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  • Price cut: $10K (8/4)
    $369,000

    121 LAURIE DRIVE, ORMOND BEACH, FL 32176

    2beds
    884sqft
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    $2,444/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1955
    5,500 Square Feet Lot
    $352,000 Zestimate®
    $417/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Sweet character-filled beach bungalowComfortable living spaceFully equipped kitchen
    Welcome to the Little Mermaid House — a sweet, character-filled beach bungalow that captures the easy, unhurried spirit of old Florida. Nestled on a quiet street in the peaceful coastal community of Ormond-by-the-Sea, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the rare combination of true walk-to-beach living and a relaxed, simpler pace of life. Location highlights you’ll love: • Only about 350 steps to the beach • At the end of Laurie Drive sits a small public park with showers, restrooms, and steps that take you right down to the sand • Quiet residential street with that classic, low-key Ormond-by-the-Sea feel — the kind of place that still feels like Florida used to This is the same property long known and loved on Vrbo as the Little Mermaid House. It has a proven track record as a popular pet-friendly monthly vacation rental. Key features: • Fully fenced yard — ideal for pets and privacy • Solid surface floors throughout (easy to maintain with beach living) • Private patio with hot tub • Driveway, carport, plus an additional parking pad by the street • Fully equipped kitchen and comfortable living space • Two bedrooms, each with a queen bed • All furnishings negotiable Whether you’re looking for a personal getaway, a second home, or a strong income-producing monthly vacation rental, the Little Mermaid House delivers location, charm, and practical lifestyle features in one package.
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    Listed by:

    Phyllis Kent 407-937-8436,

    PHYLLIS KENT REAL ESTATE LLC 407-937-8436

    Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: O6428810MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Orlando Regional

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Built-in Closet
      • Level: First
      • Area: 110 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10x11
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Built-in Closet
      • Level: First
      • Area: 110 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10x11
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      • Area: 70 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 7x10
      Living room
      • Level: First
      • Area: 140 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14x10
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Laundry Room
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor
      • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
      • Doors: Outdoor Shower
      • Windows: Window Treatments
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,344
      • Total interior livable area: 884 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Carport
      • Carport spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
      • Exterior features: Irrigation System, Outdoor Shower, Private Mailbox, Private Yard
      • Fencing: Fenced
      • Waterfront features: Beach Access
      • Body of water: ATLANTIC OCEAN
      Lot
      • Size: 5,500 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 55 x 100
      • Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping
      Details
      • Parcel number: 323402000120
      • Zoning: 01R4
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Florida
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Block
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1955

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Fire Hydrant, Street Lights, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Pet fee: $0 monthly
      • Subdivision: ROBERTA HEIGHTS SEC 02
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Ormond Beach

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $417/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $224,527
      • Annual tax amount: $4,200
      • Date on market: 7/28/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 16 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Total actual rent: 0
      • Electric utility on property: Yes
      • Road surface type: Asphalt

        Estimated market value

        $352,000

        $334,000 - $370,000

        $1,875/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/4/2026Price change$369,000-2.6%$417/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #O6428810 Report a problem
        7/28/2026Listed for sale$379,000+104.9%$429/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #O6428810 Report a problem
        4/21/2020Sold$185,000+72.9%$209/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        2/12/2003Sold$107,000+32.1%$121/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        5/13/2002Sold$81,000+30.9%$92/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        8/26/1999Sold$61,900$70/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,201 +3.3%$224,527 +14%
        2024$4,066 +5.6%$196,882 +10%
        2023$3,851 +9.7%$178,984 +10%
        2022$3,510 $162,713 +10%
        2021-- $147,921 +16.6%
        2020$2,881 $126,888 +2.7%
        2019$2,881 +7.4%$123,611 +4.9%
        2018$2,682 +6.3%$117,788 +10.5%
        2017$2,524 +6.9%$106,610 +10.9%
        2016$2,360 +6.6%$96,156 +13.3%
        2015$2,213 +18.9%$84,892 +17.6%
        2014$1,861 $72,180 +10.9%
        2013-- $65,114 +3.6%
        2012-- $62,831 +5.8%
        2011-- $59,378 -4.5%
        2010-- $62,208 -22%
        2009-- $79,723 -40%
        2007-- $132,924 -15.7%
        2006-- $157,660 +37.4%
        2005-- $114,754 +36.4%
        2004-- $84,109 +24.4%
        2003-- $67,637 +29.3%
        2002-- $52,325 +1.6%
        2001-- $51,501 +6.8%
        2000-- $48,238
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Ormond-by-the-Sea

        Getting around

        38 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        48 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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