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7485 Carmela Way, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Delray Beach, FL, 33446
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,756 sqft
Listed by Kogan Estate Homes, Inc
7485 Carmela Way, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Listed by Kogan Estate Homes, Inc
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Know your costs before you buy
Work through three numbers: your estimated monthly payment, the cash needed at closing, and insurance & flood.
Estimated Monthly Payment
20% down · 6.75% interest · 30-year loan · Conforming loan
Principal, interest, taxes and insurance, HOA. Property Tax (after sale). Estimated; not a lender quote.
- Principal & interest
- $4,441/mo
- Property tax (after sale) est.
- $866/mo
- Homeowners insurance est.
- $794/mo
- HOA
- $840/mo
Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
Cash to close
7485 Carmela Way, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Estimated cash to close est.
$192,269.58
Down payment plus Florida taxes, title, lender and prepaid costs.
Partial estimate: unknown amounts are excluded. Ask Simon to verify them.
Estimate only. Your lender's Loan Estimate and the title company's closing disclosure are the final numbers. Not financial advice.
Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
Loan amount (calculated): $684,720.00Conforming loan
Current site planning rate. Rate does not change the taxes or fees below. Prepaid interest is not included.
Edit closing costs & prepaids
Assumes both policies cover identical land and dates, with loan coverage within owner coverage—even if the seller pays owner title. Minimum lender premium $25. Turn off if not eligible. Endorsement allowance defaults to one $25 endorsement; actual requirements and premiums vary (Florida 69O-186.005).
Appraisal starts at $650. Waterfront and luxury homes may require a higher fee; confirm with your lender.
Tax uses existing ZIP estimates (after sale); insurance uses existing site estimates. Edit with your quote. If HOA insurance is included, confirm separate unit-owner coverage. Missing HOA costs are excluded—not assumed zero.
Estimated cash to close est.
$192,269.58
- Down payment est.
- $171,180.00
- Mortgage note documentary stamps est.
- $2,396.80
- Mortgage intangible tax est.
- $1,369.44
- Lender’s title insurance est.
- $25.00
- Lender title endorsements est.
- $25.00
- Lender fees est.
- $1,500.00
- Appraisal est.
- $650.00
- Title search & examination est.
- $125.00
- Municipal lien search est.
- $150.00
- Settlement / closing fee est.
- $450.00
- County recording (deed) est.
- $30.00
- County recording (mortgage) est.
- $120.00
- Inspection, wind mitigation & 4-point est.
- $900.00
- Survey est.
- $500.00
- Property tax escrow (2 months, after sale) est.
- $1,731.17
- Insurance escrow (2 months) est.
- $1,588.17
- First-year insurance premium est.
- $9,529.00
- HOA / condo contribution or transfer est.
- Not provided
Partial estimate: unknown amounts are excluded. Ask Simon to verify them.
Mortgage stamps: $0.35 per $100 or fraction. Intangible tax: 0.2% of loan. Title uses Florida 69O-186.003 base rates. Assumes 2 months of tax/insurance escrow for financed purchases plus first-year insurance; cash purchases have no lender escrow.
Before deposits and credits. Prepaid interest and other contract costs are not included. Discounts and title endorsements must be confirmed by the title company. Title search, municipal lien search, settlement and recording are pass-through title company charges for cash and financed buyers alike; the municipal lien search is priced by each city and can run higher (e.g. Boca Raton $150, Coral Gables $220).
Estimate only. Your lender's Loan Estimate and the title company's closing disclosure are the final numbers. Not financial advice.
Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
Insurance & flood
- Flood zone (FEMA)
- Not available —
- Homeowners insurance est.
- $794 / month
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Date checked: Nov 5, 2026
Insurance estimates vary widely. Get a real quote before you make an offer.
Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
Flood zone: Not available —
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Date checked: Nov 5, 2026
- Roof type
- Barrel
- Roof year
- Not provided —
- Impact windows / doors
- Not provided —
- Shutters
- Not provided —
- Window features
- Bay Window(S)
- Year built
- 2005
Homeowners insurance: $794 / month est.
- Annual premium est.
- $9,224
- Fees & taxes est.
- $305
- Annual total est.
- $9,529
- Likely range est.
- $8,100–$11,435
- Dwelling coverage est.
- $1,033,500
- Other structures est.
- $20,670
- Personal property est.
- $206,700
- Loss of use est.
- $103,350
- Hurricane deductible (2%) est.
- $20,670
Based on the listing: 2,756 sq ft · built 2005 · one story · luxury finish level.
Dwelling coverage uses living area × county rebuilding cost. Selling price and land value are not included. The monthly estimate includes fees and applicable taxes.
Broward inland rates were calibrated against two supplied policies; other county and coastal rates have not yet been calibrated against real quotes.
Assumed where the listing is silent: concrete-block construction · coastal rating band · roof 6–15 years old · gable roof · 2% hurricane deductible · admitted carrier; no surplus-lines tax. A newer roof, a hip roof shape, or a higher deductible can lower the premium; frame construction can raise it.
Educational estimate only, not an insurance quote. Actual premiums depend on the carrier, inspections, discounts, and underwriting. Flood insurance not included. Simon Gedz is a Realtor, not a licensed insurance agent.
The FEMA map is a strong indication, not the final answer: your lender orders its own flood zone determination. Cash buyers are not required to carry flood insurance, but on the water it is strongly recommended.
Florida rule: by 2027, Citizens policyholders must carry flood insurance even outside a flood zone, unless the Citizens policy excludes wind coverage. The FEMA map does not show this.
How flood insurance is priced (FEMA Risk Rating 2.0)
Flood insurance is priced home by home, so two neighbors on the same canal can pay very different amounts. Premiums depend on the home's elevation (first-floor height above the expected flood level), distance to water (ocean, Intracoastal, canal or river), the type of flood risk (storm surge, heavy rain or river overflow), the cost to rebuild, the foundation and construction type, and past flood claims on the property.
Federal flood insurance (NFIP) pays at most $250,000 for the building and $100,000 for contents. A luxury waterfront home needs private flood insurance or an "excess flood" policy on top.
Before an offer: pull the official FEMA flood map (FIRMette), ask the seller for an elevation certificate (it largely decides the price), ask whether the seller's existing NFIP policy can be transferred to you (sometimes at a lower rate), and have an insurance agent check prior flood claims (CLUE report). New NFIP policies usually have a 30-day wait before they take effect — don't leave it until the week of closing.
Insurance estimates vary widely. Get a real quote before you make an offer.
Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
About This Property
Find similar homesMAGNIFICENT LAKEFRONT SETTING! A rare opportunity to own a 4-bedrm residence with an expansive, breathtaking lake view & an extraordinary marble-stone patio spanning the length of the home, creating an unforgettable outdoor setting with no road noise-just beautiful water views & privacy. Stunning Custom Built-Ins, illuminated art/display cases, Custom Closets & So Much More! RARELY does a home offer this combination of Luxury, Serenity & Spectacular Lakefront living & entertaining. Measurements are estimated not guaranteed. Buyer pays 1 time capital contribution $5,040.00. Maintenance includes Internet,HBO,SHO,WiFi, Lawn,Alarm,Paint Exterior. Sconces in DR & Woman Sculpture in backyard does not convey. Refrigerator ice maker not working. Valencia Palms is an Active Adult Community. You will Enjoy the Country Club Lifestyle Without Paying the Equity Membership Fees. Spectacular Multi-Million Dollar Clubhouse you will enjoy. Stunning Lobby as you enter the Clubhouse with very Comfortable Seating. A Great Place to Meet New and Old Friends. Valencia Palms has 6 Har Tru Lit Tennis Courts (Very Active Tennis Community) There are Two Bocce Courts and first-class pickle ball courts with stadium seating, Beautiful Grand Ballroom with a Dance Floor, Raised Stage, Drop Down Screens, Separate Dressing Room, Special Lighting & Sound Proofing enhanced by very Comfortable Seating to Enjoy the Great Entertainment. You will Enjoy the Resort Style Swimming Pool, Resistance Pool & Whirlpool Spa, Shaded Cabanas, Men's and Woman's Locker Rooms with Steam Rooms & Showers. Lovely Cafe For Breakfast & Lunch. You can Dine Inside the Cafe or Outside in a Screened Area Overlooking the Beautiful Pool. Waitress Service with a smile. You can Dine Outside under the Umbrellas in nice weather. First Class Fitness Center with an Aerobics Room offering Great Classes at a minimum fee. There are three card rooms, Billiard Room, Conference Room and Arts & Craft Room. There are Many Clubs for you to Join so you can Meet New Friends. There is a Walking, Jogging & Bicycle Path. Valencia Palms is Centrally Located. Very Convenient to Food Shopping, West Palm Beach Airport, Florida Turnpike, Boca Raton Town Center Mall, and many well-known Boutiques and Fabulous Restaurants. Also Convenient to Doctors, Hospitals. Not Far From the BEACH, Movie Theaters, Bowling Alley, and Downtown Delray where you have a choice of Fabulous Restaurants and Shopping. Look forward to meeting you and showing this beautiful home to you.
Club membership available in this community
The listing remarks mention a club or community membership.
Membership dues, initiation and waitlists are set by the club and can change — always verify with the association before writing an offer.
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7485 Carmela Way, Delray Beach, FL 33446 · Delray Beach
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What buyers ask about this home
What are the estimated monthly carrying costs at 7485 Carmela Way, Delray Beach, FL 33446?+
Property tax (after sale): $866/month est.; homeowners insurance: $794/month est.; HOA: $840/month. Fixed ownership costs before a mortgage: $2,500/month est. Principal and interest: $4,441/month; PMI: $0/month. Total for the payment scenario shown: $6,941/month est. Flood insurance is not included. Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
Will property taxes go up after I buy 7485 Carmela Way, Delray Beach, FL 33446?+
Usually yes. In Florida the assessed value resets to market value in the year after a sale, so the seller's current tax bill is rarely what a new owner pays. Budget roughly 1.8–2.0% of the purchase price annually until you file for homestead exemption and the Save Our Homes cap (or the 10% non-homestead cap) starts limiting increases.
Does 7485 Carmela Way, Delray Beach, FL 33446 need flood insurance, and what drives the premium?+
Most of Delray Beach sits in a FEMA flood zone, and lenders require flood coverage in high-risk zones. Premiums are driven by elevation certificate, flood zone, roof age and shape, and whether the home has impact windows or accordion shutters. Ask for the current declarations page, the four-point inspection and wind mitigation report early — they set your real cost of ownership.
What should an inspection focus on for a home like 7485 Carmela Way, Delray Beach, FL 33446?+
In coastal South Florida, prioritize roof age and permit history, whether windows and doors are impact-rated, the seawall and dock condition on waterfront lots, drainage and elevation, plumbing type, and any open or expired permits with the city. These items, not cosmetics, drive both price and insurability.
What extra costs come with the waterfront at 7485 Carmela Way, Delray Beach, FL 33446?+
Waterfront ownership adds seawall maintenance and eventual replacement, dock and lift servicing, higher flood and wind premiums, and salt-air upkeep on exterior finishes and equipment. Confirm bridge height and water depth at low tide if you plan to keep a boat.
Is there room to negotiate on 7485 Carmela Way, Delray Beach, FL 33446?+
This listing has been on the market 38 days. Leverage comes from days on market, price history, comparable closed sales and the seller's motivation — not from a fixed percentage. I pull the full history and the true comps before we write, so the offer is built on what the property is actually worth today. Call or text (954) 562-1798 for that analysis.
Neighborhood & Commute
Delray Beach. Walkable Atlantic Avenue, award-winning beach, and a vibrant gallery + dining scene.
Approximate Drive Times
Drive times are estimates based on straight-line distance at typical South Florida traffic speeds. Actual times vary with traffic and routing.
Assigned schools for this address
Hagen Road Elementary School
Elementary · 3.1 mi from this home · 10565 Hagen Ranch Rd, Boynton Beach
Spanish River
High school
Zone boundaries published by School District of Palm Beach County.
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