Ponce Inlet, FL
Ponce Inlet is a small beach town at the southern tip of the Daytona beachside, home to the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse, with oceanfront condos, riverfront homes, marinas and waterfront restaurants.
About Ponce Inlet
Ponce Inlet sits at the very end of the barrier island, where the Halifax River meets the Atlantic at Ponce de Leon Inlet. Water surrounds the town on three sides: the ocean to the east, the inlet to the south and the river to the west. It feels more like a small town than Daytona Beach, with no busy commercial strip. Condo buildings line the ocean side of Atlantic Avenue, and streets of single-family homes fill the middle of the peninsula and the river shore.
The town is known for its working waterfront. Charter fishing boats, marinas and casual seafood restaurants sit along the river near the inlet.
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Things to do
The historic Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse is the town's landmark, and you can climb it and tour the museum on the grounds. Lighthouse Point Park, at the tip of the island, has the jetty, beach, fishing and walking paths. The Marine Science Center cares for sea turtles and shore birds and has exhibits and boardwalk trails.
Boating and fishing are the big draws, with marinas, boat ramps and charter boats near the inlet. The town also has nature trails through coastal hammock, tennis and pickleball courts, and waterfront restaurants on the river.
Getting around
Atlantic Avenue (A1A) is the main road in and out, running north through Wilbur-by-the-Sea and Daytona Beach Shores. The nearest mainland bridge is the Dunlawton Avenue bridge to Port Orange, a few miles north, which leads to I-95. Daytona Beach International Airport is about 20 to 30 minutes away, and Orlando is a little over an hour by car.
Homes in Ponce Inlet
Ponce Inlet has a small housing market, so not much is for sale at any one time. A bit more than half of the homes for sale are condos, most of them in oceanfront buildings or complexes near the inlet and river. The rest are mostly single-family homes, with a few townhouses. Many houses have private pools, and riverfront homes often come with docks and boat lifts.
Most homes and buildings date from the 1970s through the 2000s. Condo buyers should note that Florida's condo safety law applies to buildings three stories and up: ask for the latest milestone inspection, the structural integrity reserve study and any planned special assessments. Right now 68 homes are for sale in Ponce Inlet, asking from $150,000 to $5.2 million, with a median of $699,000.
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Questions about Ponce Inlet
Is Ponce Inlet on the beach?
Yes. The town sits at the southern tip of the barrier island, with the ocean on one side and the Halifax River on the other.
Can you drive on the beach in Ponce Inlet?
Much of the beach in Ponce Inlet is a no-drive beach, closed to cars, which is one of the town's big draws. Volusia County sets the beach driving rules, so check the county's current information for a specific stretch.
What is there to do in Ponce Inlet?
Climb the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse, visit the Marine Science Center, fish from the jetty at Lighthouse Point Park, head out on a charter boat or eat at a waterfront restaurant.
What kinds of homes are in Ponce Inlet?
A mix of oceanfront and river-area condos and single-family homes, including riverfront homes with docks. Only a small number are for sale at any time.
Are homes in Ponce Inlet in a flood zone?
It depends on the home. Check the flood zone on each listing and ask your insurance agent for a quote before you make an offer.
How many homes are for sale in Ponce Inlet?
Right now 68 homes are for sale in Ponce Inlet, with a median asking price of $699,000. This page updates every hour.
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