Pier Forty-three

About Pier Forty-three

Pier 43 sits on the river side of the beachside peninsula, not on the ocean. Balconies look west across the Halifax River (part of the Intracoastal Waterway) toward downtown Daytona Beach and the bridges, so this is a building for sunsets rather than sunrises, with boats passing, wading birds along the shore and the occasional dolphin. On summer nights, fireworks after home Tortugas baseball games go up across the river.

The 40-unit mid-rise dates from 1984. Units range from one-bedroom condos of about 900 square feet to the occasional larger unit of over 2,000. The beach is a few minutes' walk east, so you get the calm water side and the sand both.

Building amenities

The grounds have a riverfront pool, a fishing pier out over the river, a clubhouse for gatherings and a fitness room, set in tropical landscaping. Each unit has its own laundry and storage room just across the hall and an assigned covered carport space, with plenty of guest parking.

Location

Pier 43 is about two blocks from the beach. Across the Orange Avenue bridge is downtown Daytona Beach: Beach Street's shops and restaurants, the Riverfront Esplanade with its walking paths, splash pad and dog park, and City Island with the ballpark, the library and the farmers market. The airport and the Speedway are about 15 minutes west.

Units in Pier Forty-three

Units are one-, two- and three-bedroom condos of about 905 to 2,306 square feet. Right now 5 units are for sale, asking from $184,000 to $550,000, with a median of $219,000. Size, the river view and updates drive most of the price difference.

Fees, rules and rentals

Monthly fees run about $645 to $805. They usually include building insurance, water, sewer, trash, cable and internet, and grounds and building upkeep. Fees change over time, so check the current amount on each listing.

Rentals have a six-month minimum, so short-term and vacation rentals aren't allowed. Pets are allowed; read the association's pet rules for the limits. For a building three stories or taller, Florida law requires milestone inspections and structural integrity reserve studies, so ask for the latest reports and any planned special assessments before you buy.