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$789,534$371 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $370,000 on Nov 8, 2004

494 NE 38TH ST

BOCA RATON, FL 33431
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,128 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$790K
$709K low$870K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$370,000 · Nov 8, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,989 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$262,043 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$254,658
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$597,637

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPALM BEACH
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1993
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 648 ft²Porch · 36 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
J. C. Mitchell Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Boca Raton Community Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi
H
Boca Raton Community High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Palm Beach County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 33431These 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.75
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.70
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,362
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,790 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$103,354
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$138,577
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.75°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.60 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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How this home compares

494 Ne 38th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 88% of homes in Villa Rica
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Palm Beach County
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Villa Rica
  • Older than 79% of homes in Palm Beach County

What homes are worth in Boca Raton 33431

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$145K$4.4M

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Boca Raton 33431.

How it measures up in Boca Raton 33431

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boca Raton 33431.

Estimated value$789,534
CheaperTypical $697,910Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$371
CheaperTypical $465Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area2,128 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,633 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 494 Ne 38th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVilla RicaBoca Raton 33431Palm Beach County
Estimated valuepricier than$789,53488% of homes59% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37134% of homes30% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than2,128 ft²84% of homes73% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac55% of homes39% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than197356% of homes40% of homes21% of homes

About 494 Ne 38th St

How much is 494 Ne 38th St, Boca Raton, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 494 Ne 38th St, Boca Raton, FL is $789,534 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $709,175 to $869,893. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 494 Ne 38th St, Boca Raton, FL last sell?

494 Ne 38th St, Boca Raton, FL last sold on Nov 8, 2004 for $370,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 494 Ne 38th St, Boca Raton, FL?

494 Ne 38th St, Boca Raton, FL has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,128 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 494 Ne 38th St, Boca Raton, FL built?

494 Ne 38th St, Boca Raton, FL was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 494 Ne 38th St, Boca Raton, FL?

494 Ne 38th St, Boca Raton, FL is assigned to J. C. Mitchell Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Boca Raton Community Middle School (middle), rated B+; Boca Raton Community High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Palm Beach County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 494 Ne 38th St, Boca Raton, FL compare to other homes in Boca Raton 33431?

Among the 7,867 homes in Boca Raton 33431, it is worth more than 59% of them ($789,534 against a typical $697,910), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($371 against a typical $465), it is bigger than 73% of them (2,128 ft² against a typical 1,633 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1973 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Palm Beach County, it is worth more than 78% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 494 Ne 38th St, Boca Raton, FL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 494 Ne 38th St, Boca Raton, FL was $3,989. The county assessed it at $262,043.

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