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$632,367$356 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $1,170,000 on Jun 16, 2026

979 NW 8TH ST

BOCA RATON, FL 33486
2
Baths
1,777 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.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$632K
$542K low$723K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,170,000 · Jun 16, 2026
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$632,367
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$505,894

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,028 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$198,078 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$192,496
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$566,331

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.1981
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.Concrete
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.Porch · 219 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.

M
Boca Raton Community Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Boca Raton Community High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
J. C. Mitchell Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 mi

District: Palm Beach County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 33486These 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.58
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,416
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,311 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,473
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$143,462
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.76°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

979 Nw 8th 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 77% of homes in The Pinelands
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in The Pinelands
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in The Pinelands
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in The Pinelands
  • Older than 75% of homes in Palm Beach County

What homes are worth in Boca Raton 33486

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

This home
$178K$2.7M

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Boca Raton 33486.

How it measures up in Boca Raton 33486

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boca Raton 33486.

Estimated value$632,367
CheaperTypical $817,900Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$356
CheaperTypical $460Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,777 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,742 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 979 Nw 8th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThe PinelandsBoca Raton 33486Palm Beach County
Estimated valuepricier than$632,36777% of homes34% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35678% of homes31% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than1,777 ft²74% of homes52% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac30% of homes33% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than197662% of homes57% of homes25% of homes

About 979 Nw 8th St

How much is 979 Nw 8th St, Boca Raton, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 979 Nw 8th St, Boca Raton, FL is $632,367 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $542,094 to $722,640. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 979 Nw 8th St, Boca Raton, FL last sell?

979 Nw 8th St, Boca Raton, FL last sold on Jun 16, 2026 for $1,170,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 979 Nw 8th St, Boca Raton, FL?

979 Nw 8th St, Boca Raton, FL has 2 bathrooms, 1,777 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 979 Nw 8th St, Boca Raton, FL built?

979 Nw 8th St, Boca Raton, FL was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 979 Nw 8th St, Boca Raton, FL?

979 Nw 8th St, Boca Raton, FL is assigned to Boca Raton Community Middle School (middle), rated A; Boca Raton Community High School (high), rated B-; J. C. Mitchell Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Palm Beach County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 979 Nw 8th St, Boca Raton, FL compare to other homes in Boca Raton 33486?

Among the 8,495 homes in Boca Raton 33486, it is worth more than 34% of them ($632,367 against a typical $817,900), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($356 against a typical $460), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,777 ft² against a typical 1,742 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1976 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Palm Beach County, it is worth more than 68% 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 979 Nw 8th St, Boca Raton, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Nw 8th St, Boca Raton, FL was $3,028. The county assessed it at $198,078.

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