Neighborhood · Delray Beach, Florida
The Preserve
Gated luxury living in west Delray Beach
2
Homes for sale
$2,385,000
Median list price
$556
Avg price / sqft
102
Median days on market
The Preserve is a small, gated enclave in west Delray Beach, where the homes run large — a median of 4,303 square feet — and the pace is quiet and residential. With gated entry and pool homes the norm, it's built for buyers who want space and privacy without leaving Palm Beach County's amenities behind. Nearby communities like Kings Point In Delray Beach and Pines Of Delray North give the surrounding area a settled, established feel.
This is a thin, high-end market: just two homes are active right now, both priced above $1M, with a median list of $2,385,000. Over the last year only three homes sold, at a median of $2,075,000, and sellers averaged 94% of asking — so there's room to negotiate. Homes here take time to move, with a median of about 102 days on market, so patient buyers have the advantage. Browse what's available on the live map or across wider Delray Beach homes for sale.
The Preserve is a community in Delray Beach, Florida.
Quick facts
$2,295,000 – $2.5M price range
4,303 sqft median home
3 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in The Preserve
$2,475,000
2425 NW 49th Lane, Boca Raton FL 33431, BOCA RATON
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,666 sqft
$2,295,000
5038 NW 24th Circle, Boca Raton FL 33431, BOCA RATON
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 3,940 sqft
Every active listing inside the The Preserve boundary
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The numbers that matter
The The Preserve market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$2,075,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
50 days
Median time to sell
The Preserve vs Delray Beach
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 4.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the The Preserve boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools The Preserve is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median The Preserve home
≈ $14,327/mo
$2,385,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
386
Median age
40
Median income
$206,220
Median home value
$1,010,300
Beyond the listings
Living in The Preserve
Beliefs
Top 5% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Active
Top 13% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 17% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Emotional
Top 24% in the U.S.Memory Lane
Intentionally preserving memories of lost loved ones, joyful times, or reflecting on painful experiences in the past.
Culture
Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
Lifestyles
Student Life
There's more to student life than academics. It's about the experience - from classes and homecoming, to making lifetime friends and alumni events. These are students at school, taking classes online, or finding other ways to be students in their daily lives.
Straight answers
The Preserve FAQs
Is The Preserve a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want a gated, low-density setting with large homes — the median here is 4,303 square feet. The neighborhood sits in west Delray Beach near established communities like Delray Colonial, which keeps the wider area calm and residential. It suits buyers prioritizing space and privacy over walkable urban living.
Is The Preserve expensive?+
Yes — this is one of Delray Beach's higher-end pockets, with a median list price of $2,385,000 and every active home above $1M. Homes sold over the last year at a median of $2,075,000. If the price point is a stretch, nearby Pines Of Delray North offers more accessible options.
What do homes cost in The Preserve?+
Active listings currently range from $2,295,000 to $2,475,000, with an average of $556 per square foot on a median home size of 4,303 square feet. Actual sales have come in lower — a median sold price of $2,075,000 over the past year. That gap reflects real negotiating room.
How is the market in The Preserve?+
It's a small, slow-moving luxury market: only two homes are active and just three sold in the last 12 months. Median days on market runs about 102, and sellers average 94% of asking price. That means well-prepared buyers can take their time and negotiate — see current inventory on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Current HOA figures aren't available in the active listing data, so confirm dues directly for any home you consider. Property taxes here run a median of about $18,608 per year, in line with the neighborhood's high-value homes. Budget for both when comparing to other Delray Beach homes for sale.
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