South Florida 55+ home prices slipped 2% over the past 12 months while sales rose 8%, according to the Exodus Realty South Florida 55+ Price Report for October 2026, an analysis of Beaches MLS data for 203 age-restricted communities in Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
FACTS
Exodus Realty’s analysis of Beaches MLS data found:
- The median sale price was $220,000, down 2% from $225,000 a year earlier.
- Sales rose 8% to 6,381.
- Homes sold for 92% of their first asking price, after a median 60 days on the market.
- About 3,700 homes were for sale, roughly 7 months of supply.
- Community medians ranged from $60,000 at Lake Clarke Gardens to $1.75 million at Valencia Grand.
- The median monthly association fee was $600, or $7,200 a year.
- In St. Lucie County, the median rose 2% to $374,000.
- In Broward County, the median fell 3% to $168,000, on 1,309 sales.
QUOTES
Paul Christle, broker at Exodus Realty, which produced the report: “The price of a 55+ home is only half the story. At a $600 median monthly fee, the association bill is $7,200 a year, and in some communities it is more than the mortgage payment would be.”
“More homes are selling, but buyers are not overpaying. The typical seller took about 8% less than the first asking price, and it took two months to get there.”
“You could potentially buy into a 55+ community in Palm Beach County for $60,000 or for over $1.75 million. People hear ’55 plus’ and picture one thing. It is really a dozen different markets.”
What the South Florida 55+ home prices report covers
The report looks at sales in 203 55+ communities across five counties from Palm Beach to Indian River. Exodus Realty says the full report includes county and community tables and is updated monthly at the same address.
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The full South Florida 55+ Price Report, October 2026 is published by Exodus Realty, LLC, from Beaches MLS data. More from the brokerage is at exodusrealtyfl.com.
Disclosure: Exodus Realty is owned by Paul Christle, who also publishes Stay Current News.
