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Condo in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, FL · 35 units · built 1980

Tropic Bay

901 Gardenia Dr, Delray Beach, FL 33483-4842

35 units Built 1980 Milestone applies
Records last updated Jul 2026 · Sources: FL DBPR · County records · FEMA Is this your building? Request a correction

Overview

Tropic Bay Condominium is a 55 and over community featuring three swimming pools, two clubhouses, a marina, and well-kept grounds in a convenient location. While residents historically praise the abundant amenities, marina access, and overall setting, recent years have brought concerns regarding rising assessments, maintenance issues, roof leaks, and elevator reliability due to the aging buildings.

Overview compiled from public sources — verify details independently.

At a glance

Facts, not verdicts
Records verified 3 of 6
Structure
Built 1980
Milestone
Inspection applies
Flood
Being verified
Wind
Being verified
Fees
Being verified
Reviews
4 themes

35 residential units on record.

Is Tropic Bay safe? Structure & milestone status

Stories Being verified
Year built 1980 Source: County property records
Structure type Being verified
Milestone inspection (SB 4-D) Applies — buildings 3+ stories Source: FL SB 4-D

Applicability is a factual classification — it does not indicate that any inspection is overdue or that a building has a problem.

What are the HOA fees at Tropic Bay?

Fee information for this building is being verified from public records.

What is the flood risk at Tropic Bay?

Flood and wind exposure for this building are being verified from FEMA and county records.

Permits & activity

Permit activity is being compiled from the county building department index.

What residents say about living at Tropic Bay

What works

Strong amenitiesWell maintainedGood locationClean common areas

What doesn't

Special assessmentFee hikesDeferred maintenanceElevator outagesRoof leaks

Ongoing, not one-off

  • Maintenance — raised repeatedly, 2024

Recently addressed

Amenities

Criticized in earlier reviews, then improved.

Aggregated from public reviews. No individuals are named.

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Frequently asked

Is Tropic Bay safe to live in?

Aedificio doesn't grade or judge buildings. What we can tell you is factual, and as a building of 3+ stories it falls under Florida SB 4-D milestone-inspection requirements. Applicability is a regulatory classification and does not indicate any problem. For a professional assessment, consult a licensed inspector.

What are the HOA fees at Tropic Bay?

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Does Tropic Bay require a milestone inspection?

Yes — as a building of three or more stories it is within the class covered by Florida SB 4-D milestone inspections. This is a factual classification about the building class; Aedificio does not publish whether an inspection is complete or overdue.

Can you get a mortgage on a condo here?

Condo mortgage eligibility depends on the project's "warrantability" (Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac criteria: owner-occupancy, reserves, litigation, insurance). Aedificio surfaces the public inputs; your lender makes the warrantability determination.

Is Tropic Bay in a flood zone?

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