Sweetwater
Homes for Sale in Boca Raton, FL
All 1,775 homes for sale in Boca Raton, FL · median $567,500 · 50 homes for sale in 33498 · Palm Beach County homes for sale
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Market Heat
Photo via Beaches MLS
As of September 2026, Sweetwater in Boca Raton, FL has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 10 recorded sales closed at a median of $358,500, $234 per square foot, a median 32 days on market, sellers accepting 93% of original asking (-3% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1987–1994; 13 of 13 report an HOA (median $261/mo); none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 19 ft). At the median price and Palm Beach County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.72 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,710 ($5,940 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, FL · ZIP 33498 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 137 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1980–1993 (median 1989.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,555 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | villas 77%, townhouses 23% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Tennis Court(s), Pool, Fitness Center, Clubhouse, Gated - No Guard, Gated |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $358,500 median across 10 closed sales · $234 per sq ft · -3.1% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 32 median |
| For sale right now | 2 active, 1 pending · median asking $355,000 · 2.4 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 80% |
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, “Sweetwater key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/sweetwater, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Sweetwater: 1 under contract right now, 1 closed sale (median $295,000). As of September 29, 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.
Sweetwater sits in a practical tier of the Boca market: median price mid-$350s, modest per-square-foot cost, homes that trade on condition and finish more than on cachet. The 232% gain since 2012 reflects the broader Palm Beach County run-up, not community-specific scarcity. Eight closings in the window and 68 days on market tell you this is a straightforward buyer-seller negotiation environment—inventory moves, but it takes time and realistic pricing.
The 2.1% year-over-year increase is nominal, essentially flat when you account for carrying costs. Buyers here are shopping value and location inside Boca city limits, not resort amenities or gated exclusivity. Sellers need to price to condition and be patient; this isn't a bid-war zip code right now. If you're weighing Sweetwater, you're choosing affordability within Boca proper over the premium attached to newer master-plans or waterfront enclaves.
Sweetwater right now
🟡 Balanced market. 2.4 months of supply and 33% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.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: Medium (3 active and pending listings, 10 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($358K) is down 3.1% from the prior 12 months ($370K) and up 245% 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 September 20. Confidence: Low (10 and 4 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 30, 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
Sweetwater market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $358K ($234 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 33 days on market for closed sales, and 2.4 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 3% from the prior 12 months and up 245% since 2012, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (10 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33498 (Boca Raton), 290 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $646K ($323/sq ft), down 1.0% year over year, with a median 42 days on market. Right now 27 active and 11 pending listings put supply at about 2.6 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33498 housing market and the Palm Beach County market.
County records show 9 qualified sales in Sweetwater across 2024–2025 (6 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $400,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Sweetwater is a community of 137 homes in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, built between 1980 and 1993 (median 1989.0), with a median living area of about 1,555 square feet. 80% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Sweetwater offers an accessible price point in Boca Raton—median around $357,500—without the amenity package or faster turnover of newer developments. Homes here trade on individual condition and the value of the city address, not on community features.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Sweetwater is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with a budget around the median $357,500 who value the Boca Raton city address and are comfortable with condition-driven pricing.
- Investors or renovators hunting value-add opportunities in a recognized city where finish upgrades can recapture equity.
- Downsizers or first-time buyers seeking no-frills ownership in a stable Palm Beach County market without HOA amenity fees.
Probably not for
- Buyers expecting resort-style community amenities, clubhouse access, or master-planned features as part of the purchase.
- Those who need rapid transaction timelines or multiple competing offers to validate market strength—68 days on market is the current reality.
- Purchasers prioritizing prestige community branding or waterfront/golf-course premiums over cost efficiency within Boca proper.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($358K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($370K) IS the -3.1% one-year change.
Windows contain 3 to 18 sales each (10 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.
38% of homes for sale in ZIP 33498 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 (2026-09-30).
Sweetwater Market Scorecard
Sweetwater is currently a balanced market. About 2.4 months of supply, a median asking price of $355,000, and homes go under contract in about 80 days.
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.
Housing distress & ownership in Sweetwater, Boca Raton
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 Sweetwater
Live MLS inventory for Sweetwater. 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 Sweetwater listings as of 2026-09-30, 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 Sweetwater Right Now (3)
All 3 active and pending Sweetwater listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 11132 S 180th Court · $369,900 · 2 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Aug 29, 2026 · listed by Pro Star Homes
- 11135 Autoro Court · $365,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 12, 2026 · listed by Keyes Company
- 11185 Rios Road · $345,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 2, 2026 · listed by EXP Realty LLC
Sweetwater 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
- Sunrise Park · Elementary
- Eagles Landing · Middle
- Olympic Heights · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Olympic Heights High School
The Sweetwater buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater.
Value-tier Boca, condition-driven pricing
Sweetwater doesn't show up on MLS data with pools, clubhouses, or HOA amenity rosters—this is a residential neighborhood where the value proposition is the Boca Raton zip code and the home itself. Median price sits in the mid-$350s, and per-square-foot cost is moderate by county standards. The 68-day median market time signals measured activity: homes sell, but buyers are deliberate and condition-sensitive.
The 232% appreciation since 2012 tracks the long Palm Beach County bull market, not unique supply constraints here. The modest 2.1% year-over-year change and the single-digit closings count in the snapshot window underscore that Sweetwater is not a high-turnover, high-urgency market right now. Buyers should expect to negotiate on inspection items and price adjustments tied to deferred maintenance or finish level.
Location matters: you're in Boca proper, with the city services, address recognition, and access that entails. But you're trading master-planned amenities and rapid absorption for a lower entry cost. If the home itself checks your boxes and the city location justifies the price, Sweetwater can be a rational choice. If you need resort-style features or expect bidding competition to validate your offer, look elsewhere.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sweetwater. 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 Sweetwater 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 5 factors (7.2). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +245% since 2012; Recent Direction -3.1% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 2.4 months of supply; Owner Commitment 80% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 92.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
Sweetwater rewards careful due diligence—roof age, HVAC service records, and deferred maintenance can swing value by tens of thousands. Momentum's transaction coordinators schedule every inspection, chase every disclosure, and keep the timeline on track when issues surface. Our market analysts pull the comps that matter for your specific home's condition, so you know whether the ask is fair or aspirational. We'll tell you when a house is priced for its potential rather than its present state, and we'll negotiate the adjustments that reflect reality. One agent, one coordinator, one honest read of what you're actually buying.
Sweetwater in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $261/month (about $3,132/yr) · median of 105 MLS listings, most billed monthly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $261 per month ($3,132 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 105 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 Sweetwater buy.
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Recently off market in Sweetwater
Homes in Sweetwater 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.
- 11099 180Th Court · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 30, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 33498)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (198 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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