Bella Oaks in Port Orange

Bella Oaks

Newer D.R. Horton community · Port Orange · ZIP 32129

Port Orange's newer D.R. Horton community with townhome and single-family product.

Built 2020 to 2023Townhome + single-familyWalking trail and gazebo
Live Market Pulse
39/100
Momentum
Buyer's Market
The community mixes townhome and single-family product, so a single sale can swing the averages; the product type, the lot, and the HOA structure decide where a home trades.
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LiveMarket PulseDBAAR
$270K
Median Price
48mo
Supply
95days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$166/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Bella Oaks is a newer D.R. Horton community in Port Orange, built 2020 to 2023, mixing townhome and single-family product. The read splits by product: the townhomes are the lower-maintenance, lower-entry option with a different HOA structure than the detached homes. Because the construction is recent, condition is rarely the variable; the value questions are the product type, the lot, the HOA structure, and whether a CDD applies. With a young community, resale history is thin, so I lean on the live shard and the specific home."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Bella Oaks is a newer community in Port Orange, Volusia County, in ZIP 32129, built by D.R. Horton between 2020 and 2023 with contemporary, energy-efficient homes.

The community offers both townhome and single-family product, with concrete-block-and-stucco construction, two-car garages on many homes, and covered lanais.

The amenity package includes a playground, a waterfront gazebo, and a walking trail; confirm current pricing, since values move with the market and the specific home.

The appeal is recent, low-maintenance, move-in-ready construction at a Port Orange price, with retail, medical, and the beaches within an easy drive.

Best for

  • Buyers who want recent, low-maintenance, move-in-ready construction
  • Buyers weighing a townhome for the lower entry and upkeep
  • Buyers who want consistent D.R. Horton product and clean comps
  • Buyers who value a convenient Port Orange location

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a custom or estate-tier home
  • Those who want a large amenity campus or golf
  • Buyers who need waterfront or ocean proximity
  • Anyone who wants a no-HOA, large-acreage setting

How Bella Oaks is performing right now

39/100
momentum
Buyer's Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
48Months of supplytight
77Median days on marketdays
0 : 8Under contract vs for salestrong demand
2Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
-4%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from DBAAR, as of June 10, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Bella Oaks listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Bella Oaks buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Bella Oaks

Live MLS inventory for Bella Oaks. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Bella Oaks listings as of 2026-06-10, priced high to low. © 2026 Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from DBAAR; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The Port Orange position keeps retail, medical, and the beaches a short drive away from a newer, low-maintenance community.

Port Orange retail (Dunlawton Avenue)~5-8 min · ~2-3 miles
The Pavilion at Port Orange~8-10 min · ~4 miles
AdventHealth / Halifax Health Port Orange~8-10 min · ~3 miles
I-95 (Port Orange interchange)~10-12 min · ~5 miles
Daytona Beach (beachside)~15-20 min · ~9 miles
New Smyrna Beach~18-20 min · ~12 miles
Daytona Beach Int'l Airport~18-22 min · ~11 miles

Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact departure point. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Bella Oaks (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Volusia County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Bella Oaks is served by Volusia County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Bella Oaks address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Bella Oaks: its recent construction, the convenient Port Orange location, and the softening Volusia market. Each item reflects sourced community and market facts.

Recent Developments in Bella Oaks

Our read on what is being built around Bella Oaks, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe recent construction and location point up; the near-term watch items are thin resale history and confirming the carrying costs on a newer plat.

Recent 2020-to-2023 construction

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Recent, low-maintenance homes support demand from buyers who want move-in readiness without a renovation.

Convenient Port Orange location

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Regional

Proximity to Port Orange retail, medical, and the beaches supports steady interest.

Volusia County market softened through 2025 to 2026

2025-2026
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Regional

Rising inventory and longer days on market give buyers more leverage; price to product-accurate comps, not last year's peak.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Bella Oaks, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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    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.

    If we were buying in Bella Oaks, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

    1

    Confirm the product type. Townhome versus single-family changes the HOA structure, the resale profile, and the comp set.

    2

    Pin the build year and warranty. Confirm the specific year and any remaining D.R. Horton builder warranty.

    3

    Verify the HOA structure. Get the current dues, what they cover, and any product-specific layers in writing.

    4

    Check for a CDD. Newer plats sometimes carry a CDD; verify on the tax bill for the specific parcel.

    5

    Pull the flood zone and insurance. Confirm the FEMA designation and a quote for the exact parcel.

    Best Buy
    A single-family home or end-unit townhome on a preferred lot, matched to product-accurate comps
    Biggest Risk
    Comparing townhome and single-family homes as if they were one market
    Best Lot
    Pond, gazebo-adjacent, or end-unit positions over interior lots
    Smart Timing
    Confirm the product type, HOA structure, warranty, and any CDD
    The takeaway

    On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

    The homes

    Bella Oaks is consistent, recent D.R. Horton product, which makes comparisons cleaner. The townhomes are the lower-maintenance, lower-entry option; the single-family homes carry more yard and a different resale profile. All are block construction with contemporary finishes. Because the homes are only a few years old, the value questions are the lot position, the product type, and the HOA structure rather than condition.

    The homes

    Bella Oaks is consistent, recent D.R. Horton product, which makes comparisons cleaner. The townhomes are the lower-maintenance, lower-entry option; the single-family homes carry more yard and a different resale profile. All are block construction with contemporary finishes. Because the homes are only a few years old, the value questions are the lot position, the product type, and the HOA structure rather than condition.

    What living here is actually like

    Bella Oaks lives like a quiet, newer Port Orange community with a small amenity package, a playground, a waterfront gazebo, and a walking trail, suited to buyers who want low-maintenance, move-in-ready homes. Port Orange retail, medical, and the beaches are within an easy drive.

    The takeaway

    Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

    Townhomes
    $258K to $258K

    The lower-maintenance, lower-entry option, with a townhome HOA that may cover more exterior upkeep. Confirm the structure and dues.

    Lowest entry
    Single-family homes
    $258K to $282K

    Detached homes with more yard and a different resale profile, the core single-family product.

    Most inventory
    Premium-lot or larger homes
    $282K to $282K

    Single-family homes on pond or preferred lots, or the larger plans, the higher end of the community.

    Strongest resale

    Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

    $258K to $258K
    Townhomes
    The lower-maintenance, lower-entry option, with a townhome HOA that may cover more exterior upkeep. Confirm the structure and dues.
    $258K to $282K
    Single-family homes
    Detached homes with more yard and a different resale profile, the core single-family product.
    $282K to $282K
    Premium-lot or larger homes
    Single-family homes on pond or preferred lots, or the larger plans, the higher end of the community.

    Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

    15-Second Take
    • Renovation math decides the deal
    • Better lots and views resell strongest
    • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
    • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
    Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
    Operator Note

    Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

    Recent 2020-to-2023 constructionStrong
    Consistent D.R. Horton product, clean compsStrong
    Small amenity package, walking trail and gazeboPositive
    Mixed townhome and single-family productManage it
    Confirm HOA structure and any CDDVerify it

    Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

    Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
    Operator Note

    The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

    5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Bella Oaks

    15-Second Take
    • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
    • Misjudging the renovation budget
    • Overpaying for an interior lot
    • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
    • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

    The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

    The build is recent and uniform. The deal is won or lost on the product type, the lot, and the carrying costs.

    Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
    7.9B · Buy Score
    Resale Strength7.9/10
    Renovation Risk8.4/10
    Location Efficiency8.0/10
    Long-Term Defensibility7.5/10
    Carrying Cost Advantage7.8/10

    Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

    Why our read on Bella Oaks is different.

    Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live DBAAR feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

    Live DBAAR feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
    Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

    Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

    Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

    Value ($/sqft)
    $261 value$401 premium
    Lake / waterPreserveInterior

    Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from DBAAR; for orientation, not an appraisal.

    15-Second Take
    • Single-family carries more yard and a different profile
    • Townhomes are the lower-maintenance entry
    • Pond and end-unit positions carry premiums
    • The product and lot cannot be changed, the finish can
    • Confirm the product and lot before the offer

    In Bella Oaks the product type and the lot do most of the price work. Single-family homes carry more yard and a different resale profile than the townhomes, which are the lower-maintenance entry. Pond-adjacent and end-unit positions carry premiums. Because the homes are recent, condition is rarely the variable; the product type, the lot, and the HOA structure are. Confirm exactly which product and lot you are buying before you price it.

    Bella Oaks in 15 seconds.

    Best forBuyers who want recent, low-maintenance townhome or single-family construction in Port Orange.
    Biggest advantageRecent 2020-to-2023 construction with minimal near-term renovation and a small amenity package.
    Biggest riskMixed product and a possible CDD, confirm the HOA structure and the carrying costs.
    Sweet spotA single-family home or end-unit townhome on a preferred lot matched to product-accurate comps.
    Avoid ifYou want a custom or estate home, golf, large acreage, or waterfront.

    HOA, CDD & Fees

    15-Second Take
    • Newer D.R. Horton community, 2020 to 2023
    • Townhome and single-family product
    • Playground, waterfront gazebo, walking trail
    • Confirm the HOA structure by product type
    • Check the tax bill for a CDD on a newer plat

    Confirm the current HOA dues and what they cover with the association; townhome and single-family product may carry different fees and coverage.

    Common-area maintenance and the amenity package (playground, waterfront gazebo, walking trail); townhome dues may include more exterior maintenance, confirm the scope.

    No country club or golf. Bella Oaks is a newer residential community with a small amenity package, not an amenity destination.

    The takeaway

    Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

    Momentum listings (YTD)
    97.98%
    Sold-to-list ratio across the Jacksonville metro for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
    Market average (YTD)
    96.73%
    The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
    Momentum days on market
    64 days
    Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
    Market days on market
    72 days
    The broader metro median over the same period.

    Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus the Jacksonville metro average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

    In Bella Oaks, condition and view decide your number

    Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Cypress Head, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

    What is your Bella Oaks home worth?

    Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Bella Oaks matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

    Real comps, not a Zestimate.

    Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

    Median sale prices in Bella Oaks year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

    Bella Oaks Market Scorecard

    Buyer's Market

    Bella Oaks is currently a buyer's market. About 48.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $259,700, and homes go under contract in about 77.0 days.

    48.0
    Months supply
    $259,700
    Median list
    $270,000
    Median sold
    $166
    Per sqft
    77.0
    Days on mkt
    8/0/2
    Active/Pend/Sold

    Typical home value in the 32129 ZIP is $285,778, about 12.8% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

    Zoom out for the wider market: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard.

    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.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where is Bella Oaks?
    Bella Oaks is in Port Orange, Volusia County, ZIP 32129, with retail, medical, and the beaches within an easy drive.
    Who built Bella Oaks and when?
    Bella Oaks was built by D.R. Horton between 2020 and 2023 with contemporary, energy-efficient, concrete-block construction.
    What types of homes are in Bella Oaks?
    The community offers both townhome and single-family product; confirm which a listing is, since the two trade differently and carry different HOA structures.
    What are typical prices in Bella Oaks?
    Confirm current pricing with your agent; as a newer Port Orange community, values move with the market and the product type.
    Is there an HOA at Bella Oaks?
    Yes, confirm the current dues and what they cover; townhome and single-family product may carry different fees and coverage.
    Is there a CDD at Bella Oaks?
    Newer plats sometimes carry a CDD; verify on the property tax bill for the specific parcel.
    What amenities does Bella Oaks have?
    The community includes a playground, a waterfront gazebo, and a walking trail; confirm current amenity availability with the association.
    What schools serve Bella Oaks?
    The community is zoned for Volusia County Schools; confirm the exact elementary, middle, and high feeder for the specific address with the district.
    How far is the beach?
    Daytona Beach and the Atlantic are roughly 9 miles, about 15 to 20 minutes; New Smyrna Beach is a similar drive south.
    Is there a flood risk at Bella Oaks?
    Flood exposure varies by parcel; pull the FEMA flood zone for the exact address and get an insurance quote before you write an offer.
    Is Bella Oaks low maintenance?
    The townhome product, with HOA-covered exterior maintenance, suits buyers who want a lock-and-leave home; confirm the exact maintenance scope for the specific product.
    Do I need my own agent to buy in Bella Oaks?
    Yes; your buyer's agent verifies the product type, HOA structure, and any CDD, and pulls product-accurate comps. Momentum Realty can connect you with a Port Orange specialist at (904) 351-6461.
    Buyers who want recent, low-maintenance, move-in-ready constructionExcellent fit
    Buyers weighing a townhome for the lower entry and upkeepExcellent fit
    Buyers who want consistent D.R. Horton product and clean compsExcellent fit
    Buyers who value a convenient Port Orange locationExcellent fit
    Buyers who will confirm the product type, HOA, and any CDDExcellent fit
    Buyers who want a custom or estate-tier homeProbably not
    Those who want a large amenity campus or golfProbably not
    Buyers who need waterfront or ocean proximityProbably not
    Anyone who wants a no-HOA, large-acreage settingProbably not
    Buyers unwilling to verify the carrying costs on a newer platProbably not

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