A neighborhood in Delray Beach, Florida
Tropic Palms, Delray Beach
A south Delray Beach neighborhood of about 600 single-family homes and duplexes on bird-named streets, built mostly from 1970 to 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 Tropic Palms
Tropic Palms is easy to spot on a map: nearly every street is named for a bird, from Heron Drive and Cormorant Road to Dunlin Road and Gallinule Drive. It is a south Delray Beach neighborhood of houses from the 1970s, inside the city.
The county roll counts 580 houses and 20 small multifamily buildings. The oldest dates to 1958, but most went up from 1970 to 1981, with a median of 1977 and a few rebuilt since. The typical house has about 1,590 square feet of living area.
It was recorded as Tropic Palms Plat 1 in PB 25, pages 99 to 102, and Plat 2 in PB 25, pages 135 and 136, with replats of each. Lindell Boulevard is the main street through it. It is in the 33444 ZIP. It is inside the City of Delray Beach, east of I-95 and south of Linton Boulevard.
At a glance
- Streets
- Lindell Boulevard, Heron Drive, Cormorant Road, Ibis Drive, Jaeger Drive and Eagle Drive
- Home type
- Single-family homes
- Built
- Mostly 1970 to 1981
- Living area
- About 1,340 to 2,130 sq ft
- Zip code
- 33444
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Recorded plats
- Tropic Palms Plat 1 In Pb 25 Pgs 99 To 102 Inc; Tropic Palms Plat 2 In Pb 25 Pgs 135 & 136; Tropic Palms Plat 2 Replat As In; Tropic Palms Repl Of Plat 1 In
On the market now
Homes for Sale in Tropic Palms
Listings inside the boundary of Tropic Palms, newest first, updated through the day from BeachesMLS. Right now 18 homes are listed, averaging $774,000.
$519,000
New Listing
738 Mallard Drive Delray Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,236 SqFt 0.18 Acres
$649,999
Active Under Contract
632 Jaeger Drive Delray Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,446 SqFt 0.2 Acres
$849,500
Active Under Contract
3125 Albatross Road Delray Beach, Florida
4 Beds 4 Baths 1,978 SqFt 0.26 Acres
$765,000
For Sale
645 Ibis Drive Delray Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,827 SqFt 0.18 Acres
$698,000
For Sale
654 Bunting Drive Delray Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,352 SqFt 0.2 Acres
$589,900
For Sale
522 HERON Drive Delray Beach, Florida
3 Beds 1 Baths 1,511 SqFt 0.19 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 Tropic Palms Market
Closed sales inside the boundary of Tropic Palms, 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.
Tropic Palms recorded 28 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 | 28 | 24 | +17% |
| Median sale price | $739,000 | $678,000 | +9% |
| Median price per sq ft | $468 | $440 | +6% |
| Middle 80% of sales | $540,000 to $1,100,000 | $587,000 to $1,042,000 | |
| Active listings now | 18 | ||
| Median asking price now | $769,000 | ||
| Months of supply now | 7.7 |
BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of Tropic Palms, 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 Tropic Palms Association and What It Costs
Who runs the association, what governs it, and what current listings say the fee is.
| Association | We confirm the association, its manager and its documents for each home. |
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Association Fees From Current Listings
Association fees for Tropic Palms vary by building and plan. We confirm the current fees for the home you want and walk you through them.
What Else to Check
- Association We confirm whether a voluntary or mandatory association applies and any recorded restrictions for a specific lot.
- 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 Tropic Palms
Places nearby.
Zoned Public Schools
At the center of Tropic Palms, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Pine Grove Elementary (elementary), Carver Middle (middle) and Boca Raton High (high). Boundaries are set by address and can change, so we confirm them for the home you are considering.
Elementary
- Pine Grove Elementary
Middle
- Carver Middle
High
- Boca Raton High
How it came to be
A Short History of Tropic Palms
- 1958
The oldest house in Tropic Palms on the county roll was built.
- 1970
The main building period began; most homes were finished by 1981.
- 1977
The median year built on the county roll.
Sources: Palm Beach County 2025 tax roll (Florida Department of Revenue), Palm Beach County recorded plats.
The boundary
Tropic Palms on the Map
Questions
Questions Buyers Ask About Tropic Palms
What do homes in Tropic Palms cost right now?
Right now 18 homes are listed for sale inside Tropic Palms, at an average asking price of $774,000 (about $476 per square foot), as of November 6, 2026. The market section above shows what homes here actually sold for over the past year.
Where is Tropic Palms in Delray Beach?
In south Delray Beach in the 33444 ZIP, along Lindell Boulevard and the bird-named streets around it.
When were the homes in Tropic Palms built?
Most from 1970 to 1981, according to the county roll, with the oldest from 1958 and a few newer rebuilds.
Is Tropic Palms in the City of Delray Beach?
Yes, according to our research. We confirm the jurisdiction from the county property record for a specific home.
What are the street names in Tropic Palms?
Nearly all are named for birds: Heron, Ibis, Cormorant, Mallard, Cardinal, Albatross and more, with Lindell Boulevard running through.
How many homes are in Tropic Palms, and when were they built?
Palm Beach County property records list 600 residential parcels in Tropic Palms, most built 1970 to 1981, with a typical living area of about 1,590 square feet.
What are the association fees in Tropic Palms?
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 Tropic Palms gated?
Tropic Palms is a neighborhood of public streets with no gate on record; we confirm access for a specific home.
Which public schools serve Tropic Palms?
At the center of Tropic Palms, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Pine Grove Elementary (elementary), Carver Middle (middle) and Boca Raton 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 Tropic Palms. 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.
