Delray Beach is not one market. The canal streets, the barrier island, the walkable downtown blocks and the lake neighborhoods all behave differently, and the price per square foot between them varies more than most buyers expect. Each guide below has current MLS figures, what to check before you make an offer, and the questions I get asked most.
Tropic IsleFinger canals, dockage and deep water. Buying the water access first.
SeagateOcean-side barrier island, beach club and golf. The top of the market.
Beachside CondosBarrier island condominium buildings from $850,000.
Lake IdaBig lots, mature trees and a real lake, minutes from the Avenue.
Osceola ParkWalk to Atlantic Avenue. The most active rebuild market in the city.
Pineapple GroveThe most urban address in Delray. You are buying the walk, not the yard.
Del-Ida ParkHistoric district north of Atlantic, diagonal streets, some multifamily.
Intracoastal HomesWater views and water access along the Intracoastal Waterway.
Condos & TownhomesEvery condominium and townhome on the market in Delray Beach.
Bexley ParkAn all-ages community with parks, trails and a community pool.
Delray VillasWest Delray villas, an established age-restricted option.
Watch: Choosing a Delray Beach Neighborhood
Three short videos from Damara Cohn of Mangrove Realty on how the parts of Delray Beach actually differ from one another.
Quiet neighborhoods in Delray Beach, away from the busy downtown.Which Delray Beach neighborhoods suit which buyers.Barrier island or downtown: which one actually fits your life.
The cities either side of Delray
Buyers working this corridor rarely stay inside one city line, and neither does the inventory. Both neighbors are genuinely different markets rather than cheaper or dearer versions of Delray.
More square footage per dollar, with a median asking price around $355,000. About half its listings sit in age-restricted communities, and the largest houses on this stretch are there, averaging around 3,700 square feet.
Worth knowing if you are looking at age-restricted communities: the nine Valencia communities span both Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, and Valencia Palms here in Delray is the best value per square foot of the group. The full index is on the Coastal Neighborhoods page.
When you own a home in Delray Beach, FL, you are able to enjoy the fun lifestyle available on our doorsteps. Beach-goers have access to two miles of pristine public beach-front for sunbathing, swimming, and a variety of water sports.
Homes in Delray Beach range from historic Spanish style single family homes that are a nod to the city's history to sprawling luxury estates and brand new amenity filled residential communities built to accommodate the city's new growth.
Delray Beach spans a very wide range of prices, from condominiums under $300,000 to oceanfront and canal-front estates well above $10 million. Which neighborhood you choose matters more here than in most Palm Beach County cities, which is why the neighborhood guides above exist.
Damara Cohn is a licensed Florida real estate broker since 2002 and the broker-owner of Mangrove Realty, a boutique luxury brokerage in Delray Beach. She brings 25+ years of experience and 5-star Google reviews. Read client reviews on our testimonials page.
What is the difference between living near Atlantic Avenue and on the barrier island?
Atlantic Avenue and Pineapple Grove put you close to restaurants, shops and events, while the beach side along A1A is closer to the ocean. We help match the location to how you want to live.
Which areas of Delray Beach are on or near the Intracoastal?
Several pockets east of US-1 and along the Intracoastal offer water access. We confirm dock, seawall and bridge details for each property.
Are there quiet neighborhoods in Delray Beach away from the busy downtown?
Yes. Watch Damara's short video on quiet neighborhoods in and around Delray Beach, on this page.
What should I know about buying a condo or townhome in Delray Beach?
Review the association's rules, fees, reserves and any pending assessments before you buy, and ask us for the documents early.
Should I look at Boynton Beach as well as Delray Beach?
Often, yes. Boynton Beach sits directly north and its median asking price is around $355,000 against a far wider and higher range in Delray, so it generally delivers more square footage per dollar. It is weighted very differently though: roughly half of Boynton's listings are in age-restricted communities. Which city fits depends on what you are optimising for.
When you own a home in Delray Beach, FL, you are able to enjoy the fun lifestyle available on our doorsteps. Beach-goers have access to two miles of pristine public beach-front for sunbathing, swimming, and a variety of water sports.
