A neighborhood in Delray Beach, Florida
Lake Ida, Delray Beach
An ungated neighborhood of about 360 houses on many small plats north of downtown Delray Beach, between Swinton Avenue and Lake Ida, inside the city, most built from the 1950s to the 1980s.
Homes, years and sizes: Palm Beach County property records (2025 tax roll).
Overview
About Lake Ida
Lake Ida is an older neighborhood of houses between Swinton Avenue and the lake it is named for, a short drive north of Atlantic Avenue. It grew one small plat at a time, and newer houses keep replacing older ones.
There is no single plat. Lake Ida Manor, Lake Ida Shores, Lake Ida Gardens, Ida Lake Terrace, Lake Shore Estates and the Totterdale Addition are recorded at PB 22 to PB 25 and together carry about 360 houses on the county roll.
Lots are larger than in most of Delray Beach, typically 9,000 to 18,000 square feet, and houses run from about 1,560 to 4,000 square feet, a median of about 2,490. Lake Ida’s county parks, with picnic areas, fishing docks, a dog park and the path around the lake, are on the west and east shores.
The neighborhood is inside the City of Delray Beach in the 33444 ZIP. A voluntary neighborhood association is active; we have no record of a mandatory homeowners’ association for the area and confirm recorded restrictions for a specific home.
At a glance
- Streets
- Lake Drive, NW 4th Avenue, Enfield Road, Sunshine Drive, Lake Shore Drive and Eldorado Lane
- Home type
- Single-family homes
- Zip code
- 33444
- County
- Palm Beach County
On the market now
Homes for Sale in Lake Ida
Listings inside the boundary of Lake Ida, newest first, updated through the day from BeachesMLS. No homes are listed for sale here right now. New listings come up through the year; ask me to watch for one.
$1,593,000
New Listing
603 NW 7TH Street Delray Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,109 SqFt 0.23 Acres
$2,197,000
Pending
225 NW 11TH Street Delray Beach, Florida
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,405 SqFt 0.36 Acres
$5,795,000
Active Under Contract
830 Lake Shore Drive Delray Beach, Florida
6 Beds 6 Baths 4,314 SqFt 0.31 Acres
All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by BeachesMLS. Listings held by brokerage firms other than Douglas Elliman Real Estate are identified with the listing firm’s name on each listing’s detail page. Listing data last updated Friday, November 6th, 2026 at 08:16:01 AM.
Closed sales
The Lake Ida Market
Closed sales inside the boundary of Lake Ida, every home type together. Medians and the middle range say more than any average, and in a community this size a single unusual sale can move a year.
Lake Ida recorded 15 closed sales in the twelve months through October 2026. Medians, so one unusual sale does not move them; we break the numbers out by home type for any home you are considering.
| Measure | Last 12 months | Year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 15 | 18 | -17% |
| Median sale price | $2,850,000 | $1,900,000 | +50% |
| Median price per sq ft | $874 | $842 | +4% |
| Middle 80% of sales | $1,300,000 to $4,150,000 | $1,175,000 to $3,250,000 | |
| Active listings now | 0 |
BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of Lake Ida, twelve months through October 2026, via IDX Broker. Active listings now is live from the MLS feed; the median asking price updates monthly. Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Association and costs
The Lake Ida Association and What It Costs
Who runs the association, what governs it, and what current listings say the fee is.
| Water | Some lots front Lake Ida; we confirm frontage, dock rights and seawall condition for a specific home. |
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Association Fees From Current Listings
Association fees for Lake Ida vary by building and plan. We confirm the current fees for the home you want and walk you through them.
What Else to Check
- Taxes and insurance After a sale the assessed value resets the following January. Flood zone and roof age drive insurance quotes, so we check both for the address.
- Estoppel The closing agent orders an estoppel certificate from each association, which confirms what is owed at closing.
Documents to Review Before Closing
- Before you sign: the association disclosure summary and the parcel’s tax bill, including any non-ad valorem lines
- Before you sign: leasing and approval rules if you may rent, and architectural rules for exterior changes
- Before closing: estoppel certificates from every association that applies
Where it sits
Around Lake Ida
Places nearby.
Zoned Public Schools
At the center of Lake Ida, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Plumosa Elementary (elementary), Carver Middle (middle) and Atlantic High (high). Boundaries are set by address and can change, so we confirm them for the home you are considering.
Elementary
- Plumosa Elementary
Middle
- Carver Middle
High
- Atlantic High
How it came to be
A Short History of Lake Ida
- 1947
The Delray Beach Playhouse was founded; it stands on the shore of Lake Ida.
- 1949
The oldest houses on the Lake Ida plats on the county roll were built.
- 1969
The median year built across the plats.
- 2025
New houses are still replacing older ones; the newest on the roll date to 2025 and 2026.
Sources: Palm Beach County 2025 tax roll (Florida Department of Revenue), Palm Beach County recorded plats, Lake Ida Neighborhood, Delray Beach Playhouse.
The boundary
Lake Ida on the Map
Questions
Questions Buyers Ask About Lake Ida
What do homes in Lake Ida cost right now?
No homes are listed for sale here right now. New listings come up through the year; ask me to watch for one. The market section above shows what homes here actually sold for over the past year.
Where is the Lake Ida neighborhood?
North of Atlantic Avenue inside the City of Delray Beach, between Swinton Avenue on the east and Lake Ida on the west, in the 33444 ZIP.
Is Lake Ida gated?
No. It is an ungated neighborhood of public streets.
Are there lakefront homes in Lake Ida?
Yes, some lots front the lake. We confirm frontage, dock rights and the seawall for a specific home.
Does Lake Ida have an HOA?
A voluntary neighborhood association is active, but we have no record of a mandatory association for the whole area. Some plats carry recorded restrictions; we confirm them for a specific home.
When were the homes in Lake Ida built?
Mostly from the 1950s through the 1980s, with new houses still being built on older lots.
How many homes are in Lake Ida, and when were they built?
There are about 361 homes in Lake Ida.
What are the association fees in Lake Ida?
The fee table on this page is drawn live from current and recent listings. The seller’s disclosure, the association disclosure summary and the estoppel certificate confirm the exact amount for a specific home.
Is Lake Ida gated?
No. Lake Ida is an ungated neighborhood of public streets.
Which public schools serve Lake Ida?
At the center of Lake Ida, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Plumosa Elementary (elementary), Carver Middle (middle) and Atlantic High (high). Boundaries are set by address and can change, so we confirm them for the home you are considering.
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Let Us Take Care of the Details
Tell us the street or the home in Lake Ida. We come back with the listings, the association’s fees and rules, and what similar homes sold for, then arrange the visits and coordinate every step to closing day.
Monika Phillips, Sales Associate, Douglas Elliman Real Estate
- Association fees, rules and documents gathered for each home
- Leasing and approval rules pulled up front
- Tax bill and flood zone checked for the address
- One team from the first look to closing day
Home counts, years built and sizes come from Palm Beach County property records (2025 tax roll); association records from the Florida Division of Corporations; school zones from the School District of Palm Beach County. Listing and sales data from BeachesMLS via IDX is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; listings may be held by brokerages other than Douglas Elliman. Association fees shown come from current and recent listings and can differ from the association’s budget; recorded documents and the associations’ own figures control. Verify anything that matters to your decision with the source. Monika Phillips, Sales Associate, Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Equal Housing Opportunity.
