Plantation Bay is Ormond Beach's gated golf community of choice — homes, amenities, fees, and what buyers should know. Plantation Bay is one of Florida's most-recognized gated golf communities — 36 holes of golf, multiple country club tiers, single-family homes, condos, villas, and meaningful lot variety. Located on the Ormond Beach / Flagler County border.
Serving Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Shores, Ormond Beach, Ponce Inlet, Edgewater, South Daytona, DeLand & Deltona
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Where Plantation Bay is
- ~3,600 acres total
- 36 holes of golf (Prestwick / Club de Bonmont courses)
- Multiple gated entrances
- Mix of subdivisions, lot sizes, and price tiers
- Adjacent to I-95 access
Note: parts of Plantation Bay are in Flagler County (Bunnell), parts in Volusia County (Ormond Beach). This affects property tax millage rates, school zoning (different counties = different districts), and some governmental services.
Pricing in 2026
| Type | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Condo / villa, 2BR | $250,000 – $400,000 |
| Townhome / patio home, 3BR | $325,000 – $500,000 |
| Single-family interior, 3–4BR | $450,000 – $750,000 |
| Single-family on golf course | $600,000 – $1,100,000 |
| Estate home, larger lot | $900,000 – $2,500,000+ |
| Custom estates with golf + lake views | $1,500,000 – $3,500,000+ |
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Subdivisions inside Plantation Bay
- Ravenswood — newer, larger lots
- Sweetwater — established, mid-tier
- Prestwick — closer to clubhouse, golf course access
- Bonmont — newer, custom builds
- Lakeside — water and lake-view homes
- Patio home subdivisions — lower-maintenance, smaller lots
- Multiple condo / villa communities
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Gate fees, golf memberships, and which villages actually hold value — I'll give you the insider read before you tour.
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The Plantation Bay Country Club is separate from the master HOA. Club membership is optional but expected for full-experience residents.
- Sport — pool, fitness, dining, social
- Tennis — adds tennis facilities
- Golf — adds full golf privileges
- Premier / Executive — top tier with all amenities
This is a major monthly cost on top of the HOA — factor it into your budget. You can buy a Plantation Bay home and not join the club, but many social features require membership.
HOA fees and special assessments
Plan for $200–$700/month combined HOA depending on subdivision. Plus club dues if you join. Plus golf cart fees if applicable.
CDD fees
Parts of Plantation Bay have Community Development District (CDD) bonds. CDD fees can run $1,500–$3,500/year depending on the subdivision. Always verify the CDD status of the specific parcel before making an offer.
What to evaluate before buying
1. Which county?
The Volusia/Flagler split affects property taxes (different millage), schools (different districts), and emergency services.
2. Flood zones
Most of Plantation Bay sits in Zone X. Some lakefront and lower-elevation parcels are in higher zones. See our KCAP coastal risk assessment.
3. Insurance
Plantation Bay homes are inland (10+ miles from the ocean), so wind/hurricane insurance is meaningfully cheaper than beachside Volusia. Plan on $2,500–$5,500/year.
4. Roof age and 4-point inspections
Homes built in the early 2000s are now 20+ years old. Many roofs are at end of life. Always get a 4-point inspection.
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Browse Ormond Beach Homes →Schedule a Free 30-Min Consultation →5. Club commitment
Decide upfront whether you'll join the club. The community feels different for members vs. non-members.
6. Resale considerations
Plantation Bay generally holds value well. Watch for specific subdivisions where inventory has built up, older condos facing reserve / milestone issues, and custom estates priced above market.
Schools
Volusia County side: zoned within Volusia County Schools. Flagler County side: zoned within Flagler County Schools. Verify with the appropriate county district's attendance zone lookup.
Lifestyle
- Two championship golf courses
- Tennis, pickleball, fitness center
- Multiple dining venues at the country club
- Active social calendar
- Walking and biking trails throughout
- Gated security 24/7
- Easy I-95 access
- 20 minutes to Ormond Beach beachside
- 30 minutes to Daytona International Airport
Who Plantation Bay is right for
- Retirees and semi-retirees wanting active gated golf lifestyle
- Snowbirds (many seasonal residents)
- Working professionals wanting privacy and security
- Out-of-state buyers seeking gated Florida lifestyle without southwest FL pricing
Bottom line
Plantation Bay is one of the strongest gated-golf community options in northeast Florida. Just go in clear-eyed about the layered cost structure (HOA + sub-HOA + club + CDD) and county-line considerations.
Considering Plantation Bay? I'll send current inventory plus a per-subdivision breakdown of HOA fees, club requirements, and recent sales comps. Call (386) 631-5107 or start your Plantation Bay search.
Robert Kirkland is a licensed Florida REALTOR® specializing in coastal Volusia County real estate. He works exclusively in the seven coastal cities plus DeLand, Deltona, and Oak Hill — Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Shores, Ormond Beach, Ponce Inlet, Edgewater, and South Daytona — with deep submarket knowledge of Spruce Creek Fly-In, The Loop, LPGA / Indigo, Plantation Bay, Venetian Bay, Coronado, and Riverwalk.
He runs the proprietary Kirkland Coastal Assessment Protocol (KCAP) on every buyer transaction — a three-part flood-zone, insurance-cost, and storm-surge analysis completed before his clients go under contract. It's the difference between buying a coastal Florida home and being surprised by carrying costs, vs. buying it knowing exactly what you're walking into.
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