Friendly Shores Homes for Sale in Edgewater, FL

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

An age-restricted riverfront co-op of manufactured homes on the Indian River in Edgewater, built around a marina, a fishing pier, and a clubhouse.

Age-restricted 55+On the Indian RiverCo-op ownership

Live Market Pulse

47/100
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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Built fromLive DBAAR data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

LiveMarket PulseDBAAR

$88K

Median Price

12mo

Supply

243days

Avg DOM

Soft

Seller Leverage

$223/sf

Median $/Sqft

n/a

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Friendly Shores is an age-restricted, 55-and-older cooperative community of manufactured homes on the Indian River side of Edgewater, and the read is affordable riverfront living with a boating-and-clubhouse social core rather than a high-end gated address. Because it is a co-op, you are buying a share in the community corporation along with your home and paying a monthly maintenance fee, which changes the financing and diligence from a standard single-family purchase. The water access, the marina, and the price point are the draw; the co-op structure, the manufactured-home age, and the flood picture are what you verify."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Friendly Shores market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $88K ($223 per sq ft), with homes averaging 243 days on market and 12.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 1 recent closings in live Daytona-area MLS data.

Friendly Shores is an age-restricted, 55-and-older cooperative community in Edgewater, Volusia County, located directly on the shores of the Indian River, the Intracoastal Waterway corridor that runs the length of the Edgewater waterfront (drpropertiesnow.com; neighborhoods.com, 2026).

The community is a co-op of manufactured homes, so ownership is structured as a share in the community corporation together with the home, rather than a fee-simple lot. Homes come in a range of bedroom configurations and are frequently sold furnished as turnkey properties, which suits seasonal and right-sizing buyers (completerealtygrp.com; watsonrealtycorp.com, 2026).

Life centers on the water: residents have direct riverfront access with a shared fishing pier and a small private marina, making it easy to launch a boat, fish, or watch for dolphins and manatees, and a community clubhouse and gathering areas anchor the social calendar (drpropertiesnow.com, 2026).

The setting is a quiet, established waterfront pocket of Edgewater, convenient to local shopping, dining, and parks, and a short drive to New Smyrna Beach to the north. As a direct riverfront community of manufactured homes, the practical diligence items are the co-op documents, the monthly maintenance fee, the home's age and condition, and the FEMA flood zone.

Quick Match

Who Friendly Shores is best for.

Best for

Buyers 55 and older who want affordable, low-maintenance riverfront living with boat access
Seasonal and right-sizing buyers comfortable with co-op ownership and a furnished, turnkey home
Boaters and anglers who value a private marina and a shared fishing pier

Probably not for

Buyers who need fee-simple ownership of land and a conventional mortgage
Buyers under the community's age requirement
Buyers who want a site-built home or who will not budget for waterfront flood insurance

Market Pulse

How Friendly Shores is performing right now

47/100
momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

12Months of supplytight

243Median days on marketdays

0 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand

1Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

-6%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 Friendly Shores 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 Terra Mar Village or Edgewater. 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 12mo1

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 Friendly Shores buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Friendly Shores

Live MLS inventory for Friendly Shores. 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.

2201 S Ridgewood Avenue #28 home for sale in Friendly Shores

Active · 243 daysTop listing

$219,900

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,054 sqft · built 2005

2201 S Ridgewood Avenue #28, Edgewater, 32141

Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value

Listed by Collado Real Estate

Interactive Map

Friendly Shores 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 Friendly Shores. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Indian River waterfronton site · shared fishing pier and a small private marina

US-1 (Ridgewood Avenue) corridor~3 to 5 min · Edgewater shopping and dining (approximate, confirm)

Downtown New Smyrna Beach~12 to 15 min · north along US-1

New Smyrna Beach oceanfront~20 min · north and east over the bridge

Interstate 95~15 min · west via SR-442 (approximate, confirm)

Edgewater parks and boat ramps~5 to 10 min · local river access points (approximate, confirm)

Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)~30 to 35 min · north on the mainland (approximate, confirm)

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

Friendly Shores (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

Friendly Shores 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 Friendly Shores address.

The takeaway

What actually affects a riverfront manufactured-home co-op here, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Friendly Shores

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThe community is established and built out, so there is no new competing supply inside it. The relevant near-term factors for a waterfront manufactured-home community are the county tax and flood picture and coastal insurance, which bear on the all-in monthly more than headline price does.

Waterfront flood-zone and insurance exposure

NeutralA direct riverfront community of manufactured homes carries flood-zone and wind-insurance considerations; pull the FEMA flood zone and a bindable quote for the specific home during diligence. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community-wide

Waterfront flood-zone and insurance exposure

Volusia County millage and assessments

NeutralVolusia County sets the millage that drives the tax line; for a co-op, taxes and the monthly maintenance fee together form the carrying cost, so read both. impact

SignificanceRadius: Countywide

Volusia County millage and assessments

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 Friendly Shores, 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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2024
Taxes
Volusia County millage and the carrying-cost picture
Property taxes in Edgewater are driven by the Volusia County millage and the applicable municipal and district rates, published by the Volusia County Property Appraiser; for a co-op community, taxes pair with the monthly maintenance fee to set the carrying cost. Why it matters: Read the millage and the co-op maintenance fee together, and add a waterfront flood and wind quote, to understand the true monthly before you write. 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 Friendly Shores buying strategy.

If we were buying in Friendly Shores, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Read the co-op documents and confirm the structure. This is a cooperative, so confirm you are buying a share in the community corporation plus the home, and read the bylaws, the transfer-approval process, and any restrictions.

Get the monthly maintenance fee and what it covers. Ask for the current co-op maintenance fee and exactly what it includes, since it is a core part of the carrying cost.

Confirm the age restriction. This is an age-restricted, 55-and-older community; verify the current age and occupancy rules before you write.

Pull the flood zone and an insurance quote. On a direct riverfront manufactured home, get the FEMA flood zone and a bindable flood and wind quote for the specific home during diligence.

Verify financing early. Co-op manufactured homes often require specialized or cash financing; confirm your lender will finance a share purchase in this community before you go far.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A well-kept, updated home with a confirmed maintenance fee, clean co-op documents, and a flood quote in hand, ideally with good river access.

Biggest Risk

Co-op financing limits, the age and condition of a manufactured home, and waterfront flood and wind insurance cost.

Best Lot

Homes closer to the river, the marina, and the pier carry the premium over interior placements.

Smart Timing

Affordable waterfront co-op homes move when they are priced right; a prepared buyer who has financing and the documents in hand can act quickly.

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

Friendly Shores is an age-restricted, 55-and-older cooperative community of manufactured homes on the Indian River in Edgewater, Volusia County, ZIP 32132. Ownership is structured as a share in the community corporation together with the home rather than a fee-simple lot, and homes are frequently sold furnished as turnkey properties. The community offers direct riverfront access with a shared fishing pier and a small private marina, plus a clubhouse and gathering areas that anchor the social calendar. It sits in a quiet, established waterfront pocket of Edgewater, convenient to US-1, local parks, and a short drive to New Smyrna Beach. Practical diligence centers on the co-op documents, the monthly maintenance fee, the home's age and condition, and the FEMA flood zone.

Friendly Shores Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Friendly Shores.

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 Friendly Shores today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: older, interior homes needing updates

$88K to $88K

The lower-priced end is older manufactured homes set back from the water that need cosmetic or systems updates. Co-op share pricing here is modest relative to fee-simple waterfront, but a verified figure was not published, so confirm the current price and maintenance fee before you write.

Lowest entry

Mid: updated, furnished turnkey homes

$88K to $88K

The core is well-kept, often furnished turnkey homes in good condition with comfortable access to the clubhouse and amenities. Condition and how recently the home was updated separate these more than size does.

Most inventory

High: best-located homes near the river and marina

$88K to $88K

The top is homes with the best river access or closest to the marina and fishing pier, in strong condition. Waterfront position drives the premium; price each on its location, condition, and the closest comparable sale rather than a fixed band.

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 ~$88K buys here.

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

$88K to $88K

Entry: older, interior homes needing updates

$88K to $88K

Mid: updated, furnished turnkey homes

$88K to $88K

High: best-located homes near the river and marina

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 Friendly Shores, 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 Friendly Shores is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home 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 Friendly Shores 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 Friendly Shores

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 Friendly Shores the Indian River access, the marina, and the affordable entry are the product. The deal is in reading the co-op structure, the maintenance fee, and the flood and insurance picture honestly, and lining up financing before you write, not in the sticker on a furnished, turnkey home.

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.

6.8B · Buy Score

Resale Strength6.4/10

Renovation Risk6.0/10

Location Efficiency8.0/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.0/10

Carrying Cost Advantage6.6/10

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 Friendly Shores 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 · Lot 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

Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. 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

Homes nearest the river, marina, and pier carry the premium here.
Interior homes are the value play if you do not need front-row water.
Condition and water access drive price more than headline number; comp like-for-like.

In a riverfront manufactured-home co-op, the biggest price drivers after condition are water access and proximity to the marina and fishing pier. At Friendly Shores, homes closer to the Indian River and the community's boating amenities command a premium over interior placements. Because homes vary in age and condition and the community is a co-op, the honest approach is to compare a home against the closest sale of similar condition and water access, and to weigh the maintenance fee, taxes, and waterfront insurance as part of the all-in cost rather than reading the asking price alone.

The 15-Second Verdict

Friendly Shores in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers 55 and older who want affordable, low-maintenance riverfront living with boat access.

Strong onWater lifestyle and value: a private marina, a shared fishing pier, a clubhouse, and direct Indian River access.

WatchCo-op ownership and financing, the age of a manufactured home, and waterfront flood and wind insurance.

Not forBuyers who need fee-simple land and a conventional mortgage, a site-built home, or who are under the age requirement.

The edgeDirect Indian River access with a marina at a co-op price is hard to match in the area; the structure is the trade-off.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

This is a co-op, so the monthly fee comes with share ownership, not a fee-simple deed.
Confirm the current maintenance fee and what it covers before you judge affordability.
Pair the fee with taxes and a waterfront flood quote to see the true monthly.

As a cooperative, the community charges a monthly maintenance fee that is part of share ownership rather than a standard HOA due; a verified current figure was not published here, so confirm the amount and exactly what it covers with the community before you buy. We do not publish a fee we have not verified.

Co-op maintenance fees on a community like this typically fund the common areas, the marina and pier, the clubhouse, and shared services; confirm the exact inclusions, and whether any utilities or lot-related costs are bundled, with the community.

There is no golf or private club membership; the community core is the clubhouse, the marina, and the fishing pier funded through the co-op.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Friendly Shores 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 Friendly Shores.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 Friendly Shores

Thinking of selling in Friendly Shores?

Your buyer is cross-shopping the other affordable waterfront and 55-and-older communities around Edgewater and New Smyrna, so sell what is specific and verifiable: your home's condition and updates, its river access, the maintenance fee and what it covers, and the co-op approval process.

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 Friendly Shores, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Terra Mar Village, 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 Friendly Shores home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Friendly Shores 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.

Friendly Shores Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Friendly Shores is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 12.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $219,900, and homes go under contract in about 248 days.

12.0

Months supply

$219,900

Median list

$88,000

Median sold

$223

Per sqft

248

Days on mkt

1/0/1

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32132 ZIP is $275,748, about 3.1% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Friendly Shores?

It is on the Indian River in Edgewater, Volusia County, ZIP 32132, a short drive south of New Smyrna Beach along US-1 (drpropertiesnow.com; neighborhoods.com, 2026).

Is it an age-restricted community?

Yes. Friendly Shores is an age-restricted, 55-and-older community; confirm the current age and occupancy rules with the community before you write (drpropertiesnow.com, 2026).

Is it a co-op?

Yes. It is a cooperative, so you buy a share in the community corporation along with your home rather than a fee-simple lot; read the co-op bylaws and the transfer-approval process during diligence (completerealtygrp.com, 2026).

What kind of homes are there?

Homes are manufactured homes in a range of bedroom configurations, frequently sold furnished as turnkey properties (watsonrealtycorp.com, 2026).

Is it on the water?

Yes. The community sits directly on the Indian River with a shared fishing pier and a small private marina, plus direct riverfront access (drpropertiesnow.com, 2026).

What does the monthly fee cover?

As a co-op, there is a monthly maintenance fee tied to share ownership; a verified current figure was not published here, so confirm the amount and what it covers with the community. We do not publish a fee we have not verified.

Can I bring a boat?

The community has a small private marina and a shared fishing pier; confirm current slip availability, any fees, and size limits with the community.

Will a lender finance a home here?

Co-op manufactured homes often require specialized or cash financing; confirm your lender will finance a share purchase in this community before you go far.

Is it in a flood zone?

As a direct riverfront community, expect flood-zone exposure; pull the FEMA flood zone for the specific home and a bindable flood and wind quote during diligence.

What are the taxes like?

Property taxes are driven by the Volusia County millage and applicable municipal and district rates published by the Volusia County Property Appraiser; pair taxes with the co-op maintenance fee to see the carrying cost (VCPA, 2024).

Is it close to the beach?

New Smyrna Beach and its oceanfront are roughly 15 to 20 minutes north and east; the community itself is on the river, not the ocean.

Is it a good value?

It offers affordable direct riverfront living with boat access, but the co-op structure, the manufactured-home age, and waterfront insurance mean you should confirm the fee, line up financing, and run the all-in monthly before deciding.

Who is the best real estate agent for Friendly Shores?

The best agent for Friendly Shores is one who actively works Edgewater 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 Friendly Shores.

How do I find a top Edgewater real estate agent who knows Friendly Shores?

Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Friendly Shores and the wider Edgewater area.

Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Friendly Shores?

Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Friendly Shores purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Friendly Shores?

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

You are 55 or older and want affordable, low-maintenance riverfront living with boat accessExcellent fit

You are comfortable with co-op ownership and a furnished, turnkey manufactured homeExcellent fit

You will confirm the maintenance fee, financing, and the flood picture before buyingExcellent fit

You need fee-simple land and a conventional mortgageProbably not

You want a site-built home or you are under the age requirementProbably not

You will not budget for waterfront flood and wind insuranceProbably not

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Friendly Shores Homes for Sale in Edgewater, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who Friendly Shores is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Friendly Shores is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Friendly Shores

Friendly Shores on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Friendly Shores

Waterfront flood-zone and insurance exposure

Volusia County millage and assessments

Volusia County millage and the carrying-cost picture

The Friendly Shores buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Friendly Shores.

What ~$88K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Friendly Shores holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Friendly Shores

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 Friendly Shores is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Friendly Shores in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Friendly Shores buy.

Thinking of selling in Friendly Shores?

In Friendly Shores, condition and view decide your number

What is your Friendly Shores home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Friendly Shores Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Friendly Shores?

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