Pleasant City
Neighborhood Reviews
Established homes blend with modern options
This community was officially added to the city of West Palm Beach in 1912, and there are still quite a few homes here that date back to that era, particularly the 1920s. Options are situated tightly together along sidewalk-lined residential streets. Some recently built single-family houses and townhomes dot these same streets, mixed in with the established options. Home seekers looking to live a bit farther east, closer to the water, can pick from multiple high-rise condo complexes in the neighborhood, too. Each of these complexes has full bike racks out front, says local realtor Thalia Arellano, a sign of the area’s convenient location. “You can ride your bike downtown or to the beach,” says Arellano, who was born and raised in the area. “Pleasant City is that close to all the local hotspots.”Still, price tags in this area remain relatively accessible. “Right now it would be one of the more affordable places of all the little communities in and around West Palm,” says Levine, who has lived in Palm Beach County for roughly 20 years. Traditional single-family homes here typically sell for prices in the $300,000s and $400,000s, townhomes sell in the $100,000s and $200,000s, and condo units closer to the water go for numbers from the $300,000s to the $500,000s. But, in a sign of the area’s development, a new 26-story luxury condo complex named Olara is under construction here, which will have multi-million-dollar units.
This area has struggled with crime, though, carrying a crime score much higher than the national average, according to the CAP Index.
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Retail and dining abounds just to the north
Locals can stroll right over to neighborhood spots like Pescatore Ristorante for a bite to eat. Pescatore, open only for dinner, is known in part for its chicken parmesan. Many more restaurants are quickly accessible just beyond the neighborhood in the Northwood Village area, everything from Jamaican at Simmer Down Bar & Grill to Thai at Malakor. That’s also a spot where more development is on the way — the site of the in-progress District at Northwood, a 63,000-square-foot mixed-use expanse with retail and residential space. The complex is expected to be completed in 2025. Also, Sam's Food Market, just off Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, is a close-by place to grab groceries.Other amenities in Pleasant City include multiple houses of worship, like Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and Temple Israel of West Palm Beach.
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Grab a seat and feel the beat
A home in Pleasant City gives residents quick access to some of the multiple community events organized by the city. For example, people can catch a movie at Screen on the Green, a series of free showings by the waterfront in Downtown West Palm Beach on the second Friday of each month. An outdoor concert, like those held as part of Sunday on the Waterfront on each third Sunday at nearby Meyer Amphitheatre, is also an option. And locals can look forward to the city’s 4th on Flagler, the biggest Fourth of July celebration of its kind in South Florida, each summer.School programs help nurture student interests
The School District of Palm Beach County covers Pleasant City, a system with a B-plus overall rating on Niche. Students here can start at the C-rated Pleasant City Elementary, which offers an afterschool program. The area’s Roosevelt Community Middle, which has a C-plus rating, has a dedicated biomedical sciences program and the C-plus-rated Palm Beach Lakes Community High takes things further with programs in everything from medical sciences to digital media technology.
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Catch the sun at Currie Park
One of this area’s assets is the almost 14-acre Currie Park, which offers boat ramps and a pier where people can fish. Currie is another subject of investment, where construction is underway on a project set to add everything from a community center to a cafe here, in a project that could cost more than $38 million. “I think what we’re seeing is a recognition by the development community that there’s real opportunity here,” Levine says. Multiple beach access points are just a couple of miles away in nearby Palm Beach as well.
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U.S. Route 1 is a magnet for transportation
The thoroughfare of U.S. Route 1 cuts right through Pleasant City, a stretch drivers can use to travel north and south along the coast. Route 1 has multiple stops in the area’s Palm Tran bus system, too. Also, Palm Beach International Airport is only about 5 miles away, using Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard and Australian Boulevard.
Written By
Wayne Epps Jr.
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Phara Laplante
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Michael Toomey
Michael Toomey
Keller Williams Realty Miami Beach
(786) 321-9551
20 Total Sales
1 in Pleasant City
$400,000 Price
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Theresa Larsen
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Theresa Larsen
William Raveis Real Estate
(754) 253-0286
47 Total Sales
1 in Pleasant City
$359,000 Price
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B. DUERR
B. DUERR
One Sotheby's International Realty
(786) 406-6529
76 Total Sales
3 in Pleasant City
$300K - $925K Price Range
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Barry Levinson
Barry Levinson
Compass Florida, LLC
(754) 333-7588
29 Total Sales
1 in Pleasant City
$335,000 Price
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Penny Berg
Penny Berg
Responds QuicklyDouglas Elliman (Jupiter)
(561) 725-9785
16 Total Sales
1 in Pleasant City
$260,999 Price
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Don Todorich
Don Todorich
The Corcoran Group
(561) 559-4923
143 Total Sales
1 in Pleasant City
$301,525 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
Currie Park
Coleman Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Heart & Soul Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Alice Mickens Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Flagler Park
- Trails
- Events
- Waterpark
Providencia Park
- Trails
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/11/2014
Niche Review
I only know a few individuals in this area and they do not exercise.
7/11/2014
Niche Review
weather is always good just a lot of rain
7/11/2014
Niche Review
this is bad not many jobs
7/11/2014
Niche Review
The outdoor activities are fantastic
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Pleasant City | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 10 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 9 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 10 | 4 |
| Robbery | 10 | 4 |
| Burglary | 10 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10 | 4 |
| Larceny | 9 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 10 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Pleasant City Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pleasant City, West Palm Beach sell after 2 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Pleasant City, West Palm Beach over the last 12 months is $399,000, up 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$315,000
Median Sale Price
$399,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$399,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
24%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$279
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
787
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
2001
Months of Supply
3.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,411
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,571
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,203
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
755
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$3,275 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,237 Sq Ft
- 1805 N Flagler Dr
- Unit Flagler Pointe
- West Palm Beach, FL
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Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,377
Median Age
38
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,759
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$62,139
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
24.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14%
% Population in Labor Force
67.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
62''
Average Winter Low Temperature
58°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
88
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
81
/ 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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