Palm Beach County property record for 638 Avocet Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33444
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,387 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,589 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,413 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-43-46-29-02-000-0120 |
| Primary APN | 12-43-46-29-02-000-0120 |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,387 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,349 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,240 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,589 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 168 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Water |
| Garage Area | 525 sqft |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 356 sqft |
| Patio Area | 210 sqft |
| Utility Building | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 638 AVOCET RD |
|---|---|
| City | DELRAY BEACH |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33444-1810 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-AA |
| Legal Description | TROPIC PALMS PLAT NO 1 LT 12 |
| Legal Range | 43E |
| Legal Township | 46S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | TROPIC PALMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | PALM BEACH FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BOYNTON BEACH-DELRAY BEACH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 6906 |
The current owner of 638 Avocet Rd acquired it in September 2003.
Source: Palm Beach County records, as of December 8, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 638 AVOCET RD, DELRAY BEACH, FL 33444-1810 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0158821616 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 638 Avocet Rd was $4,413 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Palm Beach County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Palm Beach County |
| Municipality | Delray Beach City |
| Unified School District | Palm Beach County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,413.00 Homeowner's exemption | $254,938 | $819,117 Land $371,878 Building $447,239 |
| 2023 | $4,110.00 (+3.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $240,537 (+3%) | $715,373 (+17.55%) Land $277,500 Building $437,873 |
| 2022 | $3,983.00 Homeowner's exemption | $233,531 | $608,558 Land $252,285 Building $356,273 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 638 Avocet Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 141 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 141 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 38 (1979–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 38 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2017 · Hurricane Irma |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 638 Avocet Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DELRAY BEACH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM serves 69,754 people · EPA ID FL4500351 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 400 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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