Polo Trace in Delray Beach

Polo Trace Homes for Sale in Delray Beach, FL

Delray Beach · Palm Beach County

A gated all-ages community with resort amenities and golf, no mandatory membership, in west Delray.

Gated, all agesNo mandatory membership26,000 sf clubhouse
Live Market Pulse
58/100
Momentum
Balanced Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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$925K
Median Price
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Supply
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Avg DOM
Balanced
Seller Leverage
$425/sf
Median $/Sqft
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Polo Trace is a gated, all-ages community in west Delray Beach, more than 700 single-family homes around an 18-hole course, with resort amenities and no required club equity. The read is resort-style living without country-club fees: GL Homes delivered a modern phase on the former golf land in 2018, the 26,000 square-foot clubhouse, restaurant, pools, and tennis come with the HOA, and the golf is enjoyable rather than mandatory. The buy turns on the phase and lot (newer GL versus original), condition, and confirming the HOA scope."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Polo Trace market snapshot (as of June 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $925K ($425 per sq ft), a balanced market (limited data). Based on 12 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Polo Trace is a gated, all-ages single-family community in west Delray Beach (ZIP 33446), Palm Beach County, off Hagen Ranch Road west of the Turnpike near the Boca Raton border (Polo Trace profiles).

It was established in the 1990s as a golf-course community; developer GL Homes later acquired the course land and built a newer phase, so the community now has more than 700 single-family homes ranging from two to five bedrooms, with newer GL models featuring modern layouts and outdoor living.

Amenities include a 26,000 square-foot clubhouse, an 18-hole golf course, a large resort-style pool, an on-site restaurant, a fitness center, tennis courts, card rooms, and a pro shop, behind a 24-hour guard gate. Membership equity is not required to live there.

Because it spans an original golf-era phase and a newer GL phase, the decision is phase-and-lot specific. Match the phase and lot to how you live, confirm the HOA scope and the golf arrangement, read condition, and comp within the phase before you offer.

Best for

  • Buyers who want gated, all-ages resort amenities and golf without country-club fees
  • Buyers who want a newer GL Homes single-family home with a 26,000 square-foot clubhouse
  • Buyers who value west Delray near the Boca border with a 24-hour gate

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want an age-restricted community or a mandatory-membership club
  • Buyers who want acreage or no HOA
  • Buyers who want to be on the coast rather than west Delray

How Polo Trace is performing right now

58/100
momentum
Balanced Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
70Median days on marketdays
3 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
12Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%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 Polo Trace 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 Polo Trace buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Polo Trace

Live MLS inventory for Polo Trace. 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.

No homes are actively for sale in Polo Trace right now, so its recent closed sales are shown, as of 2026-06-15, 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 BeachesMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

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

Florida's Turnpike (Atlantic Ave)~5 to 10 min · west Delray access, approximate
Downtown Delray Beach (Atlantic Ave)~15 to 20 min · east
Delray and Boca beaches~20 to 25 min · east to the coast
Delray Medical Center~10 min · nearby hospital
Boca Raton~15 to 20 min · south
Palm Beach International (PBI)~30 to 40 min · north

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
Polo Trace (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

Polo Trace 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 Polo Trace address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at Polo Trace, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Polo Trace

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a gated, all-ages community with resort amenities and golf but no required equity, blending an original phase with a newer GL Homes phase. The watch items are the phase and lot, the HOA scope, the golf arrangement, and condition.

Resort amenities and golf with no mandatory membership

BullishA 26,000 square-foot clubhouse, a restaurant, pools, and an 18-hole course with no required equity gives resort living without country-club fees; confirm the golf arrangement. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Resort amenities and golf with no mandatory membership

Newer GL Homes phase on the former course

BullishGL Homes built a modern phase in 2018, so newer homes carry lower condition risk than the original phase; confirm the phase and lot. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Newer GL Homes phase on the former course

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 Polo Trace, 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. 1990s and 2018
    Development

    Polo Trace established, then expanded by GL Homes

    Polo Trace began in the 1990s as a golf community; GL Homes acquired the course land and built a newer phase in 2018, growing it to more than 700 single-family homes with a 26,000 square-foot clubhouse and no required membership equity (community profiles). Treat figures as reported and confirm. Why it matters: Resort amenities without club fees are the value; the phase and lot drive condition and price. 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 Polo Trace, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the HOA scope and figure in writing, including the amenities and the golf arrangement, the reserves, and any assessment.

2

Identify the phase, the original 1990s phase versus the newer 2018 GL Homes phase, since condition and style differ.

3

Read the lot, since lake and larger lots hold value better than interior lots.

4

Read the home's condition, the roof, HVAC, and any updates, especially in the original phase.

5

Comp by phase and lot, not the whole community.

Best Buy
A well-kept newer GL home or an updated original-phase home on a good lot, priced to condition.
Biggest Risk
Underpricing an original-phase home's systems, or assuming uniformity across phases.
Best Lot
Lake and larger lots hold value better than interior lots.
Smart Timing
Confirm the HOA scope and the golf arrangement before you write.
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

Polo Trace is a gated, all-ages single-family community in west Delray Beach (33446) off Hagen Ranch Road, of more than 700 homes around an 18-hole course, established in the 1990s and expanded by GL Homes with a newer phase in 2018. Amenities include a 26,000 square-foot clubhouse, a restaurant, a resort pool, fitness, and tennis, behind a 24-hour guard gate, with no required membership equity. It is zoned to Palm Beach County public schools by address; verify with the district.

The takeaway

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

Entry: original-phase homes needing updates
$525K to $825K

The lower end is original-phase homes needing updates. The resort amenities and no-equity structure are part of the value; confirm the HOA first.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated homes and smaller GL models
$825K to $1.25M

The core is updated homes and smaller newer GL models. Phase, lot, and condition separate these more than square footage.

Most inventory
High: larger newer GL homes on lake lots
$1.25M to $1.50M

The top end is larger newer GL Homes on lake lots. These trade on the lot, the build, and the finish.

Strongest resale

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

$525K to $825K
Entry: original-phase homes needing updates
The lower end is original-phase homes needing updates. The resort amenities and no-equity structure are part of the value; confirm the HOA first.
$825K to $1.25M
Mid: updated homes and smaller GL models
The core is updated homes and smaller newer GL models. Phase, lot, and condition separate these more than square footage.
$1.25M to $1.50M
High: larger newer GL homes on lake lots
The top end is larger newer GL Homes on lake lots. These trade on the lot, the build, and the 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
Asking price per square foot
Renovated$472
Original$464
Median days on market
Renovated1
Original46

From current Polo Trace listings (renovated 1, original 2); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

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 Polo Trace

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 gate, the 26,000 square-foot clubhouse, and the golf are priced into every Polo Trace listing, and there is no required equity. The deal is won on the phase, the lot, and condition, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.1B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.2/10
Renovation Risk5.2/10
Location Efficiency8.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.6/10

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 Polo Trace 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
  • Lake and larger lots hold value better than interior lots.
  • Phase (original versus newer GL) matters as much as the lot.
  • Resort amenities without club fees are part of the value.

In a multi-phase community like Polo Trace, the phase, lot, and condition set value, with resort amenities and no club fees adding appeal. Lake and larger lots hold value better than interior lots, and the newer GL phase carries lower condition risk. Compare a home against the closest sale in its own phase and lot type, and read the HOA scope before the finishes.

Polo Trace in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want gated, all-ages resort amenities and golf without country-club fees in west Delray.
Strong onA 26,000 square-foot clubhouse, a restaurant, pools, an 18-hole course, no mandatory membership, and a newer GL Homes phase.
WatchThe phase and lot, the HOA scope and the golf arrangement, and an original-phase home's systems.
Not forBuyers who want an age-restricted community, a mandatory club, acreage, or a coastal location.
The edgeResort amenities without club fees are the value, and the phase and lot separate the homes.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Gated, all-ages HOA with no required membership equity.
  • A 26,000 square-foot clubhouse, pools, restaurant, and golf.
  • Identify the original versus the newer GL Homes phase.
  • Lake and larger lots hold value best.
  • Confirm the HOA scope and the golf arrangement.

Polo Trace carries a gated, all-ages HOA covering the amenities, common areas, and 24-hour security, with no required membership equity. Treat any figure as reported and confirm the current dues, scope, the golf arrangement, reserves, and any assessment before you offer.

The HOA generally covers the guard gate, common areas, and the amenities (clubhouse, pools, fitness, tennis); confirm exactly what is covered and how golf is handled.

A 26,000 square-foot clubhouse, an 18-hole golf course, a large resort-style pool, an on-site restaurant, a fitness center, tennis courts, card rooms, and a pro shop, with no required equity membership. Confirm the golf arrangement and any fees.

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 Polo Trace, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Polo Trace, 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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Polo Trace Market Scorecard

Balanced Market (limited data)

Polo Trace is currently a balanced market (limited data). Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

n/a
Months supply
n/a
Median list
$925,000
Median sold
$425
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
0/3/12
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33446 ZIP is $333,445, about 10.4% below 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

Is Polo Trace a gated community?
Yes. Polo Trace is a gated, all-ages single-family community in west Delray Beach with a 24-hour guard gate.
Do I have to join a club at Polo Trace?
No. Polo Trace does not require membership equity to live there; the amenities and golf come with the community. Confirm the golf arrangement and any fees.
What amenities does Polo Trace have?
A 26,000 square-foot clubhouse, an 18-hole golf course, a large resort-style pool, an on-site restaurant, a fitness center, tennis courts, card rooms, and a pro shop.
What kinds of homes are in Polo Trace?
More than 700 single-family homes from two to five bedrooms, blending an original 1990s phase with a newer GL Homes phase built in 2018 with modern layouts.
What are the HOA fees at Polo Trace?
The HOA covers the amenities, common areas, and security, with no required equity. Treat any figure as reported and confirm the current scope, the golf arrangement, and the amount for the specific home and phase.
Who built Polo Trace?
It began in the 1990s as a golf community; GL Homes later acquired the course land and built a newer phase in 2018.
Where is Polo Trace located?
In west Delray Beach (33446) off Hagen Ranch Road, west of the Turnpike near the Boca Raton border, about 15 to 20 minutes from downtown Delray.
What schools serve Polo Trace?
It is zoned to Palm Beach County public schools by home address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Is Polo Trace a good investment?
Gated, all-ages resort amenities and golf without club fees support steady demand, but value turns on the phase, the lot, and condition. Run the HOA scope and a condition read first; this is not a guarantee of future value.
Is Polo Trace age-restricted?
No, it is an all-ages community.
What should I check before buying in Polo Trace?
The phase (original versus newer GL), the HOA scope and golf arrangement, the lot, and the home's roof and systems.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Polo Trace?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. In a multi-phase community where the phase and lot drive value, having your own representation to read the HOA and comps is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want gated, all-ages resort amenities and golf without country-club feesExcellent fit
You want a newer GL Homes single-family home with a 26,000 square-foot clubhouseExcellent fit
You value west Delray near the Boca border with a 24-hour gateExcellent fit
You want an age-restricted community or a mandatory-membership clubProbably not
You want acreage or no HOAProbably not
You want to be on the coast rather than west DelrayProbably not

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