Barrier Isle
Homes for Sale in Ormond Beach, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Photo courtesy of Culver Realty & Property Management · via DBAMLS
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-10, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $510,000, $225 per square foot, a median 63 days on market, sellers accepting 91% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1992–2002; none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 13 ft). At the median price and Volusia County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.21 mills, annual property tax runs about $9,800 ($8,970 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Ormond Beach, Volusia County, FL · ZIP 32176 |
|---|---|
| Amenities listed by sellers | Security Gate |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $510,000 median across 3 closed sales · $225 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 63 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
Data as of August 10, 2026. © 2026 Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Barrier Isle key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/barrier-isle-ormond-beach, data as of August 10, 2026.
Barrier Isle is a gated community in Ormond Beach, and price here is driven more by condition and specific location within the gate than by any published tier. The median sits at $510,000, with a median around $225 per square foot, so you're paying a premium tied to the gated setting and the barrier-island address rather than raw square footage alone.
The posture right now is thin. There are no active listings as of early August 2026, and the most recent closings came together over a median of 63 days — just over two months on market. For a seller, that scarcity can work in your favor if you price to condition. For a buyer, patience matters: you may wait for the right home to list rather than choosing from a deep bench.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
The 60-Second Overview
Barrier Isle market snapshot (as of August 10, 2026): the median sale price is about $510K ($225 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 63 days on market for closed sales.
Barrier Isle is a small gated community on the Ormond Beach barrier island where inventory is tight and most of what differentiates one sale from the next comes down to condition and placement within the gate.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Barrier Isle is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold in a small gated community and willing to wait for the right listing
- Prioritizing a secured, barrier-island location over a wide selection of homes
- Comfortable making condition the main lens on value rather than a published price range
Probably not for
- Needing to close on a tight timeline from current inventory
- Wanting many comparable listings to tour and negotiate against
- Expecting a fast resale in a community where homes take just over two months to sell
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 10 of each year, from record-level DBAMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($510K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 3 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. © 2026 Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Barrier Isle Market Scorecard
Barrier Isle is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 32176 ZIP is $348,252, about 2.6% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: © 2026 Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. Refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Life at Barrier Isle
- Security Gate · reported on 1 of 1 listings
Community amenities as reported across DBAAR listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Recent Developments in Barrier Isle
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Barrier Isle, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Infrastructure
Flagler Beach pier rebuild nears completion with spring opening planned
The $16 million, 800-foot concrete pier is being built by Vecellio and Grogan, with FEMA covering 75% of the cost. Concrete work and pile driving are finished, and substantial completion is expected in January with a spring opening planned. The deck will sit 28 feet above sea level, and access will be free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
What it may mean for the marketRestores a major oceanfront amenity and visitor draw for the Flagler Beach coastline. The site is about 8 miles north of Barrier Isle.
Source: FlaglerLive - October 2026Parks & Amenities
Volusia County approves $13 million in ECHO grants for 10 projects
The council approved grants including $2.5 million each for Edgewater, Daytona Beach and the D Ranch Preserve nature center, plus a 250-foot Halifax River pier in Holly Hill, a boat dock in New Smyrna Beach, a DeBary splash pad and Port Orange's Willow Run Park.
What it may mean for the marketFunds new waterfront access and park amenities across several Volusia communities. The site is about 9 miles south of Barrier Isle.
Source: WFTV - October 2026Development
Manufacturing and technology job fair set for Oct. 15 at Daytona State
Germfree, B. Braun, Teledyne, Embler Control Systems, Bylight, Pall Corporation and the Electrical Training Alliance will recruit at the Advanced Technology College on Williamson Boulevard in Daytona Beach. The fair runs 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., with a morning session for Volusia high school students.
What it may mean for the marketShows active hiring by regional manufacturing and technology employers. The project is about 13 miles south of Barrier Isle, elsewhere in Volusia County.
Source: FlaglerLive - September 2026Infrastructure
VoTran changes routes Oct. 4, adds DeLand express and discontinues two routes
Route 61X adds weekday service between the Transfer Plaza and the DeLand ITF via I-4, while Routes 33 and 70 are discontinued. A new VoRide Sunday zone in the Daytona Beach area replaces fixed Sunday service on Routes 3, 4, 10 and 15. The County Council approved the changes on June 16.
What it may mean for the marketChanges commute options between Daytona Beach and DeLand and shifts some service to on-demand rides. The site is about 11 miles south of Barrier Isle.
Source: Hometown News Volusia - July 2026Infrastructure
State Road 40 widening in Volusia advances in design
The Florida Department of Transportation project to widen State Road 40 from State Road 11 to Cone Road in Volusia County remains in the design phase, with right of way acquisition in progress and construction not yet funded, according to a project page last updated July 14, 2026. The roughly 7 mile plan would add lanes, replace three bridges, and include a multi use trail and a wildlife crossing.
What it may mean for the marketDesign and right of way work continue on widening State Road 40 to four lanes, a project that would add roadway capacity, new bridges, and a multi use trail along the western Volusia corridor once construction is funded. The project is about 11 miles southwest of Barrier Isle, elsewhere in Volusia County.
Source: CFL Roads - May 2026Development
Daytona Beach approves Avalon Park Daytona, a master-planned community of about 8,800 homes west of I-95
Daytona Beach commissioners approved Avalon Park Daytona in May 2026, clearing the way for a master-planned community of about 8,800 homes on land west of Interstate 95. The approval also allows commercial and mixed-use space as the project builds out over many years.
What it may mean for the marketA large new master-planned community adds substantial future housing supply west of Interstate 95, a shift that can influence competition and pricing for existing communities in the area. The project is about 13 miles south of Barrier Isle, elsewhere in Volusia County.
Source: Observer Local News
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Barrier Isle buying strategy.
If we were buying in Barrier Isle today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Barrier Isle.
What the numbers are telling us
With zero active listings and only a short recent closing window to read from, this is a community you track rather than shop on demand. The median price of $510,000 and a median near $225 per square foot give you a center of gravity, but there's no published range here — expect a spread tied to condition, so lean on comparable recent sales instead of a headline number.
The 63-day median days-on-market tells you homes here don't move in a weekend, even when supply is scarce. That's typical for a gated, niche community: a smaller pool of buyers finds the right fit at the right time, and well-prepared listings tend to reward the wait.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Barrier Isle. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
When a community shows no active inventory, the work happens before a listing goes live — knowing what has sold, what's being prepped, and how the gate and security access affect showings and timelines. We track Barrier Isle closely enough to tell you when a home is priced to its condition and when it isn't, and to verify current amenities and HOA access directly rather than relying on a dated listing field.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | DBAMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 28, 2026) |
| Community market stats | DBAMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 10, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | DBAMLS records, as of 2026-08-10 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (24 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of DBAMLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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