With the world’s most famous beach, the Daytona International Speedway, abundant green spaces and proximity to bustling shopping and dining scenes, Central Daytona has it all. Encompassing “The Speedway Gateway District,” “Midtown,” and the “Historic Beach District,” this neighborhood is overflowing with attractions, galleries, diverse cuisine and endless opportunities to explore the outdoors.
The neighborhood offers ranch-style houses, cozy Floridian bungalows, stunning waterfront properties and upscale condos. Most homes were built in the 1960s, ranging from $150,000 to $700,000. Two-bedroom, two-bath condos are predominantly along South Beach Street in the Daytona Beach Riverhouse and The Landmark subdivisions starting around $215,000, complete with a swimming pool, clubhouse and shuffleboard. Sandy neutrals and pastel-hued houses with palm trees and beautifully landscaped lawns pepper the landscape – highlighting the laid-back beachy vibe.
Miles of pristine coastline invite beachgoers to swim, sunbathe and surf – just 2 miles away. The Halifax River is within walking distance, where residents can fish or set sail from the marina. While fun in the sun and the water are the main attractions, Central Daytona is home to seven parks, each with its own unique characteristics. At Tuscawilla Park, residents can play volleyball, horseshoes, or a round of disc golf. The 30-acre space also boasts a zipline park with adventure courses that glide through a thick forest. To admire manatees, dolphins and herons, head to Manatee Island Park, a wildlife sanctuary on an island in the Intracoastal Waterway. Halifax Harbor Marina is within walking distance of the downtown Riverfront shops, perfect for fishing or boating. Or hit the lush paths in the 55-acre park that surrounds the marina. Kids will enjoy the neighborhood’s Samuel Butts Youth Archeological Park, which includes a sanctuary and historic site for children to study a mastodon jaw, prehistoric bones, shell tools and other artifacts. Encompassing a mile of Intracoastal waterway, the picturesque Riverfront Esplanade boasts a botanical garden, running trail, dog park and state-of-the-art splash pad overlooking the Halifax River. The park also hosts holiday gatherings, outdoor dance classes and other events. Golfers and poker players rejoice as The Daytona Beach Golf Club and Daytona Beach Racing & Card Club are also popular neighborhood hangs.
Central Daytona’s biggest draw is its vibrant shopping and dining scenes. A plethora of locally owned shops await in Midtown and The Riverfront Shops along historic South Beach Street. Peruse vintage records at Atlantic Sounds, discover eclectic treasures at Arlequin Antiques or brush up on your card tricks with the Daytona Magic Shop. And for cuisine, residents have their pick from fare from around the world within walking distance from small plates and cocktails at Mama Foo Foo, authentic Mexican cuisine at Tia Cori’s Tacos, wine paired with charcuterie at Madeline’s Wine Bar and fresh seafood sandwiches and platters at Bay Street Seafood Market. ALDI and Key Food Supermarkets provide essentials, and for more shopping, residents can quickly get to the Daytona Flea and Farmers Market, Volusia Mall or The Shoppes at ONE Daytona, a dining, retail and entertainment destination. For nightlife, head to GameTime, Tir Na Nog Irish Pub, or sip a tiki drink waterside, just a mile away at the Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Bar.
Mirroring its buzzing shopping and dining scene, Central Daytona’s entertainment options are endless. Catch a flick at the Cinematique Theater, observe Sub-Saharan African artifacts, Cuban paintings and the Giant Ground Sloth skeleton at the Museum of Arts & Sciences or get the adrenaline pumping at the iconic Daytona 500. The neighborhood offers the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art, home to the world’s largest collection of Florida-based art. Stop into one of its many galleries and admire the menagerie of murals the area has to offer along the way.
Served by the Volusia County Schools System, local students attend Turie T. Small Elementary School, Campbell Middle School and Mainland High School. Both the elementary and middle schools earned a C on Niche. Turie offers a dance team, holiday movie nights and coding education. Earning a B on Niche, Mainland High offers swimming and golf teams, fishing and orchestra clubs and college fairs.
A walkable community, residents can easily reach parks, schools and various shops and restaurants in one of its historic districts. Bordered by the International Speedway Boulevard, Interstate 95 and State Route 400, residents can quickly get around the entire region. Halifax Health Medical Center is within the neighborhood as well as the Daytona Beach International Airport.
Mary Maholias
REALTY PROS ASSURED
(656) 228-1077
56 Total Sales
1 in Central Daytona
$130,000 Price
Ignacio Barsottelli
Collado Real Estate
(386) 269-0346
201 Total Sales
1 in Central Daytona
$135,000 Price
Renae Cowdell
SIMPLY REAL ESTATE
(386) 261-9753
42 Total Sales
1 in Central Daytona
$690,000 Price
Greg Klesius
GULF COAST FISHING HOMES RLTY
(813) 945-6270
307 Total Sales
3 in Central Daytona
$4K - $40K Price Range
Susan Coroneos
EXP Realty LLC
(386) 272-5938
23 Total Sales
2 in Central Daytona
$35K - $330K Price Range
DAVID P. PETKOVSEK
REALTY EXCHANGE, LLC
(386) 270-3563
234 Total Sales
1 in Central Daytona
$263,000 Price
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On average, homes in Central Daytona, Daytona Beach sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Daytona, Daytona Beach over the last 12 months is $205,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,430 - $2,655 per month
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One of the most affordable areas of Daytona Beach, 3 miles from the ocean.
Riverfront neighborhood with proximity to the Daytona Beach oceanfront
55-and-up community with maintained amenities 7 miles from the Oceanfront
Suburban community between Daytona shores and I-95 close to major airport
A former golf course community in the shadow of Daytona International Speedway
Suburban neighborhood with nearby shopping 4 miles from the beach
