The Willow Run area lifestyle is a blend of suburban ease and urban convenience. From within tree-lined residential havens, locals can walk, bike or drive to malls and restaurants. Good schools, nicely tended yards and loads of sidewalks create a pleasant, active environment.
Here, just west of Interstate 95 in Port Orange, locals can reach the 76-acre open-air Pavilion at Port Orange within a mile or two, either by car or along sidewalks that make errands and outings walkable or bikable. At the Pavilion, locals shop brand-name retailers such as Belk’s and Marshalls, and the Regal Hollywood Theaters cineplex is one of the Pavilion’s many attractions. Smaller centers in the neighborhood that line both sides of Dunlawton Avenue are filled with dining options ranging from Mexican fare at Lola’s Cantina and Burger Bar, to fresh Mediterranean bowls at Filo Greek, to creative rolls at Sushi 99. Dunlawton is also where big-box stores gather — so it’s easy to grab essentials at Target, stock up at BJ’s, or find DIY essentials at Lowes.
Residential and commercial streetscapes are trimmed with miles of sidewalks, inviting walkers and bikers, and residents can also opt to hop on a Votran bus to get around town. Immediate proximity to I-95 also means it’s a quick 10-mile drive to reach all the delights of downtown Daytona and the Daytona beachfront.
Along Willow Run’s gently curving avenues and boulevards, palms and oaks stand tall around rows of single-family homes. Well-manicured lawns are thoughtfully landscaped and nicely maintained 1970s three-bedroom homes with open floor plans on modestly sized lots average $300,000. Ranch-style houses with low-pitched roofs blend in with multi-story contemporary homes. Newer homes built in 2009 on a small lake in Oakbrook can ask $450,000. “The market is slowed down right now, and some prices are falling a little bit; it seems to be mellowing out after the spike in buyers because of the pandemic,” says Kathleen Davis, a Realtor with Grand Living Realty.
Public schools are within the Volusia County Schools District, which earns a B grade from Niche. Young children start at Horizon Elementary School before moving on to Silver Sands Middle. Middle and high school music students in the Willow Run area can participate in Volusia County’s annual Lakeside Jazz Festival to compete for summer band camp scholarships. Older students advance to Atlantic High School, which launched a new Auto Tech program in 2023 in partnership with NASCAR and Ford that equips students to pursue careers in Daytona’s popular auto racing industry. Also known for a strong athletics program, the Atlantic High Sharks football team landed the Florida Atlantic Division Championship in 2023. Horizon Elementary, Silver Sands Middle and Atlantic High all earn a B grade from Niche.
In addition to the yearly jazz festival, Willow Run residents can head just a mile east on Willow Run Boulevard to enjoy a host of Port Orange area events. The Fourth of July Spectacular lights up the nearby City Center Park yearly with live music, food trucks, a kids’ zone, car show and more. For the Christmas holiday, residents look forward to the annual Port Orange Holiday Parade that fills Dunlawton Avenue, and has been running strong for more than 40 years. The Port Orange Regional Library, also less than a mile away from the neighborhood, offers weekly events for all ages, such as quick crafts, scavenger hunts and reading challenges.
Scott Skare
ADAMS, CAMERON & CO., REALTORS
(407) 986-1623
66 Total Sales
1 in Willow Run
$225,000 Price
Rick Brown
KELLER WILLIAMS ADVANTAGE 2 REALTY
(689) 300-4372
306 Total Sales
1 in Willow Run
$280,000 Price
Kevin Mecabe
Florida Coastal Living Inc
(561) 621-5782
42 Total Sales
1 in Willow Run
$295,000 Price
Carrie Shawfield
SHAWFIELD REALTY GROUP
(321) 340-5741
176 Total Sales
1 in Willow Run
$220,000 Price
Donald Bell
RE/MAX Signature
(386) 888-6298
192 Total Sales
2 in Willow Run
$315K - $517K Price Range
Patty Lynn
REALTY PROS ASSURED
(386) 245-8256
68 Total Sales
1 in Willow Run
$295,000 Price
On average, homes in Willow Run, Port Orange sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Willow Run, Port Orange over the last 12 months is $315,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,347 - $2,059 per month
$1,395 - $1,998 per month
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Late 20th-century neighborhood, 3 miles from center of Port Orange
Suburban community central to Port Orange, highly rated schools
A residential respite in the heart of Port Orange
A well-established neighborhood right near the city center of Port Orange
A variety of homes near parks, shopping and the water, 8 miles inland
Most recently developed section of Port Orange, 10 miles from the beach
