Waters Edge
Homes for Sale in Port Orange, FL
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Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-03, 39 recorded sales closed at a median of $410,000, $222 per square foot, a median 89 days on market, sellers accepting 93% of original asking (-18% versus the prior year). At the median price and Volusia County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.21 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,880 ($7,050 with the full homestead exemption).
Price here is driven by the homes themselves more than the location. This is a newer-stock community, built between 1997 and 2019 with a median build year of 2003 and a median footprint just under 2,000 square feet. At a median of $405,000 and about $223 per square foot, you're paying for relatively current construction and usable space, but condition and updates account for most of the spread from one sale to the next.
The current posture favors buyers. Prices are down 17.3% year over year, the median home is taking roughly 82 days to sell, and the market heat score sits at 16 — this is a slow, negotiable market, not a competitive one. Sellers should price to the market as it is today, not to last year's comps, and expect to wait. Buyers have time to inspect, negotiate, and walk away.
Waters Edge right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($410K) is down 17.8% from the prior 12 months ($499K) and up 114% since 2012.Momentum Research, record-level DBAMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 3. Confidence: Very High (39 and 38 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 20, 2026 · Live data: DBAMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Waters Edge 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
Waters Edge market snapshot (as of September 3, 2026): the median sale price is about $410K ($222 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 89 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 18% from the prior 12 months and up 114% since 2012, computed from record-level DBAMLS closed sales (39 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 32118 (Port Orange), 161 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $250K ($268/sq ft), down 4.4% year over year, with a median 119 days on market. Right now 125 active and 12 pending listings put supply at about 10.3 months — a soft market. See the live ZIP 32118 housing market and the Volusia County market.
DBAAR sales records identify 895 homes in Waters Edge that have changed hands since 2000, built between 1997 and 2024 (median 2003), with a median living area of about 1,979 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: DBAAR closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Waters Edge is a sizable Port Orange community of roughly 1,200 homes, most built in the late 1990s through the 2000s. With more than three-quarters homesteaded, turnover is modest and inventory moves at a measured pace.
Who Waters Edge is best for.
Best for
- Buyers wanting newer construction around 2,000 square feet without paying peak-market prices
- Patient buyers ready to use a slow market and long days-on-market to negotiate
- Long-horizon owners comfortable holding through a soft patch
Probably not for
- Buyers who need to resell within a year or two and can't absorb a downturn
- Investors chasing quick flips in a fast-moving, high-turnover market
- Anyone needing a fixed budget certainty, given the wide condition-driven spread around the median
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 3 of each year, from record-level DBAMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($410K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($499K) IS the -17.8% one-year change.
Windows contain 37 to 120 sales each (39 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. © 2026 Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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.
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.
11% of homes for sale in ZIP 32118 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-08-30).
The Waters Edge buying strategy.
If we were buying in Waters Edge 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 Waters Edge.
A buyer's window in a settled community
The long view and the short view point in opposite directions. Since 2012, values here are up 123% — a substantial climb over more than a decade. But the last twelve months tell a different story, with the median off 17.3% and days on market stretched to about 82. That combination — strong long-run gains, a sharp recent pullback, and a heat score of 16 — describes a market that ran up and is now catching its breath.
With a homestead share of 77.1%, this is a lived-in, owner-occupied community rather than a churn of investor flips. That tends to keep the housing stock consistent and inventory limited, but it also means the 42 closings in this window carry weight — buyers should study recent sales closely, because condition varies and the median masks a wide range of finish levels across homes built over two decades.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Waters Edge. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Waters Edge buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (4.9). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +114% since 2012; Recent Direction -17.8% year-over-year; Pricing Power 93.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
A soft, slow market rewards patience and pricing discipline on both sides of the table. We track every one of the recent closings and read them against condition and square footage, so sellers price to what's actually moving and buyers know where there's room to negotiate. In a market taking roughly 82 days to clear, getting the number and the terms right matters more than it does when everything sells.
Waters Edge in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Creekwater Boulevard (80 homes on record)
- Arash Circle (67 homes on record)
- Merryvale Lane (44 homes on record)
- Forkmead Lane (41 homes on record)
- Vintage Lane (41 homes on record)
- Forough Circle (41 homes on record)
- Calistoga Circle (40 homes on record)
- Ferri Circle (32 homes on record)
- Mendocino Lane (25 homes on record)
- Shahab Lane (24 homes on record)
- Calistoga Circle (9 homes on record)
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Recent Developments in Waters Edge Port Orange Volusia
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Waters Edge Port Orange Volusia, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Development
AdventHealth opens urgent care and primary care clinics on State Road 44 in New Smyrna Beach
AdventHealth Primary Care at 2368 State Road 44 accepts patients ages 5 and up, and Centra Care next door offers walk-in urgent care seven days a week with onsite X-ray and lab. Centra Care is the system's first urgent care in New Smyrna Beach and its sixth in Volusia County.
What it may mean for the marketImproves access to walk-in and primary medical services for the New Smyrna Beach area. The site is about 6 miles southeast of Waters Edge Port Orange Volusia.
Source: Hometown News Volusia - October 2026Development
Manufacturing and technology job fair set for Oct. 15 at Daytona State
Germfree, B. Braun, Teledyne, Embler Control Systems, Bylight, Pall Corporation and the Electrical Training Alliance will recruit at the Advanced Technology College on Williamson Boulevard in Daytona Beach. The fair runs 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., with a morning session for Volusia high school students.
What it may mean for the marketShows active hiring by regional manufacturing and technology employers. The site is about 9 miles north of Waters Edge Port Orange Volusia.
Source: FlaglerLive - September 2026Infrastructure
Port Orange council upholds award of $14.4 million Cambridge Canal pump station contract
The council voted 5-0 on Sept. 15 to deny a bid protest, keeping the $14.4 million contract with Gregori Construction for the Cambridge Canal and Pump Station upgrade. It is the city's largest stormwater project and aims to reduce flooding and tidal impacts. A formal contract award returns to the council.
What it may mean for the marketStormwater capacity upgrades bear on flood-risk management for nearby Port Orange areas. The site is about 5 miles north of Waters Edge Port Orange Volusia.
Source: Hometown News Volusia - September 2026Infrastructure
VoTran changes routes Oct. 4, adds DeLand express and discontinues two routes
Route 61X adds weekday service between the Transfer Plaza and the DeLand ITF via I-4, while Routes 33 and 70 are discontinued. A new VoRide Sunday zone in the Daytona Beach area replaces fixed Sunday service on Routes 3, 4, 10 and 15. The County Council approved the changes on June 16.
What it may mean for the marketChanges commute options between Daytona Beach and DeLand and shifts some service to on-demand rides. The site is about 10 miles north of Waters Edge Port Orange Volusia.
Source: Hometown News Volusia - May 2026Development
Daytona Beach approves Avalon Park Daytona, a master-planned community of about 8,800 homes west of I-95
Daytona Beach commissioners approved Avalon Park Daytona in May 2026, clearing the way for a master-planned community of about 8,800 homes on land west of Interstate 95. The approval also allows commercial and mixed-use space as the project builds out over many years.
What it may mean for the marketA large new master-planned community adds substantial future housing supply west of Interstate 95, a shift that can influence competition and pricing for existing communities in the area. The site is about 10 miles northwest of Waters Edge Port Orange Volusia.
Source: Observer Local News - March 2026Infrastructure
FDOT builds a new $75 million I-95 interchange at Pioneer Trail near New Smyrna Beach
The Florida Department of Transportation is building a new $75 million interchange on Interstate 95 at Pioneer Trail near New Smyrna Beach. The roughly 2-mile project widens Pioneer Trail to four lanes and adds a roundabout at Turnbull Bay Road, with construction underway in 2026.
What it may mean for the marketA new interstate interchange improves access and shortens drive times in southeast Volusia, the kind of infrastructure that has historically shaped where demand and new development concentrate. The site is about 1 mile southeast of Waters Edge Port Orange Volusia.
Source: Florida DOT (cflroads)
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | DBAMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 3, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | DBAMLS records, as of 2026-08-30 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (1,468 transactions analyzed) |
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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