Countryside vs Pelican Bay
Two Volusia communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Countryside | Pelican Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $360K | $284K |
| Price per sq ft | $206 | $161 |
| Avg days on market | 76 days | 127 days |
| Months of supply | 2.2 mo | 4.8 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | -8% | -3% |
| Recent closings | 27 | 62 |
The verdict
Countryside carries the higher median price — about 27% above Pelican Bay. Homes in Countryside sell faster (76 days on market vs 127). Countryside is the tighter market on inventory (2.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Countryside | Pelican Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Volusia County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Port Orange | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32118, 32119, 32124 | 32119, 32224 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 18 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 88% of 40 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 | Pelican Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 25 |
| Under contract | 2 | 11 |
| Asking prices today | $275K to $346K | $182K to $850K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Countryside homes for sale · Pelican Bay homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Countryside | Pelican Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 135 | 48 |
| Built | 1983–2002 (median 1989) | 1997–2000 (median 1998) |
| Typical living area | 1,867 sq ft | 1,820 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 79% | 81% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Countryside median | Pelican Bay median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $137K (28 sales) | $175K (5 sales) |
| 2013 | $165K (41 sales) | $192K (6 sales) |
| 2014 | $163K (48 sales) | $213K (4 sales) |
| 2015 | $175K (45 sales) | $180K (3 sales) |
| 2016 | $205K (47 sales) | $231K (4 sales) |
| 2019 | $250K (44 sales) | $270K (3 sales) |
| 2021 | $252K (51 sales) | $338K (8 sales) |
| 2023 | $360K (29 sales) | $560K (3 sales) |
| 2024 | $350K (27 sales) | $412K (4 sales) |
| 2025 | $339K (27 sales) | $390K (7 sales) |
| 2026 | $337K (28 sales) | $460K (4 sales) |
Since 2012, Countryside's median sale price is +145% and Pelican Bay's is +163% — Pelican Bay has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Countryside | Pelican Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.8% | 95.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,824 sq ft | 1,597 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 32 (cold) | 68 (hot) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Countryside | Pelican Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Sweetwater | South Daytona |
| Middle | Creekside | Silver Sands |
| High school | Spruce Creek | Atlantic |
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, Pelican Bay is the lower entry point (median $284K vs $360K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Pelican Bay; Countryside trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Countryside (76 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 Pelican Bay?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Countryside is $360,000 versus $284,000 in Pelican Bay, about 27% higher.
Are Countryside and Pelican Bay in the same county?
No. Countryside is in Volusia County and Pelican Bay is in Duval County; property-tax rates, school districts and permitting differ between the two.
Which has newer homes, Countryside or Pelican Bay?
Pelican Bay: its homes were built 1997–2000 with a median year of 1998, versus a median of 1989 in Countryside (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Countryside or Pelican Bay?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 145% in Countryside and 163% in Pelican Bay (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Pelican Bay — sellers there received 95.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.8% in Countryside.
What high schools serve Countryside and Pelican Bay?
Listings in Countryside most often report Spruce Creek; listings in Pelican Bay report Atlantic. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Countryside homes, photos & schools · Pelican Bay homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.