Moving to South Daytona, Florida: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-27, the median home sold in South Daytona, Florida over the last 12 months went for $285,000 (24 closings across 33 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $188 per square foot for a median 1,615-sq-ft home built around 1975. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 108 days, and with 59 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 29.5 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 96% of their original asking price. That median is 29% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
South Daytona right now — September 2026
Live pages for your move: 62 homes for sale in South Daytona · Condos (19) · Homes by ZIP (1 ZIPs) · New listings this week · Price reductions · What your budget buys in Volusia County · Cost of living · Best neighborhoods · Property tax · Volusia County homes for sale.
MLS closed sales and live inventory, Momentum Research; refreshed nightly. Updated September 27, 2026.
What your budget buys in South Daytona
Three price points from 148 recent South Daytona closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $171,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 1-bath home of about 933 sq ft, built around 1958 (8 sales).
- Around $285,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,482 sq ft, built around 1974 (39 sales).
- Around $319,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,672 sq ft, built around 1982 (26 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in South Daytona
Take the median $285,000 home with 20% down at today’s 7.03% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,521/month. Volusia County’s typical total millage is 19.21 mills, so after the $50,000 homestead exemption the property tax is roughly $4,515/year ($376/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. 56% of current South Daytona listings carry an HOA, with a median of $400/month where one applies. All in, budget on the order of $2,448/month to own the median South Daytona 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: South Daytona’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Grove | 12 | $299,438 | 57 |
| Bryan Cave Estates | 11 | $360,500 | 133 |
| Ganymede | 10 | $188,500 | 43 |
| Lantern Park | 10 | $306,000 | 109 |
| Big Tree Village | 9 | $295,000 | 213 |
| Condo At Georgetown Lake | 9 | $112,000 | 68 |
| Coventry Forest | 6 | $277,000 | 101 |
| Greenbriar Estates | 6 | $272,000 | 17 |
South Daytona by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 32119 (148 sales, median $261,000).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 69% were single-family homes, 3% townhomes or villas, and 26% condos.
Getting around from South Daytona
Measured from the center of South Daytona’s recent sales: Downtown Orlando is about 49 miles; Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 54 miles; St. Augustine is about 54 miles; Ocala is about 68 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.
South Daytona: the case for and against
What works in South Daytona’s favor
- prices run 29% below the statewide median in our coverage
- about 29.5 months of supply gives buyers room to negotiate
- 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
- listings sit a median of 108 days, which favors buyers on price but signals a slower market
- property taxes reset to your purchase price, so never budget off the seller’s bill
Your South Daytona relocation toolkit
- Homes for sale in South Daytona right now
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- Best neighborhoods in South Daytona
- Find an agent in South Daytona
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in South Daytona 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.