$539,000
228 Howry Avenue
Deland, FL 32720
Listing updated: June 7, 2026 at 2:48 PM ET
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Flood zone
About this home
Under contract-accepting backup offers. Great opportunity to own a historic commercial property in the heart of downtown DeLand! This mixed use residential and commercial property built in 1883 is currently being used as a cafe, but has C-2 zoning and lies within DeLand's Opportunity Zone. Situated on close to an acre, this property has plenty of parking, a detached 551 sq ft 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment/guesthouse (potential 2nd bedroom), and even an in-ground swimming pool!! The main house with 3,572 heated sqft features 5 bedrooms, each with their own full bathrooms, two large living areas, a dining room with fireplace, kitchen, and an office/flex room currently being used as a hostess area/store. One bedroom and bath has separate entry. It has potential to be a great true bed and breakfast just two blocks from the center of downtown and very close to Stetson University! Other opportunities include: General/Professional Offices, Financial Institutions, Beauty salons, Barbershops, Day spas, Tailor shops, Dry cleaning retail or self-service, Catering, Craft food & Beverage, Restaurant, Coffee shop, Bakery, Virtural kitchen, Medical office, College or children school/institution, Churches, Museums, Thrift shop, and so much more!
Estimated monthly payment
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Price & listing history94 days on market
- Status: PendingJun 7, 2026
- Listed$595,000Mar 5, 2026
- Price reduced$539,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Pending
- Days on market
- 94
- Subdivision
- Lot C Sub
- County
- Volusia
- Year built
- 1883
- Living area
- 4,123 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $131
- Building area
- 5,033 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 35,719 sq ft
- Lot category
- 1/2 to less than 1
- Flood zone
- X (12127C0470H)
- Pool
- Private pool
- Annual taxes
- $5,968 (2024)
- Parcel #
- 701610000030
- Zoning
- C-2
- MLS #
- V4947732
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full bathrooms
- 7
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), PrimaryBedroom Upstairs
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- Two
- Direction faces
- North
- Fireplace
- Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- 1 Month
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- Buyer must verify lease restrictions with the City of DeLand.
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Storage
- Construction materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Crawlspace
- Pool
- Private pool
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Bedroom | Second | |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | |
| Bedroom 4 | Second | |
| Bedroom 5 | First | |
| Living Room | First | |
| Kitchen | First | 20x21 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-03-05
- On market date
- 2026-03-05
- Original list price
- $595,000
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 32720 - Deland
- Listing AOR
- West Volusia
- Status changed
- 2026-06-07
- Tax legal description
- LOT C SUB BLK 9 HOWRYS ADD DELAND MB 5 PG 127 PER OR 3966 PG 3646 PER OR 5379 PG 0668 PER OR 6321 PG 3419 PER OR 7433 PG 1798 PER OR 7433 PGS 1799-1801 INC PER OR 7891 PG 2713 PER OR 8444 PG 4219
Flood risk
Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
From intersection of New York Ave and Woodland Blvd, head West on New York Ave. Turn Left on Florida Ave, Right on Howry. Home is on the Left.
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