For sale · Active
401 Driftwood Avenue
Daytona Beach, FL 32118 · Whanorsham Units 01 & 02
3 beds2 baths2,355 sqftbuilt 1952
About this home
Beachside opportunity, diamond in the rough and cash only. In the desirable beachside community of Daytona Beach, near the Atlantic Ocean, this two-story, three-bedroom, two-bath home offers exceptional potential for renovation or investment. North of Seabreeze Boulevard on a quiet residential street, the property is close to beach access, local dining, shopping and everyday conveniences, offering the best of coastal living. Full of classic 1970s character and charm, the home features a spacious layout, abundant natural light, and strong indoor-outdoor potential. The interior showcases original hardwood flooring throughout, adding warmth and timeless appeal. A spiral concrete staircase connects the upstairs level directly to the garage, a unique architectural feature rarely found in beachside homes. Enjoy outdoor living with a large walkout upper deck overlooking the yard and mature trees, creating a private, peaceful setting. The main bedroom offers ocean views, enhancing the coastal lifestyle experience. Several windows have been replaced, further improving light, efficiency and comfort throughout the home. Conveniently near Seabreeze High School, the Peggy Schnebly Recreation Center and just a short distance to the beach, this home sits in one of Daytona Beach's established and desirable coastal neighborhoods. Property highlights and updates, roof replaced in 2019, two air-conditioning units, main approximately 2018, secondary 2021, downstairs water heater approximately 6-7 years old, upstairs shower water heater not operational and partial plumbing updates completed in 2022 (under home). Well irrigation system plus city water and sewer. Survey on file. Solar panels installed (assumable financing in place). Low FPL electric approximately $35/month. Multiple windows updated. Additional information, cash only with no financing available, sold strictly as-is, and appointment only with no trespassing. A diamond in the rough, this property offers a rare opportunity in a prime beachside location with strong long-term upside potential for investors, renovators or end users looking to create their ideal coastal home. Concrete block construction underneath wood siding. By appointment only.
The essentials
- Status
- Active
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1952
- Days on market
- 74
- Subdivision
- Whanorsham Units 01 & 02
- County
- Volusia
- MLS #
- NS1088035
Interior
- Living area
- 2,355 sqft
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Central, Electric
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 11,875 Square Feet
- View
- Water
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Construction
- Block, Wood Siding
- Roof
- Membrane, Other
- Exterior features
- Balcony
Community & costs
- Annual taxes
- $1,952
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
Listing courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY · Stellar MLS. This information is believed to be accurate, but without warranty.
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