Delaire Country Club in Delray Beach

Delaire Country Club Homes for Sale in Delray Beach, FL

Delray Beach · Palm Beach County

Delray Beach's equity-membership country club, single-family estates around a 27-hole course behind a guarded gate.

Mandatory equity membership27-hole golf courseGuard-gated estates
Live Market Pulse
52/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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Built fromLive BeachesMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$2.74M
Median Price
3.2mo
Supply
111days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$763/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Delaire Country Club is a guard-gated, equity-membership country club in Delray Beach, 326 single-family homes and estates across 340 acres around a 27-hole Joe Lee course. The read is total cost of ownership. Equity membership is mandatory with home ownership, carrying a large initiation plus substantial annual dues that include the property-owners assessment, all on top of the home. The buy is decided by the homesite, the condition of the home, and an honest budget for the mandatory equity club, not the list price. Confirm the current initiation, the annual dues, and the POA component in writing before you write."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Delaire Country Club market snapshot (as of June 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $2.7M ($763 per sq ft), with homes averaging 111 days on market and 3.2 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 15 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Delaire Country Club is a guard-gated, equity-membership community in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, comprised of 326 single-family homes and estates spread over 340 acres. It is an established, largely built-out community, so nearly every purchase is a resale of an existing home.

The defining feature is mandatory equity membership: each home purchase includes an equity membership, with a large capital contribution and substantial annual dues that include the property-owners association. That structure is the single most important thing to understand before any list price.

Amenities are extensive and explain the equity model: a 27-hole championship golf course designed by Joe Lee, eight Har-Tru tennis courts, a community pool and a separate pool and playground, and a clubhouse with a fitness center. The club positions itself as a full-service country club lifestyle.

Because the homes are custom and mostly from the community's build-out era, condition and updating vary widely, and the homesite, the view, and a realistic read of an older home's systems drive value. The mandatory equity club has to be carried by every owner, which shapes the buyer pool and the resale math. Confirm the current club and POA figures, since they move year to year.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a full-service, equity-membership country club lifestyle behind a guarded gate
  • Golfers who want a private 27-hole course plus tennis, fitness, and a clubhouse
  • Buyers comfortable carrying a large equity contribution plus annual dues that include the POA

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a no-club or optional-membership community with the lowest carrying cost
  • Anyone seeking new construction with a builder warranty or an attainable price point
  • Buyers who want a coastal or downtown-walkable address rather than a gated club

How Delaire is performing right now

52/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
3.2Months of supplytight
114Median days on marketdays
1 : 4Under contract vs for salestrong demand
15Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
-13%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from BeachesMLS, as of June 15, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Delaire listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Delaire Country Club buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Delaire

Live MLS inventory for Delaire Country Club. 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 Delaire listings as of 2026-06-15, 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 BeachesMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Florida's Turnpike (Atlantic Avenue)~5 to 10 min · main corridor; approximate
Downtown Delray / Atlantic Avenue~10 to 15 min · east to the dining district
Delray Beach beaches~15 to 20 min · east to the coast
I-95 (Atlantic Avenue or Linton)~5 to 10 min · regional corridor
Palm Beach International (PBI)~30 to 35 min · north via I-95
Boca Raton~15 to 20 min · south

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Delaire (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Palm Beach County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Delaire is served by Palm Beach County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Delaire address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at Delaire, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Delaire Country Club

Our read on what is being built around Delaire, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural fact is the equity-membership model: every owner buys into the club, which funds the 27-hole campus but narrows the buyer pool and makes total cost of ownership the real number. Confirm the current initiation, dues, and POA in writing, as club economics move year to year.

Mandatory equity membership with home ownership

NeutralEach home purchase includes a mandatory equity membership, with a large capital contribution plus annual dues that include the POA, so the club cost is the central cost of ownership and must be confirmed. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community-wide

Mandatory equity membership with home ownership

Established, custom-home estate market

Neutral326 mostly custom homes on 340 acres mean condition, updating, and the homesite drive value; budget for modernization on an older home. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community-wide

Established, custom-home estate market

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Delaire Country Club, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. 2026
    Club

    Equity membership structure detailed for current season

    Delaire Country Club is described as a guard-gated Delray Beach community of 326 single-family homes and estates over 340 acres where country club equity membership is mandatory with each home purchase, with a large capital contribution and substantial annual dues that include the property-owners assessment, around a 27-hole Joe Lee course with eight Har-Tru tennis courts, pools, and a clubhouse. Why it matters: Because membership is mandatory and equity-based, the club cost is part of every purchase. Treat reported figures as a starting point and confirm the current initiation, dues, and POA directly with the club before you offer. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Delaire, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Price the equity membership, not just the house. Confirm the current capital contribution and the annual dues, including the POA component, in writing.

2

Read the homesite and view. Golf, lake, and larger lots carry durable premiums; an interior lot at an equity-club price is where buyers overpay.

3

Budget an older home honestly. Inspect the roof, HVAC, pool, and systems and price modernization, since most homes date to the build-out era.

4

Confirm reserves and any assessment. Beyond the annual dues, confirm the club and POA reserves and any pending special assessment.

5

Comp by lot and condition. Match a home to recent closed sales with similar lot, view, and finish rather than to a community average.

Best Buy
A well-updated home on a golf or lake lot, priced honestly against recent comparable sales, bought by someone who will use the full club.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting the equity contribution and annual dues, or the modernization of an older home, and finding the true carrying cost far above the list price.
Best Lot
Golf and lake frontage and larger lots carry premiums; interior lots without a view are the value-trap at equity-club prices.
Smart Timing
Club economics and POA assessments move year to year, so confirm the current schedule in writing during diligence.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Delaire Country Club is a guard-gated, equity-membership community in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County (ZIP 33445), of 326 single-family homes and estates over 340 acres. Country club equity membership is mandatory with each home purchase; amenities include a 27-hole championship golf course designed by Joe Lee, eight Har-Tru tennis courts, pools and a playground, and a clubhouse with a fitness center. The community is in the Palm Beach County School District; assignments are set by address, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: original-condition homes and interior lots
$600K to $2.30M

Older homes that need updating or sit on interior lots. The entry into an equity club, but price the modernization and remember the equity membership applies to every owner.

Lowest entry
Core: updated homes on good lots
$2.30M to $3.25M

Renovated homes on solid golf, lake, or larger lots. Condition and homesite separate these more than square footage does.

Most inventory
High: large reimagined estates on prime frontage
$3.25M to $4.72M

The largest, heavily updated estates on marquee golf or lake frontage. A thin, condition-driven top end where the lot and finish set the price.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$600K to $2.30M
Entry: original-condition homes and interior lots
Older homes that need updating or sit on interior lots. The entry into an equity club, but price the modernization and remember the equity membership applies to every owner.
$2.30M to $3.25M
Core: updated homes on good lots
Renovated homes on solid golf, lake, or larger lots. Condition and homesite separate these more than square footage does.
$3.25M to $4.72M
High: large reimagined estates on prime frontage
The largest, heavily updated estates on marquee golf or lake frontage. A thin, condition-driven top end where the lot and finish set the price.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Asking price per square foot
Renovated$790
Original$619
Median days on market
Renovated22
Original114

From current Delaire listings (renovated 1, original 4); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Delray Beach locationStrong
Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Delaire

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The 27-hole course, the guarded gate, and the campus are priced into every Delaire listing, and every owner holds an equity membership. The deal is won or lost on the homesite, the condition, and an honest budget for the club, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.7A- · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.5/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency8.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility9.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage4.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Delaire is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live BeachesMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live BeachesMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
GolfLake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from BeachesMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Golf and lake frontage and larger lots carry the durable premiums here.
  • An interior lot at an equity-club price is the most common way buyers overpay.
  • The homesite and view cannot be renovated; the house can.

In a built-out equity club, the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. At Delaire, golf and lake frontage and larger lots command durable premiums, while interior lots without a view trade lower for good reason. Because every owner also carries the mandatory equity club, compare a home against recent closed sales with a similar lot, view, and condition, then price the modernization of an older home against it.

Delaire in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a full-service, equity-membership country club lifestyle and will use the 27-hole course and the campus.
Strong onAmenities and security: a 27-hole Joe Lee course, Har-Tru tennis, pools, and a clubhouse behind a guarded gate on 340 acres.
WatchThe equity contribution, the annual dues that include the POA, and the modernization cost of an older home.
Not forBuyers who want no club, the lowest carrying cost, new construction, an attainable price, or a coastal walkable address.
The edgeReading the homesite and the true total cost of ownership lets a prepared buyer avoid overpaying for an interior lot or an unmodernized home.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Equity membership is mandatory with ownership; the club cost is part of every purchase.
  • Annual dues include the POA assessment, separate from the equity contribution.
  • Confirm the current initiation, dues, POA, and any assessment before you offer.

Delaire's annual dues are substantial and include the property-owners assessment, separate from the equity capital contribution. Confirm the current capital contribution, the annual dues and POA component, the reserves, and any assessment in writing before you offer.

The dues fund the club, the guarded gate, security, and common-area upkeep; confirm the exact inclusions and reserve position with the club and association.

Equity membership is mandatory with home ownership, with a large capital contribution plus annual dues. Membership covers a 27-hole Joe Lee course, eight Har-Tru tennis courts, pools, and a clubhouse with a fitness center. Confirm the current figures with the club.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Delaire, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Delaire, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Delaire Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Delaire is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 3.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $2,020,000, and homes go under contract in about 114.5 days.

3.2
Months supply
$2,020,000
Median list
$2,739,500
Median sold
$763
Per sqft
114.5
Days on mkt
4/1/15
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33445 ZIP is $304,207, about 13.4% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: BeachesMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Delaire Country Club located?
In Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida (ZIP 33445), a guard-gated equity country club community on 340 acres near Atlantic Avenue and the Turnpike, minutes from downtown Delray and the beach.
Is membership mandatory at Delaire?
Yes. Country club equity membership is mandatory with each home purchase. The club cost is separate from and on top of the home, and the annual dues include the property-owners assessment. Confirm the current requirement with the club.
How much is membership at Delaire?
Membership is equity-based, with a large capital contribution and substantial annual dues that include the POA. Treat any figures as reported and confirm the current capital contribution, refundability, and annual dues directly with the club before you offer.
Does Delaire have an HOA or POA fee?
Yes, and at Delaire the property-owners assessment is included within the annual club dues rather than billed entirely separately. Confirm the current dues, the POA component, the reserves, and any assessment during diligence.
What kind of homes are in Delaire?
Custom single-family homes and estates, most built during the community's build-out, on sizable lots. The homesite, view, and condition drive value more than square footage in this resale market.
What amenities does the club offer?
A 27-hole championship golf course designed by Joe Lee, eight Har-Tru tennis courts, a community pool plus a separate pool and playground, and a clubhouse with a fitness center. The mandatory equity model funds this campus.
Is Delaire gated?
Yes. It is a guard-gated community with controlled access and security, with private internal roads behind the entry.
What schools serve Delaire?
The community is in the Palm Beach County School District. Assignments are set by home address and can change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district before relying on it.
How far is Delaire from the beach and downtown Delray?
Roughly 15 to 20 minutes east to the Delray beaches and about 10 to 15 minutes to downtown Delray's Atlantic Avenue, with the Turnpike and I-95 close in. Drive times are approximate.
Why does the equity membership matter so much?
Because it sets the true cost of ownership. Two similar homes can cost very differently to carry once you add the required equity contribution and the annual dues, so the smart read is the all-in number, not just the sale price.
What should I verify before buying here?
The current equity capital contribution, the annual dues and POA component, the reserves and any assessment, the homesite and view, and the condition and systems of an older home.
Do I need my own agent to buy in Delaire?
Yes. The listing agent works for the seller. On an equity-club purchase, your own agent confirms the membership and POA costs, reads the homesite and condition, and comps to recent closed sales so you do not overpay.
You want a full-service, equity-membership country club lifestyle behind a guarded gateExcellent fit
You will use a private 27-hole course plus tennis, fitness, and a clubhouseExcellent fit
You are comfortable carrying a large equity contribution plus annual dues that include the POAExcellent fit
You want a no-club or optional-membership community with the lowest carrying costProbably not
You want new construction with a builder warranty or an attainable price pointProbably not
You want a coastal or downtown-walkable address rather than a gated clubProbably not

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