Ormond Lakes in Ormond Beach

Ormond Lakes

Established lakeside community · Ormond Beach · ZIP 32174

An established lakeside Ormond Beach community of single-family homes around fifteen-plus lakes, with gated estate pockets.

LakesideEstablished 1990s-2000sPool and tennis
Live Market Pulse
40/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
This is a resale market of homes built mostly from 1997 to 2006, so condition, the homesite, and lake frontage set the number more than square footage alone.
Free · No obligation
Unlock Off-Market Ormond Lakes

Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

Built fromLive DBAAR data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseDBAAR
$430K
Median Price
8.3mo
Supply
89days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$211/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Ormond Lakes is an established, all-resale lakeside community, so the read is different from a new-build master plan. Condition, the homesite, and whether a home has lake frontage set the number, and the gated estate pockets command a premium over the open villages. Your leverage is the renovation math on a home built two decades ago, read against its lot."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Ormond Lakes is an established master-planned community in Ormond Beach, in the 32174 ZIP, built around roughly fifteen to seventeen lakes spanning about thirty-two acres of water. It is made up of about a dozen named neighborhoods, with homes built mostly between 1997 and 2006. Product is single-family and all ages.

Because the community is built out, nearly every purchase is a resale. That makes condition and the homesite the drivers: lake frontage and water views hold value, and the gated estate pockets such as Emerald Lake Estates carry a premium over the open villages. Read the lot and the condition before the list price.

Amenities are a real part of the value here: a private clubhouse, a community pool, lighted tennis and pickleball courts, a fishing pier, a picnic pavilion, a playground, and miles of sidewalks for walking and biking. The setting backs up to Tomoka State Park on the west.

Third-party portals put recent sale prices in the low-to-mid $400,000s in 2026 (Homes.com and Neighborhoods.com, June 2026), with a wide range by home and lot; treat those as illustrative third-party figures, not a precise market value, and price any specific home on its comps.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established lakeside setting over new construction
  • Buyers who value a clubhouse, pool, tennis, and pickleball
  • Buyers who want a lake-view or lakefront homesite
  • Buyers comfortable budgeting updates on an early-2000s home

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want brand-new construction with a builder warranty
  • Buyers seeking a no-HOA, lowest-carrying-cost home
  • Buyers who need an oceanfront or walk-to-beach location
  • Buyers who want a fully gated, single-entry community throughout

How Ormond Lakes is performing right now

40/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
8.3Months of supplytight
91Median days on marketdays
3 : 9Under contract vs for salestrong demand
13Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+6%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 Ormond Lakes 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 Ormond Lakes buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Ormond Lakes

Live MLS inventory for Ormond Lakes. 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 Ormond Lakes 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.

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 north-metro location is the point: I-95, downtown Ormond, and the beaches are all a short drive, with Daytona and the airport close behind, and Tomoka State Park right next door.

Interstate 95 (Exit 273)~3 min · about 1 mile
Tomoka State Parkadjacent · borders the community
Downtown Ormond Beach~10 min · about 5 miles
Ormond Beach (Atlantic)~12 min · about 5 miles east
Downtown Daytona Beach~15-20 min · about 10 miles south
Daytona Beach Int'l Airport (DAB)~20 min · south near I-95
The Trails Shopping Center~8 min · grocery and retail

Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact departure point. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Ormond Lakes with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

TRTomoka ReserveOrmond Beach · 1.7 miTomoka OaksOrmond Beach · 2.0 miBreakaway TrailsOrmond Beach · 2.0 miOHOrmond HeritageOrmond Beach · 3.8 miOBOrmond Beach & Ormond-by-the-Sea Oceanfront CondosOrmond Beach · 3.9 miTymber CreekOrmond Beach · 3.9 mi

Browse all Florida neighborhood guides →

Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Ormond Lakes (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

Ormond Lakes 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 Ormond Lakes address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Ormond Lakes: interchange improvements at the nearest I-95 exit, strong grades at the area schools, and the permanent Tomoka State Park buffer. Each item is noted with its source.

Recent Developments in Ormond Lakes

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

Net OutlookBullishThe established lakeside setting and the protected state-park edge support value. The near-term watch items are area flood resilience near the Tomoka basin and how quickly updated homes turn.

I-95 and US-1 interchange improvements near Exit 273

2026
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Corridor

Interchange work serving the community's nearest exit improves access on the north side of the metro.

Seabreeze High and Ormond Beach Middle earned state A grades

2024
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Strong grades at the commonly assigned middle and high schools support area demand.

Tomoka State Park borders the community on the west

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: On-site

A permanent state-park buffer protects the western edge from future development.

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

Showing the latest, scroll for all updates ↓

  1. July 2024
    Schools

    Seabreeze High and Ormond Beach Middle improve to A grades

    Florida Department of Education data showed the area's commonly assigned middle and high schools earning state A grades. Why it matters: Strong school grades support demand for established Ormond Beach communities. Source

  2. September 2024
    Environment

    Tomoka State Park paving project debated

    State plans to pave a stretch of road inside Tomoka State Park, which borders Ormond Lakes, drew resident attention. Why it matters: The bordering state park remains a permanent western buffer for the community. 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.

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

1

Read the renovation math first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly on a home built two decades ago before you judge any list price.

2

Choose the lot and the water. Lake frontage and water views hold value; interior lots are where buyers overpay in a lakeside community.

3

Know which pocket you are in. The gated estate sections price differently from the open villages, so match the comp to the section.

4

Confirm the dues per section. HOA dues vary by sub-association, so get the exact figure for the specific home and section in writing.

5

Cross-shop nearby gated Ormond and compare Breakaway Trails for a gated, wooded alternative.

Best Buy
Updated home on a lake-view or lakefront lot matched to recent comps
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting roof, HVAC, and systems on an early-2000s home
Best Lot
Lake frontage and water views over interior homesites
Smart Timing
Confirm the dues for the specific section before you commit
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.

HOA and CDD

A recent listing reported HOA dues of about $299 per quarter, with a community-wide range of roughly $240 to $379 per quarter across sub-associations; the gated estate pockets may carry more. A sample listing reported no CDD. Confirm dues and CDD status for the specific home and section in writing.

The homes

Homes are single-family, built mostly from 1997 to 2006, ranging from open-village homes to larger residences in the gated estate pockets such as Emerald Lake Estates. Third-party portals put recent sale prices in the low-to-mid $400,000s in 2026, with a wide range by home and lot.

Living here

Shared amenities include a private clubhouse, a community pool, lighted tennis and pickleball courts, a fishing pier, a picnic pavilion, a playground, and miles of sidewalks, plus the lakes themselves. The community backs up to Tomoka State Park on the west.

The takeaway

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

The Update Play
$335K to $423K

Original or lightly updated homes on interior or open-village lots, the renovation route into a lakeside community.

Lowest entry
The Lake-View Home
$423K to $460K

Updated single-family homes with a lake view or frontage, the heart of the resale market here.

Most inventory
The Gated Estate
$460K to $814K

Larger homes in the gated estate pockets such as Emerald Lake Estates, the homes that hold value best.

Strongest resale

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

$335K to $423K
The Update Play
Original or lightly updated homes on interior or open-village lots, the renovation route into a lakeside community.
$423K to $460K
The Lake-View Home
Updated single-family homes with a lake view or frontage, the heart of the resale market here.
$460K to $814K
The Gated Estate
Larger homes in the gated estate pockets such as Emerald Lake Estates, the homes that hold value best.

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.

Lake-rich, established settingStrong
Clubhouse, pool, tennis, pickleballStrong
Tomoka State Park western bufferStrong
Early-2000s systems and roofsManage it
Flood context near Tomoka basinVerify 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 Ormond Lakes

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.

The lakes, the clubhouse, and the Ormond location are priced into every listing. The deal is won or lost on condition, the lot, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.8B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.8/10
Renovation Risk6.6/10
Location Efficiency8.0/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.8/10
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.

Why our read on Ormond Lakes 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
  • Lake frontage and water views hold value best
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
  • The lot and the water cannot be renovated, the house can
  • Gated estate pockets command a premium
  • Read the lot and the water before the finishes

In an established lakeside community, the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. Lake frontage, water views, and the gated estate pockets are scarce and cannot be reproduced, while the house itself can always be updated. Read the lot, the water, and which section you are in first, then price the condition of the home against it.

Ormond Lakes in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established lakeside single-family home with community amenities.
Biggest advantageA lake-rich setting with a clubhouse, pool, tennis, and pickleball, backing Tomoka State Park.
Biggest riskRenovation and systems costs on a mostly early-2000s, all-resale housing stock.
Sweet spotAn updated home on a lake-view or lakefront lot matched honestly to recent comps.
Avoid ifYou want new construction, no HOA, or an oceanfront location.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Dues reported about $299/qtr on one listing
  • Range roughly $240 to $379/qtr by section
  • Gated estate pockets may cost more
  • No CDD reported on a sample listing, verify
  • Confirm dues for the specific section

A recent listing reported HOA dues of about $299 per quarter, with a community-wide range of roughly $240 to $379 per quarter across sub-associations; the gated estate pockets may carry more. A sample listing reported no CDD. Confirm dues and CDD status for the specific home and section in writing.

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 Ormond Lakes, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Breakaway Trails, 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 Ormond Lakes home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Ormond Lakes 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 Ormond Lakes 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.

Ormond Lakes Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market

Ormond Lakes is currently a buyer-leaning market. About 8.3 months of supply, a median asking price of $625,000, and homes go under contract in about 91 days.

8.3
Months supply
$625,000
Median list
$430,500
Median sold
$211
Per sqft
91
Days on mkt
9/3/13
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32174 ZIP is $371,102, about 10.1% above 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 Ormond Lakes located?
Ormond Lakes is in Ormond Beach, in the 32174 ZIP, Volusia County, built around a series of lakes and backing up to Tomoka State Park on the west.
Is Ormond Lakes a gated community?
Partly. The overall community is open, but it contains gated estate sections such as Emerald Lake Estates and a gated section off Cypress Hollow Lane.
What kind of homes are in Ormond Lakes?
Single-family homes, built mostly between 1997 and 2006, across about a dozen named neighborhoods. It is an all-ages community.
What amenities does Ormond Lakes have?
A private clubhouse, a community pool, lighted tennis and pickleball courts, a fishing pier, a picnic pavilion, a playground, and miles of sidewalks, plus the lakes themselves.
What are the HOA fees in Ormond Lakes?
A recent listing reported about $299 per quarter, with a community-wide range of roughly $240 to $379 per quarter across sub-associations; gated estate sections may carry more. Confirm the exact figure for a specific home.
Does Ormond Lakes have a CDD fee?
A sample listing reported no CDD. Confirm per parcel on the tax bill, since this is based on a single datapoint.
What do homes cost in Ormond Lakes?
Third-party portals put recent sale prices in the low-to-mid $400,000s in 2026, with a wide range by home and lot. Use a comparable-sales analysis on a specific home for an accurate read.
What schools serve Ormond Lakes?
Ormond Lakes is in Volusia County Schools, with Pine Trail Elementary, Ormond Beach Middle, and Seabreeze High commonly cited for the area. Confirm the exact assignment by address with the district.
Is Ormond Lakes prone to flooding?
The community is built around lakes and sits near the Tomoka River basin, an area with documented hurricane flooding nearby. Pull the FEMA flood map for any specific address before buying.
How far is Ormond Lakes from the beach?
The Atlantic beaches at Ormond Beach are roughly five miles east, with downtown Daytona about ten miles south. Confirm your real drive at your real departure time.
You want an established lakeside setting over new constructionExcellent fit
You value a clubhouse, pool, tennis, and pickleballExcellent fit
You want a lake-view or lakefront homesiteExcellent fit
You will read the renovation math on an early-2000s home honestlyExcellent fit
You want quick I-95 access on the north side of the metroExcellent fit
You want brand-new construction with a builder warrantyProbably not
You want a no-HOA, lowest-carrying-cost homeProbably not
You need an oceanfront or walk-to-beach locationProbably not
You want a single-entry, fully gated community throughoutProbably not
You are unwilling to budget updates on an older homeProbably not

Get the inside read on Ormond Lakes

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

We respond personally, usually the same day.

You are all set.

A Momentum Realty Ormond Lakes specialist will reach out personally, usually the same day.

Zoom out before you decide: see the Duval County market guide or every community in the Neighborhood Finder.

Talk to a Local Ormond Lakes Expert
Call Get Listings