North Palm Beach is a coastal village just north of Palm Beach Gardens, offering a low-key, family-friendly alternative to its higher-profile neighbors.
North Palm Beach is a coastal village just north of Palm Beach Gardens, offering a low-key, family-friendly alternative to its higher-profile neighbors. The market includes mid-century single-family homes, waterfront properties on Lake Worth Lagoon, and the Village Country Club community.
Vibe: Coastal village, family, low-key.
North Palm Beach sits within Palm Beach County, one of South Florida's most active real estate markets. North Palm Beach sits in the mid-tier of its county's real estate market — offering strong value relative to the most expensive submarkets while still providing access to quality schools, amenities, and lifestyle. It's a popular target for families, move-up buyers, and investors. For a broader view of how North Palm Beach compares to other Palm Beach County cities, visit our Palm Beach County overview or complete cities list.
Whether you're buying your first home in North Palm Beach, selling a long-time residence, or looking for an investment property, our team brings local knowledge of every neighborhood, school zone, and submarket. Explore buyer services, view our seller strategy, or get a free home value estimate for your North Palm Beach property.
North Palm Beach is composed of 4 primary neighborhoods and subdivisions. Here's a quick guide to each — local character, price tier, and what makes them distinct.
Premium residential neighborhood around the Village's country club and golf course.
Ultra-premium gated waterfront community with single-family estates.
Gated condo community on Lake Worth Lagoon with marina.
Gated golf community with single-family homes and condos.
Schools serving North Palm Beach families. Florida Department of Education grades shown reflect the 2023-24 academic year — school zoning can change, so we recommend verifying the assigned school for any specific property before making an offer.
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Quick answers to the most common questions we get from buyers, sellers, and investors.
As of recent 2024 estimates, the median single-family home price in North Palm Beach is approximately $575,000, with an average price per square foot around $425/sqft. Prices vary significantly by neighborhood, age, and condition; newer construction and larger lots command premium pricing. For current MLS-based pricing in a specific North Palm Beach neighborhood, contact Divito Real Estate Group for a free, no-obligation market analysis.
Top schools serving North Palm Beach include Palm Beach Gardens High (Florida DOE grade B, Public 9-12); Howell L. Watkins Middle (Florida DOE grade C, Public 6-8); North Palm Beach Elementary (Florida DOE grade A, Public K-5). (Florida Department of Education school grades reflect the 2023-24 academic year.) School zones can change; we recommend verifying the assigned school for any specific North Palm Beach property before you make an offer.
Average drive time from North Palm Beach to West Palm Beach runs approximately 10-40 minutes; Miami is 60-90 minutes south via I-95. South Florida traffic varies significantly by time of day and route. Brightline rail also provides commuter service between major coastal cities for buyers who prefer to skip I-95 traffic.
Florida property tax averages approximately 1.0% of assessed value statewide. Combined Palm Beach County millage rates (county + city + school district + special districts) are typical of South Florida. Homestead Exemption can reduce taxable value by up to $50,000 for primary residences. HOA fees in master-planned and gated communities typically range from $150 to $500 monthly. For specific tax estimates on a North Palm Beach property, contact our team — we'll pull the actual assessed value and current millage rate.
Popular North Palm Beach neighborhoods include Village Country Club area, Lost Tree Village, Old Port Cove, and Eastpointe Country Club. Each has a distinct character, price tier, and amenity profile — see the Neighborhoods section above for details on each, or contact our team for help matching your priorities to the right North Palm Beach neighborhood.
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