Emerald Dunes
Suburban Neighborhood in West Palm Beach, Florida
Palm Beach County 33411, 33417
Variety still comes in Emerald Dunes’ compact package
Emerald Dunes encompasses multiple separate developments, including The Villas at Emerald Dunes, The Links at Emerald Dunes and Ventura Greens. The communities share similar Mediterranean-inspired design language, but each offers something a little different. The Villas’ condos come with floor plans ranging from one bedroom and one bathroom to three bedrooms with two bathrooms. The Links has bigger units, stretching to three bedrooms and three bathrooms and ditto for Ventura Greens, where there are some three-bedroom and three-and-a-half-bath options. Pricing follows a similar trend, with options at the entry level available in the $200,000s in The Villas and The Links, and the bigger homes in Ventura Greens pushing into the low $400,000s. “They sell. It’s a lively market,” Mike says. All three communities date back to the early 2000s and come with shared amenities like pools.
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Savor the soul of West Palm Beach
Residents here have a front-row seat to West Palm Beach’s hefty list of community events. The annual 4th on Flagler is one of the highlights, known as the biggest free Fourth of July celebration of its kind around South Florida, sprawling across the city’s waterfront. The Soul in the City Jazz Experience is another staple of the summer in West Palm Beach, a series of concerts held on the third Wednesday of July, August and September, at Lake Pavilion. Locals can also enjoy the West Palm Beach GreenMarket, a popular farmers market, for much of the year. The market’s main season is Saturdays from October to April, but there’s also a smaller version dubbed The Mini that happens on Thursday evenings in May and June.Grassy Waters Preserve gives locals a nearby outdoor recreation option
The Grassy Waters Preserve, just about a 10-mile drive up Florida’s Turnpike from Emerald Dunes, is a spot people in the area enjoy. The preserve stretches 23 square miles, a wetlands expanse that comes with multiple trails to peruse. The Apoxee Trail is one of the popular paths in Grassy Waters, stretching almost 3 miles. Golf lovers, meanwhile, can explore membership to the neighborhood’s namesake golf club, a private 18-hole course known in part for its good condition.
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Palm Beach campuses come close by
The School District of Palm Beach County covers the Emerald Dunes area, a system with a B-plus overall grade on Niche. Kids here start at the B-minus-rated Grassy Waters Elementary, which has its own biomedical and veterinary technology program. Then, students can explore the pre-culinary and pre-law programs at Jeaga Middle, a C-rated school. Palm Beach Lakes Community High, a C-plus-rated campus, has specialty programs in everything from biotechnology to fire science.The Emerald Dunes area is also home to offices for Dwight Global Online, an A-plus-rated virtual high school with grades 6 to 12 and one of several Florida campuses of Keiser University. The Keiser location offers myriad associate, bachelor’s and graduate degree programs.
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Take Florida’s Turnpike around the region
People in Emerald Dunes can take advantage of their proximity to Florida’s Turnpike to head north and south around the rest of South Florida. Jupiter is just over 20 miles away on the turnpike, for example. Also, Okeechobee Boulevard connects to Interstate 95, which can also take people up and down the coast. Okeechobee has multiple stops in the area’s Palm Tran bus system, too, and that road can be used for trips toward the Palm Beach International Airport, about half a dozen miles away.Okeechobee Boulevard opens the door to convenience
Emerald Dunes’ location just off bustling Okeechobee Boulevard places it close to locals’ pick of commercial offerings. The close-by Lake Point Centre shopping plaza features a Walmart Neighborhood Market, an Anytime Fitness and a Tropical Smoothie Cafe, and stands adjacent to a Walgreens Pharmacy. People can hop across Okeechobee to stop by the neighboring Publix or Home Depot. Or, if cooking doesn't fit in the schedule, Pete’s Place — around the corner from the Publix and Home Depot — is a hit. “Pete’s Place is very popular for breakfast and lunch,” says Mike, who has lived in the region for more than 20 years. Nearby Duffy’s Sports Grill is “extremely popular,” too, Mike says. It’s a spot to stop by in the evening for a game and a basket of wings.
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Written By
Wayne Epps Jr.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Magdalena Martin
Magdalena Martin
Illustrated Properties
(561) 486-9583
27 Total Sales
4 in Emerald Dunes
$173K - $312K Price Range
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Maria Brown
Maria Brown
Illustrated Properties LLC (Jupiter)
(561) 794-2855
22 Total Sales
1 in Emerald Dunes
$312,000 Price
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Sandy Ballantyne
Sandy Ballantyne
RE/MAX Prestige Realty/RPB
(561) 654-2005
82 Total Sales
1 in Emerald Dunes
$265,000 Price
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Jeff Tricoli
Jeff Tricoli
KW Reserve Palm Beach
(561) 898-0458
1,739 Total Sales
1 in Emerald Dunes
$412,000 Price
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Jeanne Gordon
Jeanne Gordon
Coldwell Banker Realty
(561) 867-4947
80 Total Sales
2 in Emerald Dunes
$225K - $430K Price Range
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Joe Zamora
Joe Zamora
One Sotheby's International Re
(561) 677-2570
35 Total Sales
1 in Emerald Dunes
$205,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Apoxee Park and Trailhead
Haverhill Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Grills
Stacy Street Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Caroline Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Old Trail Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Emerald Dunes | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Emerald Dunes Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Emerald Dunes, West Palm Beach sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Emerald Dunes, West Palm Beach over the last 12 months is $304,500, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$325,000
Median Sale Price
$304,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$260,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$377,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$277,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$268
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
680
Number of Homes for Sale
18
Median Year Built
2006
Months of Supply
9.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,262
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,648
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,156
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
795
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,850 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 815 Sq Ft
- 6492 Emerald Dunes Dr
- Unit 203
- West Palm Beach, FL
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$2,400 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,211 Sq Ft
- 6510 Emerald Dunes Dr
- Unit 202
- West Palm Beach, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,494
Median Age
35
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,576
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,123
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
40.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.5%
% Population in Labor Force
74.5%
Above 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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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