Waterberry
Homes for Sale in Boca Raton, FL
All 1,700 homes for sale in Boca Raton, FL · median $569,500 · 48 homes for sale in 33498 · Palm Beach County homes for sale
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Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 10 recorded sales closed at a median of $311,500, $225 per square foot, a median 16 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking (-8% versus the prior year). At the median price and Palm Beach County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.72 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,830 ($5,060 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, FL · ZIP 33498 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 230 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1980–1993 (median 1985.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,482 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $311,500 median across 10 closed sales · $225 per sq ft · -7.7% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 16 median |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 76% |
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, “Waterberry key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/waterberry--palm-beach, data as of September 20, 2026.
Waterberry is a modest early-1980s townhome community in Boca Raton with a median price of $318,000 and a median of 1,670 square feet. Pricing here reflects condition and finishes more than raw square footage—inventory is limited, homes were built within a two-year window, and the market heat score of 49 signals a balanced negotiating environment. The median nineteen days on market tells you properties priced right move quickly; those that linger typically need work or are reaching for price.
Sellers face a year-over-year decline of 5.1 percent, so positioning matters. Buyers willing to address deferred maintenance or cosmetic updates will find the most leverage. The homestead share of 76 percent indicates owner-occupied stability, but the building vintage means HVAC, roofs, and original systems are decision points in every offer.
Waterberry right now
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($312K) is down 7.7% from the prior 12 months ($338K) and up 169% since 2012. With about a dozen 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 September 20. Confidence: Medium (10 and 16 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 24, 2026 · Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Waterberry 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
Waterberry market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $312K ($225 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 17 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 8% from the prior 12 months and up 169% since 2012, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (10 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33498 (Boca Raton), 290 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $646K ($323/sq ft), down 1.0% year over year, with a median 42 days on market. Right now 27 active and 11 pending listings put supply at about 2.6 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33498 housing market and the Palm Beach County market.
County records show 24 qualified sales in Waterberry across 2024–2025 (15 in 2024, 9 in 2025), median $310,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Waterberry is a community of 230 homes in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, built between 1980 and 1993 (median 1985.0), with a median living area of about 1,482 square feet. 76% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
A 134-home townhome enclave built between 1984 and 1986, Waterberry offers Boca Raton access at a sub-luxury price. The community has no amenity infrastructure identified in current listings, so value derives from location and the individual condition of each home.
Who Waterberry is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing Boca Raton location and school district access on a constrained budget who are comfortable with older housing stock.
- Investors targeting the $318,000 median price tier with renovation capital and patience for tenant-driven cash flow in a stable homestead community.
- Move-up buyers exiting coastal condo assessments who want fee-simple ownership and accept the trade of building age for price clarity.
Probably not for
- Buyers expecting turnkey, low-maintenance living with no near-term capital expenditure on roof, HVAC, or appliances.
- Anyone requiring resort amenities, a clubhouse, pool, or fitness center as part of the HOA package.
- Investors chasing rapid near-term price appreciation in a market showing a recent 5.1 percent year-over-year decline and neutral heat scoring.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($312K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($338K) IS the -7.7% one-year change.
Windows contain 6 to 16 sales each (10 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.
42% of homes for sale in ZIP 33498 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).
Housing distress & ownership in Waterberry, Boca Raton
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.
The Waterberry buying strategy.
If we were buying in Waterberry 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 Waterberry.
What the numbers mean
The $318,000 median represents the mid-point in a market where condition determines everything. At $226 per square foot, pricing is driven by interior updates, roof life, and mechanical systems rather than community amenities—none are identified. Homes here were all delivered in a tight construction window, so maintenance cycles and renovation timelines tend to cluster. Buyers should budget for inspection items and capital reserves; sellers should understand that deferred maintenance shows immediately in comparable-sales positioning.
Waterberry's homestead rate of 76 percent creates occupancy stability but also means turnover is episodic. Nine closings in the trailing window and a median nineteen days on market indicate a small, functional resale pool. The market heat score of 49 places the community in neutral territory—not a bidding-war environment, but disciplined pricing still commands attention. Appreciation since 2012 has been strong at 174 percent, yet the recent 5.1 percent year-over-year decline reflects broader Palm Beach County recalibration and the reality that aging inventory requires continuous reinvestment to hold value.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Waterberry. 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 Waterberry 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 4 factors (7.1). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +169% since 2012; Recent Direction -7.7% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 76% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 95.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
Waterberry requires condition fluency and honest pre-market positioning. Momentum brokers walk properties with an eye for deferred maintenance, help sellers price for the actual state of finishes and systems, and advise buyers on inspection red flags before an offer. In a townhome inventory this mature, we price what is—not what could be—and that clarity saves both sides time and renegotiation friction.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33498)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (204 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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