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32168 (New Smyrna Beach)
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ZIP code market report · Volusia County

Median sale price $497,000, down 4.1% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 88 days, 41 homes on the market.

5 communities reporting145 sales analyzedRefreshed twice dailyMomentum Score 54
Live Market Pulse
54/100
Momentum
Balanced Market
Tracking 5 communities across 32168. Recalculated every day from licensed MLS data · last refresh September 15, 2026 at 7:33 PM ET.
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Live · 32168 Housing Pulse Licensed FL MLS feeds + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$497K
Median sold · 12 moConfidence: High
down 4.1% vs the prior 12 months
-4.1%
1-yr price change
n = 145 recent sales
$254/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
Volusia County: $204 · -3.3% vs prior yr
96.3%
Sale vs ask
Volusia County: 94.0% · +0.3pp vs prior yr
$327K
Volusia County home value
Zillow ZHVI, monthly · -1.6% vs a year ago
Tempo
3.6mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
88days
Median DOM · closed
Volusia County: 98 days · +7.0 days vs prior yr
30%
Under contract
Volusia County: 27%
41 · 12 ▲1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
134
Sold · last 12 mo
closed across all tracked communities · +8.2% vs prior yr
Market context
27%
Listings with price cuts
Volusia County · Zillow · +0.3pp vs prior month
5,149
County for-sale inventory
Zillow, monthly · -1.5% vs prior month
8%
New construction
share of recent sales · -10.4pp vs prior yr
33%
Cash buyers
share of sales · peak 33% · +14.3pp vs prior yr
54/100
Momentum score
Balanced Market
Economy & people · county layer
$66,581
Median household income
U.S. Census ACS, county
568,229
County population
+7.7% since 2018
4.9×
Price to income
county home value vs median income
73%
Owner-occupied
U.S. Census ACS, county
$2,179/yr
Median property tax
county, ACS
Licensed FL MLSZillow ResearchU.S. Census ACSPublic records
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Today's Take · September 15, 2026
Jon Brooks
Jon Brooks
Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research
Housing Market Analyst

Inventory sits at 3.6 months of supply — balanced by the 3-to-6-month balanced benchmark, and 30% of listed homes are already under contract. Prices are down 4.1% versus the prior year, but sellers are still collecting 96.3% of asking. Taken together, the data points to a broadly balanced market where preparation decides who wins.

What It Means

Who has leverage right now

BUYER'S SELLER'S 54
Momentum Score
Buyer leverage46
Seller leverage54

Leverage scores are derived from the Momentum Score (supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend). Right now the data favors neither side decisively.

Momentum Outlook
  • Prices — more likely to stabilize than fall sharply. Supply remains below balanced levels even as prices soften; without a meaningful inventory build, further declines tend to be shallow.
  • Inventory — tightening over the tracked window; watch whether that holds through the season.
  • Negotiating power — buyers gain ground as 30% of inventory sits under contract.
  • Mortgage sensitivity — at 4.9× income, this market is moderately sensitive to rate moves; rate relief tends to show up in demand here quickly.

Derived from current 32168 data, not a prediction or guarantee. Markets move; talk to an agent before acting on any single reading.

Analysis

The read on 32168 (New Smyrna Beach)

The median sale price across 32168 currently stands at $497,000, down 4.1% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $254 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 88 days. Sellers are capturing 96.3% of their original asking price on average.

There are 41 active listings on the market, with 12 more already under contract. At the current sales pace that works out to 3.6 months of supply — a seller-leaning market by the standard six-month benchmark. 134 homes closed here over the trailing 12 months.

Zillow's home value index for Volusia County stands at $327,100. About 27% of listings county-wide have taken a price cut — a useful gauge of seller flexibility.

Weighing supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend together, the Momentum Score for 32168 is 54 of 100 — balanced market territory. This page recalculates every day as new MLS data lands, so the numbers above reflect the market as of September 15, 2026.

Trends & History

32168 since 2012 — and where it’s heading

A median home here sold for $164,830 in 2012 and $448,963 over the last recorded year — 172% appreciation across 14 years of recorded sales. Cash buyers took 33% of recent sales, down from a 33% peak.

Median sale price · 2012–2026 (2,221 recorded sales)

$158K$332K$506K$449K2012: $165K2013: $187K2014: $186K2015: $213K2016: $200K2017: $244K2018: $286K2019: $312K2020: $339K2021: $334K2022: $373K2023: $439K2024: $458K2025: $499K2026: $449K20122015201920232026

Days on market by year

53d94d135d88d2012: 124d2013: 134d2014: 112d2015: 88d2016: 95d2017: 101d2018: 94d2019: 82d2020: 113d2021: 61d2022: 55d2023: 64d2024: 82d2025: 81d2026: 88d20122015201920232026

Cash buyers · share of sales

2%18%34%33%2016: 3%2017: 14%2018: 12%2019: 4%2021: 12%2022: 33%2023: 21%2024: 19%2025: 33%20162018202120232025

Home value trend · Volusia County (Zillow ZHVI)

$327K$330K$332K$327KJul '25: $332KAug '25: $331KSep '25: $329KOct '25: $328KNov '25: $327KDec '25: $327KJan '26: $328KFeb '26: $328KMar '26: $328KApr '26: $328KMay '26: $327KJun '26: $327KJul '26: $327KJul '25Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26

For-sale inventory · county (Zillow)

5,0755,6366,1965,149Jul '25: 6,174Aug '25: 6,034Sep '25: 5,824Oct '25: 5,637Nov '25: 5,461Dec '25: 5,249Jan '26: 5,156Feb '26: 5,098Mar '26: 5,231Apr '26: 5,273May '26: 5,303Jun '26: 5,228Jul '26: 5,149Jul '25Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26

Daily active vs pending · Volusia County (MLS)

5261,5382,550Jul 07 · Active: 2,510Aug 03 · Active: 2,430Aug 04 · Active: 2,424Aug 05 · Active: 2,420Aug 06 · Active: 2,423Aug 07 · Active: 2,431Aug 08 · Active: 2,454Aug 09 · Active: 2,452Aug 10 · Active: 2,450Aug 11 · Active: 2,429Aug 12 · Active: 2,427Aug 13 · Active: 2,425Aug 15 · Active: 2,447Aug 17 · Active: 2,446Aug 19 · Active: 2,446Aug 22 · Active: 2,474Aug 23 · Active: 2,470Aug 28 · Active: 2,469Aug 29 · Active: 2,474Aug 30 · Active: 2,471Aug 31 · Active: 2,466Sep 07 · Active: 2,443Sep 09 · Active: 2,461Sep 11 · Active: 2,469Sep 12 · Active: 2,465Sep 13 · Active: 2,463Sep 14 · Active: 2,463Sep 15 · Active: 2,464Jul 07Aug 19Sep 15ActivePending

Median price · daily recalculation

$495K$499K$503K$497KAug 06: $502KAug 08: $502KAug 09: $502KAug 10: $502KAug 11: $502KAug 12: $502KAug 13: $502KAug 15: $502KAug 17: $502KAug 18: $502KAug 19: $502KAug 20: $502KAug 21: $495KAug 22: $495KAug 23: $495KAug 24: $495KAug 26: $495KAug 28: $497KAug 29: $497KAug 30: $497KAug 31: $497KSep 01: $497KSep 04: $497KSep 05: $497KSep 06: $497KSep 07: $497KSep 08: $497KSep 09: $497KSep 10: $497KSep 11: $497KSep 12: $497KSep 13: $497KSep 14: $497KSep 15: $497KAug 06Aug 17Aug 28Sep 07Sep 15
Single-family 72%Townhome 26%Condo 2%
Local Economics · county layer

What’s driving 32168

Who’s moving here
+8,035 net residents/yr

Top inbound states: NY, NJ, GA, PA. Movers arriving report ~$72,813 average income. Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration, 2022-2023

Insurance reality check
$1,807/yr avg premium

3,573 Citizens policies in force in Volusia County — the state-backed insurer of last resort. Budget insurance into any Volusia purchase before you fall in love with a house. Source: Citizens Property Insurance, Detail by County, April 2026

Building pipeline
2,826 units permitted -17% YoY

2,079 single-family · 747 multi-family · 5.0 per 1,000 residents. Future supply pressure starts here. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025

Momentum Research Desk

The calls we’re making from today’s data

Biggest move
Northbrook ▲ 14%

The sharpest 1-yr median swing among tracked communities. Thin samples can exaggerate swings — verify with a comp analysis before treating it as trend.

What we’re telling clients today

Both sides have a case: buyers should negotiate on days-on-market, sellers should lean on the under-contract rate. Preparation, not the market, decides who wins a balanced tape.

Generated from today’s data by Momentum’s analysis engine and reviewed on a rolling basis by our broker team.

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Community Movers

Neighborhoods on the move

Prices rising fastest
NorthbrookOrmond Beach$360K▲ 14%
Venetian BayNew Smyrna Beach$497K▲ -7%
Prices cooling fastest
Venetian BayNew Smyrna Beach$497K▼ 7%
NorthbrookOrmond Beach$360K▼ 14%
Most homes for sale
Venetian BayNew Smyrna Beach$497K36
NorthbrookOrmond Beach$360K2
Coastal WoodsNew Smyrna Beach$350K1
OliverNew Smyrna Beach$377K1
PARKSIDEPalmetto$327K1
Selling fastest
NorthbrookOrmond Beach$360K78 days
Coastal WoodsNew Smyrna Beach$350K85 days
Venetian BayNew Smyrna Beach$497K93 days
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Plain Answers

The questions people actually ask

Should I buy a house in 32168 right now?

The data says conditions currently favor neither side decisively in 32168 — the Momentum Score reads 54/100 with 3.6 months of supply. For buyers that means preparation over hesitation: well-priced homes still move fast, but there is more room to negotiate than a year ago. The right timing always depends on your rate, your equity, and how long you plan to stay — not just the market.

Is 32168 becoming more affordable?

Yes, modestly — the median sale price in 32168 is $497,000, down 4.1% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 96.3% of asking price. Softening prices plus normal-length marketing times mean affordability is improving at the margin, though financing costs matter more than list prices for most monthly payments.

Where are prices falling fastest in 32168?

Among tracked communities with enough sales to measure, the sharpest 1-year median declines are Venetian Bay (-7%); Northbrook (14%). Note that community-level medians move on small sale counts — a few high- or low-end closings can swing them — so treat these as leads for a comp analysis, not verdicts.

Which 32168 neighborhoods are most competitive?

Measured by speed of sale, the fastest-moving tracked communities right now are Northbrook (78 days); Coastal Woods (85 days); Venetian Bay (93 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 88 days.

Questions

32168 (New Smyrna Beach) housing market FAQ

How is the housing market in 32168 right now?

As of September 15, 2026, the 32168 housing market is roughly balanced: the median sale price is $497,000 (down 4.1% year over year), 41 homes are for sale against 134 sales in the last 12 months, which is 3.6 months of supply, and the typical home goes under contract in about 88 days.

How much is a house in 32168?

The median home sold for $497,000 in 32168 over the last 12 months, about $254 per square foot; asking prices on the 41 current listings run from well below to well above that, and the community pages linked below show what each neighborhood actually sells for.

Is it a good time to sell a house in 32168?

By the numbers, sellers in 32168 are getting 96.3% of asking price and going under contract in about 88 days with 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply generally favors sellers; over six favors buyers. Whether it is a good time for you depends on what you paid and where you are going next, which is a conversation with an agent, not a chart.

What is the 32168 housing market forecast?

Momentum Realty publishes the recorded trend, not a prediction: 32168 median sale prices are down 4.1% year over year, inventory stands at 3.6 months of supply, and 30% of listings are under contract. The charts on this page update with every MLS refresh, so the direction shows up here before any forecast catches it.

What is the median home price in 32168?

The median sale price in 32168 is currently $497,000, down 4.1% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated September 15, 2026.

Is 32168 a buyer's or seller's market right now?

The data currently is roughly balanced. 32168 scores 54 of 100 on the Momentum Score, with 3.6 months of housing supply. Conditions change; this page updates daily.

How long do homes take to sell in 32168?

The typical home in 32168 goes under contract in about 88 days, per current MLS data.

How many homes are for sale in 32168?

There are approximately 41 active listings in 32168 as of September 15, 2026.

Are home prices in 32168 rising or falling?

Median sale prices are down 4.1% year over year based on a rolling comparison of MLS sales.

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Momentum agents use this intelligence every day to price listings and write winning offers across 32168 (New Smyrna Beach). Talk through what the numbers mean for your move.

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Methodology & Accountability

Every number on this page is computed directly from licensed Florida MLS feeds, recorded public sales, Zillow Research, and U.S. Census data — nothing is manually adjusted or estimated by hand. Medians use recorded closed sales; supply figures use live listing counts refreshed twice daily; the Momentum Score methodology is summarized .

Analyst oversight: Jon Brooks — Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research · Housing Market Analyst · methodology reviewed quarterly · Last data refresh: September 15, 2026 at 7:33 PM ET

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Statistics on this page are computed automatically from licensed MLS feeds and public data sources (Zillow Research, U.S. Census Bureau) and summarized without manual review. Figures are estimates based on recent recorded activity, are deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and should be verified with a licensed agent before making decisions. This page does not constitute an appraisal or an automated valuation of any specific property. Momentum Realty is licensed in Florida and Georgia. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Selling in this ZIP? Weigh the numbers first: the Florida sell-now-or-wait scoreboard, why 201,552 Florida listings failed to sell in 12 months, and cash offer vs. listing, both numbers. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.