Cedar Cay
Homes for Sale in Boca Raton, FL
All 1,728 homes for sale in Boca Raton, FL · median $566,250 · 154 townhomes for sale in Boca Raton · 185 homes for sale in 33496 · Palm Beach County homes for sale
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Market Heat
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As of September 2026, Cedar Cay in Boca Raton, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 7 recorded sales closed at a median of $400,000, $233 per square foot, a median 53 days on market, sellers accepting 86% of original asking (+0% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1988–1990; 9 of 9 report an HOA (median $600/mo). At the median price and Palm Beach County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.72 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,490 ($6,710 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, FL · ZIP 33496 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 429 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1986–2025 (median 1990) |
| Typical living area | 2,349 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | townhouses 89%, single-family 11% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Pool, Gated with Guard, Golf Course, Tennis Court(s), Cafe/Restaurant, Clubhouse |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $400,000 median across 7 closed sales · $233 per sq ft · +0.0% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 53 median |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 1 pending · median asking $799,000 · 1.7 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 64% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. 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; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Cedar Cay key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/cedar-cay, data as of September 20, 2026.

Cedar Cay is trading at a $400K median and $233 per square foot—mid-market positioning for Boca Raton, where location and condition drive everything. At 64 days on market, this is a normal-tempo environment; neither side has the hammer. The 2.6% year-over-year gain is modest and honest, reflecting a community that moves with the broader market rather than leading it.
The 426% appreciation since 2012 is a long tail, not a forecast. Nine closings in the trailing window tells you this is a small, quiet enclave—inventory will be episodic, and your timeline needs to accommodate that. If you need to be in contract in thirty days, Cedar Cay may not cooperate. If you can wait for the right unit, the pricing is straightforward and the market is rational.
Cedar Cay right now
🔴 Seller-leaning market. 1.7 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 20, 2026. Confidence: Medium (2 active and pending listings, 7 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($400K) is up 0.0% from the prior 12 months ($400K) and up 463% since 2012. With about a dozen 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 20. Confidence: Medium (7 and 11 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 29, 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
Cedar Cay market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $400K ($233 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 53 days on market for closed sales, and 1.7 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 0% from the prior 12 months and up 463% since 2012, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (7 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33496 (Boca Raton), 526 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $919K ($414/sq ft), up 13.5% year over year, with a median 43 days on market. Right now 89 active and 40 pending listings put supply at about 3.6 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33496 housing market and the Palm Beach County market.
County records show 53 qualified sales in Cedar Cay across 2024–2025 (31 in 2024, 22 in 2025), median $945,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Cedar Cay is a community of 429 homes in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, built between 1986 and 2025 (median 1990), with a median living area of about 2,349 square feet. 64% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Cedar Cay is a small Boca Raton community where transaction volume is light and market movement tracks the county median—neither hot nor distressed, just steady turnover at a mid-market price point.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Cedar Cay is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with a $400K budget who prioritize Boca Raton location and are comfortable with a smaller, quiet community
- Investors or second-home buyers who can wait for the right unit and don't need immediate occupancy
- Buyers who prefer negotiating on condition and updates rather than competing in multiple-offer scenarios
Probably not for
- Buyers who need resort amenities, clubhouse access, or a full slate of community programming
- Anyone working on a tight closing timeline or requiring multiple inventory options to compare side-by-side
- Buyers expecting rapid appreciation or looking for a momentum-driven market with strong directional price movement
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($400K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($400K) IS the +0.0% one-year change.
Windows contain 4 to 19 sales each (7 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.
27% of homes for sale in ZIP 33496 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 (2026-09-28).
Cedar Cay Market Scorecard
Cedar Cay is currently a seller-leaning market. About 1.7 months of supply, a median asking price of $799,000, and homes go under contract in about 58 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.
Housing distress & ownership in Cedar Cay, Boca Raton
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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 Cedar Cay
Live MLS inventory for Cedar Cay. 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 Cedar Cay listings as of 2026-09-28, 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.
Every Home for Sale in Cedar Cay Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Cedar Cay listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 2058 NW 52nd Street · $650,000 · 3 bd / 3 ba · pending · listed Aug 26, 2026 · listed by United Realty Group, Inc
- 2295 NW 53rd Street · $799,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 24, 2026 · listed by Galt Ocean Realty Inc
Cedar Cay 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
- Calusa (Palm Beach) · Elementary
- Omni · Middle
- Spanish River · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Cedar Cay listings and can change; always confirm with Palm Beach County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Cedar Cay buying strategy.
If we were buying in Cedar Cay 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.
Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.
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 Cedar Cay.
What the market posture actually means
The 64-day median time on market puts Cedar Cay squarely in balanced territory. Sellers aren't chasing offers down, and buyers aren't writing over ask in multiples. You'll negotiate on condition, on timing, on the usual levers—but you won't be in a bidding war, and you won't see prices crater if you wait a month.
Nine closings in the measurement window is a thin sample. It means inventory here is not continuous; when a unit comes to market, it may be the only one available for weeks. If you're set on Cedar Cay specifically, understand that choice will be limited and your search horizon needs flexibility. The $400K median is real, but individual units will vary widely depending on updates, floor plan, and how long the prior owner held.
The appreciation story since 2012 is long and includes multiple market cycles. It tells you the community has participated in the broader Boca run-up, but the current 2.6% year-over-year figure is the number that matters for underwriting today. This is not a momentum play; it's a location play in a stable submarket where price is set by condition and the buyer's tolerance for deferred maintenance.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Cedar Cay. 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 Cedar Cay 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 5 factors (6.3). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +463% since 2012; Recent Direction +0.0% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 1.7 months of supply; Owner Commitment 64% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 86.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a thin-inventory community like Cedar Cay, you need an agent who monitors off-market conversations and knows when a seller is six weeks from listing. We track every comparable in the immediate area, we know what the last three closings actually looked like inside, and we'll tell you when a unit is overpriced for its condition before you waste time on a tour. When inventory is episodic, speed and information quality are the only edges that matter—and we deliver both.
Cedar Cay in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $600/month (about $7,200/yr) · median of 77 MLS listings, most billed monthly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $600 per month ($7,200 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 77 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.
Tools for a Cedar Cay 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 Cedar Cay sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 28, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33496)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (201 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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