Verified · October 2026
Town of Gulf Stream (ZIP 33483)
Entry price range: $3M+
Every claim below links to a dated public source.
The community in brief
Gulf Stream at a glance.
Gulf Stream is a small, incorporated residential town of roughly 950 residents set on the barrier island between Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, ZIP 33483, east of the Intracoastal Waterway. There is no downtown, no shopping district, and almost no commercial life: the inventory is oceanfront estates, Intracoastal homes, and the Place au Soleil condo enclave along North Ocean Boulevard. The town runs its own police department and water service, and its character is deliberately quiet, private, and long-established.
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Location & boundaries
Between Delray Beach and Boynton Beach on the barrier island
Gulf Stream sits on the ocean side of the Intracoastal Waterway, ZIP 33483, with Delray Beach to the north and Boynton Beach to the south. North Ocean Boulevard and A1A carry traffic through the town; Ocean Avenue in Delray and Boynton Beach Boulevard in Boynton frame the nearest highway connections to I-95. The nearest beach access points are the town's own dune-lined shoreline, with no commercial boardwalk.
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Architecture & character
Estate homes, dunes, and a strictly residential code
The town is essentially all single-family residential, with a corridor of large oceanfront and Intracoastal estates on and near North Ocean Boulevard plus the Place au Soleil condominium enclave at the south end. Houses range from long-held original Florida estates to fully rebuilt modern compounds, many behind hedges that hide the dunes. There is no commercial district; residents shop, dine, and entertain in Delray Beach and Boynton Beach.
Sources · verified October 2026
Market positioning & pricing
Two markets: estates above $5 million, condos from the $400,000s
Active listings and closed sales, 2025 to October 2026
The oceanfront and Intracoastal estate corridor has listed from roughly $5 million to $55 million, with a Q2 2026 median sale near $9.6 million for the $5 million-plus tier and an average listing around $5.1 million townwide. Place au Soleil condos have run from about $450,000 to $1.45 million. Recent examples include listings at $27.5 million and $42 million on North Ocean Boulevard. These are dated figures from public sources, not guarantees; confirm the current market with Kelby.
Sources · verified October 2026
Amenities
The beach, the waterway, and total quiet
- Private dune-lined Atlantic shoreline with no commercial beachfront
- Direct Intracoastal Waterway frontage with dock potential on the west side
- Own police department patrolling the town 24 hours a day
- Delray Beach and Boynton Beach amenities minutes away
- Gulf Stream School, a private PK-8 independent school founded 1938, in town
Sources · verified October 2026
Schools
County district public, private option in town
Public schools in Gulf Stream run through The School District of Palm Beach County, with assignments set per address; no single school zone was uniformly confirmed in this research, so verify current boundaries with the district. Gulf Stream School, an independent private school founded in 1938 serving pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, sits in the town for families seeking a private option.
School boundaries change and are set by address, never by community name: verify current boundaries with The School District of Palm Beach County before relying on any assignment.
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Access & commute
A1A spine, Delray and Boynton exits west
A1A and North Ocean Boulevard run the length of the town; Ocean Avenue in Delray Beach and Boynton Beach Boulevard to the south reach I-95 with straightforward drives. Palm Beach International Airport is about 40 minutes north and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood about 40 minutes south in normal traffic, and both Delray and Boynton downtowns are within 10 minutes for services.
Sources · verified October 2026
HOA, club & restrictions
Tiny town, mostly non-HOA estates
Most of Gulf Stream's estate inventory is non-HOA single-family property; Place au Soleil carries a condo association with its own fees and rules. The town's zoning code governs lot use, and its multi-family design manual applies to the condo district. Exact covenant and dock rules are per property and were not uniformly verified; the title and town permit paperwork come with every offer.
Sources · verified October 2026
Waterfront, flood zone & insurance
Barrier island means the highest tier
Oceanfront and Intracoastal properties in Gulf Stream sit within FEMA-mapped coastal high-hazard and flood zones, and flood insurance is required for federally backed mortgages in Special Flood Hazard Areas. Premiums scale with elevation, construction, and coverage, so verify each property with FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and a specialist insurer before offering.
Sources · verified October 2026
New construction & pre-construction
Estate rebuilds behind the hedges
Unverified
New construction in Gulf Stream means oceanfront estate rebuilds and renovations, which surface periodically; current rebuild inventory was not verified in this research. Confirm opportunities directly with Kelby.
Sources · verified October 2026
Investment & rental considerations
Seasonal estate demand, Florida preemption on rentals
Florida statute 509.032 generally preempts local governments from banning vacation rentals or regulating their duration and frequency, and no Gulf Stream-specific short-term rental ordinance was surfaced in this research. Rentals of a whole unit more than three times a year for stays under 30 days carry state licensing and tax requirements. Confirm the town's current rules and any condo policies before underwriting.
Sources · verified October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Gulf Stream.
Is Gulf Stream a separate town from Delray Beach?
Yes. Gulf Stream is its own incorporated municipality of about 950 residents between Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, set on the barrier island east of the Intracoastal, and it appears once on this site as its own guide.
What does a home cost in Gulf Stream?
Oceanfront and Intracoastal estates have listed from about $5 million to $55 million, with a Q2 2026 median near $9.6 million for the top tier, while Place au Soleil condos run about $450,000 to $1.45 million. Confirm the current market with Kelby.
Are short-term rentals allowed in Gulf Stream?
No town-specific short-term rental ordinance was surfaced in research; Florida statute 509.032 generally preempts local bans on vacation rentals, with state licensing and tax rules applying to stays under 30 days. Confirm the town's current rules before relying on this.
What schools serve Gulf Stream?
Public schools run through The School District of Palm Beach County by address, with no single zone uniformly confirmed here. Gulf Stream School, a private PK-8 school founded in 1938, is located in town.
Nearby communities
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Provenance
Information reviewed October 2026.
Every claim on this page is drawn from public research and linked to its dated source below. Figures such as asking prices, dues, and school assignments change; where a field could not be verified it reads “Contact for current information” and the answer is one call away. Nothing on this page is a guarantee of price, availability, or school assignment.
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Town of Gulf Stream general information
Municipality, population, and residential character
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Town of Gulf Stream services
Town services and water service at Town Hall
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Town of Gulf Stream police
24/7 town police department
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Premier Estate Properties Gulf Stream
Estate inventory and character
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Pearl Antonacci Gulf Stream
Listing range and median data
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Olive Belcher Gulf Stream markets
Two-tier market analysis
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Town of Gulf Stream facts
Education and town overview
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Gulf Stream School
Private PK-8 school founded 1938
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Town of Gulf Stream code of ordinances
Zoning and multi-family design standards
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Florida Statute 509.032
State vacation rental preemption
Each source above verified October 2026
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