How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Ormond Lakes, Ormond Beach
In Ormond Lakes: Top Realtors & Agents, recent sales run a median of about $454,000 ($210/sq ft), typically closing in about 158 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Ormond Lakes: Top Realtors & Agents agent from an average one.
Buying here? See Ormond Lakes homes for sale and the Ormond Lakes community guide (Ormond Beach).
Ormond Lakes recorded 18 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $454,000, averaging 158 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers how to find the top realtors in Ormond Lakes, what makes a great Ormond Lakes real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Ormond Lakes market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Ormond Lakes neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
Top realtors in Ormond Lakes: what “top Ormond Lakes real estate agents” actually means
The best Ormond Lakes 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 Ormond Lakes, homes can take time to sell (a median of 158 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference, and values have softened about 8% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a Ormond Lakes specialist beats a generalist: they know the streets, the HOAs, the school zones, and what buyers here will and won’t pay for. New to the process? Start with what a real estate agent actually does.
Recent market activity in Ormond Lakes
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Ormond Lakes (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-10-28):
Market read: Balanced Market. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Ormond Lakes
Real homes recently closed in Ormond Lakes — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Waterbluff Drive | 3 bd / 2 ba · 2,592 sqft · closed 2026-10-26 | $415,000 |
| 39 Lakebluff Drive | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,918 sqft · closed 2026-09-24 | $385,000 |
| 31 Wild Cat Lane | 3 bd / 2 ba · 2,317 sqft · closed 2026-09-11 | $410,000 |
| 12 Jolynn Drive | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,581 sqft · closed 2026-09-04 | $485,000 |
| 34 Emerald Oaks Lane | 4 bd / 4 ba · 4,012 sqft · closed 2026-07-10 | $1.02M |
| 6 Old Canyon Lane | 4 bd / 3.5 ba · 2,477 sqft · closed 2026-07-03 | $863,000 |
© 2026 Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Ormond Lakes sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 46 recorded Ormond Lakes closings since 2024, half landed between $425,000 and $691,756 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $335,000 and the highest $1,400,000. 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 $375,000 | 4 (9%) | |
| $375,000 – $533,333 | 20 (43%) | |
| $533,333 – $691,667 | 10 (22%) | |
| $691,667 – $850,000 | 8 (17%) | |
| None and up | 4 (9%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Ormond Lakes
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. Price per square foot is nearly flat across sizes here ($209 to $210), so square footage alone explains most of the price spread.
| Size group | Median $/sqft | Median sold | Sold range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smaller homes 1,667–2,196 sq ft | $209 | $423,000 | $335,000 – $495,000 | 15 |
| Mid-size homes 2,205–2,786 sq ft | $203 | $485,000 | $392,000 – $863,000 | 15 |
| Larger homes 2,790–7,020 sq ft | $210 | $768,800 | $545,000 – $1,400,000 | 16 |
How Ormond Lakes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormond Lakes | $454,000 | $210 | 158 d | 61 |
| Tomoka Estates | $488,000 | $267 | 164 d | 42 |
| Northbrook | $352,000 | $205 | 33 d | 63 |
| Broderick | $2.10M | $299 | – | 50 |
| Kings Crossing | $594,000 | $231 | 20 d | 51 |
| Tomoka View | $408,000 | $219 | 262 d | 50 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-10-28.
What is on the market in Ormond Lakes right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-10-29: 5 active listings (plus 2 pending) asking from $365,000 to $849,900, median $527,000; 4 of 5 have been on the market over 60 days (median 118 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 1998 and 2007 (median 2002); 19 of 19 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $100/mo; none of the 19 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 10 ft); the features listings here most often name are Clubhouse, Tennis Court(s), Pickleball, Jogging Path, Playground and Maintenance Grounds. For a seller this is the competition a buyer will tour alongside your home; for a buyer, the stale share is where negotiating room usually is. See the current Ormond Lakes listings →
Which way this market is moving
Active inventory across Volusia County has fallen over the past year (-14%). About 27% of county listings currently carry a price cut, which tells you how much negotiating room the average seller has already conceded. Ormond Lakes itself has appreciated about 81% 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 Ormond Lakes
On a median-priced Ormond Lakes home ($454,000), property taxes at Volusia County’s typical millage of 19.2141 run roughly $7,762 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 Ormond Lakes’s $454,000 median and Volusia County’s adopted 19.21 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $8,720 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $7,890 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 $1,736 a month (Zillow’s rent index). Rents are moving about 1.3% year over year. County-level yield math pencils to roughly a 6.42% cap rate on typical numbers, before expenses. Home prices run about 4.88x the county’s median household income, the affordability backdrop every buyer here negotiates inside. If you are weighing an investment purchase in Ormond Lakes, 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 Ormond Lakes 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 Ormond Lakes, Ormond Beach are worth. Ask any agent you interview about the projects below — how they answer tells you whether they actually work this area. Last updated November 2026.
The oceanfront Plaza Resort in Daytona Beach has been closed since 2022 hurricane damage, and owners say they have fixed some exterior problems but still need roof and structural work. A special magistrate will revisit the case on Dec. 8 to set a construction timeline, and the city wants start and finish dates rather than only permits.
Why it matters A set repair timeline could determine whether a large beachside hotel site returns to use, affecting the surrounding oceanfront corridor. The project is about 10 miles southeast of Ormond Lakes, elsewhere in Volusia County.
Source: FOX 35 Orlando ›The council approved grants including $2.5 million each for Edgewater, Daytona Beach and the D Ranch Preserve nature center, plus a 250-foot Halifax River pier in Holly Hill, a boat dock in New Smyrna Beach, a DeBary splash pad and Port Orange's Willow Run Park.
Why it matters Funds new waterfront access and park amenities across several Volusia communities. The site is about 7 miles southeast of Ormond Lakes.
Source: WFTV ›Germfree, B. Braun, Teledyne, Embler Control Systems, Bylight, Pall Corporation and the Electrical Training Alliance will recruit at the Advanced Technology College on Williamson Boulevard in Daytona Beach. The fair runs 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., with a morning session for Volusia high school students.
Why it matters Shows active hiring by regional manufacturing and technology employers. The site is about 10 miles south of Ormond Lakes.
Source: FlaglerLive ›Route 61X adds weekday service between the Transfer Plaza and the DeLand ITF via I-4, while Routes 33 and 70 are discontinued. A new VoRide Sunday zone in the Daytona Beach area replaces fixed Sunday service on Routes 3, 4, 10 and 15. The County Council approved the changes on June 16.
Why it matters Changes commute options between Daytona Beach and DeLand and shifts some service to on-demand rides. The site is about 9 miles southeast of Ormond Lakes.
Source: Hometown News Volusia ›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 9 miles west of Ormond Lakes, 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 10 miles south of Ormond Lakes.
Source: Observer Local News ›Full Ormond Lakes, Ormond Beach 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.
6 for sale · 3 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 2026-11-07; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Ormond Lakes
Come pre-approved, not pre-qualified, and be ready to move within days of a new listing. In a market like Ormond Lakes’s, your agent’s job is speed and terms: escalation strategy, appraisal-gap planning, and knowing which contingencies you can safely keep. Ask any agent you interview how their last three Ormond Lakes buyers won.
If you’re selling in Ormond Lakes
You have leverage, but overpricing still kills momentum — homes that sit past the median days on market start fielding lowball offers. Price at the data, prep properly, and make buyers compete in week one. Your listing agent’s first-week marketing plan matters more than their commission number.
Questions to ask before you hire a Ormond Lakes agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Ormond Lakes in the last year — the community recorded 18?
- How would you price my home against the $210 per square foot Ormond Lakes closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 158 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 2.7 months of supply in Ormond Lakes, 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 Ormond Lakes
Two homes a mile apart can sell on completely different terms. A Ormond Lakes 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 Ormond Lakes
If you’re selling in Ormond Lakes, 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 Ormond Lakes Realtors do both well; ask any agent you interview which side they’re strongest on and how they’d handle yours.
Momentum’s record in Ormond Lakes
In Ormond Beach, Momentum Realty listed and closed 2 homes in the last 12 months at a median sale price of $406,000 (most recent closing May 2026). Source: Momentum Realty list-side closings in the MLS record, trailing 12 months; the brokerage’s own figures, not a market-share claim. Counting both sides of the table, Momentum agents closed 4 transactions in Ormond Beach in the 12 months to May 2026: 2 as the listing brokerage, 2 representing the buyer; median sale $390,000 (brokerage closed records; full sales record).
Momentum agents who work Ormond Beach
- Susan Timmons9 years years · Melrose, FLFirst-time buyers
- Alexis Short7 years · St. Augustine, FLLuxury
Service areas are self-reported by each agent; see the agent’s page for current listings and recent closings. All Momentum agents.
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 Ormond Lakes resources
- Homes for sale & Ormond Lakes neighborhood guide
- Volusia County real estate market
- Sell your Ormond Lakes home with a local expert
- Volusia County homestead exemption
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Ormond Lakes, as of 2026-10-28, 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.