401 DRIFTWOOD AVENUE, DAYTONA BEACH, FL, 32118
Active109 days on marketListed Apr 26, 2026MLS #NS1088035
About this home
401 DRIFTWOOD AVENUE
Beachside opportunity, diamond in the rough and cash only. In the desirable beachside community of Daytona Beach, near the Atlantic Ocean, this two-story, three-bedroom, two-bath home offers exceptional potential for renovation or investment. North of Seabreeze Boulevard on a quiet residential street, the property is close to beach access, local dining, shopping and everyday conveniences, offering the best of coastal living. Full of classic 1970s character and charm, the home features a spacious layout, abundant natural light, and strong indoor-outdoor potential. The interior showcases original hardwood flooring throughout, adding warmth and timeless appeal. A spiral concrete staircase connects the upstairs level directly to the garage, a unique architectural feature rarely found in beachside homes. Enjoy outdoor living with a large walkout upper deck overlooking the yard and mature trees, creating a private, peaceful setting. The main bedroom offers ocean views, enhancing the coastal lifestyle experience. Several windows have been replaced, further improving light, efficiency and comfort throughout the home. Conveniently near Seabreeze High School, the Peggy Schnebly Recreation Center and just a short distance to the beach, this home sits in one of Daytona Beach's established and desirable coastal neighborhoods. Property highlights and updates, roof replaced in 2019, two air-conditioning units, main approximately 2018, secondary 2021, downstairs water heater approximately 6-7 years old, upstairs shower water heater not operational and partial plumbing updates completed in 2022 (under home). Well irrigation system plus city water and sewer. Survey on file. Solar panels installed (assumable financing in place). Low FPL electric approximately $35/month. Multiple windows updated. Additional information, cash only with no financing available, sold strictly as-is, and appointment only with no trespassing. A diamond in the rough, this property offers a rare opportunity in a prime beachside location with strong long-term upside potential for investors, renovators or end users looking to create their ideal coastal home. Concrete block construction underneath wood siding. By appointment only.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,355
Sqft
0.27 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1952
Year built
Two
Levels
$144
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$2,474 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$2,474/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
−54%
$/sqft vs Daytona Beach actives
$144 vs $236
Days on market
109 vs 60 typical
Where $144/sqft sits among the 400 Daytona Beach actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Daytona Beach
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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DAYTONA BEACH 32118 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
18,075
Median age
59.4
Median income
$60,418
Median home value
$339,500
Avg household
1.83
Households w/ children
976
For the school run
Volusia County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Daytona Beach market
$262K → $268K
Daytona Beach median sold, yr/yr
95.8%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
201 of 400
Daytona Beach actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Daytona Beach, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 17% above the DAYTONA BEACH 32118 median. See the full Daytona Beach market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 401 DRIFTWOOD AVENUE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · May ’26$480,000
1026 BEL AIRE DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,901 sqft · $252/sqft · 32 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$170,000
1259 BEL AIRE DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,212 sqft · $140/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$365,000
1227 BEL AIRE DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,591 sqft · $102/sqft · 21 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Tyler Stoddard
REALTOR · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 401 DRIFTWOOD AVENUE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 401 DRIFTWOOD AVENUE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
401 DRIFTWOOD AVENUE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 401 DRIFTWOOD AVENUE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $2,474/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 401 DRIFTWOOD AVENUE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $1,953. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Daytona Beach?+
At $339,900, this home is listed about 16% above the Daytona Beach median of $292,274. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 401 DRIFTWOOD AVENUE?+
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School (elementary), Atlantic High School (high), Silver Sands Middle School (middle) — Volusia County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$339,900 runs 17% above the DAYTONA BEACH 32118 median — but at 2,355 sqft it's also nearly twice the size of the typical Daytona Beach listing.
02Water views
The water view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $375,000, now $339,900 — a $35K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY · Jennifer Matacale. MLS #NS1088035.
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