Sabal Lakes in Delray Beach

Sabal Lakes
Homes for Sale in Delray Beach, FL

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Community in Delray Beach · Palm Beach County · ZIP 33401
269 homesBuilt 1989–2005Median sale $726K
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Live Market Pulse
56/100
Market Heat
Normal for Sabal Lakes
2013 → 2026 · 91 at the 2021 peak
0 is Sabal Lakes's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 56. How it's scored

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Built fromLive Beaches MLS data25 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Sabal Lakes in Delray Beach, FL has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 18 recorded sales closed at a median of $726,000, $335 per square foot, a median 13 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking (+3% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1989–2004; 16 of 16 report an HOA (median $174/mo); none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 17 ft). At the median price and Palm Beach County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.72 mills, annual property tax runs about $13,590 ($12,820 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Sabal Lakes Housing Pulse Beaches MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$726K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 3.3% vs the prior 12 months
+3.3%
1-yr price change
n = 18 and 14 sales in the two windows
$335/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $335 in 2026
96.0%
Sale vs ask
+242%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $212K median in 2012
Tempo
1.3mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
14days
Median DOM · closed
6 days at the 2021 low
50%
Under contract
Palm Beach: 24% (3,196 of 13,265)
2 · 2
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
18
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 22 a year
Ownership and context
78%
Owner-occupied · Sabal Lakes
210 of 269 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
22%
Non-owner-occupied · Sabal Lakes
incl. 7% trust or LLC-held · 100% out-of-state
269
Homes in the community
269 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 25 years of records
Est. 1989
Community established
homes built 1989-2005, median 1994 (FL DOR 2025)
2,187sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
6.7%/yr
Turnover rate
about 18 of 269 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Sabal Lakes is a numerically thin market—twenty closings over the trailing window—but the velocity is unmistakable. Median time on market sits at just over two weeks, and the $726K median reflects a product that commands mid-$300s per square foot. That pricing is consistent with condition-driven value: buyers here are paying for finished interiors, pool amenity, and proximity to central Delray Beach amenities, not community recreation infrastructure.

Year-over-year appreciation of 3.6 percent is modest in absolute terms but rational given the basis; the 251 percent gain since 2012 tells you this is a mature asset class that has already absorbed its major revaluation. Expect competition on any well-presented listing, but not the frenzy that characterized the prior cycle. Sellers should price to the comps and prepare for a fast close; buyers should come pre-qualified and ready to move.

Sabal Lakes Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 12, 2026

Sabal Lakes right now

🔴 Seller-leaning market. 1.3 months of supply and 50% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.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: High (4 active and pending listings, 18 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($726K) is up 3.3% from the prior 12 months ($702K) and up 242% since 2012. With about 22 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: Medium (18 and 14 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated September 19, 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

Sabal Lakes market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $726K ($335 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 14 days on market for closed sales, and 1.3 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 3% from the prior 12 months and up 242% since 2012, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (18 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 33401 (Delray Beach), 777 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $412K ($363/sq ft), up 1.7% year over year, with a median 61 days on market. Right now 134 active and 35 pending listings put supply at about 4.2 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33401 housing market and the Palm Beach County market.

Sabal Lakes is a community of 269 homes in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, built between 1989 and 2005 (median 1994.0), with a median living area of about 2,084 square feet. 78% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Sabal Lakes is a Delray Beach single-family neighborhood trading at $726K median with zero identified community amenities—value here is location, lot, and home condition, not shared recreation.

Best for

  • Buyers with $726K budget seeking a finished home in Delray Beach who prioritize individual property over shared amenities.
  • Investors or second-home buyers who value fast liquidity and low HOA overhead.
  • Move-up buyers exiting townhome or condo ownership who want a detached single-family footprint without resort-style fees.

Probably not for

  • Buyers expecting community pools, fitness centers, or gated security as part of the purchase.
  • First-time buyers stretching budget who need entry pricing well below the current $726K median.
  • Buyers who require a long due-diligence window or cannot compete in a sub-twenty-day DOM environment.

Windows contain 12 to 37 sales each (18 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$400K$600K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 3.3% year over year; up 242% since 2012.
Every sale since 2001 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M2k3k
549 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$200$30020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $116 in 2012 to a $335 peak in 2026; $335 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
204020122014201620182020202220242026
6 days at the 2021 low; 14 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
96.0% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
010203020122014201620182020202220242026
12 to 37 a year; 18 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
91 at the 2021 peak, 21 in the troughs, 56 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

19% of homes for sale in ZIP 33445 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 (2026-09-19).

Sabal Lakes Market Scorecard

Seller-leaning

Sabal Lakes is currently a seller-leaning market. About 1.3 months of supply, a median asking price of $631,950, and homes go under contract in about 38 days.

1.3
Months supply
$631,950
Median list
$726,000
Median sold
$427
List $/sqft
38
Days on mkt
2/2/18
Active/Pend/Sold

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.

Housing distress & ownership in Sabal Lakes, Delray Beach

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 24 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-13 → 2026-09-14)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. 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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Sabal Lakes

Live MLS inventory for Sabal Lakes. 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 Sabal Lakes listings as of 2026-09-17, 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.

Listing locations from Beaches MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Palm Beach County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Banyan Creek (Palm Beach) · Elementary
  • Carver Community · Middle
  • Atlantic · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Sabal Lakes 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 Sabal Lakes address.

If we were buying in Sabal Lakes today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Sabal Lakes.

Best Buy
Buyers seeking a finished single-family home in central Delray Beach without community amenity fees.
Biggest Risk
No shared amenities means all value is home-specific—condition and lot drive every dollar of resale.
Sweet Spot
Buyers who value location autonomy over clubhouse access and can close quickly.
Avoid If
You expect community recreation, a gated entry, or entry-level pricing below the current median.

What the market posture tells you

The fifteen-and-a-half-day median DOM is the headline number. It tells you inventory clears quickly, but not so quickly that every buyer is writing over ask. This is a functional market: properly priced homes move, overpriced homes sit. The $322.50 per square foot median is high enough to filter out fixer inventory but not so high that you're paying for resort-grade finishes or HOA-managed grounds.

With twenty closings in the trailing window and a moderate heat score of 51, Sabal Lakes is not a headline generator—it's a steady, repeat-transaction neighborhood where value is individual and transferable. The 3.6 percent year-over-year gain reflects stability, not speculation. Buyers should focus on comparative home condition and lot usability; sellers should focus on presentation and speed to market, because the window to capture attention is narrow.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sabal Lakes. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.1B+ · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction6.8/10
Liquidity & Demand8.7/10
Owner Commitment7.8/10
Pricing Power7.4/10

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 5 factors (8.1). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +242% since 2012; Recent Direction +3.3% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 1.3 months of supply; Owner Commitment 78% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 96.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

Sabal Lakes rewards local comp discipline and fast execution. Momentum agents know which streets command premiums, which updates drive multiple offers, and when to walk away from a listing that's priced to a neighbor's aspirations rather than the current DOM reality. In a sub-twenty-closing-per-period market, every transaction is visible and every misstep is expensive. We price to move, we negotiate without drama, and we close on time.

Sabal Lakes in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers seeking a finished single-family home in central Delray Beach without community amenity fees.
Biggest advantageMedian DOM under three weeks means well-priced inventory doesn't linger, rewarding decisiveness.
Biggest riskNo shared amenities means all value is home-specific—condition and lot drive every dollar of resale.
Sweet spotBuyers who value location autonomy over clubhouse access and can close quickly.
Avoid ifYou expect community recreation, a gated entry, or entry-level pricing below the current median.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Sabal Lakes homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Sabal Lakes.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $174/month (about $2,088/yr) · median of 82 MLS listings, most billed monthly
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $174 per month ($2,088 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 82 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed monthly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Sabal Lakes sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Sabal Lakes?
The median sale price in Sabal Lakes was $726K over the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 (18 closed sales, Beaches MLS).
How long do homes in Sabal Lakes take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 took a median 14 days on market (18 sales, Beaches MLS).
Is Sabal Lakes a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 12, 2026, Sabal Lakes leans toward sellers: 1.3 months of supply at the current sales pace (Beaches MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Sabal Lakes?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 269 homes in Sabal Lakes (public records).
What share of Sabal Lakes is owner-occupied?
78% of Sabal Lakes parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Sabal Lakes built?
Homes in Sabal Lakes were built between 1989 and 2005, with a median year built of 1994.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Have Sabal Lakes home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 242% since 2012, from $212K to $726K (Beaches MLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Sabal Lakes?
The best agent for Sabal Lakes is one who actively works Delray Beach and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Sabal Lakes.
How do I find a top Delray Beach real estate agent who knows Sabal Lakes?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Sabal Lakes and the wider Delray Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Sabal Lakes?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Sabal Lakes purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Sabal Lakes, and what county is it in?
Sabal Lakes is in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, FL, ZIP codes 33401, 33434, 33444, 33445.
Is Sabal Lakes a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Sabal Lakes: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $726K (18 sales), 102% above the Delray Beach median of $360K; homes took a median 14 days to go under contract; the assessment roll counts 269 homes, 78% of them homesteaded (owner-occupied); supply is 1.3 months at the current sales pace, which favors sellers. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
Buyers with $726K budget seeking a finished home in Delray Beach who prioritize individual property over shared amenities.Excellent fit
Investors or second-home buyers who value fast liquidity and low HOA overhead.Excellent fit
Move-up buyers exiting townhome or condo ownership who want a detached single-family footprint without resort-style fees.Excellent fit
Buyers expecting community pools, fitness centers, or gated security as part of the purchase.Probably not
First-time buyers stretching budget who need entry pricing well below the current $726K median.Probably not
Buyers who require a long due-diligence window or cannot compete in a sub-twenty-day DOM environment.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsBeaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 17, 2026)
Community market statsBeaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33401/33434/33444/33445/33455))
Under-contract sharesBeaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-08
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (549 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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Thinking of selling in Sabal Lakes? 18 recorded closings; median 13 days on market (window ending 2026-09-12). See the Palm Beach County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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