730 W UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Deland, FL 32720

• 5 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 3,002 sqft

Property Description

Priced At Appraised Value, This 5-Bed Single-Family Home Well Under $400K Is A Rare Find With Size, Upgrades, And Serious Potential. The Original Home Was Built In 1949. Local Lore Says It Was Constructed By Stetson Students As A Bomb Shelter. This Solid Concrete Property Offers Over 3,000 Square Feet On Nearly Half An Acre. Step Inside To A Welcoming Living Room With Wood Stove That Greets You Right Away. Continue Through The Home To Find The Kitchen, Followed By A Dining Room With Sliding Glass Doors That Open Onto One Of Two Screened Porches—Perfect For Indoor-Outdoor Living. A Later Addition Created A Separate Wing With A Beautiful Owner's Suite, Family Room With Wet Bar, And A Cozy Double-Sided Gas Fireplace—Ideal For Multigenerational Living Or Flexible Use. Inside, Enjoy A Tankless Gas Water Heater And A Natural Gas Whole-House Generator For Added Efficiency And Peace Of Mind. The Generator Is A Major Bonus During Hurricane Season. Stove, Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer, And Dryer All Convey With The Home. Outdoor Highlights Include Screened Porches, A Block-Built Shed With Carport, And An Additional Utility Shed With An A/C Window Unit. The Oversized Lot Offers Room To Garden, Relax, Or Expand. With Incredible Bones And Unique History, This Property Is Ready For Updates To Match Your Style. Close To DeLand’s Charming Downtown And Stetson University, This Is A One-Of-A-Kind Home.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

February 4, 2026

Data Last Updated:

February 10, 2026 at 12:22AM

Listing Office:

WATSON REALTY CORP : 386-734-4559

Listing Agent:

Kelly D'Errico : 386-561-8931

MLS ID:

V4947102

Interior

• General: Ceiling Fans(s)Split Bedroom
• Rooms: Bonus RoomFamily RoomFormal Dining Room Separate
• Appliances: DryerMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorTankless Water HeaterWasher
• Laundry: InsideLaundry Room
• Flooring: CarpetLaminate
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: CentralElectricNatural Gas
• Fireplace: Family RoomGasLiving RoomPrimary BedroomFireplace

Exterior

• General: LightingRain GuttersSliding Doors
• Style: Ranch
• Other Structures: Shed(s)WorkshopEnclosedScreened
• Parking: Driveway

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• General: BlockOneSlab

Location

• Road/Access: Asphalt
• Originating MLS: Stellar MLS
• County: Volusia

Lot

• Zoning: RESIDENTIALLOTS 5 & 6 SUB N 1/2 BLK 92 DELAND PER OR 2609 PG 1768 PER UNREC D/C PER OR 6955 PG 2687 PER OR 8719 PG 0508700818000050

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable AvailableElectricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedPublic
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: Stellar MLS
• Ownership: Fee Simple