Valencia Real Estate Market Report | January 2026
December and January saw the real estate market pick up Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Boynton Beach. Interest rates have gone down, the freezing weather up north helped the market pick up. We are seeing a good deal of inventory in the Valencias as well as sales the past couple of months.
Houses have been selling. There is still inventory and deals to be had in the Valencias.
If you’re a buyer who’s been watching and waiting, now is a great time to buy.
Last spring and summer, agents were begging for offers. Now they want to make deals.
There has been a lot of talk about insurance and homes needing new roofs, even more so since the hurricanes parts of Florida experienced last year. This past summer we had no hurricanes! It was a very good year!
Here and there, a home will hit the market that is either new or beautifully redone, at the right price, and it will sell quickly. The key here is it’s a beautiful home that likely doesn’t need a new roof, and it’s listed at the right price.
WHAT’S WITH THE ROOF
If a home has a new roof or is in the process of getting a new roof – it takes time to get permits and order roof tiles – the home will usually sell faster. Of course, you still have to think about location and what the rest of the house looks like, but a roof is a big-ticket item, especially these days. Many buyers would rather have it done than not done.
There are also homes that don’t need roofs simply because they’re newer homes. It’s not time yet for a roof. They’re in one of the newer Valencias.
Read on to find out what went on in each Valencia community in southern Palm Beach County in November. Sales vary by community depending on the model, condition of the home, as well as amount of inventory in the community. There are homes still selling for close to asking or even asking price, but not near as many as we saw in the past few years, and there are homes selling at less than what sellers actually paid. It’s a mixed market.
WHAT ARE THE VALENCIAS
Located in southern Palm Beach County, FL, the Valencias are upscale, pet-friendly 55+ gated communities full of amenities. Think camp for adults.
Each Valencia has a state-of-the-art fitness center, grand clubhouse with pools, social halls, card rooms, cafes for breakfast and lunch, social events, billiards, tennis, pickleball, clubs, cards, Canasta, Mahjong, arts and crafts, and an active lifestyle geared towards today’s baby boomers. The newer Valencias have restaurants, bars and indoor pickleball.
You can be as busy as you want or not. If you’re the type who goes in and out of your garage and never sees the inside of a clubhouse, that’s fine, too. Whatever makes you happy.
WHAT HAPPENED IN THE VALENCIAS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY IN JANUARY 2026
There are currently 119 homes for sale in the Valencias in Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and Lake Worth.
17 homes are under contract, and 29 homes closed in January.
So, there are a good amount of homes for sale, homes are going under contract, and a good amount of homes closed in January. Things have certainly picked up. Sometimes closings are pushed back until after season so sellers can enjoy the rest of the season.
Let’s see how it breaks down by community.
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Valencia Real Estate Market Update for January breaks down like this:
View the Full VALENCIA LAKES MARKET REPORT
Valencia Lakes had 3 homes that closed in October. The average sold price of the homes was $ 483,333. Homes sold for an average of .96% of asking price. Average days on market was 37.
There are 23 homes listed for sale in the community ranging in price from $ 420,000 to $ 1,000,000 with an average of 114 days on market.
Valencia Lakes is the original Valencia – the first Valencia to be built – the concept that started it all.
There are 2 homes under contract in Valencia Lakes at this time.
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Valencia Isles
had 1 home that closed in January. The home sold for an average of $ 540,000. It sold over asking at 1.03% of asking price and average days on market was 2.
There are 9 homes for sale in Valencia Isles ranging in price from $ 399,000 to $ 679,000. Average days on market is 99.
There are 2 homes under contract in Valencia Isles at this time.
View the Full VALENCIA SHORES MARKET REPORT
Valencia Shores
had 6 homes that closed in January. Average sold price of the homes was $ 504,817. Houses sold for an average of .96% of asking price. Average days on market was 36.
There are 20 homes for sale in Valencia Shores ranging in price from $ 450,900 to $ 889,000. Average days on market is 113.
There are 5 homes under contract in Valencia Shores at this time.
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Valencia Falls
had 2 homes that closed in January. Average sold price of the homes was $ 757,500. Houses sold for an average of .98% of asking price. Average days on market was 75.
There are 10 homes for sale in Valencia Falls. They range in price from $ 394,000 to $ 850,000. Average days on market is 74.
There are 10 homes under contract in Valencia Falls at this time.
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Valencia Palms
had 2 homes that closed in January. Average sold price of the homes was $ 775,000. Houses sold for an average .90% of asking price. Average days on market was 218.
There are 9 homes for sale in Valencia Palms ranging in price from $ 419,900 to $ 1,300,000. Average days on market is 118.
There are 7 homes under contract in Valencia Palms at this time.
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Valencia Pointe
had 2 homes that closed in January. Average sold price of the homes was $ 579,900, Homes sold for an average 1.01% over asking price. Average days on market was 59.
There are 8 homes for sale in Valencia Pointe. The homes range in price from $ 445,000 to $ 969,000. Average days on market is 5.
There are 4 homes under contract in Valencia Pointe at this time.
View the Full VALENCIA RESERVE MARKET REPORT
Valencia Reserve
had 4 homes that closed in January. Average sold price of the homes was $ 901,250, .98% of asking price. Average days on market was 79.
There are 6 homes for sale in Valencia Reserve. They range in price from $ 550,000 to $ 1,375,000. Average days on market is 94.
There are 3 homes under contract in Valencia Reserve at this time.
View the Full VALENCIA COVE MARKET REPORT
Valencia Cove had 2 homes that closed in January. Average sold price of the homes was $ 1,244,500, .99% of asking price. Days on market was 26.
There are currently 7 homes for sale in Valencia Cove. They range in price from $ 749,888 to $ 1,389,000. Average days on market is 38.
There are 3 homes under contract in Valencia Cove at this time.
View the Full VALENCIA BAY MARKET REPORT
Valencia Bay had 1 home that closed in January. The home closed for $ 965,000, 88% of asking price. Days on market was 116.
There are 10 homes for sale in Valencia Bay ranging in price $ 949,000 to $ 1,699,999. Average days on market is 58.
There are 2 homes under contract in Valencia Bay at this time.
View the Full VALENCIA SOUND MARKET REPORT
Valencia Sound had 4 homes that closed in January. Average sold price of the homes was $ 1,270625, .97% of asking price. Days on market was 43.
There are 7 homes for sale in Valencia Sound. The homes range in price from $ 969,000 to $ 2,095,000. Average days on market is 45.
There are no homes under contract in Valencia Sound at this time.
View the Full VALENCIA GRAND MARKET REPORT
Valencia Grand had 2 homes that closed in January. Average sold price of the homes was $ 1,315,000, 95% of asking price. Average days on market was 17..
There are 10 homes for sale in Valencia Grand. Prices of the homes range from $ 1,399,000 to $ 2,849,503. Average days on market is 107.
There are 3 homes under contract in Valencia Grand at this time.
Valencia Grand is the newest of the 11 Valencia communities built in south Palm Beach County – Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and Lake Worth, as of this time.
*** Note – It’s sometimes hard to tell exact days on market as listings get canceled and relisted. They’re not supposed to, but it does happen. That’s when we need to dig deeper to pull the actual history.
NEW CONSTRUCTION
They have just begun Valencia Del Mar in Boynton Beach. With higher interest rates, some builders are offering incentives on their rates. And in this area of south Florida, there are very few new construction homes, 55+ or otherwise.
SHOULD YOU GO DIRECTLY TO THE BUILDER?
Should you go directly to the builder? NO! Definitely not!
Taking a buyer’s agent with you is the smart thing to do, as they have experience in many things you may not be aware of.
An accredited buyer’s agent – not someone who claims to be. I can help you with new construction as well as resales in any of the Valencia communities or any other community.
If you are interested in Valencia Del Mar, Contact Me
You need someone on YOUR side.
The builder is not on your side. The nice sales people in the office are not on your side – they are there to sell houses.
The listing agent on the sign is not on your side. The listing agent works for the seller, as it should be.
So why not take someone with you who can help you, the buyer?
THINGS TO THINK ABOUT
After reading this edition of the Market Report for the Valencias, there are some things to consider if you’re planning to build a house.
I’ve built two homes, but times are different today. For one, we weren’t dealing with inflation and tariffs, as we are today.
In my opinion, while building a house is nice, it’s also nice to know what the final cost will be. With a resale – even if it’s just a few years old, it’s something tangible. You can see it, feel it and touch it. You know what you’re getting. Make sense?
Some resales are just a year or two old. That’s practically a new house.
Some people only want new, and that’s fine. Just know upfront what you’re getting involved in.
And some resales are so new, they’ve never been lived in.
Quick delivery is an option with builders. That means the house is either ready to be sold now or it will be soon. Permits are in, the house is in some soon-to-be-completed or completed stage, and the builder wants it sold. This is a good option as you know exactly what you’re getting. You still need a buyer’s agent.
AND FOR MY PET LOVERS
And for my pet lovers, if you have a certain breed of dog, check which Valencia will accept your furry friend Same thing goes for number of pets you may have and fences. Buyer Beware!
Not every Valencia may be dog friendly to your specific breed of dog or two or three. Some have changed their pet restrictions through the years. And not all Valencias allow fences.
Have a question? Go on! Ask Me!
Please feel free to reach out to me at (561) 716-7824 so we can talk about your personal housing needs and any questions you may have about the housing market. We can also discuss how local market conditions can affect your buying and selling needs and plans. Then we’ll create a strategy to buy and/or sell your Valencia home.
For more information about 55+ pet-friendly housing in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Boynton Beach or Boca Raton real estate market, please contact me.
I can be reached at (561) 716-7824, by text or email at Elyse@ElyseBerman.com.
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Real estate market data for the Market Report for the Valencias in Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and Lake Worth, FL provided by Elyse Berman of LoKation Real Estate All information was obtained from the Multiple Listing Service and sold by various MLS participants. The information is not guaranteed or warranted.
