Pelican Bay vs Woodhaven
Two Volusia communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-07.
| Metric | Pelican Bay | Woodhaven |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $319K | $560K |
| Price per sq ft | $161 | $241 |
| Avg days on market | 117 days | 47 days |
| Months of supply | 5.1 mo | 2.3 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | -3% | +29% |
| Recent closings | 63 | 31 |
The verdict
Woodhaven carries the higher median price — about 76% above Pelican Bay. Homes in Woodhaven sell faster (47 days on market vs 117). Woodhaven is the tighter market on inventory (2.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Pelican Bay | Woodhaven | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Volusia County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Port Orange |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 86% of 36 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 15 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
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 | Woodhaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 27 | 6 |
| Under contract | 13 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $179K to $850K | $380K to $782K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 2 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Pelican Bay homes for sale · Woodhaven homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Pelican Bay | Woodhaven | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Woodhaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | South Daytona | Cypress Creek |
| Middle | Silver Sands | Creekside |
| High school | Atlantic | Spruce Creek |
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 $319K vs $560K). Sellers get a faster sale in Woodhaven (47 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 Woodhaven more expensive than Pelican Bay?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Woodhaven is $560,000 versus $319,000 in Pelican Bay, about 76% higher.
Are Pelican Bay and Woodhaven in the same county?
No. Pelican Bay is in Duval County and Woodhaven is in Volusia County; property-tax rates, school districts and permitting differ between the two.
What high schools serve Pelican Bay and Woodhaven?
Listings in Pelican Bay most often report Atlantic; listings in Woodhaven report Spruce Creek. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Pelican Bay homes, photos & schools · Woodhaven homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.