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In the last ten years, some spectacular modern developments have focused attention on Boca Raton and its sister city Delray Beach. Toll Brothers (a leading luxury construction company on the NYSE) entered impressively with two (i.e., Azura and Royal Palm Polo). GL Homes constructed four stunning projects - Bridges, Seven Bridges, Boca Bridges, and Lotus. In combination, this new wave of residences offered homebuyers resort-like country club amenities (minus golf) at affordable HOA fees (under $1000 monthly). The bottom line is that "contemporary, innovative, sleek styling" stole the thunder from some of the more established communities in the region. As a result, new home prices appreciated sharply as buyers flocked to take advantage of elevated lifestyles in the sun.

Homes for sale in Grande Orchid Estates also benefited from the hot real estate market. However, they failed to get that "hockey stick" take-off the Toll and GL communities enjoyed. South Florida Realtors blamed this on the traditional Addison Mizner Mediterranean design that typified communities built in the 1990s and early 2000 (like Grande Orchid Estates). Some claimed it looked "dated" and lacked the built-in hurricane protection windows and doors popular today. At the same time, simply dismissing the unique Spanish Colonial/Italian Renaissance style of homes in the Boca Raton - Delray Beach corridor for decades as "yesterday's look" is ridiculous. Indeed, the same styling extends to Palm Beach and beyond. Thus, it has an appeal many love, and it still energizes demand in markets short on inventory. For example, Grande Orchid Estates appearance closely resembles subsections in the prestigious next-door country club Addison Reserve with HOA fees close to $5000 monthly.

Here's the thing: When the home-buying majority trip over one another to acquire "new," they're automatically creating relative value for Grande Orchid Estates homes (and others like it). Why? Because there's so much going for this long-standing Delray Beach community on Jog Road between Linton and Clint Moore (on the Boca Raton border). Consider that the latter represents the luxury anyone would expect to see in Delray Beach homes competing against close neighborhoods experiencing supersonic price escalations. As a result, Grande Orchid Estates is arguably one of the area's best-kept secrets, signifying bargain value for buyers even in hot market conditions.

Grande Orchid Homes For Sale

6735 Royal Orchid Circle, Delray Beach
Reduced
$2,137,500
$2,157,500

MLS#RX-11106902

6735 Royal Orchid Cir
Delray Beach, FL 33446

6

5

3

5,227 SqFt

Pool

0.207 Acres

72 Days

6766 Royal Orchid Circle, Delray Beach
Reduced
$1.9 Million
$1,975,000

MLS#RX-11088423

6766 Royal Orchid Cir
Delray Beach, FL 33446

5

5

2

5,222 SqFt

Pool

0.22 Acres

154 Days


The best way to evaluate Grande Orchid Estates homes is to analyze the market action since COVID-19 began fading. In July 2022, an astute buyer secured a long lake view two-story single-family house for $1,667,000 at under $400 per sq. ft. Compare that to Azura (mid-$500s on average) and Royal Palm Polo (mid $600s) - just a hop, skip and jump away, also on Jog Road. Entering August, there's a beautiful 4100 sq. ft. lakeside home ($2,000,000) asking for $475 a sq. ft. and an even bigger 4300 sq. ft. residence that looks enticing at $1,500,000 ($347 per sq. ft.). As one can see, there's more than $128 per sq. ft. variance - confirming our opinion that Grande Orchid Estates offers considerable leverage to negotiate for a luxury home.

HOA and Amenities

So, when considering Grande Orchid Estates, appreciate the following: The guardhouse is active 24/7/365, protecting eighty-seven pristinely-kept single family homes ranging in size from 3000 sq. ft. to over 4000 sq. ft. Moreover, there's a clubhouse with a fitness center, Har-Tru tennis courts, inviting community swimming pool, basketball court, and spa - all for the HOA fee of only $658 monthly. It also has a picturesque park for residents' convenience and relaxation. Clearly, one should take installing modern wind protection into account after purchase, but the cost of that doesn't warrant the glaring price differentials available today. Indeed, bring that factor into the conversation when negotiating with any Grande Orchid Estates seller.

The icing on the cake is that the neighborhood offers homeowners access to the best public schools (see below). Also, it's a few minutes drive to Delray Beach Atlantic Avenue's nightly and weekend action. Hundreds of restaurants within a five-mile radius offer cuisine for all occasions and tastes alongside fantastic high-end shopping. Unfortunately, there's no golf within Grande Orchid Estates' borders, but nearby public and private links (i.e., forty-four of them) welcome golfers of all handicaps to play. So, the community has a lot more going for it than the valuations suggest, thus representing an opportunity to buy a spectacular location plus an upgraded lifestyle at a bargain price.

Grande Orchid homes enjoy a location that is second to none, next door to the Morikami Japanese Gardens and minutes from the Florida Turnpike in sunny Delray Beach, FL. These Single Family Homes were built by Gordon Homes, a reputable builder known for it's upscale communities with resort style amenities.

Grande Orchid Community Summary

Grande Orchid is a luxury gated community of single family homes in Delray Beach, Florida, with a range of options priced between $1,900,000 and $2,137,500. There are currently a total of 2 homes for sale in Grande Orchid. The smallest Grande Orchid home presently available is a five bedroom four bathroom residence that is 5,222 square feet (4,161SF Under Air living space), and the largest of the Grande Orchid homes currently on the market has six beds and five baths and is a 5,227 square foot (4,329SF Under Air) residence.

Grande Orchid amenities include a clubhouse, swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and game room. Sports facilities include tennis courts, pickleball courts, and basketball court. Onsite dining venues consist of a community kitchen. There is also walking or jogging trails.

The Grande Orchid HOA rules do allow homeowners to have pets with no restrictions imposed.

The floor plans in Grande Orchid are among several home models such as the Grande Orchid, Magnificent Majestic, Magnolia, and the Majestic.

There are three commercial airports that serve Grande Orchid - Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), which is eighteen miles away; Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), which is twenty five miles away, and Miami International Airport (MIA), which is 45 miles away. For those who fly private, there are three private airports nearby: Boca Raton Executive Airport (BCT), Pompano Beach Airpark (PMP), and Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE), all within sixteen miles of the Grande Orchid community.

Grande Orchid real estate activity on the Delray Beach MLS during the past year (as of October 2025) reflects six homes changing hands, with an average asking price of $1,723,000 and an average selling price of $1,598,167. This represents a healthy list-to-sell price ratio of 93% and $333 per square foot. During this period, Grande Orchid homes for sale have taken an average of 52 days to sell.

In addition, there are numerous other communities in Delray Beach to choose from, or you may browse all available Delray Beach Real Estate, including some new construction opportunities. Homes for sale in Grande Orchid are selling quickly. Set up a new listing alert, and we will notify you immediately when a new home in Grande Orchid hits the market. You can also always contact your ZFC Real Estate agent, who would happily assist you further with all your South Florida real estate needs.

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What schools are Grande Orchid homes zoned for?

Where you live in Delray Beach determines which public schools your children may attend, which directly influences home values. Homes in Grande Orchid are zoned for the following Palm Beach County school districts, making school zone boundaries a key factor in property desirability and market demand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who built Grande Orchid Estates?

Grand Orchid Estates in Delray Beach, FL was developed in the late 1990's by Gordon Homes.

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