The South Florida city of Holly Hill dates back to the 1800s, but it wasn’t until some hungry razorbacks started helping themselves to area gardens that locals got serious about becoming a city. In 1901, a group of residents gathered to deal with the problem by incorporating. Since then, Holly Hill has developed into a thriving community of over 12,000 on the Halifax River. And the pigs, well they are no longer an issue. “It's quite pretty,” says local Valerie Toia, a realtor with Realty Pros Assured. “It's come a long way from what it used to be like, and it's just such a convenient place.”
Riviera is located just across the Halifax River from Daytona Beach.
Rio Vista is home to the Riviera Hotel Arch Ruins that lead in to the Riviera Country Club.
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Wide home selection and condos
The median home price in Holly Hill is $260,000, lower than in nearby Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach. The city has a mix of ranch-style houses, bungalows and Mediterranean-inspired homes. Condos along the Halifax River are also available. Toia says that some homes in the area can be as low as $200,000 and get more expensive closer to the river. The area also attracts many first-time homebuyers and older residents, but fewer families, she says.
Smaller, quaint and colorful; there are plenty of home styles to choose from in Riviera.
Rio Vista has two story homes right next to smaller more modest single story homes.
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Volusia County Schools and local colleges
Holly Hill is served by Volusia County Schools, which scores a B on Niche. The B-plus rated United Brethren in Christ Academy has fewer than 200 students. Several colleges are in Ormond Beach and Daytona Beach, including Daytona College, rated C-plus, and Daytona State College, which has a B-minus.
Daytona State College near Harbour Point offers many unique programs including hospitality.
UBIC Academy offers students both academic and athletic opportunities.
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Parks and pickleball
Centennial Park spans more than 7 acres and includes a lake. It is a popular nesting spot for bald eagles. Jutting out into the Halifax River, Sunset Park was initially used by rum runner Bill McCoy to bring in liquor during prohibition but is now home to a playground, a fitness court and a boat launch. Pictona at Holly Hill is the third-largest pickleball facility in the United States. It has 49 courts and a 1,200-seat stadium that regularly hosts professional tournaments and events. The facility also has an activity center and a 9-hole putting green. Holly Hill is 5 miles from Daytona International Speedway and 3 miles from the coastal attractions of Daytona Beach.
Sunrise Park provides a stunning backdrop as you exercise, fish or stroll the grounds.
Pictona in Riviera is great for all levels of skill.
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Fine dining and pubs
The city has a mix of chain and local eateries, including Chucherias Restaurant, a fine-dining establishment serving a fusion of Latin, Caribbean and Spanish dishes. Fletcher's Irish Pub has over 40 beers on tap and serves pub classics such as fish and chips and shepherd's pie. Holly Hill has several grocery stores, including a Publix along Ridgewood Avenue, while Winn Dixie and Walmart Neighborhood Market are on Nova Road. Various retailers and big box stores are located nearby in Daytona and Ormond Beach.
The Publix at Holly Hill Plaza is located at 1850 Ridgewood Ave in Rio Vista.
Fletcher’s Irish Pub and Brewery is the Holly Hill's locals favorite watering hole.
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Healthcare and transportation access
Halifax Health Medical Center is the closest hospital to Holly Hill, and several urgent-care clinics are scattered throughout the area. The closest airport to Holly Hill is Daytona Beach International Airport. The Volusia County Public Transportation System (Votran) provides bus service, connecting to Daytona Beach and other cities throughout the county. U.S. Route 1 runs through the city, and Interstate 95 is just to the west on LPGA Boulevard.
Crime and weather in Holly Hill
Crime statistics for Holly Hill were not readily available. Severe weather can be a factor in the city, and flooding can occur during hurricanes or heavy storm activity. The city does participate in insurance and incentive programs to assist residents with flood damage and floodplain management.
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On average, homes in Holly Hill, FL sell after 87 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Holly Hill, FL over the last 12 months is $253,190, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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