$2,425,000
Sold · May 5, 2026
246 N Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
METCALFS (OLD SCHOOL SQUARE HISTORIC DISTRICT)
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Sale Summary
What this home sold for
- Sold price
- $2,425,000
- Vs. list price
- 3% under
- Days on market
- N/A
- Price per sq ft
- $1,430
This 3-bedroom single-family home in ZIP 33444 sold for $2,425,000 on May 5, 2026. That was 3% below its final list price of $2,500,000. At $1,430 per square foot, it closed 121.7% above the $645 median of the 3 other single-family home sales in the recent closings shown below.
Listing Snapshot
- Sold Price
- $2,425,000
- Sold On
- May 5, 2026
- Days on Site
- 0 Days
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Total Baths
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Living Area
- 1,696 sqft
- Total Sq Ft
- 2,414 sqft
- Lot Size
- 0.17 Acres
- Year Built
- 1940
- Property Type
- Single Family
- MLS #
- B26015700
- Property Tax
- $26,990 (2025)
- Subdivision
- METCALFS (OLD SCHOOL SQUARE HISTORIC DISTRICT)
- Development
- OLD SCHOOL SQUARE HISTORIC DISTRICT
- County
- Palm Beach
- Status
- Sold
- Special Conditions
- Standard / Listed As Is
About This Property
The Swinton House - a rare downtown Delray compound, just steps from Atlantic Ave's dining, shops, galleries, and nightlife, and only one block from Pineapple Grove. This corner residence includes a 2BR main home and a fully equipped guest home connected by a breezeway. Updated with brand-new systems and finishes, including a new roof, modern appliances, impact windows and doors, and a whole-house generator. The main residence features custom millwork, refined wall treatments, designer lighting, built-ins, a large gas stove, and beautiful pecan flooring. Accordion doors open to seamless indoor-outdoor living. The resort-style pool and spa are framed by bamboo privacy landscaping and multiple seating areas, plus a poolside third full bathroom. No HOA and located in the Historic Business District. The guest home has its own entrance and patio, full kitchen, living area, separate bedroom, full bath, and in-unit laundry. This private, quiet sanctuary blends unparalleled walkability with luxury and privacy, and its strong short-term rental history has guests describing it as the "perfect vacation home.
MLS media linkGeneral Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Status
- Sold
- Year Built
- 1940
- Property Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Number of Stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Parking
- Circular Driveway / Driveway / Electric Vehicle Charging Stations / Open / Paver Block
- Direction Faces
- East
- Lot Size (Acres)
- 0.17
- Living Sq Ft
- 1,696
- Total Sq Ft
- 2,414
- Structure Type
- House
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water Source
- Public
- Zoning
- OSSHAD (city)
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Dryer / Dishwasher / Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher / Energy Star Qualified Dryer / Energy Star Qualified Washer / Electric Water Heater / Disposal / Gas Range / Microwave / Oven / Water Heater / Washer
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fans / Ductless / Zoned
- Heating
- None
- Flooring
- Wood
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Spa
- Yes
- Spa Features
- Heated / In Ground
- Interior Features
- Kitchen Island / Multiple Primary Suites
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet
- Windows
- Energy Star Qualified Windows / Insulated Windows / Sliding / Storm Windows
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Baths
- 4
- Total Rooms
- 3
- Furnished
- Furnished
Exterior Features
- Construction
- Block / Concrete
- Roof
- Concrete / Tile
- Exterior Features
- Awnings / Barbecue / Courtyard / Lighting / Outdoor Living Area / Outdoor Shower
- Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Pool Features
- Electric Heat / Heated / In Ground / Pool Equipment / Private / Pool Spa Combo / Salt Water / Waterfall
- Patio & Porch
- Covered / Patio / Porch / Wrap Around
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot / Landscaped / Oversized Lot / Sprinklers Automatic / Less Than Quarter Acre
- View
- Garden / Pool
Community & HOA
- Community Features
- Sidewalks
- Utilities
- Cable Available / Electricity Available / Natural Gas Connected / Water Available
- Pets Allowed
- No Pet Restrictions / Yes
- Financing Terms
- Cash / Conventional
- Restrictions
- Historic Restrictions / No Restrictions
- MLS Area
- 4460
Schools
- Elementary School
- Plumosa School of the Arts K-8
- High School
- Atlantic
About the Area
Delray Beach homes for sale run from $225K downtown condos to $10,000,000+ oceanfront estates. Atlantic Avenue condos start at $225K; oceanfront estates on the barrier island start at $2,500,000. Tropic Isle and Rainberry Bay sit in the $400K to $700K range. Valencia Cove and Saturnia Isles, west of Lyons Road, make up about 35% of resale volume. Atlantic Avenue itself is three blocks from the beach. The city has won the All-America City award three times. Delray Beach covers 16 square miles, with Boynton Beach to the north and Boca Raton directly south.
- Homes for Sale
- 1,513
- Under Contract
- 450
- Median List Price
- $285,000
- Median Sale Price (September)
- $410,000
- Median $/Sq Ft
- $237
- Avg Days on Market
- 113
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I schedule a tour of 246 N Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444?
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- Is 246 N Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 still available?
- 246 N Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 is currently listed as Sold. Status updates directly from the MLS as homes go under contract, so ask us to confirm availability before you plan a visit.
- How much is the monthly payment for 246 N Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444?
- With 20% down ($500,000) on the $2,500,000 list price and a 30-year fixed loan at an illustrative 6.875% rate, the estimated principal & interest for 246 N Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 is about $13,139/mo, before property taxes, insurance. Use the payment estimate on this page to adjust the down payment and rate.
- How do I get pre-approved to buy 246 N Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444?
- Getting pre-approved shows sellers you're a serious buyer and clarifies your true budget before you offer on 246 N Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444. Contact Pure Equity and we'll connect you with a trusted local lender to review your financing options, no obligation.
- What schools serve 246 N Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444?
- 246 N Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 is zoned for Plumosa School of the Arts K-8 (elementary), Atlantic (high). School assignments and boundaries can change year to year, so confirm current zoning with the local school district before you buy.
- Can I negotiate the price of 246 N Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444?
- Often, yes. The right offer on 246 N Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 depends on how it's priced against comparable single family sales in Delray Beach, how long it's been listed, and how motivated the seller is. Pure Equity will run the comps and help you craft a competitive, well-supported offer.
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty /Delray Beach
Listing information is provided by BeachesMLS, Inc.and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Pure Equity. Information is for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties. © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. Last updated July 1, 2026.
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Recently sold homes in ZIP 33444
These are the last 6 recorded closings in ZIP 33444, with the price each home actually sold for rather than what it was listed at. They closed at a median of $645 per square foot. The most recent closed on October 15, 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$620,000
Sold · October 15, 2026
109 SW 3rd Street
1 bed · 1 bath · 525 sqft · $1,181/sqft
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$440,000
Sold · October 1, 2026
1030 CRYSTAL Way 103
3 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,391 sqft · $316/sqft
$9,000 under the asking price
Sold$1,100,000
Sold · September 30, 2026
215 N Swinton Avenue
0 bed · 2 bath · 1,400 sqft · $786/sqft
$150,000 under the asking price
Sold$499,900
Sold · September 30, 2026
250 NE 3rd Avenue 1305
1 bed · 1 bath · 864 sqft · $579/sqft
$25,100 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
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