Homes for sale in
South Daytona, Florida
Coastal Volusia living without the beachfront price tag
56
Homes for sale
$270,000
Median list price
$198
Avg price / sqft
68
Median days on market
South Daytona sits just inland of the Atlantic on the Halifax River, a small city in Volusia County that trades boardwalk hustle for quiet neighborhood streets and easy access to the coast. You'll find a practical mix here — modest single-family homes, riverfront condos, and a handful of waterfront homes along the Halifax, all within a short drive of Daytona Beach proper.
For buyers, this is one of the more attainable pockets on the coast. The median list price sits at $270,000 with active inventory of 56 homes, and plenty of options land under that mark if you browse by price or check what's just reduced. Homes are taking a median 68 days to sell, so there's room to negotiate without the frenzy you'll feel closer to Orlando.
South Daytona is in Volusia County, Florida.
Within a 30-minute drive
Quick facts
$109,000 – $1.2M price range
1,222 sqft median home
$1,900/mo median rent
Balanced right now
Drive times
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in South Daytona
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$145,000
1600 BIG TREE ROAD UNIT G3, SOUTH DAYTONA
2 bd · 2 ba · 833 sqft
$119,500
1600 S PALMETTO AVENUE UNIT 111, SOUTH DAYTONA
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 960 sqft
$299,900
2801 S RIDGEWOOD AVENUE UNIT 504, SOUTH DAYTONA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,615 sqft
$299,000
2021 ORIOLE LANE, SOUTH DAYTONA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,311 sqft
$359,900
31 OLD SUNBEAM DRIVE, SOUTH DAYTONA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,849 sqft
$289,900
2801 S RIDGEWOOD AVENUE UNIT 806, SOUTH DAYTONA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,615 sqft
$415,000
2952 CARRIAGE DRIVE, SOUTH DAYTONA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,608 sqft
$220,000
401 CHERRY STREET, SOUTH DAYTONA
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,148 sqft
$325,000
2919 OAK LEA DRIVE, SOUTH DAYTONA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,593 sqft
$312,000
2955 CARRIAGE DRIVE, SOUTH DAYTONA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,064 sqft
$1,200,000
130 REEF ROAD, SOUTH DAYTONA
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,281 sqft
$319,000
526 DORSET CIRCLE, SOUTH DAYTONA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,368 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The South Daytona market
Balanced
5.4 months of inventory
Supply and demand are roughly even — negotiation cuts both ways.
124
Sold, last 12 months
$254,993
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
40 days
Median time to sell
South Daytona vs Volusia County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 18.8% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▼ 6.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in South Daytona, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
Where to look
South Daytona neighborhoods
Show all 11 South Daytona neighborhoods A–ZHide the full neighborhood list+
Neighborhood boundaries by edgeAI — listings matched to the actual polygon, not agent-entered subdivision names.
For the school run
School zones with homes for sale
Homes matched to official attendance boundaries — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in South Daytona
Coast without the premium
With a $270,000 median list price and homes averaging $198 per square foot, South Daytona is one of the more affordable ways to live near the Atlantic.
Halifax River access
Six waterfront listings and nine pool homes are on the market now for buyers who want water at the doorstep or in the backyard.
Condo-friendly market
With 20 condominiums among 56 active listings, communities like Bristol Bay and Halifax Landing offer a lower-maintenance entry point.
Sellers holding firm
Homes that sold over the past year closed at 97% of asking on average, a sign of a steady, balanced market.
Commutable to Orlando
Downtown Orlando is about 61 minutes away and MCO airport roughly 75, making weekend trips and travel manageable.
Population
13,322
Median age
48.1
Median income
$54,931
Median home value
$210,500
What people here are into
Hobbies & Interests
Top 13% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Active
Top 14% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Appearance oriented
Top 16% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Entertainment
Top 17% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Active
Top 17% in the U.S.Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Emotional
Top 18% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median South Daytona home
≈ $2,235/mo
$270,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
29%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$1,900/mo
Median rent
3 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
South Daytona real estate FAQs
Is South Daytona a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want to be near the coast without the tourist crush of the beach strip. The city runs along the Halifax River with a quiet, residential feel, assigned schools like South Daytona Elementary, and easy reach to the wider Volusia County area.
Is South Daytona expensive?+
Not by Florida coastal standards. The median list price is $270,000 and homes average $198 per square foot, with active listings ranging from $109,000 all the way up to $1.2 million — so there's genuine range depending on what you browse by price.
What do homes cost in South Daytona?+
Over the last 12 months, 123 homes sold at a median price of $254,985, close to the current $270,000 median list price. The typical home is around 1,222 square feet, and the mix leans toward single-family houses (31 active) and condos (20 active) among the townhomes & condos on the market.
How is the South Daytona housing market right now?+
It's steady and buyer-friendly. Homes are taking a median 68 days to sell and sellers are getting about 97% of their asking price, which leaves room to negotiate — worth watching the just reduced listings for the best value.
What are HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median property tax runs about $2,429 a year, and where an HOA applies — mostly in the condo communities — the median fee is around $400 a month. Many single-family homes carry no HOA at all, so costs vary a lot by property type.
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IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS. Market statistics are computed from listing and sold data and change as the market moves.
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