Commonwealth in Port Orange

Commonwealth

Established non-HOA neighborhood · East Port Orange · ZIP 32127

One of Port Orange's most attainable entry points, a non-HOA pocket of manufactured and modest single-family homes on owned land.

No HOAAttainableOwned land
Live Market Pulse
47/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
This is a value market: prices turn on the home's condition, whether it is manufactured or stick-built, and the lot, more than on any community average.
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Built fromLive DBAAR data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseDBAAR
$124K
Median Price
3.7mo
Supply
113days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$126/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Commonwealth is about the most attainable way into Port Orange, a non-HOA pocket near Nova Road and Dunlawton with a mix of manufactured and modest single-family homes on owned land. The read is straightforward: condition and construction type set the number, and the no-HOA, no-lot-rent structure keeps carrying costs low. Your leverage is knowing which homes finance easily and which need a specialty or cash buyer."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Commonwealth, recorded in the local records as Commonwealth Mobile Estates with platted additions, is an established non-HOA neighborhood in east Port Orange near Nova Road and Dunlawton Avenue, in the 32127 ZIP. Despite the recorded name, listings include both manufactured homes and modest stick-built single-family homes, all on owned land with no lot rent.

This is the value tier of Port Orange. Homes are single-story, roughly 575 to 1,465 square feet, with origins dating to the late 1960s. There is no mandatory HOA and no community amenities, so the carrying cost is low and the home itself, its condition, and its construction type are what set the price.

Financing is the practical wrinkle: a manufactured home on owned land finances differently from a stick-built house, so buyers should line up the right loan early, and sellers should know which buyer pool fits their home.

Third-party portals put the recent median sale price near $139,000 in 2026, with active listings roughly in the $109,000 to $150,000 range (Neighborhoods.com, June 2026); treat those as illustrative third-party figures and price any specific home on its comps and condition.

Best for

  • Value buyers seeking the most attainable price point in Port Orange
  • Buyers who want no HOA and a low monthly carrying cost
  • Buyers comfortable with a manufactured or older stick-built home
  • Buyers who line up the right financing for the home type

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a new or amenity-rich community
  • Buyers who need a gated setting or a community pool
  • Buyers who want a turnkey luxury finish
  • Buyers who cannot arrange manufactured-home financing where it applies

How Commonwealth is performing right now

47/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
3.7Months of supplytight
131Median days on marketdays
0 : 4Under contract vs for salestrong demand
13Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+76%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 Commonwealth 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 Commonwealth buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Commonwealth

Live MLS inventory for Commonwealth. 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 Commonwealth 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 east Port Orange location is convenient: the Pavilion shopping, I-95, and the beaches are all a short drive, with downtown Daytona close behind.

Interstate 95 (Dunlawton Ave)~8 min · west via Dunlawton
Pavilion at Port Orange~5 min · shopping and dining
Atlantic beaches~12-15 min · east via Dunlawton Bridge
Downtown Daytona Beach~15-20 min · north
Halifax Health and AdventHealth~10-15 min · area hospitals
Daytona Beach Int'l Airport (DAB)~15-20 min · north near I-95

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
Commonwealth (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

Commonwealth 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 Commonwealth address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Commonwealth: resurfacing and turn-lane work on the Dunlawton corridor, ongoing commercial infill nearby, and the durable no-HOA cost advantage. Each item is noted with its source.

Recent Developments in Commonwealth

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

Net OutlookBullishThe attainable price point and no-HOA structure keep demand steady from value buyers. The watch items are corridor traffic during roadwork and per-parcel flood and insurance costs.

Dunlawton Avenue resurfacing from I-95 to Nova Road

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Corridor

Resurfacing the main arterial that serves the neighborhood is a maintenance positive with short-term construction impact.

Continued commercial growth on the Dunlawton and Nova corridor

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

New retail nearby adds day-to-day convenience to an attainable-priced pocket.

No HOA keeps carrying cost low

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: On-site

The absence of mandatory dues is a durable advantage for value-focused buyers.

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 Commonwealth, 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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  1. 2025
    Roads

    Dunlawton and Yorktowne turn-lane improvements advance

    The City of Port Orange advanced turn-lane work on the Dunlawton corridor, with design and right-of-way phases progressing through 2025. Why it matters: Corridor capacity improvements support access to the neighborhood. Source

  2. 2025
    Planning

    Port Orange notes commercial infill on the Dunlawton and Nova corridor

    The city's 2025 concurrency reporting described continued commercial growth along the Dunlawton Avenue and Nova Road corridor near the neighborhood. Why it matters: Nearby retail growth adds convenience without changing the neighborhood's attainable character. 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.

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

1

Confirm the construction type first. Manufactured versus stick-built changes the loan, the insurance, and the buyer pool, so verify it before anything else.

2

Line up the right financing early. Manufactured homes on owned land need a specific loan product; get pre-approved for the actual home type.

3

Inspect the systems and the roof. On older and manufactured homes, age of roof, HVAC, and tie-downs drives both cost and insurability.

4

Value the no-HOA, no-lot-rent structure. The low carrying cost is a real advantage; price it in versus communities with monthly dues.

5

Cross-shop nearby value pockets and compare Allandale in Port Orange.

Best Buy
Updated stick-built home or a recent manufactured home on a clean, owned lot
Biggest Risk
Older roof, HVAC, or tie-downs that raise insurance and limit financing
Best Lot
A larger or higher, drier lot near Nova Road over a tight interior parcel
Smart Timing
Get financing matched to the construction type before you offer
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.

HOA and CDD

There is no mandatory HOA and no lot rent; homes sit on owned land. No Community Development District is indicated. Confirm there are no special assessments or voluntary association costs, and check the tax bill, for a specific parcel.

The homes

Homes are single-story, roughly 575 to 1,465 square feet, a mix of manufactured and modest stick-built construction. Third-party portals put the recent median sale price near $139,000 in 2026, with active listings roughly $109,000 to $150,000. Construction type affects financing, so verify it per home.

Living here

This is a quiet, attainable pocket with no community amenities; the appeal is the low carrying cost and the location near the Pavilion at Port Orange, I-95, and the beaches a short drive east.

The takeaway

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

The Entry Buy
$55K to $112K

An older manufactured home or a fixer on a clean owned lot, the lowest cost of entry into Port Orange.

Lowest entry
The Updated Home
$112K to $163K

A recently updated manufactured home or modest stick-built house that finances cleanly, the core of this market.

Most inventory
The Stick-Built Value
$163K to $185K

A solid block or frame single-family home on a larger or drier lot, the homes with the widest buyer pool.

Strongest resale

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

$55K to $112K
The Entry Buy
An older manufactured home or a fixer on a clean owned lot, the lowest cost of entry into Port Orange.
$112K to $163K
The Updated Home
A recently updated manufactured home or modest stick-built house that finances cleanly, the core of this market.
$163K to $185K
The Stick-Built Value
A solid block or frame single-family home on a larger or drier lot, the homes with the widest buyer pool.

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
Asking price per square foot
Renovated$222
Original$220
Median days on market
Renovated162
Original129

From current Commonwealth listings (renovated 1, original 3); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

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.

No HOA, no lot rent, owned landStrong
Most attainable price in Port OrangeStrong
Convenient Dunlawton and Nova locationStrong
Construction type affects financingManage it
Older roofs and systems on some homesInspect 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 Commonwealth

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.

There is no HOA and no lot rent to price in. The deal is won or lost on condition, construction type, and the financing that fits.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.6B- · Buy Score
Resale Strength6.2/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency7.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.8/10

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 Commonwealth 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
  • A larger, drier lot beats a tight interior parcel
  • Owned land with no lot rent is the structural edge
  • Construction type matters as much as the lot
  • Higher ground near Nova Road reduces flood worry
  • Read the lot and the loan before the finishes

In a value, non-HOA neighborhood, the lot and the loan do as much work as the house. Owned land with no lot rent keeps carrying costs low and is the structural advantage here, and a larger or higher, drier lot near Nova Road reduces both flood worry and resale friction. Read the lot, confirm the construction type, and match the financing before you weigh the finishes.

Commonwealth in 15 seconds.

Best forValue buyers who want the most attainable entry into Port Orange with no HOA.
Biggest advantageNo HOA and no lot rent on owned land, the lowest carrying cost in the area.
Biggest riskConstruction type and condition can limit financing and raise insurance on older or manufactured homes.
Sweet spotAn updated home on a clean, owned lot that finances cleanly for a wide buyer pool.
Avoid ifYou want a new, gated, or amenity-rich community or a turnkey luxury finish.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • No mandatory HOA
  • No lot rent, land is owned
  • No community amenities
  • Lowest carrying cost in the area
  • Confirm no special assessments per parcel

There is no mandatory HOA and no lot rent; homes sit on owned land. No Community Development District is indicated. Confirm there are no special assessments or voluntary association costs, and check the tax bill, for a specific parcel.

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 Commonwealth, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Allandale, 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 Commonwealth home worth?

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

Commonwealth Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Commonwealth is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 3.7 months of supply, a median asking price of $137,400, and homes go under contract in about 131.0 days.

3.7
Months supply
$137,400
Median list
$123,500
Median sold
$126
Per sqft
131.0
Days on mkt
4/0/13
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32127 ZIP is $351,873, about 8.5% above 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 Commonwealth located?
Commonwealth is in east Port Orange near Nova Road and Dunlawton Avenue, in the 32127 ZIP, Volusia County.
Is there an HOA in Commonwealth?
No. Commonwealth is a non-HOA neighborhood with no lot rent; homes sit on owned land.
What kind of homes are in Commonwealth?
A mix of manufactured homes and modest stick-built single-family homes, single-story, roughly 575 to 1,465 square feet, with origins dating to the late 1960s.
Is Commonwealth a 55-plus community?
No source indicates an age restriction; it appears to be an all-ages neighborhood. Confirm any deed restrictions for a specific home.
What do homes cost in Commonwealth?
Third-party portals put the recent median sale price near $139,000 in 2026, with active listings roughly $109,000 to $150,000. Use a comparable-sales analysis on a specific home.
Can I get a mortgage on a manufactured home here?
Often yes, but a manufactured home on owned land uses a specific loan product. Get pre-approved for the actual construction type and confirm the home meets the lender's requirements.
Does Commonwealth have a CDD?
No Community Development District is indicated, which is consistent with the neighborhood's age and non-HOA status. Confirm per parcel on the tax bill.
What schools serve Commonwealth?
Commonwealth is in Volusia County Schools, with Sweetwater Elementary, Silver Sands Middle, and Spruce Creek High commonly cited for this part of Port Orange. Confirm the exact assignment by address.
Is Commonwealth gated or does it have a pool?
No. It is not gated and has no community amenities; features are per lot.
How far is Commonwealth from the beach and I-95?
The beaches are a short drive east across the Halifax River, and I-95 is minutes west via Dunlawton Avenue. Confirm your real drive at your real departure time.
You want the most attainable price point in Port OrangeExcellent fit
You want no HOA and a low monthly carrying costExcellent fit
You are comfortable with a manufactured or older stick-built homeExcellent fit
You can line up financing matched to the construction typeExcellent fit
You value owned land with no lot rentExcellent fit
You want a new or amenity-rich communityProbably not
You need a gated setting or community poolProbably not
You want a turnkey luxury finishProbably not
You cannot arrange manufactured-home financing where it appliesProbably not
You want a homeowners association maintaining the streetscapeProbably not

Get the inside read on Commonwealth

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