University Heights in Boca Raton

University Heights
Homes for Sale in Boca Raton, FL

All 1,781 homes for sale in Boca Raton, FL · median $580,000 · 119 homes for sale in 33431 · Palm Beach County homes for sale

Community in Boca Raton · Palm Beach County · ZIP 33431
425 homesBuilt 1937–2023Median sale $750K
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Built fromLive Beaches MLS data12 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $750,000, $441 per square foot, a median 1 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1968–1971; none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 20 ft). At the median price and Palm Beach County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.72 mills, annual property tax runs about $14,040 ($13,270 with the full homestead exemption).

University Heights 1St Add key facts
LocationBoca Raton, Palm Beach County, FL · ZIP 33431
Homes in the community425 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1937–2023 (median 1972)
Typical living area1,924 sq ft (median)
Sale prices, last 12 months$750,000 median across 3 closed sales · $441 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)1 median
For sale right now0 active, 1 pending
Owner-occupied (homestead) share54%

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, “University Heights 1St Add key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/university-heights-1st-add, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in University Heights: 1 closed sale (median $710,000). As of October 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.

Live · University Heights Housing Pulse Beaches MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$750K
Median sold · 12 mo
$441/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $441 in 2026
100.0%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
1days
Median DOM · closed
1 days at the 2026 low
100%
Under contract
Palm Beach: 24% (3,201 of 13,341)
0 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
54%
Owner-occupied · University Heights
229 of 427 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
46%
Non-owner-occupied · University Heights
incl. 19% trust or LLC-held · 100% out-of-state
425
Homes in the community
plus 2 vacant residential lots · 427 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 12 years of records
30
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $575K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1937
Community established
homes built 1937-2023, median 1972 (FL DOR 2025)
1,730sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
0.7%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 425 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

University Heights 1St Add is a small pocket inside Boca Raton, and with only a one-closing window in this snapshot, there isn't enough recent transaction volume to draw a hard price line. What that means practically: value here is set property by property, not by a broad community trend. Condition, lot, and the specifics of each home will move the number far more than any neighborhood-wide average would.

For a buyer, thin recent activity cuts both ways — less comparable data to lean on, but also less competition on any given listing. For a seller, pricing has to be built from the ground up on the individual home rather than a stack of recent neighbor sales. In a market this quiet, getting the read right at listing time matters more than usual.

The 60-Second Overview

University Heights market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $750K ($441 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 1 days on market for closed sales.

In ZIP 33431 (Boca Raton), 435 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $750K ($430/sq ft), up 7.1% year over year, with a median 46 days on market. Right now 84 active and 32 pending listings put supply at about 3.9 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33431 housing market and the Palm Beach County market.

County records show 30 qualified sales in University Heights across 2024–2025 (22 in 2024, 8 in 2025), median $575,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

University Heights is a community of 425 homes in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, built between 1937 and 2023 (median 1972), with a median living area of about 1,924 square feet. 54% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

This is a smaller residential enclave within Boca Raton in Palm Beach County, without amenities identified in current MLS listings — so the draw here is location and the homes themselves, not shared community features.

Best for

  • Buyers prioritizing a Boca Raton location over shared amenities
  • Buyers willing to underwrite a purchase on condition and comps rather than a clear market trend
  • Long-hold buyers who aren't relying on quick, data-rich resale signals

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want gated or amenity-rich community features
  • Buyers who need abundant recent sales to feel confident on price
  • Sellers expecting a fast, comp-driven pricing story with little analysis

Windows contain 0 to 3 sales each (3 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.

Homes sold per 12-mo window
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0 to 3 a year; 3 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

25% of homes for sale in ZIP 33431 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).

University Heights Market Scorecard

Balanced

University Heights is currently a balanced market..

$750,000
Median sold
0/0/4
Active/Pend/Sold

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 University Heights 1St Add, Boca Raton

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 4 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-13 → 2026-09-24)

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.

Listing locations from Beaches MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

If we were buying in University Heights today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 University Heights.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a Boca Raton address and are comfortable evaluating a home on its own merits.
Biggest Risk
Thin comps make pricing harder to pin down for both sides.
Sweet Spot
A well-conditioned home priced off a careful individual analysis rather than neighborhood averages.
Avoid If
You need community amenities or a deep, predictable pool of recent sales.

A data-thin pocket that trades on its homes

With no community amenities surfacing from current listings, University Heights 1St Add is best understood as a plain residential address in Boca Raton rather than an amenitized development. That's not a knock — it means you're buying a house and a location, and you should evaluate both on their own terms rather than paying for a clubhouse or gate that isn't here.

The single-closing window is the headline caveat. There simply isn't a deep pool of recent sales to anchor pricing, so both sides should expect to do more work establishing value: recent nearby comparables, careful condition assessment, and realistic time-on-market expectations. Treat any single data point here as a starting question, not an answer.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in University Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a low-volume pocket like this, the value is in the analysis, not the averages. We build pricing from the individual home and the wider Boca Raton context rather than pretending a single closing tells the whole story — and we'll tell you plainly when the data is too thin to support a given number.

University Heights in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a Boca Raton address and are comfortable evaluating a home on its own merits.
Biggest advantageLow competition from limited recent listing activity.
Biggest riskThin comps make pricing harder to pin down for both sides.
Sweet spotA well-conditioned home priced off a careful individual analysis rather than neighborhood averages.
Avoid ifYou need community amenities or a deep, predictable pool of recent sales.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the University Heights homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in University Heights.
In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed University Heights sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in University Heights 1St Add

Homes in University Heights 1St Add 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in University Heights?
The median sale price in University Heights was $750K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (3 closed sales, Beaches MLS).
How long do homes in University Heights take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 1 days on market (3 sales, Beaches MLS).
How many homes are in University Heights?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 425 homes plus 2 vacant residential lots in University Heights (public records).
What share of University Heights is owner-occupied?
54% of University Heights parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in University Heights built?
Homes in University Heights were built between 1937 and 2023, with a median year built of 1972 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for University Heights?
The best agent for University Heights is one who actively works Boca Raton and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for University Heights.
How do I find a top Boca Raton real estate agent who knows University Heights?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows University Heights and the wider Boca Raton area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for University Heights?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your University Heights purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is University Heights, and what county is it in?
University Heights is in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, FL, ZIP 33431. The community's center is about 2 miles north of the center of Boca Raton (straight-line).
Buyers prioritizing a Boca Raton location over shared amenitiesExcellent fit
Buyers willing to underwrite a purchase on condition and comps rather than a clear market trendExcellent fit
Long-hold buyers who aren't relying on quick, data-rich resale signalsExcellent fit
Buyers who want gated or amenity-rich community featuresProbably not
Buyers who need abundant recent sales to feel confident on priceProbably not
Sellers expecting a fast, comp-driven pricing story with little analysisProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsBeaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 6, 2026)
Community market statsBeaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33431))
Under-contract sharesBeaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (15 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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Thinking of selling in University Heights 1St Add? 3 recorded closings; median 1 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Palm Beach County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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