Cresswind at Victoria Gardens
DeLand's finest 55+ resort — Cresswind amenities, Victoria Gardens setting, and Volusia County value.
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$490K
Median Price
$350K – $700K
1,000
Homes
$230–$230
Monthly HOA
2012
Established
Freedom Elementary School (Volusia County, primary feeder elementary)
School Zone
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Background
A brief history
Cresswind at Victoria Gardens is the active-adult component of the larger Victoria Park master-planned community in DeLand, Volusia County. The Victoria Park development was initiated by The St. Joe Company around 2001, positioning DeLand — a historic college town 30 miles north of Orlando — as an alternative to Volusia County's coastal communities for residents seeking a quieter, more inland lifestyle. Cresswind at Victoria Gardens was carved out as the 55-plus gated enclave within Victoria Park, functioning as the age-restricted counterpart to the all-ages Victoria Hills and Victoria Oaks neighborhoods surrounding it.
Builders passed through several hands over the two decades of construction. St. Joe sold its residential development holdings, Arvida and Shea Homes were involved in subsequent phases, and Kolter Homes — the Palm Beach-based builder whose Cresswind brand has become one of the most recognized 55-plus names in the Southeast — ultimately took over and delivered the community to its final form, which includes over 1,000 homes completed between 2001 and approximately 2024. Kolter's Cresswind branding unified the active-adult experience with a consistent clubhouse and amenity program across its Florida communities.
The Victoria Park development also includes the Ron Garl-designed Victoria Hills Golf Club, an 18-hole par-72 course that winds through preserved oaks, Augusta pines, and natural topography — giving the master plan an elevated landscape character unusual for flat inland Florida. The community sits on over 400 acres of dedicated conservation land, and the native habitat corridors visible from rear yards add meaningful environmental value.
The feel
What it's like to live here
Cresswind at Victoria Gardens has the energy of an organized resort vacation that never ends, for residents who prefer it that way. The 20,000-square-foot clubhouse is the daily social hub — fitness center, card rooms, arts and crafts, a full lineup of organized clubs from line dancing to wine tasting to travel. The outdoor amenity package (four Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball, bocce, heated pool with cabana) keeps the physically active population engaged year-round.
The surrounding Victoria Park master plan adds important context: residents enjoy the aesthetics of a larger, well-planned community without being limited to 55-plus social circles. DeLand itself is a genuine small city with a functioning downtown, a historic Main Street, Stetson University's campus energy, and a regional hospital. The community draws retirees from the Northeast and Midwest who want the warmth without Miami prices, and Florida transplants downshifting from Orlando's frenetic pace. The vibe is relaxed and social, not luxury-exclusionary — it is a community of people who have earned their leisure and are making the most of it.
The details
What to expect
Age Restriction
Cresswind at Victoria Gardens is a 55-plus community. At least one owner per household must be 55 or older; residents between 45 and 54 may be approved if the community has not reached its permitted under-55 maximum. Prospective buyers should confirm current age-restriction status with the HOA.
Victoria Park Master Plan Context
Cresswind sits within the larger Victoria Park community, which includes all-ages neighborhoods, the golf club, and commercial areas. Residents have visual and geographic integration with the broader master plan while maintaining a gated, 55-plus social environment.
DeLand Downtown Access
Historic downtown DeLand — with independent restaurants, boutique shops, a performing arts center, and Stetson University's campus — is approximately 10 minutes away. This is a meaningful lifestyle amenity not available to most Florida active-adult communities, which are typically surrounded by generic suburban commercial.
Golf Club Access
The Victoria Hills Golf Club is directly adjacent to the community and open to Cresswind residents, though membership is separate from HOA dues. The Ron Garl-designed course is considered one of the better inland Volusia County layouts and adds significant recreational value.
Healthcare Proximity
AdventHealth DeLand is located approximately five miles from the community, and Orlando's major medical centers are 30–40 minutes via US 17-92 or I-4. Healthcare access is better than the community's relatively rural feel might suggest.
Community
Amenities
- 20,000 sq ft Kolter Homes Cresswind clubhouse with fitness center, ballroom, and multi-purpose rooms
- Four Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball courts, and bocce ball
- Heated outdoor resort-style pool with poolside cabana
- Victoria Hills Golf Club (Ron Garl-designed 18-hole par-72, adjacent to community)
- Over 400 acres of conservation habitat with nature trails
- Full-time activities director with organized clubs and social programming
- Arts and crafts rooms, card room, and billiards lounge
- Gated community with staffed entry
Education
School assignments
- Freedom Elementary School (Volusia County, primary feeder elementary)
- DeLand Middle School (6–8, Volusia County)
- DeLand High School (9–12, Volusia County)
- Note: as a 55+ community, most residents have no school-age children in residence
School zone assignments change. Verify with Orange County Public Schools before purchase.
Market Commentary
What the market is doing
Cresswind delivers excellent value within the active-adult category. Homes range from the low $350Ks for smaller villa footprints to around $700K for larger single-family models on premium lots. Compared to Del Webb communities in the I-4 corridor or Kolter's coastal Cresswind locations, DeLand pricing runs 15–25% lower for a comparable product. I tell buyers considering this community to factor in the Victoria Hills Golf Club membership access and the DeLand downtown quality-of-life — things you would pay a significant premium for elsewhere.
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12 homes currently listed in Cresswind at Victoria Gardens.
$279,000
1790 N Clara Ave
Deland, FL 32720
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,930 sqft
N/A
MLS ID #V4949751, COSTA REALTY PARTNERS LLC.
Listing provided by Stellar MLS
$400,000
725 Farfields St
Deland, FL 32724
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,819 sqft
Trinity Gardens Ph 1
MLS ID #O6413646, RISEWELL HOMES FLORIDA LLC.
Listing provided by Stellar MLS
$399,900
489 Lady Grace Pl
Deland, FL 32724
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,846 sqft
Victoria Oaks Ph B
MLS ID #V4949726, LANE REALTY SERVICES, LLC.
Listing provided by Stellar MLS
$209,000
820 S Hill Ave #40
Deland, FL 32724
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,196 sqft
Southridge Condo A-C
MLS ID #V4949734, LIVELY REAL ESTATE.
Listing provided by Stellar MLS
$299,000
735 Overhill Rd
Deland, FL 32720
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,530 sqft
Spring Garden Hills Unit 01
MLS ID #TB8519496, ALTRU REALTY.
Listing provided by Stellar MLS
$389,999
5014 Grand Teton Ct
Deland, FL 32724
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,046 sqft
Lakewood Park Ph 1
MLS ID #O6396251, HD REALTY LLC.
Listing provided by Stellar MLS
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