748 MERRIMAC DRIVE, PORT ORANGE, FL, 32127
Active855 days on marketListed Apr 2, 2024MLS #U8236472
About this home
748 MERRIMAC DRIVE
Short Sale. This property is located in the Hamlet, a highly sought-after community. Sitting on a corner lot with a fenced-in backyard for privacy and a screened-in pool. This house makes for the perfect place to host events. The open-concept kitchen, dining, and living room areas provide the ideal place to entertain as well. The functioning wood-burning fireplace surrounded by natural stone gives off an organic feel. All three bedrooms are spacious and provide ample storage space. This property has the potential to become someone's dream home.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,536
Sqft
0.28 ac
Lot size
1978
Year built
One
Levels
$146
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$1,962 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$1,962/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
−35.2%
$/sqft vs Port Orange actives
$146 vs $219
Days on market
855 vs 39 typical
Where $146/sqft sits among the 211 Port Orange actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Hamlet
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know Port Orange. See the full Port Orange guide →
Hamlet — neighborhood snapshot
Population
496
Median age
54
Median income
$81,768
Median home value
$235,423
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
30%
For the school run
Volusia County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Port Orange market
$355K → $350K
Port Orange median sold, yr/yr
96.3%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
119 of 211
Port Orange actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Port Orange, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 45% below the PORT ORANGE 32127 median. See the full Port Orange market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 748 MERRIMAC DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Dec ’25$215,000
617 BOARS HEAD DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,534 sqft · $140/sqft · 5 DOM
Sold · Sep ’25$220,000
725 MERRIMAC DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,634 sqft · $135/sqft · 14 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$250,000
1450 PARK SHORE CIR # 3, Fort Myers FL 33901 · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,680 sqft · $149/sqft · 15 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 748 MERRIMAC DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 748 MERRIMAC DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
748 MERRIMAC DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 748 MERRIMAC DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $1,962/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 748 MERRIMAC DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2023) was $4,531. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Port Orange?+
At $225,000, this home is listed about 40% below the Port Orange median of $375,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 748 MERRIMAC DRIVE?+
Spruce Creek Elementary School (elementary), Spruce Creek High School (high), Creekside Middle School (middle) — Volusia County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Five things that matter here
01Under the PORT ORANGE 32127 market on paper
$225,000 is 45% below the PORT ORANGE 32127 median of $407,000, and at $146/sqft it sits under the Port Orange average of $248.
02Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
03Time on market is leverage
855 days on market against a Port Orange median of 39 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04Strong assigned schools
Spruce Creek Elementary School, Spruce Creek High School, Creekside Middle School — Spruce Creek Elementary School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
05The price has already moved
Listed at $295,000, now $225,000 — a $70K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of REALTY COOPERATIVE · Tony Giglio. MLS #U8236472.
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