Powers Homes for Sale in Port Orange, FL

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

A small, vintage no-HOA street of 1950s and 1960s block homes on Powers Avenue in Port Orange, near the Intracoastal and minutes from the beach.

No HOA1950s to 1960s block homesNear the Intracoastal

Live Market Pulse

63/100
Momentum

Balanced 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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Unlock Off-Market Powers

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

$260K

Median Price

2mo

Supply

51days

Avg DOM

Balanced

Seller Leverage

$200/sf

Median $/Sqft

-11%

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Powers is a small, legacy plat of roughly two dozen homes on Powers Avenue in Port Orange, near the Intracoastal Waterway. The read is honest and modest: vintage 1950s and 1960s concrete-block single-family homes with no HOA, on a quiet street minutes from the beach and the Spruce Creek High zone, in a recognized but unbranded pocket. The trade is a small, thin market with no community identity beyond the street and an older housing stock, so the inspection, a parcel flood check, and careful in-street comps are the homework."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Powers market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $260K ($200 per sq ft), with homes averaging 51 days on market and 2.0 months of supply, a balanced market (limited data). Values are down 11% over the past year and up 464% since 2014, based on 6 recent closings in live Daytona-area MLS data.

Powers is a small recorded subdivision centered on Powers Avenue in Port Orange, Volusia County (ZIP 32127), in the older, established part of the city west of the Intracoastal Waterway and near the Nova Road and Dunlawton Avenue corridors (Volusia County Property Appraiser records and Zillow, 2026). It is a roughly two-dozen-home street, not a gated or amenitized community.

This is a mainland Port Orange location near the Intracoastal, with the Atlantic beaches roughly a 10 to 15 minute drive east. It is not waterfront or beachside, though some listings note proximity to the water.

The homes are single-family, concrete-block, predominantly built from 1953 to 1962 with a street average around 1962, typically one-story houses from about 800 to 2,000 square feet, with no HOA and no dues; lot sizes vary from standard to a few larger or double lots (Zillow, Redfin, and Ownerly, 2026).

Pricing runs from the affordable end into the mid $300,000s, with a 2025 sale around $184,900 for a small original home, a 2025 sale around $325,000 for a larger one, and an active listing near $348,500 on a large lot, against a Port Orange median sale around $342,000 (Zillow and Redfin, 2025 to 2026). The location near the Intracoastal carries mixed FEMA designations, so the parcel-level flood zone is worth confirming.

Quick Match

Who Powers is best for.

Best for

Budget buyers who want an affordable, no-HOA vintage home on a quiet Port Orange street
Buyers who value proximity to the Intracoastal, the beach, and the Spruce Creek High zone
Investors and owner-occupants comfortable with a small, older housing stock

Probably not for

Buyers who want a branded community, amenities, or a newer home
Anyone who needs a deep, liquid resale market or a strong middle-school rating
Buyers who will not inspect a 1950s or 1960s home or check the parcel flood zone

Market Pulse

How Powers is performing right now

63/100
momentum

Balanced Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

2Months of supplytight

51Median days on marketdays

1 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand

6Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+464%Median price since 2014appreciation

+39%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 Powers listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$245K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Allandale or Port Orange. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$1742026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now1 : 1active : pending

For sale1

Pending1

Sold 12mo6

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Powers

Live MLS inventory for Powers. 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 · 51 daysTop listing

$475,000

4 bd · 3 ba · 1,710 sqft · built 1957

819 B Street, New Smyrna Beach, 32168

RenovatedBest value

Listed by Beycome of Florida LLC

Pending · 129 days

$299,900

2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,271 sqft · built 1957

612 Ruth Street, Port Orange, 32127

Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value

Listed by RE/MAX Signature

Interactive Map

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

Intracoastal Waterway~3 to 6 min · east of the street

Dunlawton Avenue~3 to 5 min · east-west connector to the beach

Nova Road~2 to 4 min · commercial corridor

Spruce Creek High School~6 to 9 min · about 2.5 miles

Atlantic Ocean beach~10 to 15 min · east over the bridge

Interstate 95 (Dunlawton)~10 to 14 min · west

Daytona Beach~15 to 20 min · north via US-1

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

Powers (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

Powers 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 Powers address.

The takeaway

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

Recent Developments in Powers

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThere is no project inside this small street; the relevant context is the surrounding Port Orange corridor, the Spruce Creek High zone, and flood-mapping updates.

Spruce Creek High zone

BullishAssignment to the well-regarded Spruce Creek High School supports demand for affordable homes in this corridor. impact

SignificanceRadius: Spruce Creek High zone

Spruce Creek High zone

Port Orange flood mapping

NeutralPort Orange maintains updated floodplain rules and free flood-zone determinations, and parcels near the Intracoastal can carry higher-risk designations. impact

SignificanceRadius: Powers Ave / Intracoastal

Port Orange flood mapping

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 Powers, 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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2025
Resilience
Port Orange floodplain rules and free determinations
Port Orange operates under updated floodplain management rules and offers residents a free flood-zone determination and an interactive flood map; properties in Zones A or AE must meet floodplain standards. Why it matters: On a street near the Intracoastal, the parcel flood zone and insurance are the key pre-purchase items to confirm. Source
2025
Schools
Spruce Creek High remains well-regarded
Spruce Creek High School, the assigned high school for the area, continues to offer AP and International Baccalaureate programs and high graduation rates (GreatSchools and district data, 2025). Why it matters: A strong assigned high school supports resale demand in this affordable pocket. 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 Powers buying strategy.

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

Check the flood zone for the parcel. Powers Avenue is near the Intracoastal and can carry mixed X and AE designations; pull the FEMA zone for the exact parcel at msc.fema.gov or request a free city determination.

Confirm there is no HOA for the parcel. The street has no HOA; verify there is none and no deed restrictions for the specific address through title.

Inspect a 1950s or 1960s block home. Confirm the roof, electrical, plumbing, windows, and any additions, and budget for what is original.

Verify the school assignment. Confirm the current Volusia assignment by address; the area generally feeds Sugar Mill Elementary, Silver Sands Middle, and Spruce Creek High, with one below-average middle rating.

Comp on the street. Price off recent Powers Avenue sales, accounting for lot size and condition, since the market here is thin.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A structurally sound, updated block home on a standard Zone X lot, priced off recent Powers Avenue sales.

Biggest Risk

A small, thin market with no community identity beyond the street, an older housing stock, and Intracoastal-corridor flood exposure.

Best Lot

Lot size varies; a larger or double lot adds value but can carry a different flood picture.

Smart Timing

Affordable Port Orange homes trade steadily, but thin in-street comps mean pricing takes care; a prepared buyer competes well (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

Powers is a small recorded subdivision centered on Powers Avenue in Port Orange, Volusia County (ZIP 32127), in the older part of the city near the Intracoastal Waterway and the Nova and Dunlawton corridors (Volusia County records and Zillow, 2026). It is a roughly two-dozen-home street of single-family, concrete-block homes, predominantly built from 1953 to 1962, typically one-story houses from about 800 to 2,000 square feet, with no HOA. It is mainland and minutes from the beach and the Spruce Creek High zone, with pricing from about $184,900 into the mid $300,000s and mixed FEMA designations to confirm per parcel.

Powers Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Powers.

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

Entry: small original home

$130K to $255K

The value tier: a small, original-condition 1950s or 1960s block home, with a 2025 sale around $184,900 (Zillow, 2025). Budget for updates and verify the roof, systems, and flood zone.

Lowest entry

Mid: updated or larger home

$255K to $300K

An updated or larger home, the core of demand, with a 2025 sale around $325,000 for a four-bedroom (Redfin, 2025). Price off the closest comparable, accounting for lot size and condition.

Most inventory

High: large-lot home

$300K to $382K

A home on a larger or double lot near the top of the street range, with an active listing near $348,500 on about three-quarters of an acre (Zillow, 2026). Confirm the lot, roof age, 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 ~$260K buys here.

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

$130K to $255K

Entry: small original home

The value tier: a small, original-condition 1950s or 1960s block home, with a 2025 sale around $184,900 (Zillow, 2025). Budget for updates and verify the roof, systems, and flood zone.

$255K to $300K

Mid: updated or larger home

An updated or larger home, the core of demand, with a 2025 sale around $325,000 for a four-bedroom (Redfin, 2025). Price off the closest comparable, accounting for lot size and condition.

$300K to $382K

High: large-lot 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 Powers, 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 18% 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$278

Original$236

Median days on market

Renovated51

Original129

From current Powers 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.

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.

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 Powers 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.

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 Powers

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Powers sells an affordable, no-HOA vintage home on a quiet street near the water. The deal is found in a sound block home on the right lot with a clean flood number, not in the lowest sticker on a tired house.

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.

5.9C · Buy Score

Resale Strength5.8/10

Renovation Risk5.2/10

Location Efficiency7.0/10

Long-Term Defensibility5.6/10

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 Powers 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

Lot size varies; a larger or double lot adds value.
A larger lot near the water can carry a different flood picture; verify it.
Condition is the biggest swing on these 1950s and 1960s block homes.

On Powers Avenue, lot size varies more than the homes do, from standard parcels to a few larger or double lots, so a bigger lot can add real value, though one nearer the Intracoastal may carry a different flood designation worth confirming. Because the homes are 1950s and 1960s concrete-block houses, condition is the biggest single swing, so comp like-for-like on lot size and condition against recent Powers Avenue sales, verify the parcel FEMA zone, and price each home on its own merits in a thin market before you commit.

The 15-Second Verdict

Powers in 15 seconds.

Best forBudget buyers who want an affordable, no-HOA vintage home on a quiet Port Orange street near the Intracoastal and beach.

Strong onValue and location: no association dues, sturdy block construction, and proximity to the water, the beach, and the Spruce Creek High zone.

WatchA small, thin market with no community identity beyond the street, an older housing stock, and Intracoastal-corridor flood exposure.

Not forBuyers who want a branded community, amenities, a newer home, or a strong middle-school rating.

The edgeAn affordable, no-HOA block home near the water in the Spruce Creek High zone is a durable, low-carry value buy.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

No HOA and sturdy block homes keep carrying costs low.
This is a street, not a branded community; comp on the street.
The Intracoastal-corridor flood zone is the variable to confirm.

Powers has no homeowners association and no dues, consistent with a small 1950s and 1960s plat; parcel data for Powers Avenue homes confirms no HOA (Zillow and Volusia County records, 2026). Verify there is no association or deed restriction for the specific parcel through title.

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

There is no clubhouse, gate, or shared amenity. The everyday draws are public and locational: the nearby Intracoastal, Port Orange parks, and quick routes to the beach and the Spruce Creek High zone (City of Port Orange, 2026).

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Powers buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxVolusia County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Powers.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

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 Powers

Thinking of selling on Powers Avenue?

Your buyer is a value buyer cross-shopping affordable, no-HOA Port Orange homes, so sell what is specific: the condition and updates, the sturdy block construction, the lot size, the location near the water and the Spruce Creek High zone, and an honest 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 Powers, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Allandale, 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 Powers home worth?

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

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Powers 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

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Volusia County scorecard.

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.

Powers Market Scorecard

Balanced Market (limited data)

Powers is currently a balanced market (limited data). About 2.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $475,000, and homes go under contract in about 56 days.

2.0

Months supply

$475,000

Median list

$260,000

Median sold

$200

Per sqft

Days on mkt

1/1/6

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32127 ZIP is $351,873, about 8.5% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Powers?

It is a small recorded subdivision centered on Powers Avenue in Port Orange, Volusia County (ZIP 32127), in the older part of the city near the Intracoastal Waterway. It is a roughly two-dozen-home street, not a gated or amenitized community (Volusia County records and Zillow, 2026).

Where is it?

In mainland Port Orange, west of the Intracoastal Waterway near the Nova Road and Dunlawton Avenue corridors, with the Atlantic beaches roughly a 10 to 15 minute drive east. It is not waterfront or beachside.

When were the homes built?

Predominantly from 1953 to 1962, with a street average around 1962, as single-family concrete-block homes, typically one-story houses from about 800 to 2,000 square feet (Zillow, Redfin, and Ownerly, 2026).

Is there an HOA?

No. The street has no homeowners association and no dues, consistent with a small 1950s and 1960s plat (Zillow and Volusia County records, 2026). Verify there is none and no deed restrictions for the specific parcel through title.

What does it cost to buy here?

What schools serve the street?

The address falls in Volusia County Schools, with the pattern running toward Sugar Mill Elementary (about 6/10), Silver Sands Middle (about 3/10), and Spruce Creek High (about 6/10) (GreatSchools, 2026). The middle rating is below average; verify the current assignment by address with the district.

What about flood risk?

Powers Avenue is near the Intracoastal and can carry mixed FEMA X and AE designations. Pull the zone for the exact parcel at msc.fema.gov or request a free determination from the city before you rely on it (City of Port Orange, 2025 to 2026).

Is it really a community, or just a street?

It is a real, recorded plat, but functionally it is a small street rather than a branded community with amenities or an association. We frame it honestly as a quiet, vintage, no-HOA street, and we comp on the street itself (Volusia County records, 2026).

Is it the same as Powers communities elsewhere?

No. This is the Powers plat on Powers Avenue in Port Orange, Volusia County. Communities named Powers elsewhere in Florida are separate. Use the Port Orange location to keep them straight.

How close is the beach?

The Atlantic beaches are roughly a 10 to 15 minute drive east over the bridge. The street is mainland, near the Intracoastal.

How big is the subdivision?

It is small, a roughly two-dozen-home street on Powers Avenue, so the resale market is thin; comp on the street itself rather than borrowing from larger nearby neighborhoods (Volusia County records and Ownerly, 2026).

Do I need my own agent to buy here?

Yes. Your own agent confirms the no-HOA status, pulls the parcel flood zone, inspects a 1950s or 1960s block home, verifies the school assignment, and comps the thin Powers Avenue market before you offer.

Who is the best real estate agent for Powers?

The best agent for Powers is one who actively works Port Orange 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 Powers.

How do I find a top Port Orange real estate agent who knows Powers?

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The Verdict

Should you buy in Powers?

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

You want an affordable, no-HOA vintage home on a quiet Port Orange streetExcellent fit

You value proximity to the Intracoastal, the beach, and the Spruce Creek High zoneExcellent fit

You will inspect a 1950s or 1960s block home and check the parcel flood zoneExcellent fit

You want a branded community, amenities, or a newer homeProbably not

You need a deep resale market or a strong middle-school ratingProbably not

You will not inspect an older home or verify the flood zoneProbably not

Get the inside read on Powers

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Powers 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.

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Powers Port Orange median home price history from 2012 to 2025, chart by Momentum Realty — Median sale price in Powers Port Orange, Florida by year (2012 to 2025). Source: Momentum Realty.

Powers Homes for Sale in Port Orange, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who Powers is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Powers is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Powers

Powers on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Powers

Spruce Creek High zone

Port Orange flood mapping

Port Orange floodplain rules and free determinations

Spruce Creek High remains well-regarded

The Powers buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Powers.

What ~$260K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Powers holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Powers

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Powers is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Powers in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Powers buy.

Thinking of selling on Powers Avenue?

In Powers, condition and view decide your number

What is your Powers home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Powers Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Powers?

Get the inside read on Powers

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