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Minto organized Latitude Margaritaville into named collections that correspond to home size, lot size, and feature level. The collection name appears in every resale listing and determines — along with specific lot position — what HOA fee applies to the home. Larger collections on larger lots carry higher HOA fees. Understanding which collection you are buying into is essential before comparing listings, because a Breeze collection home and a Trinidad collection home are fundamentally different products at different price points with different monthly costs.
Because Latitude Margaritaville is now 100% resale, all collection homes exist somewhere in the community and trade regularly. The most affordable collections (Breeze, Cabana) attract the most buyer competition and turn fastest. The larger Island and Estate collections sit on the market longer but represent more home for the money on a per-square-foot basis.
Every Minto collection at Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach
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The honest buyer-fit question by collection tier
The most common buyer mistake at Latitude Margaritaville is sizing up based on price range without accounting for the HOA difference between collections. A Breeze collection at $355,000 carries roughly $300/month HOA. A Trinidad at $530,000 carries $370/month HOA. The $70/month HOA difference plus the tax difference on $175,000 more in purchase price adds approximately $240/month to your carrying cost — before the larger mortgage.
The right collection is the one where the home actually fits how you will live. If you have downsized to one car, a three-car garage oversizes you. If you have out-of-state family visiting regularly, a flex room or third bedroom earns its cost every visit. Map actual lifestyle to square footage — not aspiration to maximum collection.
The Resale Premium on Water and Preserve Lots
Two identical collection homes at Latitude Margaritaville can trade at $30,000–$80,000 different prices based solely on lot position — water view, preserve view, or interior lot. A water-view Hammock collection home will always outsell an interior Hammock home at a premium. When budgeting, decide whether the lot premium is worth it to you before you visit — otherwise the sales experience will make it feel worth it regardless of the math.
Where the market is pricing each collection tier
| Collection Tier | Approx. Sq Ft | Resale Range | HOA Range | Est. Monthly Total (excl. mortgage, CDD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze / Cabana | 1,200–1,700 | $310K–$410K | ~$300–$325/mo | ~$760–$900/mo |
| Coconut / Parrot | 1,500–1,900 | $350K–$445K | ~$315–$330/mo | ~$820–$970/mo |
| Hammock / Aruba | 1,800–2,200 | $400K–$510K | ~$325–$345/mo | ~$900–$1,060/mo |
| Bimini / St. Bart / Trinidad | 2,100–2,700 | $470K–$600K | ~$340–$380/mo | ~$1,000–$1,200/mo |
| Island / Estate | 2,600–3,200+ | $580K–$750K+ | ~$390–$450/mo | ~$1,150–$1,400/mo |
Monthly total assumptions
Estimates include HOA + prorated property tax (Volusia ~0.96% on purchase price after $50K homestead) + homeowners insurance (~$230–$310/mo range depending on home size). CDD assessment not included — add parcel-specific CDD amount. Mortgage not included. These are carrying costs above and beyond the mortgage payment.
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Get Free Research Help →Floor plan square footage ranges and collection descriptions are based on Minto Communities' published specifications and publicly available listing data. Resale price ranges reflect current market conditions and will change. HOA fees are approximate — verify the exact fee for any specific home with the Latitude Margaritaville HOA before closing. Monthly total estimates are for research purposes only. Nova55Living has no financial relationship with Minto Communities or Latitude Margaritaville.