Emerald Pointe

It's a quiet, water-focused neighborhood where three of the four active listings are waterfront and every one has a pool, so daily life leans toward the outdoors. You're within easy reach of Delray Beach's beaches and downtown while keeping a calmer, smaller-community feel. Buyers who want water access without a high-rise price point tend to like it here.

Compared to much of coastal Delray, no — the median list price is $292,450 and homes trade around $191 per square foot. None of the current listings are above $1 million, and property taxes run a modest median of about $3,087 a year. It's one of the more accessible ways to buy near the water in this area.

Active listings currently range from $255,000 to $332,000, with a median list of $292,450 on homes around 1,575 square feet. Over the past 12 months, five homes sold at a median price of $342,000, so recent buyers paid a bit above today's asking levels. It's worth comparing values against nearby Delray Colonial to gauge where you land.

Inventory is tight, with just four homes active, and they sit a median of 120 days before selling. Despite that patience, sellers are getting about 96% of their asking price, so pricing stays firm. With only five sales in the past year, this is a low-volume market where the right listing can move quickly when it's priced correctly.

Median property tax here is around $3,087 per year, which is reasonable for the price point. HOA figures aren't currently reported for the active listings, so confirm any dues directly with the seller or your agent before you write an offer. Median rent in the area runs about $3,250 a month if you're weighing renting versus buying.