This 1.05-acre parcel at 5675 Sims Road sits in unincorporated Palm Beach County west of Delray Beach, zoned AR with an 8-unit per acre density overlay and a .45 Floor Area Ratio as confirmed by PBC planning. A 1979 single-story ranch home occupies the site today, but the land's entitlements and assembly potential define its value proposition.
This 1.05-acre parcel at 5675 Sims Road sits in unincorporated Palm Beach County west of Delray Beach, zoned AR with an 8-unit per acre density overlay and a .45 Floor Area Ratio as confirmed by PBC planning. A 1979 single-story ranch home occupies the site today, but the land's entitlements and assembly potential define its value proposition.
Zoning, Density & Assembly Potential
The AR zoning with the 8-unit overlay allows for a boutique multi-family project or a large private compound on the existing 1.05 acres alone. The .45 FAR provides meaningful building volume relative to the lot size. Municipal water and sewer lines are reported to be within reach of the site, a critical infrastructure advantage for any higher-density development scenario.
The adjoining 1.2-acre parcel at 5679 Sims Road is separately available, creating the potential to assemble approximately 2.25 contiguous acres. At 8 units per acre, a combined site could support an 18-unit residential project, subject to final Palm Beach County approval. That kind of contiguous acreage with density overlay is uncommon in the western Delray corridor, where fragmented ownership typically limits assemblage.
Existing Improvements
The current residence is a single-story frame ranch home with 1,296 square feet under air, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms. The interior features an open floor plan with wide hallways and level entry throughout. A finished screened porch and open porch extend the living area to the grounds. The home functions as a holdable income property or an interim residence while entitlements are pursued.
Grounds & Site Character
The 1.05-acre lot is flat and features mature fruit trees across the property. The parcel offers ample room for additional structures, whether guest quarters, utility buildings, or a pool. The setting reads as rural Old Florida despite its proximity to developed corridors, a characteristic that is disappearing rapidly in this part of the county.
Location & Access
The property is positioned minutes from Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach, with the Atlantic coastline roughly 15 minutes east. Access to I-95 and the Florida Turnpike is direct, connecting Boca Raton in approximately 15 minutes and West Palm Beach in roughly 25. Palm Beach International Airport is a 30-minute drive north. For a builder or investor evaluating western Delray parcels, the combination of density overlay, utility access, and adjacency to a high-demand downtown core is the operative calculation here.
Key Features
- 1.05 acres zoned AR with 8-unit per acre density overlay
- .45 Floor Area Ratio per Palm Beach County planning
- Municipal water and sewer reported within reach of site
- Adjoining 1.2-acre parcel at 5679 Sims Road available for assembly (approximately 2.25 acres combined)
- Existing 1979 ranch home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
- Mature fruit trees and screened porch on flat, usable lot
- Minutes from Atlantic Avenue, I-95, and the Florida Turnpike
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