Tropic Palms Delray Beach
Homes for Sale in Delray Beach, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Tropic Palms is a small, established pocket of 43 homes built between 1960 and 1980, with a median year built of 1977. At this age, price is driven almost entirely by what has been updated inside the home rather than by the neighborhood itself — two houses of similar size here can price very differently depending on renovation history.
With only 1 active listing against a 1.7-month supply, this is a seller-leaning market by any read of the numbers. There is essentially no inventory cushion, which means buyers should expect limited room to comparison-shop and sellers should expect a home priced to condition to move quickly rather than sit.
Tropic Palms Delray Beach right now
🔴 Seller-leaning market. 1.7 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.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 July 15, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).
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Updated July 15, 2026 · Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The setting & the homes.
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Who Tropic Palms Delray Beach is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want an established, mid-century-era home and are prepared to evaluate condition and updates on a house-by-house basis
- Buyers comfortable moving quickly and decisively in a market with just over a month and a half of supply
- Buyers prioritizing a smaller, lower-turnover community over a large development with a broad amenity package
Probably not for
- Buyers who want to compare several active listings side by side before deciding
- Buyers seeking new construction or a home requiring minimal near-term updates
- Buyers who need an extensive on-site amenity package beyond a jogging path
The market around Tropic Palms Delray Beach
Tropic Palms Delray Beach is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
Across Palm Beach County, 1,171 homes are active and 476 pending (29% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Tropic Palms Delray Beach specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Tropic Palms Delray Beach, 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Tropic Palms Delray Beach
Live MLS inventory for Tropic Palms Delray Beach. 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 Tropic Palms Delray Beach listings as of 2026-08-18, 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.
Tropic Palms Delray Beach 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.
Life at Tropic Palms Delray Beach
- Jogging Path · reported on 1 of 5 listings
Community amenities as reported across Beaches MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Schools
- Palm Beach County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Pine Grove · Elementary
- Carver Community · Middle
- Boca Raton · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Tropic Palms Delray Beach 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 Tropic Palms Delray Beach address.
Recent Developments in Tropic Palms
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Tropic Palms, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- 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 19 miles north of Tropic Palms.
Source: MIAMI REALTORS - July 2026Development
The Berkeley Palm Beach Breaks Ground at 550 South Australian Avenue in West Palm Beach
The Berkeley Palm Beach broke ground on a 25-story tower with 193 condominium residences at 550 South Australian Avenue overlooking Clear Lake, developed by Al Adelson with Arquitectonica as designer. Sales have exceeded $120 million and completion is anticipated in 2029.
What it may mean for the marketA new 25-story condominium tower adds high-end for-sale housing supply to the downtown West Palm Beach market and continues vertical development along the Clear Lake waterfront. The project is about 19 miles north of Tropic Palms, elsewhere in Palm Beach County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - June 2026Development
Developers Plan Two 31-Story Towers for 2085 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach
Terra and BH Group filed plans for 281 residential condominiums across two 31-story towers on a 1.55-acre site at 2085 N Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach. The nearly 440,000-square-foot project includes about 4,385 square feet of retail and 362 parking spaces.
What it may mean for the marketTwo proposed 31-story towers would add for-sale condominium supply and ground-floor retail along the North Flagler Drive waterfront in West Palm Beach. The project is about 21 miles north of Tropic Palms, elsewhere in Palm Beach County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - 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 northwest of Tropic Palms.
Source: Florida YIMBY - June 2026Development
300-Unit 'The Pierce' Slated for Summer Groundbreaking at 115 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach
Affiliated Development's The Pierce, a mixed-use project with 300 apartments and 17,015 square feet of retail at 115 N. Federal Highway in downtown Boynton Beach, is slated to start construction in summer 2026. The unit mix includes 150 market-rate apartments and 150 workforce housing units for households earning 80 to 120% of area median income, with 587 parking spaces.
What it may mean for the marketA 300-unit mixed-use project adds rental housing and retail to downtown Boynton Beach and advances redevelopment along the North Federal Highway corridor. The project is about 7 miles north of Tropic Palms, elsewhere in Palm Beach County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - May 2026Development
25-Story Mixed-Use Tower to Feature Workforce Housing at 120 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach
Developer Jeff Greene proposed a 25-story tower with 399 apartments at 120 S Dixie Highway in downtown West Palm Beach, with about 160 units set aside for households earning at or below 120% of area median income. The plan includes 7,550 square feet of retail and 236 parking spaces and was reviewed by the city's Plans and Plats Review Committee on May 14.
What it may mean for the marketA proposed 25-story mixed-use tower would add rental housing, including income-restricted units, plus retail space to the downtown West Palm Beach market on the South Dixie Highway corridor. The project is about 19 miles north of Tropic Palms, elsewhere in Palm Beach County.
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.
The Tropic Palms Delray Beach buying strategy.
If we were buying in Tropic Palms Delray Beach 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.
Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.
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 Palms Delray Beach.
A Small, Tightly Held Pocket
At 43 total homes, Tropic Palms is not a community where a buyer will find dozens of comparable listings to sort through — the current single active listing is the market at this moment. Homes here run from a median living area of 1,511 square feet, built over a two-decade span between 1960 and 1980, so floor plans and finishes vary based on how each owner has maintained or updated the structure over time.
The high homestead share (67.4%) is a useful signal: it points to a community where most residents have settled in rather than cycled through as short-term rentals, which typically correlates with steadier upkeep and fewer surprise vacancies on the block. The one listed community amenity is a jogging path, reported across MLS listings for the area — worth confirming directly with the HOA, since access and current condition of shared amenities can shift over time.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Tropic Palms Delray Beach. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with only one home actively listed and just over a month and a half of supply, most of the real opportunity moves before it ever becomes a public listing — timing and local relationships matter more here than in a community with dozens of active choices. We track this pocket closely enough to flag a listing the moment it surfaces and to help you understand, house by house, what a 1960s–1980s build actually needs versus what has already been addressed.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
- 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 Palms Delray Beach buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Tropic Palms Delray Beach sales matched to your home.
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Palm Beach County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Palm Beach County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
Tropic Palms Market Scorecard
Tropic Palms is currently a balanced market (limited data). About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $869,500, and homes go under contract in about 18.0 days.
Typical home value in the 33483 ZIP is $1,030,710, about 75.0% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
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
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Nearby Communities
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 15, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
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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