Southwinds in Port Orange

Southwinds Homes for Sale in Port Orange, FL

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

An established single-family HOA neighborhood in Port Orange, one of the city's original communities, in a central, convenient location.

Single-family homesEstablished HOA neighborhoodCentral Port Orange
Live Market Pulse
51/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning 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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Built fromLive DBAAR data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseDBAAR
$246K
Median Price
6mo
Supply
9days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$199/sf
Median $/Sqft
+2%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Southwinds is an established single-family HOA neighborhood in Port Orange, one of the city's original communities, and the read is value-and-stability: well-kept homes in a central, convenient location with a modest homeowners association, in a school-strong city minutes from shopping and the beach. It competes on the established Port Orange location and a managed HOA neighborhood rather than amenities or new construction, so carrying cost is the HOA dues plus taxes and insurance. The work is comping by home size and condition and confirming the HOA dues and rules."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Southwinds market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $246K ($199 per sq ft), with homes averaging 9 days on market and 6.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Values are up 2% over the past year and up 174% since 2013, based on 4 recent closings in live Daytona-area MLS data.

Southwinds is an established single-family residential neighborhood in Port Orange, Volusia County, described as one of the city's original neighborhoods, in a central location (neighborhoods.com and the Southwinds HOA, 2026).

Homes range from about 1,039 to 1,853 square feet, with a median sale price reported around $380,000 (third-party listings, 2026); treat that as illustrative and comp the specific home. The neighborhood is governed by the Southwinds Homeowners Association.

The market has been described as somewhat competitive, with homes receiving a couple of offers on average and selling in around 47 days. The location is central and convenient to Port Orange's shopping, dining, schools, and a short drive to the beach and I-95.

Buyers should confirm the Southwinds HOA dues and what they cover, any deed restrictions, pull the FEMA flood zone for the specific address, and verify school assignments by address, since Port Orange schools are a common draw.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established single-family Port Orange home in a managed HOA neighborhood
  • Buyers who value a central, convenient location in a school-strong city
  • Owner-occupants who prefer an established neighborhood over new construction

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a no-HOA home or a large lot
  • Anyone who needs to be on or walk to the beach (this is the mainland side)
  • Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich community

How Southwinds is performing right now

51/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
6Months of supplytight
9Median days on marketdays
0 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand
4Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+174%Median price since 2013appreciation
+10%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 Southwinds 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 Southwinds buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Southwinds

Live MLS inventory for Southwinds. 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 Southwinds 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.

Dunlawton Avenue (Port Orange)~5 min · main corridor, shopping and dining
Interstate 95~10 min · via Dunlawton Ave
Port Orange beach approach~10 to 15 min · east over the Dunlawton bridge
Halifax Health Port Orange~5 to 10 min · area hospital
Daytona International Airport~10 to 15 min · regional air service
Daytona International Speedway~10 to 15 min · off US-92
Daytona Beach~15 to 20 min · north via Nova Rd or 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
Southwinds (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

Southwinds 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 Southwinds address.

The takeaway

What is actually relevant to buyers in Southwinds, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Southwinds

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

Net OutlookBullishThe neighborhood is established with no new master-planned phase, so the live items for buyers are the HOA dues, the Volusia County tax and insurance picture, and the per-address flood zone.

HOA dues, Volusia taxes, and flood zones

NeutralCarrying cost is the Southwinds HOA dues plus taxes and insurance; the per-address FEMA flood zone is the variable to confirm. Pull all three for the specific home. impact
SignificanceRadius: Per parcel

HOA dues, Volusia taxes, and flood zones

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 Southwinds, 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. 2024
    Taxes

    Volusia County millage and HOA carrying cost

    Volusia County property tax rates run in the mid-teens to low twenties in mills depending on the taxing district, with an effective rate around one percent of value (Volusia County Property Appraiser, 2024 tax year); Southwinds homes also carry HOA dues. Why it matters: Model taxes and insurance plus the Southwinds HOA dues, and pull the per-address flood zone before you write. 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 Southwinds, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the Southwinds HOA dues and rules. Get the current dues, what they cover, and any deed restrictions from the Southwinds Homeowners Association.

2

Comp by size and condition. Homes sit in a fairly tight size band; price off the closest same-size, same-condition sale in the neighborhood.

3

Pull the FEMA flood zone for the address. Check the specific home's zone and get an insurance quote before you write.

4

Verify school assignments by address. Volusia County assigns schools by address; confirm the exact zoned schools using the district locator.

5

Inspect for the home's era. As an original Port Orange neighborhood, homes vary in age; budget for roof, HVAC, and systems accordingly.

Best Buy
A well-kept home in move-in condition, priced off the closest in-neighborhood comp, with the HOA dues and flood zone verified.
Biggest Risk
Mispricing on condition within a tight size band, and HOA, flood, and insurance cost.
Best Lot
Larger and better-positioned lots carry a premium; the neighborhood is managed by an HOA, so confirm the rules.
Smart Timing
The market here has been somewhat competitive (homes selling in about 47 days), so a prepared buyer should be ready to move.
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

Southwinds is an established single-family residential neighborhood in Port Orange, Volusia County, described as one of the city's original communities, governed by the Southwinds Homeowners Association. Homes range from about 1,039 to 1,853 square feet, with a reported median sale price around $380,000 (third-party listings, 2026), in a central, convenient location near Port Orange's shopping, dining, schools, the hospital, the airport, and a short drive to the beach and I-95.

The takeaway

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

Entry: smaller or dated homes
$206K to $219K

The value end of Southwinds, smaller or dated homes near the lower end of the size band. You get an established, central Port Orange address with an HOA. Comp to the closest in-neighborhood sale.

Lowest entry
Mid: standard homes around the median
$219K to $275K

The core of the neighborhood: homes near the reported median around $380,000. Updates and lot separate these; price off the nearest same-size comparable.

Most inventory
High: larger or fully updated homes
$275K to $275K

The upper end runs to larger homes near the top of the size band or fully renovated properties. Price each on size, lot, and condition rather than the neighborhood name.

Strongest resale

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

$206K to $219K
Entry: smaller or dated homes
The value end of Southwinds, smaller or dated homes near the lower end of the size band. You get an established, central Port Orange address with an HOA. Comp to the closest in-neighborhood sale.
$219K to $275K
Mid: standard homes around the median
The core of the neighborhood: homes near the reported median around $380,000. Updates and lot separate these; price off the nearest same-size comparable.
$275K to $275K
High: larger or fully updated homes
The upper end runs to larger homes near the top of the size band or fully renovated properties. Price each on size, lot, and condition rather than the neighborhood name.

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.

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 Southwinds

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 established, central Port Orange location and the managed HOA are the draw at Southwinds. The deal is in buying the right home for its size and condition at the right comp, and verifying the HOA dues and flood zone, not in the neighborhood median.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.1B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.2/10
Renovation Risk6.6/10
Location Efficiency7.8/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.0/10

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 Southwinds 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
  • Lot and condition drive price within a tight size band; larger lots and updated homes carry a premium.
  • Smaller or dated homes are the value play.
  • Comp like-for-like by size and condition in the neighborhood.

In Southwinds, value is driven by home size, condition, and lot rather than floor plan, because the homes sit in a fairly tight square-footage band, with the HOA dues a constant carrying-cost line. Larger and better-positioned lots and updated homes command a premium. The honest comparison is to the closest same-size, same-condition home in the neighborhood, with the HOA dues and per-address flood zone verified.

Southwinds in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established single-family Port Orange home in a managed HOA neighborhood.
Strong onLocation and stability: one of Port Orange's original neighborhoods, central to shopping, schools, and the beach, with a modest HOA.
WatchA fairly tight size band (so condition-based comping matters), plus HOA, flood, and insurance cost.
Not forBuyers who want a no-HOA home, a large lot, or to walk to the beach.
The edgeAn established, competitively traded Port Orange HOA neighborhood in a school-strong city is a stable value.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Southwinds is a managed HOA neighborhood; confirm the dues and rules.
  • Carrying cost is HOA dues plus taxes and insurance.
  • Homes sit in a tight size band, so comp by size and condition.

Southwinds is governed by the Southwinds Homeowners Association. We do not publish a dues figure we have not verified; ask the association for the current dues, what they cover, and any deed restrictions before you rely on them.

HOA dues in an established single-family neighborhood typically fund common-area items and administration rather than a clubhouse; confirm the exact scope with the association.

There is no golf course or private club; Southwinds is an established single-family HOA neighborhood.

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 Southwinds, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Gatewood, 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.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Southwinds 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.

Southwinds Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Southwinds is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $312,450, and homes go under contract in about 14.0 days.

6.0
Months supply
$312,450
Median list
$245,750
Median sold
$199
Per sqft
14.0
Days on mkt
2/0/4
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32129 ZIP is $285,778, about 12.8% 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 Southwinds?
It is an established single-family neighborhood in Port Orange, Volusia County, described as one of the city's original communities, in a central location.
Is it on the beach?
No. Southwinds is on the mainland in Port Orange. The beach is a drive east over the Dunlawton bridge, roughly 10 to 15 minutes.
What kind of homes are there?
Single-family homes ranging from about 1,039 to 1,853 square feet.
What do homes cost?
The reported median sale price is around $380,000 (third-party listings, 2026). Treat as illustrative and comp the specific home.
Is there an HOA?
Yes. Southwinds is governed by the Southwinds Homeowners Association. Confirm the current dues, what they cover, and any deed restrictions with the association.
Is the market competitive?
The market has been described as somewhat competitive, with homes receiving a couple of offers on average and selling in around 47 days (third-party data, 2026).
What are the property taxes like?
Volusia County millage runs in the mid-teens to low twenties depending on the taxing district, with an effective rate around one percent of value (Volusia County Property Appraiser, 2024).
Is flood insurance required?
It depends on the specific parcel's FEMA flood zone. Pull the zone for the address and get a quote before you write.
What schools serve Southwinds?
It is in the Volusia County School District, with assignments set by address. Verify the exact zoned schools for a specific home using the district locator, since Port Orange schools are a common draw.
What is nearby?
Dunlawton Avenue shopping and dining, Halifax Health Port Orange, the airport, the Speedway, I-95, and the beach a short drive east.
How do I price a home here?
Because homes sit in a fairly tight size band, price off the closest same-size, same-condition home in the neighborhood.
Is Southwinds a good place to buy?
Its established, central Port Orange location and managed HOA in a school-strong city support the case; the main work is confirming the HOA dues, comping by size, and a per-address flood and insurance check.
Who is the best real estate agent for Southwinds?
The best agent for Southwinds 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 Southwinds.
How do I find a top Port Orange real estate agent who knows Southwinds?
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 Southwinds and the wider Port Orange area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Southwinds?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Southwinds purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
You want an established single-family Port Orange home in a managed HOA neighborhoodExcellent fit
You value a central location in a school-strong cityExcellent fit
You will confirm the HOA dues, comp by size, and verify the flood zoneExcellent fit
You want a no-HOA home or a large lotProbably not
You want to be on or walk to the beachProbably not
You want a gated, amenity-rich communityProbably not

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Southwinds Port Orange median home price history from 2012 to 2023, chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in Southwinds Port Orange, Florida by year (2012 to 2023). Source: Momentum Realty.

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