Homes for sale inHolly Hill, Florida
Riverside living on Daytona's quieter edge
55
Homes for sale
$264,000
Median list price
$197
Avg price / sqft
42
Median days on market
Holly Hill sits right on the Halifax River between Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach, a small Volusia County city where you're minutes from the water, the beach and the causeways but on a calmer, more residential footing. It suits buyers who want proximity to the coast without Daytona's tourist crush — think older established streets, a handful of riverfront pockets, and an easy mix of single-family homes and townhomes & condos. The city is compact and walkable in places, with the river shaping where the most sought-after addresses sit.
For a buyer today, Holly Hill is one of the more attainable spots in the area: the median list price is $261,950 and 54 homes are active, with options from the low $70,000s up past $1.2M. Homes sell at about 97% of asking and take a median 41.5 days, so there's room to negotiate without the frenzy you'll find elsewhere in Volusia County. If you're price-sensitive, it's worth watching the just reduced listings and keeping an eye on condos, which make up a meaningful share of inventory.
Holly Hill is in Volusia County, Florida.
Quick facts
$75,000 – $1.2M price range
1,463 sqft median home
$1,750/mo median rent
Leans buyer right now
Drive times
Living in Holly Hill
Holly Hill is a small city wedged between Daytona Beach to the south and Ormond Beach to the north, running along the west bank of the Halifax River in Volusia County. Its defining feature is that river frontage — the water shapes the most desirable streets and gives the city an easy connection to the Intracoastal Waterway and, just beyond, the Atlantic beaches. For a compact place, it offers a surprising range of settings, from riverside lots to tidy inland neighborhoods of mid-century homes.
The city suits buyers who want coastal Florida living on a budget and in a quieter register than the tourist strips nearby. You're close enough to walk or bike toward the water, close enough to be at the beach in minutes, but far enough from the boardwalk energy to keep things residential. It's a practical choice for first-time buyers, downsizers and anyone who values location over square footage.
Because the housing stock is largely established, Holly Hill has the feel of a settled community rather than a master-planned suburb. Streets are mature, the scale is human, and the mix of single-family homes, condos and townhomes means neighbors come from a broad range of ages and budgets. That variety is part of the appeal for buyers who want a real neighborhood rather than a uniform subdivision.
Neighborhoods and communities in Holly Hill
Holly Hill's notable communities include Laurel Oaks, Mcnary, Ocean Village, Ellinor Village and Thousand Oaks. Each has its own character, from established single-family streets to areas with more condos and attached homes, so it's worth touring a few before settling on where you want to be.
For buyers drawn to the water, the city's riverfront is the headline — six active listings are waterfront and several more offer water views. If that's your goal, focus your search on the waterfront homes and homes with water views, which tend to sit at the higher end of the local price range. These are the listings most likely to carry a premium relative to the city's overall median.
If you prefer the structure of a managed community, there are 11 gated listings active right now, and you can review the gated communities to compare. Condo and townhome buyers have good choice too, with 16 condominiums and 4 townhomes on the market — browse the townhomes & condos to see which communities fit your budget and whether they come with amenities worth the monthly fee.
Homes for sale in Holly Hill: prices and housing
The active market holds 54 listings with a median list price of $261,950, ranging from $75,000 to $1,249,900. The average price per square foot is about $196 and the median home size is 1,487 square feet, so most homes here are modest in footprint and priced accordingly. Over the last 12 months, 43 homes sold at a median of $232,000, and sellers took home roughly 97% of their asking price.
The housing mix leans toward single-family homes, with 33 active, alongside 16 condominiums, 4 townhomes and a villa. That blend keeps the entry point low — condos in particular open the door for budget-focused buyers — while a handful of waterfront and pool properties anchor the top of the market. Only one active listing is priced above $1M, and seven come with a pool; you can filter the homes with a pool if that's on your list. New construction is limited to three active listings.
On carrying costs, many single-family homes here come without an HOA, while condo and gated communities carry fees — the median is about $994 a month where one applies, typically covering building or amenity upkeep. The median property tax is around $2,703 per year. Rents run about $1,750 a month at the median, which is useful context if you're weighing an investment purchase; see the homes for rent to gauge demand.
Schools in Holly Hill
Holly Hill falls within Volusia County Schools, and the assigned schools most commonly serving the area include Holly Hill Elementary and Ormond Beach Elementary at the elementary level. Middle-school assignments commonly include Campbell Middle, Ormond Beach Middle and Holly Hill Middle, with Mainland High School the common high-school assignment.
Because Holly Hill borders both Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach, school zones here can vary from one block to the next, and more than one middle or elementary school may apply depending on your exact address. Don't assume a neighborhood's reputation determines its zone.
Always confirm the current assignment directly with Volusia County Schools for the specific property you're considering, and check whether any magnet or choice programs are available to you. Boundaries are reviewed periodically and can change, so the only reliable answer is the one tied to a street address at the time you buy.
Getting around Holly Hill
Holly Hill's biggest practical advantage is its central position on the Halifax River between Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach, which puts shopping, dining and the Atlantic beaches within a short drive. The causeways east over the river carry you to the oceanfront in minutes, and the two neighboring cities fill in nearly everything a daily routine requires.
For longer trips, downtown Orlando is roughly 70 minutes away, with I-4 providing the main route inland from the Daytona area. That makes Holly Hill workable for occasional commuting or theme-park and airport runs, though it's really built for people whose lives center on the coast rather than a daily Orlando drive.
Day to day, this is a car-dependent area like most of coastal Volusia County, but distances within the city are short and traffic is generally lighter than along the Daytona tourist corridors. For most errands you'll be driving only a few minutes, which keeps the pace relaxed.
Is Holly Hill a good place to live?
For the right buyer, Holly Hill is a strong value. You get a riverside location between two beach cities, quick access to the Atlantic, and a median list price of $261,950 that undercuts much of the nearby oceanfront market — all in a settled, residential setting. The buyer-friendly pace, with homes taking a median 41.5 days to sell and closing near 97% of asking, gives you time and some negotiating room.
The trade-offs are real and worth naming. The housing stock is mostly older and modest in size, at a median 1,487 square feet, so buyers wanting large, brand-new homes will find thin pickings — only three new-construction listings are active. Condo and gated communities can carry meaningful monthly fees, with a median near $994 where an HOA applies, so budget beyond the sticker price and read the association documents carefully.
If your priorities are coastal proximity, affordability and a genuine neighborhood feel, Holly Hill delivers on all three. If you need top-rated specific schools or sprawling new construction, verify the details against your own must-haves first. For buyers who value location and value over size and newness, it's one of the more sensible places to land in this stretch of Volusia County.
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Newest homes in Holly Hill
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$319,900
921 MAGNOLIA AVENUE, HOLLY HILL
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,458 sqft
$275,000
630 FLORIDA AVENUE, HOLLY HILL
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,100 sqft
$75,000$90,000
7 HOWARD DRIVE, HOLLY HILL
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 725 sqft
$289,900
231 RIVERSIDE DRIVE UNIT 305-1, HOLLY HILL
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,539 sqft
$400,000
327 DIXIE DRIVE, HOLLY HILL
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,000 sqft
$510,000
112 SANROBAR DRIVE, HOLLY HILL
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,406 sqft
$349,900
1028 INDIAN OAKS W, HOLLY HILL
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,510 sqft
$1,249,900
912 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, HOLLY HILL
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,918 sqft
$189,999$199,999
604 6TH STREET, HOLLY HILL
3 bd · 1 ba · 924 sqft
$262,000$267,000
735 MAGNOLIA AVENUE, HOLLY HILL
2 bd · 2 ba · 978 sqft
$264,000$269,000
1525 MOBILE AVENUE, HOLLY HILL
4 bd · 1 ba · 1,529 sqft
$254,900$264,900
1519 RIDGE AVENUE, HOLLY HILL
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,800 sqft
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The Holly Hill market
Leans buyer
12.7 months of inventory
Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.
43
Sold, last 12 months
$232,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
62 days
Median time to sell
Holly Hill vs Volusia County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
Homes on the market
▲ 87.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Holly Hill, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
Where to look
Holly Hill neighborhoods
Laurel Oaks
2 homes · $315K median
Mcnary
1 home · $330K median
Ocean Village
1 home · $240K median
Ellinor Village
1 home · $1.2M median
Thousand Oaks
1 home · $250K median
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Neighborhood boundaries by edgeAI — listings matched to the actual polygon, not agent-entered subdivision names.
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School zones with homes for sale
Elementary
High school
Assigned schools as reported on active MLS listings — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Holly Hill
On the Halifax River
Holly Hill fronts the Halifax River, and six of the active listings are waterfront with others offering water views.
Attainable coastal prices
A median list price of $261,950 keeps Holly Hill well below much of the nearby beachside market.
Condo and townhome options
Beyond single-family houses, 16 condos and 4 townhomes are active, widening the entry-level field.
Minutes from the beach
Sitting between Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach, the Atlantic and its causeways are a short drive east.
Negotiating room
Homes take a median 41.5 days to sell and close around 97% of asking, giving buyers leverage.
Population
13,002
Median age
45.2
Median income
$46,360
Median home value
$168,600
What people here are into
Hobbies & Interests
Top 19% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Relationships
Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Attitudes
Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Appearance oriented
Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Food & Drink
Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Holly Hill home
≈ $2,820/mo
$264,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
31%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$1,750/mo
Median rent
7 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Holly Hill real estate FAQs
Is Holly Hill a good place to live?+
It works well for buyers who want to be near Daytona and the beach without the noise and prices of the oceanfront. The city is small, residential and sits right on the Halifax River, so you get water access and coastal proximity in a quieter package. Established neighborhoods like Ellinor Village and Thousand Oaks give it a settled, lived-in feel.
Is Holly Hill expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable coastal-adjacent markets in Volusia County, with a median list price of $261,950 and listings starting as low as $75,000. The average price per square foot is about $196, and there are plenty of options under $200,000, especially among condos. You can browse by price to see where your budget lands.
What do homes cost in Holly Hill?+
Active listings run from $75,000 to $1,249,900, with a median list price of $261,950 and a median size of 1,487 square feet. Over the past year, 43 homes sold at a median price of $232,000. Just one active listing is priced above $1M, so the market is concentrated in the affordable and mid ranges.
How is the Holly Hill housing market?+
It's a steady, buyer-friendly market: homes take a median 41.5 days to sell and close at about 97% of asking. With 54 active listings against 43 sales in the last year, there's reasonable choice and time to make a measured decision. Watching just reduced listings can help you spot motivated sellers.
What are HOA fees and property taxes like?+
Many single-family homes here carry no HOA, but where there is one — often in condo and gated communities — the median runs about $994 a month, which typically reflects building or amenity costs. The median annual property tax is around $2,703. Always confirm the specific fee and what it covers before you make an offer, since condos vary widely.
What schools serve Holly Hill?+
Assigned schools most commonly include Holly Hill Elementary and Ormond Beach Elementary, Campbell, Ormond Beach and Holly Hill Middle Schools, and Mainland High School. School zones can change and depend on your exact address, so verify the current assignment with Volusia County Schools before buying. Boundaries sometimes split even within a single neighborhood.
Is there new construction in Holly Hill?+
Inventory is mostly older and established, but there are a few newer options — three active listings are new construction. If a brand-new home is a priority, you'll want to act quickly given the limited supply; browse the new construction listings to see what's current. Most buyers here are choosing among existing single-family homes and condos.
What's the commute from Holly Hill?+
Holly Hill is built for beach-area living rather than a long commute — downtown Orlando is roughly 70 minutes away via I-4. Day to day, you're minutes from Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach and the oceanfront causeways. If you need to be near work in Volusia County, the central location between the two beach cities is a real advantage.
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