Steven Koleno

Finding buildable acreage in Volusia County is one thing. Finding it inside a gated, six-home enclave surrounded by newer upscale homes — with room to design exactly what you want — is something else entirely. This 2.35-acre lot in DeLeon Springs sits behind a coded security gate with fencing on two sides, offering a level of privacy that's hard to come by without giving up access to everything Volusia County has to offer. DeLand, Ormond Beach, Daytona, and New Smyrna are all within a comfortable drive, and DeLeon Springs State Park is practically in your backyard. The gentle deed restrictions here are worth understanding because they protect your investment without boxing you in. The basics: a minimum of 2,000 sq. ft., at least a two-car attached garage, and a roof pitch of 6/12 or greater. That's it. No HOA micromanagement — just enough structure to ensure every home in this small community holds its value and matches the quality of what's already been built around it. The lot is high and dry (zone X), which simplifies both the building process and your insurance costs down the road — a detail that matters more than most buyers realize until they're deep into construction planning. If you've been searching for land where you can build on your terms — your floor plan, your builder, your timeline — without compromising on privacy or neighborhood quality, this is worth a closer look. Square footage received from tax rolls. All information recorded in the MLS intended to be accurate but cannot be guaranteed.