Turnbull Shores
Suburban Neighborhood in New Smyrna, Florida
Volusia County 32168
Outdoor adventures at Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve
There is no shortage of recreational activities in the area, and that’s one of its main selling points. “The people here like to be outside, and they like being active,” Desoto says. Beyond the beach, Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve on North Dixie Highway is a top attraction. The preserve features miles of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails, as well as a disc golf course. Divito Park, located on Strickland Bay, serves as a popular spot for fishing and kayaking. At Rocco Park on Sunset Drive, locals can play a game of tennis, shoot some hoops, or watch their kids romp around the playground.Golf enthusiasts can spend their free time putting around at The Preserve at Turnbull Bay, a public 18-hole golf course in the southwest corner of the neighborhood.
Canal Street Historic District is nearby for community events
Turnbull Shores is 5 miles from the city’s Canal Street Historic District, where community events are held on the regular. Locals head to the Smyrna Beach Farmers’ Market on Saturdays to shop for local crafts and produce, while Sip & Stroll brings folks together to sample wine and craft beer every first Saturday of the month.Turnbull Shores offers waterfront homes
Turnbull Shores offers a wealth of 1980s ranch houses and contemporary homes with two-car garages. Palm trees line the quiet residential streets, providing a beachy feel to the neighborhood. “It’s a walkable area. There are a lot of sidewalks in the neighborhood,” says Eric Zimmerman, a broker associate with Adams, Cameron & Co., who’s been selling homes in the area for 20 years. “Many homes are on the waterfront, and you can find large parcels. I had a home over there with more than three acres.”Three-bedroom homes typically price between $300,000 and $500,000, while larger waterfront properties can run from $700,000 to upward of $1 million. Turnbull Shores has a severe risk of flooding with a score of 7 out of 10, according to Risk Factor.

Easy access to Route 1 and Daytona Beach
Route 1 traces the neighborhood’s east side, making it easy to travel to nearby areas. Daytona Beach is 12 miles north by way of Route 1 and the Daytona Beach International Airport is 15 miles away along the same stretch of road. AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach, a 109-bed hospital, is 5 miles south on Route 1. The Votran bus system has stops along major thoroughfares, like Route 1, but the majority of residents here drive.New Smyrna Beach High preps students for the future
Turnbull Shores is served by the Volusia County Schools district. Kids start off at Chisholm Elementary, which earns a B-plus Niche grade. The school has a 12-1 student-teacher ratio, lower than the national average of 15-to-1. Students progress to B-minus-rated New Smyrna Beach Middle and B-rated New Smyrna Beach High. The high school is home to an engineering academy that prepares students for future careers in the field.North Dixie Freeway serves as a hub for dining
Along North Dixie Freeway, known as Route 1, Brat Haus offers traditional German favorites like bratwurst and regulars know to save room for their apple pie dumplings. There’s also Bello Valentino’s for upscale Italian fare. A range of other options await by following the strip 5 miles south to downtown. “On Canal Street, Corkscrew Bar and Grill and The Spott are two good ones,” Zimmerman says. “They’re like a date-night type of places.” A grocery run can be easily handled at Aldi or Publix on State Road 44.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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Walter Borgen
RE/MAX SIGNATURE
(386) 888-6896
170 Total Sales
1 in Turnbull Shores
$445,000 Price
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Sharon Snow
COLLADO REAL ESTATE
(689) 207-3754
159 Total Sales
1 in Turnbull Shores
$370,000 Price
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Mike Gagliardi
RE/MAX Signature
(386) 245-8119
1,125 Total Sales
2 in Turnbull Shores
$285K - $640K Price Range
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Kevin Kaiser
Realty Pros Assured
(386) 384-8779
42 Total Sales
1 in Turnbull Shores
$11,600 Price
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Michelle Destefano
Buy The Sea Realty LLC
(386) 603-9144
6 Total Sales
1 in Turnbull Shores
$250,000 Price
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Kathy Summers
Florida Realty Investments
(689) 220-2337
72 Total Sales
1 in Turnbull Shores
$300,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Turnbull Shores | US |
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Homicide | 2 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
Robbery | 2 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
Larceny | 2 | 4 |
Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Turnbull Shores Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Turnbull Shores, New Smyrna sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Turnbull Shores, New Smyrna over the last 12 months is $405,195, down 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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