Fountain View vs Halifax Plantation
Two Volusia communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Fountain View | Halifax Plantation |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $365K | $504K |
| Price per sq ft | $199 | $213 |
| Avg days on market | 51 days | 86 days |
| Months of supply | 13.7 mo | 3.6 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | +0% |
| Recent closings | 7 | 90 |
The verdict
Halifax Plantation carries the higher median price — about 38% above Fountain View. Homes in Fountain View sell faster (51 days on market vs 86). Halifax Plantation is the tighter market on inventory (3.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Fountain View | Halifax Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Volusia County, FL | Volusia County, FL |
| City / area | Ormond Beach | Ormond Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 11 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 97% of 39 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
| Fountain View | Halifax Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 27 |
| Under contract | 1 | 9 |
| Asking prices today | $328K to $428K | $287K to $1.17M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 7 | 3 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Fountain View homes for sale · Halifax Plantation homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Fountain View | Halifax Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 477 |
| Built | n/a | 1996–2024 (median 2021) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,115 sq ft |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 85 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Fountain View | Halifax Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Pine Trail |
| Middle | not reported | Ormond Beach |
| High school | not reported | Seabreeze |
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, Fountain View is the lower entry point (median $365K vs $504K). Sellers get a faster sale in Fountain View (51 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 Halifax Plantation more expensive than Fountain View?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Halifax Plantation is $504,000 versus $365,000 in Fountain View, about 38% higher.
Go deeper on each: Fountain View homes, photos & schools · Halifax Plantation homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.