Delray is a city located on the coast of Florida, in Palm Beach County just north of Boca Raton. Its home to a downtown area that is full of entertainment from sun up to sundown which leads you directly down into the beach. It is a great place for youth and seniors alike with an estimated population of about 60,000 people. Its home to senior communities like Kings Point as well as luxury gated communities like Mizner Preserve and Valencia. Lets get in to some of the most popular communities first.
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Delray Beach Gated Luxury Community
Delray is home to beautiful luxury communities that come with gated access and on staff security. Let's discuss a few of them in detail. To search for these properties simply visit our Listings Search Page.
Mizner Preserve - Luxury Real Estate
Mizner Preserve is one of the premier communities in Delray Beach, FL. In 2001 over 200 single family homes were built here that formed this community. It is a housing community with single family detached homes built for those with active and luxurious lifestyles. Aside from the beautiful homes, the Mizner Preserve provides amazing amenities in the form of a well lit tennis court, a beautiful party room, and an olympic sized swimming pool. In addition to that you can enjoy the jacuzzi and the spa for relaxation and the fitness room or jogging trail for when you want to get active. While you're enjoying the amenities you can feel safe because there is always 24 hour security on duty.
The homes are built for a king or queen, with luxurious design and spacious living quarters. Most of the homes come with large gourmet kitchens, beautiful living rooms and awe inspiring master bedrooms all accompanied by resort style surroundings. The average cost for the homes in Mizner Preserve is between $600,000 to $2,000,000 with sizes ranging around 3,000 to 6,000 square feet.
The community is conveniently located on Jog Road near Linton Blvd. This location puts it at just about a 10 minute or less drive from any desired location. Whether you're headed to downtown Delray, Delray Beach or the Museums and Parks in nearby Boca Raton, you're right near all the action. Boca Town Center Mall is also just a short drive away. The Shoppes of Addison Place is a plaza located closest for all daily needs. The schools close by include Orchard View Elementary, Omni Middle School and Spanish River High School.
Tuscany Luxury Homes
Another beautiful gated community located in Delray Beach is definitely one worth mentioning. Tuscany is a brand new community that had it's grand opening in mid 2014. It contains homes built for single families surrounded by amazing amenities. The amenities are divided into the North and South Recreation Areas and includes an event room, catering kitchen, card room, and a covered picnic pavilion. For those that like to stay fit, there is 24 hour fitness room, tennis court, indoor sports courts, a basketball court and an open play area. When it gets hot you can enjoy the resort style pool that comes with two lap lanes for a good swim. There are also great barbecue areas with tables and seating as well as free wifi in both the North and South area.
When it comes to amenities this community is definitely not short on them.
The homes come in 6 different designs with 3 to 5 bedroom options and 2 car garages. You can expect the properties to be 1,500 to 2,800 square feet in size with prices ranging from $300,000 and up. There are both 1 and 2 floor options and standard features on the homes come with stainless steel appliances, alarm systems, bricked paved driveways, impact resistant windows and beautifully designed interior. From beautiful wood railings to designer floor tile and european style cabinets in kitchen and bathroom areas.
Like most luxury properties in Delray Beach, Tuscany gets a checkmark for location. It's located by anywhere you will desire to go. This includes the Delray Marketplace, which contains restaurants, cafes, spas, an IMAX theatre, bowling alley, and of course, a Publix. For a good mall The Boca Raton Town Center Mall is nearby. For the nature lovers the Morikami Museum or Loxahatchee wildlife preserve are both a short drive away. The nearby schools include Spanish River High School, Carver Middle School, Hagen Road Elementary and Florida Atlantic University(located in Boca Raton).
Addison Reserve - Delray Country Club
The Addison Reserve is country club located in Delray Beach that amounts to 650 acres of luxury. It contains over 700 homes across 19 different communities. It ranks #9 among 125 Platinum country clubs in the entire nation! Amenities include anything you can imagine amenities to include. There is 70,000 sq/ft clubhouse and three 9 hole golf courses. For those interested in relaxation there is a spa, salon, five dining venues and a few mini parks spread out the communities. Like most luxury communities the Addison Preserve Villages include a fitness venter, tennis courts and pools for those who prefer to be active.
The Homes in Addison preserve range from $300,000 to $6,000,000 and higher. There is something for everyone. Most homes comes with either a view of a lake or the beautiful golf course. The neighborhoods are lined with trees and plants that resemble a paradise. All homes are elegantly decorated on both the exterior and interior. The homes range from 2,500 to 8,000 square feet in size.
Addison Reserve Communities Include:
- Belle Verde
- Brookfield Estates
- Casa Grande
- Floranada
- Isla Verde
- L'Aquilla
- Maddalena
- Mirasol
- Montecito
- Palencia
- Playa Rienta
- Porto Vecchio
- Sarimento
- Sedona
- Talavera
- Trieste
- Villa D'Este
- Villa Monteverde
- Vill Vizcaya
Like all places in Delray Addison Reserve is located conveniently between Boca Raton and Delray where anything you can desire of South Florida is a just a quick drive away.
Senior Communities
Delray is home to both affordable and luxurious senior communities. There isn't a better city to buy some real estate and retire for good.
Kings Point
One of the most well known and talked about senior communities in Delray is Kingpoint. A home to many seniors coming from up north to enjoy the warm South Florida weather. Kings Point was built in the `98s and consists of over 7,000 condo units. It's a 55 plus community filled with many amenities including two pools, two tennis courts and over 25 shuffleboard courts. There is also a fitness center for physically active seniors and card room or theatre for more replaced occasions.
The condominiums located in Kings Point range from 800 to 1,100 square feet built for comfortable living. The properties are priced between $75,000 to a little over $150,000. the properties come are 1 to 2 bedrooms and 1 to 2 baths. This community is perfect for those seeking an affordable living while still getting some resort style amenities.
Vilaggio Reserve
The Villagio Reserve is located at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Hagen Ranch Road . It's a 55+ senior community with resort style living built for a people who want to live in comfort. The resort is 38,000 square feet and is a perfect place to live amongst your peers. You have a choice to live in a villa home, a single family home, and patio villas.
Most of the properties in this community run at 2 to 3 bedrooms and 2 to 3 bathrooms. Th homes come with 2 car garages, and square feet range from 1,500 to 3,000 square feet of living area. The kitchen come with 40" plus upper cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances from GE. The bathrooms are luxuriously built with cultured marble, tempered glass doors, and granite countertops. All homes come with security systems and guarded gate entry for you safety. The price range for these properties is between $250,000 to $500,000.
As far as amenities there is Grand Ballroom and theatre area where live performances take place as well as hit movies played. For the active there is a fitness center, an exercise room and tennis courts. You can also enjoy indoor and outdoor cafes as well as pools to take in the beautiful Florida weather.
There are many more senior communities in Delray Beach, if you want to learn about your options or search for a property, simply visit our listings page or give us a call at 561-843-5682.
Why Live in Delray?
So you've decided that the communities look great, the homes you want are available, but why Delray? Is Delray Beach a good place to live? In the end the decision is your own to make, but here is a few reasons to consider calling Delray Beach your home.
The Beach
There is a reason Beach is half it's name. Delray Beach is home to a beautiful 2 mile public beach for those that want to enjoy the legendary South Florida weather. Aside from getting a beautiful tan and enjoying the Atlantic Ocean, there are many activities available on the beach. You're able to rent kayaks, go snorkeling , fly kites, play volleyball and more. Delray is also home to water sports like jet skiing, parasailing, paddle boarding and boat rentals. Downtown also stretches right into A1A so there are plenty of places to eat if you get hungry.
There's Always Something to Do
Delray was named "Most Fun Small Town" by USA today because it truly is the definition of fun. There is never a shortage of something to do. The Downtown Delray strip runs from I 95, all the way to the beach and is full of dining and entertainment. It is lined with clubs, galleries, restaurants, and museums. Some of the restaurants have been featured on the food network and there are ton of places that Delray is known for that bring visitors from everywhere. Ever wanted to live where people vacation? Delray is one of those places. There are also live events and musical performances that happen almost weekly in Downtown Delray.
Location
When it comes to location Delray is one of the cities that's near everything. Anything you can think to do isn't far away. If you feel like you've explored all of Delray, Boca Raton is just 10 minutes South with a mall and activities of its own. Clematis is about a 25 minutes drive away. Which is a downtown West Palm area with a very active nightlife. If you want to take it even further you can head down to Ft.Lauderdale or Miami to continue your adventures.
Delray has the big city life without the big city population. You can enjoy all the upsides of living in a lively environment without the problems that come with overpopulated cities. You can maintain a calm peace as you go out and still enjoy everything a lively city has to offer. Delray is great for students, seniors, and everyone in between.
Let Us Help
If you're looking to buy a home in Delray Beach it's always best to work with professionals. Luckily for you, you're at the right place! Welcome to Chance Realty! We work hard to make sure we find you the property you're looking for. We don't focus on selling you a home, we focus on finding our clients everything they desire. Our Motto is simple: "Tell us what you want, we'll find it, you'll love it, you'll buy it!"
