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Volusia County tax deed sales: a local buyer's guide
By Israel Chen · Updated
Short answer: Volusia sells tax deeds online at volusia.realtaxdeed.com at 9:00 a.m. Eastern, in certificate number order. Fund your deposit early: ACH must arrive 4 full working days before the sale. 23 of the 24 properties I've valued are in this county.
Where everything lives
- Clerk's tax deed page: rules, payment and the sale listing.
- volusia.realtaxdeed.com: register, deposit and bid.
- Lands available for taxes: unsold parcels.
- Property Appraiser: value, sales and maps.
- Tax Collector: tax certificates.
What vacant lots really sell for
From 2,034 single-parcel sales in the 24 months to November 2026:
| City | Lot sales | Median sale | Median county value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deltona | 243 | $65,000 | $53,193 |
| DeLand | 312 | $33,750 | $19,836 |
| Daytona Beach | 119 | $28,000 | $23,560 |
| Orange City | 131 | $15,000 | $9,184 |
| Oak Hill | 98 | $10,000 | $2,000 |
Vacant residential parcels, from the Property Appraiser's public extracts. Recorded prices include non-market sales. How to read this.
Do your numbers first
The free Volusia Bid Desk looks up any of 43,102 vacant parcels, compares it with real lot sales, and works out your all-in cost and maximum bid. Read the full rules.
Questions
Where are Volusia County tax deed sales held?
Online at volusia.realtaxdeed.com, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern.
How do I find the sale dates?
Check the clerk's Tax Deed Inquiry listing or the auction site's calendar. Sales are also advertised in The West Volusia Beacon.
What are the deposit deadlines?
ACH deposits are due at least 4 full working days before the sale. Wires, cashier's checks and money orders are due by 2:00 p.m. Eastern the business day before.
Does Volusia take cash?
No. The clerk stopped taking cash on January 1, 2022.
Where do tax certificates come in?
The Volusia County Tax Collector handles certificates. The clerk handles tax deed sales and the list of lands available for taxes.