Daytona Beach, FL Housing Market Update: Prices Softer, Inventory Active, Rates Dip Below 6%
Daytona Beach, FL – February 28, 2026 – Prices stayed softer year-over-year, inventory remains active, while mortgage rates dipped under 6%.
Housing Market & Real Estate Update
Recent indicators point to a cooler, more price-sensitive market, even as active listings keep options on the table for buyers. In January, the median sale price was about $270K, down 10.8% year-over-year. Homes are taking roughly 69 days to sell on average, and 95 homes sold during the month.
- Median sale price: about $270K in January (down 10.8% year-over-year)
- Time to sell: roughly 69 days on average
- January sales: 95 homes sold
Market snapshot
Zillow’s home-value index places typical values near $243K (data through Jan. 31), down 8.2% over the past year. On the listings side, Zillow also showed 929 homes for sale at month-end, with a median list price around $258K. Together, these reads suggest shoppers may see more negotiation room, especially when list prices don’t align with recent sale comps.
Mortgage rates
Borrowing costs eased late in the month: Freddie Mac’s 30-year fixed rate averaged 5.98% (Feb. 26). With rates sliding under 6%, some buyers may revisit monthly payment scenarios—particularly for entry-level homes and condos—while sellers may keep a closer eye on pricing and timing as spring inventory builds.
Rentals & watch list
Zillow’s rent reading remained in the mid-$1,000s. With inventory active and pricing softer year-over-year, watch for faster movement on well-priced listings and continued price reductions where demand is thinner.
What are you seeing right now—more price reductions, or more buyers scheduling showings?