Dakota · West Delray Beach
9746 Salty Bay Drive
Creekfront Dakota home with private pool, west-facing backyard, and no rear neighbors.
$1,375,000
One of the few homes currently available in Dakota.
Private pool • Creek views • West-facing sunsets • Built 2018
5 Beds · 3 Baths · 2,656 sq ft · Built 2018
Under Contract
Accepted offer within two weeks of listing.
Rachel Kovalsky
Compass · The Koolik Group
Specializing in Delray Beach and Boca Raton relocations.
This home is currently under contract. Homes in Dakota often move quickly when well-positioned inventory hits the market.
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Living Area
~2,656 sq ft
Year Built
2018
HOA
Contact for details
Lot Size
~5,519 sq ft
Who This Home Is Perfect For
If you are renting in Delray or Boca and running the numbers on owning, this home makes that math concrete. At $1.375M, the monthly cost of ownership is comparable to high-end rentals in the area — except you stop paying someone else’s mortgage. Five bedrooms means the space actually fits the life you are planning, not the one you are downsizing into.
For seasonal buyers already familiar with South Florida, Dakota offers what most snowbird properties do not: a full-time community with 24-hour security, maintained amenities, and professional management that functions year-round whether you are here or not. The gated setting makes extended absences straightforward.
If you are relocating from out of state, a 2018 build in a managed community removes the variables. Move-in ready means ready. Not “ready after painting and some updates.” I-95 and the Turnpike are both minutes away. The layout supports a home office. The community handles the rest.
Why This Home Stands Out
- 5 bedrooms + 3 baths, ~2,656 sq ft — move-in ready, nothing between you and the keys
- Built 2018 — roof, HVAC, plumbing, and impact windows all under 8 years old
- Creekfront lot, west-facing — creek views, private sunsets every evening, no rear neighbors
- Dakota amenities — resort pool, pickleball and tennis courts, fitness center, indoor sports court, 24-hour manned gate
Why Buyers Love Dakota
- Guard-gated community with 24-hour manned security
- Resort-style clubhouse, pool, fitness center, pickleball and tennis — all within the community
- A-rated schools nearby
- Atlantic Avenue restaurants and the Saturday Green Market — 8 minutes by car
- One of the most sought-after gated communities in West Delray Beach
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Private pool and spa — west-facing backyard, perfect sunsets every evening
Built 2018 — modern systems, no deferred maintenance
Open kitchen with island seating
2,656 sq ft — room for work, guests, and daily life
Screened lanai with private pool
What Buyers Get Wrong About Dakota
A few common misconceptions worth addressing directly.
HOA fees are infrastructure, not overhead
The HOA covers gated security, maintained amenities, and professional management — services you would otherwise self-fund or go without. That is infrastructure, not an added cost. Contact for current fee structure.
West Delray is a deliberate choice, not a compromise
Dakota is west of downtown — not walkable to Atlantic Ave, but roughly 10 minutes by car. Buyers who choose this location are trading proximity to nightlife for more space, quieter streets, and a gated environment. That trade-off is intentional, not a limitation.
Newer construction is not less interesting — it is less risky
Some buyers overlook 2018 builds in favor of older homes with more "character." The trade-off is real: older homes in South Florida often carry deferred maintenance on roofs, HVAC, plumbing, and impact windows. A 2018 home built to current codes gives you years of runway before any of that becomes relevant.
The Delray Lifestyle, Close By
Dakota sits in west Delray — far enough from the noise to feel residential, close enough to everything that matters.
- Atlantic Ave — restaurants, nightlife, and the Saturday Green Market, 8 minutes by car
- Delray & Boca beaches — 15–18 minutes
- Linton Blvd corridor — Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, everyday dining, 3–5 minutes
Not sure if gated community living fits your lifestyle?
The buyer framework explains the three common buyer profiles — and helps you decide before you tour.
See the $1M–$2M buyer guide →This home is currently under contract.
Thinking About Buying or Selling in Dakota?
Homes in Dakota often move quickly. Whether you're looking for the next available property or considering selling, Rachel can walk you through the current market.