How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Lakes of Delray, Delray Beach
In Lakes of Delray, recent sales run a median of about $171,000 ($151/sq ft), typically closing in about 80 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Lakes of Delray agent from an average one.
Lakes of Delray recorded 40 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $171,000, averaging 80 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Lakes of Delray real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Lakes of Delray market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Lakes of Delray neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Lakes of Delray
The best Lakes of Delray agents share four things: local sales experience (they’ve actually closed deals here), pricing accuracy built on real comps, marketing that reaches the right buyers, and negotiation that protects your money. In Lakes of Delray, homes can take time to sell (a median of 80 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference.
That local nuance is why a Lakes of Delray specialist beats a generalist: they know the streets, the HOAs, the school zones, and what buyers here will and won’t pay for.
Recent market activity in Lakes of Delray
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Lakes of Delray (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: Seller's Market. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Lakes of Delray
Real homes recently closed in Lakes of Delray — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 15496 Lakes Of Delray Boulevard #206 | 2 bd / 2 ba · 940 sqft · closed 2026-08-27 | $105,000 |
| 15216 Lakes Of Delray Boulevard #126 | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,100 sqft · closed 2026-08-12 | $110,000 |
| 15451 Pembridge Drive #217 | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,150 sqft · closed 2026-07-31 | $132,500 |
| 15126 Ashland Street #237G | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,150 sqft · closed 2026-07-29 | $234,990 |
| 15355 Lakes Of Delray Boulevard #314 | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,485 sqft · closed 2026-07-02 | $167,500 |
| 15461 Pembridge Drive #207 | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,362 sqft · closed 2026-06-30 | $271,000 |
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. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Lakes of Delray sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 120 recorded Lakes of Delray closings since 2024, half landed between $159,375 and $230,000 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $94,850 and the highest $316,000. If your home sits outside the middle band, the reason usually shows up in the size table below before it shows up in condition.
| Sold price band | Share of closings | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Under $150,000 | 21 (18%) | |
| $150,000 – $191,667 | 38 (32%) | |
| $191,667 – $233,333 | 32 (27%) | |
| $233,333 – $275,000 | 19 (16%) | |
| None and up | 10 (8%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Lakes of Delray
The same recorded closings, split into thirds by living area. Find the row your home falls in: the $/sqft figure times your square footage is the recorded-sales bracket for homes like yours here — a starting range from real closings, not a valuation of your specific property. Smaller homes here have been selling at a higher price per square foot than larger ones ($167 vs $161) — the usual pattern, since lot, kitchen and baths do not scale with floor area.
| Size group | Median $/sqft | Median sold | Sold range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smaller homes 760–1,100 sq ft | $167 | $167,500 | $94,850 – $290,000 | 40 |
| Mid-size homes 1,100–1,150 sq ft | $164 | $188,495 | $115,000 – $277,500 | 40 |
| Larger homes 1,150–1,485 sq ft | $161 | $220,000 | $132,500 – $316,000 | 40 |
How Lakes of Delray compares to its neighbors
Pricing a home means knowing the alternatives buyers are weighing. The five nearest tracked communities, side by side:
| Community | Median | $/sq ft | DOM | Momentum Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes of Delray | $171,000 | $151 | 80 d | 71 |
| Gramercy Square | $470,000 | $251 | – | 53 |
| Coconut Key | $416,000 | $320 | 207 d | 48 |
| Hammock Reserve | $658,000 | $392 | 44 d | 64 |
| Huntington Lakes | $134,000 | $120 | 124 d | 46 |
| Las Verdes | $242,000 | $237 | 134 d | 64 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30.
What is on the market in Lakes of Delray right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 11 active listings (plus 6 pending) asking from $170,000 to $254,900, median $219,000; 5 of 11 have been on the market over 60 days (median 54 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 1982 and 1994 (median 1986); 29 of 29 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $725/mo; none of the 28 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 20 ft); the features listings here most often name are Pool, Billiard Room, Pickleball Court(s), Fitness Center, Clubhouse and Shuffleboard Court. For a seller this is the competition a buyer will tour alongside your home; for a buyer, the stale share is where negotiating room usually is. See the current Lakes of Delray listings →
Which way this market is moving
Active inventory across Palm Beach County has fallen over the past year (-17%). About 22% of county listings currently carry a price cut, which tells you how much negotiating room the average seller has already conceded. Lakes of Delray itself has appreciated about 0% over the period Momentum’s MLS data tracks — a community-level trend, not the county average. A strong local agent will reconcile these numbers with what is happening on your exact street before recommending a price.
What it costs to own in Lakes of Delray
On a median-priced Lakes of Delray home ($171,000), property taxes at Palm Beach County’s typical millage of 18.7191 run roughly $2,265 a year with the homestead exemption applied — before any CDD or special-district charges, which vary by community.
The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Palm Beach County is about $1,753 a year (April 2026 filings); private-market quotes differ, and a good agent will tell you which carriers are actually writing here.
Run the real numbers before you commit: what selling nets you, whether your Save Our Homes benefit moves with you, and rent vs buy in Palm Beach County.
At Lakes of Delray’s $171,000 median and Palm Beach County’s adopted 18.72 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $3,200 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $2,430 with the full Florida homestead exemption — a buyer’s first-year figure; a long-time owner’s Save Our Homes cap can be far lower, which is one reason resale taxes jump at closing. Municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county; see the Palm Beach County tax page.
Rents and the investor math
Typical asking rent across Palm Beach County sits near $2,648 a month (Zillow’s rent index). Rents are moving about 2.9% year over year. County-level yield math pencils to roughly a 6.69% cap rate on typical numbers, before expenses. Home prices run about 5.85x the county’s median household income, the affordability backdrop every buyer here negotiates inside. If you are weighing an investment purchase in Lakes of Delray, ask your agent for community-level rent comps rather than county averages — the spread between communities is wide.
Who is moving to Palm Beach County, and what they earn
The county lost a net 1,374 people in the latest IRS county-migration year. Households moving IN average $177,212 in income versus $98,618 for those moving out — movers arriving here earn more than those leaving, which shapes what sellers can ask and what buyers compete against. The biggest out-of-state feeder markets are NY, NJ, MA. Median household income in Palm Beach County has grown about 35% since 2018 ($81,115 now). Population is up about 4% over the same stretch. An agent who knows these flows can tell you which way demand in Lakes of Delray is actually pointing, not just where prices have been.
Sources: IRS SOI county-to-county migration; U.S. Census income and population estimates. County-level data for context; community demand varies within the county.
School context you can verify: the Palm Beach County school district earned a district grade of A from the Florida Department of Education (2025-26) and has held an A since 2024. Attendance zones vary by address, so confirm the zoned schools for any specific home with the district.
11 for sale · 4 pending — the inventory any agent you interview should already know street by street.
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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. Listings shown as of 2026-09-05; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Lakes of Delray
Come pre-approved, not pre-qualified, and be ready to move within days of a new listing. In a market like Lakes of Delray’s, your agent’s job is speed and terms: escalation strategy, appraisal-gap planning, and knowing which contingencies you can safely keep. Ask any agent you interview how their last three Lakes of Delray buyers won.
If you’re selling in Lakes of Delray
You have leverage, but overpricing still kills momentum — homes that sit past the median days on market start fielding lowball offers. Price at the data, prep properly, and make buyers compete in week one. Your listing agent’s first-week marketing plan matters more than their commission number.
Questions to ask before you hire a Lakes of Delray agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Lakes of Delray in the last year — the community recorded 40?
- How would you price my home against the $151 per square foot Lakes of Delray closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 80 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 3 months of supply in Lakes of Delray, is this a market where you would advise me to negotiate or hold firm?
- How and how often will you communicate with me?
- Can you share recent client references?
Why community expertise matters in Lakes of Delray
Inside Lakes of Delray itself, recorded closings have run from $167 per square foot on the smaller homes to $161 on the larger ones — a gap of 4% that a community average hides. An agent who prices from the size table above, not the headline median, is the difference between a home that lingers and one that sells for more, faster.
Top listing agents vs. buyer’s agents in Lakes of Delray
If you’re selling in Lakes of Delray, a top listing agent’s pricing, staging, and marketing are what win top dollar — the same skills behind a strong home sale. If you’re buying, a sharp buyer’s agent protects you in negotiation and inspections. The best Lakes of Delray Realtors do both well; ask any agent you interview which side they’re strongest on and how they’d handle yours.
Meet your local expert
Brittany co-founded Momentum Realty, a RealTrends 500 brokerage (ranked #440 in the U.S.) with 320+ agents and $3.5B+ in closed sales across Florida. Tell her what you’re looking for and she’ll connect you with the right local Momentum specialist — and make sure you’re taken care of from first call to closing.
“I have now worked with Brittany and the Brooks Group / Momentum Realty to both buy and sell a property over the past 3 years. I had an outstanding experience.” — A. Lloyd, Zillow
Related Lakes of Delray resources
- Homes for sale & Lakes of Delray neighborhood guide
- Palm Beach County real estate market
- Sell your Lakes of Delray home with a local expert
- Palm Beach County homestead exemption
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Lakes of Delray, as of 2026-08-30, and will change over time. This is general guidance on how to choose an agent, not a ranking or endorsement of any individual. Equal Housing Opportunity.