Whispering Woods in Port Orange

Whispering Woods Homes for Sale in Port Orange, FL

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

A quiet, low-maintenance condominium community of two-story buildings in Port Orange, with lake and greenery views and an affordable price point.

Maintenance-free condosLake and greenery viewsAffordable Port Orange
Live Market Pulse
50/100
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
$236K
Median Price
8mo
Supply
45days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$175/sf
Median $/Sqft
+5%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Whispering Woods is a low-maintenance condominium community of two-story buildings in Port Orange, and the read is affordability-and-convenience: two- and three-bedroom condos, some facing a lake and others mature greenery, at an accessible price in a suburban city known for its schools and quick beach access. It competes on value and a maintenance-free format rather than resort amenities, so the carrying cost is the monthly assessment plus taxes and insurance. Because it is a condo community, the diligence is the reserve study, the milestone-inspection status, and the assessment, with the lake-facing units carrying the modest premium."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Whispering Woods market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $236K ($175 per sq ft), with homes averaging 45 days on market and 8.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Values are up 5% over the past year and up 231% since 2012, based on 3 recent closings in live Daytona-area MLS data.

Whispering Woods is a condominium community in Port Orange, Volusia County, made up of a cluster of two-story condo buildings in a quiet, established setting close to the conveniences of the greater Daytona Beach area (daytona-condos.com, 2026).

Units are two- and three-bedroom condos: two-bedroom, two-bath plans of about 1,170 square feet plus a screened patio or balcony, and three-bedroom, two-bath plans of about 1,351 square feet plus a screened patio or balcony. Some units face a lake and others face mature greenery, and many have been upgraded with tile flooring and updated appliances.

The community is oriented to low-maintenance, affordable living rather than a large amenity campus, which makes it a practical option for first-time buyers and right-sizers. Confirm the community's amenity set and what the assessment covers with the association.

As a condominium community, buyers should center diligence on the association's finances: the reserve study, the Florida milestone-inspection status for any qualifying buildings, and the current monthly assessment. Pull the FEMA flood zone for the specific unit and confirm any pending special assessment before you write.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an affordable, low-maintenance Port Orange condo
  • First-time buyers and right-sizers who value a maintenance-free format
  • Buyers who like a quiet setting with lake or greenery views

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a single-family home with a private yard
  • Anyone who wants a large resort-amenity or gated community
  • Buyers unwilling to read the reserve study on a condo association

How Whispering Woods is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
8Months of supplytight
45Median days on marketdays
1 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand
3Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+231%Median price since 2012appreciation
+3%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 Whispering Woods 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 Whispering Woods buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Whispering Woods

Live MLS inventory for Whispering Woods. 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 Whispering Woods 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 to 10 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
Daytona Beach~15 to 20 min · north via Nova Rd or US-1
Daytona International Airport~15 min · regional air service
Halifax River / Intracoastal~5 to 10 min · boating access nearby
New Smyrna Beach~15 to 20 min · south via 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
Whispering Woods (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

Whispering Woods 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 Whispering Woods address.

The takeaway

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

Recent Developments in Whispering Woods

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

Net OutlookBullishThe community is built out with no new competing supply on its footprint; the live issue for any condo community is the Florida milestone-inspection and reserve regime, which buyers should confirm for this association.

Florida condo milestone inspections and reserve studies

NeutralQualifying Florida condo buildings must complete milestone structural inspections and fully fund reserves, which can affect the assessment. Confirm this association's status and reserve health. impact
SignificanceRadius: Every unit in the community

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 Whispering Woods, 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 qualifying condo buildings and ended the ability to waive structural reserves, with milestone deadlines through the end of 2024. Why it matters: Even for a low-rise condo community, ask for the reserve study and confirm whether the buildings are subject to milestone requirements before you buy. 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 Whispering Woods, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the reserve study and budget. The monthly assessment and reserve balance tell you your real cost; confirm what the assessment covers.

2

Confirm the milestone or inspection status. Ask the association whether the buildings are subject to Florida milestone requirements and for any inspection report.

3

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

4

Confirm the rental rules. If you plan to rent, confirm the association's minimum rental period and any cap in writing.

5

Comp by view and condition. A lake-facing, updated unit and an interior, dated unit are different products; price off the closest comparable.

Best Buy
An updated lake-facing or greenery-facing unit in a community whose reserves and assessment you have verified, bought for the low-maintenance value.
Biggest Risk
Assessment and reserve exposure on a condo association, and per-unit flood and insurance cost.
Best Lot
Lake-facing units carry a modest premium; interior units are the value.
Smart Timing
Confirm current days on market; affordable Port Orange condos can move quickly when priced right.
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

Whispering Woods is a condominium community in Port Orange, Volusia County, made up of two-story condo buildings in a quiet, established setting. Units are two-bedroom, two-bath plans of about 1,170 square feet and three-bedroom, two-bath plans of about 1,351 square feet, each with a screened patio or balcony, some facing a lake and others mature greenery, many upgraded with tile flooring and updated appliances. It competes on affordable, low-maintenance living close to Dunlawton Avenue, I-95, and the beach rather than on a large amenity campus.

The takeaway

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

Entry: two-bedroom interior units
$195K to $236K

The value end of Whispering Woods, typically two-bedroom units facing greenery or in need of updates. You get the maintenance-free format and the Port Orange location. Read the reserve study before you write.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated two-bedroom units
$236K to $240K

The core of the community: updated two-bedroom, two-bath units around 1,170 square feet. Updates and view separate these; comp against the closest comparable.

Most inventory
High: three-bedroom or lake-facing units
$240K to $240K

The upper end runs to the three-bedroom plans around 1,351 square feet or lake-facing, fully updated units. Price each on size, view, 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.

$195K to $236K
Entry: two-bedroom interior units
The value end of Whispering Woods, typically two-bedroom units facing greenery or in need of updates. You get the maintenance-free format and the Port Orange location. Read the reserve study before you write.
$236K to $240K
Mid: updated two-bedroom units
The core of the community: updated two-bedroom, two-bath units around 1,170 square feet. Updates and view separate these; comp against the closest comparable.
$240K to $240K
High: three-bedroom or lake-facing units
The upper end runs to the three-bedroom plans around 1,351 square feet or lake-facing, fully updated units. Price each on size, view, 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 Whispering Woods

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 low-maintenance format and the Port Orange location are the draw at Whispering Woods. The deal is in the assessment and reserve health, and in buying the right view and condition, not in the listing photos.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.9C+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.0/10
Renovation Risk6.6/10
Location Efficiency7.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.8/10
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 Whispering Woods 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
  • View and condition drive price; lake-facing, updated units over interior, dated ones.
  • Interior two-bedroom units are the value play.
  • Comp like-for-like by size and view.

There is no individual lot at Whispering Woods; price is set by unit size, view, condition, and the association's financial health. Lake-facing and updated units command a modest premium over interior, dated units. Because it is a condo community, the reserve study and assessment weigh on value alongside the unit, so compare a unit against the closest comparable rather than a community-wide average.

Whispering Woods in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an affordable, low-maintenance Port Orange condo with lake or greenery views.
Strong onValue and convenience: maintenance-free two-story condos close to Dunlawton Avenue, I-95, and the beach.
WatchAssessment and reserve exposure on the condo association, plus per-unit flood and insurance cost.
Not forBuyers who want a single-family home with a yard or a large resort-amenity community.
The edgeAn affordable, maintenance-free condo in a school-strong city keeps the all-in monthly low and manageable.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • One condo assessment here; the maintenance-free format is the selling point.
  • Confirm the reserve study and whether milestone requirements apply.
  • Lake-facing units carry a modest premium over interior ones.

Whispering Woods carries a condominium association assessment that funds the buildings, grounds, 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, and any pending special assessment for the specific unit.

The assessment typically funds building and grounds maintenance, common areas, and insurance in the maintenance-free model; confirm exact inclusions with the association.

There is no golf or private club; this is a low-maintenance residential condo community. Confirm any pool or shared amenities with the association.

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 Whispering Woods, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Villaggio On The Lakes, 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 Whispering Woods 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.

Whispering Woods Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Whispering Woods is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $226,500, and homes go under contract in about 50.0 days.

6.0
Months supply
$226,500
Median list
$238,000
Median sold
$176
Per sqft
50.0
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 Whispering Woods?
It is a condominium community in Port Orange, Volusia County, a suburban city south of Daytona Beach known for its schools and beach access.
What kind of units are there?
Two-bedroom, two-bath condos of about 1,170 square feet and three-bedroom, two-bath condos of about 1,351 square feet, each with a screened patio or balcony, in two-story buildings.
Are there lake views?
Yes, some units face a lake and others face mature greenery. Lake-facing units carry a modest premium.
Is it maintenance-free?
Yes, it is oriented to low-maintenance living, with the assessment covering building and grounds upkeep. Confirm exact inclusions with the association.
What are the monthly fees?
Whispering Woods carries a condo association assessment. We do not publish a figure we have not verified; ask the association for the current assessment, reserve study, and any special assessment.
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 qualifying condo buildings and full reserve funding. Ask the association whether the buildings are subject to it and for the reserve study.
Is it a gated community?
No. Whispering Woods is a quiet, low-maintenance condo community rather than a gated or resort-amenity community.
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).
What schools serve Whispering Woods?
It 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, since Port Orange schools are a common draw.
What is nearby?
Dunlawton Avenue shopping and dining, I-95, the Halifax River, and a short drive to the beach, Daytona Beach, and New Smyrna Beach.
Is Whispering Woods a good place to buy?
For an affordable, low-maintenance condo in a school-strong city, it is a practical value; the main work is verifying the assessment and reserves and comping by size and view.
Who is the best real estate agent for Whispering Woods?
The best agent for Whispering Woods 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 Whispering Woods.
How do I find a top Port Orange real estate agent who knows Whispering Woods?
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 Whispering Woods and the wider Port Orange area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Whispering Woods?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Whispering Woods purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
You want an affordable, low-maintenance Port Orange condoExcellent fit
You value a quiet setting with lake or greenery viewsExcellent fit
You will verify the assessment, reserves, and rental rules before buyingExcellent fit
You want a single-family home with a private yardProbably not
You want a large resort-amenity or gated communityProbably not
You are not willing to do reserve diligence on a condo associationProbably not

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Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. © 2026 Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Whispering Woods Condo Port Orange median home price history from 2012 to 2023, chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in Whispering Woods Condo Port Orange, Florida by year (2012 to 2023). Source: Momentum Realty.

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