How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Daytona Park Estates, DeLand
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In Daytona Park Estates, recent sales run a median of about $325,000 ($219/sq ft), typically closing in about 40 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Daytona Park Estates agent from an average one.
Daytona Park Estates recorded 11 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $325,000, averaging 40 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Daytona Park Estates real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Daytona Park Estates market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Daytona Park Estates neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Daytona Park Estates
The best Daytona Park Estates agents share four things: local sales experience (they’ve actually closed deals here), pricing accuracy built on real comps, marketing that reaches the right buyers, and negotiation that protects your money. In Daytona Park Estates, homes sell in a median of about 40 days, a balanced pace where pricing and presentation both matter, and values are up about 3% over the past year.
That local nuance is why a Daytona Park Estates specialist beats a generalist: they know the streets, the HOAs, the school zones, and what buyers here will and won’t pay for.
Recent market activity in Daytona Park Estates
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Daytona Park Estates (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: Balanced Market (limited data). Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Daytona Park Estates
Real homes recently closed in Daytona Park Estates — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 1885 9Th Avenue | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,540 sqft · closed 2026-08-05 | $325,000 |
| 1355 9Th Avenue | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,399 sqft · closed 2026-07-13 | $325,000 |
| 1550 11Th Avenue | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,524 sqft · closed 2026-05-20 | $357,500 |
| 2092 East Parkway | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,540 sqft · closed 2026-05-13 | $337,900 |
| 1978 10Th Avenue | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,627 sqft · closed 2026-04-01 | $365,000 |
| 1206 8Th Avenue | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,540 sqft · closed 2026-01-07 | $334,900 |
© 2026 Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Daytona Park Estates sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 33 recorded Daytona Park Estates closings since 2024, half landed between $305,000 and $334,900 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $100,000 and the highest $459,000. If your home sits outside the middle band, the reason usually shows up in the size table below before it shows up in condition.
| Sold price band | Share of closings | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Under $275,000 | 3 (9%) | |
| $275,000 – $308,333 | 6 (18%) | |
| $308,333 – $341,667 | 19 (58%) | |
| $341,667 – $375,000 | 3 (9%) | |
| None and up | 2 (6%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Daytona Park Estates
The same recorded closings, split into thirds by living area. Find the row your home falls in: the $/sqft figure times your square footage is the recorded-sales bracket for homes like yours here — a starting range from real closings, not a valuation of your specific property. Smaller homes here have been selling at a higher price per square foot than larger ones ($221 vs $211) — the usual pattern, since lot, kitchen and baths do not scale with floor area.
| Size group | Median $/sqft | Median sold | Sold range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smaller homes 468–1,425 sq ft | $221 | $282,000 | $100,000 – $325,000 | 11 |
| Mid-size homes 1,452–1,540 sq ft | $214 | $324,000 | $300,000 – $357,500 | 11 |
| Larger homes 1,540–2,373 sq ft | $211 | $336,500 | $305,000 – $459,000 | 11 |
How Daytona Park Estates compares to its neighbors
Pricing a home means knowing the alternatives buyers are weighing. The five nearest tracked communities, side by side:
| Community | Median | $/sq ft | DOM | Momentum Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona Park Estates | $325,000 | $219 | 40 d | 59 |
| Bent Oaks | $410,000 | $211 | – | 50 |
| Lakewood Park | $335,000 | $171 | 79 d | 58 |
| Deland Highlands | $262,000 | $217 | – | 50 |
| Pine Hills | $90,000 | $96 | – | 50 |
| fern park | $239,000 | $170.23 | 38 d | – |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30.
The Daytona Park Estates housing stock, from the live feed
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: The homes listed or recently sold were built between 2006 and 2024 (median 2022); 4 of the current listings state there is no HOA; 6 of 15 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sit inside a FEMA special flood hazard zone (A/V), which buyers’ lenders will price into insurance; median elevation 49 ft. See the current Daytona Park Estates listings →
Which way this market is moving
Active inventory across Volusia County has fallen over the past year (-17%). About 27% of county listings currently carry a price cut, which tells you how much negotiating room the average seller has already conceded. Daytona Park Estates itself has appreciated about 341% over the period Momentum’s MLS data tracks — a community-level trend, not the county average. A strong local agent will reconcile these numbers with what is happening on your exact street before recommending a price.
What it costs to own in Daytona Park Estates
On a median-priced Daytona Park Estates home ($325,000), property taxes at Volusia County’s typical millage of 19.2141 run roughly $5,284 a year with the homestead exemption applied — before any CDD or special-district charges, which vary by community.
The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Volusia County is about $1,807 a year (April 2026 filings); private-market quotes differ, and a good agent will tell you which carriers are actually writing here.
Run the real numbers before you commit: what selling nets you, whether your Save Our Homes benefit moves with you, and rent vs buy in Volusia County.
At Daytona Park Estates’s $325,000 median and Volusia County’s adopted 19.21 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $6,240 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $5,420 with the full Florida homestead exemption — a buyer’s first-year figure; a long-time owner’s Save Our Homes cap can be far lower, which is one reason resale taxes jump at closing. Municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county; see the Volusia County tax page.
Rents and the investor math
Typical asking rent across Volusia County sits near $1,746 a month (Zillow’s rent index). Rents are moving about 0.8% year over year. County-level yield math pencils to roughly a 6.41% cap rate on typical numbers, before expenses. Home prices run about 4.91x the county’s median household income, the affordability backdrop every buyer here negotiates inside. If you are weighing an investment purchase in Daytona Park Estates, ask your agent for community-level rent comps rather than county averages — the spread between communities is wide.
Who is moving to Volusia County, and what they earn
The county gained a net 8,035 people in the latest IRS county-migration year. Households moving IN average $72,813 in income versus $57,215 for those moving out — movers arriving here earn more than those leaving, which shapes what sellers can ask and what buyers compete against. The biggest out-of-state feeder markets are NY, NJ, GA. Median household income in Volusia County has grown about 42% since 2018 ($66,581 now). Population is up about 8% over the same stretch. An agent who knows these flows can tell you which way demand in Daytona Park Estates is actually pointing, not just where prices have been.
Sources: IRS SOI county-to-county migration; U.S. Census income and population estimates. County-level data for context; community demand varies within the county.
School context you can verify: the Volusia County school district earned a district grade of A from the Florida Department of Education (2025-26) and has held an A since 2025. Attendance zones vary by address, so confirm the zoned schools for any specific home with the district.
Roads, retail, schools and new construction change what homes in How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Daytona Park Estates, DeLand are worth. Ask any agent you interview about the projects below — how they answer tells you whether they actually work this area. Last updated August 2026.
The Florida Department of Transportation project to widen State Road 40 from State Road 11 to Cone Road in Volusia County remains in the design phase, with right of way acquisition in progress and construction not yet funded, according to a project page last updated July 14, 2026. The roughly 7 mile plan would add lanes, replace three bridges, and include a multi use trail and a wildlife crossing.
Why it matters Design and right of way work continue on widening State Road 40 to four lanes, a project that would add roadway capacity, new bridges, and a multi use trail along the western Volusia corridor once construction is funded. The project is about 16 miles north of Daytona Park Estates, elsewhere in Volusia County.
Source: CFL Roads ›Daytona Beach commissioners approved Avalon Park Daytona in May 2026, clearing the way for a master-planned community of about 8,800 homes on land west of Interstate 95. The approval also allows commercial and mixed-use space as the project builds out over many years.
Why it matters A large new master-planned community adds substantial future housing supply west of Interstate 95, a shift that can influence competition and pricing for existing communities in the area. The site is about 12 miles northeast of Daytona Park Estates.
Source: Observer Local News ›The Florida Department of Transportation is building a new $75 million interchange on Interstate 95 at Pioneer Trail near New Smyrna Beach. The roughly 2-mile project widens Pioneer Trail to four lanes and adds a roundabout at Turnbull Bay Road, with construction underway in 2026.
Why it matters A new interstate interchange improves access and shortens drive times in southeast Volusia, the kind of infrastructure that has historically shaped where demand and new development concentrate. The project is about 14 miles east of Daytona Park Estates, elsewhere in Volusia County.
Source: Florida DOT (cflroads) ›Full How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Daytona Park Estates, DeLand news timeline & guide ›
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown; details and timelines can change. General observation, not investment advice.
3 for sale · 1 pending — the inventory any agent you interview should already know street by street.
See every 2 listing, with full data ›
© 2026 Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listings shown as of 2026-09-12; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Daytona Park Estates
Daytona Park Estates is balanced enough that discipline wins: set your ceiling before you tour, use inspections seriously, and lean on your agent’s comps rather than list prices. Negotiate concessions where the data supports it.
If you’re selling in Daytona Park Estates
In a balanced Daytona Park Estates market, accurate pricing plus presentation beats gamesmanship. Ask prospective listing agents to walk through their comp selection — how they price is how they will defend your price to an appraiser.
Questions to ask before you hire a Daytona Park Estates agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Daytona Park Estates in the last year — the community recorded 11?
- How would you price my home against the $219 per square foot Daytona Park Estates closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 40 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 3.3 months of supply in Daytona Park Estates, is this a market where you would advise me to negotiate or hold firm?
- How and how often will you communicate with me?
- Can you share recent client references?
Why community expertise matters in Daytona Park Estates
Inside Daytona Park Estates itself, recorded closings have run from $221 per square foot on the smaller homes to $211 on the larger ones — a gap of 5% that a community average hides. An agent who prices from the size table above, not the headline median, is the difference between a home that lingers and one that sells for more, faster.
Top listing agents vs. buyer’s agents in Daytona Park Estates
If you’re selling in Daytona Park Estates, a top listing agent’s pricing, staging, and marketing are what win top dollar — the same skills behind a strong home sale. If you’re buying, a sharp buyer’s agent protects you in negotiation and inspections. The best Daytona Park Estates Realtors do both well; ask any agent you interview which side they’re strongest on and how they’d handle yours.
Meet your local expert
Brittany co-founded Momentum Realty, a RealTrends 500 brokerage (ranked #440 in the U.S.) with 320+ agents and $3.5B+ in closed sales across Florida. Tell her what you’re looking for and she’ll connect you with the right local Momentum specialist — and make sure you’re taken care of from first call to closing.
“I have now worked with Brittany and the Brooks Group / Momentum Realty to both buy and sell a property over the past 3 years. I had an outstanding experience.” — A. Lloyd, Zillow
Related Daytona Park Estates resources
- Homes for sale & Daytona Park Estates neighborhood guide
- Volusia County real estate market
- Sell your Daytona Park Estates home with a local expert
- Volusia County homestead exemption
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Daytona Park Estates, as of 2026-08-30, and will change over time. This is general guidance on how to choose an agent, not a ranking or endorsement of any individual. Equal Housing Opportunity.