Oceans Eight Condominium in Daytona Beach Shores

Oceans Eight Condominium in Daytona Beach Shores, FL

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

The newest of the original Bellemead oceanfront towers in the Oceans family on S Atlantic Ave in Daytona Beach Shores, with in-unit laundry, a fire-sprinkler system, and a six-month minimum.

Direct oceanfront, 1996 buildIndoor and outdoor poolsSix-month minimum, residential
Live Market Pulse
35/100
Momentum
Buyer's Market
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
$525K
Median Price
21.6mo
Supply
87days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$322/sf
Median $/Sqft
+0%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Oceans Eight reads as the top of the original Bellemead oceanfront row: built in 1996, it is the newest of the numbered Oceans towers and typically the highest-priced, with larger plans, in-unit laundry, a fire-sprinkler system, and both indoor and outdoor pools. It is a 21-story, 168-unit U-shaped building on S Atlantic Ave in Daytona Beach Shores 32118, residential with a six-month minimum rental, not a daily-rental resort. The buy is a newer-building premium read on condition and floor; the deal is read in the reserve study, the milestone-inspection status, and a real coastal-insurance quote, not the sticker. Pricing context is third-party and illustrative, accessed June 2026; confirm per unit."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Oceans Eight Condominium market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $525K ($322 per sq ft), with homes averaging 87 days on market and 21.6 months of supply, a buyer's market. Values are up 0% over the past year and up 91% since 2012, based on 5 recent closings in live Daytona-area MLS data.

Oceans Eight is a direct-oceanfront residential condominium on S Atlantic Ave in Daytona Beach Shores, Volusia County, ZIP 32118, built in 1996 by Bellemead Corp. as the newest of the numbered Oceans towers. It is a 21-story, U-shaped building of 168 units (daytona-condos.com; the-oceans-daytona-beach-shores guide, accessed June 2026).

As a mid-1990s building it carries systems the 1970s Oceans towers generally lack: laundry hookups inside the unit and a fire-sprinkler system, plus both an indoor and an outdoor oceanfront pool. The Atlantic is in view from the units, with Intracoastal (Halifax River) views to the west from the upper floors.

It is a purely residential condominium with a six-month minimum rental, which keeps daily and weekly transient traffic out. Amenities, parking, and an on-site association presence follow the Oceans-family pattern; confirm the current amenity status and the fee for the specific unit with the association.

Oceans Eight typically sits at the top of the numbered-Oceans price range: third-party data reported the building around a $640,000 median, above the roughly $427,000 city-wide Daytona Beach Shores condo median (Redfin, 2026), reflecting its newer construction and larger plans. As a coastal building it falls under Florida's milestone-inspection and structural-reserve requirements, so the reserve and inspection picture is the central diligence item.

Best for

  • Buyers who want the newest of the original Bellemead Oceans towers with in-unit laundry
  • Owners who will use both the indoor and outdoor pools year round
  • Snowbirds and seasonal owners who want a residential oceanfront condo, not a resort
  • Buyers who want larger oceanfront plans and a fire-sprinklered building

Probably not for

  • Daily or weekly short-term-rental investors (six-month minimum applies)
  • Buyers seeking the lowest entry price in the Oceans family (the 1970s towers sit below this)
  • Anyone wanting brand-new construction or the newest building in the Shores
  • Buyers unwilling to read the reserve study, milestone status, and coastal insurance

How Oceans Eight is performing right now

35/100
momentum
Buyer's Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
21.6Months of supplytight
105Median days on marketdays
0 : 9Under contract vs for salestrong demand
5Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+91%Median price since 2012appreciation
+3%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 Oceans Eight 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 Oceans Eight Condominium buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Oceans Eight

Live MLS inventory for Oceans Eight Condominium. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Oceans Eight listings 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.

The Atlantic beach~1 min · direct oceanfront access
Publix-anchored shopping center~2 to 3 min · across S Atlantic Ave
Oceans Golf Club (13-hole par-3)~2 to 5 min · public, walk-only, nearby
Dunlawton Ave bridge to Port Orange / US-1~5 to 8 min · mainland shopping and services
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)~18 to 22 min · about 9 miles
Interstate 95 (LPGA Blvd)~18 to 22 min · west across the river
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse~10 to 12 min · south on Atlantic Ave

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

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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
Oceans Eight (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

Oceans Eight 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 Oceans Eight address.

The takeaway

What is actually moving near Oceans Eight, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Oceans Eight Condominium

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

Net OutlookBullishThe Daytona Beach Shores oceanfront story is incremental: Florida's post-Surfside milestone-inspection and reserve rules apply to coastal towers, and a 1996 building with a fire-sprinkler system and in-unit laundry tends to read better on systems than the 1970s stock, while still trading on condition, floor, and supply.

Florida milestone inspection and SIRS rules reach 1990s oceanfront towers

NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Daytona Beach Shores barrier island

Florida's milestone-inspection and structural-reserve requirements apply to coastal buildings within three miles of the shoreline; a 1996 building is younger than most Oceans towers, but its Phase 1 status and reserve funding should still be read before any offer.

Coastal insurance and wind premiums on barrier-island condos

NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Volusia barrier island

Barrier-island oceanfront addresses carry flood-zone and wind-insurance exposure; the master policy sits in the fee, but the per-parcel FEMA zone and the building's deductible allocation should be verified before contingencies are waived.

Top-of-row newer-building pricing

BullishMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Oceans Eight

As the newest numbered Oceans tower with larger plans, in-unit laundry, and a fire-sprinkler system, Oceans Eight has reported the highest median of the original row, which reflects real systems-and-size advantages rather than view alone.

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 Oceans Eight Condominium, 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. 2026
    Market

    Oceans Eight reported around a $640K median

    Third-party data reported Oceans Eight around a $640,000 median, above the roughly $427,000 city-wide Daytona Beach Shores condo median as of 2026, consistent with its newer build and larger plans. Why it matters: These are third-party figures, not MLS statistics; the floor, view, and condition of the specific unit drive the number, so comp each unit on its own. Source

  2. June 2026
    Community

    Building profile documented by third-party sources

    Third-party building data describes Oceans Eight as a 1996 Bellemead 21-story U-shaped building of 168 units with indoor and outdoor pools, in-unit laundry, and a fire-sprinkler system, on a six-month minimum. Why it matters: Unit counts, the build year, and the rules are reported by third-party sources; verify the current governing documents and amenity status with the association before relying on them. 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 Oceans Eight, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the six-month minimum and any leasing limits in the governing documents. Confirm the current rule and any board-approval requirement before you assume any rental plan.

2

Get the condo budget, reserve study, and milestone-inspection status. Even on a 1996 building these documents predict your fee trajectory and assessment risk.

3

Verify the FEMA flood zone for the building. Pull the determination at the FEMA Map Service Center and get a bindable coastal wind and flood insurance read before you waive anything.

4

Confirm the plan and floor. Oceans Eight has larger plans than the older towers; price the specific stack, floor, and view, not a building average.

5

Comp on floor, view, and condition. Price the unit against the closest same-floor, same-plan Oceans Eight sale, not a city-wide median or a portal value range.

Best Buy
A well-kept unit on a higher floor with both ocean and Intracoastal views and a clean reserve and milestone picture.
Biggest Risk
Paying the top of the Oceans range without verifying reserves, a special assessment, or underbudgeting coastal insurance.
Best Lot
Floor and view are the 'lot' here: a higher floor with the widest ocean and Intracoastal orientation holds value best.
Smart Timing
A condition-driven oceanfront resale market gives a prepared buyer who has read the documents real negotiating room.
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

Oceans Eight is a 1996 direct-oceanfront residential condominium on S Atlantic Ave in Daytona Beach Shores, Volusia County, ZIP 32118, developed by Bellemead Corp. as the newest of the numbered Oceans towers. It is a 21-story, U-shaped building of 168 units with laundry hookups inside the unit, a fire-sprinkler system, and both indoor and outdoor oceanfront pools, in the residential half-mile of the Shores that the Oceans family occupies. It is a residential condominium with a six-month minimum rental (verify in the governing documents), and it has reported the highest median of the original numbered-Oceans row, around $640,000 versus the roughly $427,000 city-wide condo median (Redfin, 2026, illustrative, not MLS). As a coastal building it is subject to Florida's milestone-inspection and structural-reserve requirements.

The takeaway

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

Entry: lower-floor units
$380K to $525K

Lower-floor units are the value entry to the newest Oceans tower; they typically still price above the older 1970s Oceans stock. Confirm condition, floor, and the fee per unit before you write (third-party context, 2026, not MLS).

Lowest entry
Mid: mid-floor units
$525K to $534K

Mid-floor units are the core of the building; the 1996 systems, in-unit laundry, and indoor pool support pricing toward the top of the numbered-Oceans range. Price on the closest comparable same-floor sale.

Most inventory
High: high-floor units
$534K to $800K

High-floor units with wide ocean and Intracoastal views sit at the top of the building, consistent with the reported roughly $640,000 building median (Redfin, 2026, illustrative). Price each on its finish, floor, and view against recent same-tier solds.

Strongest resale

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

$380K to $525K
Entry: lower-floor units
Lower-floor units are the value entry to the newest Oceans tower; they typically still price above the older 1970s Oceans stock. Confirm condition, floor, and the fee per unit before you write (third-party context, 2026, not MLS).
$525K to $534K
Mid: mid-floor units
Mid-floor units are the core of the building; the 1996 systems, in-unit laundry, and indoor pool support pricing toward the top of the numbered-Oceans range. Price on the closest comparable same-floor sale.
$534K to $800K
High: high-floor units
High-floor units with wide ocean and Intracoastal views sit at the top of the building, consistent with the reported roughly $640,000 building median (Redfin, 2026, illustrative). Price each on its finish, floor, and view against recent same-tier solds.

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
Asking price per square foot
Renovated$338
Original$328
Median days on market
Renovated24
Original117

From current Oceans Eight listings (renovated 2, original 7); 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.

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 Oceans Eight

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.

Oceans Eight is the newest of the original Bellemead towers, and it prices like it. The 1996 systems, the larger plans, and the views are the draw; the deal is still read in the reserve study, the milestone status, and a real coastal-insurance quote, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.1B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.2/10
Renovation Risk6.0/10
Location Efficiency7.8/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.1/10
Carrying Cost Advantage5.5/10

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 Oceans Eight 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

Fill = price per square foot; ring = by realized $/sqft per unit. 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
  • Floor and view are the 'lot' at Oceans Eight; height and orientation drive resale.
  • A higher floor with ocean and Intracoastal views holds value best.
  • The 1996 systems and condition of the specific unit outweigh any building median.

In an oceanfront condo, the variable that drives value after condition is the floor and the view orientation, not a piece of land. At Oceans Eight a higher-floor unit with ocean and Intracoastal views holds value over a low unit of the same plan, and the 1996 systems, in-unit laundry, and larger plans support pricing at the top of the numbered-Oceans row. The honest approach is to weigh those systems, confirm the reserve and milestone picture, then price the condition of the unit against the closest comparable same-floor, same-plan sale.

Oceans Eight in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want the newest original Bellemead Oceans tower with in-unit laundry and a fire-sprinkler system.
Strong onSystems and size: a 1996 build, larger plans, indoor and outdoor pools, and a walkable Shores location.
WatchReserves and milestone status even on a 1996 building, the top-of-row pricing, and coastal flood and wind insurance.
Not forDaily or weekly short-term-rental investors, or buyers chasing the lowest entry price in the Oceans family.
The edgeThe newest, best-systemed building in the numbered-Oceans row, in the same residential oceanfront district.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • The condo fee is set by the Oceans Eight association and reflects a newer building with two pools.
  • Fees typically cover master insurance, common areas, both pools, parking, and reserves; confirm inclusions.
  • No CDD is expected on this established condo; confirm per parcel.
  • Even on a 1996 building, read the reserve study and milestone-inspection status before you offer.

Each Oceans building sets its own condominium association budget, so the monthly fee is specific to Oceans Eight and the unit; a newer building with two pools typically carries a substantial fee. Request the current annual budget and the fee for the specific unit before you offer. No CDD is expected on an established condominium; confirm per parcel.

Condo fees in a building like this typically cover master building insurance, common-area maintenance and utilities, both pools, the underground parking, an on-site manager, and reserves; they do not cover your unit-interior HO-6 policy, your metered electricity, or a personal flood policy. Confirm the exact inclusions in writing.

Both pools and the building amenities are covered by the condo fee, not a separate membership. The nearby Oceans Golf Club is a separate pay-to-play public course.

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 Oceans Eight, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping The Oceans, 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 Oceans Eight home worth?

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Oceans Eight Condominium 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.

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.

Oceans Eight Market Scorecard

Buyer's Market

Oceans Eight is currently a buyer's market. About 24.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $511,950, and homes go under contract in about 75.5 days.

24.0
Months supply
$511,950
Median list
$525,000
Median sold
$322
Per sqft
75.5
Days on mkt
10/0/5
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32118 ZIP is $291,026, about 3.0% below 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

Where is Oceans Eight?
Oceans Eight is a direct-oceanfront condominium on S Atlantic Ave in Daytona Beach Shores, ZIP 32118, on the residential half-mile of the barrier island that the Oceans family of buildings occupies.
How is Oceans Eight different from the other Oceans towers?
It is the newest of the numbered Bellemead towers, built in 1996, with laundry hookups inside the unit, a fire-sprinkler system, both an indoor and an outdoor pool, and larger floor plans than the 1970s buildings.
Is Oceans Eight a resort or condo-hotel?
No. It is a residential condominium with a six-month minimum rental, not a daily- or weekly-rental resort. Verify the current leasing rule in the recorded governing documents.
Can I rent my unit short-term?
No. Oceans Eight is reported as a six-month minimum building, so daily and weekly rentals are not permitted. Confirm the current rule and any board-approval requirement in the governing documents.
When was Oceans Eight built and how big is it?
It was built in 1996 by Bellemead Corp. as a 21-story, U-shaped building of 168 units. Confirm the specific unit details before relying on them.
What amenities does Oceans Eight have?
An outdoor oceanfront pool plus an indoor pool, in-unit laundry, a fire-sprinkler system, underground parking, and an on-site association presence in the Oceans-family pattern. Confirm current amenity status with the association.
What do units cost at Oceans Eight?
Third-party data reported the building around a $640,000 median, above the roughly $427,000 city-wide Daytona Beach Shores condo median (Redfin, 2026, illustrative, not MLS). Confirm current pricing for a specific unit.
Why is Oceans Eight priced above the other numbered Oceans towers?
It is the newest of the original row, with larger plans, in-unit laundry, a fire-sprinkler system, and an indoor pool, which support pricing above the 1970s buildings. The premium reflects systems and size, not view alone.
Is there a CDD?
No CDD is expected on an established condominium like Oceans Eight, but confirm per parcel as a matter of course.
What do the HOA fees cover?
Fees in a building with two pools typically cover master insurance, common areas, both pools, the underground parking, an on-site manager, and reserves. Get the current Oceans Eight budget and confirm inclusions before you offer.
What about the milestone inspection and reserves?
As a 1996 coastal building within three miles of the shoreline, Oceans Eight is subject to Florida's milestone-inspection requirement and the rule that reserves for structural components cannot be waived from budgets adopted after December 31, 2024. It is younger than most Oceans towers, but request the Phase 1 report, the reserve study, and recent minutes before any offer.
What schools serve Oceans Eight?
It is served by Volusia County Schools; Daytona Beach Shores has no schools within city limits. The general pattern has included R.J. Longstreet Elementary, Silver Sands Middle, and Spruce Creek High, but confirm the current zoned schools by address with the district before relying on it.
Should I use the listing agent to buy at Oceans Eight?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. In an oceanfront building where reserves, milestone status, and insurance vary, having your own representation, which costs you nothing as the buyer, is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Who is the best real estate agent for Oceans Eight Condominium?
The best agent for Oceans Eight Condominium is one who actively works Daytona Beach Shores 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 Oceans Eight Condominium.
How do I find a top Daytona Beach Shores real estate agent who knows Oceans Eight Condominium?
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 Oceans Eight Condominium and the wider Daytona Beach Shores area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Oceans Eight Condominium?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Oceans Eight Condominium purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
You want the newest original Bellemead Oceans tower with in-unit laundryExcellent fit
You will use the indoor and outdoor pools and want larger oceanfront plansExcellent fit
You are a snowbird or seasonal owner who wants a residential condo, not a resortExcellent fit
You will read the reserve study, milestone status, and a real coastal insurance quote honestlyExcellent fit
You want daily or weekly short-term-rental income (six-month minimum applies)Probably not
You want the lowest possible entry price in the Oceans familyProbably not
You want brand-new construction or the newest building in the ShoresProbably not
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Oceans 8 Condo Daytona Beach Shores median home price history from 2012 to 2025, chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in Oceans 8 Condo Daytona Beach Shores, Florida by year (2012 to 2025). Source: Momentum Realty.

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