A straight read on Danforth, what it actually is, who it fits, and what to check before you write an offer.
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Homes are on public water and sewer, in the Martin County School District, minutes from I-95 and the Turnpike. Lake lots are a real feature, for the view and setting, not boating.
I'm Brian Wilder, and I help buyers and sellers in Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties. This page covers Danforth so you can ask the right questions before you tour. Here's the honest version of Danforth, the parts that matter and the parts most listings skip.
Homes for sale in Danforth right now
The live listings for Danforth load in the search box on this page, straight from the MLS feed. Asking prices and availability change daily, so use the live results for what is on the market today.
How much do homes in Danforth cost?
Single-family homes in Danforth typically sold for about $662,000 (median across 16 closed sales), and the middle half of sales fell between $628,000 and $682,000 (Flexmls closed sales, as of October 2026).
These are past closed sales with close dates from October 23, 2025 to October 22, 2026, not asking prices. Ask me for a short list of recent sales near the home you want.
How long do homes in Danforth take to sell?
Single-family homes in Danforth typically sold after about 18 days on the market (Flexmls closed sales, as of October 2026).
Days on market vary by price, condition and season. Compare the home you like with recent sales on the same street or in the same section.
How old are the homes in Danforth?
In Flexmls closed sales as of October 2026, the middle half of homes in Danforth were built between 1991 and 1993, with a median year built of 1992 across 16 closed sales.
Roof age, window type and updates vary by address, so ask for the roof date and a wind-mitigation report before your inspection period ends.
Is Danforth a gated community?
In Flexmls closed sales as of October 2026, 81% of the homes in Danforth were listed in a gated community. Check each address, because gate and association rules differ.
Ask for the governing documents in writing. They show the monthly fee, what it covers, and the rental, pet and parking rules.
Do homes in Danforth need flood insurance?
In Flexmls closed sales as of October 2026, 0% of the homes in Danforth list a FEMA high-risk flood zone. Lenders require flood insurance in those zones, so get a quote for the exact address.
Cash buyers are not required to carry flood insurance, but the risk is the same. Check the flood zone, the elevation certificate and the insurance quote before your inspection period ends.
What Danforth actually is
Homes are on public water and sewer, on the inland side of Palm City, Martin County, with quick access to I-95 and the Turnpike and the everyday shopping around Martin Downs and Treasure Coast.
The right buyer here is usually a family buyer who wants an established gated home, Martin County schools, and amenities without going to acreage. The lakes are a genuine plus, lake-view lots are real and can carry a premium, but they're for the setting, not boating; this isn't a dock community. Being an older, settled community, the trade-off is more mature homes rather than new construction.
Pre-offer checklist for Danforth
- School zone: Verify the exact zoned schools for the specific address at martinschools.org before any offer, for a family community this is often the whole reason for the purchase, and boundaries change.
- HOA financials: Get the current HOA financials in writing, reserves, the reserve study, and any pending or recent special assessments. In an established community, aging shared amenities can drive assessments, so the reserve health matters.
- Home age and systems: Because Danforth is well-established, budget a full inspection, roof age, HVAC, plumbing, and a four-point/wind-mitigation review that affects insurance cost on older homes.
- CDD bond (if any): On some communities a CDD bond remains on the tax bill; on older ones it's often paid off or was never used. Confirm whether any CDD line still applies to the specific lot before any offer.
- Lake lots: If a home backs to a lake, confirm the lot premium, whether the lake is stocked/aerated or just retention, and any waterfront maintenance or use rules, many community lakes are look-only.
The honest trade-off
Who regrets it: the buyer who expects to launch a boat on the community lake, or who skips the inspection on an older home and gets surprised by roof or systems age. And the buyer who ignores the HOA reserve health.
Honest alternative: if you want new construction, I'll show you a newer Palm City community. If you want true boating water, I'll point you to a genuine waterfront one. That's the job.
Recent sale prices in Danforth
Source: Flexmls (BeachesMLS) closed sales with close dates from October 23, 2025 to October 22, 2026, pulled on October 25, 2026, shown as of October 2026.
Single-family homes in Danforth typically sold for about $662,000 (median across 16 closed sales), and the middle half of those sales fell between $628,000 and $682,000, after about 18 days on the market.
Vacant land is left out. These are past sales, not today's asking prices, and every home is different, so ask me for a short list of recent sales near the home you want. I refresh these figures every month.
This community has a modest number of sales, so treat these figures as a rough guide.
What the recent sales show about the homes
Source: Flexmls (BeachesMLS) closed sales, October 23, 2025 to October 22, 2026, pulled October 25, 2026, as of October 2026. The middle half of the homes in the recent closed sales were built between 1991 and 1993. In the recent closed sales, most of the homes were recorded in a gated community. In the recent closed sales, a good share of the homes were recorded as waterfront. In the recent closed sales, most of the homes had a private pool.
Danforth compared with Newfield and Palm City Farms, as of October 2026
| Place | Typical sale price (single-family homes) | Middle half of sales | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danforth | $662,000 (median, 16 closed sales) | $628,000 to $682,000 | Flexmls (BeachesMLS) closed sales, October 2026 |
| Newfield | $785,000 (median, 46 closed sales) | $622,000 to $912,000 | Flexmls (BeachesMLS) closed sales, October 2026 |
| Palm City Farms | $1.3 million (median, 23 closed sales) | $1.1 million to $1.5 million | Flexmls (BeachesMLS) closed sales, October 2026 |
| Palm City (all areas) | $775,000 (median, 624 closed sales) | $580,000 to $1.1 million | Flexmls (BeachesMLS) closed sales, October 2026 |
| Martin County (all areas) | $655,000 (median, 2,316 closed sales) | $480,000 to $950,000 | Flexmls (BeachesMLS) closed sales, October 2026 |
Source: Flexmls (BeachesMLS) closed sales with close dates from October 23, 2025 to October 22, 2026, pulled October 25, 2026. Figures as of October 2026.
The biggest difference is the typical sale price: Danforth at $662,000 (median across 16 closed sales) versus Palm City Farms at $1.3 million (median across 23 closed sales) (Flexmls closed sales, as of October 2026).
What to weigh before you buy in Danforth
- Typical price: single-family homes in Danforth sold for about $662,000 (median across 16 closed sales), with the middle half between $628,000 and $682,000.
- Age of the homes: the middle half of recent closed sales were built between 1991 and 1993, so ask for the roof date.
- Flood zone: 0% of recent closed sales list a FEMA high-risk zone, so get an insurance quote for the exact address.
- Gated access: 81% of recent closed sales were listed in a gated community, so confirm the gate and association rules for the address.
- Time to sell: homes typically sold after about 18 days on the market.
Source: Flexmls (BeachesMLS) closed sales with close dates from October 23, 2025 to October 22, 2026, pulled October 25, 2026. Figures as of October 2026.
Compare nearby communities
For the wider Palm City market, see our Palm City homes guide (palmbeachcountyhomeforsale.com/palmcityhomesforsale). If Danforth is not the right fit, compare Newfield (palmbeachcountyhomeforsale.com/blog/newfield-palm-city-martin-county) and Palm City Farms (palmbeachcountyhomeforsale.com/blog/palm-city-farms).
What to check before you offer in Danforth
- Association fees and rules. Get the monthly fee, what it covers, any special assessment and the rental and pet rules in writing.
- Roof, air conditioning and windows. Their age shapes your first big repair and your insurance quote.
- Taxes on the specific property. Look up the address with the county property appraiser instead of trusting a neighbor's number.
- A full professional home inspection on every purchase, whatever the type of home.
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This page is general information, not legal, tax or insurance advice. Double-check the listing you are interested in.
Guide reviewed October 28, 2026.
What is Danforth?
Danforth is a community in Palm City, Martin County, Florida. This page covers what to check before you buy and where it sits in the local market. Ask us for current listings and recent sales near the address you like.
What kinds of homes are in Danforth?
Recent closed sales in the MLS data show homes built from about 1991 to 1993 in the middle half of sales. Home type, lot size and condition vary by address, so check each listing and compare with recent sales.
What should I ask about association fees and rules in Danforth?
Ask what the monthly fee covers, whether there is a special assessment, and what the rental, pet and parking rules are. Ask for the governing documents in writing before your inspection period ends.
Do I need flood insurance to buy a home in Danforth?
If you use a federally backed mortgage on a home in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, your lender will require it. Cash buyers are not required to carry it, but the risk is the same. Get a flood quote on the exact address before your inspection period ends.
Is it expensive to live in Danforth?
The price of the home is only part of the cost. Insurance, flood coverage, association fees and taxes change the monthly total a lot from one address to the next. Ask for each of those numbers on the exact property before you offer.
Is it wise to buy a house in Florida right now?
I cannot tell you where the market goes next, and nobody honestly can. What I can do is help you test the purchase against your budget, your insurance quote, your association costs and how long you plan to stay.
Questions about Danforth? Tell us your price range and what you need, and we will send what fits.
Call or text Brian Wilder: 561-201-4717. Lucy Lopez: 561-285-8809. Keller Williams Realty.
Wilder Real Estate Group at Keller Williams Realty
Brian Wilder 561-201-4717
Lucy Lopez 561-285-8809
Fifth-generation Palm Beach County resident, second-generation agent. 1,500+ homes sold. Investing in Palm Beach County real estate since 1996, licensed agent since 1998.
Email Brian@WilderREG.com
Sources: Flexmls (BeachesMLS) and the official city, county, school district and builder sources named in the text, checked on the dates shown (October 22, 2026; October 23, 2025; October 25, 2026). Figures current as of those dates. Double-check the listing you are interested in.