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Historic Bed & Breakfast with In-Ground Pool
For Sale
$499,999

228 W Howry Avenue, Deland, FL 32720

COMMERCIAL - DeLand, FL

Property Size5,033 SF
Lot Size0.82 Acres
Price / SF$99.34
Days on Market218

Property Features for 228 W Howry Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning description Commercial
Bathrooms 8
Full bathrooms 8
Rooms Bathroom 5, Bathroom 4, Bathroom 6, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 8, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 7
Parking features Parking Lot
Fencing Chain Link
Lot features Historic Area
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.
Subdivision 92 - Deland
Standard status Active
APN 7016-10-00-0030
Size 5,033 SF
Lot size 0.82 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax 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
Tax Annual Amount 6574
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

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Central
Cooling system Wall/Window Unit(s), Window Unit(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Water source Public

Amenities

in-ground swimming pool
fireplace

Building Details

Year built 1883
Floors in Building 2
Flooring type Wood, Tile
Building materials Frame, Wood Siding
Roof type Shingle
Listing Agency: Adams, Cameron & Co., Realtors
Listed By: Kaley Macomber · License #3273573
Added: Dec 26, 2025 Changed: Jul 31 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 5:06PM
MLS# 1221143

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Historic bed and breakfast property built in 1883 at 228 W Howry Avenue in DeLand, Florida, currently being used as a cafe. The main house totals 3,572 heated sqft and includes five bedrooms, each with a full bathroom, plus two large living areas, a dining room with fireplace, a kitchen, and an office/flex room currently used as a hostess area/store. One bedroom and bath has a separate entry.

The grounds include a detached 551 sq ft 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment/guesthouse with potential for a second bedroom, along with an in-ground swimming pool. The property sits on 0.82 acres with parking lot on-site and chain link fencing.

Zoning is C-2, and the property lies within DeLand’s Opportunity Zone. Improvements include frame construction with wood siding, wood and tile flooring, shingle roofing, central heating, and central air with additional wall/window units and ceiling fans. Public water and public sewer serve the property.

Key Highlights

  • Built in 1883 C‑2 zoned bed and breakfast within DeLand’s Opportunity Zone
  • Main house has 3,572 heated sqft with five bedrooms, each with a full bathroom
  • Detached 551 sq ft 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment/guesthouse with potential for a second bedroom

Financial Insights For Hotel Hospitality

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $90.6k $18.00
− Vacancy −$52.5k −$10.44
EGI $38.0k $7.56
− OpEx −$20.0k −$3.97
NOI $18.1k $3.59
5,033 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 58.00% · expense 52.50%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.09M
$955.4K – $1.27M (±1% cap)
NOI $76,428 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 15.29%
Second Best
Hotel Hospitality
$258.2K
$225.9K – $301.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $18,074 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.61%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.48M
$1.30M – $1.73M (±1% cap)
NOI $103,881 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 20.78%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

The Tree of Cats (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Sweet Tea Cafe Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Storage Facility (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith Pet Grooming Service Florist

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,760
Businesses Nearby
92k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 43% Dining 40% Home Improvements & Furnishings 11% Hotels & Casinos 6%
Checkers Dining
9,003 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Firehouse Subs Dining
8,924 visits/mo 0.3 miles
7-Eleven Shops & Services
8,567 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Bank of America Shops & Services
8,421 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Ace Hardware of Deland LLC Home Improvements & Furnishings
7,941 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 32720, FL

33,568
Population
13,962
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
45
Median Age
24%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
66.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
506
Density / Sq Mi
$67,512
Median Household Income
$39,159
Median Earnings
$1,177
Median Rent
$280,600
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Bed & breakfast - Historic bed and breakfast on C-2-zoned land with a cafe use, 0.82 acres, on-site parking lot, and in-ground pool.
Where is this bed & breakfast located?
The property is located at 228 W Howry Avenue Deland, FL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $499,999.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Built in 1883 C‑2 zoned bed and breakfast within DeLand’s Opportunity Zone; Main house has 3,572 heated sqft with five bedrooms, each with a full bathroom; Detached 551 sq ft 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment/guesthouse with potential for a second bedroom
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