Laura Urness
The Corcoran Group
(561) 430-2257
56 Total Sales
10 in South Palm Beach
$205K - $590K Price Range
South Palm Beach
Located in Palm Beach County
Owning a home in South Palm Beach will put you in fairly illustrious company, as famed Gilded Age socialite Consuelo Vanderbilt-Balsan, heiress to the Vanderbilt railroad fortune, built a home on the island in 1932 and lived there for many years. This area is wholly residential, a quiet neighborhood that offers a suburban escape from the hustle and bustle of Palm Beach proper and Lantana while still being close to the beach and mainland amenities.
This small strip of land sits in the Intracoastal Waterway, which separates the oceanfront beaches from the Florida mainland. Known locally as the “ICW,” the waterway is a popular spot for fishing and boating, with many waterfront homes sporting private docks for ease of access. It also serves as an important habitat for native wildlife like dolphins, ospreys and manatees.
Homes here are generally larger and priced higher than in most other areas of Palm Beach due to the exclusive nature of island properties. You won’t find anything here under $1 million, with three-bedroom homes listing in the mid-$3 million range and some properties reaching upwards of $30 million. Neighborhood streets feature a mix of classic Florida ranch-style homes with sweeping Spanish villas and angular modern designs.
Students in South Palm Beach have to head to the mainland to attend Palm Beach county public schools like Lantana Community Middle, which offers choice programs in dance and music along with pre-medical sciences and pre-teacher education tracks. There’s also Palm Beach Maritime Academy, a tuition-free charter school serving Kindergarten through 12th grade. Beyond the traditional school subjects, PBMA offers a maritime study and marine science enhanced curriculum, where students can learn about the ocean and native wildlife with hands-on lessons, live specimens and special field trips, like tagging sharks with University of Miami graduate students or taking part in the International Coastal Cleanup.
Residents have plenty of nearby options for a day outdoors. At McKinley Park, they can enjoy the small neighborhood green space with large trees for a shady picnic and a public playground or head off the island to Lantana Nature Preserve, a small waterfront park full of native plants, walking paths and local animals.
For a chance at spotting even more wildlife, visit Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area, 98 acres of preserved scrubland and restored wetland environments, home to critters like gopher tortoises and nine-banded armadillos. Visitors can get a stunning view of this natural landscape from the observation tower or explore the miles of walking trails.
Locals head to Lantana Municipal Beach for easy public beach access within walking distance of the island. Scuba diving enthusiasts will love the Lofthus Underwater Archaeological Preserve, just off the coast of nearby Manalapan. Within this aquatic state park, divers can explore the wreck of the Lofthus, an iron-hulled merchant vessel that ran aground in 1898 and now sits in 15-20 feet of water. The shallow site is ideal for new divers and snorkelers.
Head to the nearby shopping center Plaza del Mar for shopping and dining, just a short walk away. Grab household necessities and fresh produce from Publix, or try some of the local restaurants, like Art Basil, serving up Italian classics. Grab an award-winning breakfast from John G’s Restaurant, with favorites like eggs benedict and cinnamon French toast or try the local seafood on their lunch menu, like clam chowder or fresh scallops. To beat the Florida heat, enjoy the frozen flavors of The Ice Cream Club, a local shop serving the taste of summer for more than 40 years.
Written By
Quinn Lilly
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Gabor Kovacs
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Laura Urness
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Elizabeth Hoadley
Elizabeth Hoadley
Purely Palm Beach Real Estate LLC
(561) 786-9932
57 Total Sales
4 in South Palm Beach
$229K - $825K Price Range
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Angela Maria Tanner PA
Angela Maria Tanner PA
RE/MAX Direct
(954) 280-9171
75 Total Sales
1 in South Palm Beach
$235,000 Price
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Joseph Liguori
Joseph Liguori
Premier Estate Properties Inc
(561) 464-5963
134 Total Sales
1 in South Palm Beach
$5,394,675 Price
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Don Todorich
Don Todorich
The Corcoran Group
(561) 559-4923
144 Total Sales
1 in South Palm Beach
$650,000 Price
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Randy Bianchi
Randy Bianchi
Paradise Properties of FL
(561) 459-8911
40 Total Sales
1 in South Palm Beach
$355,000 Price
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South Palm Beach Housing Trends
On average, homes in South Palm Beach, FL sell after 111 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in South Palm Beach, FL over the last 12 months is $380,000, down 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$430,000
Median Sale Price
$380,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,499,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$489,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
11%
Last 12 months Home Sales
49
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-22%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$404
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes for Sale
52
Months of Supply
12.70
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Condo Buildings
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
South Palm Beach Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,125
Median Age
67
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
5.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
54%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$93,749
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$133,060
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.2%
College Graduates
48%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.2%
% Population in Labor Force
37.5%
Significantly below 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®
53
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.