Tuscawilla Highlands Homes for Sale in Daytona Beach, FL

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

An established 1950s mainland single-family neighborhood in central Daytona Beach, next to Tuscawilla Park, with no HOA and an entry price.

Mainland central DaytonaEstablished 1950s single-familyNext to Tuscawilla Park, no HOA

Live Market Pulse

54/100
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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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

$350K

Median Price

6mo

Supply

118days

Avg DOM

Soft

Seller Leverage

$125/sf

Median $/Sqft

-34%

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Tuscawilla Highlands is an established mid-1950s mainland single-family neighborhood in central Daytona Beach, on streets like South Seneca Boulevard and Tarragona Way, next to the city's Tuscawilla Park and Preserve and near the Museum of Arts and Sciences and Embry-Riddle. The read is entry-priced, no-HOA value with a green-space draw: modest 1950s homes in the $200,000s, walkable to a renovated park and a nature preserve, minutes from the central Daytona corridors. Do not confuse it with the large Tuscawilla master-planned community in Winter Springs. Price each home on its condition and lot."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Tuscawilla Highlands market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $350K ($125 per sq ft), with homes averaging 118 days on market and 6.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Values are down 34% over the past year and up 206% since 2013, based on 2 recent closings in live Daytona-area MLS data.

The homes date to the mid-1950s (about 1954 to 1955), modest single-family houses generally around 936 to 1,368 square feet, typically three-bedroom, one- to two-bath plans. The neighborhood is predominantly single-family, though at least one property has been listed as a condominium, so the all-single-family character is mostly, not exclusively, the case (neighborhoods.com, 2026).

There are no private community amenities, and no homeowners association is indicated, consistent with a 1950s platted subdivision. The neighborhood's amenity is its setting: the city-owned, renovated Tuscawilla Park (playgrounds, picnic areas, disc golf) and the 62-acre Tuscawilla Preserve with boardwalks and nature trails are adjacent (neighborhoods.com; City of Daytona Beach, 2026).

Tuscawilla Highlands in Daytona Beach is a separate place from the large Tuscawilla master-planned community in Winter Springs, Seminole County; none of that community's facts apply here. Confirm any homeowners association and the exact build year for any specific home.

Quick Match

Who Tuscawilla Highlands is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want an entry-priced, established single-family home with no HOA
Buyers who value adjacency to a renovated city park and a nature preserve
Buyers who want a central mainland location near the Daytona corridors

Probably not for

Buyers who want a new, gated, or amenity-rich community
Buyers who want a large or new-construction home
Anyone who wants a beachside or waterfront address

Market Pulse

How Tuscawilla Highlands is performing right now

54/100
momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

6Months of supplytight

118Median days on marketdays

1 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand

2Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+206%Median price since 2013appreciation

+79%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 Tuscawilla Highlands listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$194K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Daytona Highlands or Daytona Beach. 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$1392026 YTD

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

Supply and demand now1 : 1active : pending

For sale1

Pending1

Sold 12mo2

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 Tuscawilla Highlands buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Tuscawilla Highlands

Live MLS inventory for Tuscawilla Highlands. 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.

630 S Lanvale Avenue home for sale in Tuscawilla Highlands

Active · 118 daysTop listing

$209,000

3 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1954

630 S Lanvale Avenue, Daytona Beach, 32114

RenovatedBest value

Listed by RE/MAX Signature

517 S Lanvale Avenue home for sale in Tuscawilla Highlands

Pending · 544 days

$243,500

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1955

517 S Lanvale Avenue, Daytona Beach, 32114

RenovatedBest value

Listed by Realty Pros Assured

Interactive Map

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

Tuscawilla Park and Preserve~1 to 3 min · renovated city park and a 62-acre nature preserve adjacent

Nova Road corridor~2 min · shopping and services nearby

Museum of Arts and Sciences (MOAS)~3 to 5 min · central Daytona (approximate)

International Speedway Blvd (US-92) / I-95~5 to 10 min · west to the interstate (approximate)

Atlantic beach~10 to 15 min · east over the Halifax River bridges (approximate)

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Daytona State College~5 to 10 min · central Daytona (approximate)

Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)~10 to 15 min · south and west (approximate)

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

Tuscawilla Highlands (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

Tuscawilla Highlands 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 Tuscawilla Highlands address.

The takeaway

What actually affects an established mainland Daytona neighborhood here, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Tuscawilla Highlands

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThe neighborhood is built out, so supply comes only from resales. The relevant factors are the Nova Road corridor and the adjacent city park investment rather than community-specific projects.

Adjacent Tuscawilla Park and Preserve

BullishThe renovated city park and the 62-acre nature preserve next door give the neighborhood a durable green-space draw that supports demand at an entry price. impact

SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood-wide

Adjacent Tuscawilla Park and Preserve

No-HOA carrying cost advantage

BullishWith no homeowners association indicated, owners avoid community dues, which lowers monthly carrying cost; confirm there is no association on the specific home. impact

SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood-wide

No-HOA carrying cost advantage

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 Tuscawilla Highlands, 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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1954 to 1955
Development
Mid-1950s build-out
Tuscawilla Highlands' homes were built in the mid-1950s, establishing the modest mainland single-family neighborhood next to Tuscawilla Park. Why it matters: On mid-1950s homes, the inspection on roof, electrical, and plumbing carries the weight. 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 Tuscawilla Highlands buying strategy.

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

Confirm the property type and any HOA. The neighborhood is mostly single-family with a possible small condo component and no HOA indicated; verify the type and that there is no association for the specific home.

Inspect the mid-1950s home. Focus the inspection on roof, electrical, plumbing, and any additions for the specific house.

Pull insurance and flood for the address. Get the FEMA flood zone and an insurance quote; this mainland location is generally lower risk than beachside, but confirm per parcel.

Weigh the park adjacency. Homes nearer the park and preserve can carry a premium; confirm the specific lot's proximity and outlook.

Comp by condition and lot. With a small, modest housing stock, condition and lot drive value; comp off the closest same-street, similar-condition sale here.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

An updated home on a good lot near the park with the no-HOA status confirmed and a clean inspection.

Biggest Risk

Older housing stock with condition variance, and below-average-rated zoned schools to weigh.

Best Lot

Proximity to the park and preserve and lot quality drive value here.

Smart Timing

An established, entry-priced neighborhood moves on condition; a prepared buyer can negotiate on homes needing work.

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

Tuscawilla Highlands is an established single-family neighborhood in mainland central Daytona Beach, Volusia County, ZIP 32114, on streets including South Seneca Boulevard and Tarragona Way, in the Orange Avenue and Nova Road area, adjacent to the city's Tuscawilla Park and the 62-acre Tuscawilla Preserve. The homes date to the mid-1950s (about 1954 to 1955), modest single-family houses generally around 936 to 1,368 square feet, predominantly three-bedroom, with a possible small condo component. No homeowners association is indicated, and there are no private community amenities; the neighborhood's draw is its adjacency to the renovated park and nature preserve. It is a separate place from the large Tuscawilla master-planned community in Winter Springs, Seminole County.

Tuscawilla Highlands Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Tuscawilla Highlands.

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

Entry: smaller homes needing work

$300K to $300K

The value end of Tuscawilla Highlands is the smaller, original-condition homes; recent sales fell around $217,000 to $230,000 (Redfin records, 2024 to 2025). Budget for updates and verify the no-HOA status.

Lowest entry

Mid: updated three-bedroom homes

$300K to $400K

The core is updated three-bedroom homes, around a cited median sale near $300,000 at about $207 per square foot, with a 2026 sale near $299,900 (neighborhoods.com; Redfin, 2026). Condition and lot separate these.

Most inventory

High: larger and fully updated homes

$400K to $400K

Larger and fully updated homes sit at the top of the neighborhood, with a 2024 sale at $500,000 for a larger five-bedroom (Redfin, 2024). Price each on its size, updates, and lot rather than a neighborhood average.

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 ~$350K buys here.

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

$300K to $300K

Entry: smaller homes needing work

$300K to $400K

Mid: updated three-bedroom homes

$400K to $400K

High: larger and fully updated homes

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 Tuscawilla Highlands, 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.

Renovated-listing inventory in Tuscawilla Highlands is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

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 Tuscawilla Highlands 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 Tuscawilla Highlands

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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Tuscawilla Highlands is an entry-priced, no-HOA mainland Daytona neighborhood with a renovated park and a nature preserve at its edge. The deal is in the specific home, its condition and lot, and in confirming the no-HOA status, while keeping it separate from the unrelated Tuscawilla community in Winter Springs.

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.

6.9B- · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.0/10

Renovation Risk6.4/10

Location Efficiency7.6/10

Long-Term Defensibility6.8/10

Carrying Cost Advantage7.4/10

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 Tuscawilla Highlands 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

Proximity to the park and preserve and lot quality drive value here.
Condition matters most on the mid-1950s homes.
Comp by condition and lot, not a neighborhood average.

In a small, established mainland pocket, the value drivers are the individual home, its lot, and its condition. At Tuscawilla Highlands, homes nearer the park and preserve and in better condition support value, while the mid-1950s homes vary. Because there is no HOA and the housing stock is modest, the honest approach is to comp a home against the closest same-street, similar-condition sale here, confirm the no-HOA status and the flood zone, and weigh the inspection findings as part of the price.

The 15-Second Verdict

Tuscawilla Highlands in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an entry-priced, established single-family home with no HOA next to a city park and preserve.

Strong onValue and setting: a central mainland location, low carrying cost, and adjacency to Tuscawilla Park and Preserve.

WatchOlder housing stock with condition variance, and below-average-rated zoned schools.

Not forBuyers who want a new, gated, or amenity-rich community, or a beachside address.

The edgeNo HOA and a renovated park and nature preserve at the doorstep, at an entry Daytona price.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

No HOA is indicated for the single-family homes; confirm per parcel.
Owners carry their own maintenance and insurance directly.
The adjacent Tuscawilla Park and Preserve are public city facilities.

No homeowners association is indicated for Tuscawilla Highlands, which is typical of a 1950s subdivision, so there are generally no community dues. Confirm there is no association or per-parcel deed restriction for the specific home, especially given a possible small condo component, before you buy.

With no community HOA, owners carry their own maintenance and insurance, with no shared amenities funded by dues; the adjacent park and preserve are public city facilities.

There is no club or amenity membership tied to the neighborhood.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Tuscawilla Highlands 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 Tuscawilla Highlands.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 Tuscawilla Highlands

Thinking of selling in Tuscawilla Highlands?

Your buyer is cross-shopping the other established mainland central Daytona neighborhoods, so sell what is specific and verifiable: your home's condition and updates, the lot, the no-HOA status, and the adjacency to Tuscawilla Park and Preserve.

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 Tuscawilla Highlands, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Daytona Highlands, 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 Tuscawilla Highlands home worth?

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

See homes for sale in Tuscawilla Highlands on the map →

Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Tuscawilla Highlands year by year since 2013, 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.

Tuscawilla Highlands Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Tuscawilla Highlands is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $199,000, and homes go under contract in about 123 days.

6.0

Months supply

$199,000

Median list

$350,000

Median sold

$125

Per sqft

123

Days on mkt

1/1/2

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32114 ZIP is $185,053, about 6.6% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Tuscawilla Highlands?

It is an established mainland single-family neighborhood in central Daytona Beach, Volusia County, ZIP 32114, on South Seneca Boulevard and Tarragona Way, next to Tuscawilla Park (neighborhoods.com; Homes.com, 2026).

Is this the same as Tuscawilla in Winter Springs?

No. Tuscawilla Highlands in Daytona Beach is a separate place from the large Tuscawilla master-planned community in Winter Springs, Seminole County; none of that community's facts apply here.

When were the homes built?

The homes date to the mid-1950s (about 1954 to 1955), modest single-family houses generally around 936 to 1,368 square feet (neighborhoods.com, 2026).

Is there an HOA?

No homeowners association is indicated for the single-family homes, consistent with a 1950s subdivision, so there are generally no community dues; confirm there is no association for the specific home (neighborhoods.com, 2026).

What parks are nearby?

The renovated city-owned Tuscawilla Park (playgrounds, picnic areas, disc golf) and the 62-acre Tuscawilla Preserve with boardwalks and nature trails are adjacent (City of Daytona Beach, 2026).

What do homes cost?

Recent sales ran roughly $217,000 to $300,000, with a cited median near $300,000 and a larger-home sale at $500,000, against a Daytona Beach citywide median near $320,000 (Redfin; neighborhoods.com, 2024 to 2026). Confirm current pricing for the specific home.

What are the homes like?

Modest single-family houses, generally around 936 to 1,368 square feet, typically three-bedroom, one- to two-bath plans, with a possible small condo component (neighborhoods.com, 2026).

Is it mainland or beachside?

Mainland. It is an inland central Daytona neighborhood west of the Halifax River, not beachside; the beach is a roughly ten-to-fifteen-minute drive east.

What schools serve Tuscawilla Highlands?

It is in the Volusia County Schools district, with assignments cited as Turie T. Small Elementary, Campbell Middle, and Mainland High, which carry below-average ratings; verify the current zoned schools for the address with the district locator before you rely on them.

Are there community amenities?

No private community amenities; the neighborhood's draw is its adjacency to the public Tuscawilla Park and Preserve.

How convenient is it?

It sits near the Nova Road corridor and central Daytona, minutes from the Museum of Arts and Sciences, Embry-Riddle, Daytona State College, and I-95 via the main boulevards (approximate; confirm).

Is Tuscawilla Highlands a good place to buy?

It offers an entry-priced, no-HOA established home next to a park and preserve in a central location, but because the homes are older and the zoned schools are below average, the home's condition and the verification, not a neighborhood average, decide whether a given home is a sound buy.

Who is the best real estate agent for Tuscawilla Highlands Real Estate?

The best agent for Tuscawilla Highlands Real Estate is one who actively works Daytona 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 Tuscawilla Highlands Real Estate.

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The Verdict

Should you buy in Tuscawilla Highlands?

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

You want an entry-priced, established single-family home with no HOAExcellent fit

You value adjacency to a renovated city park and a nature preserveExcellent fit

You are comfortable judging an older home on its own conditionExcellent fit

You want a new, gated, or amenity-rich communityProbably not

You want a large or new-construction homeProbably not

You want a beachside or waterfront addressProbably not

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Tuscawilla Highlands Daytona Beach median home price history from 2013 to 2023, chart by Momentum Realty — Median sale price in Tuscawilla Highlands Daytona Beach, Florida by year (2013 to 2023). Source: Momentum Realty.

Tuscawilla Highlands Homes for Sale in Daytona Beach, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who Tuscawilla Highlands is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Tuscawilla Highlands is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Tuscawilla Highlands

Tuscawilla Highlands on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Tuscawilla Highlands

Adjacent Tuscawilla Park and Preserve

No-HOA carrying cost advantage

Mid-1950s build-out

The Tuscawilla Highlands buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Tuscawilla Highlands.

What ~$350K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Tuscawilla Highlands holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Tuscawilla Highlands

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 Tuscawilla Highlands is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Tuscawilla Highlands in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Tuscawilla Highlands buy.

Thinking of selling in Tuscawilla Highlands?

In Tuscawilla Highlands, condition and view decide your number

What is your Tuscawilla Highlands home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Tuscawilla Highlands Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

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