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South Palm Park

South Palm Park

Neighborhood in Lake Worth, Florida

Palm Beach County 33460

$640,987 Average Value
$373 Average Price per Sq Ft
33 Homes For Sale

Life on the Lake Worth Lagoon

A peaceful mix of then and now, South Palm Park features historic homes, condo buildings, and new construction where people wake up to the sights of the Intracoastal Waterway. The neighborhood borders Lake Worth Lagoon, a sliver of the larger waterway home to native wildlife like dolphins, ospreys and sea turtles. One of South Palm Park’s defining features is a sprawling median spanning the length of the neighborhood. “It runs through South Palmway from 5th Avenue South to 18th Avenue South and is full of palm trees and lush, tropical greenery,” says Cheryl Rashkin, a South Palm Park resident and the former president of the South Palm Park Neighborhood Association. “It adds a nice aesthetic to the area.”

Waterfront parks and golf courses

Nature and recreation surround South Palm Park, including its namesake green space, which Rashkin calls a “small, passive park right on the Intracoastal Waterway,” featuring waterfront trails, spots for fishing and a playground. Locals also head there to relax beneath the shade of palm trees. “The neighborhood itself is also walkable,” says Rashkin. “People are always out walking their dogs or riding bikes, and people will come into our neighborhood to go for a walk along the median.” Roughly a mile north, Bryant Park has many of the same amenities as South Palm Park but has the added bonus of a boat launch for those looking to spend a day on the water. Additional views of the waterway can be found at the nearby Lake Worth Golf Club, which has a rich history in the area dating back to the 1920s. Golfers can play a round of 18 on the course lined by palm trees, water hazards and sand bunkers.

South Palm Park has a direct water access to the Intercostal Waterways.
South Palm Park has a direct water access to the Intercostal Waterways.
Aerial view of the Intercostal Waterway.
Aerial view of the Intercostal Waterway.
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A mix of old and new homes in South Palm Park

Homeowners with private dock access will only have to step a few feet outside their back door to fish or kayak along the Lake Worth Lagoon. Home prices and styles here run the gamut, with one-bedroom, one-bathroom condos starting at $229,000 and five-bedroom waterfront estates reaching the $2.5 million mark. There are also several three-bedroom ranch homes selling for $750,000 to $815,000. Much of the neighborhood is part of Lake Worth Beach’s historic district, where houses were built during the Florida land boom of the 1920s, sharing the palm tree and sidewalk-lined streets with later midcentury models. While there is new construction being developed in the neighborhood, “a lot of it is being developed with details to fit in with the rest of the architecture,” says Don Todorich, a Realtor with The Corcoran Group. Those touches may include Spanish tile roofing and adobe exteriors.

Modern family home with bright red entrance gives colorful vibe to the neighborhood of South Palm Park.
Modern family home with bright red entrance gives colorful vibe to the neighborhood of South Palm Park.
Small colorful single family home in South Palm Park neighborhood.
Small colorful single family home in South Palm Park neighborhood.
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Longstanding, active neighborhood association

South Palm Park is home to the oldest neighborhood association in Lake Worth Beach, and Rashkin says, “We meet at least once a month for some sort of social gathering.” Among them is what locals call ‘Full Moon,’ when neighbors bring food and drinks to the neighborhood park to share. The point of pride for South Palm Park, the lush and landscaped median in the center of South Palmway, gets decorated on the Saturday after Thanksgiving ahead of the Christmas holiday, and each block takes responsibility for its section of the grassy area. A neighborhood-wide yard sale coincides with the city’s Street Painting Festival, which is held in late February of each year. One of the most popular city events is the annual 4th of July raft parade, which ends with the Great American Raft Race, a Lake Worth Beach tradition for more than 20 years. The festivities wrap up at Bryant Park with live music and fireworks over the waterway.

South Palm Park
South Palm Park
South Palm Park couple enjoying a romantic stroll along the water.
South Palm Park couple enjoying a romantic stroll along the water.
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Diverse eateries and lively taprooms

Local eateries with an international flair line Dixie Highway just west of the neighborhood. Le Bon Gout is known for its Haitian dishes, like oxtails and boiled plantains. Heading toward downtown Lake Worth Beach, locals stop by La Pitaya Mexican Restaurant, which prides itself on authentic dishes like gorditas and tacos wrapped in fresh, handmade tortillas. Less than 1.5 miles north, Mathews Brewing Company exudes an industrial feel. The open-air floor plan lets customers see the entire brewing facility and watch as beers and ales are made. The local hot spot also has live music, trivia nights and food trucks. Locals can head downtown to find a Publix Super Market for grocery essentials.

Matthews Brewery's vibrant exterior in the South Palm Park neighborhood.
Matthews Brewery's vibrant exterior in the South Palm Park neighborhood.
Inviting exterior of La Pitaya Mexican restaurant in South Palm Park.
Inviting exterior of La Pitaya Mexican restaurant in South Palm Park.
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International programs offered in Palm Beach County Schools

Students living in South Palm Park are zoned for The School District of Palm Beach County and may attend South Grade Elementary or Barton Elementary, each with a C rating from Niche. South Grade offers a Spanish dual language program for students to start learning another language as early as kindergarten. They’ll later filter into Lake Worth Community Middle School or Lantana Community Middle School, which have C and C-plus grades from Niche, respectively. At C-plus-rated Lake Worth High School, students can enroll in the Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education program to earn an international diploma.

Lake Worth high school is the oldest continuous high school in Palm Beach county.
Lake Worth high school is the oldest continuous high school in Palm Beach county.
South Grade elementary is committed to providing students a quality education.
South Grade elementary is committed to providing students a quality education.
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Within 2.5 miles of downtown Lake Worth Beach

Locals take State Route 5 and Lucerne Avenue for nearly 2.5 miles to access the restaurants and shops in downtown Lake Worth Beach. Public transit is available through the city’s Palm Tran bus system, with several stops along Dixie Highway and 6th Avenue. For medical care, locals make the 5.5-mile drive along South Congress Avenue to reach HCA Florida JFK Hospital. Interstate 95 also serves as a hub for transportation. It connects residents to Palm Beach International Airport and West Palm Beach, which sit within 10 miles of the neighborhood.

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Transit

Airport

Palm Beach International

16 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime South Palm Park US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 8 4
Assault with Weapon 8 4
Robbery 8 4
Burglary 8 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 9 4
Larceny 7 4
Crime Score 8 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$620,000
Median Single Family Price
$750,000
Median Townhouse Price
$410,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$235,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$139,950
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$373
Number of Homes for Sale
33
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Months of Supply
16.50
Median List Price
$550,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
10%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
138%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
493
Median Year Built
1973
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,917
On par with the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,634
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,052
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
740
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
1,688
Median Age
49
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.5%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$76,020
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,129

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.6%
College Graduates
42.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
62''
Average Winter Low Temperature
58°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

39 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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