Meadows

“Nothing sums up Meadows better than this: location,” says Cathy Casella, a local realtor with Brown Harris Stevens of Palm Beach. “It’s close to Interstate 95, but not too close. And it’s close to recently developed areas off Gateway Boulevard, which have great shopping and great restaurants,” she explains, adding that the neighborhood is also just 15 minutes from the beach and 30 minutes from Palm Beach International Airport. “It’s just a great, central location,” she says. “It’s definitely over-said in my industry, but ‘location, location, location’ really means a lot here.” But it’s not just Meadows’ location that appeals to homebuyers, it’s also the community itself. Per Casella: “There are tons of outdoor amenities within the neighborhood itself, which people love. Plus, it’s got a low homeowners association fee, which is a big draw, too.”

You’ll find mainly 1980s-era ranch-style bungalows here, with some taller Miami Modern-style homes dotted throughout, too. Meadows homes are often clad in stucco and painted in beachy neutral tones. Palettes featuring creams and teals or sage greens and corals are not unusual on these palm tree-lined streets. Casella observes: “The homes and lawns are all very well-maintained in Meadows. There’s definitely pride of ownership here.” She notes that this is great for prospective buyers: “Since they’re all well-maintained, most of them are move-in ready, unless, of course, you want to make some cosmetic changes to your taste. But what’s great about this neighborhood is that you really don’t have to change anything to move in.” She adds that homes here start at $320,000 and that list prices can climb as high as $600,000. She notes: “The $590,000 to $600,000 range is very much on the higher end, and most of the homes listed for around there see minor price reductions. $550,000 is not an unreasonable expectation for a Meadows home.” Casella adds that homes here tend to fly off the market, regardless of price. “They sell very quickly because they come up very infrequently, and the neighborhood is so desirable that people jump on the chance to buy here when they can.”

Meadows students attend schools in the Palm Beach County Public Schools district. Youngsters between preschool and fifth grade go to Freedom Shores Elementary, older students between sixth and eighth grade go to either Tradewinds or Congress Community Middle and teens go to Santaluces Community High between ninth and 12th grade. Freedom Shores and Santaluces both earned B-minus grades from Niche in 2023. Tradewinds and Congress both earned C grades from Niche. The four schools are all conveniently located less than 6 miles from the neighborhood, but Freedom Shores is by far the closest, off Hypoluxo Road within a mile of most homes. Santaluces is not too much farther, just another half mile away heading west down Hypoluxo and turning right on Lawrence Road. The high school offers students the opportunity to apply to participate in a wide variety of in-house programs and Choice Career Academies, ranging in subjects from cybersecurity and early childhood teacher education to web and digital design.

For a breath of fresh seaside air, residents can head just 6 miles east to Boynton Beach Oceanfront Beach Park. But for everyday outdoor activities, residents don’t even need to venture that far. Meadows Park, off Congress Avenue at the heart of the neighborhood within a mile of most homes, offers ample opportunities for residents of all ages to get their daily dose of vitamin D and exercise. “The community park is great, there’s everything from pickleball and tennis courts to the swimming pool and clubhouse. There are even little exercise stations people can use if they don’t want to go to the gym,” says Casella.

Stepping out for everyday essentials or a bite to eat is a breeze from Meadows, too. The Boynton Lakes Plaza shopping center less than a mile from the neighborhood, off Hypoluxo Road, has you covered for everything from groceries at the Publix to your morning coffee at Starbucks. Visit Park Avenue BBQ Grille, in the same shopping center, to enjoy dry-rubbed, fresh-smoked barbecue in a casual atmosphere. Or, if you’d rather have a traditional diner experience, head to The Diner in the Quantum Village shopping center off Gateway Boulevard just over 2 miles southeast of home. Its name says it all: The Diner offers a casual experience and classic American-style fare. It’s so popular that it’s ranked in Wanderlog’s list of the top five best breakfast joints in Boynton Beach since 2018. “On Gateway, there’s a ton of dining and retail, it’s got the stores and restaurants that really attract people in today’s environment. If you’re looking for casual shopping and dining, that’s the place to look,” says Casella.

Written By

Megan Quintin

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Beth Zylstra

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Mary Desmond