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Volusia County · Florida

Daytona Beach, FL

Quick answer

Daytona Beach is in Volusia County and has 1 Meritage Homes community, with homes starting at $370,000. Disney is about 99 km away and MCO airport 86 km. I-95 and I-4 meet in the city, along with US-1 and Daytona Beach International Airport. Orlando is about 1 hour away via I-4.

What the city is like

Daytona Beach sits on the Atlantic coast, in Volusia County, about an hour from Orlando, and is a market of its own rather than a suburb of the capital. The city is known for its hard-packed beach you can drive on, for the Daytona International Speedway and for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Economy

Tourism and events (Daytona 500, Bike Week), higher education (Embry-Riddle and Daytona State College), healthcare (Halifax Health and AdventHealth) and retail.

Access

I-95 and I-4 meet in the city, along with US-1 and Daytona Beach International Airport. Orlando is about 1 hour away via I-4.

Recreation

Beach open to vehicles, Daytona International Speedway, the LPGA International golf course, Tanger Outlets and the Daytona boardwalk.

Tenant profile

Embry-Riddle students, healthcare professionals, hospitality workers and northern retirees during the winter season.

Schools listed by the builder in the area: Mainland High School · David C. Hinson Middle School · Champion Elementary School

The official school assignment depends on the lot address and is set by the Volusia County school district.

Communities
1Meritage Homes
Starting at
$370,000new home
Fixed cost /month
$85.00HOA + CDD
Disney
~99 kmstraight line

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Communities and surroundings in Daytona Beach

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Communities

Where to buy in Daytona Beach

Model home in Legends Preserve, Daytona Beach, Florida 6 available

Legends Preserve

Daytona Beach, FL · Volusia County

Starting at$370,000

1.908 to 3.232 sq ft · 177-300 m²

HOA $85.00 CDD $0.00 ~99 km to Disney

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About living and investing in Daytona Beach

Which Meritage Homes communities are in Daytona Beach?
In Daytona Beach, Meritage Homes has 1 community: Legends Preserve (from $370,000, HOA $85.00, CDD $0.00).
How much does a new home in Daytona Beach cost?
Meritage list prices in Daytona Beach start at $370,000, for homes from 1.908 to 3.232 square feet. Figures checked on 11/05/2026.
Is Daytona Beach far from Orlando and Disney?
From the Daytona Beach communities, Disney is about 99 km away and Downtown Orlando about 77 km, in a straight line. I-95 and I-4 meet in the city, along with US-1 and Daytona Beach International Airport. Orlando is about 1 hour away via I-4.
What is the economy of Daytona Beach like?
Tourism and events (Daytona 500, Bike Week), higher education (Embry-Riddle and Daytona State College), healthcare (Halifax Health and AdventHealth) and retail.
What is the tenant profile in Daytona Beach?
Embry-Riddle students, healthcare professionals, hospitality workers and northern retirees during the winter season.