Tidesfall in Ormond Beach

Tidesfall Homes for Sale in Ormond Beach, FL

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

A seven-story oceanfront condominium on South Atlantic Avenue in Ormond Beach, built 1982, with notably large two- and three-bedroom units.

Direct oceanfrontLarge unitsOrmond Beach
Live Market Pulse
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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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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Tidesfall is a 1982 seven-story oceanfront condominium just south of Granada Boulevard in Ormond Beach, and the read is space-and-setting: only 55 units in a mid-rise, with unusually large two- and three-bedroom floor plans (well over 1,500 square feet) and a simple but solid amenity set. It competes on the generous unit sizes and the Ormond beachside location rather than a resort campus. The diligence is the building's reserves, the milestone-inspection status, and oceanfront insurance, the recurring story for every barrier-island condo of this age."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Tidesfall is a direct-oceanfront condominium on South Atlantic Avenue (A1A) in Ormond Beach, Volusia County, about three blocks south of Granada Boulevard in the Ormond-by-the-Sea-adjacent beachside. It is a seven-story building completed in 1982 with 55 units, eight per floor (seven on the first floor), with two-level units on the top floor (daytona-condos.com, 2026).

Floor plans are large for the area: two-bedroom units run from about 1,540 to 2,300 square feet, and three-bedroom units from about 1,824 to 2,432 square feet, with two to three baths. Third-party asking prices have run roughly in the $500,000s to high $500,000s (oceansluxuryrealty, 2026); treat those as illustrative and comp the specific unit.

Amenities are straightforward: a community pool and sundeck, a meeting room, two oceanfront gazebos, a BBQ area, an on-site manager, an assigned parking space in a guest-parking garage, and assigned storage.

Because Tidesfall dates to 1982 and sits directly on the ocean, buyers should center diligence on the association's finances: the reserve study, the Florida milestone-inspection status, and the current assessment, which funds significant oceanfront insurance. Confirm the rental rule if rental income matters, and pull the FEMA flood zone for the specific unit.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a large oceanfront two- or three-bedroom unit in Ormond Beach
  • Buyers who prefer a smaller mid-rise over a large tower
  • Owner-occupants comfortable verifying reserves and insurance on a 1982 oceanfront building

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a large resort-amenity building
  • Anyone who wants a mainland or new building
  • Buyers unwilling to carry oceanfront insurance or read the reserve study

How Tidesfall is performing right now

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momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
172Median days on marketdays
0 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand
0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%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 Tidesfall listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

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Momentum buy score

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Tidesfall

Live MLS inventory for Tidesfall. 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 Tidesfall 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.

Beach accesson site · direct oceanfront building
Granada Boulevard (SR-40)~3 to 5 min · main Ormond Beach corridor and the bridge
Ormond Beach (mainland)~5 to 10 min · west over the Granada bridge
Interstate 95~10 to 15 min · via Granada Blvd
Daytona Beach~15 to 20 min · south down the peninsula
Daytona International Airport~20 to 25 min · regional air service
Flagler Beach~20 to 25 min · north up A1A

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
Tidesfall (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

Tidesfall 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 Tidesfall address.

The takeaway

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

Recent Developments in Tidesfall

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

Net OutlookBullishThe building is built out with no new competing supply on its footprint; the live issue for a 1982 oceanfront condo is the Florida milestone-inspection and reserve regime.

Florida condo milestone inspections and reserve studies

NeutralMulti-story Florida oceanfront condos must complete milestone structural inspections and fully fund reserves, which can drive special assessments. Confirm this building's status. impact
SignificanceRadius: Every unit in the building

Florida condo milestone inspections and reserve studies

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 Tidesfall, 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. 2022 to 2024
    Regulation

    Florida condo safety law (SB 4-D, amended by SB 154)

    After the 2021 Surfside collapse, Florida required milestone structural inspections for condo buildings three stories and taller and ended the ability to waive structural reserves, with milestone deadlines through the end of 2024. Why it matters: For a 1982 oceanfront building, the milestone report and reserve study tell you whether a special assessment is likely. 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 Tidesfall, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the reserve study and budget. On a 1982 oceanfront building, the assessment and reserves, including insurance, are the real cost; confirm them.

2

Confirm the milestone inspection status. Ask the association for the milestone structural inspection report and any resulting work.

3

Pin down the rental rule in writing. Confirm the association's minimum rental period and any cap if rental income matters.

4

Get a real oceanfront insurance quote. Pull the FEMA flood zone and a bindable wind and flood quote for the specific unit during diligence.

5

Comp by size and floor. The large two- and three-bedroom plans and floor differ; price off the closest same-plan, same-exposure sale.

Best Buy
A large, well-kept oceanfront unit on a higher floor in a building whose reserves and milestone status you have verified.
Biggest Risk
Special-assessment exposure on a 1982 oceanfront building and oceanfront insurance cost.
Best Lot
Direct ocean exposure, higher floors, and the larger three-bedroom plans carry the premium; lower-floor two-bedrooms are the value.
Smart Timing
Confirm current days on market; oceanfront mid-rises can trade slowly, which can give a prepared buyer room.
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

Tidesfall is a direct-oceanfront condominium on South Atlantic Avenue in Ormond Beach, Volusia County, about three blocks south of Granada Boulevard, completed in 1982. It is a seven-story building of 55 units (eight per floor, with two-level units on top), offering large two-bedroom plans of about 1,540 to 2,300 square feet and three-bedroom plans of about 1,824 to 2,432 square feet. Amenities include a community pool and sundeck, a meeting room, two oceanfront gazebos, a BBQ area, an on-site manager, garage parking, and assigned storage.

The takeaway

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

Entry: lower-floor two-bedroom units

The value end of Tidesfall, the lower-floor two-bedroom units (still large at 1,540-plus square feet). You get the oceanfront position and the generous floor plan. Read the reserve study before you write.

Lowest entry
Mid: mid-floor two- and three-bedroom units

The core of the building: mid-floor units with direct ocean exposure. Floor and condition separate these; comp against the closest same-plan sale.

Most inventory
High: top-floor two-level or large three-bedroom units

The upper end runs to the top-floor two-level units and the largest three-bedroom plans toward 2,432 square feet. Price each on floor, size, and condition.

Strongest resale

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

Entry: lower-floor two-bedroom units
The value end of Tidesfall, the lower-floor two-bedroom units (still large at 1,540-plus square feet). You get the oceanfront position and the generous floor plan. Read the reserve study before you write.
Mid: mid-floor two- and three-bedroom units
The core of the building: mid-floor units with direct ocean exposure. Floor and condition separate these; comp against the closest same-plan sale.
High: top-floor two-level or large three-bedroom units
The upper end runs to the top-floor two-level units and the largest three-bedroom plans toward 2,432 square feet. Price each on floor, size, and condition.

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 Tidesfall

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 large oceanfront floor plans and the Ormond beachside setting are priced into every Tidesfall listing. The deal is in the reserves, the milestone status, and the insurance, not in the square footage alone.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.4B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.5/10
Renovation Risk6.2/10
Location Efficiency8.0/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.8/10
Carrying Cost Advantage5.6/10

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 Tidesfall 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

Fill = price per square foot; ring = by realized $/sqft per unit. 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
  • Size, floor, and exposure drive price; large top-floor units over lower two-bedrooms.
  • Lower-floor two-bedroom units are the value play.
  • Comp like-for-like by plan size, floor, and exposure.

There is no individual lot at Tidesfall; price is set by unit size, floor level, ocean exposure, condition, and the building's financial health. The large three-bedroom plans, top-floor two-level units, and direct-ocean exposures command a premium. Because the building dates to 1982, the reserve study, milestone status, and oceanfront insurance weigh on value, so compare a unit against the closest same-plan, same-exposure sale.

Tidesfall in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a large oceanfront two- or three-bedroom unit in a smaller Ormond Beach mid-rise.
Strong onSpace and setting: unusually large floor plans, a community pool and gazebos, and a direct oceanfront Ormond location.
WatchSpecial-assessment exposure on a 1982 oceanfront building and oceanfront insurance cost.
Not forBuyers who want a large resort-amenity building or a mainland location.
The edgeLarge oceanfront units in a 55-unit mid-rise are a scarce, low-density product; confirm reserves.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • One building assessment here; oceanfront insurance is a major line.
  • On a 1982 oceanfront building, the reserve study and milestone status are the numbers that can surprise you.
  • Units are large for the area; size and floor drive value.

Tidesfall carries a single building assessment that funds the oceanfront building, its pool, common areas, and insurance. We do not publish a dues figure we have not verified; ask the association for the current assessment, the reserve study, the rental rule, and any pending special assessment for the specific unit.

The assessment funds building maintenance, the pool and sundeck, the meeting room, oceanfront gazebos, BBQ area, garage parking, storage, common areas, and oceanfront insurance; confirm exact inclusions in the current budget.

There is no golf or private club; amenities are the community pool, sundeck, meeting room, and oceanfront gazebos.

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 Tidesfall, condition and view decide your number

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

Tidesfall Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Tidesfall is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Limited supply, a median asking price of $519,500, and homes go under contract in about 177.0 days.

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Months supply
$519,500
Median list
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Median sold
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Per sqft
177.0
Days on mkt
2/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32176 ZIP is $348,661, about 2.8% 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

Is Tidesfall on the ocean?
Yes. Tidesfall is a direct-oceanfront seven-story building on South Atlantic Avenue in Ormond Beach, about three blocks south of Granada Boulevard.
When was it built and how big is it?
It was completed in 1982 and has 55 units across seven stories, eight per floor with two-level units on top (daytona-condos.com, 2026).
What size are the units?
Large for the area: two-bedroom plans of about 1,540 to 2,300 square feet and three-bedroom plans of about 1,824 to 2,432 square feet.
What amenities are there?
A community pool and sundeck, a meeting room, two oceanfront gazebos, a BBQ area, an on-site manager, garage parking, and assigned storage.
What are the monthly fees?
Tidesfall carries a single building assessment that includes oceanfront insurance. We do not publish a figure we have not verified; ask the association for the current assessment and reserve study.
Can I rent my unit out?
Confirm the association's current minimum rental period and any cap in writing before counting on rental use.
What about the Florida condo safety law?
Florida requires milestone structural inspections for condo buildings three stories and taller and full reserve funding. On a 1982 building, ask for the milestone report and reserve study before you buy.
What do units cost?
Third-party asking prices have run roughly in the $500,000s to high $500,000s (oceansluxuryrealty, 2026). Treat as illustrative and comp the specific unit by size and floor.
What schools serve this area?
Ormond Beach is in the Volusia County School District, with assignments set by address. Verify the exact zoned schools for a specific unit using the district locator.
How is the market right now?
Oceanfront mid-rises in the area can trade slowly, which tends to give buyers room. Confirm current conditions for this building before you decide.
Is Tidesfall a good investment?
Its large oceanfront units and low-density mid-rise format support the case, but the carrying cost and special-assessment exposure on a 1982 building mean you should verify reserves and run the all-in monthly first.
How far is Granada Boulevard?
About three blocks, roughly 3 to 5 minutes, to the main Ormond Beach corridor and the bridge to the mainland.
Who is the best real estate agent for Tidesfall?
The best agent for Tidesfall is one who actively works Ormond Beach 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 Tidesfall.
How do I find a top Ormond Beach real estate agent who knows Tidesfall?
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 Tidesfall and the wider Ormond Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Tidesfall?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Tidesfall purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
You want a large oceanfront two- or three-bedroom unit in a smaller Ormond Beach mid-riseExcellent fit
You prefer a low-density building over a large towerExcellent fit
You will verify the assessment, reserves, milestone status, and insurance before buyingExcellent fit
You want a large resort-amenity buildingProbably not
You want a mainland or new buildingProbably not
You are not willing to carry oceanfront insurance or do reserve diligenceProbably not

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