I am Rachel Williams, a Real Estate Advisor with The Premier Group at Compass, the #1 real estate team in Delray Beach, Florida by sales volume. In 2025, our team closed more than 550 transactions and over $475 million in sales across South Florida. The 55+ market in the Delray-Boynton corridor is one of the deepest in the country. This guide breaks it down by product type so buyers can find the right fit fast.
The Delray Beach and Boynton Beach corridor has one of the highest concentrations of Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) 55+ communities in Florida. Between the two cities, buyers can choose from tens of thousands of age-restricted homes ranging from 1970s condos under $250,000 to brand new luxury single-family estates over $2 million.
The right choice almost always comes down to product type first, then build year, then amenity load. Below is a structured guide organized exactly that way.
Every community in this guide is a HOPA-qualified 55+ community, which operates under a legal exemption to the Fair Housing Act's familial status protections. Age-eligibility rules, occupancy limits, and grandchild visitation policies vary by association — verify current rules with each community directly.
CATEGORY 1
Condo Mid - Rise and Low- Rise Communities
These are the largest 55+ communities in the corridor by unit count, primarily two- to four-story buildings with elevators and shared common spaces.
KINGS POINT — 7,200 UNITS (DELRAY BEACH)
Product: condo mid-rise
Location: west Delray Beach
Kings Point is the second-largest 55+ community in Palm Beach County. Gated, made up primarily of multi-unit condo buildings, and divided into three sections — Brittany, Flanders, and Monaco — each with its own primary entrance and clubhouse. All three sections operate under the same master association. Monthly condo dues run approximately $235 to $638 depending on section and building. Free continuous shuttle service to shopping, the medical center, Boynton Beach Mall, and Boca Town Center Mall. If you are comparing this type of West Delray lifestyle with living closer to downtown and the coast, I break down the differences in West Delray vs East Delray: Which Side Is Right For You?
HUNTINGTON POINTE — 1,096 UNITS (DELRAY BEACH)
Product: condo mid-rise + attached villas
Location: west Delray Beach, within Villages of Oriole
Completed in 1992. Four-story condominium complex with a mix of two-bedroom condos and single-story attached villas with one-car garages. Amenity set is one of the largest in the corridor: 62,000 square foot clubhouse, five heated Olympic-size pools (four outdoor, one indoor), 600+ seat theater, tennis, pickleball, bocce, basketball, shuffleboard, ceramics room with kilns, on-site café. 24/7 manned gates. I cover more of the options in Best Areas to Live in Delray Beach, Florida: A Local Buyer's Guide.
HUNTINGTON LAKES — 842 UNITS (DELRAY BEACH)
Product: condo mid-rise
Location: west Delray Beach, within Villages of Oriole
Completed in 1980. Two-bedroom, two-bath units 1,220 to 1,335 square feet. 2026 pricing has run approximately $230,000 to $310,000. Newly renovated clubhouse with indoor pool, five satellite outdoor pools, 610-seat theater, tennis, racquetball, pickleball, bocce, billiards, library, courtesy bus service. If you are comparing where your budget goes the furthest across Delray, I also cover more of the area's housing options in my Where to Live in Delray 2025-2026 video
CORAL LAKES — BOYNTON BEACH TWIN OF HUNTINGTON LAKES
Product: condo, coach home, villa, single-family (mixed)
Location: Boynton Beach
Situated on 580 acres among 15 lakes across eight neighborhoods. Product mix is the widest of any 55+ community in the corridor: single-family homes, coach homes, condos, and villas within one master community. The 72,000 square foot clubhouse is one of the largest in the region — meaningfully larger than Huntington Lakes' clubhouse — with an indoor pool, seven card rooms, billiards, business center, library with computer stations, tennis, pickleball, fitness center, on-site café, and a 600-seat theater with ballet, opera, film, and in-house productions. HOA dues approximately $490 to $540 per month, all amenities included in the master HOA. Coral Lakes is often described by buyers as the newer, larger cousin of Huntington Lakes.
LAKES OF DELRAY — ~500 UNITS (DELRAY BEACH)
Product: condo (two- and three-story with elevators)
Location: central Delray Beach
Gated 55+ community built from the mid 1980s to mid 1990s. Nearly 500 units in two- to three-story buildings arranged around 10 lakes. All buildings have elevators and outdoor walkways. Clubhouse with exercise room, saunas, locker rooms, card rooms, billiards, and a catering kitchen. Weekly events and nearly 30 clubs. Note: no pets, one assigned parking space per unit, leasing permitted after first year of ownership.
PALM GREENS AT VILLA DELRAY — 1,401 UNITS (DELRAY BEACH)
Product: mix of two-story condos and one-story attached villas ("quads")
Location: Delray Beach
Built between 1974 and 1983. Condos are 944 to 1,500 square feet with two or three bedrooms. Villas are one-story attached quads, 1,100 to 1,353 square feet with two bedrooms. Organized as three condo associations (Condo I, Condo II, Delray Trails) under one shared recreation association. Newly renovated clubhouse with gym, card and billiard rooms, art classes, library, and theater. Nine tennis courts, main pool with hot tub, shuffleboard, bocce. Monthly dues approximately $360 to $480.
PALM CHASE LAKES — 340+ UNITS (BOYNTON BEACH)
Product: attached villas
Location: Boynton Beach
Gated 55+ community with 340+ villas. Three-bedroom, two-bath, 1,469 to 1,784 square feet — larger than most villa product in the corridor. Resale-only community. HOA dues currently range approximately $530 to $833 per month depending on section and unit. Amenities include clubhouse, pool, fitness center, tennis, bocce, billiards, shuffleboard, sauna, spa, and 24-hour gated security.
CATEGORY 2
Villa and Attached Home Communities
These are single-story attached homes — typically in four- or eight-unit buildings — that give buyers a "home" feel with lower price entry than single-family.
HIGH POINT OF DELRAY — ~700 VILLA UNITS ACROSS 7 SECTIONS
Product: attached villa (four-unit buildings)
Location: west Delray Beach
Seven adjacent sections, each governed by its own association. Predominantly attached villa units in four-unit buildings built primarily in the early 1980s. Section 3 alone contains 248 units across 63 buildings. Seven total clubhouses and amenity areas across the sections. Some of the lowest entry-price 55+ product in the corridor.
THE PINES OF DELRAY — 684 UNITS (BUILT 1977-1981)
Product: attached villas (four-unit) + two-story condos (eight-unit)
Location: Delray Beach
Built by The Pines Builder from 1977 to 1981. Villas: 982 to 1,167 square feet, two-bedroom. Condos: 812 to 1,600 square feet, one or two bedroom. Two community clubhouses, tennis courts. HOA covers exterior and lawn.
PINES OF DELRAY NORTH AND PINES OF DELRAY SOUTH
Product: attached villas + condos
Location: Delray Beach
Sister communities to The Pines of Delray, each governed by its own separate condo association (Pines of Delray North Condo Association and Pines of Delray Condo Association). Product mix and amenities are similar to the parent Pines community, and buyers often cross-shop the three. Confirm which specific association governs any home you consider — the reserve status and fees vary by association.
FLORAL LAKES — 589 ATTACHED VILLAS (DELRAY BEACH)
Product: single-story attached villas
Location: west Delray Beach, off Jog Road
Guard-gated, 24-hour manned entry. Construction 1997 to 2000. Mediterranean architecture with Spanish tile roofs. Two- or three-bedroom villas with one- or two-car attached garages, accordion hurricane shutters, screened-in patios, and mostly waterfront views. Vaulted ceilings. Community amenities include an Olympic-size pool, tennis courts, fitness center, aerobics studio, arts studio, and a mini-golf course. Cable and security included in HOA.
BENT TREE VILLAS WEST — BOYNTON BEACH
Product: single-level duplex-style attached villas
Location: Boynton Beach
Built by Drexel between 1978 and 1983. All homes follow the same floor plan: 1,400 square feet, two-bedroom, two-bath, one-car attached garage. Gated. Clubhouse with saltwater pool, fitness room, and cards/games room. HOA covers basic cable, water, common-area maintenance, and lawn care. Resale-only. Best fit for buyers who want low-maintenance one-story living at an approachable price.
CATEGORY 3
East Delray Waterfront 55+ Option
The corridor has one classic east-Delray waterfront 55+ community — a rare product profile.
TROPIC HARBOR — 224 UNITS (EAST DELRAY BEACH)
Product: mid-rise waterfront condos
Location: East Delray Beach, on the Intracoastal Waterway, 2.5 miles from Atlantic Avenue and the beach
Seven mid-rise buildings, 224 units total. Most units run approximately 1,000 square feet with two bedrooms and two baths. Many have screened balconies and water or garden views. Three heated pools, two clubhouses (with fitness area and community room), and — the differentiator — on-site marina dockage for 20 to 45 foot boats with immediate Intracoastal access and no fixed bridges. This is the go-to for a 55+ buyer who wants east Delray waterfront and boat access at a fraction of the price of comparable non-age-restricted waterfront condos. If having direct boat access is high on your list, I also compare some of Delray's other waterfront options in The 3 Best Waterfront Communities in Delray Beach. This is the go-to for a 55+ buyer who wants east Delray waterfront and boat access at a fraction of the price of comparable non-age-restricted waterfront condos.
CATEGORY 4
Single - Family Home 55 + Communities
For buyers who want a detached home with no shared walls, gated single-family 55+ communities are concentrated west of I-95.
VIZCAYA — 504 SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES (WEST DELRAY BEACH)
Product: single-family (Mediterranean design)
Location: west Delray Beach, off Atlantic Avenue, ~1 mile east of the Turnpike
504 single-family homes with 11 different floor plans, 1,402 to 2,164 square feet, two or three bedrooms, two or two-and-a-half baths. Built late 1990s to early 2000s. Gated with 24-hour security. Attached garages, screened patios or atriums, many waterfront lots. Sprawling 22,000 square foot clubhouse with fitness center, sauna, coffee bar, card and billiards rooms, expansive pool, tennis courts, and walking and biking trails. Homes tend to start in the mid-$400,000s with HOA dues starting around $480 per month.
LEXINGTON CLUB — 434+ UNITS (WEST DELRAY BEACH)
Product: mix of condos, coach homes, and villas (2 and 3 bedroom)
Location: west Delray Beach, near Jog Road and Atlantic Avenue
Note: Lexington Club is further west, but the location is legitimately one of the best in the corridor — direct access to Jog Road and Atlantic Avenue puts residents minutes from downtown Delray and the Turnpike. 434 condos plus additional coach and villa product, 1,389 to 1,675 square feet. Mediterranean stucco with red ceramic tile roofs. Attached garages, enclosed lanais, vaulted ceilings. Amenities include a clubhouse with a large stage for live events, walking dock/path system with waterfront views, community pool, and tennis courts.
CATEGORY 5
Luxury New- COnstructio 55+ ( The Valencia Communities)
GL Homes has built more than 11 Valencia-branded 55+ communities across the Delray-Boynton corridor. They are the dominant luxury 55+ single-family product in the market, with clubhouses that rival full country clubs.
THE VALENCIA COMMUNITIES BY GL HOMES
Product: single-family (with some coach home product in select communities)
Location: west Delray Beach and Boynton Beach
The Valencia collection spans nearly two decades of GL Homes construction. Most communities are single-family homes with large clubhouses, resort-style pools, tennis, pickleball, and event programming. New-construction Valencias typically launch with clubhouses in the 40,000+ square foot range with dining and full amenity programming.
Current and recent Valencia communities buyers cross-shop in this corridor include:
- Valencia Del Mar — Boynton Beach — currently launching new construction, price band roughly $1.2M to $2.5M, clubhouse with dining, poolside bar, fitness, pickleball, spa, live entertainment.
- Valencia Grand — Boynton Beach, on Lyons Road — clubhouse over 44,000 square feet.
- Valencia Sound — Boynton Beach
- Valencia Bay — Boynton Beach
- Valencia Cove — Boynton Beach
- Valencia Reserve — Boynton Beach
- Valencia Isles — west of I-95
- Valencia Lakes — west of I-95
- Valencia Palms — Delray Beach
- Valencia Pointe — Boynton Beach
- Valencia Shores — north of Boynton toward Lake Worth
Older Valencias (Isles, Palms, Lakes, Shores) trade primarily on resale from the $300,000s up through the $1M+ range depending on floor plan and lot. Newer Valencias (Del Mar, Grand, Sound, Bay) trade at higher price bands and often have new-construction inventory available.
HOW TO CHOOSE
The practical decision usually comes down to five factors:
1. PRODUCT TYPE. Do you want a condo mid-rise (Kings Point, Huntington Pointe, Huntington Lakes, Lakes of Delray), an attached villa (High Point, Pines of Delray, Floral Lakes, Bent Tree, Palm Chase), a waterfront condo with boat access (Tropic Harbor), or a detached single-family home (Vizcaya, Lexington Club, any Valencia)?
2. BUILD YEAR. Communities built in the 1970s and 1980s (Palm Greens, High Point, Pines of Delray, Bent Tree, Huntington Lakes) offer lower entry prices but require closer review of reserve studies and post-Surfside structural inspection status. Newer communities (Vizcaya, Floral Lakes, Valencia collection) trade at higher prices for that reason.
3. AMENITY LOAD. Coral Lakes' 72,000 square foot clubhouse and Huntington Pointe's 62,000 square foot clubhouse are among the largest in the corridor. Vizcaya's 22,000 square foot clubhouse anchors a much smaller single-family community. Valencia new-construction clubhouses target the 40,000+ square foot range.
4. LOCATION WITHIN THE CORRIDOR. Tropic Harbor is the only east-of-I-95 55+ waterfront option and sits closest to downtown Delray and the beach. Everything else in this guide sits west of I-95, roughly 4 to 10 miles from the Atlantic Avenue downtown core.
5. HOA STRUCTURE. Verify not just the monthly dollar amount but what is included, whether reserves are fully funded, whether any special assessments are pending, and the age of the last structural inspection. This is especially critical for buildings built before 1990.
The Delray Beach and Boynton Beach corridor offers one of the deepest, most varied 55+ markets in the country. Between the communities listed above, buyers have access to more than 30,000 age-restricted homes in a single corridor — from $200,000 1970s condos to $2 million+ new-construction Valencia single-family estates. The right fit comes down to product type first, then build year, then amenity load and location.
Frequently ASked Questions
Q1: What are the best 55+ communities in Delray Beach and Boynton Beach?
A: The top 55+ communities across the Delray-Boynton corridor break into five categories: (1) large condo mid-rises like Kings Point (7,200 units), Huntington Pointe (1,096 units), Huntington Lakes (842 units), Lakes of Delray (~500 units), Palm Greens at Villa Del Ray (1,401 units), Coral Lakes (Boynton, 8 neighborhoods), and Palm Chase Lakes (340+ villas); (2) villa communities like High Point of Delray (~700 units), Pines of Delray plus Pines North and South (684+ units), Floral Lakes (589 villas), and Bent Tree Villas West; (3) waterfront (Tropic Harbor, 224 units on the Intracoastal); (4) single-family (Vizcaya, 504 homes; Lexington Club, 434+ units); and (5) luxury new-construction (the Valencia collection by GL Homes, 11+ communities from Valencia Del Mar to Valencia Palms).
Q2: Is Coral Lakes in Boynton Beach similar to Huntington Lakes in Delray Beach?
A: Yes. Coral Lakes in Boynton Beach is often described as the newer, larger cousin of Huntington Lakes. Both are 55+ communities with condo product and large amenity clubhouses with 600-seat theaters. Coral Lakes' clubhouse is 72,000 square feet (compared to Huntington Lakes' newly renovated main clubhouse), spans 580 acres across eight neighborhoods with 15 lakes, and mixes condos, coach homes, villas, and single-family homes within one master community.
Q3: Is there a 55+ community in East Delray Beach with waterfront access?
A: Yes. Tropic Harbor is a 55+ condominium community on the Intracoastal Waterway in East Delray Beach, approximately 2.5 miles from Atlantic Avenue and the beach. It has 224 units across seven mid-rise buildings, three heated pools, two clubhouses, and on-site marina dockage for 20 to 45 foot boats with no fixed bridges to the Intracoastal. Most units are approximately 1,000 square feet with two bedrooms and two baths.
Q4: What is Vizcaya in Delray Beach?
A: Vizcaya is a gated 55+ community of 504 single-family homes in west Delray Beach off Atlantic Avenue, approximately one mile east of the Florida Turnpike. Homes are Mediterranean design, 1,402 to 2,164 square feet, with 11 different floor plans, built in the late 1990s to early 2000s. Amenities include a 22,000 square foot clubhouse, fitness center, sauna, coffee bar, pool, tennis courts, and walking and biking trails. Homes typically start in the mid-$400,000s with HOA dues starting around $480 per month.
Q5: What is the Lexington Club in Delray Beach?
A: Lexington Club is a gated 55+ community in west Delray Beach near Jog Road and Atlantic Avenue with 434+ residences across condos, coach homes, and villas ranging 1,389 to 1,675 square feet. Homes feature classic Mediterranean stucco with red ceramic tile roofs, attached garages, enclosed lanais, and vaulted ceilings. The location is one of the best in the corridor for access to downtown Delray and the Turnpike.
Q6: What are the Valencia communities in Delray Beach and Boynton Beach?
A: The Valencia collection is a series of 11+ luxury 55+ communities built by GL Homes across the Delray-Boynton corridor. Communities include Valencia Del Mar, Valencia Grand, Valencia Sound, Valencia Bay, Valencia Cove, Valencia Reserve, Valencia Isles, Valencia Lakes, Valencia Palms, Valencia Pointe, and Valencia Shores. Most are single-family homes with large clubhouses in the 40,000+ square foot range. New-construction Valencias like Del Mar and Grand run approximately $1.2 million to $2.5 million. Older Valencias like Isles, Palms, and Lakes trade primarily on resale from the $300,000s.
Q7: What is Palm Chase Lakes in Boynton Beach?
A: Palm Chase Lakes is a gated 55+ community in Boynton Beach with 340+ attached villas. Each home is three-bedroom, two-bath, 1,469 to 1,784 square feet. It is a resale-only community. HOA dues currently range approximately $530 to $833 per month depending on section and unit. Amenities include clubhouse, pool, fitness center, tennis, bocce, billiards, and 24-hour gated security.
Q8: What is Bent Tree Villas West in Boynton Beach?
A: Bent Tree Villas West is a gated 55+ community in Boynton Beach with single-level duplex-style attached villas built by Drexel between 1978 and 1983. All homes follow the same floor plan: 1,400 square feet, two-bedroom, two-bath, one-car attached garage. Amenities include a clubhouse with saltwater pool, fitness room, and cards/games room. HOA covers basic cable, water, common-area maintenance, and lawn care.
Q9: What is Floral Lakes in Delray Beach?
A: Floral Lakes is a guard-gated 55+ community in west Delray Beach off Jog Road with 589 attached single-story villas built from 1997 to 2000. Villas are Mediterranean architecture with Spanish tile roofs, two or three bedrooms, one- or two-car attached garages, screened patios, and mostly waterfront views. Amenities include an Olympic-size pool, tennis courts, fitness center, aerobics studio, arts studio, and mini-golf course.
Q10: What is Lakes of Delray?
A: Lakes of Delray is a gated 55+ community in central Delray Beach with nearly 500 condo units in two- to three-story buildings with elevators, arranged around 10 lakes. Built from the mid 1980s to mid 1990s. The clubhouse has an exercise room, saunas, card rooms, billiards, and a catering kitchen with nearly 30 clubs.
Q11: What are the Pines of Delray, Pines of Delray North, and Pines of Delray South?
A: These are three related 55+ villa and condo communities in Delray Beach. The Pines of Delray was built by The Pines Builder from 1977 to 1981 with 684 units — one-story attached villas (982 to 1,167 square feet) and two-story condo buildings (812 to 1,600 square feet). Pines of Delray North and Pines of Delray South are sister communities, each governed by its own separate condo association. Product mix and amenities are similar, and buyers often cross-shop the three, but the reserve status and fees vary by association.
Rachel Williams | Real Estate Advisor and REALTOR
The Premier Group at Compass
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