Hillcrest
Homes for Sale in Daytona Beach, FL
All 970 homes for sale in Daytona Beach, FL · median $269,450 · 218 homes for sale in 32114 · Volusia County homes for sale
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Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-03, 8 recorded sales closed at a median of $197,250, $146 per square foot, a median 164 days on market, sellers accepting 93% of original asking (-14% versus the prior year). At the median price and Volusia County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.21 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,790 ($2,960 with the full homestead exemption).
Price in Hillcrest is driven by condition and vintage, not by a tidy price band. With a median build year of 1957 and homes going back as far as 1920, what you pay tracks how much updating a house has already absorbed. The median sits at $210,000 and roughly $144 per square foot, but the stock is old enough and small enough — a median around 1,150 living square feet — that two homes on the same block can price very differently based on renovation work alone.
The market posture here is slow and negotiable. A median of 154 days on market is long by any measure, and a heat score of 40 tells you buyers have time and leverage. Year-over-year the median is up 2.9%, so this is not a falling market — it is a patient one. Sellers who price to condition and expect a real marketing window will do fine; sellers who chase a number will sit.
Hillcrest right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($197K) is down 14.1% from the prior 12 months ($230K) and up 536% since 2012. With about a dozen 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 September 3. Confidence: Low (8 and 5 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 20, 2026 · Live data: DBAMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Hillcrest right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Hillcrest market snapshot (as of September 3, 2026): the median sale price is about $197K ($146 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 165 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 14% from the prior 12 months and up 536% since 2012, computed from record-level DBAMLS closed sales (8 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 32114 (Daytona Beach), 25 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $228K ($185/sq ft), up 12.1% year over year, with a median 72 days on market. Right now 11 active and 1 pending listings put supply at about 5.2 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32114 housing market and the Volusia County market.
DBAAR sales records identify 136 homes in Hillcrest that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1925 and 2025 (median 1954), with a median living area of about 1,192 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath layout; 99% are single-family homes. Source: DBAAR closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Hillcrest is an older, small-footprint pocket of Daytona Beach in Volusia County where the housing is aging in place and turnover is unhurried. The long-run appreciation since 2012 has been dramatic, but the current pace is measured and condition-sensitive.
Who Hillcrest is best for.
Best for
- Budget-focused buyers targeting the low-$200s who can take on cosmetic or systems updates
- Investors comfortable with a longer marketing window and a mixed owner-occupancy profile
- Patient buyers who want negotiating room rather than a bidding war
Probably not for
- Buyers who need to close and resell quickly in a hot, fast-moving market
- Anyone wanting new-construction finishes and large living space as the baseline
- Sellers unwilling to price to condition or absorb a months-long time on market
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 3 of each year, from record-level DBAMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($197K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($230K) IS the -14.1% one-year change.
Windows contain 3 to 14 sales each (8 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.
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.
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.
14% of homes for sale in ZIP 32114 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 (2026-08-30).
The Hillcrest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hillcrest today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Hillcrest.
An older, slow-turning inner-city pocket
With about 1,051 homes and a homestead share just under half, roughly half of Hillcrest is owner-occupied and the rest is not — a mix that shows up in the range of condition you will tour. The median vintage of 1957 and a build range spanning 1920 to 2024 means you will find genuinely old bones next to occasional new construction, and the difference in systems, layout, and finish is where negotiation lives.
The since-2012 figure — up 580% — is the headline that needs context. That reflects a recovery off a very low post-crash base, not a promise about the next cycle. What matters today is the 154-day median and the modest 2.9% year-over-year move: this is a market where a well-prepared buyer can take time, and where a seller has to earn the price through condition and presentation rather than momentum.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hillcrest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Hillcrest buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
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 3 factors (5.9). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +536% since 2012; Recent Direction -14.1% year-over-year; Pricing Power 92.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this condition-driven and this slow to turn, the money is made in the inspection and the negotiation, not the listing photos. We read the age of a home's systems against the median vintage, price to what a house actually is rather than what the block hopes it is, and set a realistic timeline so neither side is surprised by a long window.
Hillcrest in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Colfax Drive (15 homes on record)
- White Street (14 homes on record)
- Madison Avenue (10 homes on record)
- Berkshire Road (10 homes on record)
- Hampton Road (7 homes on record)
- Fairmount Road (5 homes on record)
- Hampton Road (5 homes on record)
- N Street (4 homes on record)
- White Street (2 homes on record)
- Berkshire Road (2 homes on record)
- Colfax Drive (1 homes on record)
- Hampton Road (1 homes on record)
Recent Developments in Hillcrest
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Hillcrest, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Development
Manufacturing and technology job fair set for Oct. 15 at Daytona State
Germfree, B. Braun, Teledyne, Embler Control Systems, Bylight, Pall Corporation and the Electrical Training Alliance will recruit at the Advanced Technology College on Williamson Boulevard in Daytona Beach. The fair runs 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., with a morning session for Volusia high school students.
What it may mean for the marketShows active hiring by regional manufacturing and technology employers. The site is about 2 miles southwest of Hillcrest.
Source: FlaglerLive - October 2026Parks & Amenities
Volusia County approves $13 million in ECHO grants for 10 projects
The council approved grants including $2.5 million each for Edgewater, Daytona Beach and the D Ranch Preserve nature center, plus a 250-foot Halifax River pier in Holly Hill, a boat dock in New Smyrna Beach, a DeBary splash pad and Port Orange's Willow Run Park.
What it may mean for the marketFunds new waterfront access and park amenities across several Volusia communities. The site is about 2 miles north of Hillcrest.
Source: WFTV - September 2026Infrastructure
VoTran changes routes Oct. 4, adds DeLand express and discontinues two routes
Route 61X adds weekday service between the Transfer Plaza and the DeLand ITF via I-4, while Routes 33 and 70 are discontinued. A new VoRide Sunday zone in the Daytona Beach area replaces fixed Sunday service on Routes 3, 4, 10 and 15. The County Council approved the changes on June 16.
What it may mean for the marketChanges commute options between Daytona Beach and DeLand and shifts some service to on-demand rides. The site is about 1 mile east of Hillcrest.
Source: Hometown News Volusia - September 2026Infrastructure
Port Orange council upholds award of $14.4 million Cambridge Canal pump station contract
The council voted 5-0 on Sept. 15 to deny a bid protest, keeping the $14.4 million contract with Gregori Construction for the Cambridge Canal and Pump Station upgrade. It is the city's largest stormwater project and aims to reduce flooding and tidal impacts. A formal contract award returns to the council.
What it may mean for the marketStormwater capacity upgrades bear on flood-risk management for nearby Port Orange areas. The site is about 6 miles southeast of Hillcrest.
Source: Hometown News Volusia - May 2026Development
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 5 miles west of Hillcrest.
Source: Observer Local News - March 2026Infrastructure
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 11 miles south of Hillcrest.
Source: Florida DOT (cflroads)
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | DBAMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 3, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | DBAMLS records, as of 2026-08-30 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (211 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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