Waters Edge Homes for Sale — Port Orange, FL
Waters Edge is one of Port Orange's most popular master-planned communities — roughly 800 homes built by ICI Homes around a series of lakes, with a grand fountained entrance and a gated estate section on the water. It's a favorite for families who want a polished, well-run neighborhood with newer homes. Here's a local Realtor's guide before you buy or sell in Waters Edge.
| City | Port Orange, FL (coastal Volusia County) |
|---|---|
| Community type | Master-planned lake community (mostly open, with one gated estate section: Covendale) |
| Homes | One- & two-story single-family, ~1,500–3,000+ sq ft, 3–5 bedrooms; built by ICI Homes from 1997 |
| Prices | Roughly $410K to $850K+ (median around $500K); lakefront lots command a premium |
| HOA | About $160/quarter |
| Amenities | Fountained grand entrance, lakes, walking & biking trails, playground (no community pool; many homes have private pools) |
About the community
Built by ICI Homes starting in 1997, Waters Edge is a master-planned community of about 800 homes organized around lakes and green space. Most of the neighborhood has open access with a cohesive, well-kept look thanks to an active HOA; the highest prices are in Covendale, the gated estate section, where some homes back to the water. It's a polished, family-friendly setting with a grand fountained entrance that makes a strong first impression.
Homes & prices
Waters Edge offers a nice range of one- and two-story single-family homes, generally 1,500 to 3,000-plus square feet with three to five bedrooms. Recent prices run roughly from the low-$400s up past $850K for the largest estate and lakefront homes, with a median around $500K — and lakefront lots command a real premium. Because it built out over time, you'll find both original and beautifully updated homes. Tell me your must-haves — gated, lakefront, single-story — and I'll narrow it down.
Amenities & lifestyle
The community's appeal is its setting: a fountained grand entrance, pristine lakes, green spaces, sidewalks, and scenic walking and biking trails, plus a playground for families. There isn't a community pool, but many homes have private pools. It's a quiet, well-maintained neighborhood that's still close to everything — Port Orange shopping and restaurants, top schools, I-95, and the beaches are all a short drive.
Frequently asked questions
Is Waters Edge a gated community?
Partly. Most of Waters Edge has open access, with one gated estate section called Covendale — the higher-priced homes, some backing to the water. The whole community is tied together by the same HOA and amenities.
Does Waters Edge have a community pool?
No — there's no community pool, though many individual homes have private pools. The community amenities center on the lakes, fountained entrance, walking and biking trails, and playground.
What do homes cost in Waters Edge?
Roughly $410K to $850K-plus, with a median around $500K. Size, condition, and especially lakefront location drive the range — waterfront lots and the gated Covendale estates command a premium.
Who built Waters Edge?
Waters Edge was developed by ICI Homes starting in 1997 as a master-planned community of about 800 homes in Port Orange.