Community · Delray Beach, FL
Tropic Palms Delray Beach, FL Homes For Sale & Real Estate
Tropic Palms, Delray Beach, FL, is a community in Palm Beach County with 12 homes for sale right now. Construction dates to 1959 through 1978.
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Tropic Palms Market at a Glance
Live MLS · Updated Oct 14, 2026
- Active Inventory
- 13
- New Listings (30d)
- 5
- Pending Sales
- 4
- Median List Price
- $799,900
- Closed Sales (September)
- 2-33.3% YoY
- Months of Inventory
- 7.8
- Avg Days on Market
- 68
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Market Overview
Tropic Palms real estate market
There are 12 active listings for sale in Tropic Palms right now. The median list price is $824,700, or about $516 per square foot. Listings span $589,900 to $1,160,000, so there is inventory across most budgets. Homes are averaging 70 days on market. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.
Tropic Palms Market Stats
MLS data updated October 16, 2026- Active Listings
- 12
- Median List Price
- $824,700
- Median $/Sq Ft
- $516
- Avg Days on Market
- 70
- Price Range
- $589,900 to $1,160,000
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many homes are for sale in Tropic Palms?
- There are 12 active listings for sale in Tropic Palms right now, and these counts update from the MLS as homes come on the market and go under contract. Prices cluster fairly closely, with the top of the market about 2.0 times the entry level. Ask us to set up a search alert and you will see new Tropic Palms listings the day they reach the market.
- What is the median home price in Tropic Palms?
- The median list price in Tropic Palms is $824,700, or roughly $516 per square foot. The median is the midpoint of what is currently listed, so about half of Tropic Palms homes ask more and half ask less, within a broader range of $589,900 to $1,160,000. The median sits near the middle of that range, so Tropic Palms inventory is spread fairly evenly rather than bunched at one end. We can pull recent comparable sales to price a specific home more precisely.
- What price range do homes in Tropic Palms cover?
- Homes for sale in Tropic Palms currently range from about $589,900 at the entry level to $1,160,000 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 $824,700. 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 Tropic Palms listings that actually fit.
- How long do homes take to sell in Tropic Palms?
- Homes in Tropic Palms are averaging 70 days on market, measured from the day a listing goes live to the day it goes under contract. That is a measured pace, which usually leaves buyers room to negotiate and makes pricing at the outset matter more for sellers. Days on market in Tropic Palms 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.
About Tropic Palms
Tropic Palms, Delray Beach, FL, is a community in Palm Beach County with 12 homes for sale right now. Construction dates to 1959 through 1978. Listings update from the MLS nightly.
Homes & Architecture
Homes for sale in Tropic Palms
Homes for sale in Tropic Palms offer 3 to 4 bedrooms and 1 to 4 baths. Living areas run from about 1,352 to 2,313 square feet. The mix here includes multi-family and single family homes. Current prices run from $589,900 to $1,160,000. The homes on the market were built between 1959 and 1989.
Schools
Schools near Tropic Palms
Homes for sale in Tropic Palms 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
- Pine Grove
- Middle School
- Carver Community
- High School
- Boca Raton
Map
Where Tropic Palms is in Delray Beach
Centred on the homes listed and recently sold in Tropic Palms.
HOA
Does Tropic Palms have an HOA?
All 12 homes for sale in Tropic Palms right now report no homeowners association. That means no monthly association fee, but also no shared rules or amenities run by an association. Check the listing and the property records for any deed restrictions before you buy.
Recent Sales
Recently sold homes in Tropic Palms
These are the last 24 recorded closings in Tropic Palms, with the price each home actually sold for rather than what it was listed at. They closed at a median of $441 per square foot. The most recent closed on October 7, 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$775,000
Sold · October 7, 2026
617 Heron Drive
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,658 sqft · $467/sqft
$24,900 under the asking price
Sold$1,100,000
Sold · September 30, 2026
3005 DUNLIN Road
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,706 sqft · $645/sqft
$40,000 under the asking price
Sold$730,000
Sold · September 3, 2026
741 Curlew Road
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,684 sqft · $433/sqft
$5,000 over the asking price
Sold$700,000
Sold · August 28, 2026
3001 Eagle Drive
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,708 sqft · $410/sqft
$15,000 under the asking price
Sold$590,000
Sold · August 7, 2026
505 Heron Drive
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,435 sqft · $411/sqft
$30,000 under the asking price
Sold$505,000
Sold · July 10, 2026
3002 Cardinal Drive
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,278 sqft · $395/sqft
$90,000 under the asking price
| Address | Closed | Sold for | Beds / baths | Sq ft | $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 803 Mallard Drive | June 25, 2026 | $630,000 | 3 / 2 | 1,853 | $340 |
| 1515 Gallinule Drive | June 25, 2026 | $727,750 | 3 / 2 | 1,534 | $474 |
| 2815 Cormorant Road | May 20, 2026 | $950,000 | 2 / 2 | 1,950 | $487 |
| 518 Linnet Circle | May 18, 2026 | $813,000 | 4 / 2 | 1,515 | $537 |
| 3106 Cormorant Road | March 3, 2026 | $875,000 | 4 / 2 | 1,706 | $513 |
| 625 Linnet Circle | February 26, 2026 | $522,000 | 3 / 2 | 1,887 | $277 |
| 602 Heron Drive | February 18, 2026 | $580,000 | 3 / 2 | 1,250 | $464 |
| 530 Kingbird Circle | January 12, 2026 | $740,000 | 4 / 3 | 1,555 | $476 |
| 714 Heron Drive | December 29, 2025 | $709,000 | 3 / 2 | 1,416 | $501 |
| 514 Jaeger Drive | December 29, 2025 | $675,000 | 3 / 2 | 1,674 | $403 |
| 632 Ibis Drive | December 15, 2025 | $737,000 | 3 / 2 | 1,562 | $472 |
| 522 Jaeger Drive | December 11, 2025 | $600,000 | 3 / 2 | 1,572 | $382 |
| 530 Heron Drive | December 8, 2025 | $741,000 | 3 / 2 | 1,682 | $441 |
| 518 Linnet Circle | November 24, 2025 | $540,000 | 3 / 2 | 1,515 | $356 |
| 729 Heron Drive | November 18, 2025 | $775,000 | 3 / 2 | 1,832 | $423 |
| 728 Heron Drive | September 30, 2025 | $587,000 | 2 / 2 | 1,179 | $498 |
| 639 Mallard Drive | September 29, 2025 | $670,000 | 3 / 2 | 1,619 | $414 |
| 525 Ibis Drive | September 12, 2025 | $580,000 | 3 / 2 | 1,579 | $367 |
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Market & Value
Tropic Palms market and home values
Values in Tropic Palms track the community's own sales more closely than any broad regional number. The median list price in Tropic Palms is around $824,700, or roughly $516 per square foot. That sits about 72% above the Palm Beach County median, which shows where Tropic Palms lands in the local market. Recent asking prices have run from $589,900 to $1,160,000, so the home you choose within Tropic Palms matters as much as the community average. Homes here have recently taken about 70 days to go under contract, a useful gauge of how quickly the Tropic Palms market is moving. For pricing an offer or a listing, comparable sales within Tropic Palms 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 Tropic Palms so you work from real numbers, not an estimate.
How It Compares
Tropic Palms compared to nearby Delray Beach communities
Tropic Palms 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tropic Palms this page | 12 | $824,700 | $516 | 70 |
| 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 Tropic Palms right for you?
A quick read on who fits Tropic Palms saves time before you visit. Tropic Palms suits a range of buyers, from first-time owners to move-up families, who want a home in Delray Beach with the everyday conveniences of the area close by. On price, Tropic Palms sits in the upper tier, drawing buyers who want more space, newer construction, or a stronger location. Whether Tropic Palms 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 Tropic Palms
Tropic Palms is a residential neighborhood, and its homeowners association maintains the shared areas and community standards.
Location
Tropic Palms location
Tropic Palms 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 Tropic Palms
Buying a home in Tropic Palms
Buying in Tropic Palms follows the same path as the rest of 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. 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 Tropic Palms the day they reach the market.
Selling in Tropic Palms
Selling a home in Tropic Palms
A successful sale in Tropic Palms comes down to pricing, presentation, and marketing. List prices in Tropic Palms currently center around $824,700, 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. 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 Tropic Palms 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 Tropic Palms 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 Tropic Palms.
Listing agents and seller representation in Tropic Palms
Thinking about selling in Tropic Palms? 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.
Buyers currently hold leverage in Tropic Palms, so pricing and presentation carry more weight than they would in a hot market. Homes that are prepared properly and priced against real closed sales still sell; the ones testing an optimistic number are the ones that sit. Homes here are averaging about 70 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 Tropic Palms. 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 Tropic Palms
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 Tropic Palms 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 Tropic Palms
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 buyers have room to negotiate, as they do in Tropic Palms, the leverage is only worth something if you know where it exists and what to ask for. 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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Frequently asked questions
How do I find a listing agent in Tropic Palms?
Ask any listing agent you interview two questions. Which homes have they closed near Tropic Palms, 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 $824,700 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 Tropic Palms?
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 Tropic Palms, 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 Tropic Palms?
You are not legally required to use one, but most buyers in Tropic Palms 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. Even in a slower market, negotiating room is only useful if you know where it exists.
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 Tropic Palms 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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