Preserve at The Cays
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Preserve at The Cays is a community in Daytona Beach, Volusia County, FL (ZIP 32117). Across Daytona Beach as a whole, 106 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $211,000, 122 median days on market, with 88 homes for sale today. At that median and Volusia County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.21 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,050 ($3,230 with the full homestead exemption).
Preserve at The Cays is David Weekley's townhome village inside the Preserve at LPGA masterplan on the west side of Daytona Beach, and the read is about low-maintenance ownership at the bottom of the new-construction price band. David Weekley is building six floor plans across about 220 homesites in two series - The Harbor Series, now selling from the low $290s, and The Driftwood Series, coming soon - with a shared amenity center rather than per-home yards to maintain.
The honest work: this is a lock-and-leave townhome, not a single-family home with a private yard, and it sits inside a masterplan that most likely carries a CDD in addition to the townhome HOA. There is no resale history in the local feed yet. Verify the combined HOA-plus-any-CDD monthly, what the HOA covers on the exterior, and the series and lot before leaning on the entry price.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Preserve at The Cays right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Preserve at The Cays is a new-construction townhome community by David Weekley Homes in Daytona Beach, Volusia County, ZIP 32117, addressed off Wild Crest Lane within the larger Preserve at LPGA masterplan west of Interstate 95. Sales opened in January 2026.
DBAAR sales records identify 12 homes in Preserve at The Cays that have changed hands since 2026, built between 2026 and 2026 (median 2026), with a median living area of about 1,769 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 100% are townhomes. Source: DBAAR closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
David Weekley is offering six floor plans across roughly 220 homesites in two product series. The Harbor Series is now selling, with a townhome listed around $292,000 for about 1,463 square feet, three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a one-car garage; The Driftwood Series is marketed as coming soon. Residents share an on-site amenity center with a pool and cabana, a playground, lawn games and dog park, and a picnic area with grills - and the community is within walking distance of Sprouts Farmers Market and Trader Joe's.
This is a low-maintenance, lock-and-leave townhome product rather than a single-family or gated one, so the decision centers on the series, the plan, and the total monthly carrying cost. Because it is brand-new, there is no resale track record yet, and the HOA and any masterplan CDD should be confirmed before budgeting.
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 Preserve at The Cays is best for.
Best for
- You want brand-new, low-maintenance townhome ownership at the bottom of the price band
- You value walking to Sprouts and Trader Joe's and quick I-95 access
- You are comfortable with an attached home and a shared amenity center
- You will confirm the HOA scope and any Preserve at LPGA CDD assessment before committing
- You want a nationally regarded builder in David Weekley
Probably not for
- You need a private yard or a detached single-family home
- You want a gated entrance or a large private amenity program
- You want an established resale track record before you buy
- You are unwilling to verify the combined HOA-plus-CDD monthly in writing
- You prefer a beachside address over a west-Daytona corridor location
The market around Preserve at The Cays
Preserve at The Cays is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
Across Volusia County, 5,160 homes are active and 1,376 pending (21% under contract).
In ZIP 32117 (Daytona Beach), 64 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $228K ($176/sq ft), down 10.6% year over year, with a median 92 days on market. Right now 24 active and 7 pending listings put supply at about 5.6 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32117 housing market and the Volusia County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Preserve at The Cays specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Preserve at The Cays by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Preserve at The Cays subdivision: 12 homes on record; built 2026; typical size about 1,769 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: townhome 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | $319,110 |
Newest recorded sale: $319,169 on 2026-09-04.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
The Preserve at The Cays buying strategy.
If we were buying in Preserve at The Cays 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 Preserve at The Cays.
Low-maintenance townhomes inside a Daytona masterplan
The pitch is entry-price, low-maintenance ownership in a masterplan with real everyday convenience. Preserve at LPGA sits in the LPGA Boulevard growth corridor on Daytona's west side, minutes from Interstate 95, the Tanger Outlets and Tomoka Town Center shopping, and the Halifax Health and AdventHealth campuses. Being able to walk to Sprouts and Trader Joe's is a genuine differentiator for a townhome at this price.
David Weekley - a national builder with a stronger reputation for design and service than most value-tier competitors - is delivering six plans across two series and about 220 homesites. The Harbor Series opens in the low $290s for compact three-bedroom plans with a one-car garage; The Driftwood Series is the coming-soon tier. Because these are attached townhomes, the meaningful variables are the series, the interior versus end-unit position, and what the HOA maintains on the exterior.
Before You Offer - Get the townhome HOA dues and the exterior-maintenance scope in writing, and ask specifically whether Preserve at LPGA carries a CDD assessment on top, since masterplans of this scale usually do. Confirm which series and elevation you are buying, whether the unit is interior or end, and the guest-parking arrangement. Pull the FEMA flood zone for the exact parcel given the west-Daytona wetland setting.
Preserve at The Cays vs. comparable Daytona-area attached product - Its peers are the other townhome and villa lines in the LPGA and Williamson Boulevard corridors and the attached product at Mosaic. Against those, Preserve at The Cays leans on David Weekley's brand, the walkable grocery anchor, and one of the lower entry prices in new-construction Volusia; the trade is attached-home living and a masterplan fee structure to verify.
Who it fits best - It fits a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor who wants brand-new, low-maintenance ownership near I-95 and everyday shopping, and who is comfortable with an attached townhome and a masterplan fee stack. It is a weaker fit for a buyer who needs a private yard, a detached single-family home, or a gated entrance.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Preserve at The Cays. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why Momentum
Most pages on a brand-new townhome community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live DBAMLS feed, Volusia County closed-sale patterns, and a plain read of what actually moves value on an attached-home product - series, unit position, and the combined HOA-plus-CDD carrying cost. No automated valuation, no guesswork.
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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
| Under-contract shares | DBAMLS records, as of 2026-07-18 |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of DBAMLS 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.
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Common questions about Preserve at The Cays
Where is Preserve at The Cays?
Preserve at The Cays is a community in Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida, ZIP 32117.
How many homes are in Preserve at The Cays?
County property records list 12 homes in Preserve at The Cays, built between 2026 and 2026; the typical home is about 1,769 heated square feet.
What do homes in Preserve at The Cays sell for?
Preserve at The Cays has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2026 (4 sales, median $319,110).
Are there homes for sale in Preserve at The Cays right now?
No active listings inside Preserve at The Cays at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Preserve at The Cays have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Preserve at The Cays 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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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.
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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.