Northwood Hills
Older housing and a voluntary association
The older Spanish-revival homes from the 1920s can cost between $550,000 and $800,000, while bungalows built in the 1940s and 50s range from $300,000 and $500,000. The neighborhood has been designated as a historic district, and any housing changes or new construction must be done in the classical Spanish revival or bungalow styles, says Bridges. Two train lines run on either side of the neighborhood, but the area has been designated a no-horn zone, reducing noise. Northwood Hills has no HOA, but there is a voluntary neighborhood association.
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Northmore Elementary School is in the neighborhood
Students start at Northmore Elementary School in the neighborhood, with a C rating on Niche and an arts program. They continue to either John F. Kennedy Middle School or Roosevelt Middle School, which have C-plus and B-minus scores, respectively. Palm Beach Lakes Community High School has a C-plus.
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Local parks and community events
Sullivan Park is in Northwood Hills and features a playground, basketball court and shaded areas. Sunset Park, on Lake Mangonia, has walking trails and a playground. The association hosts meetings to allow neighbors to discuss neighborhood rules and improvements, which is “a good way for neighbors to come together,” says Bridges. It also holds community events such as neighborhood cleanups and public house tours. Ocean attractions in Palm Beach are 4 miles east of Northwood Hills, while downtown West Palm Beach is 4 miles south. The area does not have flooding during storms, but hurricanes can be a factor. The area has a CAP Index Crime Score of 7 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4. A juvenile detention center is in the area.
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Dining and shopping locations outside of the community
Restaurants are outside Northwood Hills and feature multiple local destinations. To the southeast, restaurants and cafés are in the Northwood Village district, including Agora Mediterranean Kitchen, which serves shawarma and hummus, and Seasons 401 Cantina, which serves Mexican cuisine. To the northwest is the Royal Sandwich Co., which has been in the area since 1974 and offers different cold and hot sandwiches and soups.Broadway has smaller grocery stores and bodegas, but larger grocery stores like Presidente Supermarket and Walmart are north along 45th Street. St. Mary’s Medical Center and HCA Florida JFK North Hospital are the nearest hospitals.
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Bus and rail connections and interstate access
PalmTran provides bus connections, with a line running through the neighborhood on 36th Street and stops on Broadway and 45th Street. The nearest Tri-Rail station is 2 miles to the north at Mangonia Park and connects to Fort Lauderdale and Miami. The nearest airport is Palm Beach International. The entrance to Interstate 95 is north along 45th Street.
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Written By
Tyler Patchen
Photography Contributed By
Phara Laplante
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jack Bluestein
Jack Bluestein
United Realty Group, Inc
(561) 763-9137
61 Total Sales
1 in Northwood Hills
$295,000 Price
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Neil Picart
Neil Picart
KW Reserve Palm Beach
(561) 485-1376
64 Total Sales
1 in Northwood Hills
$360,000 Price
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Stephanie Machado
Stephanie Machado
Compass Florida, LLC
(754) 666-8630
33 Total Sales
1 in Northwood Hills
$335,000 Price
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Faisal Awan
Faisal Awan
Realty One Group Plus
(352) 900-1585
27 Total Sales
1 in Northwood Hills
$318,000 Price
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Alex Fink
Alex Fink
Illustrated Properties LLC (Co
(561) 621-4872
122 Total Sales
1 in Northwood Hills
$390,000 Price
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Jeff Tricoli
Jeff Tricoli
KW Reserve Palm Beach
(561) 898-0458
1,742 Total Sales
6 in Northwood Hills
$71K - $485K Price Range
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
Sullivan park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Northwood Hills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northwood Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northwood Hills, West Palm Beach sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Northwood Hills, West Palm Beach over the last 12 months is $142,000, down 69% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$280,000
Median Sale Price
$142,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$270,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-69%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$174
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
890
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1952
Months of Supply
3.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,253
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,103
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,127
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 31 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,265 - $2,450 per month
- Piper Village West
- 2-3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,167+ Sq Ft
- 3901 36th Ct
- West Palm Beach, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,098
Median Age
34
Population under 18
29.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,954
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,427
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
21.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.5%
% Population in Labor Force
72.1%
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®
49
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
21
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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