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Melodie Park in South Daytona

Melodie Park

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

An affordable mid-century South Daytona neighborhood off Big Tree Road, no-HOA ranch homes around a namesake city park, minutes to the beach and the airport.

No HOAMid-century ranchesNamesake city park
Live Market Pulse
54/100
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
$229K
Median Price
6mo
Supply
110days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$203/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Melodie Park is an affordable, established mid-century neighborhood on the South Daytona mainland off Big Tree Road, no-HOA concrete-block ranch homes built around its namesake city park. The read is value-and-location: solid 1960s and 1970s homes with no association dues, minutes to the beach, the airport, and the Speedway, with the city actively investing in stormwater right inside the neighborhood park. The trade is the older housing stock and a documented drainage history on the Oriole and Kenilworth streets, so the inspection and the parcel flood check are the homework."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Melodie Park is a single-family neighborhood on the South Daytona mainland in Volusia County (ZIP 32119), centered on Oriole Lane and Kenilworth Avenue off Big Tree Road, west of the Nova Road and US-1 corridor (City of South Daytona and listing data, 2026). It is named for Melodie Park, the city park at 2200 Oriole Lane within the neighborhood. The homes are concrete-block ranches built across roughly 1960 to 1975, with a typical year built around 1968.

This is an inland mainland location, west of the Halifax River and the barrier island, a short drive east to the Daytona Beach Shores beaches and minutes to downtown South Daytona (listing data, 2026). It is not waterfront or beachside.

There is no homeowners association, confirmed by listing language noting no HOA restrictions, consistent with a 1960s and 1970s platted neighborhood (Redfin and listing data, 2026). Homes are typically three-bedroom, two-bath ranches in roughly the 1,200 to 1,700 square foot range on lots around 7,000 to 8,000 square feet.

Pricing is affordable, with recent sales generally in the $205,000 to $350,000 range depending on size and condition, and active listings recently around $299,900 to $319,000, against a South Daytona citywide median sale around $260,000 (Redfin, Realty.com, and Homes.com, 2021 to 2026). The city is investing in a stormwater pond inside the namesake park to improve drainage in the neighborhood.

Quick Match

Who Melodie Park is best for.

Best for

  • Budget and first-time buyers who want an affordable, no-HOA mainland home near the beach and airport
  • Buyers who value a city park inside the neighborhood and a convenient South Daytona location
  • Investors and owner-occupants comfortable updating a mid-century ranch

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a newer or larger home, or a gated, amenity-rich community
  • Anyone unwilling to check the neighborhood's drainage and flood picture
  • Buyers who need top-rated assigned schools
Market Pulse

How Melodie Park is performing right now

54/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
6Months of supplytight
110Median days on marketdays
1 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
2Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+38%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 10, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Melodie Park listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Melodie Park

Live MLS inventory for Melodie Park. 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.

2005 Oriole Lane home for sale in Melodie ParkActive · 110 daysTop listing
$330,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,172 sqft · built 1974
2005 Oriole Lane, South Daytona, 32119
RenovatedBest value
Listed by Realty Pros Assured
2329 Oriole Lane home for sale in Melodie ParkPending · 379 days
$273,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,326 sqft · built 1963
2329 Oriole Lane, South Daytona, 32119
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by RE/MAX Signature

Active and pending Melodie Park listings as of 2026-06-10, priced high to low. © 2026 Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

Melodie Park 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 Melodie Park. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Melodie Park (city park)Within the neighborhood · 2200 Oriole Lane
Atlantic Ocean beach~12 to 15 min · east over the bridge
Interstate 95 (Beville Rd)~8 to 10 min · west via SR-400
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)~10 to 12 min · about 5 to 6 miles
Reed Canal Park~5 min · South Daytona city park
Downtown Daytona Beach~10 to 15 min · north via US-1
Orlando~60 to 75 min · about 60 miles southwest

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
Melodie Park (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

Melodie Park 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 Melodie Park address.

The takeaway

What is actually moving near Melodie Park, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Melodie Park

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThe defining story is a city stormwater pond being built inside the namesake park to reduce neighborhood flooding, alongside US-1 corridor reinvestment.

Melodie Park stormwater pond

BullishThe City is building a new stormwater pond inside Melodie Park to improve drainage in the Oriole Lane and Kenilworth Avenue area, with a boardwalk and sitting area planned. impact
SignificanceRadius: Oriole Ln / Kenilworth Ave

Melodie Park stormwater pond

South Daytona US-1 streetscape

NeutralSouth Daytona is investing in US-1 streetscape and utility undergrounding nearby, a gradual corridor improvement. impact
SignificanceRadius: US-1 / Ridgewood Ave

South Daytona US-1 streetscape

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 Melodie Park, 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. 2025
    Resilience

    South Daytona builds a stormwater pond in Melodie Park

    In 2025, South Daytona awarded a contract to excavate a new stormwater pond inside Melodie Park to improve drainage in the Oriole Lane and Kenilworth Avenue area, with a planned boardwalk, sitting area, and monument restoration, accelerated after flooding from Hurricanes Ian and Milton. Why it matters: A drainage pond and park upgrade inside the neighborhood is a direct, near-term positive, while underscoring the area's flood history. Source

  2. 2025
    Corridor

    South Daytona US-1 streetscape and undergrounding

    South Daytona advanced US-1 streetscape improvements and utility undergrounding nearby in 2025 while remaining debt-free. Why it matters: Corridor reinvestment supports the area over time without adding competing supply inside this established neighborhood. 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 Melodie Park buying strategy.

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

1

Check the flood zone and drainage for the parcel. The Oriole and Kenilworth streets have a documented drainage history that prompted the city's pond project; pull the FEMA zone for the specific parcel at msc.fema.gov and ask about any flood-claim history.

2

Confirm the no-HOA status and any deed restrictions. The neighborhood has no HOA; verify there is none for the parcel and check the title.

3

Inspect a mid-century ranch. Confirm the roof, systems, and any additions on a 1960s or 1970s concrete-block home, and budget for what is original.

4

Verify the school assignment. Confirm the current Volusia assignment by address; the assigned schools rate modestly.

5

Comp within the neighborhood and South Daytona. Price off recent Oriole Lane and Kenilworth Avenue sales and comparable South Daytona homes.

The Quick Decision
Best Buy
A sound, updated ranch on a higher-and-drier lot with a clean flood and drainage picture, priced off recent Melodie Park comps.
Biggest Risk
Older housing stock and a documented neighborhood drainage history the city is now addressing.
Best Lot
Higher-and-drier lots carry an edge given the drainage history; the standard lots are otherwise similar.
Smart Timing
Affordable South Daytona homes trade steadily; a prepared, pre-approved buyer has an edge (Redfin, 2026).
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

The Homes

Gating

Dual-gated, with attended North and South entrances.

Styles & age

Traditional, ranch, and contemporary single-family, built 1987-2000.

Lots & sizes

Golf, lake, preserve, and interior lots (~0.25-0.5+ acres); homes ~2,400-4,000 sq ft.

Builder

Arvida (with JMB Partners).

Costs & Governance

CDD

None. No Community Development District bond on the tax bill.

POA dues

Quarterly POA dues (separate from the club) vary by lot size and include Hotwire internet and cable TV. Confirm the current amount.

Management

Vesta Property Services.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Golf

18-hole course and a 26,000 sq ft member-owned clubhouse (membership optional).

Pool & fitness

Heated club pool, a fitness center, and ten lighted clay tennis courts.

Kids

In-community Woodland Park with a playground, basketball court, and sports field.

Getting around

Sidewalks on some roads; a golf-cart-friendly community.

Location & Nearby

Setting

Intracoastal West Jacksonville, ZIP 32224, off Hunt Club Road.

Nearby

Under 15 minutes to the beaches, St. Johns Town Center, and Mayo Clinic; UNF about 8 minutes.

Schools

Duval County: Chets Creek, Kernan Middle, Atlantic Coast (ratings below).

Homes & Architecture

Melodie Park homes were built largely between 1987 and 2000 in traditional, ranch, and contemporary styles, on a mix of golf frontage, lakefront, preserve, and interior lots. Because the community is built out, you are buying into a spectrum that runs from original 1990s condition to fully renovated, and the price gap between the two is enormous. A dated home and a beautifully renovated one a few doors apart can differ by hundreds of thousands of dollars, which is exactly where buyers overpay or find value.

This makes Melodie Park a renovation market as much as a resale market. Many of the best buys are homes in great locations that need updating, where an honest budget for roof, HVAC, pool, and modernization turns a dated house into a strong long-term hold. The risk is underestimating that budget, which is why reading the renovation math is the core skill here.

More on Living in Melodie Park

The depth without the wall of text. Open what matters to you.

Location and commute
Melodie Park's Intracoastal West position is a big part of its appeal. It is about four miles from the Atlantic beaches, roughly a 10 to 15 minute drive, and about ten minutes from the St. Johns Town Center for shopping and dining. The UNF and Mayo Clinic corridor is close, and Downtown and the Southside job centers are an easy reach via Beach and JT Butler boulevards.
Traffic reality
The community itself is quiet and gated, but the surrounding Hodges, Beach, and JT Butler boulevard corridors are busy and commercial, and continue to develop. That is the trade-off for the central, convenient location, with everyday shopping and dining minutes away. Test-drive your real commute at your real departure time.
Shopping and dining
The St. Johns Town Center, one of the region's largest shopping and dining destinations, is about ten minutes away, and the Beach Boulevard and Hodges corridors cover everyday needs. The beaches at Atlantic, Neptune, and Ponte Vedra are a short drive east for dining and recreation.
Insurance and flood
As an Intracoastal West community a few miles inland with 26 community lakes, flood exposure varies lot by lot, so pull the exact FEMA flood zone for a specific address rather than assuming. On the homeowners side, roof age is the biggest swing on a 1990s home, so a recently re-roofed house is far easier and cheaper to insure. Always get a real insurance quote on the specific home.
Melodie Park Buyer Due Diligence

Before you write an offer on any Melodie Park home, run this list. Missing any one of these is how buyers overpay or inherit a problem.

Property Systems

  • Roof and HVAC age, and the resulting insurance quote
  • Pool equipment age and condition
  • An honest renovation budget for roof, HVAC, pool, and updates

Financial

  • POA dues and inclusions (Hotwire internet and cable, access control) in writing
  • The club decision and the true cost of the membership you would use
  • Total carrying cost: HOA, optional club, insurance, near-term repairs

Resale Strength

  • Lot quality and view, and whether the premium is fair
  • Golf, lake, or preserve frontage versus an interior lot
  • The interior-lot warning: where buyers overpay

Verification

  • Flood zone for the specific parcel, given the community lakes
  • School zoning by address, confirmed with the district
  • True closed comps by condition and lot, not a Zestimate

Questions we ask on a specific home

The questions a local who knows Melodie Park asks are different from the ones a portal answers. On any specific home, we want to know:

  • Homes along the fairways at Melodie Park

    How old are the roof, HVAC, and pool equipment, and what does that do to the insurance quote?

  • Clubhouse entrance at Melodie Park

    What is the honest renovation budget to bring this home current?

  • Lakes and amenities at Melodie Park

    What does the view back to: golf, lake, preserve, or another home?

  • Clubhouse at Melodie Park

    What exactly do the POA dues include (Hotwire internet and cable, access control), and what would the club cost at the tier we would use?

  • Gated entrance at Melodie Park

    Is this one of the stronger resale lots, or a base lot priced like a premium one?

  • Aerial of Melodie Park

    How does this home compare to the closest active and sold listings in Glen Kernan?

Jon Brooks · Co-Founder, Momentum Realty

Melodie Park is a condition game. The gates, the course, and the location are priced into every listing, so the money is made or lost on the renovation math, the lot and view, and the club decision. A dated interior home and a renovated golf-frontage home are completely different buys at very different true costs, even when the list prices look close. The listing agent works for the seller. Our job is to read the renovation honestly, verify the POA inclusions and the full carrying costs, pull the true comparable sales, and structure an offer that protects you.

Our advice to Melodie Park buyers is to cross-shop it against Glen Kernan and Deerwood on location, lot, and total cost of ownership, and to move decisively on the right golf or lakefront home, since the best views still sell fast. With no CDD and an optional, affordable club, Melodie Park is one of the strongest values among Jacksonville's gated golf communities for the buyer who reads it right.

Melodie Park vs. Comparable Communities

How Melodie Park cross-shops against the communities buyers most often weigh against it, on the factors that actually decide the buy.

CommunityEntryNo CDD?ClubTo BeachBest ForThe Watch-Out
Jacksonville G&CC$$YesMember-owned, optional~15 minGated golf without Ponte Vedra pricing1990s resale condition
Glen Kernan$$$$YesMember-owned~15 minAll-custom estate buyersHigher entry, thin market
Deerwood$$$YesPrivate country club~25 minEstablished prestige, larger lotsOlder stock, farther from beach
Queens Harbour$$$YesYacht & country club~15 minBoating & Intracoastal accessMarina/club fees, higher entry
Pablo Creek Reserve$$$$YesLuxury enclave (no on-site club)~10 minNewer custom luxuryTop-of-market pricing
Nocatee$$NoMaster-planned amenities~20-25 minNew construction & amenitiesFull CDD, longer drive
Sawgrass Country Club$$$YesResort golf & tennis~10 minPonte Vedra resort lifestyleHigher priced

Cross-shop read from Momentum. Entry tiers ($$ from the high $600s, $$$ around $1M+, $$$$ estate-level), club style, and drive times are approximate orientation, not quotes. Confirm CDD status, fees, and current pricing per community and parcel.

Who Melodie Park Fits Best

We would rather tell you the truth than sell you the wrong house. Here is who Melodie Park fits, and who should look elsewhere. It is a property question, not a personal one.

Great fit if you want

  • A gated, established golf community in a central, convenient location.
  • An optional, relatively affordable member-owned club.
  • No CDD and a strong resale story on the right lot.
  • Renovation upside on a well-located 1990s home.
  • Minutes to the Town Center, beaches, UNF, and Mayo Clinic.

Probably not ideal if you want

  • A brand-new build with the latest finishes and a builder warranty.
  • The lowest possible entry price; this is a seven-figure market on average.
  • A turnkey home with zero renovation, with no premium to pay for it.
  • No HOA structure and none of the rules that come with a gated community.
  • Estate-size acreage; lots here are master-planned, not sprawling.

The honest trade-offs

Pros

  • Gated, established golf community in a central Intracoastal West location.
  • 18-hole course and a member-owned club with optional, relatively affordable dues.
  • NO CDD, a real carrying-cost edge over newer master plans.
  • Minutes from the St. Johns Town Center, beaches, UNF, and Mayo Clinic.
  • Dual attended gates and 26 lakes give it a mature, private character.
  • Renovation upside on well-located 1990s homes.

Cons

  • A seven-figure market on average; not an entry-level community.
  • All-resale 1990s housing stock that often needs updating.
  • HOA dues plus optional club costs to budget separately.
  • The best golf and lakefront lots command premiums and sell fast.
  • Busy surrounding Hodges, Beach, and JT Butler corridors.
  • No new construction; every purchase is a resale.
Melodie Park Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Melodie Park.

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 Melodie Park today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: smaller original ranch
$229K to $229K

The value tier: a smaller 1960s ranch in original condition. Recent sales have started around $205,000 (Realty.com and Redfin, 2021 to 2024). Budget for updates and verify the roof, systems, and drainage.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated three-bedroom ranch
$229K to $230K

An updated three-bedroom, two-bath ranch, the core of demand, with recent sales in the high $240,000s to high $340,000s and active listings around $299,900 to $319,000 (Redfin and Zillow, 2023 to 2026). Price off the closest updated comparable.

Most inventory
High: largest or fully updated home
$230K to $230K

A larger or fully renovated ranch at the top of the neighborhood range, near $350,000 in recent sales (Redfin, 2024). Confirm the lot, drainage, and flood zone for the specific home.

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 ~$229K buys here.

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

$229K to $229K
Entry: smaller original ranch
The value tier: a smaller 1960s ranch in original condition. Recent sales have started around $205,000 (Realty.com and Redfin, 2021 to 2024). Budget for updates and verify the roof, systems, and drainage.
$229K to $230K
Mid: updated three-bedroom ranch
An updated three-bedroom, two-bath ranch, the core of demand, with recent sales in the high $240,000s to high $340,000s and active listings around $299,900 to $319,000 (Redfin and Zillow, 2023 to 2026). Price off the closest updated comparable.
$230K to $230K
High: largest or fully updated home
A larger or fully renovated ranch at the top of the neighborhood range, near $350,000 in recent sales (Redfin, 2024). Confirm the lot, drainage, and flood zone for the specific home.

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 Melodie Park, 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.

Updated homes ask about 37% more per square foot than original-condition homes, and they tend to sell faster. In an all-resale market, condition is the single biggest swing in value, which is why reading the renovation math is the whole game.

Asking price per square foot
Renovated$282
Original$206
Median days on market
Renovated110
Original379

From current Melodie Park listings (renovated 1, original 1); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

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.

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.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Melodie Park 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.

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 Melodie Park

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Melodie Park sells an affordable, no-HOA mainland home near the beach with a park at its center. The deal is found in a sound ranch, the no-HOA freedom, and the drainage and flood check, not in the lowest sticker.

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.

6.3C+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength6.4/10
Renovation Risk5.6/10
Location Efficiency7.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.2/10

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.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Melodie Park 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
  • Higher-and-drier lots carry an edge given the drainage history; standard lots are otherwise similar.
  • Verify the parcel flood zone and any flood-claim history on the Oriole and Kenilworth streets.
  • Condition is the swing factor on a mid-century ranch; comp like-for-like.

In Melodie Park, the lots are similar in size, so value comes from condition and the parcel's drainage and flood picture more than the lot itself. Because the Oriole Lane and Kenilworth Avenue streets have a documented drainage history that prompted the city's stormwater pond, a higher-and-drier lot carries an edge, and verifying the FEMA zone and any flood-claim history is part of pricing any home accurately. Since the homes are mid-century concrete-block ranches, condition is the biggest single swing, so comp like-for-like on condition and size against recent Melodie Park and comparable South Daytona sales.

The 15-Second Verdict

Melodie Park in 15 seconds.

Best forBudget buyers who want an affordable, no-HOA mainland home near the beach and airport, around a city park.
Strong onValue and location: no association dues, a namesake city park, and quick access to the beach, the airport, and the Speedway.
WatchOlder housing stock and a documented neighborhood drainage history the city is now addressing.
Not forBuyers who want a newer or larger home, a gated community, or top-rated schools.
The edgeAn affordable, no-HOA home with a city drainage pond and park upgrade underway gives a prepared buyer value with improving infrastructure.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • No HOA means no dues and no association rules, a frequent draw on this affordable grid.
  • The carrying-cost variable that matters is the home and the drainage and flood picture.
  • The namesake city park is getting a stormwater pond and upgrades.

Melodie Park has no homeowners association, confirmed by listing language noting no HOA restrictions, consistent with a 1960s and 1970s platted neighborhood (Redfin and listing data, 2026). Verify there is no association and check the title for any deed restrictions for the specific parcel.

With no HOA, there are no association dues or amenity bundle; you maintain and insure your own home directly, which keeps recurring costs low.

There is no clubhouse or gate. The everyday amenity is Melodie Park, the city park at 2200 Oriole Lane within the neighborhood, with a stormwater pond, boardwalk, and sitting area being added, plus nearby Reed Canal Park (City of South Daytona, 2025).

Run Your Numbers

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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 Melodie Park

Thinking of selling in Melodie Park?

Your buyer is a value buyer cross-shopping affordable South Daytona homes, so sell what is specific: the condition and updates, the no-HOA freedom, the park at the center of the neighborhood, and an honest drainage and flood 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 Melodie Park, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Halifax Landing, 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 Melodie Park home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Melodie Park 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.

Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Melodie Park 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.

Melodie Park Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Melodie Park is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $330,000, and homes go under contract in about 110 days.

6.0
Months supply
$330,000
Median list
$229,365
Median sold
$203
Per sqft
110
Days on mkt
1/1/2
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32119 ZIP is $246,215, about 7.8% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Zoom out for the wider market: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard.

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

Where is Melodie Park?
It is a single-family neighborhood in South Daytona, Volusia County (ZIP 32119), centered on Oriole Lane and Kenilworth Avenue off Big Tree Road, named for the city park at 2200 Oriole Lane within it (City of South Daytona, 2026). It is mainland, not waterfront or beachside.
When were the homes built?
Across roughly 1960 to 1975, as concrete-block ranch homes, typically three-bedroom, two-bath houses around 1,200 to 1,700 square feet, with a typical year built around 1968 (Redfin, Realty.com, and Ownerly, 2026).
Is there an HOA?
No. The neighborhood has no homeowners association, confirmed by listing language noting no HOA restrictions (Redfin, 2026). Verify there is none for the parcel and check the title for any deed restrictions.
What does it cost to buy here?
Affordable: recent sales have generally run from $205,000 to $350,000 depending on size and condition, with active listings recently around $299,900 to $319,000, against a South Daytona citywide median sale around $260,000 (Redfin, Realty.com, and Homes.com, 2021 to 2026). Confirm current pricing with an agent.
What schools serve the neighborhood?
The address falls in Volusia County Schools, with the pattern running toward South Daytona Elementary, Campbell Middle, and Atlantic High School (GreatSchools and City of South Daytona, 2026). The elementary and middle ratings are modest; verify the current assignment by address with the district.
What is the flood and drainage situation?
The Oriole Lane and Kenilworth Avenue streets have a documented drainage history, which is why the city is building a stormwater pond inside the namesake park. Pull the FEMA zone for the specific parcel at msc.fema.gov and ask about any flood-claim history before you buy (City of South Daytona, 2025).
Is the neighborhood getting infrastructure improvements?
Yes. The city is building a new stormwater pond inside Melodie Park to improve drainage, with a boardwalk and sitting area planned, and is investing in the nearby US-1 corridor (City of South Daytona and WFTV, 2025).
How far is the beach and the airport?
The Atlantic beaches are roughly a 12 to 15 minute drive east over the bridge, and Daytona Beach International Airport is about 10 to 12 minutes north. Confirm your own commute before relying on these figures.
Is it the same as Reed Canal or Lantern Park?
No. Reed Canal and Lantern Park are separate South Daytona neighborhoods. Melodie Park is the neighborhood around the city park on Oriole Lane. Use the Oriole Lane location to keep them straight.
How many homes are in the neighborhood?
No confirmed total was available in public sources; the Oriole and Kenilworth streets suggest a modest neighborhood, and the plat is recorded as Melodie Park Add in county records (city-data and VCPA, 2026). Confirm with county records if it matters to you.
What is the namesake park like?
Melodie Park is the city park at 2200 Oriole Lane within the neighborhood; the city is adding a stormwater pond, boardwalk, and sitting area there, and is restoring its monument (City of South Daytona, 2025).
Do I need my own agent to buy here?
Yes. Your own agent confirms the no-HOA status, pulls the parcel flood zone and drainage history, inspects a mid-century ranch, verifies the school assignment, and comps the right South Daytona sales before you offer.
The Verdict

Should you buy in Melodie Park?

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

You want an affordable, no-HOA mainland home near the beach and airport, around a city parkExcellent fit
You value a convenient South Daytona location and improving neighborhood drainageExcellent fit
You will inspect a mid-century ranch and check the parcel flood and drainage pictureExcellent fit
You want a newer or larger home or a gated, amenity-rich communityProbably not
You are not willing to verify the drainage and flood pictureProbably not
You need top-rated assigned schoolsProbably not

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