Jamaica Bay
Homes for Sale in Boynton Beach, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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As of September 2026, Jamaica Bay in Boynton Beach, FL has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $157,000, $125 per square foot, a median 312 days on market, sellers accepting 62% of original asking (-15% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1973–1981; 5 of 5 report an HOA (median $270/mo). At the median price and Palm Beach County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.72 mills, annual property tax runs about $2,940 ($2,170 with the full homestead exemption).
Jamaica Bay in Boynton Beach sits at a $138,500 median — a price point that reflects turnover in an older condo or townhome stock where condition and unit location within the community drive most of the spread. At $134 per square foot, you are paying for Palm Beach County proximity, not renovation or amenity load. The 258-day median time on market tells you this is a buyer's market with room to negotiate; sellers who price realistically close, those who do not wait.
The 17.8% year-over-year decline in median price is the headline — it marks either a mix shift toward smaller or less-updated units or genuine price compression as interest rates and insurance premiums filter marginal buyers out of the market. Four closings in the window is slim volume, so each transaction moves the median visibly. If you are buying, you have leverage and time. If you are selling, you need condition, realistic pricing, and patience.
Jamaica Bay right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 8.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Beaches MLS records, as of September 12, 2026. Confidence: Low (2 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($157K) is down 15.1% from the prior 12 months ($185K). With about 3 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12. Confidence: Low (3 and 5 sales in the two windows).
What's unique here: the median sale price is about 70% below the typical Palm Beach County sale ($157K vs $515K, trailing 12 months, Beaches MLS records).
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Updated September 12, 2026 · Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Jamaica Bay market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $157K ($125 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 312 days on market for closed sales, and 8.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 15% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).
Jamaica Bay is a low-cost entry into Boynton Beach, where the median sits at $138,500 and days on market run long. Condition and negotiation matter more than amenity here.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Jamaica Bay is best for.
Best for
- Buyers stretching every dollar to stay in Palm Beach County and willing to trade condition and amenity for price.
- Investors targeting cash-flowing rentals or value-add flips in a low-cost, negotiation-heavy market.
- Buyers prioritizing location over finish level and comfortable managing their own maintenance.
Probably not for
- Buyers expecting modern interiors, resort-style amenities, or a community that shows pride of ownership at every turn.
- Sellers needing a quick close or top-dollar exit in a market where inventory sits and prices have compressed.
- Anyone relying on fast appreciation or a hot resale market to validate the purchase within a short hold period.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 12 of each year, from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($157K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($185K) IS the -15.1% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 7 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
28% of homes for sale in ZIP 33436 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-12).
Jamaica Bay Market Scorecard
Jamaica Bay is currently a buyer-leaning market. About 8.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $132,420, and homes go under contract in about 224 days.
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Jamaica Bay
Live MLS inventory for Jamaica Bay. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Jamaica Bay listings as of 2026-09-12, priced high to low. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. Tap any home to ask about it.
Jamaica Bay on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Beaches MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Palm Beach County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Hidden Oaks K-8 · Elementary
- Congress · Middle
- Boynton Beach · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Jamaica Bay listings and can change; always confirm with Palm Beach County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Jamaica Bay address.
The Jamaica Bay buying strategy.
If we were buying in Jamaica Bay 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.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
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 Jamaica Bay.
What the numbers say
The $138,500 median reflects a mature community — likely condos or townhomes built decades ago — where unit condition, floor, and view dictate value more than the community itself. At $134 per square foot, you are below the county average, which means you are trading amenity, finish level, or both for location and price. Buyers looking for granite counters and stainless appliances will find original interiors unless a seller has invested in updates.
A 258-day median time on market is a clear signal: this is a negotiation environment. Sellers are waiting for qualified buyers, and buyers have the upper hand if they can close without friction. The 17.8% year-over-year drop in median price is significant — either smaller units are closing or sellers are accepting the reality of a shifted market. With only four closings in the recent window, each sale is an event, and the data swings with unit type and condition.
No community amenities surfaced in current listings, so you are buying the unit and the location — not a pool, clubhouse, or fitness center. That keeps fees lower but removes the resort-style draw some Palm Beach County buyers expect. This is housing, not a lifestyle product, and the market is pricing it accordingly.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Jamaica Bay. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Jamaica Bay buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (1.4). Basis: Recent Direction -15.1% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 8.0 months of supply; Pricing Power 62.1% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market where median time on market stretches past eight months and every transaction is a negotiation, you need a broker who knows how to read condition, pull comps that reflect true unit-level differences, and price a listing so it closes instead of sitting. Momentum underwrites every recommendation with data, walks properties honestly, and will tell you when a unit is overpriced or under-maintained before you write the offer. We close deals in slow markets because we do not waste time on fantasy pricing or unqualified hope.
Jamaica Bay in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Jamaica Bay buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Jamaica Bay sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Jamaica Bay, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (34 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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