How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in The Pines of Delray, Delray Beach
In The Pines of Delray, recent sales run a median of about $180,000 ($156/sq ft), typically closing in about 165 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong The Pines of Delray agent from an average one.
The Pines of Delray recorded 12 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $180,000, averaging 165 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great The Pines of Delray real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current The Pines of Delray market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the The Pines of Delray neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in The Pines of Delray
The best The Pines 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 The Pines of Delray, homes can take time to sell (a median of 165 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference.
That local nuance is why a The Pines 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 The Pines of Delray
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for The Pines of Delray (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data). Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in The Pines of Delray
Real homes recently closed in The Pines of Delray — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 2331 Croton Lane #B | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,089 sqft · closed 2026-07-29 | $130,000 |
| 1621 Nw 20Th Avenue #203 | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,335 sqft · closed 2026-06-01 | $152,500 |
| 1140 Boxwood Drive #102 | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,167 sqft · closed 2026-05-20 | $179,000 |
| 1141 Boxwood Drive #B | 2 bd / 1.5 ba · 982 sqft · closed 2026-03-17 | $125,500 |
| 1051 Orange Terrace #101 | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,167 sqft · closed 2026-03-05 | $190,000 |
| 1040 N Palm Lane #C | 2 bd / 1.5 ba · 982 sqft · closed 2026-02-27 | $215,000 |
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 The Pines of Delray sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 41 recorded The Pines of Delray closings since 2024, half landed between $152,500 and $230,000 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $119,400 and the highest $307,000. 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 $125,000 | 1 (2%) | |
| $125,000 – $166,667 | 13 (32%) | |
| $166,667 – $208,333 | 11 (27%) | |
| $208,333 – $250,000 | 10 (24%) | |
| None and up | 6 (15%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in The Pines 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. Larger homes here have been selling at a higher price per square foot than smaller ones ($181 vs $159) — less common, and usually a sign of newer or upgraded product at the top of the range.
| Size group | Median $/sqft | Median sold | Sold range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smaller homes 912–1,167 sq ft | $159 | $185,000 | $125,500 – $273,000 | 13 |
| Mid-size homes 1,167–1,167 sq ft | $159 | $185,000 | $130,000 – $262,347 | 13 |
| Larger homes 1,167–1,466 sq ft | $181 | $220,000 | $119,400 – $307,000 | 15 |
How The Pines 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pines of Delray | $180,000 | $156 | 165 d | 50 |
| High Point of Delray Beach | $154,000 | $134 | 64 d | 42 |
| Sherwood Park | $900,000 | $449 | 168 d | 47 |
| Delaire Country Club | $2.38M | $749 | 141 d | 50 |
| High Point of Delray West | $141,000 | $131 | 142 d | 32 |
| Rainberry Bay | $294,000 | $202 | 90 d | 54 |
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 The Pines of Delray right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 4 active listings (plus 1 pending) asking from $135,000 to $220,000, median $179,250; 3 of 4 have been on the market over 60 days (median 150 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 1975 and 1981 (median 1977); 17 of 17 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $623/mo; none of the 17 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 16 ft); the features listings here most often name are Fitness Center, Clubhouse, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Community Room and Street Lights. 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 The Pines 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. The Pines 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 The Pines of Delray
On a median-priced The Pines of Delray home ($180,000), property taxes at Palm Beach County’s typical millage of 18.7191 run roughly $2,433 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 The Pines of Delray’s $180,000 median and Palm Beach County’s adopted 18.72 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $3,370 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $2,600 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 The Pines 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 The Pines 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.
4 for sale · 1 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 The Pines of Delray
Time is on your side in The Pines of Delray right now. Tour aggressively, compare concessions — rate buydowns and credits often beat a small price cut — and let your agent use days-on-market as negotiating leverage. Every price cut on a listing is information.
If you’re selling in The Pines of Delray
Selling into a slower The Pines of Delray market means prep and pricing are the whole game. Interview agents on their marketing reach beyond the MLS, their plan for the first 14 days, and what they would do at day 45 if showings stall. The wrong list price costs more than any commission difference.
Questions to ask before you hire a The Pines of Delray agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near The Pines of Delray in the last year — the community recorded 12?
- How would you price my home against the $156 per square foot The Pines of Delray closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 165 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 4 months of supply in The Pines 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 The Pines of Delray
Inside The Pines of Delray itself, recorded closings have run from $159 per square foot on the smaller homes to $181 on the larger ones — a gap of 13% 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 The Pines of Delray
If you’re selling in The Pines 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 The Pines 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 The Pines of Delray resources
- Homes for sale & The Pines of Delray neighborhood guide
- Palm Beach County real estate market
- Sell your The Pines of Delray home with a local expert
- Palm Beach County homestead exemption
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