Dillman Farms
Simple ranchers, gated communities and sprawling estates
Some subdivisions in Dillman Farms are unnamed and HOA-free, home to midcentury ranch-style residences on midsize lots. Others, like Normandy Isles, were built in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Most of these turn-of-the-century subdivisions are HOA-managed and gated. Their properties blend New Traditional and Spanish eclectic architecture, featuring layered front gables, entryway arches, stucco siding and barrel roof tiles. Prices range from the mid $400,000s to around $600,000. There are also estate-home subdivisions with lots sized a half-acre or more on quiet streets like Pioneer Road and Gun Club Road. There is no blanket architectural style since most are custom-built. A grand Spanish Revival might be across the street from a quaint contemporary farmhouse. However, both are likely hidden from view behind dense greenery and a long driveway. “Those properties have more of a rural feel,” says former resident Roger Plevin, a local Realtor with the Keyes Company’s Mizner Grand Group. “People there want to be kind of off the grid. They want a big house on a big lot without answering to anyone but the municipal authority. It’s a quiet way to live, but there is some telltale droning the closer to the turnpike you are.” Estate homes range from roughly $700,000 to more than $2 million. Dillman Farms’s newest additions are new construction houses and townhouses that display sleek contemporary and streamlined New Traditional styles. While townhouse prices fall in the $500,000s, new-construction houses range from the mid $500,000s to the mid $700,000s.
A plethora of local elementary schools
The neighborhood is served by the School District of Palm Beach County. Students on the north side attend Melaleuca Elementary, central students attend Cholee Lake Elementary and south side kids head to Liberty Park Elementary. Each of these schools is graded C-plus on Niche. Academic pathways converge at Okeeheelee Middle, graded B-minus, and Palm Beach Central High, graded A and ranked No. 12 on Niche’s list of the county’s best public high schools. Palm Beach Central has strong athletics, including varsity teams for football, volleyball, soccer and lacrosse.
Okeeheelee Park
The landscape Hugh Dillman first fell in love with is perfectly preserved in Okeeheelee Park. Although it’s in unincorporated Dillman Farms, the 2,000-acre park is a major recreational hub for folks in Greenacres, Wellington and West Palm Beach. On its south side, hikers walk through wetland trails, kayakers launch onto the lake and local horseback riders saddle up at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. All the athletic facilities are on the north side, including a golf course, various ballfields and courts. Shark Wake Park is on the north side as well; its floating obstacle course is a major draw for local kids. “My kid has a Shark Wake membership,” says local Realtor Ismael Esteves with Keller Williams Reserve Palm Beach. “We’re there like every day in the summer. It’s huge for water recreation. I’ve seen some water-skiing competitions on the lake. I’ve been to some BMX competitions there, too. It’s a massive park.” Greenacres Freedom Park is also in the neighborhood. Albeit smaller, this green space is amenity-packed with pickleball, basketball, Bankshot basketball and sand volleyball courts, as well as soccer fields, a shaded playground and a lakeside walking path.
The intersection of Forest Hill Boulevard and Jog Road
At most, it’s a 4-mile drive from home to nearby shopping and dining options. The intersection of Forest Hill Boulevard and Jog Road is a commercial corridor with grocery stores like Publix, big box stores like Walmart and various chain eateries, from KFC to Chipotle. A little farther down Jog Road are some local spots, such as Sabor Latino. Whether it’s arepas or churrasco steak, this restaurant’s menu has all the classic Latin American staples. As for retail therapy, The Mall at Wellington Green is about 5 miles west with favorite stores like Macy’s, JCPenney and Dillard’s.
Immediate access to Florida’s Turnpike
True to its rural roots, Dillman Farms is car-dependent. It’s a 10-mile commute from the neighborhood to Downtown West Palm Beach. Access to Florida’s Turnpike is within a mile’s drive. Interstate 95 is about 5 miles east on Southern Boulevard, a major thoroughfare that runs along the neighborhood’s north side. Palm Beach International Airport is 5 miles away as well. The nearest hospital, Wellington Regional Medical Center, is 6 miles away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jonathan Phillips
Jonathan Phillips
Keller Williams Realty Services
(561) 510-9640
279 Total Sales
1 in Dillman Farms
$1,075,000 Price
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Mercedes Sethi
Mercedes Sethi
The Bella Group Real Estate, LLC
(754) 253-2597
23 Total Sales
2 in Dillman Farms
$420K - $504K Price Range
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Richard Ruiz
Richard Ruiz
Icon Realty Advisors LLC
(833) 689-0478
34 Total Sales
1 in Dillman Farms
$590,000 Price
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Kelli Wolk
Kelli Wolk
LoKation
(754) 714-7282
51 Total Sales
1 in Dillman Farms
$510,000 Price
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David Cepeda
David Cepeda
Responds QuicklySTAR PLATINUM REALTY GROUP INC
(561) 431-9317
20 Total Sales
2 in Dillman Farms
$317K - $540K Price Range
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Adriana Fabbri Kerns, P.A
Adriana Fabbri Kerns, P.A
Concierge Properties LLC
(561) 677-9750
87 Total Sales
1 in Dillman Farms
$500,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Okeeheelee Park
Haverhill Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Grills
Veterans Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Caroline Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Dillman Farms | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Dillman Farms Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dillman Farms, Greenacres sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Dillman Farms, Greenacres over the last 12 months is $280,000, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$409,900
Median Sale Price
$280,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$385,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$280,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$235
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,659
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1995
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,998
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,641
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 211am - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,624 - $2,426 per month
- The Reserve and The Park at Riverbridge
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 771+ Sq Ft
- 50 Olive Tree Cir
- West Palm Beach, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,034
Median Age
38
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,452
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$93,045
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.5%
College Graduates
24.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.8%
% Population in Labor Force
74.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
62''
Average Winter Low Temperature
58°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
37
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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