The Pinelands
Homes for Sale in Boca Raton, FL
All 1,728 homes for sale in Boca Raton, FL · median $566,250 · 89 homes for sale in 33486 · Palm Beach County homes for sale
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Homes listed or recently sold were built 1972–1977. As of September 2026, the MLS records 23 closed sales in The Pinelands in Boca Raton, FL since 2006, the most recent in June 2026. Across Boca Raton as a whole, 2,021 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $665,000, 53 median days on market, with 596 homes for sale today. At that median and Palm Beach County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.72 mills, annual property tax runs about $12,450 ($11,670 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, FL · ZIP 33486 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 653 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1958–2025 (median 1969.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,767 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | None, Closed Circuit Camera(s) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 1 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 79% |
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, “The Pinelands key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/the-pinelands, data as of September 20, 2026.
The Pinelands sits in western Boca Raton without the polish or marketing infrastructure of the city's master-planned golf communities. Price formation here is driven by lot size, interior updates, and whether the roof and HVAC are current—there is no community premium baked into the ask. That makes it a straightforward valuation exercise and puts the buyer in control if they know what deferred maintenance costs.
With only two recorded closings in the last year, this is not a liquid market. Inventory is thin, turnover is episodic, and pricing discovery happens one transaction at a time. Sellers here typically own free and clear and are in no rush; buyers should expect longer negotiations and be prepared to walk if condition does not match price.
The 60-Second Overview
The Pinelands is a low-density enclave in western Boca Raton with minimal recorded transaction volume and no community amenities tracked in the MLS. It functions as a quiet residential pocket where pricing hinges entirely on individual property condition and lot characteristics.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 18 homes in The Pinelands that have changed hands since 2011, built between 1971 and 1977 (median 1974), with a median living area of about 1,833 sq ft and a typical 4-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 31 qualified sales in The Pinelands across 2024–2025 (14 in 2024, 17 in 2025), median $835,000 — 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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The Pinelands
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Who The Pinelands is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing land and independence who will hold long enough that thin transaction volume does not constrain their exit timeline.
- Cash or well-qualified conventional buyers comfortable underwriting individual property condition rather than relying on neighborhood momentum.
- Owners who plan to improve incrementally and understand resale will hinge on the quality of their own updates, not rising community comps.
Probably not for
- Buyers expecting resort-style amenities, walkable retail, or an active social calendar tied to neighborhood facilities.
- First-time buyers or those financing with minimal reserves who cannot absorb unexpected capital repairs flagged late in diligence.
- Investors counting on high turnover or rental demand driven by community brand—The Pinelands has neither the volume nor the cachet to support that thesis.
The market around The Pinelands
The Pinelands is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33486, 120 homes are on the market and 22% are under contract — a steady corner of Boca Raton.
Across Palm Beach County, 10,140 homes are active and 3,201 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 33486 (Boca Raton), 369 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $780K ($464/sq ft), up 43.0% year over year, with a median 36 days on market. Right now 58 active and 17 pending listings put supply at about 4.2 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33486 housing market and the Palm Beach County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not The Pinelands specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in The Pinelands, 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 The Pinelands
Live MLS inventory for The Pinelands. 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 The Pinelands listings as of 2026-09-28, 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 The Pinelands Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending The Pinelands listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 1060 NW 9th Street · $809,900 · 2 ba · pending · listed Sep 8, 2026 · listed by United Realty Group, Inc
The Pinelands 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
- J. C. Mitchell · Elementary
- Boca Raton Community · Middle
- Boca Raton · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent The Pinelands listings and can change; always confirm with Palm Beach County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The The Pinelands buying strategy.
If we were buying in The Pinelands 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 The Pinelands.
A shallow transaction pool in a Boca Raton ZIP code
The Pinelands does not operate like a typical Boca subdivision. There are no gatehouse marketing materials, no resort-style pool complex, no HOA newsletters touting home values. The two closings recorded over the past year tell you this is a community where homes change hands rarely, and when they do, the transaction is driven by individual circumstance rather than broader market momentum.
What you are buying here is land and structure, not lifestyle package. Lot size varies, setbacks are generous, and the neighborhood reads more like county-edge suburban than coastal Florida resort living. That independence appeals to a certain buyer—someone who wants a Boca Raton mailing address without the density or the amenity fee load. But it also means resale will depend entirely on your home's individual merit, not a rising tide of community demand.
Due diligence is critical. With so few comps, appraisals can be conservative, and lenders will scrutinize condition closely. If the roof is original or the AC compressor is on borrowed time, factor full replacement cost into your offer. Sellers here are typically long-term owners who may not have kept pace with cosmetic trends, so budget for updates if you plan to compete on resale within five years.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in The Pinelands. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Thin-volume markets like The Pinelands require a broker who knows how to build a comp set from adjacent neighborhoods and who will not let a seller's nostalgia inflate your offer. We pull permit history, flag deferred capital expenses before you write the contract, and negotiate from a position of data rather than emotion. In a community where the next comparable sale may be six months away, that ground-level diligence is the difference between a sound purchase and an expensive education.
The Pinelands in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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 The Pinelands buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed The Pinelands sales matched to your home.
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28% of homes for sale in ZIP 33486 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 (2026-09-29).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 28, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 33486)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (23 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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