South Palm Park
Waterfront parks and golf courses
Nature and recreation surround South Palm Park, including its namesake green space, which Rashkin calls a “small, passive park right on the Intracoastal Waterway,” featuring waterfront trails, spots for fishing and a playground. Locals also head there to relax beneath the shade of palm trees. “The neighborhood itself is also walkable,” says Rashkin. “People are always out walking their dogs or riding bikes, and people will come into our neighborhood to go for a walk along the median.” Roughly a mile north, Bryant Park has many of the same amenities as South Palm Park but has the added bonus of a boat launch for those looking to spend a day on the water. Additional views of the waterway can be found at the nearby Lake Worth Golf Club, which has a rich history in the area dating back to the 1920s. Golfers can play a round of 18 on the course lined by palm trees, water hazards and sand bunkers.
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A mix of old and new homes in South Palm Park
Homeowners with private dock access will only have to step a few feet outside their back door to fish or kayak along the Lake Worth Lagoon. Home prices and styles here run the gamut, with one-bedroom, one-bathroom condos starting at $229,000 and five-bedroom waterfront estates reaching the $2.5 million mark. There are also several three-bedroom ranch homes selling for $750,000 to $815,000. Much of the neighborhood is part of Lake Worth Beach’s historic district, where houses were built during the Florida land boom of the 1920s, sharing the palm tree and sidewalk-lined streets with later midcentury models. While there is new construction being developed in the neighborhood, “a lot of it is being developed with details to fit in with the rest of the architecture,” says Don Todorich, a Realtor with The Corcoran Group. Those touches may include Spanish tile roofing and adobe exteriors.
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Longstanding, active neighborhood association
South Palm Park is home to the oldest neighborhood association in Lake Worth Beach, and Rashkin says, “We meet at least once a month for some sort of social gathering.” Among them is what locals call ‘Full Moon,’ when neighbors bring food and drinks to the neighborhood park to share. The point of pride for South Palm Park, the lush and landscaped median in the center of South Palmway, gets decorated on the Saturday after Thanksgiving ahead of the Christmas holiday, and each block takes responsibility for its section of the grassy area. A neighborhood-wide yard sale coincides with the city’s Street Painting Festival, which is held in late February of each year. One of the most popular city events is the annual 4th of July raft parade, which ends with the Great American Raft Race, a Lake Worth Beach tradition for more than 20 years. The festivities wrap up at Bryant Park with live music and fireworks over the waterway.
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Diverse eateries and lively taprooms
Local eateries with an international flair line Dixie Highway just west of the neighborhood. Le Bon Gout is known for its Haitian dishes, like oxtails and boiled plantains. Heading toward downtown Lake Worth Beach, locals stop by La Pitaya Mexican Restaurant, which prides itself on authentic dishes like gorditas and tacos wrapped in fresh, handmade tortillas. Less than 1.5 miles north, Mathews Brewing Company exudes an industrial feel. The open-air floor plan lets customers see the entire brewing facility and watch as beers and ales are made. The local hot spot also has live music, trivia nights and food trucks. Locals can head downtown to find a Publix Super Market for grocery essentials.
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International programs offered in Palm Beach County Schools
Students living in South Palm Park are zoned for The School District of Palm Beach County and may attend South Grade Elementary or Barton Elementary, each with a C rating from Niche. South Grade offers a Spanish dual language program for students to start learning another language as early as kindergarten. They’ll later filter into Lake Worth Community Middle School or Lantana Community Middle School, which have C and C-plus grades from Niche, respectively. At C-plus-rated Lake Worth High School, students can enroll in the Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education program to earn an international diploma.
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Within 2.5 miles of downtown Lake Worth Beach
Locals take State Route 5 and Lucerne Avenue for nearly 2.5 miles to access the restaurants and shops in downtown Lake Worth Beach. Public transit is available through the city’s Palm Tran bus system, with several stops along Dixie Highway and 6th Avenue. For medical care, locals make the 5.5-mile drive along South Congress Avenue to reach HCA Florida JFK Hospital. Interstate 95 also serves as a hub for transportation. It connects residents to Palm Beach International Airport and West Palm Beach, which sit within 10 miles of the neighborhood.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jon Faust
Jon Faust
Coastline Realty, Inc.
(561) 473-4617
77 Total Sales
3 in South Palm Park
$338K - $580K Price Range
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Christopher Vioni
Christopher Vioni
Charles Rutenberg Realty Orlan
(772) 222-6611
53 Total Sales
1 in South Palm Park
$760,000 Price
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Sara Almasy
Sara Almasy
Century 21 WC Realty
(561) 475-5463
37 Total Sales
1 in South Palm Park
$525,000 Price
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Laura Urness
Laura Urness
The Corcoran Group
(561) 430-2257
55 Total Sales
1 in South Palm Park
$300,000 Price
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Michael Kessler
Michael Kessler
Responds QuicklyLPT REALTY, LLC
(561) 475-3224
66 Total Sales
1 in South Palm Park
$85,000 Price
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Mary DiMarco
Mary DiMarco
Illustrated Properties LLC (We
(561) 486-4580
62 Total Sales
1 in South Palm Park
$115,000 Price
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Parks in this Area
Snook Islands Preserve
- Trails
- Kayak/Canoe
- Nature Center
Bryant Park
- Boating
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Lyman Kayak Park
Lantana Bicentennial Park
South Bryant Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Palm Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South Palm Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Palm Park, Lake Worth sell after 97 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Palm Park, Lake Worth over the last 12 months is $450,000, up 445% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$485,000
Median Sale Price
$450,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$450,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
445%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$160
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
499
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1973
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,920
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,635
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,052
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
739
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,688
Median Age
49
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$76,020
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,129
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.6%
College Graduates
42.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.8%
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®
39
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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