Weather is a big draw for those choosing Riviera Beach as their home. Salty ocean air, 75-degree weather year-round and palm trees are prevalent in the community. Locals like real estate broker Raymond Petric with eXp Realty point out that investors have been pouring into the area, seeing it as an untapped market. “There is no more land there to build on except for infill and I bet in the next coming years you can see a lot of tear downs and even more high-rise condominium properties being built.” The ocean is in walking distance to the east, while to the west is Dyer Park and easy access to Interstate 95 – so there are a lot of desirable amenities packed into this neighborhood.
Riviera Beach Marina Village is an excellent outdoor activity and entertaining complex.
Riviera Beach signage by the FPL industrial district in Riviera Beach neighborhood.
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Pastel homes and high-rises
Rows of ranch-style homes are common in the area, with painted pastel exteriors in yellow, orange, teal or beige. Closer to the beach are luxurious villas and high-rise properties overlooking the Intracoastal Waterways. Newer developments are part of gated communities and feature townhouses that have terracotta roofs. Condos can start in the low $200,000s and so can some single-owner homes, like beach cottages. More traditional dwellings, like a ranch home with driveway and fenced yard, will start around $450,000. The interesting feature about this market is that those ranches may be midcentury vintage or built in the 2020s – leaving it up to the homebuyer how much they want a move-in ready home or a home they can customize.
Brand new colorful townhouses in Riviera Beach neighborhood.
Colorful ranch-style home in Riviera Beach neighborhood.
Colorful high-rise condominium in Riviera Beach neighborhood.
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Playgrounds at Monroe Heights Park
The Riviera Beach Community Garden on West 10th Street brings together residents with an impressive selection of herbs and produce. The garden is a gathering place where neighbors learn about horticulture and foster healthy habits. Monroe Heights Park and Sadie McCray Park offer casual outdoor fun with their playgrounds and basketball courts. To work up more of a sweat, residents head to Dan Calloway-Tate Recreation Center with its multipurpose fields, softball fields and basketball courts.
The Riviera Beach Community Garden is a great place to build your relationship with the locals.
Sadie McCray Park is a small local park with a basketball court and a playground.
Kids playground in Riviera Beach neighborhood by the Dan Calloway Recreational Center.
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Basketball tournaments at Palm Beach Lakes Community High
Lake Park Elementary scores well across a range of categories on Niche, including an overall B. Howell Watkins Middle earns a B-plus in diversity. Palm Beach Lakes Community High scores high in the clubs and activities category, earning an A. Each year in late December, the school plays host for the Derek Harper Holiday Tournament, where basketball teams from Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties participate in a highly watched showdown.
Fun outings at Manatee Lagoon
Locals escape the summer heat at Barracuda Bay Aquatic Complex. The water park also offers water aerobics and swimming lessons. Meanwhile, quieter pursuits can be explored in the Riviera Beach Public Library. Attractions like Manatee Lagoon, Peanut Island and Palm Beach are all under 5 miles away.
Manatee Lagoon is located by the Palm Beach Marina right at the boarder of Riviera Beach.
Manatee Lagoon Eco Discovery Center.
Peanut Island is the largest island between Riviera Beach and the Atlantic Ocean
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Buses on Blue Heron Boulevard
Riviera Beach is a walkable community, thanks to a neat grid of streets. M.L.K Junior Boulevard runs east-west through the neighborhood, leading almost to the oceanfront, before hooking north and intersecting with Blue Heron Boulevard. Public buses run in both directions on the boulevard as well. Interstate 95 runs along the west end, for those who want to drive to West Palm Beach – but Route 1 on the east end goes straight there, too.
Front Line Jamaican is locally owned and authentic
For a locally owned restaurant experience, residents go to Front Line Jamaican for its authentic Caribbean fare. Dina’s Vegan Deli & Desserts offers plant-based versions of nostalgic Philly staples. For a sweet treat, Luke’s Ice Cream can satisfy the dessert craving. Sitting to the west of Riviera Beach, just on the other side of Interstate 95, one can find a cluster of supermarkets, which includes Walmart, Sam’s Club and Foodtown.
Dina`s Vegan Deli welcomes the residents of Riviera Beach neighborhood.
On average, homes in Riviera Beach, FL sell after 85 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Riviera Beach, FL over the last 12 months is $450,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$520,950
Median Sale Price
$450,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$427,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$348,950
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$849,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
338
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
$9
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$517
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes for Sale
213
Months of Supply
7.60
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Top Schools in Riviera Beach, FL
Source:
Best Public Elementary Schools
#1 The Conservatory School at North Palm Beach
B
Niche
8
GreatSchools
#2 Northmore Elementary School
C
Niche
5
GreatSchools
#3 Lincoln Elementary School
C
Niche
4
GreatSchools
#4 Grove Park Elementary School
C+
Niche
3
GreatSchools
#5 Washington Elementary School
C+
Niche
3
GreatSchools
#6 Lake Park Elementary School
B-
Niche
2
GreatSchools
#7 Egret Lake Elementary School
C+
Niche
2
GreatSchools
#8 Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School
C
Niche
2
GreatSchools
#9 West Riviera Elementary School
C
Niche
1
GreatSchools
Best Public Middle Schools
#1 The Conservatory School at North Palm Beach
B
Niche
8
GreatSchools
#2 Watson B. Duncan Middle School
B+
Niche
7
GreatSchools
#3 Howell L. Watkins Middle School
C+
Niche
4
GreatSchools
#4 John F. Kennedy Middle School
C+
Niche
4
GreatSchools
#5 Bear Lakes Middle School
C
Niche
4
GreatSchools
#6 Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy
C-
Niche
1
GreatSchools
Best Public High Schools
#1 Suncoast Community High School
A+
Niche
9
GreatSchools
#2 William T. Dwyer High School
A-
Niche
6
GreatSchools
#3 Palm Beach Gardens Community High School
B
Niche
4
GreatSchools
#4 Palm Beach Lakes Community High School
C+
Niche
3
GreatSchools
#5 Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy
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