Countryside vs Fairway Estates
Two Volusia communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-28.
| Metric | Countryside | Fairway Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $360K | $294K |
| Price per sq ft | $206 | $191 |
| Avg days on market | 81 days | 125 days |
| Months of supply | 2.8 mo | 2.9 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | -8% | -1% |
| Recent closings | 26 | 25 |
The verdict
Countryside carries the higher median price — about 22% above Fairway Estates. Homes in Countryside sell faster (81 days on market vs 125). Countryside is the tighter market on inventory (2.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Countryside | Fairway Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Volusia County, FL | Volusia County, FL |
| City / area | Port Orange | Daytona Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 18 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 68% of 19 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
| Countryside | Fairway Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 6 |
| Under contract | 1 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $275K to $350K | $272K to $360K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Countryside homes for sale · Fairway Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Countryside | Fairway Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 135 | n/a |
| Built | 1983–2002 (median 1989) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,867 sq ft | n/a |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Countryside | Fairway Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Sweetwater | Turie T Small |
| Middle | Creekside | Campbell |
| High school | Spruce Creek | Mainland |
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, Fairway Estates is the lower entry point (median $294K vs $360K). Sellers get a faster sale in Countryside (81 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 Countryside more expensive than Fairway Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Countryside is $360,000 versus $294,000 in Fairway Estates, about 22% higher.
What high schools serve Countryside and Fairway Estates?
Listings in Countryside most often report Spruce Creek; listings in Fairway Estates report Mainland. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Countryside homes, photos & schools · Fairway Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.