Lake Forest South
Homes for Sale in Delray Beach, FL
All 1,473 homes for sale in Delray Beach, FL · median $285,000 · 265 homes for sale in 33445 · Palm Beach County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, Lake Forest South in Delray Beach, FL has 2 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1989–1995; 4 of 4 report an HOA (median $27/mo); none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 17 ft).
| Location | Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, FL · ZIP 33445 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 325 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1975–2017 (median 1981.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,678 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Other |
| For sale right now | 2 active, 1 pending · median asking $725,000 · 24.0 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 76% |
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; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Lake Forest South key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lake-forest-south, data as of September 20, 2026.
Lake Forest South in Delray Beach operates as a relatively quiet residential pocket without the clubhouse infrastructure or resort amenity package that drives premiums elsewhere in Palm Beach County. With no community amenities surfacing in current MLS data, pricing here hinges on the home itself—condition, updates, lot appeal—rather than access to pools, tennis, or a social calendar. Buyers pay for the Delray address and the individual property, not a bundled lifestyle.
The two-year rolling close window shows limited transaction volume, which is typical for smaller enclaves but means comps can be sparse and pricing less predictable. Sellers should expect longer marketing cycles when inventory thins; buyers gain negotiating leverage in slow periods but sacrifice choice. It's a community where patience and property-specific underwriting matter more than momentum.
Lake Forest South right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 24.0 months of supply and 33% 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 (3 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).
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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
Lake Forest South is a low-profile Delray Beach neighborhood distinguished by the absence of organized amenities and a reliance on individual home merit rather than community infrastructure to justify price.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 83 homes in Lake Forest South that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1978 and 2017 (median 1990), with a median living area of about 1,755 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: BeachesMLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 26 qualified sales in Lake Forest South across 2024–2025 (17 in 2024, 9 in 2025), median $635,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Lake Forest South is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a Delray Beach address without paying for tennis courts, pools, or gated resort infrastructure they won't use
- Investors or owner-occupants comfortable evaluating individual properties on condition and lot appeal rather than relying on community comps
- Households prioritizing budget efficiency and lower HOA overhead in exchange for a quieter, amenity-light enclave
Probably not for
- Buyers who expect organized recreation, social clubs, or a full amenity package as part of the value proposition
- Anyone needing a liquid market with frequent closings and abundant recent comps for fast pricing confidence
- Households unwilling to do deeper diligence on individual home condition when transaction volume is low and comparables are sparse
The market around Lake Forest South
Lake Forest South is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33445, 327 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a steady corner of Delray Beach.
Across Palm Beach County, 10,140 homes are active and 3,201 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 33445 (Delray Beach), 678 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $295K ($231/sq ft), up 1.5% year over year, with a median 53 days on market. Right now 142 active and 49 pending listings put supply at about 4.4 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33445 housing market and the Palm Beach County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lake Forest South specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Lake Forest South, Delray Beach
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Lake Forest South
Live MLS inventory for Lake Forest South. 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 Lake Forest South 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 Lake Forest South Right Now (3)
All 3 active and pending Lake Forest South listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 3820 NW 10th Street · $539,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Sep 6, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
- 4270 NW 9th Street · $799,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 26, 2026 · listed by True Floridian Realty
- 3800 NW 10th Street · $625,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 13, 2026 · listed by EXP Realty LLC
Lake Forest South on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Beaches MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Palm Beach County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Banyan Creek (Palm Beach) · Elementary
- Carver Community · Middle
- Atlantic · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Lake Forest South 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 Lake Forest South address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Atlantic High School
The Lake Forest South buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Forest South 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.
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.
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 Lake Forest South.
What drives the market in Lake Forest South
This is not a gated resort community. There are no tennis courts, no manned gate, no community pool in the MLS record. What you're buying is a Delray Beach ZIP code, proximity to the city's broader restaurant and beach ecosystem, and whatever the specific house delivers in layout, finishes, and lot. Pricing variance will be wide because there's no amenity floor to anchor values—a renovated home on a desirable lot will command a different number than a dated one two streets over, and the neighborhood name alone won't close that gap.
Transaction volume over the past two years has been modest. That means fewer recent comps, longer days on market for some listings, and the need for both buyers and sellers to price and negotiate with more nuance than in high-churn communities. If you need a quick close or want ten comparable sales from the last six months, this isn't that market. If you value a quieter enclave without HOA event calendars and you're comfortable doing homework on the individual asset, Lake Forest South makes sense.
Location delivers access to central Delray without the premiums attached to oceanfront or country-club gates. You're trading organized recreation and social infrastructure for price efficiency and simplicity. The market here rewards buyers who can evaluate a home on its own and sellers who price realistically given limited comps and slower turnover.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Forest South. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Momentum Realty brings comparative market discipline to neighborhoods where thin data and low volume create pricing ambiguity. We track two-year close histories across Palm Beach County, understand when a Delray address justifies a premium and when it doesn't, and won't let you overpay for a name when the asset itself is average. In Lake Forest South, where there's no amenity bundle to simplify valuation, our analysts dig into condition, lot characteristics, and true days-on-market to give you an honest comp set and a number you can defend. We represent your interest, not the narrative that every Delray listing is gold.
Lake Forest South in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $26/month (about $312/yr) · median of 24 MLS listings, most billed monthly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $26 per month ($312 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 24 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.
Tools for a Lake Forest South buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Lake Forest South sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Lake Forest South, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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19% of homes for sale in ZIP 33445 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 (2026-09-25).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (8 streets, ZIP 33445)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (129 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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