Florida Gardens
The Florida Gardens Civic Association
Residents are automatically members of the Florida Gardens Civic Association, and any contributions are voluntary, Oliwa says. The money goes toward a couple of amenities, including clubhouse maintenance and the Florida Gardens College Scholarship Award. “We give away up to two each year to students going to college or trade school,” Oliwa says. The money also goes toward community events. Christmas and Halloween bring the biggest turnouts with golf cart parades and house decorating competitions for cash prizes. “Some of us decorate but recuse ourselves from the contest because we would win every time,” Oliwa says with a laugh. “My Halloween display is well known; the county’s even written about it in the paper. I had 632 trick-or-treaters this last year.” Other Halloween festivities include a trunk-or-treat outside the clubhouse. “Halloween, Christmas and Easter here are mega, and I mean mega,” Oliwa says. “For the kids, you know?”
Minimal Traditional ranch-style homes
The bulk of Florida Gardens’s properties were built in the 1950s and 1970s. Minimal Traditional ranch-style houses are the predominant style, but these aren’t cookie-cutter homes. Other architectural influences, such as Spanish Mission, can be seen as well. With no HOA, residents are free to park their boats, RVs and other recreational vehicles in the driveway. Speaking of recreation, lot sizes can be a quarter acre, half acre or even more than a full acre, giving folks all the room to grow their gardens, play catch with the kids, host barbecues or just lounge by the pool. These large lots also offer plenty of foliage from mature oaks, maples and palms to take a break from the South Florida sun. One- and two-car garages are also common; driveways are standard. List prices range from about $450,000 to more than $800,000.
The brand-new Dr. Joaquín García High
Local students attend schools in the School District of Palm Beach County. They can begin their K-12 studies at Discovery Key Elementary, rated A-minus on Niche, before going to Woodlands Middle, rated B-plus. High-schoolers head to Dr. Joaquín García High, the county’s newest, state-of-the-art high school. It’s currently unrated since the school only opened in 2023. Some standout amenities are a food court-style cafeteria and brand-new athletic facilities, including ballfields, weightlifting and wrestling rooms, tennis courts, a stadium, and a sand volleyball court.
Proximity to Okeeheelee Park
There are plenty of outdoor recreation options here, from the waterfront views, ballfields and playgrounds at Greenacres Freedom Park and Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park to the 1,700-acre recreational mecca that is Okeeheelee Park. Florida Gardens residents are within a 5-mile drive of Okeeheelee Park’s southern half, home to trails that wind through protected woodlands, lakes and the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center.
Golf-carting distance from Nassau Square
Lake Worth Road runs along the neighborhood’s north side, and right across it is Nassau Square, a small commercial plaza with Publix, Dollar Tree and other convenient businesses. It also has several eateries, such as Crazee Mario’s Pizzeria, a unique Italian-Indian spot with piping hot pies and samosas. The Market Place is another nearby shopping strip. It’s home to a small movie theater where movie buffs can catch the latest blockbusters and limited-release independent films. “I grew up in Connecticut, and to get to the nearest grocery store was a 15-minute ride,” Oliwa says. “Now I just drive across the street; it’s wonderful. Everything is within walking or golf-carting distance.”
Fort Worth Road to Florida’s Turnpike
Folks may ride golf carts around the neighborhood, but Florida Gardens is a car-dependent community in an unincorporated area. Luckily, it couldn’t be easier to access Florida’s Turnpike. “When Florida Gardens was first established, there was no turnpike,” Oliwa says. “So when they started building it, Karl Beachler lobbied the governor to build an exit and entrance ramp on Lake Worth Road. So, our Akron Road exit goes right to Florida’s Turnpike.” Palm Beach International Airport is less than 15 miles away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Wendi Davis
Wendi Davis
RE/MAX Prestige Realty/LW
(754) 238-2324
76 Total Sales
3 in Florida Gardens
$505K - $850K Price Range
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Jeff Tricoli
Jeff Tricoli
KW Reserve Palm Beach
(561) 898-0458
1,742 Total Sales
9 in Florida Gardens
$385K - $690K Price Range
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Rosa Vasquez
Rosa Vasquez
CASAMERICA REAL ESTATE
(571) 605-6562
54 Total Sales
1 in Florida Gardens
$249,000 Price
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Sara Almasy
Sara Almasy
Century 21 WC Realty
(561) 475-5463
37 Total Sales
1 in Florida Gardens
$650,000 Price
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Jordan Williams
Jordan Williams
Platinum Preferred Plus
(561) 621-4237
20 Total Sales
1 in Florida Gardens
$542,000 Price
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Jacqueline Abramson
Jacqueline Abramson
Premier Brokers International
(561) 270-6542
18 Total Sales
1 in Florida Gardens
$363,000 Price
Schools
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- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Smith Farm Park
Burrowing Owl Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Olympia Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Okeeheelee Park
Countrywood Park
Rambo Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Florida Gardens | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Florida Gardens Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Florida Gardens, West Palm Beach sell after 6 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Florida Gardens, West Palm Beach over the last 12 months is $234,950.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$275,000
Median Sale Price
$234,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$180,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$455,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$275,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$201
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
739
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1972
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,847
On par with the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 211:30am - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,787
Median Age
44
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$79,921
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$104,775
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.5%
College Graduates
31.8%
Advanced Degrees
10.5%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
56.3%
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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
34
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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