Jamaica Bay in Boynton Beach

Jamaica Bay
Homes for Sale in Boynton Beach, FL

All 1,376 homes for sale in Boynton Beach, FL · median $341,450 · 296 homes for sale in 33436 · Palm Beach County homes for sale

Community in Boynton Beach · Palm Beach County · ZIP 33436
Median sale $157K
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As of September 2026, Jamaica Bay in Boynton Beach, FL has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $157,000, $125 per square foot, a median 312 days on market, sellers accepting 62% of original asking (-12% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1973–1981; 4 of 4 report an HOA (median $260/mo). At the median price and Palm Beach County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.72 mills, annual property tax runs about $2,940 ($2,170 with the full homestead exemption).

Jamaica Bay key facts
LocationBoynton Beach, Palm Beach County, FL · ZIP 33436
Amenities listed by sellersBocce Ball, Clubhouse, Dog Park, Gated with Guard, Manager On Site, Billiard Room
Sale prices, last 12 months$157,000 median across 3 closed sales · $125 per sq ft · -12.0% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)312 median
For sale right now2 active, 0 pending · median asking $132,420 · 8.0 months of supply

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. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Jamaica Bay key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/jamaica-bay, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Jamaica Bay Housing Pulse Beaches MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$157K ▼
Median sold · 12 mo
down 12.0% vs the prior 12 months
-12.0% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 3 and 4 sales in the two windows
$125/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $160 in 2023
62.1%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
8.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
312days
Median DOM · closed
4 days at the 2023 low
0%
Under contract
Palm Beach: 24% (3,201 of 13,341)
2 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Track record · 25 years of records
1,056sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Jamaica Bay in Boynton Beach sits at a $138,500 median — a price point that reflects turnover in an older condo or townhome stock where condition and unit location within the community drive most of the spread. At $134 per square foot, you are paying for Palm Beach County proximity, not renovation or amenity load. The 258-day median time on market tells you this is a buyer's market with room to negotiate; sellers who price realistically close, those who do not wait.

The 17.8% year-over-year decline in median price is the headline — it marks either a mix shift toward smaller or less-updated units or genuine price compression as interest rates and insurance premiums filter marginal buyers out of the market. Four closings in the window is slim volume, so each transaction moves the median visibly. If you are buying, you have leverage and time. If you are selling, you need condition, realistic pricing, and patience.

Jamaica Bay Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Jamaica Bay right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 8.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.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: Low (2 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($157K) is down 12.0% from the prior 12 months ($178K). With about 3 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: Low (3 and 4 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated September 27, 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

Jamaica Bay market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $157K ($125 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 312 days on market for closed sales, and 8.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 12% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 33436 (Boynton Beach), 960 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $365K ($226/sq ft), up 16.8% year over year, with a median 50 days on market. Right now 179 active and 62 pending listings put supply at about 3.9 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33436 housing market and the Palm Beach County market.

BeachesMLS sales records identify 25 homes in Jamaica Bay that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1972 and 2018 (median 1980), with a median living area of about 1,100 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout. Source: BeachesMLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

Jamaica Bay is a low-cost entry into Boynton Beach, where the median sits at $138,500 and days on market run long. Condition and negotiation matter more than amenity here.

Best for

  • Buyers stretching every dollar to stay in Palm Beach County and willing to trade condition and amenity for price.
  • Investors targeting cash-flowing rentals or value-add flips in a low-cost, negotiation-heavy market.
  • Buyers prioritizing location over finish level and comfortable managing their own maintenance.

Probably not for

  • Buyers expecting modern interiors, resort-style amenities, or a community that shows pride of ownership at every turn.
  • Sellers needing a quick close or top-dollar exit in a market where inventory sits and prices have compressed.
  • Anyone relying on fast appreciation or a hot resale market to validate the purchase within a short hold period.

Windows contain 0 to 8 sales each (3 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.

Every sale since 2001 · price vs size
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34 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
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0 to 8 a year; 3 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

26% of homes for sale in ZIP 33436 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 (2026-09-26).

Jamaica Bay Market Scorecard

Buyer-leaning

Jamaica Bay is currently a buyer-leaning market. About 8.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $132,420, and homes go under contract in about 48 days.

8.0
Months supply
$132,420
Median list
$157,000
Median sold
$128
List $/sqft
48
Days on mkt
1/0/3
Active/Pend/Sold

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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Jamaica Bay

Live MLS inventory for Jamaica Bay. 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 Jamaica Bay listings as of 2026-09-26, 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 Jamaica Bay Right Now (1)

All 1 active and pending Jamaica Bay listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 37011 Exuma Bay · $114,990 · 2 bd / 1 ba · listed Aug 6, 2026 · listed by Echo Fine Properties

Listing locations from Beaches MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Palm Beach County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Hidden Oaks K-8 · Elementary
  • Congress · Middle
  • Boynton Beach · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Jamaica Bay 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 Jamaica Bay address.

If we were buying in Jamaica Bay 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

Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.

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 Jamaica Bay.

Best Buy
Buyers chasing maximum affordability in Palm Beach County who can handle older inventory and long close timelines.
Biggest Risk
Long days on market and declining median price mean you may sit as a seller or buy into further softness.
Sweet Spot
A cash buyer or investor comfortable with cosmetic rehab who can close quickly and negotiate hard.
Avoid If
You need turnkey condition, resort amenities, or a liquid resale market where homes move in weeks.

What the numbers say

The $138,500 median reflects a mature community — likely condos or townhomes built decades ago — where unit condition, floor, and view dictate value more than the community itself. At $134 per square foot, you are below the county average, which means you are trading amenity, finish level, or both for location and price. Buyers looking for granite counters and stainless appliances will find original interiors unless a seller has invested in updates.

A 258-day median time on market is a clear signal: this is a negotiation environment. Sellers are waiting for qualified buyers, and buyers have the upper hand if they can close without friction. The 17.8% year-over-year drop in median price is significant — either smaller units are closing or sellers are accepting the reality of a shifted market. With only four closings in the recent window, each sale is an event, and the data swings with unit type and condition.

No community amenities surfaced in current listings, so you are buying the unit and the location — not a pool, clubhouse, or fitness center. That keeps fees lower but removes the resort-style draw some Palm Beach County buyers expect. This is housing, not a lifestyle product, and the market is pricing it accordingly.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
1.7D · Buy Score
Recent Direction3.0/10
Liquidity & Demand2.0/10
Pricing Power0.0/10

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 (1.7). Basis: Recent Direction -12.0% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 8.0 months of supply; Pricing Power 62.1% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a market where median time on market stretches past eight months and every transaction is a negotiation, you need a broker who knows how to read condition, pull comps that reflect true unit-level differences, and price a listing so it closes instead of sitting. Momentum underwrites every recommendation with data, walks properties honestly, and will tell you when a unit is overpriced or under-maintained before you write the offer. We close deals in slow markets because we do not waste time on fantasy pricing or unqualified hope.

Jamaica Bay in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers chasing maximum affordability in Palm Beach County who can handle older inventory and long close timelines.
Biggest advantageYou have negotiation leverage and time to inspect, finance, and close without competing offers.
Biggest riskLong days on market and declining median price mean you may sit as a seller or buy into further softness.
Sweet spotA cash buyer or investor comfortable with cosmetic rehab who can close quickly and negotiate hard.
Avoid ifYou need turnkey condition, resort amenities, or a liquid resale market where homes move in weeks.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Jamaica Bay homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Jamaica Bay.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $250/month (about $3,000/yr) · median of 32 MLS listings, most billed monthly
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $250 per month ($3,000 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 32 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Jamaica Bay sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Jamaica Bay

Homes in Jamaica Bay that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Jamaica Bay?
The median sale price in Jamaica Bay was $157K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (3 closed sales, Beaches MLS).
How long do homes in Jamaica Bay take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 312 days on market (3 sales, Beaches MLS).
Is Jamaica Bay a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Jamaica Bay leans toward buyers: 8.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Beaches MLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Jamaica Bay?
The best agent for Jamaica Bay is one who actively works Boynton 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 Jamaica Bay.
How do I find a top Boynton Beach real estate agent who knows Jamaica Bay?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Jamaica Bay and the wider Boynton Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Jamaica Bay?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Jamaica Bay purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Jamaica Bay, and what county is it in?
Jamaica Bay is in Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, FL, ZIP 33436. The community's center is about 11 miles north of the center of Boynton Beach (straight-line).
Buyers stretching every dollar to stay in Palm Beach County and willing to trade condition and amenity for price.Excellent fit
Investors targeting cash-flowing rentals or value-add flips in a low-cost, negotiation-heavy market.Excellent fit
Buyers prioritizing location over finish level and comfortable managing their own maintenance.Excellent fit
Buyers expecting modern interiors, resort-style amenities, or a community that shows pride of ownership at every turn.Probably not
Sellers needing a quick close or top-dollar exit in a market where inventory sits and prices have compressed.Probably not
Anyone relying on fast appreciation or a hot resale market to validate the purchase within a short hold period.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsBeaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026)
Community market statsBeaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Under-contract sharesBeaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (34 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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Thinking of selling in Jamaica Bay? 3 recorded closings; median 312 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Palm Beach County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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