Ormond By The Sea home for lease.  Ceramic tile is throughout this 3-bedroom 2-bath split plan ranch.  There is a 2-car garage with door opener and laundry hook-ups.  The kitchen has a built-in breakfast counter, built-in microwave, a pantry and lots of cabinets.  The Master bedroom features a walk-in closet and the other 2 bedrooms have ceiling fans.  This home is within walking distance to the river or to the beach and has a fenced back yard.  Tenant pays all utilities $950 monthly for a year lease.  Landlord maintains the lawn. Pets OK with additional Pet deposit

159 Laurie Dr. in Ormond By The Sea is a 2 bedroom 2 bath bungalow with an updated kitchen.This home has approx. 1,000 Sq. ft.  Features include a 1 car garage, inside washer and dryer, fresh paint a fenced back yard and new carpet.
Tenant is responsible for all utilities. One year lease required.  $825

 Lovece Italian Restaurant is now open again at 1064 Ocean Shore Blvd. Lovece's has served Ormond By The Sea Florida residents and visitors for over 20 years and was voted "Best Around" in 2004. New hours are currently Wednesday to Saturday from 4 PM

The City of Palm Coast bought the Palm Harbor Golf Club in 2007 and re-opened the course for play November 8, 2009. The course has seen many changes & improvements and is open to the public without club membership requirements. Palm Coast residents receive a discounted rate. The course originally opened in 1978 and closed in 2006 as the developer had financial issues. For additional information visit www.palmharborgolfclub.com

The Washington Oaks Gardens State Park off A1A in Flagler County recently was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Historic District for the period of 1937 to 1965. The Historic District encompasses 21 acres of the 389 acres National Park. During the recent celebration a new gift shop opened in one of the old re-furbished buildings. Marineland, in Northern Flagler County received the Historic designation in 1986. For more information about Washington Oaks Gardens visit the web site at http://www.floridastateparks.org/washingtonoaks/

Improvements at the Daytona international Speedway for the Daytona 500
Construction has started to add an interactive fan area outside Turn 3 It is expected to be completed in time for the Daytona 500. Current plans call for a go-kart track, play area, Ferris Wheel, and a fan hospitality area.
Also under construction is phase one of the frontstretch renovation on the old dog track property behind the Keech and Lockhart Grandstands that will add two additional gate entrances and improved landscaping and lighting. Read the full story at the Daytona International Speedway web site at http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/Articles/2009/10/Superstretch-renovation.aspx

 The Daytona Beach Tennis center will host the USTA Junior Team Tennis Summer Section Championship on August 6, 2010 to August 8, 2010. This makes the first time this tournament is to be held at the 24 Court Tennis Center since it opened in 2001. Winners will compete in the National Tournament. For additional information about the Daytona Beach Tennis Center visit their web site at www.floridatenniscenterdaytona.com

Through the Daytona Beach Area Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service (MLS) 4 condos sold in Ormond By The Sea Florida in October, 2009. That compares to 3 sales in both 2007 and 2008. None of the 2009 sales were foreclosures or short sales. At this rate of sales we have about 2 years worth of inventory of condos for sale in Ormond By Sea, Florida.

One sale was a 3 bedroom at Sand Dunes for $152,500 and the lowest sale was at Winchester manor for $82,000. There were 2 sales at $180,000, one at Seascape on the 5th floor and one at Ocean House on the 3rd floor. Both of those buildings feature secured entry, inside laundry, underground parking and more than 1150 sq. ft. of living area. Both units were in good condition and sold fully furnished.

     Here is a chart I made from the Daytona Beach Area Association of Realtors MLS.

The average sales price is an indicator of the recent reduction in condo values.

 * These are on the west side of A1A

The inventory of condo for sale in Ormond By The Sea, Florida through the Daytona Beach Area Multiple Listing Service (MLS) continues to be high with 108 condos for sale. There are 9 condos under contract pending closing. We have not seen a significant reduction in the inventory of condos for sale. Last year at this time there were 112, which was lower than the 130 for sale in 2007, but the numbers recently have stayed slightly over 100 condos for sale in Ormond By The Sea.
The lowest asking price is a 1 bedroom at the Ocean Shores Condo for $59,900 and the highest is the 4 bedroom at the Tiffany for $790,000. With one exception every condo (32) with an asking price of $250,000 is either directly on the beach or a 3 bedroom. More than half (60) of the condos for sale in Ormond By The Sea, Florida have an asking price of $200,000 or lower, with 26 or those being under $150,000 and 11 of those have an ocean view.