Tropic Palms, Delray Beach
An established south Delray single family neighborhood with about 80 wide water canal homes and Intracoastal access via one fixed bridge.
Quick Facts
About the Neighborhood
Tropic Palms is a south Delray Beach single family neighborhood built primarily in the 1970s. The street grid is laid out around a network of wide water canals that connect to the C-15 Canal and out to the Intracoastal Waterway via one fixed bridge. About 80 of the homes sit directly on the canals with private docks. The remainder sit on dry interior lots.
The housing stock is a mix of original 1970s era Florida ranch and Spanish Revival homes, with a meaningful share renovated or rebuilt in recent years. Lot sizes are moderate. There is no HOA, and the neighborhood is suburban in scale with low walkability to downtown Delray.
Tropic Palms is car dependent for most trips, but it does sit close to the Linton Boulevard retail corridor including Delray Plaza, with grocery, dining, and big box retail within a half mile.
Recent Comps
Recent market data from Zillow and Redfin, accurate as of May 2026. Note that some aggregator medians mix condo and single family product, which can pull the headline figure down.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Trailing 12 mo median sale price | ~$320,000 (mixed product) | Zillow |
| Dec 2024 snapshot median | $399,950 | Redfin |
| Dec 2024 snapshot average | $454,151 | Redfin |
| YoY change (trailing 12 mo) | -17% (mixed product) | Aggregated |
| Median PPSF and DOM at polygon | Not consistently published | Verify with MLS |
Waterfront single family homes in Tropic Palms typically trade well above the mixed product median. Request a parcel level CMA for accurate single family comps.
Points of Interest Nearby
- Delray Plaza Shopping Center on Linton Boulevard — adjacent
- Delray Marketplace and Linton Boulevard retail — ~0.5 mi
- Atlantic Dunes Park (beach and dune trail) — ~2.5–3 mi east
- Tropic Isle and Intracoastal access via Linton Blvd bridge — ~1 mi east
- Seagate Country Club — ~1.5 mi northeast
- Boca Raton Inlet and north Boca beaches — ~3 mi south
- Old Germantown Road greenway — ~1 mi west
- Banyan Creek Elementary and other area schools — within ~2 mi (school names only; verify zoning)
Boundaries and Geography
Tropic Palms is bounded by Linton Boulevard on the north, the Intracoastal Waterway on the east, the C-15 Canal on the south, and the FEC railroad and I-95 corridor on the west. The southern boundary places the neighborhood at the very south end of Delray Beach, with Boca Raton just over the canal.
HOA, flood zone, and waterfront notes
There is no HOA. Much of the neighborhood lies in FEMA special flood hazard areas, and flood insurance is generally required for federally backed mortgages. About 80 homes have direct canal frontage with private docks, and the C-15 Canal connects to the Intracoastal via a single fixed bridge that limits maximum boat clearance. Buyers planning to boat from Tropic Palms should confirm bridge height for their specific vessel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tropic Palms in Delray Beach?
Tropic Palms is located in south Delray Beach, south of Linton Boulevard and west of the Intracoastal Waterway, near the Boca Raton city line.
How much do homes cost in Tropic Palms?
Home values vary based on size, updates, and waterfront access. Canal-front homes typically command higher prices than interior homes.
Does Tropic Palms have an HOA?
No. Tropic Palms is a single-family home community with no mandatory homeowners association.
Are there waterfront homes in Tropic Palms?
Yes. Approximately 80 homes sit on wide-water canals with private docks and access to the Intracoastal Waterway through a fixed bridge.
Is Tropic Palms a good neighborhood for boaters?
Many buyers are attracted to Tropic Palms for its canal-front homes and boating lifestyle. Boat owners should verify bridge clearance requirements for their vessel.
How far is Tropic Palms from Downtown Delray Beach?
Downtown Delray Beach and Atlantic Avenue are approximately 3 miles north and easily accessible by car.
Is Tropic Palms in a flood zone?
Some portions of Tropic Palms are located within FEMA flood zones. Buyers should obtain a parcel-specific flood determination and insurance quote during due diligence.
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