Homes for sale inSouth Palm Beach, Florida
A slim barrier-island town where condos meet the Atlantic
66
Homes for sale
$399,000
Median list price
$378
Avg price / sqft
70
Median days on market
South Palm Beach is a half-mile strip of barrier island between the ocean and the Intracoastal, where life is organized around water, walkability, and low-key coastal living. The housing here is almost entirely mid-rise and low-rise condos, so your front door is often minutes from the sand on one side and a lagoon view on the other. It's a town that suits snowbirds, downsizers, and anyone who wants ocean access without the upkeep of a house, with plenty of waterfront homes and homes with water views to choose from.
For buyers today, the market is overwhelmingly a condo market — 63 of 66 active listings are condominiums, with a handful of cooperatives rounding out the rest. The median list price sits at $399,000, but the range runs from $94,000 all the way to $2.35 million, so there's real room at both ends. With homes taking a median of 70 days to sell and sellers getting about 96% of asking, there's room to negotiate, especially on listings that are just reduced. If you want to compare options across Palm Beach County, this is one of the more concentrated condo enclaves you'll find.
South Palm Beach is in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Quick facts
$94,000 – $2.4M price range
1,282 sqft median home
$4,900/mo median rent
Leans buyer right now
Living in South Palm Beach
South Palm Beach is one of the smallest towns on Florida's southeast coast — a narrow barrier-island strip wedged between the Atlantic Ocean and the Lake Worth Lagoon (the Intracoastal Waterway). The result is a place defined entirely by water: ocean on one side, lagoon on the other, and a line of low- and mid-rise condominium buildings running the length of State Road A1A. There are essentially no single-family subdivisions here; the town's character comes from its density of oceanfront and waterfront residences.
This is a town that suits a particular buyer well. Snowbirds who want a seasonal perch, retirees looking to downsize into a lock-and-leave condo, and anyone who values beach access over a yard will feel at home. The pace is quiet and residential, with life organized around the shoreline, the pool deck, and the walkable scale of a town you can cross in minutes.
Because the housing stock is overwhelmingly condominium and cooperative, ownership here means community living — shared amenities, association governance, and the trade-offs that come with both. For the right person, that's a feature, not a drawback: the maintenance is handled, the water is at your doorstep, and the footprint is small enough that you always know where you are relative to the ocean.
Neighborhoods and communities in South Palm Beach
In a town this compact, "neighborhoods" really means individual buildings, and South Palm Beach has a recognizable roster of them. Named communities in the current market include Mayfair House Condo, Barclay Condo, Tropicana Gardens, Dune Deck, Thirty Five Sixty Condo, and Concordia East. Each building has its own personality, amenity set, and association rules, so the choice is as much about the building as the view.
Many of these buildings sit directly on the ocean or the Intracoastal, which is why 50 of the 66 active listings are classified as waterfront. If water is your priority, the waterfront homes and homes with water views categories are the fastest way to narrow the search. Pool access is nearly universal here, with 60 of the active listings offering it.
For buyers who want security or an age-restricted setting, the town also has gated options — 11 active listings fall into gated communities — and a smaller set of 55+ communities, with 6 active listings. Because rules on pets, rentals, and age restrictions vary building by building, it pays to read each association's documents carefully before committing.
Homes for sale in South Palm Beach: prices and housing
The market here is almost purely a condo market: of 66 active listings, 63 are condominiums and 3 are stock cooperatives. The median list price is $399,000, but the range is wide, running from $94,000 at the entry level to $2.35 million at the top. The median home size is a compact 1,282 square feet, and the average price works out to roughly $378 per square foot.
Sales volume is thin — only two homes closed over the past 12 months, at a median sold price of $217,450. That small sample reflects both the town's size and a slower pace of turnover; listings sit a median of 70 days on market, and sellers are netting about 96% of their asking price on average. For buyers, that combination suggests patience and negotiation can pay off, and it's worth watching for listings that are just reduced or browsing by price to find value.
On costs, median property tax runs about $4,684 per year, which is modest for a coastal address. The bigger ongoing number for most buyers will be the condo or cooperative association fee, which varies significantly by building — the current data does not list a reliable median, so always confirm dues, reserve health, and any pending assessments directly with the association. There is no new construction here; four listings are priced above $1 million for those seeking the top of the market via luxury homes ($1m+).
Schools in South Palm Beach
South Palm Beach is served by the School District of Palm Beach County. The schools most commonly assigned to addresses in this area are Lantana and Lake Worth, both located on the mainland across the Intracoastal from the island.
Because this is a small barrier-island town with shifting enrollment boundaries, school assignments can change from year to year and even street to street. The data here points to the most common assignments, but it should not be treated as a guarantee for any specific unit.
If schools matter to your decision, verify the exact zoned schools for a given address directly with the district before you make an offer. Families should also ask about magnet and choice options, which can affect where a student ultimately enrolls regardless of the base assignment.
Getting around South Palm Beach
The town is organized along a single spine — State Road A1A — which runs the length of the barrier island and connects South Palm Beach to Palm Beach to the north and Lantana and the mainland to the south. The town is small enough that much of daily life is walkable, with the beach and the Intracoastal both within a short stroll of most buildings.
Reaching the mainland means crossing one of the bridges over the Intracoastal to connect with the larger road network, including routes toward I-95 and the commercial corridors of the Lake Worth and Lantana area. Specific drive times aren't available in the current data, so plan on verifying commute distances to your own work or appointments.
For a town this compact, the practical takeaway is simple: you're on an island, so everyday errands and services are mostly across the water, while the beach and waterfront are at your door. Factor in bridge crossings and seasonal traffic along A1A when weighing locations.
Is South Palm Beach a good place to live?
For the right buyer, South Palm Beach delivers something hard to find — genuine oceanfront and waterfront living at a median list price of $399,000, well below what a comparable address in neighboring Palm Beach commands. With 50 of 66 listings on the water and 60 offering pool access, the lifestyle is unapologetically coastal, and the lock-and-leave nature of condo ownership suits seasonal residents and downsizers especially well.
The trade-offs are real and worth weighing. This is a condo-and-cooperative town with no single-family inventory and no new construction, so you're buying into a building and its association, with fees and rules that vary widely. The market is also slow and thin — just two sales in the past year and a median 70 days on market — which means both limited comparable data and, for patient buyers, room to negotiate against sellers who are averaging 96% of asking.
If your priority is an ocean-adjacent home without the maintenance of a house, and you're comfortable with condo living and a small-town island scale, South Palm Beach is a strong fit. If you need a yard, new construction, or a fast-moving resale market, you'll want to look elsewhere in Palm Beach County. As always, confirm association costs, rental rules, and school zoning for any specific unit before you commit.
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The South Palm Beach market
Leans buyer
99.0 months of inventory
Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.
2
Sold, last 12 months
$217,450
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
3 days
Median time to sell
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Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in South Palm Beach, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
Beyond the listings
Living in South Palm Beach
Almost entirely condos
Of 66 active listings, 63 are condominiums and 3 are stock cooperatives — there is essentially no single-family inventory here.
Waterfront is the norm
50 active listings are waterfront and 60 have pool access, reflecting the town's position between the ocean and the Intracoastal.
Wide price range
List prices stretch from $94,000 to $2.35 million, so budgets from entry-level to luxury all have options.
Negotiating room
With a median 70 days on market and sellers averaging 96% of asking, buyers often have leverage to work the price.
Low property-tax footprint
Median property tax runs about $4,684 a year, reasonable for a coastal address in the county.
Population
1,576
Median age
68.9
Median income
$91,750
Median home value
$415,900
What people here are into
Lifestyles
Top 8% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
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Culture
Top 17% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Beliefs
Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Appearance oriented
Men's Style
This population is all about finding the latest in men's style - from fashion to grooming. Captures guys looking to stay on trend and significant others assisting with shopping.
Entertainment
Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Emotional
Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median South Palm Beach home
≈ $2,702/mo
$399,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
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In a FEMA flood zone
Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones
$4,900/mo
Median rent
46 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
South Palm Beach real estate FAQs
Is South Palm Beach a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want ocean-side living without the maintenance of a house — the town is a compact barrier-island strip dominated by condos and cooperatives. With 50 of 66 active listings on the water and 60 offering pool access, the lifestyle is built around the beach and the Intracoastal. It's especially popular with seasonal residents and downsizers.
Is South Palm Beach expensive?+
It's more approachable than its Palm Beach neighbor: the median list price is $399,000 and some condos start as low as $94,000. At the top end, four listings are priced above $1 million, so you can find luxury homes ($1m+) alongside entry-level units. The average price per square foot is about $378.
What do homes cost in South Palm Beach?+
The median list price is $399,000 with a range from $94,000 to $2.35 million, and the median home size is 1,282 square feet at roughly $378 per square foot. Over the last 12 months only two homes sold, at a median of $217,450, so the small sold sample reflects how tight this market is. Browsing townhomes & condos gives the clearest picture of what's available.
How is the housing market here?+
It's a slow-moving, low-volume market — just two homes sold in the past year, and current listings sit a median of 70 days before going under contract. Sellers are getting about 96% of asking on average, which signals room for buyers to negotiate. Keep an eye on listings that are just reduced for the best value.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Because nearly every property is a condo or cooperative, monthly association fees are a central part of ownership costs, though specific median figures aren't available in the current data. Property taxes run a median of about $4,684 per year. Always confirm the association's dues, reserves, and any assessments before you make an offer.
What schools serve South Palm Beach?+
The most commonly assigned schools in this area are Lantana and Lake Worth, both on the mainland across the Intracoastal. School zoning in Palm Beach County can change, so verify the exact assignment for any specific address with the district before buying.
Is there new construction in South Palm Beach?+
No — there are currently zero new-construction listings, which is typical for a built-out barrier-island town with limited land. The inventory is existing condominiums and cooperatives, including named buildings like Mayfair House, Barclay, and Thirty Five Sixty. If you want newer finishes, look for recently renovated units within the established buildings.
Can I find a gated or 55+ community here?+
Yes — there are 11 active listings in gated communities and 6 in 55+ communities, so both secured and age-restricted options exist. Given the town's popularity with seasonal and retiree buyers, these tend to move when they're priced right. Confirm the age and residency rules with each association.
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