Welcome to your slice of Old Florida charm in the highly sought-after Ponce Park neighborhood of Ponce Inlet, where coastal living and timeless character come together in one of the area’s most beloved beachside communities. This adorable 1950s beach bungalow with a private inground pool captures the relaxed rhythm of this serene seaside town — just moments from the Atlantic Ocean, the Halifax River, and the iconic Ponce Inlet Lighthouse. Inside, the home features an inviting open-concept living room with a cozy fireplace that flows seamlessly into the eat-in kitchen, creating a warm and welcoming space for everyday living or entertaining. The layout includes two ample sized bedrooms and two full baths, offering comfort and functionality, while the converted carport now serves as a Florida Room that provides valuable flex space ideal for a home office, guest room, creative studio, or potential additional bedroom. Step outside to your private backyard oasis complete with a sparkling inground pool and covered lanai, perfect for outdoor dining and relaxing after a day at the beach. Living in Ponce Park means enjoying golf-cart-friendly streets, uncrowded beaches, waterfront dining, marinas, scenic parks, and nature trails — all within a peaceful coastal setting that feels tucked away yet convenient to everything. If you know Ponce Inlet, you know this is a special opportunity to own a piece of its charm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
9,345 sq ftLot Size
$281Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lee Ricci• BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICE (OCEANSHORE)
Contact: 386-597-8018
Bought with Non-Member Agent• STELLAR NON-MEMBER OFFICE
Est. $2,006 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 101 Rains Dr
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Daytona MLS #1223739
Mar 25, 2026
Sold
$396,101
$281/sq ft
Mar 7, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 5, 2026
Listed
$375,000
$266/sq ft
+28
Welcome to your slice of Old Florida charm in the highly sought-after Ponce Park neighborhood of Ponce Inlet, where coastal living and timeless character come together in one of the area's most beloved beachside communities. This adorable 1950s beach bungalow with a private inground pool captures the relaxed rhythm of this serene seaside town -- just moments from the Atlantic Ocean, the Halifax River, and the iconic Ponce Inlet Lighthouse. Inside, the home features an inviting open-concept living room with a cozy fireplace that flows seamlessly into the eat-in kitchen, creating a warm and welcoming space for everyday living or entertaining. The layout includes two ample sized bedrooms and two full baths, offering comfort and functionality, while the converted carport now serves as a Florida Room that provides valuable flex space ideal for a home office, guest room, creative studio, or potential additional bedroom. Step outside to your private backyard oasis complete with a sparkling inground pool and covered lanai, perfect for outdoor dining and relaxing after a day at the beach. Living in Ponce Park means enjoying golf-cart-friendly streets, uncrowded beaches, waterfront dining, marinas, scenic parks, and nature trails -- all within a peaceful coastal setting that feels tucked away yet convenient to everything. If you know Ponce Inlet, you know this is a special opportunity to own a piece of its charm.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #FC316289
Mar 25, 2026
Sold
$396,101
$281/sq ft
Mar 7, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 5, 2026
Listed
$375,000
$266/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 14, 2003
Sold
$147,000
$104/sq ft
Daytona MLS #229297
Mar 11, 2003
Sold
$147,000
$104/sq ft
Dec 28, 2002
Listed
$152,900
$108/sq ft
+1
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. This is an extremely cute fixer upper cottage with great pool area just steps from the Lighthouse. Bring your Buyer and Investors with vision. Ten Grand will make this house a fabulous beach place or retirement home in one of the hottest investments areas in the state.
Public Records
Oct 1, 1990
Sold
$68,000
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1981
Sold
$45,500
$32/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1975
Sold
$22,000
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,080 (+1.6%)
2024
$5,982 (+2.8%)
2023
$5,817 (+28.0%)
2022
$4,546 (+8.7%)
2021
$4,183 (−2.3%)
$121,496 + $93,362
$214,858
2020
$4,282 (+5.1%)
$125,835 + $94,044
$219,879
2019
$4,073 (+4.0%)
2018
$3,916 (+10.5%)
2017
$3,543 (+4.7%)
$124,634 + $67,402
$192,036
2016
$3,384 (+12.7%)
$119,157 + $59,122
$178,279
2014
$3,002
$102,722 + $53,971
$156,693
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
105 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,345 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,250
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Volusia County
APN
643703000140
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
R-3
Medium Density Single-Family District
The medium density single-family residential zoning district is intended to provide small-lot single-family residential developments on individual lots that are consistent with the character of existing and future residential neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 10
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan
Directions: From I-95, take Exit 256 for FL-421 East (Dunlawton Avenue) toward Port Orange / Ponce Inlet. Continue east on Dunlawton Avenue for approximately 6–7 miles, crossing over the Halifax River via the Dunlawton Bridge. Stay on Dunlawton as it becomes S. Atlantic Avenue (A1A) heading south. Follow A1A into Ponce Inlet. Stay on A1A to Beach Street make a right and then left onto S Peninsula. Rains Drive will be onthe Right the home is on the corner of S Peninsula and Rains.
Community Information
Development: Ponce Park
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,250
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,345 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Volusia County
APN: 643703000140
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 386-597-8018
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 2
Status Contractual Search Date: 2026-03-25
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 265.77
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: North
Home Information
Living Area: 1411
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 131.09
Building Area Total: 1627
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels: One
Around this home
23/100 Car-Dependent38/100 Somewhat bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.3mi
5/10
Silver Sands Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.3mi
4/10
Spruce Creek High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
6/10
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ponce Inlet, FL • 32127
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 6.6 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.8 hrs
6.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$493,000 – $597,000
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