Imperial Heights Homes for Sale in Ormond Beach, FL

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

A small walk-to-the-beach pocket of homes in the Ormond-by-the-Sea area, where some lots sit just steps from the sand.

BeachsideWalk to the sandEstablished homes

Live Market Pulse

47/100
Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.

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LiveMarket PulseDBAAR

$490K

Median Price

12mo

Supply

123days

Avg DOM

Soft

Seller Leverage

$302/sf

Median $/Sqft

n/a

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Imperial Heights is a small beachside pocket in the Ormond-by-the-Sea stretch of the barrier island, where the draw is simple proximity: some homes sit just a short walk from the ocean (listing data, 2026). The read is location over amenities, a quiet, low-key beachside street of established homes where the deciding factors are how close the specific lot is to the sand, the home's age and condition, and the coastal wind and flood math. Buy the walk-to-beach distance and the insurance picture as carefully as the house."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Imperial Heights market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $490K ($302 per sq ft), with homes averaging 123 days on market and 12.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 1 recent closings in live Daytona-area MLS data.

Imperial Heights is a small residential subdivision on the barrier island in the Ormond Beach area, Volusia County (ZIP 32176), within the Ormond-by-the-Sea stretch north of the Granada Boulevard bridge (RE/MAX neighborhood data, 2026).

The appeal is beachside proximity: homes here are close to the Atlantic, with some lots reported just a short walk, on the order of a few hundred steps, from the no-drive sand (listing data, 2026). It is an established, low-key street rather than a large amenity community.

Homes vary in age, size, and updates, and value tracks heavily with how close a specific lot sits to the ocean and the home's condition. Much of the Ormond-by-the-Sea area is unincorporated, so confirm the parcel's jurisdiction and any city services for a specific address.

Because this is a small pocket with few sales, compare a specific home against the closest recent beachside sale of similar proximity to the ocean rather than a broad Ormond average, and underwrite the coastal exposure.

Quick Match

Who Imperial Heights is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want to walk to the beach from an established, low-key home
People who value a quiet barrier-island street over a large amenity community
Buyers comfortable carrying coastal wind and flood insurance near the ocean

Probably not for

Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich community
Anyone who needs a large pool of listings to choose from
Buyers unwilling to budget near-ocean insurance and older-home diligence

Market Pulse

How Imperial Heights is performing right now

47/100
momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

12Months of supplytight

123Median days on marketdays

0 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand

1Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

-24%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 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Imperial Heights listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are goingn/a2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Avalon by the Sea or Ormond Beach. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square footn/a2026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now1 : 0active : pending

For sale1

Pending0

Sold 12mo1

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Imperial Heights

Live MLS inventory for Imperial Heights. 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.

5 Friendly Circle home for sale in Imperial Heights

Active · 123 daysTop listing

$479,000

4 bd · 2 ba · 2,090 sqft · built 1964

5 Friendly Circle, Ormond Beach, 32176

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by Best Way Realty of Volusia LLC

Interactive Map

Imperial Heights on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

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.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from Imperial Heights. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

The beach (no-drive sand)~1 to 3 min · a short walk for many lots

Ormond-by-the-Sea shops on A1A~2 to 5 min · local dining and groceries

Granada Blvd bridge / mainland Ormond~10 min · shopping and services

Interstate 95~15 to 20 min · via Granada Blvd

Daytona Beach~15 to 20 min · south on A1A or US-1

Flagler Beach~15 to 20 min · north on A1A

Daytona International Airport~25 min · south via I-95

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. 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

Imperial Heights (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

Imperial Heights 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 Imperial Heights address.

The takeaway

What actually affects an Imperial Heights purchase, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Imperial Heights

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishAs a small, built-out beachside pocket, the variables are the specific lot's proximity to the ocean, the home's condition, and the coastal insurance and flood picture, not new competing supply.

Coastal wind and flood exposure near the ocean

NeutralBeachside lots can sit in different flood zones and wind-exposure bands within a short distance, which changes the all-in monthly more than the sticker price does. impact

SignificanceRadius: Per parcel

Coastal wind and flood exposure near the ocean

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 Imperial Heights, 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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2024
Taxes
Volusia County millage and the barrier-island tax bill
Property taxes here combine Volusia County, school, and applicable district millage, plus city millage where a parcel is within Ormond Beach city limits; much of Ormond-by-the-Sea is unincorporated, so the mix varies by parcel (VCPA, 2024). Why it matters: Pull the actual parcel on the VCPA site to confirm the jurisdiction and rate before you write, and remember Florida's Save Our Homes 3 percent assessment cap resets toward market value on a sale. 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.

The Strategy

The Imperial Heights buying strategy.

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

Confirm the exact walk-to-beach distance. Verify for the specific lot how far and by what route you actually reach the sand, since proximity drives value here.

Pull the flood zone and a coastal insurance quote. Get the FEMA flood zone and a bindable wind and flood quote for the specific address during diligence; beachside zones vary lot to lot.

Underwrite the home. Get the roof age and the condition of the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, plus any signs of salt-air wear, for the exact house.

Confirm the parcel's jurisdiction. Verify whether the address is within Ormond Beach city limits or unincorporated Ormond-by-the-Sea, since that affects services and the tax mix.

Comp by proximity to the ocean. Price the home against the closest recent beachside sale of similar distance to the sand, not a broad Ormond average.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A sound, well-kept home as close to the sand as your budget allows, in a flood zone you have priced.

Biggest Risk

Coastal wind and flood insurance and salt-air wear on an older beachside home; budget both.

Best Lot

Lots closest to the beach access carry the clear premium over those farther west.

Smart Timing

Inventory is thin in a small pocket, so be ready to act when a home at the right proximity comes up.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

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

Imperial Heights is a small residential subdivision on the barrier island in the Ormond Beach area, Volusia County (ZIP 32176), within the Ormond-by-the-Sea stretch (RE/MAX neighborhood data, 2026). Its appeal is beachside proximity, with some lots reported just a short walk from the no-drive Atlantic sand. Homes are established and vary in age, size, and updates, and value tracks heavily with proximity to the ocean and condition. Much of Ormond-by-the-Sea is unincorporated, so buyers should confirm a parcel's jurisdiction. Property taxes combine Volusia County, school, and applicable district millage, plus city millage where within Ormond Beach city limits (VCPA, 2024).

Imperial Heights Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Imperial Heights.

The takeaway

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

Here are the broad resale bands in Imperial Heights today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: homes farther from the sand or needing updates

$490K to $490K

The lower-cost way in is a home a few lots farther west or one due for updates. You trade some walk-to-beach proximity for price; verify the flood zone and budget for the roof and systems before you commit.

Lowest entry

Mid: established walk-to-beach homes

$490K to $490K

The core of Imperial Heights is established homes a short walk from the sand. The exact proximity, the updates, and the condition separate these more than floor plan does.

Most inventory

High: the closest, most updated homes

$490K to $490K

The top of the pocket is the homes nearest the beach access, especially if updated. Price each on its proximity, condition, and elevation rather than a community-wide number.

Strongest resale

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

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$490K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$490K to $490K

Entry: homes farther from the sand or needing updates

$490K to $490K

Mid: established walk-to-beach homes

The core of Imperial Heights is established homes a short walk from the sand. The exact proximity, the updates, and the condition separate these more than floor plan does.

$490K to $490K

High: the closest, most updated homes

The top of the pocket is the homes nearest the beach access, especially if updated. Price each on its proximity, condition, and elevation rather than a community-wide number.

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

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Imperial Heights, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

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

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Imperial Heights is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

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.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Imperial Heights holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

No CDD on the tax billStrong

Central Intracoastal West locationStrong

Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong

$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive

All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

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 Imperial Heights

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.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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Imperial Heights is about one thing, walking to the beach from an established home. The deal is in the exact proximity to the sand and the coastal insurance math, not in the headline beachside label.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.3B · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.6/10

Renovation Risk6.2/10

Location Efficiency8.4/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.6/10

Carrying Cost Advantage5.6/10

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.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Imperial Heights 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.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

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

Lots closest to the beach access carry the clear premium here.
Homes a few lots west are the value play if a short drive-or-walk is acceptable.
Flood zone and elevation are part of the price; verify both before you write.

In Imperial Heights, the single biggest driver of value is how close a lot sits to the beach access. Homes nearest the sand command a clear premium over those farther west, while the FEMA flood zone and elevation quietly set the carrying cost on a beachside home. Because the pocket is small with few sales, compare a home against the closest recent beachside sale of similar proximity to the ocean, verify the walk-to-beach distance, and price the coastal insurance into the decision.

The 15-Second Verdict

Imperial Heights in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want to walk to the beach from an established, low-key home in the Ormond-by-the-Sea area.

Strong onLocation: a short walk to a quiet, no-drive stretch of sand, with shops on A1A and an easy run to the mainland.

WatchCoastal wind and flood insurance, the per-parcel flood zone, and salt-air wear on older homes.

Not forBuyers who want a gated, amenity-rich community or a large pool of listings.

The edgeWalk-to-beach proximity in a small, fixed pocket protects long-term desirability.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Expect little or no HOA on these beachside homes; verify for the specific parcel.
The amenity is the beach proximity, not a community campus.
Budget your own upkeep and the coastal insurance yourself.

Imperial Heights is a small beachside pocket of individually owned homes; many such streets carry little or no mandatory HOA. Confirm whether any homeowners association or deed restriction applies to the specific parcel before you write, because we do not publish a figure we have not verified.

Where there is no HOA, there are no association dues or common-area services; owners handle their own maintenance. Confirm any exceptions for a specific home.

There is no clubhouse, pool, or golf here; the amenity is the beach itself and the quiet barrier-island setting.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Imperial Heights buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxVolusia County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Imperial Heights.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

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.

Selling in Imperial Heights

Thinking of selling in Imperial Heights?

Your buyer is cross-shopping the Ormond-by-the-Sea beachside streets, so sell what is specific and verifiable: your exact walk-to-beach distance and route, the home's updates, the flood zone, and the coastal insurance picture.

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 Imperial Heights, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Avalon by the Sea, 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 Imperial Heights home worth?

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

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

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.

$1,789/mo

Volusia County typical true cost to own

$151/mo

Volusia County typical home insurance

Check CDD

Confirm 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.

Imperial Heights Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Imperial Heights is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 12.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $479,000, and homes go under contract in about 128 days.

12.0

Months supply

$479,000

Median list

$490,000

Median sold

$302

Per sqft

128

Days on mkt

1/0/1

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32176 ZIP is $348,661, about 2.8% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you walk to the beach from Imperial Heights?

Yes, for many lots. Homes here are close to the Atlantic, with some reported just a short walk, on the order of a few hundred steps, from the no-drive sand (listing data, 2026). Confirm the exact distance for a specific lot.

Where is Imperial Heights?

It is a small beachside subdivision on the barrier island in the Ormond Beach area, within the Ormond-by-the-Sea stretch, in ZIP 32176 (RE/MAX neighborhood data, 2026).

What kinds of homes are here?

Established single-family homes that vary in age, size, and updates, on a quiet beachside street.

Does Imperial Heights have an HOA?

Many of these beachside streets carry little or no mandatory HOA. Confirm whether any association or deed restriction applies to the specific parcel.

What flood zone is Imperial Heights in?

Beachside lots sit in coastal flood zones that can vary within a short distance. Pull the FEMA flood zone for the specific address and get a bindable insurance quote during diligence.

Is it in Ormond Beach city limits?

Much of Ormond-by-the-Sea is unincorporated. Confirm whether a specific address is within Ormond Beach city limits or unincorporated, since that affects services and the tax mix.

What should I check on a home here?

Get the roof age and the condition of the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, plus any salt-air wear, and verify the flood zone and the exact walk-to-beach distance.

What are the property taxes like?

Taxes combine Volusia County, school, and applicable district millage, plus city millage where within Ormond Beach limits; pull the parcel on the VCPA site (VCPA, 2024) and account for the Save Our Homes reset on a sale.

What schools serve Imperial Heights?

The area is in the Volusia County School District, with assignments set by address. Verify the exact zoned schools for a specific home using the district locator.

How is the market here right now?

Inventory is thin in a small beachside pocket, so a single listing can move the picture. Confirm current active and recently sold homes, and use the live listings on this page.

What gives a home a premium?

The closest lots to the beach access, and updated, well-elevated homes, carry the clear premium over those farther west or in original condition.

Is Imperial Heights a good investment?

Walk-to-beach proximity supports durable demand, but the carrying cost of coastal insurance and older-home upkeep means you should verify the flood zone and run the all-in monthly before deciding.

Who is the best real estate agent for Imperial Heights?

The best agent for Imperial Heights is one who actively works Ormond Beach and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, 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 Imperial Heights.

How do I find a top Ormond Beach real estate agent who knows Imperial Heights?

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 Imperial Heights and the wider Ormond Beach area.

Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Imperial Heights?

Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Imperial Heights purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Imperial Heights?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want to walk to the beach from an established, low-key homeExcellent fit

You value a quiet barrier-island street over a large amenity communityExcellent fit

You are comfortable carrying coastal insurance and have verified the flood zoneExcellent fit

You want a gated, amenity-rich communityProbably not

You need a large pool of listings to choose fromProbably not

You are not prepared to budget near-ocean insurance and older-home diligenceProbably not

Get the inside read on Imperial Heights

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Imperial Heights home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

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Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. © 2026 Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Imperial Heights Homes for Sale in Ormond Beach, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who Imperial Heights is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Imperial Heights is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Imperial Heights

Imperial Heights on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Imperial Heights

Coastal wind and flood exposure near the ocean

Volusia County millage and the barrier-island tax bill

The Imperial Heights buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Imperial Heights.

What ~$490K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Imperial Heights holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Imperial Heights

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Imperial Heights is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Imperial Heights in 15 seconds.

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