Waterways
Homes for Sale in Delray Beach, FL
All 1,473 homes for sale in Delray Beach, FL · median $285,000 · Palm Beach County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 65 closed sales in Waterways in Delray Beach, FL since 2001, the most recent in January 2024. Recorded prices across those 65 sales ran from $109,900 to $800,000 (median $220,000), on homes of 1,084 to 3,048 sq ft. Across Delray Beach as a whole, 1,411 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $359,500, 58 median days on market, with 472 homes for sale today. At that median and Palm Beach County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.72 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,120 ($3,340 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, FL · ZIP 33413, 33428, 33442, 33446 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 504 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1972–2007 (median 2005.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,689 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| 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, “Waterways key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/waterways, data as of September 20, 2026.
The honest starting point for Waterways is that there is very little current transaction data to lean on. With no closings in the window we're looking at and no community amenities surfacing from current MLS listings, price here is going to be set property by property — condition, updates, and the specifics of a given home rather than a clean comp set. That's not a red flag; it's a signal to underwrite each listing on its own merits.
For a buyer, thin data means leverage comes from diligence rather than a running market narrative — you'll want to price a home off its actual condition and location within Delray Beach, not a community trend line. For a seller, it means presentation and honest positioning carry the weight; without a stack of recent closings doing the arguing for you, the home itself has to make the case.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside WaterwaysHomes for Sale in Delray Beach, FL 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
Waterways is a small pocket of Delray Beach in Palm Beach County where the current listing picture is quiet — no active community amenities are showing in the MLS, so this reads as a residential enclave to be evaluated home by home rather than on shared features.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 434 homes in Waterways that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1991 and 2006 (median 1999), with a median living area of about 1,430 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 84% are townhomes. Source: BeachesMLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 34 qualified sales in Waterways across 2024–2025 (23 in 2024, 11 in 2025), median $407,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Waterways is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a Delray Beach address and are prepared to underwrite a home on its condition rather than a community story
- Purchasers who value a quiet residential setting over shared amenities
- Long-hold owners who don't need constant market activity to justify a decision
Probably not for
- Buyers who require a gate, clubhouse, or recreation package as part of the deal
- Anyone who wants a deep set of recent comparable sales before committing
- Shorter-term buyers counting on active turnover for a quick resale
The market around Waterways
Waterways is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33413, 97 homes are on the market and 19% are under contract — a steady corner of Delray Beach.
Across Palm Beach County, 10,140 homes are active and 3,201 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 33413 (Delray Beach), 130 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $450K ($248/sq ft), up 1.4% year over year, with a median 60 days on market. Right now 53 active and 14 pending listings put supply at about 7.5 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33413 housing market and the Palm Beach County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Waterways specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Waterways buying strategy.
If we were buying in Waterways 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 Waterways.
A thin-data market
The defining feature of Waterways right now is the absence of a data trail. With no closings in the window and no amenities identified from current listings, there's no community-level story pushing prices in one direction. Value will be driven by the individual home — its condition, its updates, and where it sits within Delray Beach — rather than by a shared clubhouse, gate, or recreation package.
That puts a premium on doing the work. Buyers should treat every listing as its own negotiation and lean on comparable sales from the surrounding Delray Beach market to sanity-check a number. Sellers should expect that the burden of proof falls on the property itself, since there isn't a wave of recent activity to set expectations for them.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Waterways. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
When a community offers little in the way of current data, the value of a broker who knows the wider Delray Beach and Palm Beach County market goes up, not down. We build the comparison set from the surrounding area, evaluate each home on its actual condition, and keep you from anchoring to a number that isn't supported. That's the difference between guessing and pricing.
Waterways in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a Waterways buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Waterways sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (8 streets, ZIP 33413/33428/33442/33446)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (65 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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