Delray Beach, Florida · Community Guide · Updated November 2026

Tropic Isle, Delray Beach: Waterfront Homes for Sale and Guide (2026)

The canal-front neighborhood along the Intracoastal Waterway: what is for sale today, what homes cost and what to know before you buy.

By Enrique Urdaneta, Real Estate Advisor, Engel & Völkers · Last updated November 4, 2026 · Data: Miami MLS and Beaches MLS

8For sale today
$7.29MMedian asking price
$7.29MMedian single-family home price
1970sSubdivision built

What is Tropic Isle? Tropic Isle is a waterfront neighborhood in Delray Beach next to the Intracoastal Waterway, with homes along the Intracoastal and canals. The City of Delray Beach says the subdivision was built in the 1970s on low-lying ground, and the City has a roadway and utility improvement project in the neighborhood.

On November 7, 2026, there were 8 active homes for sale in Tropic Isle, from $2M to $10.9M, per the MLS feed on my site. I matched listings by MLS subdivision name, so a home filed under a different subdivision name may not appear in these counts.

Tropic Isle: Quick Facts (2026)

Fact Detail
Location Delray Beach, along the Intracoastal Waterway
Built Subdivision built in the 1970s, per the City of Delray Beach
Setting Homes on the Intracoastal and canals
ZIP code 33483
For sale, November 7, 2026 8 active listings, from $2M to $10.9M
Median asking price About $7.29M

How Much Are Homes in Tropic Isle?

On November 7, 2026, these were the active listings by type, per the MLS feed on my site:

Type For sale Asking prices Median Median size Median price per sq ft
Single-family homes 8 $2M to $10.9M $7.29M About 4,460 sq ft About $1,250

What to Know Before You Buy in Tropic Isle

  • Dock and water access: confirm dock size, water depth and seawall condition for the specific lot.
  • City improvement project: the City has a roadway and utility project in Tropic Isle. Ask how it affects the street you are considering.
  • Flood zones and insurance: check the flood zone of each home and get insurance quotes early.
  • Renovate or rebuild: for older homes, compare renovating with rebuilding before you make an offer.

Tropic Isle Compared With Nearby Communities

Compared with Seagate, Tropic Isle is more canal-front and sits west of the ocean neighborhoods. See also the ZIP 33483 page. See all Delray Beach communities.

Tropic Isle FAQ

Where is Tropic Isle?

Tropic Isle is a waterfront neighborhood in Delray Beach, along the Intracoastal Waterway, in ZIP code 33483.

How much are homes in Tropic Isle?

On November 7, 2026, active listings had a median asking price of about $7.29M, from $2M to $10.9M, per the MLS feed on my site.

How many homes are for sale in Tropic Isle?

On November 7, 2026, there were 8 active listings.

Is Tropic Isle on the water?

Yes. Homes sit on the Intracoastal Waterway and on canals. Confirm the dock and water depth for each lot.

Thinking About Tropic Isle?

Want a tour of a home in Tropic Isle, or current pricing and availability? Message me on WhatsApp.

In Tropic Isle, the water, the dock and the lot often matter as much as the house. I help buyers compare waterfront lots and weigh renovating against rebuilding, and I help owners understand what their home is worth today.

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Enrique Urdaneta, Real Estate Advisor, Engel & Völkers
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About the author

Enrique Urdaneta is a real estate advisor with Engel & Völkers in South Florida. He has lived in Boca Raton since 2009 and has 14 years in U.S. real estate, more than 25 years as a real estate investor, and 16 years in private banking focused on construction and pre-construction lending.

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