How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Eighty-Nine Oceanfront, Ormond Beach
In Eighty-Nine Oceanfront, recent sales run a median of about $260,000 ($216/sq ft), typically closing in about 89 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Eighty-Nine Oceanfront agent from an average one.
Eighty-Nine Oceanfront recorded 2 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $260,000, averaging 89 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Eighty-Nine Oceanfront real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Eighty-Nine Oceanfront market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Eighty-Nine Oceanfront neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Eighty-Nine Oceanfront
The best Eighty-Nine Oceanfront 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 Eighty-Nine Oceanfront, homes can take time to sell (a median of 89 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference.
That local nuance is why a Eighty-Nine Oceanfront 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 Eighty-Nine Oceanfront
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Eighty-Nine Oceanfront (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data). Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Eighty-Nine Oceanfront
Real homes recently closed in Eighty-Nine Oceanfront — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 89 S Atlantic Avenue #404 | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,200 sqft · closed 2026-06-12 | $225,000 |
| 89 S Atlantic Avenue #1004 | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,200 sqft · closed 2026-05-05 | $294,000 |
© 2026 Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Eighty-Nine Oceanfront sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 14 recorded Eighty-Nine Oceanfront closings since 2024, half landed between $296,500 and $375,000 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $225,000 and the highest $422,500. 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 (21%) | |
| $275,000 – $308,333 | 2 (14%) | |
| $308,333 – $341,667 | 1 (7%) | |
| $341,667 – $375,000 | 2 (14%) | |
| None and up | 6 (43%) |
How Eighty-Nine Oceanfront 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eighty-Nine Oceanfront | $260,000 | $216 | 89 d | 49 |
| Cupola at Oceanside | $825,000 | $334 | – | 50 |
| Bosarvey Estates | $381,000 | $266 | 47 d | 50 |
| Ormond Heritage, A Condo, The | $382,000 | $218.91 | 63 d | – |
| Sunrise Condo | $499,000 | $442 | – | 50 |
| Ellinor Village | $475,000 | $284 | 25 d | 49 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30.
The Eighty-Nine Oceanfront 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 1979 and 1979 (median 1979); 3 of 3 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $1,057/mo; none of the 3 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 17 ft); the features listings here most often name are Beach Access, Barbecue, Clubhouse, Laundry, Management - On Site and Security. See the current Eighty-Nine Oceanfront 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. Eighty-Nine Oceanfront itself has appreciated about 0% 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 Eighty-Nine Oceanfront
On a median-priced Eighty-Nine Oceanfront home ($260,000), property taxes at Volusia County’s typical millage of 19.2141 run roughly $4,035 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 Eighty-Nine Oceanfront’s $260,000 median and Volusia County’s adopted 19.21 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $5,000 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $4,170 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 Eighty-Nine Oceanfront, 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 Eighty-Nine Oceanfront 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.
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© 2026 Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listings shown as of 2026-09-05; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Eighty-Nine Oceanfront
Time is on your side in Eighty-Nine Oceanfront right now. Tour aggressively, compare concessions — rate buydowns and credits often beat a small price cut — and let your agent use days-on-market as negotiating leverage. Every price cut on a listing is information.
If you’re selling in Eighty-Nine Oceanfront
Selling into a slower Eighty-Nine Oceanfront market means prep and pricing are the whole game. Interview agents on their marketing reach beyond the MLS, their plan for the first 14 days, and what they would do at day 45 if showings stall. The wrong list price costs more than any commission difference.
Questions to ask before you hire a Eighty-Nine Oceanfront agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Eighty-Nine Oceanfront in the last year — the community recorded 2?
- How would you price my home against the $216 per square foot Eighty-Nine Oceanfront closings have averaged?
- Homes here have been taking about 89 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 6 months of supply in Eighty-Nine Oceanfront, 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 Eighty-Nine Oceanfront
Two homes a mile apart can sell on completely different terms. A Eighty-Nine Oceanfront expert prices to the micro-market, knows which upgrades buyers reward, and has the relationships to get deals done.
Top listing agents vs. buyer’s agents in Eighty-Nine Oceanfront
If you’re selling in Eighty-Nine Oceanfront, 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 Eighty-Nine Oceanfront 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 Eighty-Nine Oceanfront resources
- Homes for sale & Eighty-Nine Oceanfront neighborhood guide
- Volusia County real estate market
- Sell your Eighty-Nine Oceanfront home with a local expert
- Volusia County homestead exemption
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Eighty-Nine Oceanfront, 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.