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The Best Neighborhoods in South Daytona, FL (2026)

Looking for the best neighborhoods in South Daytona? Instead of opinions, we ranked South Daytona’s 29 communities by the numbers that actually matter when you’re choosing where to live — how fast homes sell, price per square foot, and how values are moving. Here’s where South Daytona stands, by the data (as of 2026-06-16).

Fastest-selling neighborhoods in South Daytona

Where homes sell quickest — a sign of strong buyer demand. (Lowest median days on market, communities with recent closings.)

  1. Big Tree Shores — 19 days on market · $135,000
  2. Palm Grove — 23 days on market · $299,000
  3. Harborside — 41 days on market · $364,000
  4. Bryan Cave Estates — 42 days on market · $370,000
  5. Coventry Forest — 57 days on market · $280,000

Most affordable neighborhoods in South Daytona (price per sq ft)

The lowest median price per square foot in South Daytona — where your dollar stretches furthest.

  1. Sun Place Condo — $102/sq ft · $82,000
  2. West Winds — $105/sq ft · $89,000
  3. Big Tree Shores — $114/sq ft · $135,000
  4. Riverwood Village — $122/sq ft · $124,000
  5. Green Acres — $129/sq ft · $140,000

Fastest-appreciating neighborhoods in South Daytona (1 year)

Where values rose the most over the past year.

  1. Ganymede — +60% · $190,000
  2. Intracoastal Homes — +48% · $201,000
  3. Melodie Park — +17% · $230,000
  4. Sun Place Condo — +14% · $82,000
  5. Riverwood Village — +10% · $124,000

Top neighborhoods in South Daytona by Momentum Score

Momentum’s overall 0-100 market score blends value, demand, and momentum.

  1. Harborside — score 66 · $364,000
  2. Palm Grove — score 57 · $299,000
  3. Greenbriar Estates — score 56 · $268,000
  4. Ganymede — score 55 · $190,000
  5. Big Tree Shores — score 52 · $135,000

How we ranked these

These lists come from Momentum’s MLS data for South Daytona, limited to communities with recent closings so the numbers are meaningful. ‘Fastest-selling’ uses median days on market, ‘most affordable’ uses median price per square foot, ‘fastest-appreciating’ uses the 1-year price change, and the Momentum Score is our overall 0-100 read on each market. The right neighborhood for you also depends on schools, commute, and lifestyle — use these as a data-driven starting point.

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Common questions

What are the best neighborhoods in South Daytona?
It depends on your priorities. By the data, the fastest-selling, most affordable, and fastest-appreciating South Daytona neighborhoods are listed above. The best fit also depends on schools, commute, and budget — a local agent can match you.
What’s the median home price in South Daytona?
About $225,000 across the 29 South Daytona communities Momentum tracks, though it varies widely by neighborhood.
How were these South Daytona neighborhoods ranked?
From Momentum’s MLS data, using objective signals (days on market, price per square foot, 1-year appreciation, and our 0-100 Momentum Score), limited to communities with recent sales.

Rankings are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for South Daytona, as of 2026-06-16, and change over time. A data-driven starting point, not a guarantee or an endorsement of any community. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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