Delray Garden Estates 3
Homes for Sale in Delray Beach, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.

Delray Garden Estates 3 recorded five closings in the second quarter at a median of $570,000 and $379 per square foot. The eighteen-day median time on market is exceptionally short, and points to a market where buyer urgency is outpacing inventory. Sellers who price within arm's reach of recent comps are seeing quick action; buyers face limited time to weigh their options.
The year-over-year price appreciation of 6.5 percent reflects steady demand in a county where coastal proximity and established neighborhoods carry a premium. Condition and configuration drive the spread here—this is a community where the home's specific updates and layout matter more than the address alone. Expect competition on well-presented listings.
Delray Garden Estates 3 right now
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($570K) is up 6.5% from the prior 12 months ($535K). With about 4 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 July 15. Confidence: Low (5 and 5 sales in the two windows).
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Updated July 15, 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
Delray Garden Estates 3 market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $570K ($379 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 18 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 6% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).
A small enclave in Delray Beach where homes turn in under three weeks and recent appreciation has been steady but not spectacular—condition matters, and buyers move quickly when the fit is right.
Who Delray Garden Estates 3 is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing Delray Beach location over community amenities, with financing ready and a clear picture of acceptable condition.
- Sellers with a well-kept home who want a fast sale and understand that pricing discipline drives results in a tight-inventory market.
- Investors comfortable evaluating individual properties on their own merits, with no reliance on neighborhood clubhouse or pool appeal.
Probably not for
- Buyers who need weeks to decide or want multiple fallback options—inventory moves too quickly here for a leisurely search.
- Anyone whose budget depends on a lower entry price than the recent median, or who expects a resort-style amenity package.
- Sellers counting on appreciation alone to overcome deferred maintenance or cosmetic neglect—condition drives the result in this market.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 15 of each year, from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($570K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($535K) IS the +6.5% one-year change.
Windows contain 1 to 7 sales each (5 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.
The Delray Garden Estates 3 buying strategy.
If we were buying in Delray Garden Estates 3 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.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
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 Delray Garden Estates 3.
What the market posture means
An eighteen-day median DOM is a clear signal: this is not a browsing market. In Delray Garden Estates 3, the homes that meet current buyer expectations on price, condition, and layout are absorbed quickly, and the ones that don't sit noticeably longer. Five closings in a quarter is a thin sample—enough to track a median, not enough to discern micro-trends—so each new listing carries weight and can set the tone for the next transaction.
The $379 per square foot median is useful for calibration but cannot stand alone. Two otherwise similar homes can diverge sharply on price per foot depending on updates, floor plan, and lot appeal. This is a community where you pay for what you see: original kitchens, aging mechanicals, and deferred exterior work all pull value down, while thoughtful renovations and clean presentation pull it up. The 6.5 percent year-over-year gain is above inflation but modest for coastal Palm Beach County, which tells you demand is real but not frenzied.
For sellers, the message is straightforward: condition your home competitively and it will move. For buyers, understand that competition exists but is not overwhelming—if you are decisive and your financing is in order, you can succeed here. No formal community amenities appear in current listings, so the value proposition rests entirely on the home itself and the broader Delray Beach location.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Delray Garden Estates 3. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this fast, preparation separates the transaction that closes from the one that doesn't. Momentum pre-underwrites financing, coordinates tight inspection timelines, and prices listings with an eye on the last handful of comps that actually matter. We know when to advise a buyer to move and when to counsel patience, and we will tell a seller honestly what condition work pays and what doesn't. You get an agent who treats your transaction as if speed and accuracy both matter—because here, they do.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2015 (48 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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