Mallards Reach in Ormond Beach

Mallards Reach Homes for Sale in Ormond Beach, FL

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

A small, intimate single-family community in Ormond Beach with scenic waterways and a low annual HOA, near Tomoka State Park.

Small communityScenic waterwaysLow HOA
Live Market Pulse
50/100
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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Built fromLive DBAAR data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseDBAAR
$705K
Median Price
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Supply
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Avg DOM
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Seller Leverage
$200/sf
Median $/Sqft
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1-Yr Price Change
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Mallards Reach is a small, quiet single-family community in Ormond Beach set among lush landscapes and scenic waterways, with a notably low annual HOA, near Tomoka State Park and the Ormond pier (neighborhoods.com and listing data, 2026). The read is a serene, intimate setting at a sensible carrying cost: an established pocket where the deciding factors are the individual home's condition, any water-adjacent flood exposure, and the tax picture. The appeal is the calm, green, water-laced setting rather than amenities."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Mallards Reach market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $705K ($200 per sq ft), a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 1 recent closings in live Daytona-area MLS data.

Mallards Reach is a small single-family community in Ormond Beach, Volusia County (ZIP 32174), known for its lush landscapes and scenic interior waterways and its quiet, intimate character (neighborhoods.com, 2026).

It sits in a desirable part of Ormond Beach, near attractions like the Ormond Beach Municipal Pier and Tomoka State Park, giving residents quick access to nature and the river (listing data, 2026).

The community carries a low annual homeowners association, reported around 450 dollars per year (listing data, 2026), which keeps the carrying cost modest. Confirm the current dues, what they cover, and any water-feature maintenance responsibilities before you write.

Because it is a small community of varied homes, compare a specific house against the closest recent Mallards Reach sale rather than a broad Ormond average, and verify the flood zone on any water-adjacent lot.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a small, quiet community with a serene, water-laced setting
  • People who value a low HOA and proximity to Tomoka State Park and the river
  • Right-size buyers comfortable verifying any water-adjacent flood exposure

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a large amenity or gated community
  • Anyone who needs a deep pool of listings to choose from
  • Buyers unwilling to budget an older home's roof and systems

How Mallards Reach is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
57Median days on marketdays
0 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
1Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%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 Mallards Reach 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 Mallards Reach buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Mallards Reach

Live MLS inventory for Mallards Reach. 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.

No homes are actively for sale in Mallards Reach right now, so its recent closed sales are shown, as of 2026-06-25, priced high to low. © 2026 Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from DBAAR; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

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

Tomoka State Park~5 to 10 min · nature, river, trails
Ormond Beach Municipal Pier~5 to 10 min · riverfront
Downtown Ormond Beach (Granada Blvd)~5 to 10 min · dining and shops
Ormond Beach (the sand)~10 to 15 min · east over the Granada bridge
Interstate 95~10 min · via Granada Blvd
The Trails Shopping Center~5 to 10 min · groceries and retail
Daytona Beach~15 to 20 min · south on US-1 or Nova Rd

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
Mallards Reach (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

Mallards Reach 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 Mallards Reach address.

The takeaway

What actually affects a Mallards Reach purchase, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Mallards Reach

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

Net OutlookBullishAs a small, built-out community, the variables are the individual home's condition, any water-adjacent flood exposure, and the tax picture, not new competing supply.

Water-adjacent lots and flood diligence

NeutralWith scenic interior waterways, some lots sit closer to water, so flood zones can vary by parcel; that, plus the home's roof and systems, drives the true cost more than the sticker price does. impact
SignificanceRadius: Per parcel

Water-adjacent lots and flood diligence

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 Mallards Reach, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. 2024
    Taxes

    Volusia County millage and the Ormond Beach tax bill

    Property taxes here combine Volusia County, the City of Ormond Beach, school, and other district millage; the Volusia County Property Appraiser publishes the adopted rates and each parcel's assessed value (VCPA, 2024). Why it matters: Pull the actual parcel on the VCPA site before you write, and remember Florida's Save Our Homes 3 percent assessment cap resets toward market value on a sale, so a new owner's tax bill can rise above the prior owner's. Source

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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 Mallards Reach, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the HOA dues and water-feature upkeep. The low annual assessment (reported around 450 dollars) is a plus; confirm the current figure, what it covers, and who maintains the interior waterways.

2

Verify the flood zone on a water-adjacent lot. Get the FEMA flood zone for the specific address and a bindable insurance quote, especially for homes near the waterways.

3

Underwrite the specific home. Get the roof age and the condition of the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing for the exact house.

4

Model the real tax bill. Pull the parcel on the VCPA site and account for the Save Our Homes reset on a sale.

5

Comp within Mallards Reach. With a small community, price the home against the closest recent in-community sale rather than a broad Ormond average.

Best Buy
A well-kept home with an updated roof and systems on a lot whose flood zone you have verified, in a community with a clear, low HOA.
Biggest Risk
Water-adjacent flood exposure on the wrong lot, or deferred systems on an older home; verify both.
Best Lot
Homes with the best water or green views carry a premium; interior lots are the value play.
Smart Timing
Inventory is thin in a small community, so be ready to act when a home that fits comes up.
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

Mallards Reach is a small single-family community in Ormond Beach, Volusia County (ZIP 32174), known for its lush landscapes and scenic interior waterways and its quiet, intimate character (neighborhoods.com, 2026). It sits in a desirable part of Ormond Beach near the Ormond Beach Municipal Pier and Tomoka State Park, and carries a low annual homeowners association reported around 450 dollars per year. Because some lots sit closer to the interior waterways, buyers should verify the flood zone per parcel. Property taxes combine Volusia County, City of Ormond Beach, and school millage (VCPA, 2024).

The takeaway

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

Entry: interior homes needing updates
$705K to $705K

The lower-cost way in is an interior home due for updates. The low HOA and serene setting hold value; budget for the roof and systems and verify the flood zone before you commit.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated single-family homes
$705K to $705K

The core of Mallards Reach is updated single-family homes. The water or green view, the updates, and the lot separate these more than floor plan does.

Most inventory
High: the best water-view homes
$705K to $705K

The top of the community is the homes with the best water or green outlook, fully updated. Price each on its view, condition, and lot 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.

$705K to $705K
Entry: interior homes needing updates
The lower-cost way in is an interior home due for updates. The low HOA and serene setting hold value; budget for the roof and systems and verify the flood zone before you commit.
$705K to $705K
Mid: updated single-family homes
The core of Mallards Reach is updated single-family homes. The water or green view, the updates, and the lot separate these more than floor plan does.
$705K to $705K
High: the best water-view homes
The top of the community is the homes with the best water or green outlook, fully updated. Price each on its view, condition, and lot 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.

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
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 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.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Mallards Reach

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.

Mallards Reach is a serene, water-laced pocket of Ormond with a low HOA near Tomoka State Park. The deal is in a sound home on a lot whose flood zone you have verified, not in the headline tranquility.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.4B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.5/10
Renovation Risk6.2/10
Location Efficiency8.1/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.4/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.0/10

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 Mallards Reach is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live DBAAR feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live DBAAR feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from DBAAR; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Homes with the best water or green outlook carry a premium.
  • Interior lots are the value play if the view is secondary.
  • Flood zone is part of the price on a water-adjacent lot; verify it before you write.

In Mallards Reach, the lot's outlook and the home's condition drive value, with water-view and green-view homes carrying a premium over interior lots. The scenic interior waterways are the community's defining feature, so the FEMA flood zone on a water-adjacent parcel is part of the price and the carrying cost. Because the community is small, compare a home against the closest recent Mallards Reach sale, weighing the view, the low HOA, and the flood picture alongside the home itself.

Mallards Reach in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a small, quiet, water-laced community with a low HOA near Tomoka State Park and the river.
Strong onSerenity and location: lush landscapes, scenic waterways, and a low HOA minutes from the river, park, and beach.
WatchWater-adjacent flood exposure on some lots and roof and systems on older homes; verify both.
Not forBuyers who want a large amenity or gated community, or a deep pool of listings.
The edgeA serene, intimate, water-laced setting at a low carrying cost protects long-term desirability.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Mallards Reach has a low annual HOA (reported around 450 dollars); verify it.
  • Confirm who maintains the interior waterways and what the HOA covers.
  • Budget your own home maintenance regardless of the low HOA.

Mallards Reach carries a low annual homeowners association, reported around 450 dollars per year (listing data, 2026). Confirm the current dues, what they cover, and any interior-waterway maintenance responsibilities directly with the association before you write, because we do not publish a figure we have not verified.

The low annual assessment funds common-area upkeep, which on a water-laced community may include the interior waterways and landscaping; confirm the exact inclusions in the current budget.

There is no golf course or large clubhouse; the appeal is the serene, water-laced setting and the proximity to Tomoka State Park, the river, and downtown Ormond.

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 Mallards Reach, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Broadwater, 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.

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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

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.

Mallards Reach Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Mallards Reach is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Months supply
n/a
Median list
$705,000
Median sold
$200
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
0/0/1
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32174 ZIP is $371,102, about 10.1% 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Mallards Reach distinctive?
It is a small, intimate community with lush landscapes and scenic interior waterways, near Tomoka State Park and the Ormond pier, with a low annual HOA (neighborhoods.com and listing data, 2026).
What are the HOA dues?
The HOA is low, reported around 450 dollars per year (listing data, 2026). Confirm the current figure, what it covers, and any waterway upkeep with the association.
Are there water-view homes?
Yes. The community is built around scenic interior waterways, so some homes have water or green views. Verify the actual outlook and the flood zone for a specific home.
Where is Mallards Reach?
It is in Ormond Beach, Volusia County (ZIP 32174), near the Ormond Beach Municipal Pier and Tomoka State Park.
Is Mallards Reach on the beach?
No. It is in mainland Ormond Beach; the Ormond Beach sand is about 10 to 15 minutes east over the Granada bridge.
What flood zone is Mallards Reach in?
On a water-laced community, flood zones can vary by parcel. Pull the FEMA flood zone for the specific address and get a bindable insurance quote during diligence.
What should I check on a home here?
Get the roof age and the condition of the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, plus the flood zone, especially on a water-adjacent lot.
What are the property taxes like?
Taxes combine Volusia County, City of Ormond Beach, and school millage; pull the parcel on the VCPA site (VCPA, 2024), and account for the Save Our Homes reset on a sale.
What schools serve Mallards Reach?
Ormond Beach 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 community, so a single listing can move the picture. Confirm current active and recently sold homes, and use the live listings on this page.
Is Mallards Reach a good investment?
Its serene, water-laced setting and low HOA support durable desirability, but value turns on the specific home and lot, so verify the flood zone and systems and run the numbers before deciding.
How far is Tomoka State Park and the beach?
Tomoka State Park and the Ormond Beach Municipal Pier are roughly 5 to 10 minutes away, and the Ormond Beach sand is about 10 to 15 minutes east over the Granada bridge.
Who is the best real estate agent for Mallards Reach Real Estate?
The best agent for Mallards Reach Real Estate 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 Mallards Reach Real Estate.
How do I find a top Ormond Beach real estate agent who knows Mallards Reach Real Estate?
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 Mallards Reach Real Estate and the wider Ormond Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Mallards Reach Real Estate?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Mallards Reach Real Estate purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
You want a small, quiet community with a serene, water-laced settingExcellent fit
You value a low HOA and proximity to Tomoka State Park and the riverExcellent fit
You will verify any water-adjacent flood exposure and the home's systemsExcellent fit
You want a large amenity or gated communityProbably not
You need a deep pool of listings to choose fromProbably not
You are not prepared to budget an older home's roof and systemsProbably not

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