Commonwealth in Port Orange

Commonwealth
Homes for Sale in Port Orange, FL

Community in Port Orange · Volusia County · ZIP 32127
1,018 homesBuilt 1901–2024Median sale $124K
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Live Market Pulse
45/100
Market Heat
Normal for Commonwealth
2013 → 2026 · 85 at the 2022 peak
0 is Commonwealth's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 45. How it's scored
Built fromLive DBAMLS data25 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Commonwealth Housing Pulse DBAMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$124K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 3.1% vs the prior 12 months
-3.1%
1-yr price change
n = 12 and 12 sales in the two windows
$126/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $139 in 2022
88.3%
Sale vs ask
Volusia median: 93.9%
+174%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $45K median in 2012
Tempo
5.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
147days
Median DOM · closed
34 days at the 2022 low
29%
Under contract
Volusia: 21% (1,376 of 6,536)
5 · 2
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
12
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 16 a year
Ownership and context
48%
Owner-occupied · Commonwealth
492 of 1031 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
52%
Non-owner-occupied · Commonwealth
incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 12% out-of-state
69%
Cash buyers · Commonwealth
9 of 13 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
1,018
Homes in the community
plus 13 vacant residential lots · 1031 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 25 years of records
Est. 1901
Community established
homes built 1901-2024, median 1973 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 96 in 2008
1,018sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
1.2%/yr
Turnover rate
about 12 of 1018 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Commonwealth's numbers point to a value-driven, condition-sensitive market. The median sale price sits at $120,000 against a median of $121.95 per square foot, and the median living area is just 1,013 square feet — this is a compact housing stock, not a move-up product. Homes here span a wide build history, from 1901 up through 2024, with a median build year of 1973, so condition and updates, not just age, do most of the work in setting price at showing time.

The pace here is slow and inventory is thin: median days on market run 129, with only 5 active listings and 13 closings in the tracked window. Pricing has cooled 22.8% year-over-year, though it remains up 167% since 2012, and months of supply sits at 5.0 — a balanced read rather than a seller's or buyer's extreme. For sellers, that means realistic, condition-adjusted pricing matters more than ever; for buyers, it means real room to negotiate and no pressure to rush a decision.

Commonwealth Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 1, 2026

Commonwealth right now

🟡 Balanced market. 5.0 months of supply and 29% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of DBAMLS records, as of August 1, 2026. Confidence: High (7 active and pending listings, 12 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($124K) is down 3.1% from the prior 12 months ($128K) and up 174% since 2012. With about 16 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level DBAMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 1. Confidence: Medium (12 and 12 sales in the two windows).

What's unique here: the median sale price is about 67% below the typical Volusia County sale ($124K vs $370K, trailing 12 months, DBAMLS records).

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Updated August 1, 2026 · Live data: DBAMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Commonwealth market snapshot (as of August 1, 2026): the median sale price is about $124K ($126 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 147 days on market for closed sales, and 5.0 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 3% from the prior 12 months and up 174% since 2012, computed from record-level DBAMLS closed sales (12 closings in the current window).

Commonwealth is a community of 1,018 homes in Port Orange, Volusia County, built between 1901 and 2024 (median 1973.0), with a median living area of about 1,013 square feet. 48% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Commonwealth is a Port Orange community of 1,018 homes with an unusually long build history — construction dated from 1901 through 2024 and a median build year of 1973 — set against a median price of $120,000 and a compact 1,013-square-foot median footprint.

Best for

  • Buyers working with a budget near the $120,000 median who prioritize price over square footage.
  • Buyers willing to take on an older home in exchange for a lower entry cost.
  • Buyers or investors comfortable with a slower, 129-day-median sales pace and a thin pool of active listings.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need more living space than the roughly 1,013-square-foot median.
  • Buyers who want consistent construction era rather than a 1901-to-2024 build range.
  • Buyers expecting built-in community amenities, since none are identified in current MLS listings.

Windows contain 10 to 32 sales each (12 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$50K$100K$150K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 3.1% year over year; up 174% since 2012.
Every sale since 2001 · price vs size
$0$100K$200K1k2k
406 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$50$100$15020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $37 in 2012 to a $139 peak in 2022; $126 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
5010015020122014201620182020202220242026
34 days at the 2022 low; 147 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
80%90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
88.3% now vs Volusia 93.9%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
010203020122014201620182020202220242026
10 to 32 a year; 12 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Commonwealth vs Volusia
100200300Volusia +222%Commonwealth +174%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same DBAMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
05010020002004200820122016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 96 quit in 2008; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
85 at the 2022 peak, 24 in the troughs, 45 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

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.

$1,988/mo
Volusia County typical true cost to own
$151/mo
Volusia County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

Commonwealth Market Scorecard

Buyer's Market

Commonwealth is currently a buyer's market. About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $141,950, and homes go under contract in about 140.0 days.

6.0
Months supply
$141,950
Median list
$123,500
Median sold
$126
Per sqft
140.0
Days on mkt
6/1/12
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32127 ZIP is $354,494, about 8.6% above 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.

Housing distress & ownership in Commonwealth, Port Orange

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 25 listings

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. © 2026 Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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 2026-07-14, priced high to low. © 2026 Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from DBAMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Volusia County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Port Orange · Elementary
  • Silver Sands · Middle
  • Spruce Creek · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Commonwealth listings and can change; always confirm with Volusia County Public Schools for a specific address.

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

Recent Developments in Commonwealth

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 August 2026.

Dev Momentum60/100 · Active
  1. July 2026
    Infrastructure

    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 19 miles northwest of Commonwealth, elsewhere in Volusia County.

    Source: CFL Roads
  2. May 2026
    Development

    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 site is about 10 miles northwest of Commonwealth.

    Source: Observer Local News
  3. March 2026
    Infrastructure

    FDOT builds a new $75 million I-95 interchange at Pioneer Trail near New Smyrna Beach

    The Florida Department of Transportation is building a new $75 million interchange on Interstate 95 at Pioneer Trail near New Smyrna Beach. The roughly 2-mile project widens Pioneer Trail to four lanes and adds a roundabout at Turnbull Bay Road, with construction underway in 2026.

    What it may mean for the marketA new interstate interchange improves access and shortens drive times in southeast Volusia, the kind of infrastructure that has historically shaped where demand and new development concentrate. The site is about 6 miles southwest of Commonwealth.

    Source: Florida DOT (cflroads)

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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 Commonwealth today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Commonwealth.

Best Buy
Buyers prioritizing a lower entry price over move-in-ready square footage.
Biggest Risk
Wide condition spread — a build range from 1901 to 2024 means comparable homes can differ sharply on updates and systems.
Sweet Spot
Buyers comfortable evaluating older housing stock alongside newer construction on the same streets, at a median price near $120,000.
Avoid If
You need more than the 1,013-square-foot median living area or want consistent, single-era construction across the block.

A Value Play With a Long Build History

Commonwealth counts 1,018 homes in Port Orange, Volusia County, with construction dated as far back as 1901 and as recent as 2024 — a median build year of 1973. That range means the community was built out gradually rather than in a single wave, and it shows up directly in the ppsf spread: the median of $121.95 per square foot is a starting reference, not a ceiling or floor, because condition and vintage vary so much unit to unit.

About 47.7% of homes here carry a homestead exemption on record, a signal of longer-term ownership status in the property data itself. No organized community amenities are identified in current MLS listings, so what buyers are paying for is the home and the location, not a clubhouse or amenity package. At a $120,000 median price with a compact 1,013-square-foot median footprint, this reads as an entry-point price tier for the broader Port Orange market.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Commonwealth. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
5.4C · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction5.2/10
Liquidity & Demand5.0/10
Owner Commitment4.8/10
Pricing Power2.2/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 5 factors (5.4). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +174% since 2012; Recent Direction -3.1% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 5.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 48% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 88.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

With only 5 active listings and a median of 129 days on market, Commonwealth is not a scroll-and-tour market — it rewards agents who track pricing history and condition variance house by house rather than relying on a handful of live listings. Momentum works the 13-closing window here alongside the broader Port Orange comps, so pricing a listing or structuring an offer starts from actual trade data, not a guess.

Commonwealth in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers prioritizing a lower entry price over move-in-ready square footage.
Biggest advantageNegotiating room — thin inventory and a 129-day median days-on-market favor patient, well-prepared offers.
Biggest riskWide condition spread — a build range from 1901 to 2024 means comparable homes can differ sharply on updates and systems.
Sweet spotBuyers comfortable evaluating older housing stock alongside newer construction on the same streets, at a median price near $120,000.
Avoid ifYou need more than the 1,013-square-foot median living area or want consistent, single-era construction across the block.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Commonwealth sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Commonwealth?
The median sale price in Commonwealth was $124K over the 12 months ending August 1, 2026 (12 closed sales, DBAMLS).
How long do homes in Commonwealth take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 1, 2026 took a median 147 days on market (12 sales, DBAMLS).
Is Commonwealth a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 1, 2026, Commonwealth is roughly balanced: 5.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (DBAMLS live counts).
How many homes are in Commonwealth?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 1,018 homes plus 13 vacant residential lots in Commonwealth (public records).
What share of Commonwealth is owner-occupied?
48% of Commonwealth parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Commonwealth built?
Homes in Commonwealth were built between 1901 and 2024, with a median year built of 1973.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Commonwealth?
Cash buyers took 69% of Commonwealth sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (9 of 13 closings, DBAMLS).
Have Commonwealth home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 174% since 2012, from $45K to $124K (DBAMLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Commonwealth?
The best agent for Commonwealth is one who actively works Port Orange and knows the community's pricing, fees, 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 Commonwealth.
How do I find a top Port Orange real estate agent who knows Commonwealth?
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 Commonwealth and the wider Port Orange area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Commonwealth?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Commonwealth purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers working with a budget near the $120,000 median who prioritize price over square footage.Excellent fit
Buyers willing to take on an older home in exchange for a lower entry cost.Excellent fit
Buyers or investors comfortable with a slower, 129-day-median sales pace and a thin pool of active listings.Excellent fit
Buyers who need more living space than the roughly 1,013-square-foot median.Probably not
Buyers who want consistent construction era rather than a 1901-to-2024 build range.Probably not
Buyers expecting built-in community amenities, since none are identified in current MLS listings.Probably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsDBAMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 14, 2026)
Community market statsDBAMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 1, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (17 streets, ZIP 32119/32127/32129/32137))
Under-contract sharesDBAMLS records, as of 2026-07-18
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (406 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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