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
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Market Heat
Photo via Beaches MLS
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).
| Location | Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, FL · ZIP 33496 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 168 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1987–1995 (median 1987.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,104 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Cafe/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 now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 71% |
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.

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 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.
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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Whisper Trace is best for.
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
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 ($1.05M) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($812K) IS the +29.3% one-year change.
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.
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
Whisper Trace is currently a balanced market..
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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.
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.
Whisper Trace on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Beaches MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
The Whisper Trace buying strategy.
If we were buying in Whisper Trace 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 Whisper Trace.
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.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Whisper Trace 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 (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.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a Whisper Trace buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026) |
| 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 33496)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-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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