8634 Sawpine Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Florida 1st
Listed by: lemore zausner, shane aronson
Office: serhant
MLS#:R11166873
Source:RMLS
Price summary
- Price:$1,825,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$314.28
- Monthly HOA dues:$266
About this home
8634 Sawpine Road presents a rare opportunity to acquire a premier one-acre parcel in the desirable Delray Lakes Estates community of West Delray Beach. Spanning approximately 43,564 square feet, the lot delivers the kind of scale, privacy, and flexibility that has become increasingly difficult to find in this part of South Florida. Whether the next owner is focused on long-term land value, future expansion, or a fully custom build, this property provides a strong foundation for all three paths. The existing residence offers 5 bedrooms and 4.1 bathrooms, giving buyers the option to move in and enjoy the home as it stands today, take a phased approach with renovations over time, or use the structure as a placeholder while planning a complete rebuild. That kind of optionality is the real story here. Most parcels of this size in established Delray neighborhoods are either already redeveloped or tied up by long-term holders, which makes a true blank-canvas opportunity at this scale uncommon. Buyers who have been waiting for a usable acre in a quiet, established pocket of Delray know how thin that inventory really is. The dimensions and shape of the lot open up real architectural possibilities. There is room for a courtyard-style estate, a separate guest house, a resort-style pool, and substantial outdoor living areas, all while preserving meaningful open green space and a buffered sense of privacy from neighboring properties. Picture a long, gated drive leading to a central motor court, mature shade trees framing the approach, and the main residence positioned to capture southern light across a private rear yard. For families and end-users, the layout of the existing five-bedroom, four and a half bath home means the property is genuinely livable from day one. That matters. It gives buyers the ability to settle in, get to know the neighborhood, work with architects and builders on a longer timeline, and ultimately make decisions about a future build without pressure. For investors and developers, the math is equally clear: an acre of dry, buildable land inside an established Delray Lakes Estates address, with comparable new-construction product trading at significant premiums throughout the West Delray corridor. Delray Lakes Estates itself is a quiet, low-traffic community with a tenured residential character. The streets are calm, the lots are generous, and the overall density sits well below what you find in newer master-planned developments closer to the highway. That setting translates into a more peaceful day-to-day environment while keeping the entire Delray and Boca lifestyle within easy reach. Top-rated schools, everyday shopping, and a deep bench of dining options are minutes away, and major roadways provide quick connections to Atlantic Avenue, the beaches, downtown Delray, Boca Raton, and the airports to the north and south. Mornings can start with a coffee on Atlantic, afternoons on the beach, and evenings back home in a setting that feels removed from the bustle entirely. The lifestyle case is straightforward. West Delray has matured into one of the most balanced submarkets in Palm Beach County, offering the convenience of suburban infrastructure, the cultural pull of Atlantic Avenue, and proximity to the coast without the price ceiling of a directly oceanfront address. An acre inside that footprint, with an existing home already in place, is the kind of position that tends to appreciate well as surrounding inventory turns over and new construction continues to push values higher. Buyers who tend to do best with a property like this fall into a few clear categories. The custom builder who wants to design a forever home on a lot that can actually accommodate the program. The multigenerational family that needs room for a primary residence plus a separate guest house or in-law suite, with privacy on both sides. The investor or developer looking at land basis in a supply-constrained pocket where new product continues to set new pricing benchmarks. And the lifestyle buyer who simply wants space, quiet, and privacy within a short drive of everything Delray and Boca have to offer, from Atlantic Avenue's restaurants and galleries to the beaches, country clubs, and equestrian destinations of the surrounding area. There is also a less obvious advantage worth noting. Owning the land first, with a livable home already on site, gives buyers time. Time to plan. Time to design. Time to permit. Time to make the right decisions instead of the fast ones. In a market where construction timelines and permitting cycles have stretched longer than most buyers expect, that kind of runway is genuinely valuable. The home produces utility today while the long-term vision takes shape on the buyer's own schedule. Lots of this size, in this community, with this level of access, do not come to market often. Whether the play is to move in, renovate, or build from the ground up, 8634 Sawpine Road delivers the land, the location, and the long-term upside to make any of those strategies work. Schedule a private walk of the property and the parcel to see the scale in person....
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Home facts
- Year built:1999
- Listing ID #:R11166873
- Added:76 day(s) ago
- Updated:May 14, 2026 at 02:55 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:5
- Full bathrooms:4
- Half bathrooms:1
- Flooring:Tile
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Living area:3,921 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Electric, Zoned
- Heating:Central, Electric
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Spanish Tile
- Year built:1999
- Building area:3,921 sq. ft.
- Construction Materials:Block
- Exterior Features:Barbecue, Deck, Outdoor Shower, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Levels:1 Story
Schools
- High school:Olympic Heights
- Middle school:Eagles Landing
- Elementary school:Sunrise Park
Utilities
- Water:Public, Water Available
- Sewer:Septic Tank
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,825,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$314.28
- Tax amount:$8,860 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Pool features:Gunite, Heated, In Ground
Parking
- Total parking spaces:4
- Parking description:Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:4
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