Cypress Head in Port Orange

Cypress Head Homes for Sale in Port Orange, FL

Public-golf community · Port Orange · ZIP 32128

Port Orange's city-owned public golf community, without the club-dues math.

No CDD identifiedCity-owned public golfNo mandatory club dues
Live Market Pulse
57/100
Momentum
Balanced Market
The community spans four product sections from condos to gated estates, so a single sale can swing the averages; the section, the lot, and the condition decide where a home trades.
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LiveMarket PulseDBAAR
$440K
Median Price
4mo
Supply
72days
Avg DOM
Balanced
Seller Leverage
$223/sf
Median $/Sqft
+0%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Cypress Head is the Port Orange community buyers overlook because it does not shout. The structural advantage is real and rare: the golf course is owned by the City of Port Orange, open to the public, and managed by KemperSports, so residents live on an Arthur Hills award-winner without ever writing a club-dues check. The read is section-specific, Golf Villas condos and gated-core estates are different markets with different fee layers, so I price the section and the lot, not the community name. The no-dues, no-CDD structure is a genuine carrying-cost edge over the private-club golf addresses in the corridor."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Cypress Head market snapshot (as of June 14, 2026): the median sale price is about $440K ($223 per sq ft), with homes averaging 72 days on market and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market. Values are up 0% over the past year and up 96% since 2012, based on 24 recent closings in live Daytona-area MLS data.

Cypress Head is a golf-course community of roughly 600 to 700 homes in southwest Port Orange, Volusia County, wrapped around the City-owned Golf Club at Cypress Head, an Arthur Hills-designed public course opened in 1992 and managed by KemperSports.

The community spans four product sections, Golf Villas condos and townhomes, The Lakes, The Palms, The Keys, and a gated Cypress Head core with the largest estates, built out from the early 1990s through the 2000s, mostly by Paytas Homes.

There is no CDD identified and no mandatory club dues, because the course is public and city-owned. The master HOA runs roughly $135 a quarter (confirm the current amount), with a separate gate fee in the gated core and a possible sub-association for the Golf Villas.

The course is a legitimate award-winner, ranked in Florida's Top 25 by GolfPass and voted best in Volusia and Flagler Counties every year since 2009, so golf-adjacent living here is priced like a standard Port Orange neighborhood rather than a private club.

Best for

  • Golfers who want an award-winning public course at their doorstep without club dues
  • Buyers who value a no-CDD, light-fee structure in southwest Port Orange
  • Buyers who want product flexibility from condo entry to a gated estate
  • Buyers who want the Spruce Creek High IB program without private-school tuition

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a private, equity-club golf experience
  • Those who want new construction with a builder warranty
  • Buyers who want waterfront or ocean proximity built in
  • Anyone who wants a resort-scale amenity campus or no HOA rules

How Cypress Head is performing right now

57/100
momentum
Balanced Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
4Months of supplytight
68Median days on marketdays
2 : 8Under contract vs for salestrong demand
24Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+96%Median price since 2012appreciation
+16%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 14, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Cypress Head listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
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Momentum buy score

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Cypress Head

Live MLS inventory for Cypress Head. 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 Cypress Head listings as of 2026-06-14, 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 Club & Membership

15-Second Take
  • City-owned, public Arthur Hills course (1992)
  • Top 25 Florida by GolfPass; best in Volusia/Flagler since 2009
  • Managed by KemperSports, professional operation
  • No mandatory club dues for residents, ever
  • Driving range, short-game area, Flagsticks Bar and Grill

Cypress Head is built around the City-owned Golf Club at Cypress Head, an 18-hole par-72 public course designed by Arthur Hills and Mike Dasher in 1992, restored by Dasher in 2015, and managed by KemperSports. The course is ranked in Florida's Top 25 by GolfPass and has been voted best in Volusia and Flagler Counties every year since 2009. Because the City owns it and play is public, there are no mandatory club dues or equity buy-in for residents, the structural advantage over every private-club golf community in the corridor. The community itself runs across four product sections with the largest estates in a gated core.

The takeaway

The southwest Port Orange position gives quick access to both I-95 and US-1, putting Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, and the beaches all within easy range.

AdventHealth / Halifax Health Port Orange~10-12 min · ~5 miles
I-95 (Port Orange interchange)~8-10 min · ~4 miles
New Smyrna Beach~14-16 min · ~10 miles
Daytona Beach (beachside)~20-25 min · ~12 miles
Daytona Beach Int'l Airport~18-22 min · ~10 miles
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University~20 min · ~11 miles
Orlando (via I-95 and I-4)~60-70 min · ~60 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
Cypress Head (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

Cypress Head 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 Cypress Head address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Cypress Head: the city-owned, no-dues golf structure, the no-CDD carry, and the Pioneer Trail corridor investment. Each item reflects sourced community and market facts.

Recent Developments in Cypress Head

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

Net OutlookBullishThe no-dues golf structure and corridor investment point up; the near-term watch item is how quickly the broader Volusia market firms after the 2025 to 2026 softening.

City-owned public course, no mandatory club dues

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: On-site

A Top 25 Florida course at public green fees with no club bill is a structural advantage no private-club community in the corridor can match.

No CDD identified, a lighter annual carry

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

The absence of a CDD bond is a resale positive versus bond-financed new plats at a similar price.

Pioneer Trail widening and I-95 interchange work

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Regional

Road and interchange investment improves regional access to southwest Port Orange over time, supporting demand.

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 section-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 Cypress Head, 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 Cypress Head, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

    1

    Define the section first. Golf Villas, The Lakes, The Keys, or the gated core, the comp set, fee structure, and strategy differ completely by section.

    2

    Pull section-accurate solds. Same section, same renovation level, same lot type, not community-wide averages that blend four products.

    3

    Verify the full fee stack. Master HOA, gated-section gate fee, and any Golf Villas sub-association, get all layers in writing.

    4

    Front-load insurance and inspection findings. On 1990s and 2000s stock, roof, panel, and HVAC vintage drive insurability and premium.

    5

    Walk the golf lot. Not every home labeled golf-adjacent has a real fairway view; verify sight lines before pricing a premium.

    Best Buy
    A renovated Lakes, Palms, or Keys single-family home matched to section-accurate comps
    Biggest Risk
    Pricing off a golf-view premium without verifying the actual view and noise
    Best Lot
    Genuine golf-frontage or lake-view lots over interior homesites
    Smart Timing
    Confirm the master HOA, any sub-association, and the gated-core gate fee
    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

    The Homes

    Home count

    ~600-700 across all sections (est.)

    Built

    Early 1990s-2000s; Paytas Homes majority builder

    Sizes

    ~1,200 sf condos to 5,100+ sf gated-core estates

    Sections

    Golf Villas, The Lakes, The Palms, The Keys, gated Cypress Head core

    Costs & Fees

    Master HOA

    ~$135/quarter ($540/yr); confirm current amount with association

    Gated section add-on

    ~$200/yr extra for gate maintenance in the gated core; confirm

    CDD

    None identified -- confirm on the tax bill of the specific parcel

    Golf

    Public pay-to-play; no mandatory club dues ever

    Amenities

    Golf

    18-hole par-72 public course, City of Port Orange, KemperSports-managed

    Clubhouse

    Community clubhouse, pool, tennis, pickleball

    Dining

    Flagsticks Bar and Grill at the golf course

    Practice

    Full grass-tee driving range, short-game area, golf shop

    Location

    Setting

    Southwest Port Orange off Pioneer Trail/Airport Road corridor

    Daytona Beach

    ~10-12 miles, ~20 min via US-1 or I-95

    New Smyrna Beach

    ~10 miles south, ~14-16 min

    Home types: four sections, four different conversations

    Cypress Head is not one community with one product type -- it is four distinct sections with different price points, architectures, and fee layers, all sharing the city-owned golf course as their common asset. Understanding which section you are shopping is as important as knowing the community name.

    Golf Villas is the attached-product section: two- and three-bedroom condos and townhomes positioned directly across from the course. These are the entry tier, roughly $280,000 to $390,000, and they carry the most fee complexity -- a sub-association stacked on the master. Verify the full fee picture. The Lakes and The Palms are the mid-community sections; The Palms includes duplex product. The Keys steps up in size -- larger detached homes with two-car garages, prices typically ranging from the upper $400,000s to the low $600,000s. The gated Cypress Head core in the southernmost section has the biggest homes: typically over 3,500 sq ft, up to 5,100+ sq ft, prices from roughly $540,000 to $720,000 and beyond. A separate gate fee applies here; confirm the current amount.

    Paytas Homes built the majority of the community during the early 1990s through the mid-2000s, and the architectural character is consistent: Spanish Revival and traditional designs, stucco exteriors, red tile roofs, curvilinear streets blended with the golf layout, and many homes with in-ground pools. Most stock runs 1,800 to 3,500 square feet in the core single-family sections, with the Golf Villas starting around 1,200 square feet. Condition varies significantly between homes -- renovated examples command real premiums over original-condition twins, and that gap is how you find value or get burned.

    What living here is actually like

    Day to day, Cypress Head lives like a quiet Port Orange neighborhood with a golf course in the backyard. Golf carts move between homes and the clubhouse. The pool and pickleball courts get real use. The social calendar at the clubhouse runs most weeks of the year. Flagsticks does a steady lunch and dinner business. It is active-lifestyle suburban Florida without the resort pretense -- and without the monthly bill that resort pretense usually costs.

    Who actually lives here?

    A broad mix: retirees and active adults drawn by golf-cart living and the no-dues course, families attracted by Spruce Creek High's IB program, Port Orange professionals who wanted a golf-adjacent address without a private club commitment, and long-timers from the original 1990s build-out. The price range -- condos in the $280,000s to gated estates over $700,000 -- keeps the mix wide.

    What is the drive to the beach?

    Daytona Beach is roughly 10-12 miles and 20-25 minutes depending on route. New Smyrna Beach is closer -- about 10 miles south, 14-16 minutes. Neither is a long trip, and the light traffic in Port Orange proper means the drive rarely surprises you.

    What is nearby for daily errands?

    Southwest Port Orange and the Airport Road corridor have solid everyday retail: grocery options, restaurants, and medical facilities including the AdventHealth and Halifax Health footprints in the area. The Pioneer Trail and Williamson Boulevard corridors are developing rapidly, adding more options within a short drive.

    Is it a quiet neighborhood?

    Yes, generally -- the curvilinear street design limits through traffic, the golf course provides a natural noise buffer for course-adjacent homes, and southwest Port Orange is not a high-traffic area. Golf-course homes will hear the occasional range or cart activity, which most residents treat as an amenity. Listen from the specific lot at typical hours before you commit.

    The Cypress Head buyer checklist
    • Master HOA figures. Current quarterly assessment, what it covers, payment schedule, and any recent or planned increases -- in writing from the association.
    • Section-specific fees. Gated core gate fee, Golf Villas sub-association dues, or any other layer for the specific product -- verify all of them, not just the master.
    • Tax bill review. Pull the actual property tax bill and confirm no CDD or special district assessment appears before you close.
    • Insurance quotes early. Roof age, panel type, and HVAC vintage on 1990s-2000s stock decide your premium and sometimes your loan approval. Get quotes inside the inspection window.
    • Golf lot verification. Walk the specific backyard and verify the actual fairway view, noise level, and errant-ball exposure before pricing a golf premium into your offer.
    • School zoning confirmation. Verify current Volusia County Schools zoning for the exact parcel address -- do not rely on neighborhood-level generalizations.
    • Section condition context. Pull solds for the same section and same renovation level as the specific home; the community price range is too wide to use as a comp.
    • Flood zone check. Pull the FEMA designation for the specific parcel and get a real insurance quote on the exact home before you write the offer.
    Jon Brooks · Co-Founder, Momentum Realty

    Cypress Head is the community that gets passed over by buyers who are pattern-matching on private-club golf and missing the point. The city-owned structure means residents get a legitimately award-winning Arthur Hills course without the club dues, the equity buy-in, or the monthly statement. That is not a compromise -- that is a better deal than most private golf communities offer.

    Our job is the part listings skip: pulling the section-accurate comps, verifying the full fee stack for the specific product, front-loading the insurance and inspection findings on 1990s homes, and reading the lot position honestly so you know exactly what you are buying and what it is worth. That is what we mean by representing you, not the seller.

    Cypress Head vs. the alternatives

    Most Cypress Head shoppers are cross-shopping other golf or gated addresses in the Volusia-Flagler corridor. The honest comparison on annual carrying costs and golf access:

    CommunityGolf Access ModelThe Trade
    Spruce Creek Fly-InPrivate airpark community; golf nearby but not within gatesThe legendary aviation address just miles away; different lifestyle, no on-site golf course
    LPGA InternationalSemi-private; two Jones-designed courses; membership optionsMore course variety and a prestige brand; membership math enters the picture
    Pelican BayGated community with golfSouth Daytona Beach proximity; different scale and price band
    Halifax PlantationSemi-private golf in Ormond BeachOrmond Beach address with a longer commute south; different community character
    Grand HavenPrivate Jack Nicklaus Signature; optional membershipIntracoastal guard-gated prestige with a CDD and optional private club -- the premium benchmark to the north
    Cypress HeadCity-owned public course; no dues, no membership requiredAward-winning Arthur Hills course without any club math; lighter HOA, no CDD identified

    The verdict: no other community in the corridor pairs a legitimately Top 25 Florida golf course with a zero-mandatory-club-dues structure. What it costs you is the guard gate, the resort-campus scale, and the private-club cachet some buyers value. If golf is your reason and the club bill is your hesitation, Cypress Head is the answer.

    Cross-shopping these communities? We will run the true annual carry-cost comparison -- HOA, CDD, club dues, insurance -- side by side for the specific homes you are weighing.
    Compare the Real Numbers →
    Pros and cons, no varnish

    Pros

    • City-owned public course -- no club dues, no equity buy-in, no membership math
    • Arthur Hills design, Top 25 Florida, best in Volusia/Flagler since 2009
    • No CDD identified -- lighter annual carry cost than bond-financed communities
    • Four product sections from condo entry to gated estates -- wide buyer-pool appeal
    • Spruce Creek High School IB magnet -- largest in North America, top-ranked in the county
    • Southwest Port Orange corridor with improving infrastructure and access

    Cons

    • Most housing stock is 1990s-2000s vintage -- insurance and update budgets are real
    • No guard gate at the community level (only the gated core section)
    • Not a resort-scale amenity campus -- clubhouse and pool are community-grade, not luxury-grade
    • No Intracoastal or ocean proximity -- beach is a 20-plus-minute drive
    • Pioneer Trail corridor still developing -- some commercial and traffic growth ahead
    • Multiple HOA layers depending on section -- requires careful due diligence by product type
    The takeaway

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

    Golf Villas and townhomes
    $319K to $430K

    Condos and attached villas across from the course, the entry tier. Verify any sub-association beyond the master fee and budget age-related updates.

    Lowest entry
    Lakes, Palms and Keys single-family
    $430K to $600K

    The broad middle: detached 1990s to 2000s homes on interior, preserve, and golf-view lots, where renovations and views drive premiums.

    Most inventory
    Gated Cypress Head core
    $600K to $670K

    The southernmost gated section with the largest estates and scarcest inventory, the highest per-foot values in 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.

    $319K to $430K
    Golf Villas and townhomes
    Condos and attached villas across from the course, the entry tier. Verify any sub-association beyond the master fee and budget age-related updates.
    $430K to $600K
    Lakes, Palms and Keys single-family
    The broad middle: detached 1990s to 2000s homes on interior, preserve, and golf-view lots, where renovations and views drive premiums.
    $600K to $670K
    Gated Cypress Head core
    The southernmost gated section with the largest estates and scarcest inventory, the highest per-foot values in 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
    • Golf and lake lots 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.

    No CDD identified on the tax billStrong
    City-owned public course, no club duesStrong
    Award-winning Arthur Hills courseStrong
    Spruce Creek High IB programPositive
    1990s and 2000s stock, multiple HOA layersManage it

    Momentum analysis based on the no-CDD structure, central location, built-out lot scarcity, the funded club plan, and the all-resale 1990s housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

    Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
    Operator Note

    The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated golf or lake home priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest estate often pay estate prices for what is really a renovation project.

    5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Cypress Head

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

    In an all-resale, seven-figure, renovation-driven market, the same five mistakes cost buyers the most. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

    The city-owned course and the gates are priced into every listing. The deal is won or lost on the section, the lot, and the renovation math.

    Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
    8.4B+ · Buy Score
    Resale Strength8.4/10
    Renovation Risk6.2/10
    Location Efficiency8.2/10
    Long-Term Defensibility8.6/10
    Carrying Cost Advantage8.2/10

    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 Cypress Head 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
    GolfLake / 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
    • Golf-frontage and lake-view lots hold value best
    • Interior lots are the clean, lower entry
    • Not every golf-adjacent lot has a real fairway view
    • The lot and the view cannot be changed, the home can
    • Verify sight lines and noise before the golf premium

    Cypress Head is four product sections sharing one city-owned course, so the section and the lot do most of the price work. A genuine golf-frontage lot backs a fairway that cannot be built over; a lake-view lot carries scenery; an interior lot is the clean entry. Condition can be renovated; the lot and the view cannot. Confirm the actual fairway view, the noise, and the errant-ball exposure for the specific backyard before you price a golf premium into your offer.

    Cypress Head in 15 seconds.

    Best forGolfers who want a city-owned, award-winning public course at their doorstep without club dues.
    Biggest advantageNo mandatory club dues and no CDD identified, a real carrying-cost edge over private-club golf.
    Biggest riskRenovation and insurance costs on 1990s and 2000s stock, plus multiple HOA layers by section.
    Sweet spotA renovated single-family home on a golf or lake lot matched to section-accurate comps.
    Avoid ifYou want a private equity club, new construction, or waterfront proximity.

    HOA, CDD & Fees

    15-Second Take
    • No CDD identified, a lighter annual carry
    • Master HOA reported ~$135/quarter
    • No mandatory golf club dues, the course is public
    • Gated core adds a separate gate fee
    • Golf Villas may carry a sub-association, verify

    Cypress Head's cost structure is straightforwardly light compared to private golf communities. The master association charges roughly $135 per quarter (approximately $540 per year) and covers common-area maintenance, the community clubhouse, pool, tennis and pickleball courts. Confirm the exact current amount with the association -- figures are always subject to board adjustments and this guide does not manufacture precise numbers.

    The gated Cypress Head core section -- the southernmost part of the community with the largest homes -- historically carries an additional annual fee for gate maintenance, reported at around $200 per year. Confirm this for any gated-section property. The Golf Villas condos and townhomes may carry a sub-association fee stacked on the master; get the full picture for the specific unit during due diligence.

    The structural advantage: the Golf Club at Cypress Head is owned by the City of Port Orange, not a private club. There are no mandatory golf club dues, no equity buy-in, and no required membership at any tier. You get a Top 25 Florida course at your back door and pay public green fees only when you choose to play. No community in the private-club golf corridor can match this fee structure.

    On the tax side: no CDD has been identified for Cypress Head. It is a 1990s community developed before the modern bond-financed CDD model became standard in Florida. Always verify by reviewing the actual property tax bill for the specific parcel -- that is where any district assessment would appear.

    Want the current master HOA amount, sub-association fees for the specific section, and a full carry-cost comparison against private golf alternatives?
    Get the Real Fee Stack →
    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 Cypress Head, condition and view decide your number

    Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Sabal Creek, 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 Cypress Head home worth?

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    Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

    Median sale prices in Cypress Head 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.

    How much local inventory is already under contract

    27% of homes for sale in ZIP 32128 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-06-23).

    Cypress Head Market Scorecard

    Buyer-Leaning Market

    Cypress Head is currently a buyer-leaning market. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $512,450, and homes go under contract in about 78.5 days.

    4.0
    Months supply
    $512,450
    Median list
    $440,000
    Median sold
    $223
    Per sqft
    78.5
    Days on mkt
    8/1/24
    Active/Pend/Sold

    Typical home value in the 32128 ZIP is $436,651, about 4.5% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is the Golf Club at Cypress Head private or public?
    It is a public golf course. The City of Port Orange owns it, and KemperSports manages it. Any golfer can book a tee time -- there is no private membership required, no equity buy-in, and residents of Cypress Head pay the same public green fees as anyone else. That is the community's defining advantage over private-club golf addresses.
    Do I have to pay club dues to live in Cypress Head?
    No. Because the course is city-owned and public, there are no mandatory club dues for residents. Golf is completely optional and pay-as-you-go. You can live on a golf-view lot and never pick up a club, or play daily -- the math is the same either way.
    Who designed the Cypress Head Golf Club course?
    Arthur Hills and Mike Dasher designed it, opening in 1992. Mike Dasher restored the course in 2015. It plays par 72 at 6,805 yards from the tips with a course rating of 72.9 and slope of 139. Water comes into play on 14 of the 18 holes.
    How has the course been recognized?
    Since 2009, the course has consistently been voted best golf course in both Volusia and Flagler Counties. GolfPass ranks it among Florida's Top 25 courses. It is a legitimate award-winner, not a dated amenity.
    What are the HOA fees at Cypress Head?
    The master association runs roughly $135 per quarter (approximately $540 per year) based on published information, but confirm the exact current amount with the association during due diligence. The gated Cypress Head core section has historically carried an additional amount annually for gate maintenance -- confirm that figure as well. Sub-associations for the Golf Villas product may add another layer; verify for the specific home you are considering.
    Is there a CDD at Cypress Head?
    No Community Development District has been identified for Cypress Head -- it is a 1990s community, not a bond-financed modern plat. Always verify by reviewing the property tax bill for the specific parcel, where any district assessment would appear.
    What are the different sections of Cypress Head?
    The community includes: The Golf Villas (condos and attached townhomes near the course); The Lakes (single-family homes); The Palms (includes duplexes); The Keys (larger single-family homes with two-car garages); and the gated Cypress Head core in the southernmost section with the largest estates. HOA structure and any sub-association fees vary by section.
    What are typical home prices in Cypress Head?
    Based on third-party listing data, the range runs from roughly $280,000 to $390,000 for Golf Villas condos and townhomes, $350,000 to $590,000 for the middle sections, and $540,000 to $720,000 or more for the gated core estates. Confirm current pricing with your agent -- values shift with market conditions and individual home condition.
    Who built the homes in Cypress Head?
    Paytas Homes, a Volusia and Flagler County builder with a legacy dating to 1970, built the majority of the community. Most construction is from the early 1990s through the mid-2000s. Architecture skews Spanish Revival and traditional, with features like red tile roofs, stucco exteriors, and many homes with in-ground pools.
    What schools serve Cypress Head?
    The community is zoned for Volusia County Schools. Spruce Creek High School is the typical high school assignment -- it is the largest International Baccalaureate high school in North America and is rated 6 out of 10 by GreatSchools. Middle and elementary assignments are typically Silver Sands Middle and Spruce Creek Elementary, but confirm current zoning with Volusia County Schools for the exact address.
    How good is Spruce Creek High School?
    Spruce Creek High carries a 6/10 GreatSchools rating. US News ranks it number one in Volusia County. It offers an IB program, AP courses, has a 99 percent graduation rate, and average SAT scores around 1,230. It is the largest IB high school in North America. For buyers targeting a specific program, it merits a direct visit and conversation with the school.
    What amenities does Cypress Head have beyond the golf course?
    The community clubhouse includes a swimming pool and courts for tennis and pickleball. The Golf Club at Cypress Head adds a full grass-tee driving range, short-game practice area, a well-stocked golf shop, and Flagsticks Bar and Grill for dining. Resident social committees run pickleball, canasta, bingo, and mahjong groups on a near-daily schedule.
    Is there a flood risk in Cypress Head?
    Port Orange and the broader coastal Volusia County area carry varying flood exposure depending on the specific parcel. Southwest Port Orange is generally interior rather than waterfront, but 32128 parcels should be individually evaluated. Pull the FEMA flood zone designation for the exact address and get a real insurance quote on the specific home before you write an offer.
    How long is the drive to the beach from Cypress Head?
    Daytona Beach and the Atlantic Ocean are approximately 10-12 miles from the community, roughly 20-25 minutes depending on route and traffic. New Smyrna Beach is closer to 10 miles and about 14-16 minutes south.
    What is happening in the Pioneer Trail and Airport Road corridor?
    Port Orange is investing significantly in the area: Pioneer Trail is being widened to four lanes to support future growth, and an I-95 interchange project is underway to connect the corridor to the interstate. The long-term implication is improved regional access and continued residential and commercial growth in the southwest Port Orange area around Cypress Head.
    Do I need my own agent to buy in Cypress Head?
    Yes. The listing agent represents the seller. Your own buyer's agent verifies the full fee stack -- master HOA, sub-association for the specific section, any gate fees -- pulls true comparable sales by section and lot type, evaluates the golf and amenity picture, and negotiates any leverage in a softening market. Momentum Realty will connect you with a Port Orange specialist; call (904) 351-6461 or use the form on this page.
    Golfers who want an award-winning public course at their doorstep without club duesExcellent fit
    Buyers who value a no-CDD, light-fee structure in southwest Port OrangeExcellent fit
    Buyers who want product flexibility from condo entry to a gated estateExcellent fit
    Buyers who want the Spruce Creek High IB program without private-school tuitionExcellent fit
    Buyers who will verify the full fee stack and the lot view honestlyExcellent fit
    Buyers who want a private, equity-club golf experienceProbably not
    Those who want new construction with a builder warrantyProbably not
    Buyers who want waterfront or ocean proximity built inProbably not
    Anyone who wants a resort-scale amenity campusProbably not
    Buyers unwilling to budget updates on 1990s and 2000s stockProbably not

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