The story of this market
The typical home in Deerfield Beach, Florida sells for about $339,950, or $230 per square foot.
Prices are up +8.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,400 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1%
FL · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Deerfield Beach, Florida
The Deerfield Beach housing market shows signs of stabilization with a median sale price of $339,950 and a 96% sale-to-list ratio. While year-over-year price growth remains positive at 8.7%, the market is not highly competitive, providing buyers with more negotiation room. Data gaps exist regarding specific school ratings and utility providers, which should be verified locally.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Deerfield Beach yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved down 24.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 90 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 91.01% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major coastal attraction that serves as a focal point for tourism and local recreation, driving foot traffic and property interest in the immediate beach area.
A large regional park offering water sports, camping, and trails, serving as a primary green space that enhances the quality of life for local residents.
The central commercial hub undergoing redevelopment, providing essential services and entertainment that anchor the local economy.
Deerfield Beach appeals to a diverse demographic, including retirees seeking coastal living, families attracted to the park systems, and investors targeting the active rental market near the beach.
The city is served by major highway corridors including I-95 and US-1, facilitating regional connectivity to the broader Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area.
The city features a robust amenity base centered on its namesake beach, the International Fishing Pier, and extensive park systems like Quiet Waters Park, which provide significant lifestyle value and support local property demand.
The rental market shows moderate depth with a median rent of $2,400; vacancy pressure remains stable, though the market is influenced by a mix of long-term residents and seasonal/short-term rental activity.
The economy is anchored by tourism, retail, and service sectors, with ongoing efforts to revitalize the downtown area to attract new business investment.
Development momentum is focused on urban infill and the revitalization of the downtown corridor, supported by ongoing infrastructure improvements to enhance coastal accessibility.
Development efforts are currently concentrated on the Downtown Deerfield Redevelopment project, aimed at modernizing the city's core infrastructure and commercial offerings.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including municipal service taxing units, water management districts, and school district levies.
The city faces significant coastal wind and flood exposure typical of South Florida, necessitating robust insurance coverage and adherence to strict building codes.
Property insurance markets in the area are characterized by high premiums due to hurricane risk, with many owners relying on state-backed insurers of last resort.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Florida) — Statewide Uniform Property Tax Lien Priority & Tax Deed Sale Enforcement: Unpaid real ad valorem and non-ad valorem taxes become a first-priority sovereign lien on January 1 of the tax year, superior to all mortgages and private liens. If unpaid by April 1 following the tax year, tax certificates are sold via competitive bidding under § 197.432. State (Florida) — Community Development District (CDD) Special Assessment & Financing Lien Mandate: Binds the parcel to non-ad valorem assessments levied directly by the CDD board to fund infrastructure bonds (capital assessments) and operations/maintenance (O&M assessments). State (Florida) — Florida Constitutional Homestead Exemption & Save Our Homes (SOH) Assessment Cap: Reduces taxable value by up to $50,000: base $25,000 exemption applies to all taxing authorities (including school districts); second $25,000 exemption applies to assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 for non-school millage. State (Florida) — Florida Ad Valorem Real Property Assessment & Tax Mechanics: Parcels are assessed annually at 100% just value (market value) as of January 1 by county property appraisers. Tax formula: Tax Bill = (Taxable Value / 1,000) * Total Levied Millage Rate. Assessed Value = Just Value - Assessment Limitations.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.