Homes for sale inDaytona Beach Shores, Florida
Oceanfront condo living on a narrow Atlantic barrier island
86
Homes for sale
$442,400
Median list price
$308
Avg price / sqft
37
Median days on market
Daytona Beach Shores is a slim barrier-island town stretched between the Atlantic and the Halifax River, where life revolves around the beach, the balcony and the view. It's a vertical place by design — most residents live in high-rise condos facing the ocean, and the market here reflects that with a heavy concentration of waterfront homes and homes with water views. The town sits within Volusia County and draws a mix of full-time residents, snowbirds and second-home owners who want the sand without the maintenance of a single-family lot.
For a buyer today, this is a condo market first and foremost: 86 active listings with a median list price of $447,450, running from $87,000 up to $1,350,000. Homes sell in a median of 39 days and sellers are getting about 94% of asking, so there's room to negotiate but little in the way of fire sales. With an average of $308 per square foot and 42 of the active listings on the water, your dollar buys a view here more readily than square footage — worth browsing the townhomes & condos and anything just reduced.
Daytona Beach Shores is in Volusia County, Florida.
Quick facts
$87,000 – $1.4M price range
1,407 sqft median home
$2,800/mo median rent
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Living in Daytona Beach Shores
Daytona Beach Shores is a narrow strip of barrier island on Florida's Atlantic coast, bounded by the ocean on one side and the Halifax River on the other. It's a compact, largely residential town where the skyline is defined by mid- and high-rise condo buildings, and daily life centers on the beach, the water and the balcony view. The town sits just south of Daytona Beach proper within Volusia County, close enough to share the broader area's services while keeping its own quieter, more residential character.
The population here skews toward full-time retirees, snowbirds who winter on the coast, and second-home owners who want a beach base without the upkeep of a detached house. Because the housing stock is overwhelmingly multi-family, the lifestyle is a lock-and-leave one: building associations handle the grounds, the pool and the exterior, leaving owners free to come and go. That makes it a natural fit for buyers prioritizing simplicity and proximity to the Atlantic over land and privacy.
It's a place that rewards people who genuinely want to be on the water. If an ocean or river view and easy beach access top your list, the Shores delivers that at nearly every price point; if you need a yard, a garage and a single-family footprint, this is not the town to focus your search.
Neighborhoods and communities in Daytona Beach Shores
Rather than traditional subdivisions, Daytona Beach Shores is organized around named condominium buildings and complexes, most of them oceanfront or river-facing. Notable communities include Oceans 08, Ocean 01 Condo, Oceans Cloverleaf Condo and Ocean Vistas Condo, along with the Dimucci Twin Towers N & S — each with its own amenity package, age and price profile. Browsing the townhomes & condos is the most direct way to compare buildings side by side.
Other recognizable names include the Hawaiian Inn LC and Sherwin Condo, and several buildings operate as condo-hotels — 11 of the active listings fall into that category. Condo-hotel units can be attractive for buyers who want rental flexibility, but they come with their own rules and financing considerations, so it's worth understanding how a given building handles short-term stays. A smaller slice of the market is gated, with 6 active listings in gated communities.
Because the town is so narrow, the fundamental choice is often ocean-facing versus river-facing rather than one neighborhood versus another. Oceanfront buildings command the view premium, while river-side and interior units can offer a lower entry price. With 42 active waterfront homes and many more with water views, the water is central to nearly every option.
Homes for sale in Daytona Beach Shores: prices and housing
There are 86 active listings with a median list price of $447,450, spanning a wide range from $87,000 to $1,350,000. The average price works out to about $308 per square foot against a median home size of roughly 1,432 square feet, which underscores that you're paying for location and view more than raw space. Over the past 12 months, 62 homes sold at a median price of $472,500, with sellers averaging about 94% of their asking price and a median of 39 days on market — a balanced pace that gives buyers some negotiating room.
The housing mix is almost entirely attached: 72 condominiums, 11 condo-hotel units, 2 townhouses and a single standalone single-family home. That means the practical choice for most buyers is a condo, and the key variables become building, floor, view and monthly dues. There is currently no new-construction inventory, so expect established buildings; for pools, 22 active listings include one, and three listings sit in the $1M-plus luxury homes tier.
Carrying costs matter here. The median HOA is about $1,004 a month — a reflection of insurance, elevators and shared oceanfront amenities in high-rise buildings — and median property tax is around $4,768 a year. Those figures should be built into your budget from the start, and dues can vary widely by building, so always review a specific association's financials. For rental math, the median rent in the area is about $2,800 a month.
Schools in Daytona Beach Shores
Daytona Beach Shores is served by Volusia County Schools. The most commonly assigned schools for the area include R.J. Longstreet Elementary at the elementary level and Silver Sands Middle and Campbell Middle at the middle-school level. At the high-school level, addresses here are most often tied to Mainland High School, Atlantic High or Spruce Creek High School.
Because a barrier-island town can straddle more than one attendance zone, the school assigned to a particular address isn't always the closest one. If schools factor into your decision, confirm the exact zoning for any specific property directly with Volusia County Schools rather than assuming — boundaries are updated periodically.
Given the town's demographic lean toward retirees and seasonal residents, the share of buyers with school-age children is relatively small, but the assigned-school information still affects resale value and is worth verifying as part of due diligence.
Getting around Daytona Beach Shores
The town runs north-to-south along the barrier island, with a main coastal road carrying most local traffic and bridges crossing the Halifax River to connect with the mainland. Day-to-day errands, dining and the larger Daytona Beach area are a short drive north, and most residents rely on a car for anything beyond the immediate beachfront.
For regional trips, downtown Orlando is roughly a 70-minute drive, typically via I-4 after crossing to the mainland. That distance makes the Shores a realistic weekend or part-time base for people with ties to the Orlando area, though it's a long way for a daily commute. Beaches in this part of Volusia County historically allow vehicle access in designated areas, which shapes how residents and visitors move along the sand.
Within the town itself, distances are short and the layout is simple, so once you're home, walking to the beach is often the main form of getting around. Buyers should weigh bridge access and the single north-south corridor when choosing a building, since that geography defines both convenience and traffic.
Is Daytona Beach Shores a good place to live?
For the right buyer, Daytona Beach Shores is a strong fit: it offers direct oceanfront and riverfront condo living, a lock-and-leave lifestyle, and water views at a range of price points from under $100,000 to over $1 million. The market is balanced, with 86 active listings, a median list price of $447,450 and homes selling in a median of 39 days at about 94% of asking — meaning buyers have time to compare and negotiate rather than racing the clock.
The trade-offs are real and worth naming. This is a condo town, not a single-family one, so monthly HOA dues around $1,004 are a permanent part of the budget, and there's essentially no new construction or detached-home inventory. Insurance and association reserves on oceanfront high-rises deserve careful review, as do condo-hotel rules if rental income is part of your plan.
If your priorities are the Atlantic at your doorstep, low-maintenance living and a quieter alternative to busier beach towns, the Shores earns its place on your list. Start with the waterfront homes and homes with a pool, check the open houses this week, and let the building's financials guide the final decision.
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Newest homes in Daytona Beach Shores
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$399,000
266 FLORIDA SHORES BOULEVARD, DAYTONA BEACH SHORES
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,711 sqft
$124,900
1909 S ATLANTIC AVENUE UNIT 202, DAYTONA BEACH SHORES
0 bd · 1 ba · 433 sqft
$119,900
2043 S ATLANTIC AVENUE UNIT 606, DAYTONA BEACH SHORES
0 bd · 1 ba · 331 sqft
$528,000
3855 S ATLANTIC AVENUE UNIT 302, DAYTONA BEACH SHORES
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,372 sqft
$515,000
1925 S ATLANTIC AVENUE UNIT 203, DAYTONA BEACH SHORES
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,097 sqft
$1,250,000
1925 S ATLANTIC AVENUE UNIT 401, DAYTONA BEACH SHORES
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,005 sqft
$475,000
2071 S ATLANTIC AVENUE UNIT 305, DAYTONA BEACH SHORES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,866 sqft
$615,000
2071 S ATLANTIC AVENUE UNIT 103, DAYTONA BEACH SHORES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,465 sqft
$365,000
2987 S ATLANTIC AVENUE UNIT 504, DAYTONA BEACH SHORES
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,171 sqft
$248,000
3013 S ATLANTIC AVENUE UNIT 4020, DAYTONA BEACH SHORES
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,189 sqft
$249,900
2626 S ATLANTIC AVENUE UNIT 4050, DAYTONA BEACH SHORES
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,013 sqft
$549,000
2545 S ATLANTIC AVENUE UNIT 1707, DAYTONA BEACH SHORES
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,380 sqft
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The Daytona Beach Shores market
Leans buyer
13.2 months of inventory
Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.
64
Sold, last 12 months
$475,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
118 days
Median time to sell
Daytona Beach Shores vs Volusia County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 15.2% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▲ 35.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Daytona Beach Shores, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
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Daytona Beach Shores neighborhoods
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Assigned schools as reported on active MLS listings — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Daytona Beach Shores
Overwhelmingly a condo market
Of the active inventory, 72 are condominiums and 11 are condo-hotel units, with just one single-family home — this is high-rise, beach-facing living.
Waterfront is the default
42 of the 86 active listings are waterfront and most of the rest carry ocean or river views, so the premium view is the norm rather than the exception.
Budget for monthly HOA dues
The median HOA runs about $1,004 a month, which reflects the elevator buildings, insurance and shared oceanfront amenities typical of the Shores.
Entry points under the median
With listings starting around $87,000, there are smaller condo and condo-hotel units well below the $447,450 median for buyers watching their budget.
A balanced, patient market
62 homes sold in the past year at a median of $472,500, with properties taking a median 39 days and closing near 94% of list price.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Daytona Beach Shores home
≈ $3,933/mo
$442,400 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
6%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$2,800/mo
Median rent
4 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Daytona Beach Shores real estate FAQs
Is Daytona Beach Shores a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want oceanfront or riverfront condo living with amenities handled by an association rather than a yard to maintain. The town is almost entirely multi-family, so if you're looking for the beach lifestyle and a lock-and-leave home it fits well; if you need a single-family house, inventory here is nearly nonexistent with just one active listing.
Is Daytona Beach Shores expensive?+
The median list price is $447,450 and the average price per square foot is $308, which is a meaningful premium for a barrier-island location. That said, the range runs from $87,000 to $1.35 million, so there are genuine entry points — you can browse by price to find units well below the median.
What do homes cost in Daytona Beach Shores?+
Active listings have a median list price of $447,450, while homes that actually sold over the past 12 months closed at a median of $472,500. The median home size is around 1,432 square feet at roughly $308 per square foot, reflecting the condo-heavy mix.
How is the market right now?+
There are 86 active listings and 62 homes sold in the past year, with a median of 39 days on market. Sellers are averaging about 94% of asking price, which points to a balanced market where well-priced units move and buyers have some negotiating room — keep an eye on anything just reduced.
What are HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median HOA is about $1,004 a month, which is typical for oceanfront high-rise buildings covering insurance, elevators and shared amenities. Median property tax runs around $4,768 a year, so factor both into your monthly carrying cost when comparing the townhomes & condos here.
What schools serve Daytona Beach Shores?+
Assigned schools most commonly include R.J. Longstreet Elementary, Silver Sands Middle and Campbell Middle, with Mainland High, Atlantic High and Spruce Creek High serving the high-school level. School zones can split within a barrier-island town, so confirm the exact assignment for any specific address with Volusia County Schools before you buy.
How is the commute from Daytona Beach Shores?+
Downtown Orlando is roughly a 70-minute drive via I-4, which makes the Shores a reasonable weekend or part-time base for Orlando workers rather than a daily commuter town. Day-to-day, most errands and the broader Daytona area are a short drive north across the Halifax River bridges.
Is there new construction or a pool available?+
There is currently no new-construction inventory in the active listings, so expect established condo buildings. For a pool, 22 of the 86 active listings include one — you can filter directly to homes with a pool to see those options.
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