Homewood Lakes
Homes for Sale in Delray Beach, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Homewood Lakes sits at a median of $497,000 and $310/ft², putting it in mid-tier Delray territory—not oceanfront, not entry-level. The 10-day median DOM and 15 closings over the trailing window point to steady absorption in a community where inventory moves when priced to condition. The 6.9% year-over-year gain is modest by historic standards here, but the 274% climb since 2012 reflects both the Delray premium and a long post-crisis recovery that has cooled to a more normalized pace.
For buyers, expect competition on turn-key listings and negotiating room on older-condition homes. For sellers, the fast DOM suggests pricing discipline pays; overreach and you sit. No identified amenities in current MLS data means value here is driven by location within Delray, condition, and lot—not clubhouse or pool access.
Homewood Lakes right now
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($497K) is up 6.9% from the prior 12 months ($465K) and up 274% 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 July 15. Confidence: Medium (15 and 11 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
Homewood Lakes market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $497K ($310 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 10 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 7% from the prior 12 months and up 274% since 2012, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (15 closings in the current window).
Homewood Lakes is a residential enclave in Delray Beach where the market moves quickly at the median and value is a function of home condition and proximity to the city's broader appeal, not community amenities.
Who Homewood Lakes is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting Delray Beach who prioritize location and municipal access over private community features and can move quickly when inventory appears.
- Investors or second-home buyers comfortable with the $497,000 median and the $310/ft² basis, banking on Delray's long-term trajectory rather than short-term flips.
- Downsizers or relocators who want a single-family footprint in Palm Beach County without the cost or density of oceanfront corridors.
Probably not for
- Buyers expecting clubhouse, pool, fitness, or social programming as part of the HOA structure—there are no identified amenities here.
- First-time buyers stretching to the median who cannot also budget for deferred maintenance or near-term capital improvements on older inventory.
- Investors modeling aggressive annual appreciation or counting on continued double-digit gains—the 6.9% year-over-year reflects a cooler, more normalized cycle.
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 ($497K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($465K) IS the +6.9% one-year change.
Windows contain 6 to 17 sales each (15 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 Homewood Lakes buying strategy.
If we were buying in Homewood Lakes 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 Homewood Lakes.
What drives the market here
The $497,000 median and 10-day DOM tell you this is a segment where buyers know what they want and act when they see it. The 15 closings reflect a community with regular turnover but not flood-level inventory—enough activity to establish pricing norms, not so much that sellers fight for attention. The year-over-year increase of 6.9% is real appreciation, but it's no longer the double-digit run of prior cycles; this is a market resetting to fundamentals after a long climb.
At $310/ft², you are paying for Delray Beach proximity and the embedded value of that zip code, not for resort-style amenities or gated exclusivity. MLS data show no identified community features, so the value proposition is the home itself and the location. Condition is the swing variable—updated kitchens, baths, and mechanicals command the fast sales; deferred maintenance means longer days on market and price concessions. The median DOM of 10 days applies to homes priced right for their state; the market is efficient and unforgiving of optimism.
The 274% gain since 2012 is context, not forecast—it reflects recovery from the last crisis, the Delray Beach tailwind, and a long bull market in South Florida. Current conditions are more measured. Buyers should budget for the median and be prepared to move decisively on inventory that meets their checklist. Sellers should understand that the 10-day DOM is earned through honest pricing and presentation, not by listing high and waiting.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Homewood Lakes. 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 Homewood Lakes 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 3 factors (8.5). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +274% since 2012; Recent Direction +6.9% year-over-year; Pricing Power 96.5% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
Homewood Lakes rewards speed and precision—knowing which listings are priced to condition, which need work factored in, and how to position an offer in a 10-day DOM environment. Momentum's analysts track every close, every price cut, and every condition variable so you do not overpay or undersell. We will tell you when a listing is overpriced for its state, when to walk, and when to write. No hype, no pressure—just the clearest read on what moves here and what sits.
Homewood Lakes in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
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- 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.
Tools for a Homewood Lakes buy.
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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 2002 (225 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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