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Ballenisles

Ballenisles

$1,288,736 Average Value
$220 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

Ballenisles blends PGA heritage with Palm Beach luxury

Surrounded by all the shopping and dining available along PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach County's Ballenisles community stands out with a rich history, a central location and opulent facilities. Ballenisles came to be in 1964, developed by Florida magnate John D. MacArthur as the PGA National Golf Club. However, if there's one year to remember here, it's 1971. That same year, when the community's club was known simply as PGA National and served as the home of the PGA of America, it became the epicenter of the golf world by playing host to four major golf events: the PGA Seniors', the PGA Championship — won by Jack Niklaus, the PGA Tour Qualifying School and, lastly, the World Cup of golf. Though the PGA decamped to a new facility in 1973, Ballenisles remains a premier golf destination. "Ballenisles has a deep history in our area of being the go-to country club for full-time and part-time residents alike," says Holly Meyer Lucas, a local Realtor with Compass Florida. "It has a great balance between full-time and part-time residents. What makes it so special is that it has the elegance you'd expect from a country club of its prestige while maintaining that South Florida casual, easy-living vibe."

Gated Mediterranean neighborhoods range from condos to large estates

Residentially, Ballenisles proper is a private, guard-gated community of 33 subdivisions, each distinct from the next while featuring luxuriant rolling greens, sparkling lakes with fountains, and dense but manicured tropical tree lines working as natural, scenic dividers. For example, Palm Bay Club is a coach home community of 28 buildings and 112 residences, whereas St. George Estates comprises 66 custom single-family homes. While square footage, lot size, views and amenities vary between subdivisions, Ballenisles displays Spanish eclectic and Mediterranean Revival architecture; you'll see plenty of stucco siding, earthy tones, terracotta barrel roof tiles and arches. Prices range from $800,000 to around $7 million. More options for multifamily properties, such as town houses and condos, lie just outside country club grounds, bordering the major roads Military Trail and PGA Boulevard. Prices for these properties range between $170,000 and $550,000.

A-rated public schools and specialty magnets give students head starts

Ballenisles students have some great schools laid out on their K-12 journey. They can start at Timber Trace Elementary, rated with an A-minus on Niche, before attending Watson B. Duncan Middle, rated with a B-plus on Niche, and, finally, graduating from Palm Beach Gardens Community High, which Niche rated with a B. This high school is home to a five-star, award-winning magnet program with six areas of interest that help students get a leg up on postsecondary education and future careers. There's the culinary arts program, where students get hands-on experience in professional baking and cooking, and the television and film technology program for students interested in entertainment and media. Nearby private-school options include the Trinity Christian School of Palm Beach and the Weiss School.

Championship golf and pro-level sports anchor an active lifestyle

In season, residents of Ballenisles are often outside enjoying the gorgeous landscaping and many amenities under the South Florida sun. Folks ride around its lush palm-tree-lined streets on golf carts, waving to neighbors while they head for golfing, a game of pickleball, pampering at the spa or dining at one of the country club's luxurious restaurants, bars or buffets. With its three championship golf courses, one of which was redesigned by Rees Jones in 2020, and a 65,000-square-foot Sports Complex that features nine pickleball courts and 21 tennis courts, including a stadium court where Venus and Serena Williams trained for more than a decade, the club delivers an exceptional experience.

High-end shopping and dining cluster along nearby PGA Boulevard

This tropical, athletic, leisure-filled paradise sits at the crux of Florida's Turnpike, PGA Boulevard and North Military Trail. It's a three-minute drive from the high-end retailers at the Gardens Mall and even closer to the boutiques, bistros and cafes at PGA Commons and Mainstreet at Midtown. Splurge by ordering an iced seafood tower at Spoto's Fish & Oyster or turn the nearby farm-to-table restaurant Cooper Craft Kitchen & Bar into your favorite date spot. As for home cooking, you can get all your household ingredients and supplies less than a mile from home at The Fresh Market or Publix.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Palm Beach International

25 min drive

Bus

Military Trl & Holly Dr

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Military Trl & Johnson Dairy Rd

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Military Trl & Burns Rd

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Military Trl & Lilac

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Military Trl & St Ignatius Loyola

Bus

Military Trl & Larch Ave

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Ballenisles US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Ballenisles Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$464,540
Median Sale Price
$419,999
Median Single Family Sale Price
$525,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$245,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$360,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
44
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$220

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,650
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1995
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,975
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,674
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,249
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
940
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
5,617
Median Age
62
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
46.4%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$110,897
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$148,818

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.4%
College Graduates
62.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
62''
Average Winter Low Temperature
58°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

3 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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