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Trade Winds Estates First — Delray Beach
PET FRIENDLY private gated home with large private fenced yard with room for pool. Located in the highly sought after TradeWinds neighborhood across the street from the multi-million-dollar properties on the direct Intracoastal in the East Delray Beach/Gulf Stream Florida. One level living, addition was built in 2007 with renovated kitchen & family room. Move-in ready, instant Approvals (NO HOA). Off-street parking with room for RV or Boat Parking behind the private gate. Great for buyers seeking a comfortable home or instant vacation rental/Airbnb income - BUILDERS and INVESTORS WELCOME! Located in Unincorporated Palm Beach County, offering builder-friendly codes, county-only taxes, no HOA, and public water/sewer for seamless redevelopment. Some photos were virtually staged. Welcome to one of the best redevelopment opportunities in East Delray Beach.Tradewinds Estates is one of East Delray Beach's most sought-after Intracoastal neighborhoods, where quiet coastal living meets exceptional long-term upside. 3216 Karen Drive offers a rare hybrid opportunity: enjoy the home now, generate rental income immediately, or plan a future luxury dream home. This single-story home has strong short-term rental history located in unincorporated Palm Beach County that offers advantages rarely found this close to the water. No mandatory HOA fees or rules, No rental restrictions (Airbnb/short-term friendly), Builder-friendly county codes (not subject to city restrictions), County-only property taxes and public water & sewer. This property is move-in ready with tile and wood flooring, recent addition built in 2007 added a new kitchen, family room and Florida room along the large fenced backyard with room for a pool, making it ideal as a full-time residence or instant income generator through Airbnb, seasonal rentals, or short-term stays. Located in Unincorporated Palm Beach County, owners benefit from more flexible building codes, county-only taxes, and public water/sewer perfect conditions for future redevelopment. The best long-term use is to build a luxury home that follows the proven success of nearby new builds that have sold. Tradewinds is undergoing a major transformation, with multiple multimillion-dollar homes recently completed or under construction. Plan your new luxury home just minutes to the Intracoastal, Atlantic Ave, and Delray's beaches. This high-demand location is undergoing rapid luxury transformation just minutes to Atlantic Avenue's award-winning dining and entertainment, top beaches, and the best of Delray Beach located is between West Palm Beach & Fort Lauderdale. Whether you are a homeowner seeking coastal living, an investor looking for immediate rental income, or a buyer planning to build a future luxury estate in a proven appreciation corridor, 3216 Karen Drive delivers flexibility, lifestyle, and upside in one of the fastest-evolving coastal neighborhoods in Palm Beach County Florida. Some photos were virtually staged.
Costs and association
Property tax was $11,446 in 2025. Ownership is subject to no restrictions.
- Master association
- No
- Annual property tax
- $11,446 (2025)
- Restrictions
- No Restrictions
- Pets
- Yes, No Restrictions
- Gated community
- No
- Age-restricted community
- No
Building and exterior
Built in 1954, on a single level. Construction is Other and Stucco. Parking includes a 1-bay garage, with concrete, driveway and guest.
- Floors in building
- 1
- Unit floor
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Year built
- 1954
- Total building area
- 2,208 sq ft
- Lot size
- 0.23 acres
- Garage
- 1 bays
- Parking
- Concrete, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Open, On Street, RV Access/Parking, Garage, Detached Garage, Detached
- Private pool
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Waterfront detail
- None
- Faces
- East
- Construction
- Other, Stucco, CBS
- Roof
- Barrel, Concrete, Other, Tile
- Security
- Smoke Detector(s), Security Fence, Gated - No Guard
- Exterior features
- Awning(s), Barbecue, Garden
Interior and finishes
Finished in ceramic tile, other and tile. Climate control is central air and ceiling fan(s) with central and electric heat. The plan runs to 8 rooms with 2 full bathrooms. Interior features include entrance foyer, pantry and walk-in closet(s).
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Total rooms
- 8
- Living area
- 1,888 sq ft
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Other, Tile, Wood
- Interior features
- Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Bedroom Layout - Split
- Appliances
- Electric Water Heater, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer, Range
- Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
- Rooms
- Bedroom 2, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Florida Room
Location and market
Listed on 16 May 2026, and on the market 91 days. The price has come down from $2,000,000. Assigned schools are Plumosa School of the Arts K-8, Carver Community and Atlantic.
- Date listed
- 16 May 2026
- Days on market
- 91
- Original list price
- $2,000,000
- Price per sq ft
- $1,059.32
- Elementary school
- Plumosa School of the Arts K-8
- Middle school
- Carver Community
- High school
- Atlantic
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Directions
- From I-95, go east on Atlantic Ave turn left onto N. Federal Hwy (US-1), Right onto Turner Rd to the end, Right onto Karen Drive, 2nd House on right.
- Photographs
- 35
Location
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