
Palm Trail is one of Delray Beach's most coveted in-town neighborhoods — a quiet, tree-lined pocket in the northeast corner of the city, tucked between Federal Highway and the Intracoastal Waterway just a few blocks north of Atlantic Avenue. It's the rare address where you can walk to downtown's restaurants, galleries, and nightlife, then retreat to a shaded street that still feels like Old Florida. Homes range from 1920s cottages and classic ranch houses on oversized lots to brand-new European- and Key West–style construction, so original terrazzo floors and beamed ceilings sit a block from contemporary glass-and-stucco builds. Roughly a quarter of the neighborhood's homes front the Intracoastal or deep-water canals, many with private docks and ocean access, while others enjoy garden and pool settings a short stroll from the beach. The result is an affluent, unhurried enclave that gives up nothing for its proximity to the heart of Delray.

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SOLDCurrent listings range from $645,000 to $15,450,000. The median sold price over the last 12 months is $2.38M.
Recent listings show a median association fee of $808/month.
Palm Trail Delray Beach was completed in 2001.
Palm Trail is an established, waterfront-oriented neighborhood in the northeast corner of Delray Beach, set between Federal Highway and the Intracoastal Waterway just north of Atlantic Avenue. It blends Old Florida cottages and ranch homes with newer luxury construction, and is prized for being walkable to downtown while offering Intracoastal and canal-front lots.
Single-family homes generally run from about $900,000 to $15 million and up, with recent sales landing around a $2.6 million median. Townhomes range from roughly $645,000 to $3.75 million, and a handful of condos start near $370,000. Architecture spans 1920s cottages and mid-century ranch homes to brand-new European- and Key West–style builds, so historic charm and modern construction sit side by side.
Yes — roughly a quarter of the neighborhood's homes sit on the Intracoastal or deep-water, ocean-access canals, many with private docks. Dockage, water depth, and bridge clearance vary lot by lot, so confirm the specifics for any individual property.
It depends on the property. The detached single-family homes that define Palm Trail are largely individually owned with no HOA, while the townhome and condo enclaves within the area — such as the Estuary, Old Palm Grove, and the Intracoastal condo buildings — have their own associations and monthly fees. Verify for any specific home.
Very. Atlantic Avenue's restaurants, boutiques, and galleries are just a few blocks south, and the beach is a short walk or bike ride east across the Intracoastal. Downtown Delray, the Pineapple Grove arts district, and the marina are all within easy reach.
No. Palm Trail is not a designated historic district, though it retains pockets of original Old Florida architecture alongside extensive renovation and new construction. (Nearby Del-Ida Park is Delray's designated historic district.)
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