Place au Soleil in Delray Beach

Place au Soleil Homes for Sale in Delray Beach, FL

Delray Beach · Palm Beach County

A waterfront single-family enclave in Gulf Stream near Delray, 93 estate homes on canal lots with docks and a very low HOA.

Waterfront single-family enclave93 homes, private docksVery low HOA, near Atlantic Avenue
Live Market Pulse
44/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$1.80M
Median Price
60mo
Supply
108days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$728/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Place au Soleil is a quiet waterfront single-family enclave in the town of Gulf Stream just north of Delray Beach, 93 estate homes on large canal lots with private docks, most built in the 1970s and many since renovated, with a very low HOA. The read is lot plus water plus condition: the lot, the canal frontage and dock, and an honest read of a 1970s home that may or may not be updated drive value, with the hidden-gem location near Atlantic Avenue and the minimal HOA as the draw. The waterfront and the location are durable; the lot, the water, and condition are the deal. Confirm the frontage, the dock, and the renovation level before you write."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Place au Soleil market snapshot (as of June 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.8M ($728 per sq ft), with homes averaging 108 days on market and 60.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. Based on 1 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Place au Soleil is a waterfront single-family enclave in the town of Gulf Stream, just north of Delray Beach in Palm Beach County, near Federal Highway, with 93 residences along the waterfront. It carries a Delray Beach mailing address while sitting in the municipality of Gulf Stream.

The homes are grand single-family estates on large lots with lush landscaping, mature trees, and private boat docks, most originally built in the 1970s and many since extensively renovated. The lot, the canal frontage and dock, and condition are the value drivers.

The appeal is a tucked-away waterfront setting minutes from Delray Beach and Atlantic Avenue, with shops, restaurants, beaches, and golf nearby, Gulf Stream police service, and a notably low homeowners fee.

Diligence is the diligence of a 1970s waterfront enclave: confirm the lot and canal frontage, the dock and seawall and water access, the flood zone and insurance, the renovation level and systems of a 1970s home, and the municipality and any town rules. Price by lot, water, and condition, not by the low HOA.

Best for

  • Boaters who want a waterfront single-family home with a dock near Delray and Atlantic Avenue
  • Buyers who want a quiet, low-HOA enclave with large lots
  • Buyers comfortable updating or buying a renovated 1970s home

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a gated community with amenities or new construction
  • Buyers who want low insurance or to avoid waterfront and flood diligence
  • Buyers seeking a budget entry price

How Place au Soleil is performing right now

44/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
60Months of supplytight
95Median days on marketdays
2 : 5Under contract vs for salestrong demand
1Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+56%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from BeachesMLS, as of June 15, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Place au Soleil listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Place au Soleil buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Place au Soleil

Live MLS inventory for Place au Soleil. 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.

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The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Atlantic Avenue / downtown Delray~5 to 10 min · shops and dining; approximate
Delray Beach oceanfront~5 to 10 min · east to the coast
Federal Highway (US-1)~2 to 5 min · main corridor
Intracoastal / inlet access (by boat)varies · via canal and Intracoastal; confirm route
Interstate 95~10 to 15 min · west via Atlantic Avenue
Palm Beach International (PBI)~35 to 40 min · north via I-95

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Place au Soleil (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Palm Beach County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Place au Soleil is served by Palm Beach County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Place au Soleil address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at Place au Soleil, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Place au Soleil

Our read on what is being built around Place au Soleil, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishIn a 1970s waterfront enclave, value turns on the lot, the canal frontage and dock, and condition, with the hidden-gem location near Atlantic Avenue and the very low HOA as durable draws. The near-term factors are waterfront insurance and flood and the renovation level of an older home.

Waterfront lots with docks and a very low HOA

BullishLarge canal-front lots with private docks minutes from Atlantic Avenue, with a notably low HOA, are scarce and support demand among boaters and location-focused buyers. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community-wide

Waterfront lots with docks and a very low HOA

1970s homes with varying renovation levels

NeutralMost homes date to the 1970s; some are extensively renovated and some are not, so condition and the cost of modernization vary widely home to home. impact
SignificanceRadius: Lot-specific

1970s homes with varying renovation levels

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

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

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  1. 2026
    Community

    Profiled as a waterfront Gulf Stream enclave near Delray

    Place au Soleil is described as a tranquil waterfront community in the Gulf Stream area near Delray Beach of 93 single-family estate homes on large lots with private boat docks, most built in the 1970s and many since renovated, with lush landscaping, Gulf Stream police service, and a very low homeowners fee, minutes from Atlantic Avenue. Why it matters: The lot, the canal frontage and dock, and condition define the purchase. Confirm the frontage, dock, flood, and renovation level, then comp by waterfront lot. Source

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 Place au Soleil, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the lot and canal frontage. The lot size and water frontage set the value.

2

Inspect the dock and seawall. Confirm the dock, lift, seawall, water depth, and the boating route to the Intracoastal and inlet.

3

Read the flood zone and insurance. Quote flood and windstorm early on a waterfront lot.

4

Assess the renovation level. Most homes date to the 1970s; price an updated home against an original one and inspect systems by age.

5

Comp by waterfront lot. Match the home to recent closed sales with similar frontage and condition, not to a community average.

Best Buy
A renovated home on a wide canal lot with a good dock and manageable insurance, priced to recent comparable waterfront sales.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting waterfront insurance or the cost of modernizing an unrenovated 1970s home, or overpaying for a narrow-frontage lot.
Best Lot
Canal frontage, lot width, water depth, and dock quality drive premiums; narrower or interior lots trade lower.
Smart Timing
A scarce, low-HOA waterfront enclave near Atlantic Avenue holds demand, so a prepared buyer who reads the water and renovation level competes well.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Place au Soleil is a waterfront single-family enclave in the town of Gulf Stream, just north of Delray Beach in Palm Beach County (ZIP 33483), near Federal Highway, with 93 estate homes on large canal lots with private docks, most built in the 1970s and many since renovated. It carries a Delray Beach mailing address while sitting in the municipality of Gulf Stream and has a very low homeowners fee. The community is in the Palm Beach County School District; assignments are set by address, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: unrenovated 1970s homes
$1.80M to $1.80M

The original-condition 1970s homes on the more modest lots. The door into a waterfront enclave; price the renovation and confirm the dock and insurance.

Lowest entry
Core: renovated homes on canal lots
$1.80M to $1.80M

Updated homes on solid canal lots with docks. The core of the market, where lot, water, and renovation level separate similar homes.

Most inventory
High: large updated estates on wide frontage
$1.80M to $1.80M

The large, fully renovated or rebuilt estates on the widest canal frontage. The top of the enclave, priced on lot, water, and finish.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$1.80M to $1.80M
Entry: unrenovated 1970s homes
The original-condition 1970s homes on the more modest lots. The door into a waterfront enclave; price the renovation and confirm the dock and insurance.
$1.80M to $1.80M
Core: renovated homes on canal lots
Updated homes on solid canal lots with docks. The core of the market, where lot, water, and renovation level separate similar homes.
$1.80M to $1.80M
High: large updated estates on wide frontage
The large, fully renovated or rebuilt estates on the widest canal frontage. The top of the enclave, priced on lot, water, and finish.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Delray Beach locationStrong
Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Place au Soleil

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The waterfront, the private docks, the very low HOA, and the minutes-to-Atlantic-Avenue location are priced into every Place au Soleil listing. The deal is in the lot, the water, and an honest read of a 1970s home, with insurance quoted in full, not the low fee.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.6A- · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.5/10
Renovation Risk5.6/10
Location Efficiency9.0/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.6/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.6/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Place au Soleil is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live BeachesMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live BeachesMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from BeachesMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Canal frontage, lot width, and dock quality drive the premiums here.
  • Narrower or interior lots trade lower.
  • The renovation level sets value alongside the water.

In a waterfront enclave, value turns on the lot, the water, and condition. Wide canal frontage, deep water, and good docks command premiums, while narrower or interior lots and unrenovated 1970s homes trade lower for good reason. Because most homes date to the 1970s with varying renovation levels, compare a home against recent closed sales with similar frontage and condition, then price the dock, seawall, insurance, and any modernization against it.

Place au Soleil in 15 seconds.

Best forBoaters who want a waterfront single-family home with a dock, a large lot, and a very low HOA minutes from Atlantic Avenue.
Strong onWater and location: large canal-front lots with private docks, a quiet hidden-gem setting, and a very low HOA near Delray Beach.
WatchWaterfront insurance and flood, the dock and seawall condition, the renovation level of a 1970s home, and the Gulf Stream municipality and rules.
Not forBuyers who want a gated community with amenities or new construction, low insurance, or a budget entry price.
The edgeReading the canal frontage and dock and pricing insurance and the renovation level lets a prepared buyer value the waterfront correctly.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • The HOA fee is notably low; insurance and upkeep are the real carrying costs.
  • No large shared amenities; the draw is the private waterfront.
  • The enclave sits in the town of Gulf Stream with a Delray mailing address.

Place au Soleil carries a very low homeowners fee for a single-family waterfront enclave. That keeps carrying cost mostly to taxes, insurance, and upkeep; budget for waterfront insurance, flood, and dock and seawall maintenance, which dwarf the HOA.

The low fee covers limited common-area items in the enclave; there are no large shared amenities. Confirm the exact inclusions, the Gulf Stream municipal services, and any town rules.

There is no club or large amenity; the draw is the private waterfront, the docks, and the quiet enclave near Atlantic Avenue. Boating and the location define the lifestyle.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Place au Soleil, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Place au Soleil, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Place au Soleil Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market

Place au Soleil is currently a buyer-leaning market. About 60.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $2,999,000, and homes go under contract in about 95 days.

60.0
Months supply
$2,999,000
Median list
$1,800,000
Median sold
$728
Per sqft
95
Days on mkt
5/2/1
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33483 ZIP is $1,004,329, about 71.5% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: BeachesMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Place au Soleil located?
In the town of Gulf Stream, just north of Delray Beach in Palm Beach County, Florida (ZIP 33483), near Federal Highway, minutes from Atlantic Avenue and the Delray beaches. It carries a Delray Beach mailing address while sitting in the municipality of Gulf Stream.
What kinds of homes are in Place au Soleil?
93 single-family estate homes on large canal lots with private docks, most originally built in the 1970s and many since extensively renovated. The lot, the canal frontage and dock, and condition drive value.
Is Place au Soleil on the water?
Yes. Most homes sit on canal-front lots with private boat docks. Frontage, water depth, and dock condition vary by lot, so confirm them and the boating route to the Intracoastal for the specific home.
What is the HOA fee at Place au Soleil?
The homeowners fee is notably low for a single-family waterfront enclave. Confirm the current fee and what it covers, along with the Gulf Stream municipal services and any town rules, before you offer.
Is Place au Soleil in Delray Beach or Gulf Stream?
The enclave sits within the municipality of the town of Gulf Stream while carrying a Delray Beach mailing address. Confirm the municipality, services, and rules that apply to the specific property.
What should I check on a home here?
The canal frontage and dock and seawall, the flood zone and insurance, and the renovation level and systems of a 1970s home. Quote flood and windstorm early and price the cost of any modernization.
What schools serve Place au Soleil?
The community is in the Palm Beach County School District. Assignments are set by address and can change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district before relying on it.
How much do homes here cost?
Pricing is driven by the lot and canal frontage, the dock, the renovation level, and the home's size. Treat any reported figures as third-party context and confirm current pricing with a comparable-sales analysis of similar waterfront lots.
Is there flood risk at Place au Soleil?
As a waterfront enclave, flood zone and insurance are important diligence items that vary by lot and elevation. Confirm the flood zone and quote flood and windstorm insurance early for the specific home.
Can I keep a boat at Place au Soleil?
Many homes have private docks on the canal system with access to the Intracoastal. Confirm the dock, lift, water depth, seawall, and the boating route for the specific property.
What should I verify before buying in Place au Soleil?
The lot and canal frontage, the dock and seawall, the flood zone and insurance, the renovation level and systems, the HOA fee, and the Gulf Stream municipality and rules.
Do I need my own agent to buy in Place au Soleil?
Yes. The listing agent works for the seller. Your own agent reads the canal frontage and dock, quotes insurance, assesses the renovation level, and comps by waterfront so you do not overpay.
You are a boater who wants a waterfront single-family home with a dock near Delray and Atlantic AvenueExcellent fit
You want a quiet, low-HOA enclave with large lotsExcellent fit
You are comfortable updating or buying a renovated 1970s homeExcellent fit
You want a gated community with amenities or new constructionProbably not
You want low insurance or to avoid waterfront and flood diligenceProbably not
You are seeking a budget entry priceProbably not

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