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Dakota Delray Beach, FL Homes For Sale & Real Estate
Dakota, Delray Beach, FL, is a gated community in Palm Beach County with 3 homes for sale right now. Dakota is a gated single-family home community in the western corridor of Delray Beach, Palm Beach County.
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Dakota Market at a Glance
Live MLS · Updated Oct 16, 2026
- Active Inventory
- 3
- New Listings (30d)
- 2
- Pending Sales
- 3
- Median List Price
- $1,299,500
- Closed Sales (September)
- 10% YoY
- Months of Inventory
- 1.8
- Avg Days on Market
- 33
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Market Overview
Dakota real estate market
There are 3 active listings for sale in Dakota right now. The median list price is $1,299,500, or about $489 per square foot. Listings span $995,000 to $1,369,000, so there is inventory across most budgets. Homes are averaging 33 days on market. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.
Dakota Market Stats
MLS data updated October 16, 2026- Active Listings
- 3
- Median List Price
- $1,299,500
- Median $/Sq Ft
- $489
- Avg Days on Market
- 33
- Price Range
- $995,000 to $1,369,000
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many homes are for sale in Dakota?
- There are 3 active listings for sale in Dakota right now, and these counts update from the MLS as homes come on the market and go under contract. Prices sit in a narrow band here, so homes in Dakota tend to compete directly with each other. Ask us to set up a search alert and you will see new Dakota listings the day they reach the market.
- What is the median home price in Dakota?
- The median list price in Dakota is $1,299,500, or roughly $489 per square foot. The median is the midpoint of what is currently listed, so about half of Dakota homes ask more and half ask less, within a broader range of $995,000 to $1,369,000. The median sits high in that range, so most Dakota homes are nearer the top and the cheapest listings are the exception. We can pull recent comparable sales to price a specific home more precisely.
- What price range do homes in Dakota cover?
- Homes for sale in Dakota currently range from about $995,000 at the entry level to $1,369,000 at the top of the market. That spread reflects lot size, square footage, and finish level across the single-family homes here, with the median list price around $1,299,500. The spread is tight, which usually points to a consistent housing stock rather than a mix of sizes and eras. Tell us your budget and must-haves and we will send the Dakota listings that actually fit.
- How long do homes take to sell in Dakota?
- Homes in Dakota are averaging 33 days on market, measured from the day a listing goes live to the day it goes under contract. That is a brisk pace, close to what a balanced South Florida market looks like, so a sharply priced home rarely lingers. Days on market in Dakota also shift with the season and with how a home is priced, so a sharply priced listing can still sell well ahead of the average.
- Is Dakota a gated community?
- Yes. Dakota is a gated community with controlled access at the entrance.
About Dakota
Dakota, Delray Beach, FL, is a gated community in Palm Beach County with 3 homes for sale right now. Dakota is a gated single-family home community in the western corridor of Delray Beach, Palm Beach County. It offers newer construction on landscaped lots with a resort-style clubhouse, pool, and fitness amenities, set close to Atlantic Avenue, well-regarded schools, and quick access to I-95 and the Florida Turnpike. The community suits families and buyers who want a low-maintenance, amenity-rich lifestyle a short drive from downtown Delray Beach and the coast.
Homes & Architecture
Homes for sale in Dakota
Homes for sale in Dakota offer 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2.5 to 4 baths. Floor plans span roughly 1,842 to 2,848 square feet. The mix here includes single family homes. Current prices run from $995,000 to $1,369,000. The homes on the market were built between 2018 and 2019.
Schools
Schools near Dakota
Homes for sale in Dakota are typically zoned for the Delray Beach public schools below, based on current MLS listings. Confirm the exact attendance zone for any specific address with the Palm Beach County school district before you buy.
- Elementary School
- Sunrise Park
- Middle School
- Eagles Landing
- High School
- Olympic Heights
Map
Where Dakota is in Delray Beach
Centred on the homes listed and recently sold in Dakota.
Recent Sales
Recently sold homes in Dakota
These are the last 24 recorded closings in Dakota, with the price each home actually sold for rather than what it was listed at. They closed at a median of $448 per square foot. The most recent closed on October 6, 2026. Closed sales are what an appraiser and a buyer's agent will look at, so they are the starting point for pricing a home here.
Sold$1,050,000
Sold · October 6, 2026
9663 Sterling Shores Street
3 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,976 sqft · $531/sqft
Sold$990,000
Sold · September 15, 2026
9685 Salty Bay Drive
4 bed · 3.5 bath · 2,584 sqft · $383/sqft
Sold$1,025,000
Sold · August 31, 2026
9936 Steamboat Springs Circle
3 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,976 sqft · $519/sqft
$50,000 under the asking price
Sold$1,400,000
Sold · July 22, 2026
9781 Salty Bay Drive
6 bed · 5 bath · 3,592 sqft · $390/sqft
$100,000 under the asking price
Sold$860,000
Sold · July 10, 2026
15251 Waterleaf Lane
2 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,976 sqft · $435/sqft
$35,000 under the asking price
Sold$1,362,500
Sold · June 16, 2026
9746 Salty Bay Drive
5 bed · 3 bath · 2,656 sqft · $513/sqft
$12,500 under the asking price
| Address | Closed | Sold for | Beds / baths | Sq ft | $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9799 Salty Bay Drive | June 11, 2026 | $1,050,000 | 4 / 3 | 2,305 | $456 |
| 10021 Steamboat Springs Circle | May 13, 2026 | $1,000,000 | 4 / 3 | 2,305 | $434 |
| 9734 Salty Bay Drive | May 1, 2026 | $1,299,900 | 5 / 3.5 | 2,584 | $503 |
| 15238 Cherry Creek Lane | April 16, 2026 | $1,140,000 | 4 / 3 | 2,656 | $429 |
| 15404 Blue River Road | April 10, 2026 | $1,387,500 | 5 / 4 | 2,767 | $501 |
| 15395 Green River Court | March 17, 2026 | $1,225,000 | 4 / 3 | 2,656 | $461 |
| 15210 Seaglass Terrace Lane | February 25, 2026 | $845,000 | 2 / 2.5 | 1,842 | $459 |
| 15371 Green River Court | February 19, 2026 | $970,000 | 4 / 3 | 2,157 | $450 |
| 9751 Salty Bay Drive | January 27, 2026 | $1,100,000 | 4 / 3 | 2,656 | $414 |
| 9632 Highland Pointe Pass | January 21, 2026 | $1,180,000 | 5 / 5.5 | 3,706 | $318 |
| 9651 Eagle River Road | January 5, 2026 | $967,000 | 3 / 3 | 2,157 | $448 |
| 9918 Steamboat Springs Circle | November 14, 2025 | $865,000 | 3 / 2.5 | 1,976 | $438 |
| 9634 Sterling Shores Street | October 22, 2025 | $1,025,000 | 4 / 3 | 2,656 | $386 |
| 15371 Destiny Drive | October 22, 2025 | $1,080,000 | 4 / 3 | 2,305 | $469 |
| 15362 Sandy Beach Terrace | October 8, 2025 | $920,000 | 3 / 2.5 | 1,842 | $499 |
| 9647 Brook Isles Avenue | September 8, 2025 | $875,000 | 4 / 3 | 2,200 | $398 |
| 9610 Sterling Shores Street | July 28, 2025 | $1,400,000 | 5 / 5.5 | 3,706 | $378 |
| 15440 Blue River Road | July 18, 2025 | $835,000 | 2 / 2.5 | 2,000 | $418 |
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Market & Value
Dakota market and home values
The Dakota real estate market reads best through the community's own recent activity, not a county-wide average. The median list price in Dakota is around $1,299,500, or roughly $489 per square foot. That sits about 171% above the Palm Beach County median, which shows where Dakota lands in the local market. Recent asking prices have run from $995,000 to $1,369,000, so the home you choose within Dakota matters as much as the community average. Homes here have recently taken about 33 days to go under contract, a useful gauge of how quickly the Dakota market is moving. For pricing an offer or a listing, comparable sales within Dakota carry more weight than any headline number, since homes of the same type and size set the real range. Pure Equity can pull the active and recently sold homes in Dakota so you work from real numbers, not an estimate.
How It Compares
Dakota compared to nearby Delray Beach communities
Dakota carries the highest median of the 7 Delray Beach communities compared here. Price per square foot is the fairer comparison between communities, because it adjusts for the fact that one neighborhood builds bigger homes than another. Days on market shows how quickly each one is actually selling.
| Community | Homes | Median | $/Sq Ft | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota this page | 3 | $1,299,500 | $489 | 33 |
| Huntington Pointe | 36 | $304,950 | $216 | 65 |
| Palm Greens At Villa Del Ray | 29 | $225,000 | $185 | 78 |
| Pines Of Delray | 37 | $210,000 | $179 | 119 |
| Huntington Lakes | 44 | $207,000 | $191 | 124 |
| High Point of Delray | 34 | $189,000 | $168 | 102 |
| Kings Point | 181 | $125,000 | $143 | 138 |
Medians come from active listings in each community and move as inventory turns over. They describe the homes currently for sale, not what any one home is worth.
Who It Suits
Is Dakota right for you?
It helps to know who Dakota tends to suit before you tour. Dakota works well for families and professionals who want the security and quieter streets of a gated community, often near the schools, shopping, and commuting routes of Delray Beach. On price, Dakota sits in the upper tier, drawing buyers who want more space, newer construction, or a stronger location. Whether Dakota is right for you depends on how you plan to use the home, full time or seasonally, and Pure Equity can walk you through the tradeoffs before you commit.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Living in Dakota
The community is gated, with controlled access at the entrance.
Location
Dakota location
Dakota is located in Delray Beach, part of Palm Beach County, Florida. Residents are close to the shopping, dining, schools, and parks of the Delray Beach area, with the wider job centers, beaches, and airports of the region within driving distance.
Buying in Dakota
Buying a home in Dakota
The buying process in Dakota is the one used across Palm Beach County. Getting a mortgage pre-approval first tells you your real budget and lets you move quickly when the right home comes up. Ask for the association's governing documents, budget, and reserve study before you write an offer. Association fees, any club or membership costs, and rules on rentals, pets, and leasing vary by community and materially affect the true cost of ownership. Property taxes factor into the monthly payment: the median annual property tax in Palm Beach County is about $3,600. Florida's homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of a primary residence, and the Save Our Homes cap limits how fast that assessed value can rise from year to year. Budget for homeowners insurance as well. Rates in Florida reflect wind and flood exposure, so gather quotes early and check whether a specific address sits in a FEMA flood zone. Once you are under contract, plan for a home inspection and, if you are financing, a lender appraisal, both of which fall inside the inspection period. Working with an agent who knows Delray Beach means you see new listings in Dakota the day they reach the market.
Selling in Dakota
Selling a home in Dakota
Selling a home in Dakota starts with pricing it correctly for current conditions. List prices in Dakota currently center around $1,299,500, which is a starting reference for where a comparable home might be positioned. Homes that are decluttered, professionally photographed, and priced to recent comparable sales tend to draw the most interest in the first two weeks, when a listing is newest and gets the most views. Buyers in an association community also want to see the HOA or condo docs, the reserve study, and any pending or special assessments up front, so having those ready before you list avoids delays once you are under contract. Florida sellers usually pay the documentary stamp tax on the deed, currently $0.70 per $100 of the sale price in most counties, along with prorated property taxes and, by local custom in many areas, the owner's title insurance policy. We provide a no-obligation home valuation for Dakota owners in Delray Beach, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.
Thinking of Selling?
What is your Dakota home worth?
Online estimates miss what makes a home different. Tell us about yours and a licensed listing agent will send you a pricing opinion based on what has actually closed near you in Dakota.
Listing agents and seller representation in Dakota
Thinking about selling in Dakota? The agent you pick shapes two numbers: what your home closes for, and how long it takes. A listing agent, also called a seller's agent, prices the property against what has actually closed nearby. They also prepare and market it, screen the offers that arrive, and negotiate the terms rather than just the price.
Conditions in Dakota currently favor sellers, which is exactly when overpricing does the most damage. A strong market still punishes a listing that starts too high, because the early weeks draw the most qualified buyers and a home that goes stale invites lower offers later. Homes here are averaging about 33 days from listing to accepted offer, so build that into your moving timeline.
Community-level detail matters most here. Association rules, what the fees cover, and which buildings sell fastest all affect your outcome. So does whether a buyer needs board approval before closing. None of it appears in a listing description. All of it decides whether a sale closes on time.
Pure Equity is a licensed Florida brokerage serving Dakota. Onias Derilus is the broker of record, Florida Real Estate Broker license BK3276618. A broker holds a higher license than an agent working under one. In practice that means the person advising you on price is also the one legally responsible for the file. That matters most when a deal gets complicated.
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Realtors and real estate agents serving Dakota
People search for realtors, real estate agents, and real estate brokers more or less interchangeably. For most purposes the job title matters less than licensing and representation. Every licensed agent in Florida works under a broker. That broker carries final responsibility for the transaction.
What separates real estate professionals in Dakota is specificity. Can they answer questions about your street, not just your city? Ask what they have closed nearby and how they arrived at a price. A grounded answer cites particular recent sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. Vague reassurance is the warning sign.
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Buyer's agents in Dakota
A buyer's agent represents the purchaser rather than the owner. They identify properties that actually fit and research what comparable homes sold for, not what they asked. They also advise on offer strategy. Finally, they manage inspection and financing deadlines through to closing.
Where sellers hold leverage, as they do in Dakota, buyers often get one chance to put a well-structured offer forward, so preparation counts more than patience. If you are buying and selling at the same time, which is common for people moving within Palm Beach County, sequencing the two is its own skill: contingencies, timing, and what happens if one closing slips all need planning before either home goes on the market.
What representation costs
Real estate commissions are negotiable. No law, multiple listing service, or association sets them. If an agent tells you there is a standard rate, they are misinforming you. What you pay is agreed between you and the brokerage you hire. Get it in writing before the work begins.
Industry rules changed in 2024. Now a buyer and their agent must put compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes together. Sellers may still offer to contribute toward the buyer's side. However, that is negotiated rather than assumed. It is worth thinking through with your listing agent before you go live.
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Buying Instead?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find a listing agent in Dakota?
Ask any listing agent you interview two questions. Which homes have they closed near Dakota, and how did they arrive at their suggested price? A grounded answer names recent closed sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. With a median around $1,299,500 here, the gap between realistic pricing guidance and optimistic guidance is real money. Verify the license too. Florida licenses are public and searchable through the state's DBPR portal. Pure Equity is a licensed brokerage serving Palm Beach County. You can reach the broker directly at (561) 835-5400.
What does a seller's agent actually do?
A seller's agent prices the home against comparable closed sales. Before it goes live, they advise on repairs and presentation. Then they handle photography and marketing, and put the home in front of buyers and other agents. When offers arrive, they screen them and negotiate both price and terms. Terms matter as much as the number, because inspection windows, financing contingencies, and closing dates all affect whether an offer reaches the closing table.
How much does a real estate agent cost in Dakota?
Commissions are fully negotiable. No law or real estate board sets them. What you pay is whatever you and your brokerage agree to in writing before work begins. Since the 2024 rule changes, buyers and their agents must agree compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes. Any seller contribution toward the buyer's side is negotiated rather than automatic. Ask any agent you interview to put their fee in writing.
What is the difference between a realtor, a real estate agent, and a broker?
A real estate agent holds a state license to represent buyers and sellers. A broker holds a higher-level license and can operate a brokerage. That broker also carries final legal responsibility for the office's transactions. Realtor is a membership term for agents belonging to the National Association of Realtors. For someone buying or selling in Dakota, three practical questions matter. Is the person licensed, who do they represent in your transaction, and what can they actually tell you about your local market?
Do I need an agent to buy a home in Dakota?
You are not legally required to use one, but most buyers in Dakota do. A buyer's agent handles the parts that are easy to get wrong. That means identifying what comparable homes actually closed for, spotting condition or association issues early, and managing inspection and financing deadlines. In a competitive market that guidance matters more, because you often get one chance to put your best offer forward.
Can one agent help me sell my current home and buy the next one?
Yes. For people moving within Palm Beach County it is often the more practical route, because one person coordinates both timelines. Sequencing is the hard part. Should your purchase be contingent on your sale? How would you cover a gap if the closings do not line up? What happens if one side is delayed? Plan all of that before either home is listed, rather than after an offer arrives.
Public Records
Look up Dakota property records
Anything on this page that affects what a home costs to own, assessed value, exemptions, flood zone, is published by a public agency. These are the official sources, not our summaries of them.
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
Assessed value, homestead exemption status, and recorded sales history for any parcel.
FEMA Flood Map Service Center
Look up the official flood zone for an address before you budget for insurance.
Florida Department of Revenue, property taxes
How Florida assesses property, and which exemptions you can claim.
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