Pinecrest
Homes for Sale in Fountain, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, Pinecrest in Fountain, FL has 1 home for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 16 closed sales in Pinecrest in Fountain, FL since 2012, the most recent in April 2026.
Pinecrest is an older, mixed-vintage pocket of Fountain, with a median build year of 1970 inside a much wider range that runs from 1920 up through 2024. That spread means age and condition, not just location, are doing most of the work on price here — a fully updated home and one that has not been touched since the 1970s can sit on the same street and land in very different places.
With homestead exemptions covering only about a quarter of the roughly 290 homes tracked, a meaningful share of this inventory is held as rental or non-primary property. For a buyer, that points to more turnover and more homes that come to market needing work. For a seller, it means your comparable pool is uneven — pricing has to be built around condition and recent, truly similar closings, not a single neighborhood number.
Figures in this note are as of July 28, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
The 60-Second Overview
Pinecrest is a long-established residential area in Fountain built out over more than a century, with modest-sized homes and a market where condition and vintage matter more than any single neighborhood-wide price point.
CPAR sales records identify 9 homes in Pinecrest that have changed hands since 2012, built between 1940 and 2026 (median 2015), with a median living area of about 1,212 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout. Source: CPAR closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Pinecrest is best for.
Best for
- A buyer prioritizing a compact, lower-maintenance floor plan over a larger newer build
- A buyer comfortable evaluating condition and renovation history on a home-by-home basis
- An investor interested in a market where a notable share of homes are already non-owner-occupied
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants a community with pools, a clubhouse, or other shared amenities included
- A buyer who wants a newer-construction home as the default rather than the exception
- A buyer uncomfortable with wide variation in condition and vintage from one listing to the next
The market around Pinecrest
Pinecrest is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32401, 145 homes are on the market and 15% are under contract — a slower corner of Fountain.
Across Bay County, 2,515 homes are active and 528 pending (17% under contract).
In ZIP 32401 (Fountain), 337 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $307K, up 0.5% year over year, with a median 62 days on market. Right now 166 active and 29 pending listings — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32401 housing market and the Bay County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Pinecrest specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Pinecrest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Pinecrest today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Pinecrest.
A neighborhood built in layers
The 1920–2024 build range tells you Pinecrest was not developed on one timeline. It has an original older core supplemented by decades of infill and, more recently, newer construction mixed in among it. That layering is common in long-standing Bay County communities, but it puts more pressure on buyers to evaluate each home individually — permit history, system age, and any updates matter as much as square footage.
At a median of 1,300 living square feet, homes here skew toward compact, efficient floor plans rather than larger, newer-build layouts. There are no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, so this is a neighborhood you buy for the home and the location within Fountain, not for a shared pool, clubhouse, or HOA-maintained common space.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Pinecrest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood with this much variation in age and condition, generic comps do not hold up. We pull the recent closings that actually match a given home's vintage and condition, flag what renovation or deferred maintenance is likely doing to value, and help buyers and sellers price against reality rather than an average that does not apply to their specific house.
Pinecrest in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | CPAR MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 13, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | CPAR MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (16 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of CPAR MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Recent Developments in Pinecrest Bay
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Pinecrest Bay, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Parks & Amenities
Volusia County approves $13 million in ECHO grants for 10 projects
The council approved grants including $2.5 million each for Edgewater, Daytona Beach and the D Ranch Preserve nature center, plus a 250-foot Halifax River pier in Holly Hill, a boat dock in New Smyrna Beach, a DeBary splash pad and Port Orange's Willow Run Park.
What it may mean for the marketFunds new waterfront access and park amenities across several Volusia communities. The site is less than a mile northwest of Pinecrest Bay.
Source: WFTV - October 2026Development
Manufacturing and technology job fair set for Oct. 15 at Daytona State
Germfree, B. Braun, Teledyne, Embler Control Systems, Bylight, Pall Corporation and the Electrical Training Alliance will recruit at the Advanced Technology College on Williamson Boulevard in Daytona Beach. The fair runs 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., with a morning session for Volusia high school students.
What it may mean for the marketShows active hiring by regional manufacturing and technology employers. The site is about 4 miles southwest of Pinecrest Bay.
Source: FlaglerLive - September 2026Infrastructure
VoTran changes routes Oct. 4, adds DeLand express and discontinues two routes
Route 61X adds weekday service between the Transfer Plaza and the DeLand ITF via I-4, while Routes 33 and 70 are discontinued. A new VoRide Sunday zone in the Daytona Beach area replaces fixed Sunday service on Routes 3, 4, 10 and 15. The County Council approved the changes on June 16.
What it may mean for the marketChanges commute options between Daytona Beach and DeLand and shifts some service to on-demand rides. The site is about 2 miles south of Pinecrest Bay.
Source: Hometown News Volusia - May 2026Development
Daytona Beach approves Avalon Park Daytona, a master-planned community of about 8,800 homes west of I-95
Daytona Beach commissioners approved Avalon Park Daytona in May 2026, clearing the way for a master-planned community of about 8,800 homes on land west of Interstate 95. The approval also allows commercial and mixed-use space as the project builds out over many years.
What it may mean for the marketA large new master-planned community adds substantial future housing supply west of Interstate 95, a shift that can influence competition and pricing for existing communities in the area. The site is about 6 miles southwest of Pinecrest Bay.
Source: Observer Local News
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.
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Common questions about Pinecrest
Where is Pinecrest?
Pinecrest is a community in Fountain, Bay County, Florida, ZIP 32401 / 32404 / 32413 / 32438.
Are there homes for sale in Pinecrest right now?
Yes — 1 active and 0 pending listings as of the last feed refresh (twice daily). They are listed on this page.
Does Pinecrest have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Pinecrest in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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