DeBary Plantation vs Deltona Lakes
Two Volusia communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | DeBary Plantation | Deltona Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $439K | $321K |
| Price per sq ft | $212 | $177 |
| Avg days on market | n/a | 83 days |
| Months of supply | 0.0 mo | 2.3 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | +1% |
| Recent closings | 4 | 72 |
The verdict
DeBary Plantation carries the higher median price — about 37% above Deltona Lakes.
Where each one is
| DeBary Plantation | Deltona Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Volusia County, FL | Volusia County, FL |
| City / area | DeBary | Deltona |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 97% of 34 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
| DeBary Plantation | Deltona Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 0 | 14 |
| Under contract | 1 | 14 |
| Property types listed | - | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: DeBary Plantation homes for sale · Deltona Lakes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| DeBary Plantation | Deltona Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,335 | 344 |
| Built | 1984–2022 (median 1999) | 1966–2023 (median 1985) |
| Typical living area | 2,158 sq ft | 1,529 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 81% | 68% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 14 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| DeBary Plantation | Deltona Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Deltona Lakes |
| Middle | not reported | Deltona |
| High school | not reported | University |
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, Deltona Lakes is the lower entry point (median $321K vs $439K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in DeBary Plantation; Deltona Lakes trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots.
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 DeBary Plantation more expensive than Deltona Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in DeBary Plantation is $439,000 versus $321,000 in Deltona Lakes, about 37% higher.
Which has newer homes, DeBary Plantation or Deltona Lakes?
DeBary Plantation: its homes were built 1984–2022 with a median year of 1999, versus a median of 1985 in Deltona Lakes (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
DeBary Plantation. The typical home there is 2,158 sq ft of living area, versus 1,529 sq ft in Deltona Lakes.
Go deeper on each: DeBary Plantation homes, photos & schools · Deltona Lakes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.