Ventura
Homes for Sale in Delray Beach, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Ventura sits in Delray Beach, where the $700K median reflects a market that has tripled in value since 2012—a 202% cumulative gain. Buyers today are paying $393 per square foot, and with a median 104 days on market and a heat score of 32, this is a measured, deliberate market where sellers wait for the right offer and buyers have time to negotiate condition and terms.
The 11.1% year-over-year appreciation signals continued upward pricing pressure, but the slow absorption tempo means you're not bidding against five other buyers on Sunday afternoon. This is a price-discovery environment: what you pay will depend heavily on property condition, lot premium, and your willingness to be patient.
Ventura right now
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($700K) is up 11.1% from the prior 12 months ($630K) and up 202% since 2012. With about 7 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 July 15. Confidence: Low (3 and 8 sales in the two windows).
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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 60-Second Overview
Ventura market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $700K ($393 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 104 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 11% from the prior 12 months and up 202% since 2012, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).
Ventura is a Delray Beach community where the median closed at $700,000 and homes take over three months to sell—a contrast to the frenzy elsewhere in Palm Beach County.
Who Ventura is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with $700K–plus budget who want a Delray Beach address and prefer lower HOA overhead to on-site clubhouses
- Investors or second-home buyers comfortable with longer holding periods and methodical market cycles
- Buyers who value negotiation time, inspection leverage, and the ability to evaluate each property individually
Probably not for
- Buyers seeking gated resort amenities, pools, fitness centers, or structured community programming
- Buyers who need predictable, rapid resale liquidity or high-turnover comps for appraisal certainty
- Budget-constrained buyers hoping for entry-level pricing or bargain opportunities in a mature, appreciated market
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 15 of each year, from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($700K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($630K) IS the +11.1% one-year change.
Windows contain 3 to 13 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.
The Ventura buying strategy.
If we were buying in Ventura 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 Ventura.
What drives price in Ventura
The median $700K represents a market that has matured considerably; cumulative appreciation since 2012 is 202%, and the past twelve months added another 11.1%. That trajectory reflects Delray Beach's broader momentum, but the 104-day median time on market tells you this is not a low-inventory scrum. Inventory moves methodically, and pricing reflects individual property variables—condition, updates, lot placement—more than pure location urgency.
At $393 per square foot, you are paying for Delray Beach address and the appreciation runway that comes with it, but you are also buying into a market where due diligence and inspection matter. The heat score of 32 confirms what the days-on-market figure suggests: this is a negotiation market, not a bidding war. Sellers price with confidence; buyers counter with inspection riders and repair credits. The three closings in the window reflect low turnover, which can mean either deep owner satisfaction or a thin resale pool when you eventually list.
MLS data show no identified community amenities—no resort pool, no clubhouse, no gate. That keeps HOA overhead modest and pushes value into the home itself and the Delray Beach location. You are paying for proximity to downtown, beaches, and Atlantic Avenue dining, not for on-site programming. If you need those amenities, factor in club memberships or look elsewhere; if you prize autonomy and lower fees, Ventura's structure makes sense.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ventura. 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 Ventura 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 (8.1). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +202% since 2012; Recent Direction +11.1% year-over-year; Pricing Power 93.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 104-day market with wide condition variance and no template comp set, you need a broker who knows how to read deferred maintenance, advocate in inspection, and model true cost of ownership. Momentum represents buyers and sellers in Delray Beach without the script—we will tell you when a home is overpriced for its bones, when to walk, and when a counteroffer actually makes sense. We know the corridor, we know the appraisers, and we know what closes.
Ventura in 15 seconds.
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 Ventura 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 Ventura sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (244 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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