How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Ventura, Delray Beach
In Ventura: Top Realtors & Agents, recent sales run a median of about $718,000 ($397/sq ft) — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Ventura: Top Realtors & Agents agent from an average one.
Buying here? See Ventura Delray Beach homes for sale and the Ventura Delray Beach community guide.
Ventura recorded 2 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $718,000 — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers how to find the top realtors in Ventura, what makes a great Ventura real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Ventura market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Ventura neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
Top realtors in Ventura: what “top Ventura real estate agents” actually means
The best Ventura 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.
That local nuance is why a Ventura specialist beats a generalist: they know the streets, the HOAs, the school zones, and what buyers here will and won’t pay for. New to the process? Start with what a real estate agent actually does.
Recent market activity in Ventura
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Ventura (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-10-28):
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 Ventura
Real homes recently closed in Ventura — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 5056 Ventura Drive | 3 bd / 3 ba · 1,783 sqft · closed 2026-07-10 | $700,000 |
| 16677 Los Gatos Drive | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,833 sqft · closed 2026-01-07 | $735,000 |
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 Ventura sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 16 recorded Ventura closings since 2024, half landed between $553,750 and $670,000 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $525,000 and the highest $830,000. 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 $550,000 | 1 (6%) | |
| $550,000 – $616,667 | 6 (38%) | |
| $616,667 – $683,333 | 5 (31%) | |
| $683,333 – $750,000 | 2 (12%) | |
| None and up | 2 (12%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Ventura
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 ($344 vs $302) — 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 1,779–1,833 sq ft | $344 | $625,000 | $525,000 – $700,000 | 5 |
| Mid-size homes 1,833–1,833 sq ft | $344 | $630,000 | $555,000 – $830,000 | 5 |
| Larger homes 1,833–2,510 sq ft | $302 | $612,500 | $550,000 – $770,000 | 6 |
How Ventura 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura | $718,000 | $397 | – | 50 |
| Hammock Reserve | $665,000 | $394 | 73 d | 54 |
| Peninsula Village Greens | $628,000 | $303 | 83 d | 40 |
| Centra at Blue Lake | $766,000 | $365 | 89 d | 48 |
| University Park Country Club Estates | $710,000 | $460 | 83 d | 59 |
| Boca Delray Golf & Country Club | $541,000 | $284 | 71 d | 42 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-10-28.
Which way this market is moving
Active inventory across Palm Beach County has fallen over the past year (-17%). About 21% of county listings currently carry a price cut, which tells you how much negotiating room the average seller has already conceded. Ventura 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 Ventura
On a median-priced Ventura home ($718,000), property taxes at Palm Beach County’s typical millage of 18.7191 run roughly $12,504 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 Ventura’s $718,000 median and Palm Beach County’s adopted 18.72 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $13,440 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $12,670 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 $2,673 a month (Zillow’s rent index). Rents are moving about 3.8% year over year. County-level yield math pencils to roughly a 6.74% cap rate on typical numbers, before expenses. Home prices run about 5.87x the county’s median household income, the affordability backdrop every buyer here negotiates inside. If you are weighing an investment purchase in Ventura, 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 Ventura 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.
Roads, retail, schools and new construction change what homes in Ventura, Delray Beach are worth. Ask any agent you interview about the projects below — how they answer tells you whether they actually work this area. Last updated November 2026.
California-born Johnnie-O is listing a Delray Beach store at 321 E. Atlantic Ave. as coming soon, with no opening date announced. The brand already has Florida stores in Naples, Miramar Beach, Watersound and West Palm Beach.
Why it matters A new apparel retailer adds to the shopping mix along downtown Delray's Atlantic Avenue. The project is about 4 miles northeast of Ventura, elsewhere in Palm Beach County.
Source: WhatNow Miami ›Boca Paddle at 50 Jeffrey St. is a 100,000 square foot club with 19 pickleball courts and six padel courts, indoor and outdoor, targeting a November 18 debut. Amenities include locker rooms, saunas, cold plunges, coworking space and a Farmer's Table dining outlet.
Why it matters The club adds a large indoor and outdoor racquet-sport venue within reach of downtown Boca Raton and Mizner Park. The project is about 6 miles southeast of Ventura, elsewhere in Palm Beach County.
Source: WhatNow Miami ›Hyperion Group, Winter Properties, WREP and Silverstein Properties held a groundbreaking on October 6 for an eight-story, 371-unit rental project at 114-222 North Federal Highway. The project includes about 25,500 square feet of retail and a $108 million construction loan, with up to $11.5 million in CRA tax increment funding. Completion is estimated for late 2028.
Why it matters Adds rental inventory and ground-floor retail to downtown Boynton Beach near the Federal Highway corridor. The project is about 8 miles northeast of Ventura, elsewhere in Palm Beach County.
Source: Florida YIMBY ›The city manager's annual report says the city approved a guaranteed maximum price of $59.19 million for the Pompey Park renovation, nearly $4 million below the original estimate. Groundbreaking is scheduled for September 2026. The report also lists a roughly $287 million water treatment plant with completion expected in 2028.
Why it matters A major park renovation would upgrade recreation amenities in west central Delray Beach once construction is complete. The site is about 4 miles northeast of Ventura.
Source: Boca Post ›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.
Why it matters Rising sales volume and median prices signal strengthening demand and higher valuations across the Palm Beach County housing market. The site is about 20 miles north of Ventura.
Source: MIAMI REALTORS ›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.
Why it matters A 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 northeast of Ventura.
Source: Florida YIMBY ›Full Ventura, Delray Beach news timeline & guide ›
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown; details and timelines can change. General observation, not investment advice.
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If you’re buying in Ventura
Come pre-approved, not pre-qualified, and be ready to move within days of a new listing. In a market like Ventura’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 Ventura buyers won.
If you’re selling in Ventura
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 Ventura agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Ventura in the last year — the community recorded 2?
- How would you price my home against the $397 per square foot Ventura closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- What’s your marketing plan, and where will my home actually show up?
- How do you handle negotiations, inspections, and appraisal gaps?
- How and how often will you communicate with me?
- Can you share recent client references?
Why community expertise matters in Ventura
Inside Ventura itself, recorded closings have run from $344 per square foot on the smaller homes to $302 on the larger ones — a gap of 14% 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 Ventura
If you’re selling in Ventura, 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 Ventura Realtors do both well; ask any agent you interview which side they’re strongest on and how they’d handle yours.
Momentum’s record in Ventura Delray Beach
Momentum Realty is a Northeast Florida brokerage; we do not list homes in ourselves. When you ask us for an agent here we match you with a vetted local agent from our referral network — one whose own closed sales are in — and we only get paid if you close, so the match has to be right. The market numbers on this page are what we would check that agent against.
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 Ventura resources
- Homes for sale & Ventura neighborhood guide
- Palm Beach County real estate market
- Sell your Ventura 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 Ventura, as of 2026-10-28, 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.