Bent Oaks Homes for Sale in DeLand, FL

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

An established, oak-canopied DeLand subdivision of larger homes, walkable and well-maintained near schools.

Single-family homesLive-oak canopyWalkable, established

Live Market Pulse

51/100
Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.

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Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

Built fromLive DBAAR data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

LiveMarket PulseDBAAR

$430K

Median Price

6mo

Supply

2days

Avg DOM

Soft

Seller Leverage

$191/sf

Median $/Sqft

+11%

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Bent Oaks is an established single-family subdivision on the northeast side of DeLand, and the read is space and stability: larger homes than much of the local market, on quiet, oak-canopied streets, in a well-maintained, walkable setting near schools. Built out from the early 1990s, it offers a settled neighborhood with mature landscaping rather than new construction, so value turns on the individual home's condition and updates. It is a strong fit for a buyer who wants a sizable mainland home in a calm, established DeLand neighborhood at inland pricing, well off the coast and its insurance pressures."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Bent Oaks market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $430K ($191 per sq ft), with homes averaging 2 days on market and 6.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Values are up 11% over the past year and up 96% since 2016, based on 2 recent closings in live Daytona-area MLS data.

Bent Oaks is an established single-family subdivision in DeLand, Volusia County, ZIP 32724, on the northeast side of the city, southeast of the University area and northeast of Spring Garden (neighborhoods.com; swannre.com, 2026).

The community dates to about 1992 and is organized into multiple units or phases, and it is named for the live oak trees that canopy its streets. It is described as well-maintained, with clean streets and quality landscaping, and is considered walkable (neighborhoods.com; nextdoor.com, 2026).

Housing skews larger than much of the surrounding market, with homes cited in a range from roughly 1,869 to 3,566 square feet, which makes Bent Oaks a move-up option within DeLand while remaining reasonably priced for the home size (neighborhoods.com, 2026).

DeLand is an inland West Volusia city, well off the coast, which keeps it away from the coastal flood and wind-insurance pressures of the beachside markets, though buyers should still confirm the specific parcel. The neighborhood sits close to schools including Freedom Elementary and DeLand Middle, and within reach of historic downtown DeLand and Stetson University. Practical diligence centers on the home's condition, the Volusia County tax line, and any homeowners association (swannre.com, 2026).

Quick Match

Who Bent Oaks is best for.

Best for

Move-up buyers who want a larger home in an established, walkable DeLand neighborhood
Buyers who value an oak-canopied, well-maintained setting near schools and downtown DeLand
Buyers who want inland pricing well off the coast and its insurance pressures

Probably not for

Buyers who want a new build or a gated amenity community
Buyers who want to be near the beach (the coast is a drive east)
Buyers who want a small, low-maintenance footprint rather than a larger home

Market Pulse

How Bent Oaks is performing right now

51/100
momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

6Months of supplytight

2Median days on marketdays

0 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand

2Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+96%Median price since 2016appreciation

+19%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 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Bent Oaks listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$397K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare University Highlands or DeLand. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$1942026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now1 : 0active : pending

For sale1

Pending0

Sold 12mo2

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Bent Oaks

Live MLS inventory for Bent 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.

619 Forest Troll Drive home for sale in Bent Oaks

Active · 2 daysTop listing

$429,900

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,889 sqft · built 1987

619 Forest Troll Drive, Port Orange, 32127

RenovatedBest valuePool

Listed by Century 21 Sundance Realty

Interactive Map

Bent Oaks on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

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.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from Bent Oaks. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Downtown DeLand~8 to 10 min · historic Woodland Boulevard shops and dining (approximate, confirm)

Stetson University~8 min · DeLand's university (approximate, confirm)

Interstate 4~10 to 15 min · via SR-44 toward Orlando or Daytona (approximate, confirm)

AdventHealth DeLand~8 min · hospital and medical (approximate, confirm)

Daytona Beach~35 to 40 min · east via US-92 or I-4 and I-95

Orlando~45 to 55 min · southwest via I-4

Blue Spring State Park~15 to 20 min · springs and the St. Johns River (approximate, confirm)

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. 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

Bent 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

Bent 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 Bent Oaks address.

The takeaway

What actually affects an established DeLand subdivision here, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Bent Oaks

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThe neighborhood is built out, so there is no new competing supply inside it. The relevant factors are the county tax picture and the condition of individual homes, with West Volusia growth shaping the broader DeLand market.

Volusia County millage and the tax line

NeutralVolusia County and DeLand set the millage that drives the tax line; read the figure for the specific parcel, since homestead status and assessed value change it. impact

SignificanceRadius: Countywide

Volusia County millage and the tax line

Inland location and lower coastal-insurance pressure

NeutralAs an inland West Volusia neighborhood, Bent Oaks is away from coastal wind exposure, though buyers should still confirm the flood zone and a standard insurance quote for the parcel. impact

SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Inland location and lower coastal-insurance pressure

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 Bent 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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2024
Taxes
Volusia County millage and the carrying-cost picture
Property taxes in DeLand are driven by the Volusia County millage and applicable municipal and district rates published by the Volusia County Property Appraiser, with homestead status and assessed value shaping the bill. Why it matters: Read the millage and the parcel's assessed value together, and add a standard insurance quote, to understand the true monthly before you write. Source

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 Strategy

The Bent Oaks buying strategy.

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

Inspect the home. In an established neighborhood of early-1990s homes, value turns on the specific property's roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical; get a full inspection and price the updates in.

Confirm any HOA and its dues. Verify whether Bent Oaks carries a homeowners association for the specific property and what the current dues and any deed restrictions are.

Pull the Volusia tax line for the parcel. Confirm the millage, assessed value, and homestead status for the specific home.

Check the flood zone and insurance. Although inland, pull the FEMA flood zone for the specific address and get a standard insurance quote during diligence.

Comp by size and condition. Homes here span a wide size range; price off the closest same-size, same-condition sale rather than a neighborhood-wide average.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A well-kept, updated home of the size you need on a good oak-canopied lot, with a confirmed tax line and any HOA dues verified.

Biggest Risk

Deferred maintenance on an early-1990s home, and confirming any HOA dues and restrictions.

Best Lot

Larger and well-treed oak lots carry a premium over smaller interior parcels.

Smart Timing

As an established, desirable DeLand neighborhood, well-kept homes move; a prepared buyer who has inspected and lined up financing can act.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

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.

Community Details at a Glance

Bent Oaks is an established single-family subdivision in DeLand, Volusia County, ZIP 32724, on the northeast side of the city, dating to about 1992 and organized into multiple units. It is named for the live oak trees that canopy its streets and is described as well-maintained and walkable, with clean streets and quality landscaping. Homes skew larger than much of the local market, cited in a range from roughly 1,869 to 3,566 square feet, making it a move-up option within DeLand at inland pricing. The neighborhood sits near schools including Freedom Elementary and DeLand Middle and within reach of historic downtown DeLand and Stetson University. As an inland West Volusia location, it is away from coastal wind exposure. Practical diligence centers on the home's condition, the Volusia County tax line, and any homeowners association.

Bent Oaks Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Bent Oaks.

The takeaway

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

Here are the broad resale bands in Bent Oaks today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: smaller homes needing updates

$395K to $395K

The lower-priced end is homes near the bottom of the size range around 1,869 square feet that need cosmetic or systems work. Inspect and price the updates in before you write.

Lowest entry

Mid: updated mid-size homes

$395K to $464K

The core is updated homes in the middle of the size range in good condition on the oak-canopied streets. Condition, roof age, and lot separate these more than floor plan does.

Most inventory

High: largest or fully renovated homes

$464K to $464K

The top is the largest homes up toward 3,566 square feet or fully renovated properties on the best lots. Price each on its updates, size, and the closest comparable sale rather than a fixed band.

Strongest resale

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

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$430K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$395K to $395K

Entry: smaller homes needing updates

The lower-priced end is homes near the bottom of the size range around 1,869 square feet that need cosmetic or systems work. Inspect and price the updates in before you write.

$395K to $464K

Mid: updated mid-size homes

The core is updated homes in the middle of the size range in good condition on the oak-canopied streets. Condition, roof age, and lot separate these more than floor plan does.

$464K to $464K

High: largest or fully renovated homes

The top is the largest homes up toward 3,566 square feet or fully renovated properties on the best lots. Price each on its updates, size, and the closest comparable sale rather than a fixed band.

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

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Bent Oaks, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

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

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Bent Oaks is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

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.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Bent Oaks holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

No CDD on the tax billStrong

Central Intracoastal West locationStrong

Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong

$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive

All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

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

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 Bent 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.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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At Bent Oaks the larger homes, the live-oak canopy, and the established, walkable setting are the product. The deal is found in the individual home's condition and in the tax and HOA math, not in a neighborhood premium, so inspect the house, confirm any dues, and comp by size before you write.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.4B+ · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.4/10

Renovation Risk6.2/10

Location Efficiency7.4/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.4/10

Carrying Cost Advantage7.4/10

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.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Bent 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.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

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

Larger, well-treed oak lots carry a premium here.
Smaller interior parcels are the value play.
Size, condition, and lot drive price more than the headline number; comp like-for-like.

In an established subdivision with a wide size range, the price drivers after condition are home size and the quality of the oak-canopied lot. At Bent Oaks, larger homes and those on well-treed lots command a premium, but condition and updates are the other main drivers. The honest approach is to compare a home against the closest sale of similar size and condition rather than a neighborhood-wide average, and to weigh taxes, standard insurance, any HOA dues, and needed updates as part of the all-in cost.

The 15-Second Verdict

Bent Oaks in 15 seconds.

Best forMove-up buyers who want a larger home in an established, walkable, oak-canopied DeLand neighborhood.

Strong onSpace and stability: larger homes, mature landscaping, walkability, and proximity to schools and downtown DeLand.

WatchEarly-1990s home condition and confirming any HOA dues and deed restrictions.

Not forBuyers who want a new build, a gated amenity community, or a beachside location.

The edgeLarger homes at inland DeLand pricing, well off the coast and its wind-insurance pressures.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Confirm whether an HOA applies to the specific property and its dues.
Any dues here are likely modest, for common-area upkeep, not a big amenity deck.
The carrying cost is mainly taxes and standard insurance, not coastal premiums.

Whether a homeowners association applies and at what cost should be confirmed for the specific property in this established subdivision; ask for the current dues and any deed restrictions before you buy. We do not publish a figure we have not verified.

If an association applies, confirm what it covers; in an established subdivision like this, any dues typically fund common-area upkeep and basic governance rather than a large amenity package.

There is no major clubhouse or resort amenity package indicated; Bent Oaks is an established residential subdivision known for its oak-canopied streets rather than an amenity community.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Bent Oaks buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxVolusia County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Bent Oaks.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

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.

Selling in Bent Oaks

Thinking of selling in Bent Oaks?

Your buyer is cross-shopping the other established DeLand neighborhoods, so sell what is specific and verifiable: your home's size and condition, the updates, the lot and oak canopy, any HOA dues, and a clean tax picture.

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 Bent Oaks, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping University Highlands, 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 Bent Oaks home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Bent 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.

See homes for sale in Bent Oaks on the map →

Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Bent 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.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Volusia County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,789/mo

Volusia County typical true cost to own

$151/mo

Volusia County typical home insurance

Check CDD

Confirm before you offer

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Volusia County scorecard.

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Bent Oaks Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Bent Oaks is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

n/a

Months supply

n/a

Median list

$429,500

Median sold

$191

Per sqft

n/a

Days on mkt

0/1/2

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32724 ZIP is $341,180, about 5.6% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bent Oaks?

It is an established single-family subdivision on the northeast side of DeLand, Volusia County, ZIP 32724, southeast of the University area and northeast of Spring Garden (neighborhoods.com; swannre.com, 2026). The MLS may list it as Bent Oak.

When was it built?

The community dates to about 1992 and is organized into multiple units, with mature, oak-canopied streets (neighborhoods.com, 2026).

What kinds of homes are there?

Single-family homes that skew larger than much of the local market, cited in a range from roughly 1,869 to 3,566 square feet (neighborhoods.com, 2026).

Is there an HOA?

Confirm whether a homeowners association applies to the specific property and what the current dues and any deed restrictions are before you rely on it.

Why is it called Bent Oaks?

It is named for the live oak trees that canopy its streets, which define the neighborhood's character (neighborhoods.com, 2026).

How far is the coast?

DeLand is an inland West Volusia city; Daytona Beach and the coast are roughly 35 to 40 minutes east, which also keeps the neighborhood away from coastal wind-insurance pressure.

What are the taxes like?

Property taxes are driven by the Volusia County millage and DeLand municipal and district rates published by the Volusia County Property Appraiser, with homestead status and assessed value shaping the bill; read the figure for the specific parcel (VCPA, 2024).

Is it in a flood zone?

As an inland neighborhood, coastal flood exposure is lower, but flood-zone status still varies by parcel; pull the FEMA flood zone for the specific address during diligence.

What schools serve the neighborhood?

It sits near Freedom Elementary and DeLand Middle and is in the Volusia County Schools district; verify the current zoned schools for the specific property using the district locator before you rely on it (swannre.com, 2026).

What is nearby?

Historic downtown DeLand, Stetson University, AdventHealth DeLand, and Blue Spring State Park are all within a short drive, with I-4 access toward Orlando and the coast.

Is it a good investment?

It offers larger homes in an established, walkable DeLand neighborhood at inland pricing, but value turns on the specific home's condition and any HOA dues, so inspect, confirm the dues, and comp by size before deciding.

Is it walkable?

It is considered a walkable neighborhood, with residents noted for walking its oak-canopied streets, and it sits close to schools (nextdoor.com, 2026).

Who is the best real estate agent for Bent Oaks Real Estate?

The best agent for Bent Oaks Real Estate is one who actively works DeLand and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Bent Oaks Real Estate.

How do I find a top DeLand real estate agent who knows Bent Oaks Real Estate?

Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Bent Oaks Real Estate and the wider DeLand area.

Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Bent Oaks Real Estate?

Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Bent Oaks Real Estate purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Bent Oaks?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want a larger home in an established, walkable, oak-canopied DeLand neighborhoodExcellent fit

You value mature landscaping and proximity to schools and downtown DeLandExcellent fit

You will inspect an early-1990s home and confirm any HOA dues and the tax pictureExcellent fit

You want a new build or a gated amenity communityProbably not

You want to be near the beachProbably not

You want a small, low-maintenance footprint rather than a larger homeProbably not

Get the inside read on Bent Oaks

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Bent Oaks home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

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Bent Oak Deland median home price history from 2012 to 2024, chart by Momentum Realty — Median sale price in Bent Oak Deland, Florida by year (2012 to 2024). Source: Momentum Realty.

Bent Oaks Homes for Sale in DeLand, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who Bent Oaks is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Bent Oaks is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Bent Oaks

Bent Oaks on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Bent Oaks

Volusia County millage and the tax line

Inland location and lower coastal-insurance pressure

Volusia County millage and the carrying-cost picture

The Bent Oaks buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Bent Oaks.

What ~$430K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Bent Oaks holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Bent Oaks

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Bent Oaks is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Bent Oaks in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Bent Oaks buy.

Thinking of selling in Bent Oaks?

In Bent Oaks, condition and view decide your number

What is your Bent Oaks home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Bent Oaks Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Bent Oaks?

Get the inside read on Bent Oaks

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