Why Live in Debary Plantation
DeBary Plantation is a golf course community centered around the semiprivate DeBary Country Club, featuring an 18-hole golf course often used for U.S. Open qualifiers. The neighborhood is home to retirees, young families, and snowbirds, with contemporary and traditional-style homes on cul-de-sac streets. These modern stucco houses are situated along well-paved roads with pristine sidewalks, palm trees, and well-maintained shrubbery. Residents enjoy access to a community park with a playground and basketball court, and the nearby Spring-to-Spring Trail offers a quiet, woodsy area for jogging, walking, and cycling.
DeBary Plantation is conveniently located along U.S. Route 17 and is about 5 minutes from Interstate 4, making it a 40-minute drive north of Orlando. This location appeals to those seeking a quieter lifestyle away from the city's hustle and bustle. The area features several shopping centers within 5-10 minutes, including outdoor malls in nearby Orange City with chain restaurants, retailers, and grocery stores like Publix and Walmart Supercenter. Dining options include Pepe’s Cantina, DeBary Diner, and O’Leary’s Irish Pub, which offers live music on weekends.
Children in the neighborhood attend schools in the Volusia County Schools district, which has a high rating from Niche. Specifically, students are assigned to DeBary Elementary School, which is highly rated. The community is managed by the DeBary Plantation Community Association, which charges an annual assessment, and optional memberships are available at the DeBary Country Club for golf and social activities.