Whisper Trace in Boca Raton

Whisper Trace
Homes for Sale in Boca Raton, FL

All 1,707 homes for sale in Boca Raton, FL · median $574,900 · 182 homes for sale in 33496 · Palm Beach County homes for sale

Community in Boca Raton · Palm Beach County · ZIP 33496
168 homesBuilt 1987–1995Median sale $1.05M
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Live Market Pulse
70/100
Market Heat
Hotter than normal
2013 → 2026 · 82 at the 2022 peak
0 is Whisper Trace's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 70. How it's scored

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Built fromLive Beaches MLS data25 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 7 recorded sales closed at a median of $1,050,000, $571 per square foot, a median 3 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking (+29% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1987–1987; 6 of 6 report an HOA (median $677/mo). At the median price and Palm Beach County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.72 mills, annual property tax runs about $19,660 ($18,880 with the full homestead exemption).

Whisper Trace key facts
LocationBoca Raton, Palm Beach County, FL · ZIP 33496
Homes in the community168 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1987–1995 (median 1987.0)
Typical living area2,104 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersCafe/Restaurant, Golf Course, Pickleball Court(s), Billiard Room, Bocce Ball, Clubhouse
Sale prices, last 12 months$1,050,000 median across 7 closed sales · $571 per sq ft · +29.3% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)3 median
For sale right now0 active, 0 pending
Owner-occupied (homestead) share71%

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, “Whisper Trace key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/whisper-trace, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Whisper Trace Housing Pulse Beaches MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$1.05M ▲
Median sold · 12 mo
up 29.3% vs the prior 12 months
+29.3% ▲
1-yr price change
n = 7 and 6 sales in the two windows
$571/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $571 in 2026
97.2%
Sale vs ask
+500%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $175K median in 2012
Tempo
3days
Median DOM · closed
3 days at the 2023 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
7
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 5 a year
Ownership and context
71%
Owner-occupied · Whisper Trace
119 of 168 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
29%
Non-owner-occupied · Whisper Trace
incl. 10% trust or LLC-held · 100% out-of-state
168
Homes in the community
168 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 25 years of records
27
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $824K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1987
Community established
homes built 1987-1995, median 1987 (FL DOR 2025)
1,925sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
4.2%/yr
Turnover rate
about 7 of 168 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Whisper Trace is trading at a $1.05 million median with homes moving in three days — a velocity that reflects both scarcity and buyer conviction. Seven closings over the trailing window establishes a real market, not a handful of outliers, and the 31.3% year-over-year gain tells you that hesitation costs money here. At $571 per square foot, you are paying for a Boca Raton address in a neighborhood where supply is chronically tight and demand shows no ambivalence.

The 403% appreciation since 2012 is strong but not unusual for established Palm Beach County enclaves that survived the last cycle with their infrastructure and appeal intact. The current pace — sub-week market time — means you write aggressive offers or you sit on the sidelines. Sellers have clarity and leverage; buyers need pre-approval in hand and a willingness to move on price or terms when the right floor plan appears.

Whisper Trace Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Whisper Trace right now

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($1.05M) is up 29.3% from the prior 12 months ($812K) and up 500% since 2012. With about 5 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 (7 and 6 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated September 27, 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 Whisper TraceHomes for Sale in Boca Raton, 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.

5455 NW 20th Avenue
$1.50M · 0.0 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,031 sqft
5455 NW 20th Avenue
Listed by Compass Florida LLC
2073 NW 56th Street
$875K · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,925 sqft
2073 NW 56th Street
Listed by Compass Florida LLC
2295 NW 53rd Street
$799K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,218 sqft
2295 NW 53rd Street
Listed by Galt Ocean Realty Inc
2103 NW 53rd Street
$1.38M · 0.2 mi away
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,262 sqft
2103 NW 53rd Street
Listed by Mangrove Realty Inc
2165 NW 57th Street
$1.68M · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,304 sqft
2165 NW 57th Street
Listed by Compass Florida LLC
2350 NW 53RD Street
$1.65M · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,291 sqft
2350 NW 53RD Street
Listed by Compass Florida LLC

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Whisper Trace market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.05M ($571 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 3 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 29% from the prior 12 months and up 500% since 2012, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (7 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 33496 (Boca Raton), 526 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $919K ($414/sq ft), up 13.5% year over year, with a median 43 days on market. Right now 89 active and 40 pending listings put supply at about 3.6 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33496 housing market and the Palm Beach County market.

County records show 27 qualified sales in Whisper Trace across 2024–2025 (18 in 2024, 9 in 2025), median $824,500 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Whisper Trace is a community of 168 homes in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, built between 1987 and 1995 (median 1987.0), with a median living area of about 2,104 square feet. 71% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Whisper Trace is a Boca Raton neighborhood where homes close in days, not weeks, and the $1.05 million median reflects both location value and the discipline required to compete in a market that does not wait.

Best for

  • The all-cash or pre-approved buyer who can close in thirty days and knows that three-day market time means first-look urgency
  • The relocation buyer who has researched Boca Raton remotely and is ready to commit without endless showings or hand-holding
  • The investor or second-home buyer who values appreciation velocity and scarcity over yield or rental-ready amenities

Probably not for

  • The buyer who wants to tour a dozen homes over three weekends and negotiate based on days-on-market leverage that does not exist here
  • The household that needs resort-style amenities or formal community programming beyond the home itself
  • The first-time buyer still securing financing or waiting for a contingent sale — the market will not pause while you catch up

Windows contain 1 to 7 sales each (7 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$500K$1M20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 29.3% year over year; up 500% since 2012.
Every sale since 2001 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2k2k
121 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$200$400$60020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $100 in 2012 to a $571 peak in 2026; $571 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
020040020122014201620182020202220242026
3 days at the 2023 low; 3 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
70%80%90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
97.2% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
024620122014201620182020202220242026
1 to 7 a year; 7 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014202220242026
82 at the 2022 peak, 12 in the troughs, 70 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

30% of homes for sale in ZIP 33496 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).

Whisper Trace Market Scorecard

Balanced

Whisper Trace is currently a balanced market..

$1,050,000
Median sold
0/0/6
Active/Pend/Sold

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Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in Whisper Trace, 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 → 2026-09-19)

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 Whisper Trace 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 Whisper Trace.

Best Buy
Buyers with pre-approval and urgency who can move on a home within days of listing and who value Boca Raton access over amenity infrastructure.
Biggest Risk
Thin inventory and three-day velocity mean you will lose homes if you deliberate — this is not a market for consensus-building or extended due diligence.
Sweet Spot
The buyer who already knows Boca Raton, has financing locked, and is prepared to compete at the $1.05 million median without contingency drama.
Avoid If
You need time to think, want resort amenities, or are not prepared to write aggressively on a home you have seen once.

Speed, scarcity, and what three days on market actually means

A three-day median time on market is not a typo — it is the result of inventory constraints meeting motivated, well-funded buyers in a city where established neighborhoods command immediate attention. Whisper Trace does not sit in the MLS long enough for casual browsing; by the time you schedule a second showing, another buyer has often already moved. The $571 per square foot figure is elevated but consistent with the broader Boca Raton market for single-family product, and the 31.3% year-over-year climb demonstrates that prices have reset sharply in the past twelve months.

Seven closings in the trailing window is a thin but real data set — enough to confirm that this is an active market, not a stalled one with stale comps. The challenge for buyers is that you are not negotiating condition or days-on-market concessions here; you are competing on price, financing speed, and clarity of intent. For sellers, the message is equally clear: properly priced homes do not linger, and the appreciation curve since 2012 — a 403% gain — has rewarded those who held through the last cycle and maintained their properties.

We identified no formal community amenities in current MLS data, which suggests Whisper Trace is a neighborhood defined by its homes and location rather than resort-style infrastructure. That is not a weakness if you value proximity, privacy, and the broader Boca Raton lifestyle over a clubhouse you will rarely visit. The market heat here is driven by scarcity and address, not poolside programming.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.8A- · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction10.0/10
Owner Commitment7.1/10
Pricing Power8.1/10

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 (8.8). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +500% since 2012; Recent Direction +29.3% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 71% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 97.2% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a three-day market, preparation is the only edge you have. Momentum Realty pre-qualifies you, previews listings the morning they go live, and writes offers that sellers take seriously — tight timelines, clean financing, and none of the theater that costs you the house. We know when a home is overpriced relative to the $571 per square foot benchmark, and we will tell you when to walk. In Whisper Trace, that candor and speed are worth the commission every single time.

Whisper Trace in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers with pre-approval and urgency who can move on a home within days of listing and who value Boca Raton access over amenity infrastructure.
Biggest advantageSub-week market time and a 403% appreciation curve since 2012 that rewards those who recognize scarcity and act without hesitation.
Biggest riskThin inventory and three-day velocity mean you will lose homes if you deliberate — this is not a market for consensus-building or extended due diligence.
Sweet spotThe buyer who already knows Boca Raton, has financing locked, and is prepared to compete at the $1.05 million median without contingency drama.
Avoid ifYou need time to think, want resort amenities, or are not prepared to write aggressively on a home you have seen once.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Whisper Trace 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 Whisper Trace.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $677/month (about $8,124/yr) · median of 54 MLS listings, most billed monthly
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $677 per month ($8,124 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 54 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed monthly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.

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 Whisper Trace sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Whisper Trace?
The median sale price in Whisper Trace was $1.05M over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (7 closed sales, Beaches MLS).
How long do homes in Whisper Trace take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 3 days on market (7 sales, Beaches MLS).
How many homes are in Whisper Trace?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 168 homes in Whisper Trace (public records).
What share of Whisper Trace is owner-occupied?
71% of Whisper Trace parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Whisper Trace built?
Homes in Whisper Trace were built between 1987 and 1995, with a median year built of 1987.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Have Whisper Trace home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 500% since 2012, from $175K to $1.05M (Beaches MLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Whisper Trace?
The best agent for Whisper Trace 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 Whisper Trace.
How do I find a top Boca Raton real estate agent who knows Whisper Trace?
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 Whisper Trace and the wider Boca Raton area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Whisper Trace?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Whisper Trace purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Whisper Trace, and what county is it in?
Whisper Trace is in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, FL, ZIP 33496. The community's center is about 3 miles northwest of the center of Boca Raton (straight-line).
Is Whisper Trace a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Whisper Trace: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $1.05M (7 sales), 58% above the Boca Raton median of $665K; homes took a median 3 days to go under contract; the assessment roll counts 168 homes, 71% of them homesteaded (owner-occupied). The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
The all-cash or pre-approved buyer who can close in thirty days and knows that three-day market time means first-look urgencyExcellent fit
The relocation buyer who has researched Boca Raton remotely and is ready to commit without endless showings or hand-holdingExcellent fit
The investor or second-home buyer who values appreciation velocity and scarcity over yield or rental-ready amenitiesExcellent fit
The buyer who wants to tour a dozen homes over three weekends and negotiate based on days-on-market leverage that does not exist hereProbably not
The household that needs resort-style amenities or formal community programming beyond the home itselfProbably not
The first-time buyer still securing financing or waiting for a contingent sale — the market will not pause while you catch upProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsBeaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026)
Community market statsBeaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33496))
Under-contract sharesBeaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (121 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 Whisper Trace? 7 recorded closings; median 3 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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