REAL ESTATE

House on John Anderson Drive with musical roots is Ormond’s top sale

The home was built in 1950 by the late Thurman Gillespy, Jr. and his wife Elaine, who were instrumental in bringing the London Symphony Orchestra to town in the 1960s.


  • By
  • | 12:30 p.m. August 1, 2024
The house at 880 John Anderson Drive has only had two owners. Photo courtesy of Realty Pros Assured
The house at 880 John Anderson Drive has only had two owners. Photo courtesy of Realty Pros Assured
  • Ormond Beach Observer
  • Real Estate
  • Share

A house at 880 John Anderson Drive in Sunny Shores was the top real estate transaction for June 14-24 in Ormond Beach and Ormond-by-the-Sea. The home, formerly owned by an award-winning American songwriter and producer, sold on June 14 for $1,725,000. Built in 1950 by the late Thurman Gillespy, Jr. and his wife Elaine, who were instrumental in bringing the London Symphony Orchestra to town in the 1960s, the house is a 4/4 with two half-baths and has a pool, three fireplaces, a private dock, boathouse and 3,922 square feet. 

Ormond Beach

Hunter’s Ridge

The house at 33 Laurel Ridge Break sold on June 24 for $610,000. Built in 1991, the house is a 3/3 and has one fireplace, a pool, an outdoor kitchen and 2,305 square feet. It last sold in 2019 for $405,000.

Plantation Bay

The house at 1288 Royal Pointe Lane sold on June 17 for $640,000. Built in 2006 the house is a 4/2 and has a pool, heated spa and $640,000. It last sold in 2014 for $295,000.

The house at 1307 Hansberry Lane sold on June 14 for $367,500. Built in 2005, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,551 square feet. It last sold in 2012 for $147,500.

Ocean Gardens

The house at 1715 John Anderson Drive sold on June 18 for $810,000. Built in 1961, the house is a 4/3 and has a pool and 2,413 square feet. It last sold in 2021 for $775,000.

Carrollwood

The house at 1808 Green Place sold on June 21 for $192,000. Built in 1975, the house is a 3/1.5 and has 1,352 square feet. It last sold in 2005 for $125,000 

Seaside Homes

The house at Seaside Drive sold on June 14 for $409,500. Built in 1957, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,266 square feet. It last sold in 2020 for $300,000.

Park Ridge

The house at 3 Park Meadow Circle sold on June 24 for $417,000. Built in 1990, the house is a 3/2 and has one fireplace, a pool and 1,470 square feet. It last sold in 2015 for $174,600.

Ormond Terrace

The house at 200 Rosewood Ave. sold on June 21 for $460,000. Built in 1974, the house is a 4/2 and has 1,819 square feet. It last sold in 2012 for $115,000.

Avalon By The Sea

The house at 138 Via Madrid sold on June 14 for $519,000. Built in 2008, the house is a 3/2.5 and has 1,954 square feet.

Halifax Plantation

The house at 1321 Cork Drive sold on June 14 for $348,990. Built in 2024 the house is 3/2 and 1,614 square feet.

Breakaway Trails

The house at 5 High Bluff Way sold on June 20 for $975,000. Built in 1999, the house is a 6/4 and has a pool, one fireplace and 3,939 square feet. It last sold in 2016 for $470,500. 

John Adams, of Adams, Cameron & Co. Realtors, contributed to this report.

 

Latest News

×

Your free article limit has been reached this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited digital access to our award-winning local news.