Errol By The Sea Homes for Sale in New Smyrna Beach, FL

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

A low-rise oceanfront condominium on the no-drive beach in New Smyrna Beach, built around a green courtyard with a 30-day lease floor that keeps it residential.

Direct oceanfrontNo-drive beach30 day minimum lease

Live Market Pulse

50/100
Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.

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Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

Built fromLive DBAAR data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

LiveMarket PulseDBAAR

$650K

Median Price

6mo

Supply

60days

Avg DOM

Soft

Seller Leverage

$491/sf

Median $/Sqft

n/a

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Errol By The Sea is an early-1970s oceanfront condominium on the quiet, no-drive beach along South Atlantic Avenue, and the read is direct beachfront living at a lower-rise, courtyard scale rather than a high-rise tower. Unlike the nightly-rental condo-hotels elsewhere on the coast, the building runs on a 30-day minimum lease tied to county rules, so it behaves like a residential home with seasonal flexibility. Price the unit on its floor, its building, and its ocean exposure, and read the dues and reserve plan, because a 1970s oceanfront building carries real insurance and structural-reserve weight under Florida's condo-safety law."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Errol By The Sea market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $650K ($491 per sq ft), with homes averaging 60 days on market and 6.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 2 recent closings in live Daytona-area MLS data.

Errol By The Sea is an oceanfront condominium at 4501 South Atlantic Avenue (State Road A1A) in New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, ZIP 32169. It sits on the southern barrier-island beachside, on a no-drive section of the Atlantic with direct, private beach access, not on the mainland (Homes.com; casagonsb.com, 2026).

The complex dates to the early 1970s, cited variously as 1973 and completed 1974, and houses about 130 units across a five-story, courtyard-style layout, so confirm the exact year and unit count with the association. Floor plans are mostly one-bedroom and two-bedroom homes, with one-bedroom plans cited in the range of roughly 928 to 1,000 square feet and larger two-bedroom plans near 1,325 square feet; many units carry private balconies with Atlantic views (Homes.com, 2026).

Amenities are full for a residential beachside building: two oceanfront pools, a large beachfront sun deck, a kid-friendly splash area, lighted tennis and pickleball courts, multiple shuffleboard courts, a clubhouse with a gathering room and full kitchen, and direct private beach access. The green interior courtyard is the organizing feature of the property (casagonsb.com; errolbythesea.com, 2026).

Leasing is residential rather than transient: the building follows a 30-day minimum lease consistent with the county rule for the area, which precludes nightly and weekly rentals even though some owners place units in seasonal rental programs at that monthly floor. Confirm the current rental minimum and any rental-program rules in the association's documents before you assume a use.

Quick Match

Who Errol By The Sea is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want direct oceanfront living on a quiet, no-drive beach at a low-rise scale
Owner-occupants and seasonal residents comfortable with a 30-day lease floor
Buyers who value a courtyard amenity set with two pools and beach access over a high-rise tower

Probably not for

Investors seeking nightly or weekly vacation rentals (the 30-day minimum rules that out)
Buyers who want to avoid the carrying cost of a 1970s oceanfront building
Buyers who want a brand-new build or a mainland, no-flood-zone setting

Market Pulse

How Errol By The Sea is performing right now

50/100
momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

6Months of supplytight

60Median days on marketdays

0 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand

2Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

-11%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from DBAAR, as of June 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Errol By The Sea listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are goingn/a2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Sea Coast Gardens or New Smyrna Beach. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square footn/a2026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now1 : 0active : pending

For sale1

Pending0

Sold 12mo2

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Errol By The Sea buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Errol By The Sea

Live MLS inventory for Errol By The Sea. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

4501 S Atlantic Avenue #319 home for sale in Errol By The Sea

Active · 60 daysTop listing

$580,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,325 sqft · built 1974

4501 S Atlantic Avenue #319, New Smyrna Beach, 32169

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by Collado Real Estate

Interactive Map

Errol By The Sea on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from DBAAR; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from Errol By The Sea. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Atlantic beachwalk · direct, private oceanfront access on a no-drive beach

Flagler Avenue district~10 min · New Smyrna Beach dining and shops (approximate, confirm)

Canal Street Historic District~12 min · mainland shopping and dining over the bridge

Smyrna Dunes Park~12 min · north end inlet park (approximate, confirm)

Interstate 95~20 min · west via SR-44 (approximate, confirm)

Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)~30 min · north on the mainland (approximate, confirm)

Downtown Daytona Beach~30 min · north along the coast or mainland

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

Errol By The Sea (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Volusia County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

Errol By The Sea is served by Volusia County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Errol By The Sea address.

The takeaway

What actually affects an oceanfront condominium here, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Errol By The Sea

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Errol By The Sea, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe building is built out, so there is no new competing supply inside it. The relevant near-term factors are Florida's condominium structural-inspection and reserve requirements and coastal insurance, both of which bear on the dues and any future assessment.

Florida condo milestone-inspection and reserve law

NeutralBuildings of this age and height fall under Florida's milestone-inspection and structural-integrity reserve requirements; ask for the inspection status, the reserve study, and any pending assessment. impact

SignificanceRadius: Building-wide

Florida condo milestone-inspection and reserve law

Coastal insurance and reserve environment

NeutralA 1970s oceanfront building carries meaningful wind and structural-reserve cost; request the current budget and reserve plan before you write. impact

SignificanceRadius: Building-wide

Coastal insurance and reserve environment

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Errol By The Sea, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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2022 to 2023
Regulation
SB 4-D and SB 154 condo-safety law
Following the 2021 Surfside collapse, Florida enacted SB 4-D in 2022, amended by SB 154 in 2023, requiring milestone structural inspections and fully funded structural-integrity reserves for older, taller condominium buildings. Why it matters: For a 1970s oceanfront building, confirm the milestone-inspection status and the reserve study, because reserve funding drives future dues and any special assessment. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

The Strategy

The Errol By The Sea buying strategy.

If we were buying in Errol By The Sea, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Confirm the 30-day lease minimum and rental rules. Read the association's current rules and regulations for the leasing minimum and any rental-program limits before you assume a use.

Get the milestone inspection and reserve study. On a 1970s oceanfront building, ask for the milestone-inspection status under Florida's condo-safety law and the current structural-integrity reserve study to understand future dues.

Pull insurance and flood quotes. On a direct oceanfront building, get the FEMA flood zone and bindable wind and flood quotes for the specific unit during diligence.

Comp by building, floor, and exposure. Higher floors and direct-ocean exposures price above lower and courtyard-side units; comp off the closest same-exposure sale.

Verify the unit count and build year. Sources cite 1973 and 1974 and about 130 units; confirm the exact figures and the specific plan's square footage with the association.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A higher-floor, direct-ocean unit with verified dues, a known milestone-inspection status, and the reserve study in hand.

Biggest Risk

Carrying cost on a 1970s oceanfront building: wind insurance and structural-reserve funding under the condo-safety law.

Best Lot

Higher floors and direct-ocean exposures carry the clear premium over lower and courtyard-side units.

Smart Timing

Oceanfront condos move on floor, exposure, dues, and reserve status; a prepared buyer can negotiate when those questions are open.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Errol By The Sea is a five-story, roughly 130-unit oceanfront condominium dating to the early 1970s (cited as 1973 and completed 1974; confirm) at 4501 South Atlantic Avenue (A1A) in New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, ZIP 32169, on a no-drive section of the Atlantic with direct private beach access. The building is organized around a green interior courtyard and offers mostly one- and two-bedroom plans, with amenities including two oceanfront pools, a beachfront sun deck, a splash area, lighted tennis and pickleball courts, shuffleboard, and a clubhouse with a full kitchen. Leasing is residential with a 30-day minimum consistent with the county rule, and the building falls under Florida's condominium milestone-inspection and structural-reserve requirements.

Errol By The Sea Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Errol By The Sea.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Errol By The Sea today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: one-bedroom and courtyard-side units

$640K to $640K

The lower-priced end of Errol By The Sea, generally one-bedroom plans near 928 to 1,000 square feet and courtyard-side or lower-floor homes. One-bedroom units were cited in a range from about $344,000 (Homes.com, 2026). Verify dues and reserve status before you write.

Lowest entry

Mid: updated one-bedroom and partial-ocean units

$640K to $660K

Updated one-bedroom homes and units with partial or angled ocean exposure, with recent one-bedroom listings cited near $475,000 to $526,000 (Homes.com, 2026). Floor, exposure, and condition separate these more than floor plan does.

Most inventory

High: two-bedroom and direct-ocean units

$660K to $660K

Larger two-bedroom plans near 1,325 square feet and direct-ocean homes sit at the top, with a recent two-bedroom listing cited near $695,000 (Homes.com, 2026). Price each on its floor, exposure, and updates.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$650K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$640K to $640K

Entry: one-bedroom and courtyard-side units

$640K to $660K

Mid: updated one-bedroom and partial-ocean units

$660K to $660K

High: two-bedroom and direct-ocean units

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Errol By The Sea, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Better lots and views resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Errol By The Sea is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Unit Value

The unit premium.

In a condo the value the market gives back at resale is set by the unit, not a lot: the floor, the view line (direct versus partial), and the exposure. The interior can be renovated, but the floor and view cannot, so higher floors and better views hold their value better. How much more they command varies by building, line, and condition, which is why we read it unit by unit against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Errol By The Sea holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

No CDD on the tax billStrong

Central Intracoastal West locationStrong

Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong

$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive

All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Errol By The Sea

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Underbudgeting the carrying costs
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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At Errol By The Sea the direct oceanfront and the quiet no-drive beach are priced into every listing. The deal is in the carrying-cost math, the dues, the insurance, and the reserve plan under the condo-safety law, and in buying the right floor and exposure, not in the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.3B+ · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.5/10

Renovation Risk6.3/10

Location Efficiency8.5/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.7/10

Carrying Cost Advantage5.4/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Errol By The Sea is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live DBAAR feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live DBAAR feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Unit Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

Fill = price per square foot; ring = by realized $/sqft per unit. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from DBAAR; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

Higher floors and direct-ocean exposures carry the premium here.
Courtyard-side and lower-floor units are the value play.
Floor and exposure drive price more than the headline number; comp like-for-like.

In a five-story oceanfront building, position is the biggest price driver after condition. At Errol By The Sea, higher-floor units with direct ocean exposure command a premium over courtyard-side and lower-floor homes. Because the building mixes one- and two-bedroom plans, the honest approach is to compare a unit against the closest sale of the same floor band and exposure, rather than a building-wide average, and to weigh the monthly dues, the reserve plan under the condo-safety law, and the insurance cost as part of the price.

The 15-Second Verdict

Errol By The Sea in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want direct oceanfront living on a quiet, no-drive beach at a low-rise, courtyard scale.

Strong onLocation and amenities: two oceanfront pools, tennis and pickleball, a clubhouse, and direct beach access.

WatchCarrying cost on a 1970s oceanfront building: wind insurance and structural-reserve funding under Florida's condo-safety law.

Not forNightly or weekly vacation-rental investors, or buyers who want a new build or a mainland setting.

The edgeA 30-day lease floor makes this an oceanfront building that behaves like a residential home, not a condo-hotel.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Dues vary by unit and plan; read the figure for the specific home with the association.
Ask for the milestone-inspection status and the reserve study; those drive future dues.
Amenities and the courtyard are funded inside the condo dues, not a separate club fee.

Monthly condominium dues vary by unit and plan and were not published in a verified figure here, so confirm the current assessment for the specific unit with the association, along with the reserve plan and any pending special assessment. We do not publish a dues figure we have not verified.

Condominium dues on a building like this typically fund the structure and grounds, building insurance, the two oceanfront pools, the courtyard, the tennis, pickleball, and shuffleboard courts, and the clubhouse; confirm exactly what is included for the unit with the association.

There is no golf or private club membership; the dues fund the building, the pools, the courts, and the clubhouse.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Errol By The Sea buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxVolusia County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Errol By The Sea.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Errol By The Sea

Thinking of selling at Errol By The Sea?

Your buyer is cross-shopping the other New Smyrna oceanfront condos, so sell what is specific and verifiable: your building, floor, and exposure, the milestone-inspection status, the reserve plan, the current dues, and any updates.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across the Jacksonville metro for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus the Jacksonville metro average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Errol By The Sea, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Sea Coast Gardens, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Errol By The Sea home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Errol By The Sea matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Volusia County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,789/mo

Volusia County typical true cost to own

$151/mo

Volusia County typical home insurance

Check CDD

Confirm before you offer

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Volusia County scorecard.

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Errol By The Sea Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Errol By The Sea is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $580,000, and homes go under contract in about 65 days.

6.0

Months supply

$580,000

Median list

$650,000

Median sold

$491

Per sqft

Days on mkt

1/0/2

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32169 ZIP is $548,536, about 11.3% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Errol By The Sea oceanfront?

Yes. It is a five-story direct oceanfront condominium at 4501 South Atlantic Avenue (A1A) in New Smyrna Beach, on a no-drive section of the Atlantic with private beach access (Homes.com; casagonsb.com, 2026).

When was it built and how big is it?

The complex dates to the early 1970s, cited as 1973 and completed 1974, with about 130 units across five stories; confirm the exact year and unit count with the association (Homes.com, 2026).

What is the minimum lease?

The building follows a 30-day minimum lease consistent with the county rule for the area, so it is residential rather than a nightly or weekly vacation rental; confirm the current rule in the association's documents.

Can I rent my unit?

Some owners place units in seasonal rental programs at the 30-day monthly floor, but nightly and weekly rentals are not permitted; verify the current rental-program rules with the association before you rely on rental income.

What do units cost?

Recent listings ran from about $344,000 for a one-bedroom up toward $695,000 for a larger two-bedroom unit, with updated one-bedroom homes cited near $475,000 to $526,000 (Homes.com, 2026). Confirm current pricing for the specific unit.

What are the HOA dues?

Monthly dues vary by unit and plan and were not published in a verified figure here; confirm the current assessment and reserve plan for the specific unit with the association. We do not publish a figure we have not verified.

What amenities are there?

Two oceanfront pools, a beachfront sun deck, a kid-friendly splash area, lighted tennis and pickleball courts, shuffleboard, a clubhouse with a full kitchen, and direct private beach access (casagonsb.com; errolbythesea.com, 2026).

Has the building met the new condo-safety requirements?

Florida's SB 4-D (2022, amended by SB 154 in 2023) requires milestone inspections and funded structural reserves for older, taller condo buildings; ask the association for the inspection status, the reserve study, and any pending assessment (flsenate.gov, 2022 to 2023).

Is it in a flood zone?

As a direct oceanfront building, expect coastal flood-zone exposure; pull the FEMA flood zone for the specific unit and a bindable flood and wind quote during diligence.

What schools serve the building?

It is in the Volusia County Schools district, with assignments set by address; verify the current zoned schools for the specific unit using the district locator before you rely on it.

Is it a good investment?

It holds a durable direct-oceanfront location on a quiet no-drive beach, but the carrying cost on a 1970s building means you should run the all-in monthly, confirm the reserve plan, and comp by floor and exposure before deciding.

Is it on a no-drive beach?

Yes. The building fronts a no-drive section of the Atlantic, so the beach in front of the property has no vehicle traffic (casagonsb.com, 2026).

Who is the best real estate agent for Errol By The Sea?

The best agent for Errol By The Sea is one who actively works New Smyrna Beach and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Errol By The Sea.

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The Verdict

Should you buy in Errol By The Sea?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want direct oceanfront living on a quiet, no-drive beach at a low-rise scaleExcellent fit

You are comfortable with a 30-day lease floor and an older-building amenity setExcellent fit

You will verify dues, insurance, and the reserve plan under the condo-safety lawExcellent fit

You want a nightly or weekly vacation rentalProbably not

You want a new build or a mainland, no-flood-zone settingProbably not

You are not willing to budget for the carrying cost of a 1970s oceanfront buildingProbably not

Get the inside read on Errol By The Sea

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Errol By The Sea Homes for Sale in New Smyrna Beach, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who Errol By The Sea is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Errol By The Sea is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Errol By The Sea

Errol By The Sea on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Errol By The Sea

Florida condo milestone-inspection and reserve law

Coastal insurance and reserve environment

SB 4-D and SB 154 condo-safety law

The Errol By The Sea buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Errol By The Sea.

What ~$650K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The unit premium.

How well Errol By The Sea holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Errol By The Sea

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Errol By The Sea is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Errol By The Sea in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Errol By The Sea buy.

Thinking of selling at Errol By The Sea?

In Errol By The Sea, condition and view decide your number

What is your Errol By The Sea home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Errol By The Sea Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

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