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Talk to a Specialist →What the Ormond Beach corridor offers that Daytona LPGA Boulevard doesn't
Ormond Beach sits immediately north of Daytona Beach proper. Geographically it is the same coastal market — same Volusia County tax rates, same beach access, same healthcare infrastructure. The difference is character: Ormond Beach is quieter, more suburban, and less resort-oriented than the LPGA Boulevard corridor where Latitude Margaritaville sits. Buyers who want Volusia County without the scale of a 3,763-home resort community frequently end up in Ormond Beach.
Ormond Beach's active adult communities are primarily resale golf and country club communities built over several decades. They are established — mature landscaping, completed infrastructure, known HOA track records. The trade-off versus new Palm Coast construction: no builder warranty, older building stock in some sections, and the Save Our Homes reset applies on every resale.
Volusia County millage in Ormond Beach runs slightly lower than in Daytona Beach proper — Ormond Beach's city levy is modestly below Daytona's. The difference is meaningful on larger homes over time, though both are within the county's ~0.96% effective rate range.
Ormond Beach active adult communities
Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club
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Full community guide →Halifax Plantation
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What buyers pay in Ormond Beach — Volusia County taxes
All three communities pay Volusia County millage. Ormond Beach city millage runs modestly below Daytona Beach city millage — the effective rate across the Ormond Beach corridor lands around 0.96% after homestead. The Save Our Homes reset applies to all resale purchases in Ormond Beach.
| Purchase Price | After $50K Homestead | Est. Annual Tax | Monthly (prorated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $350,000 | $300,000 | ~$2,880 | ~$240/mo |
| $450,000 | $400,000 | ~$3,840 | ~$320/mo |
| $580,000 | $530,000 | ~$5,088 | ~$424/mo |
Ormond Beach vs. Daytona LPGA Corridor — The Tax Difference
On a $450,000 home, Ormond Beach's slightly lower city millage saves approximately $100–$200/year compared to a comparable home in Daytona Beach proper. Over 10 years with Save Our Homes capping annual increases at 3%: roughly $1,000–$2,000 in cumulative savings. Real money but not the primary reason to choose Ormond Beach — lifestyle fit and community type are the real deciding factors.
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Get Free Research Help →Tax estimates use Volusia County's median effective rate of approximately 0.96% after standard homestead exemption. HOA and golf fees for Ormond Beach communities require direct verification. Age restriction status at Halifax Plantation and Plantation Bay must be confirmed before purchase. Nova55Living has no financial relationship with any community listed on this page.