Community Details at a Glance
The Homes
Built
2005 to 2019 by ICI Homes
Home types
Single-family homes, reported roughly 1,742 to 3,430 sq ft (third-party listing data)
Setting
Gated, with conservation areas, lakes with fountains, pocket parks, and tree-lined streets
Construction
Newer block-and-stucco ICI product, generally one and two story
Costs & Fees
HOA
Reported around $240 to $340 per month (third-party listing data, 2026); confirm the current amount and what it covers with the association
What dues cover
Gate and common-area maintenance, the clubhouse, fitness center, and pool, plus conservation and pond upkeep (confirm exact scope)
Property tax
Reported average annual property tax around $5,366 (third-party, 2026); your figure depends on assessed value, exemptions, and millage
CDD
None identified; verify on the specific parcel tax bill
Amenities
Clubhouse + fitness
Community clubhouse with a private fitness center
Pool
Resort-style beach-entry swimming pool
Recreation
Children's playground, plus bike trails and walking paths
Setting
Conservation buffers, lakes with fountains, pocket parks, and gazebos
Location
Setting
Ormond Beach, near the Hand Avenue and Airport Road corridor west of the Halifax River
Daytona Beach
~8 to 10 miles, ~15 to 20 min
Ormond Beach oceanfront
~6 to 8 miles, ~15 min east
Home types: one product, priced by plan and lot
Chelsea Place is single-family throughout, with ICI floor plans reported from roughly 1,742 to 3,430 square feet. There is no condo or townhome tier here, which keeps the buyer pool focused but also means the entry price is higher than communities with attached product.
Smaller plans, toward the 1,742 sq ft end, are the entry into the gate and the amenities. Mid-size homes, especially on lake-view or conservation-buffer lots, are the broad middle, where water and preserve views and updated finishes drive premiums. The largest plans, toward 3,430 sq ft on the best lots with pools, are the top of the community. Because the product is uniform, the lot and the condition do most of the price work, walk the lot, check the view, and weigh the updates carefully.
What living here is actually like
Day to day, Chelsea Place lives like a quiet, gated Ormond Beach community with a manicured, planned feel. The streets are tree-lined, the ponds and fountains are kept up, and the clubhouse, pool, and fitness center see steady use. It is suburban Florida done turn-key, and the gate and the conservation buffers keep it calm.
Who is this community a fit for?
Buyers who want a newer, gated, amenitized single-family home in Ormond Beach without taking on a renovation: those relocating who want move-in readiness, buyers who value a clubhouse and pool and fitness center close to home, and anyone who prefers a planned, manicured setting over older mixed-age stock. The above-median price point sets the buyer pool.
What is the drive to the beach?
The Ormond Beach oceanfront is about 6 to 8 miles, roughly 15 minutes east. Daytona Beach is about 8 to 10 miles, 15 to 20 minutes south. Both are easy day trips, though Chelsea Place is an inland, west-of-the-river community, not a walk-to-beach address.
What is nearby for daily errands?
The Hand Avenue and Airport Road corridor, plus the nearby Tomoka Town Center and Tanger Outlets, cover everyday and big-box retail, dining, and the AdventHealth footprint, all within a short drive. I-95 is roughly ten minutes out for regional trips.
Is it a quiet community?
Generally yes. The gate limits through traffic, the conservation buffers separate the community from busier corridors, and the planned street layout keeps it calm. Listen from the specific lot at typical hours and check the conservation-edge and pond-edge positions before you commit.
The Chelsea Place buyer checklist
- HOA figures. Current dues, billing schedule, what they cover, reserves, and any planned increases, in writing from the association.
- Specific build year. Confirm the home's year within the 2005 to 2019 window, plus roof age, HVAC, and any updates.
- Tax bill review. Pull the actual property tax bill and confirm no CDD or special district assessment appears before you close.
- Insurance quotes early. Even on newer stock, roof age and wind mitigation drive the premium. Get quotes inside the inspection window.
- Lot and view verification. Walk the specific lot and confirm the lake or conservation view before pricing a premium in.
- Flood zone check. Pull the FEMA designation for the exact parcel; conservation-buffer and pond-edge lots differ from interior lots.
- School zoning confirmation. Verify current Volusia County Schools assignments for the exact address.
- Plan-accurate comps. Pull solds for the same floor plan and lot type rather than community-wide averages.
Chelsea Place is the Ormond Beach community that wins for buyers who do not want a project. Newer ICI construction, a gate, a clubhouse and fitness center, and a resort-style pool add up to a turn-key proposition, and the uniform product makes the comp work cleaner than in mixed-age neighborhoods.
Our job is the part listings skip: confirming the specific build year and condition, verifying the HOA scope and the no-CDD status, reading the lot and view honestly, and front-loading the insurance and flood findings so you know exactly what you are buying and what it will cost to carry. That is what we mean by representing you, not the seller.
Chelsea Place vs. the alternatives
Most Chelsea Place shoppers are cross-shopping other Ormond Beach gated and amenitized communities. The honest comparison on age, amenities, and setting:
| Community | Defining Feature | The Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Breakaway Trails | Gated, guard-staffed, large wooded lots | Bigger lots and a staffed gate; older stock and a different, larger-acreage feel |
| Halifax Plantation | Golf and preserve community | A golf lifestyle and more amenities; larger and farther north, a different scale |
| Hunters Ridge | Amenity-rich, on the Ormond and Flagler line | Comparable newer product and amenities; farther west, partly in Flagler County |
| Tymber Creek | Established community west of I-95 | More mature setting and value pricing; older stock and a lighter amenity set |
| Chelsea Place | Gated, newer ICI single-family with a resort-style amenity set | Move-in-ready construction and full amenities; an above-median price and an inland, west-of-river position |
The verdict: if newer, gated, and turn-key with a real amenity campus is the priority, Chelsea Place fits cleanly. What it does not offer is a low entry price, large acreage, or a golf course. If those are your must-haves, the alternatives above fit better.
Pros and cons, no varnish
Pros
- Newer ICI construction (2005 to 2019), a lighter renovation budget than older stock
- Gated entry with a clubhouse, private fitness center, and resort-style pool
- Conservation buffers and lakes with fountains for a quieter, greener setting
- Uniform product, cleaner comps and a known build quality
- No CDD identified, a lighter annual carry than bond-financed plats
- Quick access to I-95, retail, and the Ormond Beach oceanfront
Cons
- Above-median Ormond Beach pricing, no condo or townhome entry tier
- Inland, west-of-river position, the beach is a drive, not a walk
- Built out, so most homes are resales, not new construction
- Front-of-window homes may be due for roof or system attention
- Lot and view premiums require careful verification
- HOA dues and rules to factor into the carry and the lifestyle
