Poinciana Park
Old Spanish homes are a highlight of Poinciana Park
One of the most charming areas of the neighborhood is the Vedado Park Historic District, a small section of one-story Spanish-style homes built during the Florida Land Boom of the 1920s. “These were some of the first plots of land in West Palm Beach that were plotted out for homes 100 years ago,” Gutknecht says. Renovations prior to the district’s historic designation have taken a toll on some of the area’s architecture, but lifelong West Palm Beach resident Bill Shearouse says there are still plenty of original elements for homeowners to discover. “They’ll pull up carpet, and they won’t know what it is, and I’ll say, ‘That’s the original Dade County pine, a really rare find,” says Shearouse, Realtor and senior partner of The ShearHouse Group with United Realty Group, Inc. Although not designated historic, homes on the north side of the neighborhood are of similar age and appeal, with Spanish-style architecture remaining prominent. Regardless of location, three-bedroom single-family homes usually sell between $450,000 and $650,000, while larger properties can cost $700,000 to $800,000.
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Dine on Dixie Highway or head to Clematis Street for live music
Downtown West Palm Beach is a hub of entertainment, where residents catch shows at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts or peruse the galleries at the Norton Museum of Art. Clematis Street is best experienced after sunset when live music brings a crowd to retro bars like Lost Weekend. Closer to home, Cholo Soy Cocina serves homemade Latin specialties to diners on a shaded, mural-covered patio hidden behind South Dixie Highway. Belle & Maxwell’s has a stylish yet vintage ambiance with stained glass chandeliers, while Rhythm Café honors the past by displaying items from the neighboring Elephant’s Foot Antiques. There are multiple specialty markets within walking distance of the neighborhood, including Colonial Supermarket and La Familia Grocery, a go-to for Latin staples. Publix is popular for groceries, although home cooks looking for the freshest cuts of meat tend to gravitate toward the butcher’s counter at Joseph’s Classic Market.
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Fourth on Flagler is one of the city’s most prominent traditions
Living within a few miles of downtown West Palm Beach means having a front-row seat to the city’s best events, including the 36-year tradition of Fourth on Flagler. This rousing Fourth of July celebration features live music, food and a lengthy fireworks display. Other events include weekly live music on Clematis Street, outdoor movie screenings and concerts on the waterfront.Career academies at Forest Hill Community High
Students may walk to Belvedere Elementary and Conniston Middle, which receive grades of C-plus and B-minus on Niche, respectively. Forest Hill Community High, which scores a B-minus, offers a handful of career programs covering topics such as culinary arts, environmental science, criminal justice, engineering and more. The nearby Palm Beach Atlantic University invites students to sign up for online courses to earn early college credit. For students wishing to pursue a creative career, A-plus-rated Dreyfoos School of the Arts is a few miles away in downtown West Palm Beach.
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Visit the zoo at Dreher Park
The cooling splash pad at Bill Moss Hillcrest Paseo sits at the edge of Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Rinker Athletic Campus, a 78-acre area that hosts the school’s intramural sports. Lighted fields accommodate baseball and soccer matches, while the Mitch Gornto Tennis Center supports tournaments on its dozen courts. Paved walking paths provide space for neighbors to enjoy nature, although the sounds of the nearby interstate often overpower the songbirds at rush hour. A few blocks away, Vedado Park Community Center invites residents to explore the playground or host a picnic on the lawn. Across Southern Boulevard is Dreher Park, which encompasses the popular Palm Beach Zoo and Cox Science Center and Aquarium along with the city’s first disc golf course and a dog park. It’s common to see birthday balloons tied to a picnic shelter on the weekends or catch anglers casting a line into the lake on cool mornings. And for a day of sun and sand, it’s a short 4-mile trip to the city’s public beaches.
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Commuters can catch a Palm Tran bus or hop on I-95
Commuters have easy access to Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 1, two of the city’s most convenient north-south thoroughfares. Palm Tran buses run throughout the community, offering a 20-mile trip to downtown West Palm Beach about 3 miles away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Randy Bianchi
Randy Bianchi
Paradise Properties of FL
(561) 459-8911
40 Total Sales
1 in Poinciana Park
$385,000 Price
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Ron Gozza
Ron Gozza
Premier Brokers International
(561) 621-4766
42 Total Sales
1 in Poinciana Park
$307,000 Price
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Jeff Tricoli
Jeff Tricoli
KW Reserve Palm Beach
(561) 898-0458
1,742 Total Sales
1 in Poinciana Park
$325,000 Price
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Kelli Birdsall PA
Kelli Birdsall PA
Responds QuicklyParadise Real Estate Intl
(561) 537-3473
69 Total Sales
1 in Poinciana Park
$264,000 Price
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Erica Batista
Erica Batista
LPT Realty, LLC
(561) 220-6282
42 Total Sales
1 in Poinciana Park
$425,000 Price
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Kattia Joyce
Kattia Joyce
Responds QuicklyWilliam Raveis Real Estate
(954) 420-1547
17 Total Sales
1 in Poinciana Park
$465,000 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
Phipps Skate Park
- Bike Trails
- Skateboard
Howard Park and Community Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Flamingo Park
- Playground
Bill Moss Hillcrest Paseo Park
Westminster Park
Prospect Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Poinciana Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Poinciana Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Poinciana Park, West Palm Beach sell after 235 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Poinciana Park, West Palm Beach over the last 12 months is $299,685, down 56% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$290,767
Median Sale Price
$299,685
Median Single Family Sale Price
$279,342
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-56%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$219
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
384
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
24.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,422
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
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
1,177
Median Age
37
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$97,130
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,735
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
27.7%
Advanced Degrees
8.8%
% Population in Labor Force
75.8%
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®
46
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
28
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30
/ 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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