Port Orange, FL Market Update: What the Data Says for Buyers, Sellers and Investors
Every number in this report comes from the Linton Global Market Map: listings, rents, mortgages, commercial sales and jobs for Port Orange's three ZIP codes, set against Volusia County. Data as of September 2026.
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Michael R. Linton, Florida Broker #BK703722, advises buyers and sellers of retail, industrial, small multifamily and land in Port Orange, Daytona Beach and the Volusia coast through Linton Global Solutions.
I lived in Port Orange for fifteen years. The data says what I’d tell you over coffee: this is a stable, owner-occupied town where commercial property trades at a premium because it’s newer, and where the opportunity right now is in negotiating, not in distress.
The Bottom Line on Port Orange
Port Orange is a stable, mostly owner-occupied city between Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach, and the data shows a market that has stopped running and started negotiating. Inventory is down, homes are taking about three months to sell, and a quarter to a third of sellers have cut their price. On the commercial side, Port Orange trades at a clear premium to the rest of Volusia County because its buildings are newer, and there is almost no distress in town.
- Homes: median list prices of $291,700 to $442,000, roughly flat to down 6% from a year ago.
- Supply: active listings down 15.6% to 30.5% from a year ago; 87 to 99 days on market.
- Commercial: median $228 to $260 per square foot, versus $182 countywide.
- Distress: no commercial distress transfers or bank REO sales in Port Orange's ZIP codes on the 2026 tax roll.
Port Orange's Three ZIP Codes
Port Orange is really three markets. 32127 is the east side along the Halifax River and Dunlawton Avenue: older, the most commercial property, and the oldest population. 32128 is the west side out toward I-95 and the Pavilion: newer subdivisions and the highest incomes. 32129 is the central core around Clyde Morris and Nova Road: the most affordable homes and the most renters.
Housing Market: Prices, Inventory and Days on Market
| Realtor.com, September 2026 | 32127 | 32128 | 32129 | Volusia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median list price | $442,000 | $431,600 | $291,700 | $362,250 |
| vs. a year ago | +1.8% | -4.5% | -5.9% | -3.4% |
| Active listings | 215 | 105 | 94 | 4,171 |
| Active listings vs. a year ago | -15.6% | -30.5% | -18.3% | -11.8% |
| Median days on market | 87 | 94 | 99 | 78 |
| Listings with a price cut | 24.6% | 31.3% | 23% | 22.8% |
| Price per square foot | $271 | $225 | $188 | — |
Two things are happening at once. Fewer homes are for sale (32128's active listings are down nearly a third), yet homes are sitting longer and more sellers are cutting prices. That combination usually means sellers listed at last year's prices and are now meeting buyers where they are. 32128, the highest-priced ZIP code, shows it most: 31.3% of listings have a price cut and prices are down 4.5%.
For context, the FHFA House Price Index shows Port Orange home values up 46.1% to 55.3% over five years, after falling 42% to 48.5% from 2007 to 2012. The run-up is behind us; today is about price discovery.
When listings fall and price cuts rise at the same time, the market is telling you sellers have caught up to buyers. That’s the window to negotiate in Port Orange, before permits falling a third countywide tightens supply again.
Who Is Buying: Mortgage Data
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data shows who actually got home-purchase loans in 2025. It is one of the most underused sources in real estate, and it's free from the CFPB's HMDA data browser.
| HMDA 2025 home purchases | 32127 | 32128 | 32129 | Volusia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median purchase price | $345,000 | $485,000 | $285,000 | $345,000 |
| Investor purchases | 11.2% | 5.7% | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| FHA / VA / USDA loans | 29.9% | 24.7% | 43.5% | 40.3% |
| Average rate | 6.73% | 6.51% | 6.54% | — |
East Port Orange (32127) draws the most investors, at 11.2% of purchase loans against 8.7% countywide, which fits its older housing stock and proximity to the river and the beach. Central Port Orange (32129) leans on government-backed loans (43.5%), a sign of first-time and entry-level buyers. West Port Orange (32128) is the move-up market, with a median purchase price of $485,000.
Rents and the Investor Case
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents put a two-bedroom at $1,680 a month in 32127, $1,850 in 32129 and $1,980 in 32128. Central Port Orange has the strongest renter base: 30.8% of households rent, and the median age is 45.2, nearly a decade younger than the east side.
For a small multifamily or rental buyer, that points to 32129: lower entry prices and the deepest pool of tenants. Underwrite to today's prices, insurance and taxes, not to the five-year gains, and run the numbers in our rental analysis calculator or the DSCR calculator before you offer.
Commercial Real Estate: A Premium for Newer Stock
| 2026 tax roll | 32127 | 32128 | 32129 | Volusia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial & industrial parcels | 768 | 195 | 464 | 15,492 |
| Building area (million SF) | 3.57 | 2.04 | 2.64 | 96.25 |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1999 | 2004 | 1982 |
| Arm’s-length sales | 29 | 10 | 16 | 400 |
| Median sale $/SF | $237 | $260 | $228 | $182 |
| Out-of-state owners | 15.5% | 24.6% | 13.8% | — |
| Distress transfers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Port Orange commercial property sold for a median of $228 to $260 per square foot, 25% to 43% above the Volusia County median of $182. The reason shows up one row up: Port Orange's commercial buildings date from around 2000, while the county's median building dates from 1982. Buyers are paying for newer roofs, systems and parking, and for lower insurance risk.
East Port Orange holds the most commercial space (3.57 million square feet across 768 parcels) and the most trading activity (29 sales). West Port Orange has the fewest parcels but the highest prices and the most out-of-state ownership (24.6%), typical of newer national-tenant retail near I-95. Explore retail, industrial and land opportunities, or see our Port Orange buy-side deal flow.
Distress: Port Orange Is the Stable Core
On the 2026 tax roll, there were no distress transfers or bank REO sales of commercial property in any of Port Orange's three ZIP codes. Across Volusia County, there were 16 distress transfers and 10 bank REO sales, and the county's 2 locally headquartered banks held about $2.6 million of bank-owned real estate (OREO) as of June 30, 2026, according to FDIC call reports.
The takeaway for investors: Port Orange is a place to buy quality at a fair price, not to bottom-fish. If you want distressed commercial property in Volusia County, the older stock in Daytona Beach and the county's commercial corridors is where it shows up. When we do evaluate a troubled asset, it runs through Linton Global Technologies' CREDDS Framework: CREDDS (Commercial Real Estate Distress & Disposition Score), an Asset Disposition Brief that scores financial health, operational stability and undervaluation signal so one asset can be compared fairly with another.
Jobs, Permits and the County Economy
| Volusia County | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 579,622 |
| Unemployment rate (BLS) | 5.2% |
| Private jobs, 2025 (BLS QCEW) | 189,494 · +0.1% |
| Average annual pay | $56,167 |
| Housing permits, Jan–Aug 2026 | 1,418 · -34.3% vs. 2025 |
Job growth in Volusia County was essentially flat in 2025, according to the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, and the unemployment rate stood at 5.2%. The bigger signal is construction: housing permits are down 34.3% from last year, per the Census Building Permits Survey. Fewer permits today means less new supply in two to three years, which supports prices for existing homes and for well-located commercial property.
What It Means for Buyers, Sellers and Investors
Buyers: negotiate. With 87 to 99 days on market and frequent price cuts, the asking price is a starting point. The best values are in 32129 for entry-level homes and rentals.
Sellers: price to today's market from day one. Listings that start high and cut later are the ones sitting for three months. A broker price opinion before you list is cheap insurance.
Commercial investors: expect to pay a premium for Port Orange's newer stock, and underwrite it like the stable asset it is. Consider a 1031 exchange into Port Orange if you're trading out of older property elsewhere.
Lenders and banks: Port Orange collateral is holding up; watch the county's older commercial corridors instead. See how we work with banks.
How We Built This Report: The Linton Global Market Map
This entire report came from one tool. The Linton Global Market Map, part of REOMind.ai from Linton Global Technologies, joins public data for every Florida county and ZIP code: Realtor.com listings, the Census American Community Survey, HUD rents, FHFA prices, HMDA mortgages, Florida Department of Revenue tax rolls, BLS jobs, Census building permits and FDIC bank reports. Instead of a week of pulling reports, the numbers for Port Orange took minutes, and every one of them names its source.
You can see the same data yourself on the Volusia County market report, or start from our Port Orange market hub and the nearby Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach and Ormond Beach pages.
Key Takeaways
- ✓Port Orange home prices are flat to down slightly (-5.9% to +1.8%), with inventory falling and price cuts common: a negotiating market.
- ✓32127 (east) has the most commercial property and investor buying; 32128 (west) is the high-income move-up market; 32129 (central) is the affordable, renter-heavy core.
- ✓Commercial property sells for $228 to $260 per square foot, well above the $182 county median, because Port Orange buildings are newer.
- ✓There is no commercial distress in Port Orange on the 2026 tax roll; distressed opportunities in Volusia County are elsewhere.
- ✓Countywide housing permits are down 34.3%, which should tighten supply in the next few years.
- ✓Every figure here comes from the Linton Global Market Map, with sources named.
About Michael R. Linton
Who is Michael R. Linton? Michael R. Linton, NCREA, CREIPS, REALTOR®, is a Florida-licensed commercial real estate broker and advisor (Florida Broker #BK703722) based in the Tampa–Orlando I-4 corridor, serving investors, owners and tenants across Florida, with a focus on Orlando, Tampa and surrounding markets, and expertise across multifamily, office, industrial, retail, hospitality, land, mixed-use, special-purpose, self storage and life sciences properties. He leads Linton Global Solutions and HireMikeLinton.com, works with a growing team of agents who specialize by asset class, and founded Linton Global Technologies, the company behind REOMind.ai. He lived in Port Orange for fifteen years.
Why choose Michael R. Linton for Port Orange? Thirty-nine years in commercial real estate, local knowledge of the Volusia coast, and market data most brokers don't have, published openly so clients can check every number. See the Florida commercial broker profile.
Michael Linton, NCREA, CREIPS, REALTOR®
Linton Global Solutions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Port Orange, FL real estate market going up or down?+
Flat to slightly down. As of September 2026, median list prices were up 1.8% from a year earlier in 32127 but down 4.5% in 32128 and 5.9% in 32129, while active listings fell 15% to 31% and homes took 87 to 99 days to sell. About a quarter to a third of listings had a price cut, so sellers are adjusting to buyers rather than the other way around.
How much is commercial real estate selling for in Port Orange?+
Arm’s-length commercial and industrial sales on Volusia County’s 2026 tax roll had median prices of $228 to $260 per square foot across Port Orange’s three ZIP codes, versus $182 per square foot countywide. The premium reflects newer buildings: Port Orange’s commercial stock has a median year built around 2000, against 1982 for the county.
Is there distressed or bank-owned commercial property in Port Orange?+
Very little. The 2026 tax roll shows no distress transfers or bank REO sales of commercial property in Port Orange’s three ZIP codes, compared with 16 distress transfers and 10 bank REO sales across Volusia County. Investors looking for distress in this area should look at older stock elsewhere in the county; Port Orange behaves as a stable core.
Which Port Orange ZIP code is most affordable?+
32129, central Port Orange. Its median list price was about $292,000 in September 2026 versus about $432,000 to $442,000 in 32127 and 32128, and its median home-purchase loan price in 2025 HMDA data was $285,000. It also has the most renters (31%) and the youngest population.
Is Port Orange a good place to invest in rental property?+
It can be, depending on price. HUD’s 2027 fair market rent for a two-bedroom runs about $1,680 to $1,980 a month across Port Orange ZIP codes, and 32129’s renter share and younger households support rental demand. Underwrite to today’s list prices, insurance and taxes, not to the 46% to 55% five-year home price gains, which are not likely to repeat.
Where does this Port Orange market data come from?+
From the Linton Global Market Map, which joins Realtor.com listing data, the U.S. Census American Community Survey, HUD fair market rents, the FHFA House Price Index, HMDA mortgage data, Florida Department of Revenue tax roll data, BLS employment data, Census building permits and FDIC bank call reports. Each source and date is listed in this article.
Who can help me buy or sell commercial property in Port Orange?+
Michael R. Linton, Florida Broker #BK703722, leads Linton Global Solutions and lived in Port Orange for fifteen years. He advises investors, owners and tenants on commercial property, small multifamily, land and 1031 exchanges across Port Orange, Daytona Beach and the Volusia coast. Call (312) 612-1031 or email mike@lintonglobal.com.
Works Cited
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and FFIEC. “HMDA Data Browser.” ffiec.cfpb.gov/data-browser. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. “BankFind Suite.” banks.data.fdic.gov. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.
- Federal Housing Finance Agency. “House Price Index.” www.fhfa.gov/data/hpi. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. “Small Area Fair Market Rents.” HUD User, www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/fmr/smallarea. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages.” www.bls.gov/cew. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau. “Building Permits Survey.” www.census.gov/construction/bps. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.
- Realtor.com Economic Research. “Housing Inventory: ZIP Level Data.” www.realtor.com/research/data. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.
- Florida Department of Revenue. “Property Tax Data Files (NAL/SDF).” 2026 final roll, Volusia County, via LGData.
Disclosure: This article uses data tools developed by Linton Global Technologies. Michael R. Linton is the founder of Linton Global Technologies and a licensed real estate professional with Linton Global Solutions. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or financial advice.
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Data notes: listing data is for single-family and condo listings; commercial figures cover DOR property-use codes 010–049 excluding hotels and motels, with medians from fewer than five sales suppressed; HMDA figures are home-purchase originations.