Homes zoned forSilver Sands Middle School
Coastal Port Orange living with room to breathe
296
Homes for sale
$362,495
Median list price
$276
Avg price / sqft
76
Median days on market
The Silver Sands Middle School zone sits in the heart of Port Orange, the kind of Volusia County community where you're minutes from the Atlantic beaches to the east and a short hop to the Halifax River waterfront. This is a family-oriented pocket of Port Orange homes for sale where tidy single-family neighborhoods, pool homes, and canal-front properties share the same streets. If you want everyday Florida life without the resort-town price tag of the barrier island, this is a practical place to land.
The market here runs the full spectrum: 296 active listings stretch from an $89,900 entry point all the way to a $5.2 million waterfront estate, with a median list price of $362,495. Homes are taking a median of 76 days to sell, and over the past year sellers have collected about 96% of asking — a sign of a balanced market where patient buyers have real negotiating room. You can see everything currently for sale on the live map.
Silver Sands Middle School is an attendance zone in Port Orange, Florida.
Quick facts
$89,900 – $5.2M price range
1,540 sqft median home
$758/mo median HOA
$2,100/mo median rent
625 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Silver Sands Middle School zone
This attendance zone sits squarely within Port Orange, a steady residential community on Florida's east coast in Volusia County. It's the kind of place that trades the resort buzz of the barrier island for everyday practicality — established neighborhoods, easy access to the Atlantic beaches, and the Halifax River waterfront nearby. The 296 active listings reflect that character: a mix of single-family homes, pool properties, and waterfront lots rather than a single master-planned look.
The zone leans family-oriented, which makes sense given its middle-school anchor, but it's far from one-note. With 77 waterfront listings and 50 gated-community options among the actives, you'll find everything from quiet interior streets to canal-front homes with dock access. There are no 55+ or golf-community listings here, so this is primarily a neighborhood for working households and families rather than a retirement enclave.
Buyers drawn to this area typically want coastal Florida living at a reasonable price. The median list price of $362,495 keeps the zone accessible, and the variety of housing types means first-time buyers, move-up families, and luxury shoppers can all find something. You can browse the full picture of Port Orange homes for sale to see how this zone fits into the wider market.
Schools for homes in the Silver Sands Middle School zone
The zone is named for and anchored by Silver Sands Middle School, which serves the middle-grade students in this part of Port Orange. For families, the presence of a dedicated middle school is often a deciding factor, and it shapes the family-friendly feel of the surrounding neighborhoods.
Other Port Orange schools in the area that buyers commonly research include Spruce Creek High School, Creekside Middle School, Sweetwater Elementary School, and Cypress Creek Elementary School. Having several schools clustered in the Port Orange area gives families a sense of the educational options nearby.
One important caveat: school attendance boundaries in Volusia County change from time to time, and a nearby school is not the same as an assigned one. Before you make an offer on any specific home, confirm the exact zoning for that address directly with the Volusia County school district so there are no surprises at enrollment.
Homes for sale in the Silver Sands Middle School zone: prices and housing
The numbers tell a balanced story. There are 296 active listings with a median list price of $362,495, and the range is wide — from an $89,900 entry point to a $5.2 million waterfront property. The average price works out to about $276 per square foot, with a median home size around 1,540 square feet, so this is a zone of right-sized homes rather than sprawling estates.
Segments give you a clear sense of what's on offer. Waterfront leads with 77 active listings, followed by 64 pool homes and 50 gated-community properties. There are 16 listings above $1 million at the luxury end, while new construction is scarce at just 6 active builds — this is an established area, so most buyers will be shopping resale. There are no golf-course or 55+ listings currently active here.
On carrying costs, the median HOA is about $758 per month, a figure inflated by condos and gated communities; many standalone homes here carry little or no HOA. The median property tax is roughly $4,316 per year. Over the past 12 months, 628 homes sold at a median price of $342,085, with sellers receiving about 96% of asking — a healthy gap that gives buyers negotiating leverage.
Getting around from the Silver Sands Middle School zone
This is coastal Volusia County living, so daily life revolves around Port Orange and the broader Daytona Beach area rather than the Orlando corridor. Most errands, work, and school runs stay local, and the Atlantic beaches are a short drive east. The surrounding road network connects easily to the rest of the Halifax area.
When you do need to head inland, the drive times are reasonable for a day trip but too long for a daily commute. Downtown Orlando sits about 56 minutes away, Universal Orlando roughly 66 minutes, and Orlando International Airport around 70 minutes. Interstate 4 and I-95 are the common arteries that make those trips straightforward.
For buyers weighing this zone against options closer to Orlando's job centers, the trade-off is clear: you get coastal proximity and lower prices, but you accept that the theme parks and the major airport are an hour-plus away. For many Port Orange residents, that distance is exactly the point.
Is the Silver Sands Middle School zone a good fit?
This zone makes the most sense for families and coastal-minded buyers who want Florida beach proximity without island pricing. The median list price of $362,495 is approachable, the housing mix is varied, and the balanced market — 76 median days on market and 96% of asking — means you won't be forced into snap decisions or runaway bidding wars.
The trade-offs are honest ones. New construction is nearly nonexistent at just 6 active builds, so if you want a brand-new home you'll have slim pickings and may need to look elsewhere. And while Orlando is reachable, the 56-to-70-minute drive times make this a poor choice for anyone commuting to the theme-park corridor every day.
If you value an established community, access to the coast, strong waterfront and pool-home inventory, and a market that rewards patient buyers, this zone delivers. Confirm your school assignment with the district, check HOA and tax details on each specific home, and you'll have a clear-eyed read on whether it's the right place to settle.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$1,250,000
4518 S ATLANTIC AVENUE, PONCE INLET
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,231 sqft
$749,900
2836 S ATLANTIC AVENUE, DAYTONA BEACH
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,826 sqft
$360,000
139 GREEN HERON COURT, DAYTONA BEACH
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,176 sqft
$200,000
116 BOB WHITE COURT UNIT 1160, DAYTONA BEACH
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,278 sqft
$110,000
5209 FREDERICK AVENUE, PORT ORANGE
2 bd · 2 ba · 816 sqft
$110,000
3501 S ATLANTIC AVENUE UNIT 4250, DAYTONA BEACH SHORES
1 bd · 1 ba · 385 sqft
$950,000
4734 S ATLANTIC AVENUE, PONCE INLET
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,720 sqft
$929,000
4623 RIVERS EDGE VILLAGE LANE UNIT 6301, PONCE INLET
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,207 sqft
$849,900
128 ANCHOR DRIVE, PONCE INLET
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,316 sqft
$755,000
4623 RIVERS EDGE VILLAGE LANE UNIT 6302, PONCE INLET
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,952 sqft
$699,900
125 PONCE TERRACE CIRCLE, PONCE INLET
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,457 sqft
$569,000
3003 S ATLANTIC AVENUE UNIT 19C6, DAYTONA BEACH SHORES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,900 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Silver Sands Middle School market
625
Sold, last 12 months
$342,470
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
49 days
Median time to sell
Silver Sands Middle School vs Port Orange
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 9.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Silver Sands Middle School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Silver Sands Middle School home
≈ $3,238/mo
$362,495 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$758/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,100/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
59,537
Median age
49
Median income
$65,783
Median home value
$281,484
Beyond the listings
Living in Silver Sands Middle School
Entertainment
Top 22% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Active
Top 24% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
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Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Hobbies & Interests
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.
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.
Appearance oriented
Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Straight answers
Silver Sands Middle School FAQs
Is the Silver Sands Middle School zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want Port Orange's family-friendly, close-to-the-coast lifestyle without island prices. With 296 active listings covering waterfront, pool, and gated options, there's genuine variety here. The median list price of $362,495 keeps it accessible compared to the barrier island just east.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's mid-range for coastal Volusia County. The median list price is $362,495 and homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $342,085. You'll find entry-level listings starting near $89,900 and luxury waterfront reaching $5.2 million, so the zone works for a range of budgets.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
The median list price is $362,495, with an average of $276 per square foot and a median home size around 1,540 square feet. There are 16 listings priced above $1 million for the luxury end. Entry-level options start as low as $89,900.
How is the market right now?+
It's balanced and gives buyers time to think. Homes are taking a median of 76 days to sell, and 628 homes have closed in the past year with sellers getting about 96% of asking. That sale-to-list ratio means there's room to negotiate rather than rush.
What should I expect for HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $758/month, though that figure is pulled up by condo and gated communities — plenty of standalone homes carry no HOA at all. The median property tax is about $4,316 per year. Always confirm the specific dues and tax bill on any home you're considering.
What schools serve this zone?+
The zone is anchored by Silver Sands Middle School, and nearby Port Orange schools include Spruce Creek High School, Creekside Middle School, Sweetwater Elementary School, and Cypress Creek Elementary School. Because Volusia County boundaries shift, confirm the exact assignment for any address with the school district before you buy.
What's the commute like?+
This is coastal Volusia, so Orlando is a day-trip, not a daily commute. Downtown Orlando is about 56 minutes, Universal Orlando roughly 66 minutes, and Orlando International Airport around 70 minutes. For most residents, work and errands stay local within Port Orange and the Daytona area.
Is there new construction available?+
New construction is limited here — there are just 6 new-build listings among the 296 active properties. This is an established zone, so most buyers are shopping resale homes. If a brand-new home is a priority, you'll want to move quickly when one appears.
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Other Port Orange school zones
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