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Pleasant Heights

Pleasant Heights

$307,896 Average Value
$286 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

Renewed interest has led to investment

Pleasant Heights, tucked into the north-central section of Riviera Beach, is an established residential community undergoing a transition that has been decades in the making. “It’s a very old neighborhood,” says Daniel Biggs, an agent with Illustrated Properties who has been selling real estate since 1979. “There was a time back in the ‘80s when the city was looking to get investment in the area because it had become dilapidated with so many foreclosures and vacant lots. Now, you’re seeing investors tearing down older homes and building new houses. It’s impressive to see, and it’s exciting.” Despite the changes, this neighborhood remains anchored by established churches and a popular community center.
Pleasant Heights in Riviera Beach is a great community to call home.
Pleasant Heights in Riviera Beach is a great community to call home.
Homes in Pleasant Heights in Riveria Beach are well maintained and spacious.
Homes in Pleasant Heights in Riveria Beach are well maintained and spacious.
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Churches, Lindsey Davis Sr. Community Center serve residents

With its unmistakable red-brick façade, Hill-Top Missionary Baptist Church stands out among Pleasant Heights’ mostly one-story residential buildings. Having opened in 1965, the church is a neighborhood staple and community gathering place. The community also is served by the Pleasant Heights Missionary Baptist Church and the Lindsey Davis Sr. Community Center, which offers meal service to seniors and camps for children.
Hill-Top Baptist Church is a main artery of the Pleasant Heights community.
Hill-Top Baptist Church is a main artery of the Pleasant Heights community.
Lindsey Davis Sr. Community Center is a local gathering spot in Pleasant Heights.
Lindsey Davis Sr. Community Center is a local gathering spot in Pleasant Heights.
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Renovated Cunningham Park is a recreational highlight

Residents also can gather at Cunningham Park, a neighborhood green space that underwent a complete overhaul in 2018. It offers tennis and pickleball courts, a shaded playground and a paved walking path. Basketball courts are located at Goodmark Park. Barracuda Bay Aquatic Complex, a family friendly park that features a waterslide and multiple pools, is located adjacent to the neighborhood. The Atlantic Ocean beaches are only 3 miles away.
Cunningham Park in Pleasant Heights in Riviera Beach is a newly renovated park in the community.
Cunningham Park in Pleasant Heights in Riviera Beach is a newly renovated park in the community.
Enjoy well-maintained facilities at Cunningham Park in Pleasant Heights in Riviera Beach.
Enjoy well-maintained facilities at Cunningham Park in Pleasant Heights in Riviera Beach.
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Renovations, new homes becoming more common

Though renewed investment inevitably leads to higher prices, neighborhood housing remains affordable for South Florida. Ranch-style homes are prominent among the midcentury housing that populates the neighborhood. Most homes feature either carports or attached garages. Not all streets have sidewalks, but the neighborhood is walkable and dotted by palm trees and other greenery. Small homes built before World War II are the neighborhood’s oldest. Established homes, many of which have been renovated, range from the high $100,000s to the mid-$300,000s. New custom homes typically list in the low $400,000s. Crime remains an issue amid the transition. The neighborhood rates an 8-out-of-10 on the CAP Index. However, Biggs says, he expects community upgrades to continue now that long-awaited improvements have taken hold. “The city has worked really hard to clean it up,” he says. Given its location near the Atlantic Coast, the neighborhood is at a high risk of wind damage, especially during hurricane season. Insurance rates are likely to reflect that.
Residents in Pleasant Heights in Riveria Beach live in a tight-nit community.
Residents in Pleasant Heights in Riveria Beach live in a tight-nit community.
Pleasant Heights in Riviera Beach has newly built homes ready to be part of your family.
Pleasant Heights in Riviera Beach has newly built homes ready to be part of your family.
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Mema's Kitchen is a soul food staple

Mema’s Kitchen is a popular neighborhood soul food restaurant conveniently located on Barack Obama Highway. Congress Avenue is lined with retail options. The closest is Walmart, but residents also have quick access to an array of retailers that include Target, Kohl’s and Home Depot.
Welcome to Mema's Kitchen for delicious soul foods in Pleasant Heights in Riviera Beach, FL.
Welcome to Mema's Kitchen for delicious soul foods in Pleasant Heights in Riviera Beach, FL.
Walk into a warm and friendy atmosphere in Mema's Kitchen in Pleasant Heights in Riviera Beach.
Walk into a warm and friendy atmosphere in Mema's Kitchen in Pleasant Heights in Riviera Beach.
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Washington Elementary, R.J. Hendley Christian Community School are neighborhood options

Washington Elementary is a neighborhood school rated C-plus by Niche. John F. Kennedy Middle, also rated C-plus, and Suncoast Community High, rated A-plus, are adjacent schools nearby. Suncoast Community, a magnet school, offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate program as well as specialized courses in computer science, innovative interactive technology and mathematics, science and engineering. R.J. Hendley Christian Community School is a private Baptist school in the neighborhood.
Washington Elementary School in West Palm Beach, FL has a teacher-student ratio of 17 to 1.
Washington Elementary School in West Palm Beach, FL has a teacher-student ratio of 17 to 1.
John F Kennedy Middle School is a great school to enroll your child.
John F Kennedy Middle School is a great school to enroll your child.
Suncoast Community High School has excellent program for local students in Riviera Beach.
Suncoast Community High School has excellent program for local students in Riviera Beach.
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Reliable public transportation are readily available for residents of Pleasant Heights, FL.
Reliable public transportation are readily available for residents of Pleasant Heights, FL.

Bus and commuter rail from Mangonia Station provide convenient commutes

Public transportation is readily available via buses that run regularly throughout the neighborhood. Nearby Mangonia Station provides access to commuter rail service. Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is 4 miles from the neighborhood. Interstate 95 and U.S. Highway 1 connect Riviera Beach to destinations along the coast, including West Palm Beach just 6 miles south. Palm Beach International Airport is less than 12 miles away.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Palm Beach International

20 min drive

Bus

Av S St & Silver Bch Rd

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Av S St & W 35th St

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B. Obama HWY & W31st St

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Ave S & 28th St

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Av S St & 24th Ct

Bus

Av S St & Brooks Cir

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Ave S & 37th St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Pleasant Heights US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 7 4
Assault with Weapon 7 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 7 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Pleasant Heights Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$491,450
Median Sale Price
$565,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$474,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$589,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$565,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
69%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$286

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,066
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1965
Months of Supply
2.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,256
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,488
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
840
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
7,472
Median Age
34
Population Density
23 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.7%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$37,192
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$47,381

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
82.4%
College Graduates
16.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.4%

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®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

31 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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