Breakaway Trails vs Hunter's Ridge
Two Volusia communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-08.
| Metric | Breakaway Trails | Hunter's Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $495K | $370K |
| Price per sq ft | $209 | $208 |
| Avg days on market | 156 days | 151 days |
| Months of supply | 4.5 mo | 5.5 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | -4% | +9% |
| Recent closings | 43 | 46 |
The verdict
Breakaway Trails carries the higher median price — about 34% above Hunter's Ridge. Homes in Hunter's Ridge sell faster (151 days on market vs 156). Breakaway Trails is the tighter market on inventory (4.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Breakaway Trails | Hunter's Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Volusia County, FL | Volusia County, FL |
| City / area | Ormond Beach | Ormond Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 28 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 85% of 27 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Breakaway Trails | Hunter's Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 16 | 21 |
| Under contract | 3 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $350K to $1.49M | $275K to $875K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Breakaway Trails homes for sale · Hunter's Ridge homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Breakaway Trails | Hunter's Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 708 | 393 |
| Built | 1987–2018 (median 2000) | 1974–2024 (median 2010) |
| Typical living area | 2,589 sq ft | 1,920 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 84% | 76% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 2 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Breakaway Trails | Hunter's Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Pathways | Spruce Creek |
| Middle | Hinson | Hinson |
| High school | Mainland | Spruce Creek |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Hunter's Ridge is the lower entry point (median $370K vs $495K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Hunter's Ridge; Breakaway Trails trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Hunter's Ridge (151 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Breakaway Trails more expensive than Hunter's Ridge?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Breakaway Trails is $495,000 versus $370,000 in Hunter's Ridge, about 34% higher.
Which has newer homes, Breakaway Trails or Hunter's Ridge?
Hunter's Ridge: its homes were built 1974–2024 with a median year of 2010, versus a median of 2000 in Breakaway Trails (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Breakaway Trails. The typical home there is 2,589 sq ft of living area, versus 1,920 sq ft in Hunter's Ridge.
What high schools serve Breakaway Trails and Hunter's Ridge?
Listings in Breakaway Trails most often report Mainland; listings in Hunter's Ridge report Spruce Creek. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Breakaway Trails homes, photos & schools · Hunter's Ridge homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.