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Canal Point 33438

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.FloridaBalanced market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Balanced market · 53
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$235K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
3
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$179K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.188
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$179K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,378 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1953
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.94%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.0.5%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.74%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.4.3%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.73%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.16%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.24%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.11.4 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.3.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.41%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.946
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.73°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Canal Point 33438 compares

By median home value, Canal Point 33438 is the 50th most expensive of 51 ZIP codes in Palm Beach County, and its typical home is worth more than 10% of all homes in Palm Beach County.

Home values in Canal Point 33438

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$50K$560K
ZIP codes in Palm Beach County ranked by median home value
#Palm Beach CountyMedian valueHomes
1Palm Beach 33480$1.2M10,161
2Boca Raton 33432$1.1M10,736
3Delray Beach 33483$1.1M8,229
4Boynton Beach 33473$1.1M5,740
5Boca Raton 33496$952K12,180
6Jupiter 33478$878K5,795
7Boca Raton 33498$828K5,797
8Boca Raton 33486$823K8,485
9Lake Worth 33449$770K3,734
10West Palm Beach 33412$752K7,716
11Palm Beach Gardens 33418$736K19,871
12Boca Raton 33487$719K11,431
13Boca Raton 33431$711K7,847
14Jupiter 33477$665K10,120
15Loxahatchee 33470$661K14,877
16Wellington 33414$630K20,000
17North Palm Beach 33408$619K11,461
18Jupiter 33458$609K20,104
19West Palm Beach 33405$599K6,595
20Palm Beach Gardens 33410$583K14,267
21Delray Beach 33444$504K7,902
22Boca Raton 33433$486K18,154
23Boca Raton 33428$485K14,655
24Lake Worth 33467$480K24,947
50Canal Point 33438$179K188

51 ZIP codes in Palm Beach County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Canal Point 33438 market

What is the median home price in Canal Point 33438, FL?

The median sale price in Canal Point 33438, FL is $235,000 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Canal Point 33438, FL each year?

3 homes sold in Canal Point 33438, FL over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Canal Point 33438, FL a buyer's or seller's market?

Canal Point 33438, FL is currently a balanced market, scoring 53 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through April 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Canal Point 33438, FL?

Canal Point 33438, FL contains 188 residential properties, with a median of 1,378 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1953. The median TopHap Estimate is $179K.

How does Canal Point 33438, FL compare to the rest of Palm Beach County?

By median home value, Canal Point 33438, FL is the 50th most expensive of 51 ZIP codes in Palm Beach County. Its typical home is worth more than 10% of all homes in Palm Beach County. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Canal Point 33438, FL?

73% of homes in Canal Point 33438, FL are owner-occupied. 16% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Canal Point 33438, FL hold?

74% of mortgaged homes in Canal Point 33438, FL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 4.3% owe more than the home is worth.

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