A neighborhood in Delray Beach, Florida
Shadywoods, Delray Beach
A neighborhood of 195 homes on four loop streets in west-central Delray Beach, built in two phases in 1980 and 1981, inside the City of Delray Beach.
Homes, years and sizes: Palm Beach County property records (2025 tax roll); plats: Palm Beach County recorded plats.
Overview
About Shadywoods
Shadywoods went up in two years. The county roll dates the 96 homes of Phase One to 1980 and the 98 of Phase Two to 1981, on four streets: the north and south halves of Arelia Drive and Palm Forest Drive.
The homes are compact and close in size, about 1,170 to 1,340 square feet of living area on lots of about 5,100 square feet. The county roll classes them as single-family; listings describe many as villas. We confirm the construction and what is attached for a specific home.
Listings describe a clubhouse, a heated pool and tennis courts, with dues that cover lawn care and cable; we confirm the amenities and what the association covers from its documents.
It is inside the City of Delray Beach in the 33445 ZIP, west of I-95 and south of Atlantic Avenue.
At a glance
- Streets
- Palm Forest Drive North and South, and Arelia Drive North and South
- Home type
- Single-family homes and villas
- Built
- Mostly 1980 to 1981
- Living area
- About 1,170 to 1,340 sq ft
- Zip code
- 33445
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Recorded plats
- Shadywoods Phase One; Shadywoods Phase Two
On the market now
Homes for Sale in Shadywoods
Listings inside the boundary of Shadywoods, 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.
$420,000
For Sale
3680 ARELIA Drive S Delray Beach, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,173 SqFt 0.13 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 09:04:30 AM.
Closed sales
The Shadywoods Market
Closed sales inside the boundary of Shadywoods, 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.
Shadywoods recorded 7 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 | 7 | 9 | -22% |
| Median sale price | $380,000 | $390,000 | -3% |
| Median price per sq ft | $286 | $301 | -5% |
| Active listings now | 0 |
BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of Shadywoods, 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 Shadywoods Association and What It Costs
Who runs the association, what governs it, and what current listings say the fee is.
| Governed by | Chapter 720, Florida Statutes (homeowners’ associations) |
|---|---|
| Club | Listings describe a community clubhouse, pool and tennis courts run by the association, not a private club. |
Association Fees From Current Listings
| Association fee, median | $278 a month |
|---|---|
| Typical range | $270 to $278 a month |
| Usually covers | Maintenance Grounds, Common Areas, Cable TV, Recreation Facilities |
| Club membership | Not required |
From 8 current and recent BeachesMLS listings in Shadywoods, via IDX Broker, refreshed weekly. Fees are monthly equivalents of the association fees in each listing; condo, master and sub-association fees can stack. The recorded documents, the current budget and the estoppel govern.
What Else to Check
- Homeowners’ association Listings say dues cover lawn care and cable; we confirm the budget, what it covers and any assessment for a specific home.
- 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 Shadywoods
Places nearby.
Zoned Public Schools
At the center of Shadywoods, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Orchard View 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
- Orchard View Elementary
Middle
- Carver Middle
High
- Atlantic High
How it came to be
A Short History of Shadywoods
- 1980
The 96 homes of Shadywoods Phase One were built.
- 1981
The 98 homes of Shadywoods Phase Two were completed.
Sources: Palm Beach County 2025 tax roll (Florida Department of Revenue), Palm Beach County recorded plats.
The boundary
Shadywoods on the Map
Questions
Questions Buyers Ask About Shadywoods
What do homes in Shadywoods 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 Shadywoods in Delray Beach?
In the 33445 ZIP west of I-95 and south of Atlantic Avenue, inside the City of Delray Beach, on Arelia Drive and Palm Forest Drive.
When were the homes in Shadywoods built?
In 1980 (Phase One) and 1981 (Phase Two), according to the county roll.
How big are the homes in Shadywoods?
About 1,170 to 1,340 square feet of living area on the county roll, on lots of about 5,100 square feet.
Are the homes in Shadywoods villas?
Listings describe many as villas, while the county roll classes them as single-family. We confirm the construction for a specific home.
Does Shadywoods have a pool?
Listings describe a clubhouse, heated pool and tennis courts. We confirm them from the association’s documents.
How many homes are in Shadywoods, and when were they built?
Palm Beach County property records list 195 residential parcels in Shadywoods, most built 1980 to 1981, with a typical living area of about 1,340 square feet.
What are the association fees in Shadywoods?
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. Club dues, where a club applies, are on request.
Is Shadywoods gated?
No gate is on record for Shadywoods from an official source; we confirm access for a specific home.
Which public schools serve Shadywoods?
At the center of Shadywoods, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Orchard View 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 Shadywoods. 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) and recorded plats; 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.
