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Port Orange’s history is rich and unique. Starting with the prehistoric peoples of the land, namely the Timucuan and Seminole Indians, and with Dr. Andrew Turnbull’s New Smyrna Colony in 1768 during Florida’s plantation period, this area was full of explorers and efforts to tame this wild, unforgiving environment.

Beside the New Smyrna Colony, another attempt to transform this area into a viable cash crop producing land came when Patrick Dean was granted 995 acres in 1804 from the Spanish Crown which later was named the Dunlawton Plantation. The Dunlawton Sugar Mill on Old Sugar Mill Road still stands having withstood these many years and being destroyed twice by Seminole Indians during the Second Seminole Indian War of 1836.

The second major era for Port Orange occurred after the Civil War. Dr. John Milton Hawks, an abolitionist and United States Army Surgeon, along with other Union Army officers formed the Florida Land and Lumber Company and brought 500 freed slaves to public lands along the Halifax River, north of Spruce Creek in 1866. Dr. Hawks moved the settlement he was credited with naming Orange Port in February 1867 from the Mosquito Inlet (Ponce Inlet) to where the community lies today. In April 1867, the settlement’s changed it's name to Port Orange because another town in the United States already had the former name.

Quaint yet modern, Port Orange is recognized statewide for its quality of life. Its small-town feel, yet progressive spirit, along with its proximity to larger metropolitan areas makes it an ideal place for young singles, families and senior citizens to live. Port Orange is made up of some 150 distinct "neighborhoods", each with it`s own distinctive flavor. The City encompasses 26.4 square miles speckled with beautiful parks and is home to over 50,000 residents. The area also holds the lowest per capital crime rate in Volusia County and a nationally recognized Fire and Rescue Department.

In February of 2012, there were 206 residential homes sold at an average price of $153,900. The highest priced home selling for $1,300,000 and the lowest priced selling for $139,900.

There are many wonderful homes in this area, but you need a local market expert to help you. Watson Realty Corp is a locally owned company with over 40 years experience selling homes in the area. Call the Watson experts at 800-257-5143.

	Address	Price	Bedrooms	Baths	Square Feet
MLS: 517771	3626 Peninsula Dr Port Orange, FL	$1,200,000	5	4 \| 0	3,111
	Location, Location, Location, Desirable location with super views of the Halifax River and the Dunlawton Bridge. This is certainly one of Port Oranges best kept secrets. Property has a main house with 2 bedrooms and a 2 car garage, all located in a point the juts into the intercoastal waterway. Dock... Additional Details
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MLS: 529852	10 Moss Point Dr Ormond Beach, FL	$899,000	4	2 \| 1	8,112
	Ormond Beach Luxury Portfolio Estate home located in the gated community of Moss Point. This one of a kind custom built home is something to behold. Nestled on a 1 acre lush wooded lot that backs up to the protected Little Tomoka River, this home affords the outdoors with all the amenities of modern... Additional Details
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MLS: 526941	102 Mcdonald St South Daytona, FL	$495,001
	BUILD YOUR DREAM DIRECT RIVERFRONT HOME HERE! Cleared lot (previous house was removed) New dock and lift in 2006. Lot has entrance from off McDonald... not Palmetto... easier in and out. 356 ft fronts McDonald... 85 feet on the river! Beautiful trees!... Additional Details
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MLS: 493990	1003 Us Highway 1 Ormond Beach, FL	$475,000
	vacant land direct riverfront, pavillion, partial dock, parking lot, bank owned property, owner may hold financing, 2 lots, 2 parcel ID#, survey available. Just over 2 acres of land 200x130 and 140x225 per tax rolls, lots are marked with flags. additional parcel id for 2nd lot. BRING OFFERS -Seller ... Additional Details
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MLS: 525305	1533 Harmony Ave Ormond Beach, FL	$449,000
	This is part of a multi-parcel offering. See residential MLS #525304 for home and 8 acres, plus additional vacant land MLS #525306 1.25 acre lot; both are part of this offering. Total 13.6+ acres of equestrian property. Home and 8 acre tract and this tract are NOT visible from street.... Additional Details
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