Prospect Heights
Original Dade County pine isn’t so rare here
With a mix of midcentury modern properties and historic Spanish-style homes, Prospect Heights has a wide architectural appeal. While many have been updated, some original details still stand, especially in properties built prior to 1940. In fact, owners may be surprised at what they find. “They’ll discover things like original Spanish tile, or pecky cypress that was used in the tongue and groove ceilings,” says Bill Shearouse, a West Palm Beach native and Realtor with The ShearHouse Group at United Realty Group, Inc. They could even pull up the carpet and find Dade County pine, a dense wood prized for its durability and used in many of South Florida’s historic buildings. It’s rare nowadays, Shearouse says. For buyers familiar with the value of these materials, home prices are a steal. “You don’t have to have a million-dollar income to live here,” says Lance Reid, the broker-owner of Reliance Real Estate, LLC. Many three-bedroom homes sell for under $500,000, while larger properties with attached guesthouses can surpass $800,000, but these are often turned into Airbnbs.
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Dixie Highway for daytime eats, Clematis Street for nightlife
West Palm Beach is known for extraordinary shopping, dining and entertainment, and an address in Prospect Heights puts all of it within a few miles. From the Norton Museum of Art to the Palm Beach County Convention Center to the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, residents have their pick of activities. Dining options are equally diverse, ranging from modest Cuban joints like Capri Bakery & Restaurant on Southern Boulevard to the homey, 1950s-inspired City Diner on South Dixie Highway. Common Grounds Brew & Roastery caters to coffee lovers, while the family-owned Lynora’s Kitchen is well-known for its house wines and hearty Italian fare. The Publix on Belvedere may be the grocer of choice for some, but the Joseph’s Classic Market around the corner is known for its hand-butchered meats, homemade cheeses and fresh pastries. And in the evening, Clematis Street springs to life, live music echoing between trendy eateries like Hullabaloo and Voltaire’s Lair.
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Celebrate with the city during Fourth on Flagler
One of West Palm Beach’s longest-running traditions is Fourth on Flagler, a celebratory Fourth of July event that’s entering its 36th year. It features live music, local vendors and an exciting fireworks display over the water. Outdoor movie screenings, concerts on Clematis Street and waterfront performances are also well-attended events.Students can walk to Belvedere Elementary School
During the week, students can walk to Belvedere Elementary and Conniston Middle, which score grades of C-plus and B-minus on Niche, respectively. At Forest Hill Community High, which receives a B-minus, students can participate in choice career programs focusing on culinary arts, engineering, environmental science, hospitality and more. For early college credit, students can also sign up for courses through the private, faith-based Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Propel program. Talented teens can also audition for entry to the Dreyfoos School of the Arts, which receives an A-plus from Niche and sits a few miles away in the heart of downtown.
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Intramural sports live at Rinker Athletic Campus
Covering 78 acres, the Rinker Athletic Campus is Palm Beach Atlantic University’s destination for sports. But it’s also a major asset to neighbors, who can stroll paved walking paths beside lighted baseball and soccer fields. There are also a dozen tennis courts here, as well as basketball and sand volleyball courts. Locals also frequent the whimsical splash pad at Bill Moss Hillcrest Paseo on hot summer days. Across Dixie Highway, Westminster Park offers a shady retreat beneath the banyan trees, their impressively intricate trunks making them especially easy for kids to climb. Monceaux Park connects walkers with a pristine waterside path that leads north to Royal Park Bridge, and from there, it’s just a little over a mile to the sandy shores of the city’s public beaches. Inland recreation is concentrated at Dreher Park, which hosts the Palm Beach Zoo and Cox Science Center and Aquarium alongside a disc golf course, dog park and fishing lakes.
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Proximity to I-95 and Palm Tran buses is a huge plus for commuters
In addition to being a walkable neighborhood, Prospect Heights sits between two of the city’s major north-south thoroughfares: Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 1, known locally as Dixie Highway. Palm Tran buses also provide commuters with a hassle-free, 20-minute trip to downtown West Palm Beach, which is about 3 miles away. And for longer trips, Palm Beach International Airport is minutes away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kyle Retamar
Kyle Retamar
Sutter & Nugent LLC
(561) 770-6420
40 Total Sales
1 in Prospect Heights
$480,000 Price
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Dana Carlo
Dana Carlo
Responds QuicklyCompass Florida, LLC
(954) 833-8836
14 Total Sales
1 in Prospect Heights
$555,000 Price
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Mary DiMarco
Mary DiMarco
Illustrated Properties LLC (We
(561) 486-4580
62 Total Sales
1 in Prospect Heights
$807,000 Price
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Don Todorich
Don Todorich
The Corcoran Group
(561) 559-4923
143 Total Sales
2 in Prospect Heights
$260K - $265K Price Range
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Jeff Tricoli
Jeff Tricoli
KW Reserve Palm Beach
(561) 898-0458
1,741 Total Sales
7 in Prospect Heights
$245K - $540K Price Range
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Loodmy Jacques
Loodmy Jacques
KW Reserve Palm Beach
(561) 770-9747
226 Total Sales
1 in Prospect Heights
$437,000 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
Dreher Park
- Disc Golf
- Dog Park
- Fishing
George Petty Park
Phipps Skate Park
- Bike Trails
- Skateboard
Flamingo Park
- Playground
Bill Moss Hillcrest Paseo Park
Westminster Park
Prospect Park
Monceaux Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Prospect Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Prospect Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Prospect Heights, West Palm Beach sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Prospect Heights, West Palm Beach over the last 12 months is $450,000.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$519,000
Median Sale Price
$450,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$501,495
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$479,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$321,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$218
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
773
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
5.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,375
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,275
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,082
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
904
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 32:30 - 3:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,457 - $10,000 per month
- Casa Mara
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 613+ Sq Ft
- 3111 S Dixie Hwy
- West Palm Beach, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,690
Median Age
37
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,905
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,649
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
71.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
19%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8%
% Population in Labor Force
73.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
62''
Average Winter Low Temperature
58°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32
/ 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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