Port Orange sits on the Halifax River just south of Daytona Beach. It is mostly residential, which suits families, retirees and remote workers looking for a home base close to the beach that isn’t in the middle of tourist traffic. The Dunlawton Bridge crosses the river to the beachside in a few minutes, and I-95 runs along the western side of the city.

Neighborhoods and home styles

East of US-1 (Ridgewood Avenue), older neighborhoods and riverfront streets offer mature trees, Halifax River views and docks on some lots. The middle of the city is a mix of established single-family subdivisions, villas and townhomes. Out west along Williamson Boulevard, Clyde Morris Boulevard and Pioneer Trail, you will find newer construction, gated communities and golf neighborhoods such as Cypress Head. Southwest of town is the Spruce Creek Fly-In, a private gated airpark where many homes have hangars and taxiway access (see our Spruce Creek page).

Lifestyle

Port Orange gives you a quiet base with the coast close by. The Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens preserve the ruins of a 19th-century sugar mill among walking paths, and city parks and boat ramps line the Halifax River. Daytona Beach Shores and Ponce Inlet are just across the bridge, and the shopping and dining along Dunlawton Avenue and Williamson Boulevard cover the everyday errands.

Schools

Port Orange public schools are part of Volusia County Schools. Zones are assigned by address and can change, so check any specific home with the district’s school-zone locator.

Commute

Daytona Beach International Airport is about 7 miles (roughly 16 minutes without traffic). Downtown Orlando is about 58 miles (roughly 70 minutes without traffic) by way of I-95 and I-4, and Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is about 56 miles (roughly 74 minutes without traffic) to the south. Many residents also work in Daytona Beach, at the hospitals, the universities or the Speedway area.

What buyers should know

  • Flood zones and elevation: Riverfront and low-lying properties may require flood insurance. Look up the FEMA flood zone and get quotes for wind and flood coverage before you commit.
  • HOAs: Many western communities have homeowners’ associations, and some have separate golf or club memberships. Read the documents and fee schedules carefully.
  • New construction: Ask about builder warranties and community development district (CDD) assessments, which can appear on the property tax bill.

Our Port Orange office is at 5537 S Williamson Blvd, Ste 670, and you can reach us at 386-275-1000. Start a search on our Buy a Home page, or see what your current home might sell for on our Sell Your Home page.

Port Orange homes for sale

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Frequently asked questions

What county is Port Orange in?
Port Orange is in Volusia County, on the Halifax River just south of Daytona Beach.

Which school district serves Port Orange?
Volusia County Schools. Verify the assigned schools for any address with the district’s locator.

How far is Port Orange from the beach?
The Dunlawton Bridge crosses the Halifax River directly to the beachside at Daytona Beach Shores.

Is Spruce Creek part of Port Orange?
Spruce Creek Fly-In homes have Port Orange addresses, but Volusia County lists the Fly-In as an unincorporated community, so confirm a property’s jurisdiction, taxes and services.