Living in DeLand, Florida: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-10-18, the median home sold in DeLand, Florida over the last 12 months went for $325,000 (26 closings across 22 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $220 per square foot for a median 1,540-sq-ft home built around 2006. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 73 days, and with 15 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 6.9 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 99% of their original asking price. That median is 19% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
Deland right now — October 2026
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MLS closed sales and live inventory, Momentum Research; refreshed nightly. Updated October 18, 2026.
What your budget buys in DeLand
Three price points from 40 recent DeLand closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $287,500: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,516 sq ft, built around 2005 (10 sales).
- Around $325,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,568 sq ft, built around 2018 (16 sales).
- Around $395,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,808 sq ft, built around 2012 (8 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in DeLand
Take the median $325,000 home with 20% down at today’s 7.40% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,800/month. Volusia County’s typical total millage is 19.21 mills, so after the $50,000 homestead exemption the property tax is roughly $5,284/year ($440/month) for a new owner — the seller’s capped bill on the listing will be lower and is not your number. Citizens Property Insurance’s average premium in Volusia County is about $1,807/year; private-market quotes vary with roof age and wind mitigation. 53% of current DeLand listings carry an HOA, with a median of $441/month where one applies. All in, budget on the order of $2,832/month to own the median DeLand home including a typical HOA.
For the full worksheet — taxes by scenario, the homestead exemption, and how the Save Our Homes cap works after year one — see the Volusia County property tax guide and our home insurance by county map.
Where people are buying: DeLand’s most active communities
The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.
| Community | Sales (12 mo) | Median | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona Park Estates | 12 | $325,000 | 73 |
DeLand by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 32724 (26 sales, median $326,500).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 82% were single-family homes, 5% townhomes or villas. New construction accounted for 26% of closings, led by Daytona Park Estates. The housing stock skews mixed: 29% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 14% before 1980.
Getting around from DeLand
Measured from the center of DeLand’s recent sales: Daytona Beach is about 18 miles; Downtown Orlando is about 36 miles; Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 42 miles; Ocala is about 54 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.
Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify
School assignments change; check the Volusia County school grades page for the district’s current grades, and confirm zoning for a specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use Volusia County’s typical millage of 19.21; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Insurance uses Citizens’ Volusia County average of $1,807/year; a wind-mitigation inspection and roof age can move a private quote a long way in either direction.
DeLand: the case for and against
What works in DeLand’s favor
- prices run 19% below the statewide median in our coverage
- 26% of sales are new construction, so builder incentives and warranties are part of the market
- insurance is comparatively manageable here (Citizens average $1,807/year)
- no state income tax, and Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits assessment growth once you homestead
What to plan for
- property taxes reset to your purchase price, so never budget off the seller’s bill
Your DeLand relocation toolkit
- Homes for sale in DeLand right now
- Cost of living in DeLand
- Best neighborhoods in DeLand
- Find an agent in DeLand
- DeLand ZIP codes with prices
- Search every DeLand community
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in DeLand communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are Volusia County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.