Tropic Isle
Homes for Sale in Delray Beach, FL
All 1,473 homes for sale in Delray Beach, FL · median $285,000 · 154 homes for sale in 33483 · Palm Beach County homes for sale
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Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 8 recorded sales closed at a median of $3,900,000, $1,080 per square foot, a median 147 days on market, sellers accepting 87% of original asking (+34% versus the prior year). At the median price and Palm Beach County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.72 mills, annual property tax runs about $73,000 ($72,230 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, FL · ZIP 33483 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 178 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1946–2024 (median 1981.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,982 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $3,900,000 median across 8 closed sales · $1080 per sq ft · +34.5% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 147 median |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 58% |
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, “Tropic Isle 2Nd Sec key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/tropic-isle-2nd-sec, data as of September 20, 2026.
Tropic Isle 2nd Section is a waterfront enclave in Delray Beach where the median closed price sits at $3.6 million and homes sell at a median $1,065 per square foot. Seven closings over the trailing window show this is a thin market where condition, water frontage, and lot configuration drive individual outcomes more than any consistent pricing floor or ceiling.
Median time on market runs just over two months, which in this price tier signals patient buyers doing their diligence and sellers who understand negotiation is part of the process. Inventory is scarce, turnover is episodic, and comparable sales are few—so both list price and final terms will hinge on the specific asset and the motivation on each side of the table.
Tropic Isle right now
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($3.90M) is up 34.5% from the prior 12 months ($2.90M). With about 6 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 (8 and 3 sales in the two windows).
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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
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Tropic IsleHomes for Sale in Delray Beach, FL right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Tropic Isle market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $3.90M ($1080 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 148 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 34% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (8 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33483 (Delray Beach), 347 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $721K ($501/sq ft), up 13.8% year over year, with a median 77 days on market. Right now 85 active and 23 pending listings put supply at about 4.7 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33483 housing market and the Palm Beach County market.
County records show 14 qualified sales in Tropic Isle across 2024–2025 (10 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $2.88M — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Tropic Isle is a community of 178 homes in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, built between 1946 and 2024 (median 1981.0), with a median living area of about 2,982 square feet. 58% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
A low-turnover waterfront pocket in Delray Beach where the median sale approaches four million dollars and each transaction stands on its own merits.
Who Tropic Isle is best for.
Best for
- Waterfront buyers with multi-million-dollar budgets who prioritize boat access and Delray Beach location over resort-style amenities
- Investors or principal buyers prepared to renovate or scrape and build, treating the purchase as a long-term land play
- Experienced luxury buyers comfortable negotiating in thin markets with long hold times and limited comparable sales
Probably not for
- First-time luxury buyers who need abundant comps and predictable pricing to feel confident in their offer
- Buyers who want turnkey estates with community pools, clubhouses, and consistent architectural standards
- Anyone requiring a quick close or expecting multiple bidders to validate market value—this is a patient, one-off market
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 ($3.90M) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($2.90M) IS the +34.5% one-year change.
Windows contain 1 to 10 sales each (8 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.
23% of homes for sale in ZIP 33483 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 (2026-09-20).
Housing distress & ownership in Tropic Isle 2Nd Sec, 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.
The Tropic Isle buying strategy.
If we were buying in Tropic Isle 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 Tropic Isle.
Thin inventory, waterfront stakes
Tropic Isle 2nd Section does not trade like a typical subdivision. With only seven closings in the recent window and a median close at $3.6 million, this is a market defined by scarcity and specificity. Buyers here are purchasing location and water access first, home second—so lot orientation, dock configuration, and Intracoastal frontage weigh heavier than square footage or finishes in many cases.
The median price per square foot—just over $1,000—reflects homes that vary widely in age, renovation status, and buildable envelope. Some properties sell for the land; others are move-in estates. There is no community pool, no clubhouse, no coded amenities in the MLS data. What you're buying is the address and the water, and the market prices that clarity accordingly.
Time on market at just over two months is neither fast nor stalled. In this tier, that cadence is normal: buyers tour fewer homes, conduct more due diligence, and sellers price with room to negotiate or wait for the right match. If you need a quick close or twenty comps to anchor your offer, this is not that market.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Tropic Isle. 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 Tropic Isle 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 3 factors (5.8). Basis: Recent Direction +34.5% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 58% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 87.2% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
Momentum Realty knows Palm Beach County waterfront, and we know when to tell a client a home is overpriced or a poor fit before they waste time on a showing. In a market this thin, access and intel matter—off-market whispers, dock permitting history, flood-zone nuances, and which properties are actually motivated versus aspirationally listed. We will walk the lot with you, connect you to marine contractors if the seawall needs work, and negotiate without the theatrics that waste everyone's time at this price point.
Tropic Isle 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 Tropic Isle buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 33483)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (97 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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