South Daytona
Housing Market
Median sale price $316,662, up 19.3% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 111 days, 7 homes on the market.
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Inventory sits at 4.2 months of supply — balanced by the 3-to-6-month balanced benchmark, and 14% of listed homes are already under contract. Prices are up 19.3% versus the prior year and sellers are still collecting 91.3% of asking. Taken together, the data points to a broadly balanced market where preparation decides who wins.
Who has leverage right now
Leverage scores are derived from the Momentum Score (supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend). Right now the data favors neither side decisively.
- Prices — balanced supply argues for a sideways market; condition and pricing decide individual outcomes.
- Inventory — tightening over the tracked window; watch whether that holds through the season.
- Negotiating power — buyers gain ground as 14% 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 South Daytona data, not a prediction or guarantee. Markets move; talk to an agent before acting on any single reading.
The read on South Daytona
The median sale price across South Daytona currently stands at $316,662, up 19.3% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $196 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 111 days. Sellers are capturing 91.3% of their original asking price on average.
There are 7 active listings on the market, with 2 more already under contract. At the current sales pace that works out to 4.2 months of supply — roughly balanced conditions by the standard six-month benchmark. 20 homes closed here over the trailing 12 months.
South Daytona prices sit below the Volusia County median by roughly 10%. Zillow's home value index for Volusia County stands at $326,543. 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 South Daytona is 46 of 100 — buyer's opportunity territory. This page recalculates every day as new MLS data lands, so the numbers above reflect the market as of August 6, 2026.
South Daytona since 2012 — and where it’s heading
A median home here sold for $192,826 in 2012 and $280,264 over the last recorded year — 45% appreciation across 14 years of recorded sales. Cash buyers took 38% of recent sales, down from a 48% peak.
Median sale price · 2012–2026 (425 recorded sales)
Days on market by year
Cash buyers · share of sales
Home value trend · Volusia County (Zillow ZHVI)
For-sale inventory · county (Zillow)
Daily active vs pending · Volusia County (MLS)
What’s driving South Daytona
Top inbound states: NY, NJ, GA, PA. Movers arriving report ~$72,813 average income. Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration, 2022-2023
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
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
The calls we’re making from today’s data
The sharpest 1-yr median swing among tracked communities. Thin samples can exaggerate swings — verify with a comp analysis before treating it as trend.
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.
How it stacks up across Volusia County
| Market | Median | Active | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Daytona ← this page | $317K | 7 | 46 | |
| Ormond Beach | $410K | 118 | 48 | Open → |
| Daytona Beach | $195K | 93 | 21 | Open → |
| New Smyrna Beach | $502K | 48 | 44 | Open → |
| Port Orange | $333K | 34 | 40 | Open → |
| Daytona Beach Shores | $162K | 30 | 22 | Open → |
Neighborhoods on the move
| Halifax Landing CondoSouth Daytona | $317K | ▲ 20% |
| Halifax Landing CondoSouth Daytona | $317K | ▼ 20% |
| Halifax Landing CondoSouth Daytona | $317K | 5 |
| Oak Lea VillageSouth Daytona | $203K | 1 |
| Oak Lea VillageSouth Daytona | $203K | 112 days |
| Halifax Landing CondoSouth Daytona | $317K | 136 days |
South Daytona ZIP codes
Most active communities
Put this data to work
The questions people actually ask
Should I buy a house in South Daytona right now?
The data says conditions currently favor neither side decisively in South Daytona — the Momentum Score reads 46/100 with 4.2 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 South Daytona becoming more affordable?
No — the median sale price in South Daytona is $316,662, up 19.3% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 91.3% of asking price. Rising prices mean waiting has a cost; affordability hinges mostly on your rate.
Where are prices falling fastest in South Daytona?
Among tracked communities with enough sales to measure, the sharpest 1-year median declines are Halifax Landing Condo (20%). 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 South Daytona neighborhoods are most competitive?
Measured by speed of sale, the fastest-moving tracked communities right now are Oak Lea Village (112 days); Halifax Landing Condo (136 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 111 days.
How does South Daytona compare to the rest of Volusia County?
South Daytona's median of $316,662 runs 10% below the county-wide median of $350,000, and homes here take 111 days to go under contract versus 100 county-wide.
South Daytona housing market FAQ
What is the median home price in South Daytona?
The median sale price in South Daytona is currently $316,662, up 19.3% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated August 6, 2026.
Is South Daytona a buyer's or seller's market right now?
The data currently is roughly balanced. South Daytona scores 46 of 100 on the Momentum Score, with 4.2 months of housing supply. Conditions change; this page updates daily.
How long do homes take to sell in South Daytona?
The typical home in South Daytona goes under contract in about 111 days, per current MLS data.
How many homes are for sale in South Daytona?
There are approximately 7 active listings in South Daytona as of August 6, 2026.
Are home prices in South Daytona rising or falling?
Median sale prices are up 19.3% year over year based on a rolling comparison of MLS sales.
Momentum agents use this intelligence every day to price listings and write winning offers across South Daytona. Talk through what the numbers mean for your move.
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: August 6, 2026 at 7:18 PM ET
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.