Community Details at a Glance
The Homes
Type
Two-story garden condominiums (converted from apartments)
Size
1 to 2 bedrooms, roughly 630 to 850 SF
Units
Approximately 98 units across about 13 buildings (confirm)
Status
Resale condominium market; condo association established 1989
Costs & Fees
Dues
Condo dues reported to include water and flood insurance (confirm current dues)
CDD
None (condominium)
Club
No country club; condominium association with shared amenities
Amenities
Pool & spa
Community pool and hot tub
Clubhouse
Shared clubhouse for the community
Recreation
Racquetball court; pet-friendly
Parking
Covered carport plus storage
Location
Area
Inland western Daytona Beach, 32119, near the South Daytona line
Access
Off Big Tree Road, close to I-4
Nearby
Embry-Riddle, Daytona State College, Halifax River
The Units & Floor Plans
Yorktowne Estates is 1 to 2 bedroom condos only, roughly 630 to 850 square feet, in two-story garden-style buildings. Because the community was converted from apartments, expect compact, efficient floor plans, with a current resale market of original and updated units. The condo association was established in 1989, and the buildings date to the late 1980s (confirm the built year with the county).
Because nearly every transaction is a resale, condition and floor vary, and that is where value is won or lost. An original ground-floor 1 bedroom and an updated upper-floor 2 bedroom with a better courtyard outlook can list close yet represent very different true costs once you price the updates and the dues honestly. The floor, the outlook, and the unit type, ground-floor versus upper-floor, courtyard versus interior, are the part of your money the market gives back at resale, which is why the unit read matters as much as the price.
More on Living in Yorktowne Estates
The pitch is affordable, inland living minutes from the colleges and I-4. From the community you are a short drive to Daytona State College, Embry-Riddle, the Halifax River, and the oceanfront. Here are the questions buyers ask most.
Is this an oceanfront building?
No. Yorktowne Estates is inland, in western Daytona Beach off Big Tree Road near the South Daytona line, roughly six miles from the oceanfront. It is a quiet, long-term residential community rather than a beachside resort building.
Can I rent my unit out short-term?
No. The community has a reported 1-year minimum lease, so it is geared to owner-occupants and long-term-rental investors, not short-term or vacation rentals. Confirm the current rental rules and any leasing cap with the association.
Is there a CDD fee?
No. As a condominium, there is no Community Development District; you pay condo association dues instead, which are reported to include water and flood insurance. Confirm the current dues with the association.
What kind of units are these?
1 to 2 bedroom condos, roughly 630 to 850 square feet, in two-story garden-style buildings converted from apartments. Expect compact, efficient floor plans; condition and floor are the biggest swings in value.
What to Check Before You Offer
- The unit type and floor · 1 versus 2 bedroom, ground versus upper floor, and what the outlook faces.
- The condo dues · current amount, what they cover, and whether water and flood insurance are included.
- The association financials · budget, reserve study, and any pending special assessments.
- The lease rules · the reported 1-year minimum lease and any leasing cap, confirmed in writing.
- Renovation math · the honest cost to bring an original unit to today’s standard.
- Insurability and the FEMA flood map · pull the flood zone by address for an inland unit.
- True comparable sales · closed units by floor and condition, not list prices.
- School zoning · confirm the exact assignment by address with the district.
Yorktowne Estates is a dues-and-condition game played at an attainable price. The amenities and the inland location are shared by every unit, so the money is made or lost on the unit type, the floor, and an honest read of the condo association’s financials, not the headline number.
Our job is to read the dues and reserves honestly, confirm the lease rules for your plan, pull the true comparable sales by floor and condition, and structure an offer that protects you. The listing agent works for the seller; even on a condo at this price, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Yorktowne Estates vs. Comparable Communities
Yorktowne Estates sits at the attainable, inland end of the Daytona Beach condo market. The honest comparison is against the other condominium and inland options nearby, each with a different trade-off on price, setting, and amenities.
| Community | The trade-off |
|---|---|
| Halifax Landing | Riverfront condominium nearby with a higher price point and water views, a step up from inland. |
| Riverplace One Hundred | Riverfront condo tower with downtown proximity and a different amenity story. |
| Georgetowne | Another inland condo community to cross-shop on dues and unit type. |
| Daytona Beach Shores | Oceanfront condos with beachside lifestyle and higher pricing and insurance. |
The honest verdict: if you want an affordable, inland condo with a 1-year minimum lease and dues reported to include water and flood insurance, Yorktowne Estates is one of the strongest entry points. If you want a riverfront or oceanfront setting, 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
- Affordable, inland condos with a low price-per-foot in Daytona Beach.
- Reported 1-year minimum lease, owner-occupant and long-term-tenant friendly.
- No CDD; condo dues reported to include water and flood insurance.
- Shared amenities: clubhouse, pool, hot tub, and racquetball court, pet-friendly.
- Close to I-4, Embry-Riddle, and Daytona State College.
- Covered carport plus storage with each unit.
Cons
- Not oceanfront and not a short-term vacation-rental building.
- Compact 1 to 2 bedroom floor plans, roughly 630 to 850 square feet.
- Condo dues and any special assessments add to the true cost of ownership.
- Older converted-apartment buildings can carry dated systems and finishes.
- Association financials and reserves vary; review them before you offer.
- Original ground-floor units are where buyers most often overpay.
