Community Details at a Glance
The Homes
Type
Single-family, semi-custom Mediterranean and Craftsman
Size
Roughly 1,600 to 3,200 SF (Homes.com, 2026)
Built
Reported 2007 to 2017; median year built ~2013
Status
Built out; resale market
Costs & Fees
HOA
Mandatory, billed quarterly (confirm current amount)
CDD
None expected (confirm per parcel)
Taxes
Volusia County; Daytona Beach ~17.67 mills (VCPA, 2024)
Amenities
Pool
Private community pool and clubhouse
Park
Neighborhood recreation center and playground
Water
Fountain lake; some homes back to woods or water
Setting
Secluded, wooded subdivision off Tuscany Chase Drive
Location
Area
West-central Daytona Beach, ZIP 32117
Beach
About 6 miles to the Daytona Beach Boardwalk
Nearby
Tanger Outlets ~3 mi, Speedway, AdventHealth Daytona
The Homes & Homesites
Tuscany Woods is single-family only, semi-custom homes in a Mediterranean and Craftsman vocabulary, typically 1,600 to 3,200 square feet with double-car garages. The reported build window runs from about 2007 to 2017, so the housing stock spans the mid-2000s through the 2010s, and the median year built sits around 2013 (Homes.com, 2026). Because the community is built out, nearly every purchase is a resale.
The homesite is the biggest swing in value after condition. Homes that back to the fountain lake or to the preserve woods carry a quieter, more private setting than those backing to other homes, and that difference shows up at resale. A 2026 listing in the community noted a home backing to a wooded preserve with no rear neighbors, exactly the kind of homesite that holds value here. Read the lot and the view first, then price the condition of the house against it.
More on Living in Tuscany Woods
The pitch is a quiet, wooded single-family pocket minutes from the city's main draws. Here are the questions buyers ask most.
Is Tuscany Woods gated?
No. Tuscany Woods is a non-gated subdivision. Its seclusion comes from the wooded setting and the single entry off Tuscany Chase Drive rather than a gate.
What does the HOA cover?
The mandatory, quarterly HOA funds the private community pool, the clubhouse and recreation center, the common landscaping, and the fountain lake. Confirm the current quarterly amount and inclusions for a specific home.
Is there a CDD?
No CDD is expected here, unlike some newer west-Daytona master plans. Confirm per parcel as a matter of course.
What kind of homes are these?
Single-family, semi-custom Mediterranean and Craftsman designs, roughly 1,600 to 3,200 square feet with double-car garages, built from about 2007 to 2017.
What to Check Before You Offer
- The homesite — lake, preserve, or interior, and what the rear of the home backs to.
- The HOA — current quarterly amount, what it covers, and any pending special assessments.
- Roof and systems age — roof, HVAC, and any prior repairs on a 2000s or 2010s home.
- Insurability — roof age and wind mitigation drive the Volusia insurance premium.
- Flood zone — pull the FEMA flood zone for the exact address; inland 32117 is generally lower-risk, but verify per parcel.
- True comparable sales — closed homes from this subdivision by lot and condition, not list prices.
- School zoning — confirm the exact assignment by address with Volusia County Schools.
Tuscany Woods is a condition-and-lot game played in a small, built-out subdivision. The pool and the quiet wooded setting are the same for every home, so the money is made or lost on the homesite, the view, and an honest read of a resale home's roof, systems, and finish, not the headline number.
Our job is to read the condition and carrying costs honestly, confirm the quarterly HOA and any assessments, pull the true comparable sales from this subdivision, and structure an offer that protects you. The listing agent works for the seller; having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Tuscany Woods vs. Comparable Communities
Tuscany Woods sits in the established single-family market of west-central Daytona Beach. The honest comparison is against the other Daytona-area communities buyers cross-shop, each with a different trade-off on age, amenities, and price.
| Community | The trade-off |
|---|---|
| Indigo Lakes | Larger, established Daytona Beach community with a deeper amenity package; a step up in scale. |
| Mosaic | Newer west-Daytona master plan with resort amenities and ongoing new construction off LPGA Boulevard. |
| Pelican Bay | Gated, golf-oriented community for buyers who want a course and controlled access. |
The honest verdict: if you want a small, quiet, single-family subdivision with a pool and a short drive to the beach, the Speedway, and the outlets, Tuscany Woods is a strong fit. If you want a bigger amenity campus, new construction, or gated golf, the peers above are the right field to shop against, and we will help you weigh them by total cost of ownership, not list price.
The Honest Trade-offs
Pros
- Quiet, wooded, low-traffic single-family subdivision close to the city.
- Private community pool, clubhouse, and recreation center.
- About 6 miles to the beach and 3 miles to the Tanger Outlets.
- No CDD expected, a simpler carrying cost than some newer master plans.
- Built out and established, with a settled streetscape.
- Lake-view and preserve-backing homesites that hold value.
Cons
- Modest amenities; no golf, no gate, no resort campus.
- Small, built-out market means limited inventory and few choices at a time.
- Resale homes from the 2000s and 2010s vary in condition and systems age.
- A small HOA can be sensitive to a single capital project or assessment.
- Interior lots backing to other homes are where buyers overpay.
- Insurance and roof age are real Volusia line items to budget.
