636 N Riverside Drive
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
AI Photo highlights
A 3-bedroom, 4-bath one-story Mediterranean home built in 1923 on 0.5-1 acre lot, across-the-road riverfront with private dock and boat lift. Stone counters with granite look, stainless appliances, shaker cabinets, and gas cooking. First-floor primary with spa-size bath, soaking tub, and walk-in shower. Hardwood floors, no carpet. Saltwater pool, screened pool, and hot tub. Newer roof.
Style
Water & views
Kitchen
Bathrooms
Floors & finishes
Layout & rooms
Upgrades & systems
Pool & outdoor
Garage & parking
Rules & fees
Other
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About this home
Historic, half-acre estate set along one of New Smyrna Beach's most treasured stretches of waterfront. Sitting high, beneath a canopy of mature trees, this elevated, landmark property offers direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway and is just a short walk from downtown Canal Street. Known as ''El Real Retiro'', this handsome, single story home has been thoughtfully updated while preserving the character that continues to make it unique. Original details include high ceilings, French doors, beautiful wood floors and generous, light-filled rooms, while recent upgrades such as hurricane-impact windows, a barrel tile roof, updated electric and plumbing, and a remodeled kitchen and bathrooms provide modern comfort and efficiency. Outside, the home features a cozy covered lanai with a stylish, tongue-and-groove ceiling overlooking the screened pool, spa and putting green, creating an incredible entertaining space. And a newer private dock (and 10,000 lb boat lift) provides direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway, offering some lucky, new owner everything that comes with being a part of the NSB waterfront lifestyle. Additional improvements include a huge walk-in master closet, all new HVAC duct work and an added garage. Walk to the restaurants and shops downtown, cruise to our famous beach or hop on your boat and find yourself on the river in minutes. This historically registered property seamlessly combines the best of NSB's past and present. Come take a look today - and start your next chapter at "El Real Retiro".
Home facts
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 4 full
- Year built
- 1923
- Living area
- 3,250 sq ft
- Price / sq ft
- $612
- Lot
- 0.51 acres
- Garage
- 1 spaces
- Private pool
- Yes
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Annual taxes
- $12,554
- Flood zone
- X (FEMA map)
- Beachside / mainland
- Mainland
- Subdivision
- Riverside On The Park Condo
- Style
- Historic, Ranch, Spanish (per the listing)
- Style seen in photos (AI)
- Mediterranean / Spanish
- Days on market
- 94
Flood zone
- FEMA flood zone
- X
- Flood risk
- Minimal
From FEMA flood maps at the home's map location (see FEMA's map), checked Oct 3, 2026. Not an official flood determination. Flooding can happen in any zone; ask an insurance agent for a quote, and a surveyor for an elevation certificate.
Features
Interior
Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Smart Thermostat, Split Bedrooms, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Heating
Central
Exterior
Boat Lift, Courtyard, Dock, Impact Windows
Patio & porch
Covered, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
Pool
Screen Enclosure, Salt Water
View
Intracoastal, River
Waterfront
Intracoastal, Navigable Water, River Access, River Front
Lot
Historic Area, Many Trees, Sprinklers In Front
Fencing
Back Yard
Parking
Carport, Garage, Gated, Off Street
Roof
Tile
Construction
Stucco
Laundry
In Unit
Security
24 Hour Security
Utilities
Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Pets
Yes
Assigned public schools
From Volusia County Schools' current attendance boundaries at the home's map location (district school zone maps). Zones can change; confirm with the district. School choice, magnet and charter options may also be available.
Location
- Mainland
- West of the river; the beach is across a bridge
- Drive to the beach
- About 9 minutes (3.3 mi) to the beach at 3rd Av
- Drive-on beach ramp
- Crawford Rd
Beachside distances are straight-line to the nearest public beach access or ramp (Volusia County data); private walkovers owned by a building aren't in the county's data. "Oceanfront lot" means the county lot lines run to the beach with nothing but beach or dune in between (Volusia County parcel map). Mainland drive times and miles follow the roads, from this home to the quickest of the nearby beach accesses; they are estimates from a routing service (OpenRouteService), and actual times vary with traffic, traffic lights, season and events. Beach driving depends on the tide and the season; check the county's ramp status before you go.
Monthly cost
- Principal & interest
- –
- Mortgage insurance (PMI) under 20% down
- –
- Property taxes
- –
- Insurance
- –
Estimates only. Taxes are estimated for a new owner from this year's local tax rates; special assessments and fees on the tax bill (garbage, stormwater, street lighting) are not included. Rates are Freddie Mac's weekly national average; yours depends on your credit, loan type and points. Insurance varies widely by company, roof, age and location: add your own quotes. The current owner's tax bill for 2025 was $12,554.
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Listing by Magnolia Properties · 386-423-9300
MLS # 1229141 · Daytona Beach REALTORS® MLS · Updated Oct 30, 2026
Listing data provided by Daytona Beach REALTORS® MLS via IDX. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Listings are displayed with the listing brokerage. All measurements and square footages are approximate. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website: it shows homes within 35 miles of Daytona Beach.
The area: New Smyrna Beach
New Smyrna Beach is a beach town in southeast Volusia County with oceanfront condos and cottages on the beachside, shops and restaurants on Flagler Avenue and Canal Street, and mainland neighborhoods west of the Indian River.
