Delray Beach
Homes for Sale in Delray Beach, FL
All 1,477 homes for sale in Delray Beach, FL · median $285,000 · 130 homes for sale in 33444 · Palm Beach County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Photo via Beaches MLS
As of September 2026, the MLS records 44 closed sales in Delray Beach in Delray Beach, FL since 2002, the most recent in March 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $405,000 to $3,165,000 (median $745,000), on homes of 1,092 to 3,248 sq ft. Across Delray Beach as a whole, 1,412 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $359,500, 58 median days on market, with 488 homes for sale today. At that median and Palm Beach County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.72 mills, annual property tax runs about $13,950 ($13,170 with the full homestead exemption).
Delray Beach sits at a $725K median with a cost structure of $574 per square foot—pricing that reflects coastal proximity, walkability to Atlantic Avenue, and the premium built into established Palm Beach County addresses. At 62 days on market and a 9.4% year-over-year price decline, this is a correcting market where sellers are adjusting to a buyer environment that demands condition and location precision.
What you pay here is dictated by three things: distance to the ocean, age and renovation quality, and whether the property sits in Old School Square's orbit or farther west. The current pace favors prepared buyers who can move on the right home, but it also means sellers need realistic pricing and pre-listing work to avoid extended DOM.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Delray BeachHomes for Sale in Delray Beach, FL right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Delray Beach delivers true coastal-town walkability, a central Atlantic Avenue corridor, and an established Palm Beach County market where price reflects proximity and finish as much as square footage. This is not a subdivision—it's a city with varied inventory and a buyer base that knows exactly what they want.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 40 homes in Delray Beach that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1940 and 2025 (median 1955), with a median living area of about 1,281 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 95% are single-family homes. Source: BeachesMLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Delray Beach is best for.
Best for
- Coastal buyers with $700K+ budgets who prioritize walkability, dining, and Atlantic Ocean proximity over suburban quiet.
- Downsizers leaving larger homes who want established neighborhoods, cultural amenities, and the ability to live car-optional.
- Investors or second-home buyers comfortable with a correcting market and willing to wait for the right combination of condition and location.
Probably not for
- First-time buyers stretching to the $725K median without reserves for maintenance, insurance, or needed updates.
- Buyers seeking new construction, HOA-managed communities, or turnkey suburban convenience.
- Anyone expecting rapid appreciation or a return to the tight, overbid market of recent years—this is a buyer's environment, and it will take time to stabilize.
The market around Delray Beach
Delray Beach is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33444, 171 homes are on the market and 20% are under contract — a steady corner of Delray Beach.
Across Palm Beach County, 10,069 homes are active and 3,196 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 33444 (Delray Beach), 410 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $724K ($424/sq ft), up 11.1% year over year, with a median 60 days on market. Right now 90 active and 17 pending listings put supply at about 4.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33444 housing market and the Palm Beach County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Delray Beach specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Delray Beach
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Delray Beach, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Market
Palm Beach County Total Home Sales Jump for 10th Consecutive Month
Palm Beach County total home sales rose 22.3% year-over-year in June 2026 to 2,456 transactions, with total dollar volume up 53.90% to $2.7 billion. The single-family median sale price increased to $700,000 and the condominium median rose to $325,000.
What it may mean for the marketRising sales volume and median prices signal strengthening demand and higher valuations across the Palm Beach County housing market. The site is about 17 miles north of Delray Beach.
Source: MIAMI REALTORS - July 2026Development
The Berkeley Palm Beach Breaks Ground at 550 South Australian Avenue in West Palm Beach
The Berkeley Palm Beach broke ground on a 25-story tower with 193 condominium residences at 550 South Australian Avenue overlooking Clear Lake, developed by Al Adelson with Arquitectonica as designer. Sales have exceeded $120 million and completion is anticipated in 2029.
What it may mean for the marketA new 25-story condominium tower adds high-end for-sale housing supply to the downtown West Palm Beach market and continues vertical development along the Clear Lake waterfront. The project is about 17 miles north of Delray Beach, elsewhere in Palm Beach County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - June 2026Development
Developers Plan Two 31-Story Towers for 2085 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach
Terra and BH Group filed plans for 281 residential condominiums across two 31-story towers on a 1.55-acre site at 2085 N Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach. The nearly 440,000-square-foot project includes about 4,385 square feet of retail and 362 parking spaces.
What it may mean for the marketTwo proposed 31-story towers would add for-sale condominium supply and ground-floor retail along the North Flagler Drive waterfront in West Palm Beach. The project is about 18 miles north of Delray Beach, elsewhere in Palm Beach County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - June 2026Development
Alton Delray in Delray Beach Breaks Ground with $92 Million Construction Loan
Kolter Multifamily broke ground on Alton Delray, a 386-unit multifamily community across six-story buildings on a 12.31-acre former industrial site at 2101 S. Congress Avenue, backed by a $92 million construction loan from Madison Realty Capital. The plan includes 154 workforce housing units under Florida's Live Local Act and 232 market-rate units, with delivery expected in late 2027.
What it may mean for the marketA 386-unit rental community converts a former industrial parcel into new multifamily supply on the Congress Avenue corridor and adds workforce and market-rate housing to the Delray Beach market. The site is about 2 miles southwest of Delray Beach.
Source: Florida YIMBY - June 2026Development
300-Unit 'The Pierce' Slated for Summer Groundbreaking at 115 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach
Affiliated Development's The Pierce, a mixed-use project with 300 apartments and 17,015 square feet of retail at 115 N. Federal Highway in downtown Boynton Beach, is slated to start construction in summer 2026. The unit mix includes 150 market-rate apartments and 150 workforce housing units for households earning 80 to 120% of area median income, with 587 parking spaces.
What it may mean for the marketA 300-unit mixed-use project adds rental housing and retail to downtown Boynton Beach and advances redevelopment along the North Federal Highway corridor. The project is about 5 miles north of Delray Beach, elsewhere in Palm Beach County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - May 2026Development
25-Story Mixed-Use Tower to Feature Workforce Housing at 120 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach
Developer Jeff Greene proposed a 25-story tower with 399 apartments at 120 S Dixie Highway in downtown West Palm Beach, with about 160 units set aside for households earning at or below 120% of area median income. The plan includes 7,550 square feet of retail and 236 parking spaces and was reviewed by the city's Plans and Plats Review Committee on May 14.
What it may mean for the marketA proposed 25-story mixed-use tower would add rental housing, including income-restricted units, plus retail space to the downtown West Palm Beach market on the South Dixie Highway corridor. The project is about 17 miles north of Delray Beach, elsewhere in Palm Beach County.
Source: Florida YIMBY
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Delray Beach buying strategy.
If we were buying in Delray Beach today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Delray Beach.
The market right now
The headline is correction. Prices are down 9.4% year-over-year, and inventory is sitting longer—62 days median time on market tells you this is no longer the compressed, overbid environment of recent years. Buyers have room to negotiate, particularly on homes that need updates or lack the location advantages that define Delray Beach value.
At $725K median, you are buying into a market where condition and walkability drive premiums. Ocean-side properties, renovated mid-century stock near Pineapple Grove, and anything walking distance to the beach or downtown will hold pricing power. Farther west or needing work, and you will see softer demand and more negotiation leverage. The per-square-foot cost of $574 reflects the coastal tax—you are paying for place as much as property.
The three closings in the snapshot window suggest steady but selective activity. This is not a stalled market; it is a market where buyers are patient and sellers must be sharp. Overpricing or neglecting pre-listing repairs will cost you months, not weeks. For buyers, the opportunity is in taking your time and pressing on price where condition or location falls short of the ask.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Delray Beach. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Delray Beach rewards agents who know the micro-markets—Seagate versus Lake Ida, Tropic Isle versus Veterans Park—and can tell you when a listing is priced to the neighborhood or to a seller's wishful thinking. We walk the inventory, know the comps, and will tell you when to wait or when to write. In a correcting market, that clarity is the difference between overpaying and buying well.
Delray Beach in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 17, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (44 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Beaches MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Common questions about Delray Beach
Where is Delray Beach?
Delray Beach is a community in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, ZIP 33444 / 33445 / 33483.
Are there homes for sale in Delray Beach right now?
No active listings inside Delray Beach at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Delray Beach have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Delray Beach in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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