Deland by Maronda Homes

Are you in search of more private and secluded homesites near the historic city of Deland and DeLeon Springs? Maronda Homes offers some unique opportunities in and around these historical natural treasures of North Central Florida. Once nicknamed the "Athens of Florida," the City of Deland was founded in 1876.

One shall not resist strolling and exploring the well-preserved historic downtown streets and then following the path on one of Florida's oldest campuses of Stetson University. This historic, quaint college is nestled amongst magnificent oaks, tree canopy-lined streets, and dotted with preserved architectural buildings. Just fifteen minutes directly north of Deland lies the natural spring waters of DeLeon Springs.

As presumed, the springs were named after the famous Juan Ponce de Leon and once held the Ponce de Leon Springs Hotel in 1924-25. Over the next 25 years, the destination expanded into a larger tourist attraction and finally resting as State Park in 1982. Rest and relax in one of spacious lots and homes, then grab your bathing suit and take a dip in the fresh springs of 16 gallons of water at your leisure.