Villages of Oriole (Bonaire) in Delray Beach

Villages of Oriole

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

A 55-plus condo and villa community in west Delray Beach, with an all-in HOA and a clubhouse.

55-plus active adultCondos and villasAll-in HOA
Live Market Pulse
35/100
Momentum
Buyer's Market
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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Built fromLive BeachesMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$106K
Median Price
14.4mo
Supply
152days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$111/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Villages of Oriole, including the Bonaire Village section, is a 1970s-era 55-plus community in west Delray Beach, a mix of low- and mid-rise condos and single-story villas. The appeal is an affordable, low-maintenance active-adult lifestyle with an HOA that bundles cable, water, and more into one fee. The read is the standard older-condo read: the association's finances and the building's condition matter more than the unit's finishes, and the 1970s stock makes reserves and milestone inspections the key diligence. Confirm the fee and exactly what it covers, the reserves and inspection status, and the community's rules, including the no-pet and early-leasing restrictions, before you buy."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Villages of Oriole (Bonaire) market snapshot (as of June 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $106K ($111 per sq ft), with homes averaging 152 days on market and 14.4 months of supply, a buyer's market. Based on 25 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Villages of Oriole is a 55-plus community in west Delray Beach (ZIP 33446), with the Bonaire Village section among its associations. It is a mix of multi-unit condominium buildings, both low- and mid-rise, and single-story detached villas.

The Bonaire section is reported to total around 385 homes built in the 1970s, with units commonly ranging from about 765 to 1,145 square feet, offering a compact, low-maintenance active-adult product.

The HOA is reported to bundle services such as cable with wifi, water, sewer, trash, lawn care, pest control, exterior and roof maintenance, common areas, and recreation into the monthly fee, which simplifies budgeting, with figures reported around the mid-hundreds depending on the unit.

Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness room, pool, shuffleboard, and walking paths, and the community is convenient to the Turnpike, I-95, and Tri-Rail, about seven miles from the Delray beach. Rules include a 55-plus requirement and reported restrictions on pets and early leasing.

Best for

  • Buyers 55 and older who want an affordable, low-maintenance active-adult condo or villa
  • Buyers who want an all-in HOA covering cable, water, and maintenance
  • Buyers who want a convenient west Delray location near highways and Tri-Rail
  • Buyers comfortable owning in 1970s stock with an active association

Probably not for

  • Buyers who do not meet the 55-plus age requirement
  • Buyers who want a single-family home, new construction, or no HOA
  • Buyers who need pet-friendly rules or immediate leasing flexibility
  • Buyers unwilling to read the association's reserves and inspection status

How Villages of Oriole is performing right now

35/100
momentum
Buyer's Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
14.4Months of supplytight
120Median days on marketdays
4 : 30Under contract vs for salestrong demand
25Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+11%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from BeachesMLS, as of June 13, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Villages of Oriole listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Villages of Oriole (Bonaire) buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Villages of Oriole

Live MLS inventory for Villages of Oriole (Bonaire). 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.

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The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Florida's Turnpike (Atlantic Ave)~5 to 10 min · approximate, varies with traffic
Downtown Delray Beach and Atlantic Avenue~15 to 20 min · east on Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach (Atlantic Ocean)~20 to 25 min · about seven miles east
I-95 and Tri-Rail~12 to 18 min · north-south transit
Boca Raton~20 to 30 min · south via I-95 or the Turnpike
Palm Beach International (PBI)~30 to 40 min · north via I-95

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Villages of Oriole (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Palm Beach County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Villages of Oriole is served by Palm Beach County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Villages of Oriole address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value in Villages of Oriole, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Villages of Oriole (Bonaire)

Our read on what is being built around Villages of Oriole, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is 1970s 55-plus condo and villa stock meeting Florida's inspection and reserve rules, where the association's books drive value at a low price point, offset by an all-in HOA and steady active-adult demand.

All-in HOA bundling cable, water, and maintenance

BullishA bundled fee covering cable, water, and maintenance simplifies budgeting and supports affordability for active-adult buyers. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

All-in HOA bundling cable, water, and maintenance

1970s stock and statewide reserve and inspection rules

NeutralFlorida's milestone inspection and structural reserve requirements affect the older condo buildings and can drive assessments; the books are the key variable. impact
SignificanceRadius: Association

1970s stock and statewide reserve and inspection rules

Convenient west Delray transit access

BullishQuick access to the Turnpike, I-95, and Tri-Rail supports the community's convenience and appeal. impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Convenient west Delray transit access

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Villages of Oriole (Bonaire), tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. 1970s
    Development

    Villages of Oriole built out as a 55-plus community

    Community profiles describe the Bonaire Village section of Villages of Oriole as built in the 1970s, roughly 385 homes mixing low- and mid-rise condos and single-story villas, with an all-in HOA covering cable, water, sewer, and trash, a clubhouse and pool, and 55-plus and pet and leasing restrictions. Why it matters: The bundled HOA and affordability are the draw, but the 1970s buildings make reserves and inspection status the key diligence. Confirm current figures and rules with the association. Source

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.

If we were buying in Villages of Oriole, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the association's books first. Pull the budget, reserves, recent and pending assessments, and milestone inspection status for the building, because that is the biggest swing in cost and risk on 1970s stock.

2

Confirm the rules. Verify the 55-plus requirement and the reported no-pet and early-leasing restrictions for the specific association before you write.

3

Confirm the fee and inclusions. Verify exactly what the all-in HOA covers (cable, water, sewer, trash, maintenance) and the amount for the exact unit.

4

Inspect the building and the unit. On 1970s stock, confirm roof, plumbing, and structural condition and any planned capital work.

5

Comp within the building and type. Price against the closest sales in the same building or villa type.

Best Buy
A well-run building or villa with healthy reserves and a completed inspection, in an updated unit priced to comparable sales inside the community.
Biggest Risk
Buying into a building with thin reserves, deferred maintenance, or a pending assessment, or missing the pet and leasing rules.
Best Lot
Higher floors, lake or garden views, and villas hold value over dated, lower units.
Smart Timing
Confirm the association's reserve and inspection status and any assessments before you commit.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Villages of Oriole, including the Bonaire Village section, is a 55-plus community in west Delray Beach built in the 1970s, a mix of low- and mid-rise condominium buildings and single-story detached villas, with the Bonaire section reported to total around 385 homes and units commonly from about 765 to 1,145 square feet. The HOA is reported to bundle cable with wifi, water, sewer, trash, lawn care, pest control, exterior and roof maintenance, common areas, and recreation. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness room, pool, shuffleboard, and walking paths, and the community is convenient to the Turnpike, I-95, and Tri-Rail, about seven miles from the Delray beach, with a 55-plus requirement and reported restrictions on pets and early leasing. Because the buildings are 1970s, the association's finances and condition are the most important diligence under Florida's structural rules; confirm reserves, inspection status, assessments, the fee and inclusions, and the rules for the exact unit before relying on them.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: original condo units
$55K to $105K

Smaller, original-condition condo units, the most affordable way in. The association's finances and the cost to update drive value more than the asking number.

Lowest entry
Core: updated condos and villas
$105K to $130K

Renovated condos and single-story villas, the heart of the market here. Condition and the building's health set where these land.

Most inventory
High: updated villas
$130K to $185K

Updated single-story villas in associations with strong reserves. Move-in condition and a clean association are the premium.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$55K to $105K
Entry: original condo units
Smaller, original-condition condo units, the most affordable way in. The association's finances and the cost to update drive value more than the asking number.
$105K to $130K
Core: updated condos and villas
Renovated condos and single-story villas, the heart of the market here. Condition and the building's health set where these land.
$130K to $185K
High: updated villas
Updated single-story villas in associations with strong reserves. Move-in condition and a clean association are the premium.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Asking price per square foot
Renovated$195
Original$118
Median days on market
Renovated138
Original112

From current Villages of Oriole listings (renovated 10, original 24); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Intracoastal West locationStrong
Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Villages of Oriole

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The all-in HOA and the low price draw you in. The deal is won or lost on the association's reserves, the building's condition, and the milestone inspection.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.2B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.0/10
Renovation Risk7.0/10
Location Efficiency8.0/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Villages of Oriole is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live BeachesMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live BeachesMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium

Fill = price per square foot; ring = by realized $/sqft per unit. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from BeachesMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Higher floors and garden or lake views hold value better
  • Single-story villas and updated units beat dated ones
  • The association's reserves are what you cannot renovate away
  • Building condition and capital work drive risk and price
  • Read the books and the building before the finishes

In Villages of Oriole the value driver after condition is the specific building or villa type. Updated condos with views and single-story villas tend to hold value better than original, lower units, but the larger swing is the health of the association, its reserves, its milestone inspection status, and any pending assessments. Compare a home against the closest sales of the same type, and weigh the association's finances and the bundled fee as heavily as the renovations.

Villages of Oriole in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers 55 and older who want an affordable, low-maintenance condo or villa with an all-in HOA in west Delray.
Strong onAffordability, a bundled HOA covering cable and water, a clubhouse and pool, and convenient transit access.
Watch1970s condo reserves, milestone inspections, and possible assessments, building condition, and the no-pet and early-leasing rules.
Not forBuyers who do not meet the 55-plus requirement, want a single-family home, need pet-friendly rules, or want new construction.
The edgeA well-run building with healthy reserves at this price and bundled fee can be a strong value when the diligence checks out.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • All-in HOA bundles cable, water, and maintenance
  • 1970s stock makes reserves the key item
  • Confirm the 55-plus requirement and no-pet and leasing rules
  • Read the building's inspection and assessment status
  • Compact condos and single-story villas

The HOA is reported to bundle services such as cable with wifi, water, sewer, trash, lawn care, pest control, exterior and roof maintenance, common areas, and recreation into the monthly fee, with figures reported around the mid-hundreds depending on the unit. Confirm the current amount, the full inclusions, the reserve status, the milestone inspection status, and any assessments for the exact unit.

Reported to cover cable with wifi, water, sewer, trash, lawn care, pest control, exterior and roof maintenance, common areas, and recreation. Inclusions vary by association; confirm for a specific unit.

Recreation runs through a clubhouse, fitness room, pool, shuffleboard, and walking paths, included through the HOA rather than a separate equity membership.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Villages of Oriole, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Huntington Pointe, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Villages of Oriole (Bonaire) year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

Villages of Oriole (Bonaire) Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Villages of Oriole (Bonaire) is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,099,999, and homes go under contract in about 68 days.

2.2
Months supply
$1,099,999
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$321
Per sqft
68
Days on mkt
7/6/39
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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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

Is Villages of Oriole a 55-plus community?
Yes. Villages of Oriole, including the Bonaire Village section, is a 55-plus community in west Delray Beach. Confirm the exact age requirement and rules for the specific association before buying.
What kinds of homes are here?
A mix of low- and mid-rise condominium units and single-story detached villas, with the Bonaire section reported around 385 homes built in the 1970s, units commonly from about 765 to 1,145 square feet.
What does the HOA cover?
The HOA is reported to bundle cable with wifi, water, sewer, trash, lawn care, pest control, exterior and roof maintenance, common areas, and recreation. Confirm the current amount and full inclusions for a specific unit.
Are pets allowed?
The Bonaire association is reported not to allow pets, and leasing is reported to be restricted during the first two years of ownership. Confirm the current rules for the specific association before you buy.
What amenities does the community have?
Reported amenities include a clubhouse, fitness room, pool, shuffleboard, and walking paths.
Should I worry about special assessments?
It is the key item. Florida's milestone inspection and structural reserve requirements affect the 1970s buildings and can lead to assessments. Review the association's inspection status and reserves before buying.
How convenient is the location?
It is convenient to the Turnpike, I-95, and Tri-Rail, with downtown Delray and the beach roughly fifteen to twenty-five minutes east, about seven miles to the sand.
What are the maintenance fees?
Fees are reported around the mid-hundreds per month depending on the unit, bundling cable, water, and maintenance. Confirm the exact fee, inclusions, reserves, and any assessments for the specific unit.
Is Villages of Oriole a good investment?
An affordable, bundled-fee active-adult community sustains demand, but 1970s stock means the association's reserves and assessments drive value and risk. A clean association can be a value; this is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy here?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Because the association's finances and the building's condition drive the decision, having your own representation to read the documents is the highest-leverage decision you make.
What is the area like?
It is an established, affordable, low-maintenance 55-plus community in west Delray Beach, convenient to highways and Tri-Rail and a short drive from downtown Delray and the beach.
You are 55 or older and want an affordable, low-maintenance condo or villaExcellent fit
You want an all-in HOA covering cable, water, and maintenanceExcellent fit
You want a convenient west Delray location near highways and Tri-RailExcellent fit
You are comfortable owning in 1970s stock with an active associationExcellent fit
You will read the association's reserves, inspection status, and rules carefullyExcellent fit
You do not meet the community's 55-plus age requirementProbably not
You want a single-family home, new construction, or no HOAProbably not
You need pet-friendly rules or immediate leasing flexibilityProbably not
You are unwilling to read association finances building by buildingProbably not
You are not prepared for possible assessments on 1970s stockProbably not

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Villages of Oriole (Bonaire) median home price history from 2012 to 2026, chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in Villages of Oriole (Bonaire), Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
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