Pelican Bay vs Venetian Bay
Two Volusia communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Pelican Bay | Venetian Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $335K | $378K |
| Price per sq ft | $159 | $213 |
| Avg days on market | 121 days | 128 days |
| Months of supply | 25.0 mo | 4.5 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | -3% | +5% |
| Recent closings | 12 | 95 |
The verdict
Venetian Bay carries the higher median price — about 13% above Pelican Bay. Homes in Pelican Bay sell faster (121 days on market vs 128). Venetian Bay is the tighter market on inventory (4.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
Pelican Bay and Venetian Bay are about 90 miles apart (straight-line, center to center), in Duval and Volusia counties.
| Pelican Bay | Venetian Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Volusia County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | New Smyrna Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 86% of 28 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 71% of 42 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
| Pelican Bay | Venetian Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 25 | 36 |
| Under contract | 5 | 10 |
| Asking prices today | $170K to $795K | $250K to $2.95M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 3 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Pelican Bay homes for sale · Venetian Bay homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Pelican Bay | Venetian Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 48 | n/a |
| Built | 1997–2000 (median 1998) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,820 sq ft | n/a |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Pelican Bay | Venetian Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | South Daytona | Chisholm |
| Middle | Silver Sands | New Smyrna Beach |
| High school | Atlantic | New Smyrna Beach |
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 $335K vs $378K). Sellers get a faster sale in Pelican Bay (121 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 Venetian Bay more expensive than Pelican Bay?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Venetian Bay is $378,000 versus $335,000 in Pelican Bay, about 13% higher.
Are Pelican Bay and Venetian Bay in the same county?
No. Pelican Bay is in Duval County and Venetian Bay is in Volusia County; property-tax rates, school districts and permitting differ between the two.
What high schools serve Pelican Bay and Venetian Bay?
Listings in Pelican Bay most often report Atlantic; listings in Venetian Bay report New Smyrna Beach. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Pelican Bay homes, photos & schools · Venetian Bay homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.