The beautiful St Johns River is the setting for the stunning custom built home situated on 4 acres. A beautifully designed and decorated casual coastal direct riverfront home in the North Orlando area close to the Sun Rail, great shopping, fine dining, and several airports. The interior of this home will take your breath away and the river views and sunsets are spectacular. Situated at a high elevation with a floating dock with two boat slips, solar heated pool and lanai, fire pit and riverfront screened gazebo. There is a separate RV Garage built to accommodate 2 RV's. Beautifully landscaped property consisting of over 4 pristine acres with flowering shrubs, large oak trees and a private 800 foot driveway. This is truly one of those homes and properties that must be seen to fully appreciate the beauty, location, and quality of workmanship that went into the design and building of this custom home. ;Water: City
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
4 acresLot Size
$481Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Patricia Kant• PREMIER SOTHEBYS INT'L REALTY
Bought with • NEW SMYRNA BEACH BOARD OF REALTORS® INC
Car Collectors 4 Acre Riverfront Orlando Area Estate. Coastal Riverfront Custom built home on the beautiful St. Johns River north of Orlando in Central Florida with multiple garages and separate RV Building. In addition to the stunning residence, there are two two-car garages and a toy garage that will comfortably store two RVs. A total of 16 cars can be stored covered. As you enter, the grand Living Room with 28-foot high ceilings and beautiful cupola will take your breath away! The interior is embellished with hand painted ceilings, murals, custom architectural details and moldings. This is the riverfront estate that you've been dreaming about! There is nothing quite like the river life and here you will enjoy the fabulous screened gazebo, floating dock with two boat slips, elaborate solar heated pool and lanai, fire pit, all situated on a beautifully landscaped property consisting of 4+ pristine acres with an 800-foot private driveway. There are so many details and amenities to list here, a brochure is available upon request. DeBary is centrally located between the Atlantic coast and Orlando. Just a few miles from the SunRail where you can hop on the train for a lunch or shopping in trendy Winter Park. A leisurely drive to the beautiful sandy beaches along the coast in Daytona and New Smyrna for a day of surfing and sunning or enjoy NASCAR racing events at Daytona International Speedway. Enjoy fine dining, cultural events, area golf courses, great shopping and the attractions in Orlando.
Daytona MLS #1033275
May 2, 2018
Sold
$1,425,000
$291/sq ft
Apr 16, 2018
Pending
—
Feb 26, 2018
Contingent
—
Aug 29, 2017
Listed
$1,500,000
$306/sq ft
+45
Car Collectors 4 Acre Riverfront Orlando Area Estate. Coastal Riverfront on the beautiful St. Johns River N of Orlando with multiple garages and separate RV Building. In addition to the stunning residence, there are two two-car garages and RV?Toy garage that can comfortably store two RVs. A total of 16 cars can be stored covered. As you enter, the grand Living Room with 28-foot high ceilings and cupola will take your breath away! Interior is embellished with hand painted ceilings, murals, custom architectural detailing. Enjoy the screened gazebo, floating dock with two boat slips, solar heated pool, fire pit, on beautifully landscaped 4+ pristine acres with with an 800-foot private driveway. Short drive to beautiful beaches along the coast or Daytona International Speedway NASCAR Events. There is nothing quite like the river life. Here you will enjoy living the ultimate Florida lifestyle on a beautifully landscaped property with private 800' driveway. The custom built all one level home with a total of 4,896 Sq. Feet under air and 7,932 foot under roof was built to the owners specifications with great care and attention to detail throughout. All interior doors are 8 foot solid wood with three curved panels. Many sliding-pocket doors were incorporated into the design for space savings. Electric fireplaces in Master Bath and Breakfast Nook. Ceilings range in height from 10'8" to 28'. The Lanai features hot and cold water shower, and striking paver surface. Speakers in the stained tongue and groove wood ceiling, four ceiling fans surround the sparkling 18x36 ft solar heated pool while you take in the spectacular river views and amazing sunsets. The Formal Living Room ceilings are stained tongue and grooved wood with a ceiling height reaching 28 feet with beautiful cupola. Custom built-in cabinetry, indirect lighting, and French Doors open out to the pool and river. The Formal Dining Room has an elaborate hand painted tray ceiling and custom painted tropical mural which is the focal point of this beautiful room. The Kitchen is open to the Family Room and is a dream with an abundance of beautiful 42" cabinetry, granite surfaces, stainless appliances with separate ice-maker, warming oven, and large island with prep sink, disposal, and custom sit-down work area. Large walk-in pantry with custom shelving and second refrigerator. Breakfast nook overlooks the river and pool, with built-in area for TV and electric fireplace. Ready to relax and unwind. .. relax in pure luxury in the stunning Master Bath. His and Her vanities with granite surfaces. Sit down makeup area. Heat lamps and small ceiling fans thoughtfully placed over both vanities. Electric fireplace and area for your TV. Floating Tub with indirect lighting underneath and walk in shower. The Master Bedroom features beautiful wood flooring, large His and Her walk-in closets with built-in furniture, valet rods, belt hooks and shelving. Sitting Area overlooking the pool and perfectly situated to enjoy river views. Separate Office/Den, Oversized Air Conditioned Storage Room, Fully equipped Inside Laundry Room, 3 additional bedrooms, 2 with their own private full baths, and one that can be used as a flex space. There are two oversized 2-car garages plus a separate Toy Garage measuring 40'x50' with 18' ceilings, built to hold up to 2 RV's. 50-AMP Electrical RV hook-up, two access doors, and 10 screened windows. Paver walkway from the Lanai to the 16x16 screened gazebo at the edge of the river. 180' of vinyl seawall with concrete cap. 4'x36' aluminum ramp to the floating commercial grade dock with 50 AMP Electrical boat hook-up and two boat slips, fresh water hook up. Whole house generator with buried 500-gallon propane tank, city water with two septic tanks, two irrigation systems, solar powered roof exhaust fans, LED motion sensor flood lights all around the house and detached garage, 20 hose bibs around the house and property. Attic is stand up height and floored for storage. House, Garages, and Gazebo all have matching commercial metal roofs which total over 10,000 sq. ft. There are no HOA fees, and this home is not in a flood zone. House sits at 12-14' above river. Double pane tinted windows, 2 trane A/C systems, with 4 zones. A total of 16 cars can be kept under cover. DeBary is centrally located between the Atlantic coast and Orlando. Just a few miles from the Sun Rail where you can hop on the train for a lunch or shopping in trendy Winter Park. The beaches along the coast are easy to drive to for a day of surfing and sunning or enjoying the racing events at the Daytona International Speedway. Short drive to restaurants, cultural events, shopping and special attractions in Orlando. Furnishings are available for separate purchase.
Public Records
Oct 11, 1999
Sold
$257,500
$53/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1988
Sold
$135,000
$28/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1981
Sold
$50,000
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,075 (+4.1%)
2024
$22,158 (+5.3%)
2023
$21,049 (+1.5%)
2022
$20,728 (−4.5%)
2021
$21,709 (+0.9%)
2020
$21,509 (−5.3%)
$409,860 + $891,103
$1,300,963
2019
$22,715 (+86.8%)
$372,290 + $846,466
$1,218,756
2018
$12,163 (−3.5%)
2017
$12,602 (+4.4%)
2016
$12,076 (−3.0%)
2014
$12,444
Tax history for 144 Fort Florida Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,075 (+4.1%)
2024
$22,158 (+5.3%)
2023
$21,049 (+1.5%)
2022
$20,728 (−4.5%)
2021
$21,709 (+0.9%)
2020
$21,509 (−5.3%)
$409,860 + $891,103
$1,300,963
2019
$22,715 (+86.8%)
$372,290 + $846,466
$1,218,756
2018
$12,163 (−3.5%)
2017
$12,602 (+4.4%)
2016
$12,076 (−3.0%)
2014
$12,444
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
5
Stories
1
Lot width
207 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.57 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,896
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Volusia County
APN
803106000051
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
RR
Rural Residential District
The purpose and intent of the RR Rural Residential Classification is to provide for development in a manner which is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Communications tower
Park & open space
Jun 19, 2020 • Final
Gas
Gas
Jun 3, 2020 • Final
Commercial building
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Boat, Oversized, Workshop in Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 6
# of Half Baths (Total): 2
Other Rooms Information
Additional Rooms: Formal Dining Room Separate
# of Rooms: 8
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Electric
Cooling Information: Central Air, Mini-Split Unit(s)