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Ormond Beach is a city in Volusia County, Florida. The population is 37,929 as of 2006. Ormond Beach is the northern neighbor of Daytona Beach and is home to Tomoka State Park. Ormond Beach was once within the domain of the Timucuan Indians. Their local fortified village was called Nocoroco, believed to have been located at the site of Tomoka State Park.

The city is named for James Ormond I, an Anglo-Irish-Scotch sea captain commissioned by King Ferdinand VII of Spain to bring Franciscan settlers to this part of Florida. In 1821, Florida was acquired from Spain by the United States and incorporated in 1880.

Florida experienced a boom in tourism after the Civil War. With its hard, white beach, Ormond became popular for the wealthy seeking relief from northern winters. The St. Johns & Halifax Railroad arrived in 1886, and the first bridge across the Halifax River was created in 1887. John Anderson and James Downing Price opened the Ormond Hotel on January 1, 1888. Henry Flagler bought the hotel in 1890 and expanded it to accommodate 600 guests.

The city would be renamed Ormond Beach in 1949.

Visiting Ormond Beach can be one of your most rewarding vacations. Ormond Beach is located on the northern end of the greater Daytona Beach resort area in Northeast Central Florida. It offers hotel, motel, and timeshare facilities, as well as a number of beautiful condominium properties for your consideration. Our properties prefer to cater to family and mature tourists.This area is known for its famous drive-on beach, one of the few available in the world.

Ormond Beach has areas to suit every need. While visiting Ormond Beach, you can take it easy on the beach or visit one of the world's most exciting attractions. The natural beauty of Ormond Beach includes tree-covered neighborhoods and lush vegetation, magnificent beaches, pristine rivers and exceptional weather.

Every facet of the community reflects the pride and high expectations of residents in creating a superior quality of life. Cultural offerings include The Casements (John D. Rockefeller's estate), the Performing Arts Center and the Art Museum and Memorial Gardens. The community has expansive parks and a nationally acclaimed recreation program. Local golf courses will challenge every skill level. Ormond Beach has award winning schools, a state-of-the-art hospital system, and well-kept residential areas with competitive housing costs. The community offers abundant shopping and fine dining. Ormond Beach is a community with spirit and a first class environment for families to live, work and play.

In February of 2012, there were 87 residential homes sold at an average price of $139,900. The highest priced home selling for $595,000 and the lowest priced selling for $36,900.

There are many wonderful homes in this area, but you need a local market expert to help you. Watson Realty Corp is a locally owned company with over 42 years experience selling homes in the area. Call the Watson experts at 800-257-5143.