Tropic Isle
Homes for Sale in Delray Beach, FL
All 1,647 homes for sale in Delray Beach, FL · median $299,900 · 197 homes for sale in 33483 · Palm Beach County homes for sale
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-11-06, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $3,565,000, $758 per square foot, a median 455 days on market, sellers accepting 73% of original asking. At the median price and Palm Beach County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.72 mills, annual property tax runs about $66,730 ($65,960 with the full homestead exemption).
Tropic Isle 3rd Section is an ultra-luxury enclave in Delray Beach where the median sale sits just under $4.7 million and price per square foot runs close to $830. That puts it squarely in the waterfront estate category—oceanfront or Intracoastal positioning, custom architecture, and condition-driven spreads. With only four closings in the trailing window, this is a thin, tightly held inventory pocket, and each sale tends to be its own deal.
Time on market at 89 days tells you these are not impulse buys; serious buyers do their homework, negotiate details, and sellers hold firm on price. Year-over-year appreciation of 7 percent reflects steady, confident demand at the top of the Delray market. The market heat score of 56 signals equilibrium—neither frenzy nor bargain hunting—so expect negotiation room, but not distress pricing. If you're writing an offer here, come prepared with comps, patience, and a realistic view of what finishes and location command.
Figures in this note are as of July 15, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Tropic Isle 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 November 6, 2026): the median sale price is about $3.57M ($758 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 455 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 33483 (Delray Beach), 23 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $2.25M ($965/sq ft), with a median 153 days on market. Right now 6 active listings put supply at about 3.1 months — a soft market. See the live ZIP 33483 housing market and the Palm Beach County market.
County records show 23 qualified sales in Tropic Isle across 2024–2025 (11 in 2024, 12 in 2025), median $3.06M — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Tropic Isle is a community of 258 homes in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, built between 1948 and 2025 (median 1987), with a median living area of about 3,227 square feet. 62% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Tropic Isle 3rd Section is a low-density, high-value sliver of Delray Beach where homes trade in the mid-$4 millions and waterfront location drives the conversation. Inventory is scarce, turnover slow, and every property competes on finishes and views rather than amenities.
Who Tropic Isle is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with liquid assets above $5 million seeking a primary Delray Beach waterfront residence and comfortable with a six-to-twelve-month search window
- Second-home buyers who prioritize ocean or Intracoastal proximity, privacy, and the ability to customize finishes over move-in readiness
- Investors or end-users willing to acquire an older estate, invest in substantial renovation, and hold for long-term appreciation in a proven luxury corridor
Probably not for
- Buyers needing predictable closing timelines, multiple inventory options to compare side-by-side, or confidence that an appraisal will meet contract price
- First-time luxury buyers expecting resort-style amenities, gated entry with staffed security, or a dense social community
- Anyone stretched at the $4.7 million median with no contingency budget for seawall repair, hurricane mitigation, or unexpected permitting delays
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, thick price tags
With a median sale price near $4.7 million and just four closings in the window, Tropic Isle 3rd Section behaves like a pocket listing market—each transaction is discrete, and comparables are sparse. Buyers here are shopping for water access, architectural distinction, and location privacy, not master-planned pools or clubhouses. The median time on market of 89 days reflects the fact that these are complex assets requiring due diligence, inspection periods, and often renovation budgets baked into offers.
Price per square foot at $829 suggests a mix of older estates and newer builds; condition, renovation scope, and dock rights will swing value by hundreds of thousands. The 7 percent year-over-year gain is healthy but measured—Delray's luxury tier has momentum without mania. Sellers know their number and will wait for it; buyers who move quickly with cash and minimal contingencies have the edge, but there is usually room to negotiate inspection credits and close timelines.
This is not a community for someone hoping to tour ten listings in a weekend. Inventory trickles in, and when the right house appears—renovated, on deep water, with clean title—it moves. If you are considering Tropic Isle 3rd Section, plan for a longer search cycle, architect and contractor consultations, and a purchase decision that hinges on one or two variables, not a scorecard of thirty.
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.
Why work with Momentum here
Momentum Realty knows that in ultra-luxury micro-markets like Tropic Isle 3rd Section, relationships and off-market intelligence matter more than search algorithms. We track waterfront comp nuances—dock permits, seawall condition, flood-zone variances—and we will tell you when a listing is overpriced for its footage or underpriced for its finishes. We coordinate architect walk-throughs before you write an offer, negotiate inspection terms that protect your downside, and make sure your closing timeline aligns with renovation permits if you are planning work. When only four homes have changed hands in months, having a broker who understands every one of those sales is the advantage.
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| Location | Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, FL · ZIP 33483 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 258 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1948–2025 (median 1987) |
| Typical living area | 3,227 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $3,565,000 median across 3 closed sales · $758 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 455 median |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 62% |
Data as of November 6, 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 key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/tropic-isle-3rd-sec, data as of November 6, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Tropic Isle 3Rd 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.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Eve Street (14 homes on record)
- Eve Street (9 homes on record)
- Jasmine Drive (9 homes on record)
- Spanish Trail (7 homes on record)
- Gardenia Drive (7 homes on record)
- Jasmine Drive (7 homes on record)
- Jasmine Drive (7 homes on record)
- Spanish Trail (4 homes on record)
- Spanish Trail (3 homes on record)
- Florida Boulevard (2 homes on record)
- Florida Boulevard (2 homes on record)
- Florida Boulevard (2 homes on record)
Recent Developments in Tropic Isle 3rd Sec
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Tropic Isle 3rd Sec, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
Johnnie-O lists apparel store at 321 E. Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach
California-born Johnnie-O is listing a Delray Beach store at 321 E. Atlantic Ave. as coming soon, with no opening date announced. The brand already has Florida stores in Naples, Miramar Beach, Watersound and West Palm Beach.
What it may mean for the marketA new apparel retailer adds to the shopping mix along downtown Delray's Atlantic Avenue. The site is less than a mile northwest of Tropic Isle 3rd Sec.
Source: WhatNow Miami - October 2026Builder Activity
Ocean One breaks ground with 371 rental residences on North Federal Highway in Boynton Beach
Hyperion Group, Winter Properties, WREP and Silverstein Properties held a groundbreaking on October 6 for an eight-story, 371-unit rental project at 114-222 North Federal Highway. The project includes about 25,500 square feet of retail and a $108 million construction loan, with up to $11.5 million in CRA tax increment funding. Completion is estimated for late 2028.
What it may mean for the marketAdds rental inventory and ground-floor retail to downtown Boynton Beach near the Federal Highway corridor. The site is about 5 miles north of Tropic Isle 3rd Sec.
Source: Florida YIMBY - September 2026Parks & Amenities
$280M Palm Beach County parks bond on November ballot would fund fieldhouse, new parks and upgrades
The $280 million bond on the November 3 ballot would be repaid at 5 cents per $1,000 of taxable value over 20 years. Projects include a multisport fieldhouse at Okeeheelee Park, a 125-acre off-highway-vehicle complex near 20-Mile Bend, a 136-acre Sansbury Way Park and a 90-acre Lantana District I Park. The project list may change.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the bond would add and upgrade county recreation amenities, including indoor sports space near Okeeheelee Park. The site is about 14 miles northwest of Tropic Isle 3rd Sec.
Source: Stet News - August 2026Parks & Amenities
Delray Beach sets $59.19M guaranteed maximum price for Pompey Park renovation
The city manager's annual report says the city approved a guaranteed maximum price of $59.19 million for the Pompey Park renovation, nearly $4 million below the original estimate. Groundbreaking is scheduled for September 2026. The report also lists a roughly $287 million water treatment plant with completion expected in 2028.
What it may mean for the marketA major park renovation would upgrade recreation amenities in west central Delray Beach once construction is complete. The site is about 1 mile northwest of Tropic Isle 3rd Sec.
Source: Boca Post - July 2026Market
Palm Beach County Total Home Sales Jump for 10th Consecutive Month
Palm Beach County total home sales rose 22.3% year-over-year in June 2026 to 2,456 transactions, with total dollar volume up 53.90% to $2.7 billion. The single-family median sale price increased to $700,000 and the condominium median rose to $325,000.
What it may mean for the marketRising sales volume and median prices signal strengthening demand and higher valuations across the Palm Beach County housing market. The site is about 18 miles north of Tropic Isle 3rd Sec.
Source: MIAMI REALTORS - June 2026Development
Alton Delray in Delray Beach Breaks Ground with $92 Million Construction Loan
Kolter Multifamily broke ground on Alton Delray, a 386-unit multifamily community across six-story buildings on a 12.31-acre former industrial site at 2101 S. Congress Avenue, backed by a $92 million construction loan from Madison Realty Capital. The plan includes 154 workforce housing units under Florida's Live Local Act and 232 market-rate units, with delivery expected in late 2027.
What it may mean for the marketA 386-unit rental community converts a former industrial parcel into new multifamily supply on the Congress Avenue corridor and adds workforce and market-rate housing to the Delray Beach market. The site is about 2 miles southwest of Tropic Isle 3rd Sec.
Source: Florida YIMBY
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending November 6, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (8 streets, ZIP 33483)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-11-06 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2026 (3 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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