Delray Lakes Delray Beach in Delray Beach

Delray Lakes Delray Beach
Homes for Sale in Delray Beach, FL

Community in Delray Beach · Palm Beach County
264 homesBuilt 1986–2025
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Live · Delray Lakes Delray Beach Housing Pulse Beaches MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
2.1mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
40%
Under contract
Palm Beach: 29% (476 of 1,647)
3 · 2
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
77%
Owner-occupied · Delray Lakes Delray Beach
203 of 264 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
23%
Non-owner-occupied · Delray Lakes Delray Beach
incl. 4% trust or LLC-held · 100% out-of-state
264
Homes in the community
264 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · years of records
Est. 1986
Community established
homes built 1986-2025, median 1999 (FL DOR 2025)
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

With only 3 active listings against 264 homes in the community, Delray Lakes is trading in a tight window right now. A 2.1-month supply puts this squarely in seller-leaning territory, meaning well-presented homes are not sitting long enough for buyers to negotiate from a position of strength.

The community's mix — homes built between 1986 and 2025, with a median build year of 1999 and a median living area near 2,696 square feet — means condition and floor plan generation matter more here than any single price point. A near-77% homestead share also signals a community where most owners are settled in for the long haul, not cycling through as short-term rentals, which tends to keep inventory naturally thin.

Delray Lakes Delray Beach Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 15, 2026

Delray Lakes Delray Beach right now

🔴 Seller-leaning market. 2.1 months of supply and 40% 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 July 15, 2026. Confidence: Low (5 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).

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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

Best for

  • Buyers who want gated access with boating and court amenities in one HOA
  • Buyers comfortable moving decisively in a low-inventory, seller-leaning market
  • Buyers looking for a longer-term hold in a community with a high owner-occupancy share

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want to tour a large selection of comparable homes before committing
  • Buyers expecting to negotiate heavily on price given the current tight supply
  • Buyers seeking new-construction-only inventory, since the community spans builds from 1986 to 2025

The market around Delray Lakes Delray Beach

Delray Lakes Delray Beach is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

Across Palm Beach County, 1,171 homes are active and 476 pending (29% under contract).

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Delray Lakes Delray Beach specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in Delray Lakes Delray Beach, Delray Beach

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

Active inventory in distress
0.15%
1 of 675 listings · short sale 1
Distress share trend — 0.15% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-08-14)

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. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Delray Lakes Delray Beach

Live MLS inventory for Delray Lakes Delray Beach. 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 Delray Lakes Delray Beach listings as of 2026-08-18, 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.

Community amenities as reported across Beaches MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

Schools

In short
  • Palm Beach County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Plumosa School of the Arts K-8 · Elementary
  • Carver Community · Middle
  • Atlantic · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Delray Lakes Delray Beach 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 Delray Lakes Delray Beach address.

Recent Developments in Delray Lakes

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

Dev Momentum84/100 · High
  1. July 2026
    Market

    Palm Beach County Total Home Sales Jump for 10th Consecutive Month

    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.

    What it may mean for the marketRising sales volume and median prices signal strengthening demand and higher valuations across the Palm Beach County housing market. The site is about 17 miles north of Delray Lakes.

    Source: MIAMI REALTORS
  2. July 2026
    Development

    The Berkeley Palm Beach Breaks Ground at 550 South Australian Avenue in West Palm Beach

    The Berkeley Palm Beach broke ground on a 25-story tower with 193 condominium residences at 550 South Australian Avenue overlooking Clear Lake, developed by Al Adelson with Arquitectonica as designer. Sales have exceeded $120 million and completion is anticipated in 2029.

    What it may mean for the marketA new 25-story condominium tower adds high-end for-sale housing supply to the downtown West Palm Beach market and continues vertical development along the Clear Lake waterfront. The project is about 16 miles north of Delray Lakes, elsewhere in Palm Beach County.

    Source: Florida YIMBY
  3. June 2026
    Development

    Developers Plan Two 31-Story Towers for 2085 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach

    Terra and BH Group filed plans for 281 residential condominiums across two 31-story towers on a 1.55-acre site at 2085 N Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach. The nearly 440,000-square-foot project includes about 4,385 square feet of retail and 362 parking spaces.

    What it may mean for the marketTwo proposed 31-story towers would add for-sale condominium supply and ground-floor retail along the North Flagler Drive waterfront in West Palm Beach. The project is about 18 miles north of Delray Lakes, elsewhere in Palm Beach County.

    Source: Florida YIMBY
  4. June 2026
    Development

    Alton Delray in Delray Beach Breaks Ground with $92 Million Construction Loan

    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.

    What it may mean for the marketA 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 south of Delray Lakes.

    Source: Florida YIMBY
  5. June 2026
    Development

    300-Unit 'The Pierce' Slated for Summer Groundbreaking at 115 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach

    Affiliated Development's The Pierce, a mixed-use project with 300 apartments and 17,015 square feet of retail at 115 N. Federal Highway in downtown Boynton Beach, is slated to start construction in summer 2026. The unit mix includes 150 market-rate apartments and 150 workforce housing units for households earning 80 to 120% of area median income, with 587 parking spaces.

    What it may mean for the marketA 300-unit mixed-use project adds rental housing and retail to downtown Boynton Beach and advances redevelopment along the North Federal Highway corridor. The project is about 4 miles northeast of Delray Lakes, elsewhere in Palm Beach County.

    Source: Florida YIMBY
  6. May 2026
    Development

    25-Story Mixed-Use Tower to Feature Workforce Housing at 120 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach

    Developer Jeff Greene proposed a 25-story tower with 399 apartments at 120 S Dixie Highway in downtown West Palm Beach, with about 160 units set aside for households earning at or below 120% of area median income. The plan includes 7,550 square feet of retail and 236 parking spaces and was reviewed by the city's Plans and Plats Review Committee on May 14.

    What it may mean for the marketA proposed 25-story mixed-use tower would add rental housing, including income-restricted units, plus retail space to the downtown West Palm Beach market on the South Dixie Highway corridor. The project is about 17 miles north of Delray Lakes, elsewhere in Palm Beach County.

    Source: Florida YIMBY

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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 Delray Lakes Delray Beach 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 Delray Lakes Delray Beach.

Best Buy
Buyers seeking a gated Delray Beach community with established amenities and low inventory turnover.
Biggest Risk
With only 3 active listings, buyers may have very limited choice at any given moment.
Sweet Spot
Homes built closer to the 1999 median year, offering an established feel without being the oldest stock in the community.
Avoid If
You need a wide selection to compare before deciding — this is not a community with deep current inventory.

A gated, amenity-dense community with almost nothing on the market

What stands out about Delray Lakes is the amenity roster relative to its size: boating access, tennis and pickleball courts, a heated pool, jogging path, dog park, and both guarded and non-guarded gated sections reported across the community's listings. That is a fuller recreational footprint than many communities of 264 homes carry, and it is one reason units here tend to hold buyer interest even in a slow-inventory stretch.

The build-year spread (1986 to 2025) means a buyer touring here could see anything from an original-condition 1990s home to a recent build on the same street. With only 3 active listings at any given moment, sequencing matters — buyers need to be ready to act when a listing in their target condition and size range appears, rather than expecting a deep pool of comparable choices.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a community running a 2.1-month supply with just 3 homes active, timing and access matter more than browsing. Momentum tracks Delray Lakes listings and off-market movement closely so buyers can move quickly and sellers can price against the real, current competitive set rather than stale comps.

Delray Lakes Delray Beach in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers seeking a gated Delray Beach community with established amenities and low inventory turnover.
Biggest advantageThe amenity package — boating, courts, pools, trails — is unusually broad for a community this size.
Biggest riskWith only 3 active listings, buyers may have very limited choice at any given moment.
Sweet spotHomes built closer to the 1999 median year, offering an established feel without being the oldest stock in the community.
Avoid ifYou need a wide selection to compare before deciding — this is not a community with deep current inventory.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

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 Delray Lakes Delray Beach sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delray Lakes Delray Beach a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of July 15, 2026, Delray Lakes Delray Beach leans toward sellers: 2.1 months of supply at the current sales pace (Beaches MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Delray Lakes Delray Beach?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 264 homes in Delray Lakes Delray Beach (public records).
What share of Delray Lakes Delray Beach is owner-occupied?
77% of Delray Lakes Delray Beach parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Delray Lakes Delray Beach built?
Homes in Delray Lakes Delray Beach were built between 1986 and 2025, with a median year built of 1999 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Delray Lakes Delray Beach?
The best agent for Delray Lakes Delray Beach 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 Delray Lakes Delray Beach.
How do I find a top Delray Beach real estate agent who knows Delray Lakes Delray Beach?
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Buyers who want gated access with boating and court amenities in one HOAExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable moving decisively in a low-inventory, seller-leaning marketExcellent fit
Buyers looking for a longer-term hold in a community with a high owner-occupancy shareExcellent fit
Buyers who want to tour a large selection of comparable homes before committingProbably not
Buyers expecting to negotiate heavily on price given the current tight supplyProbably not
Buyers seeking new-construction-only inventory, since the community spans builds from 1986 to 2025Probably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsBeaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 15, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesBeaches MLS records, as of 2026-07-12

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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