Neighborhood Report
North Downtown West Palm Beach currently has 28 active single-family listings with a median asking price of $1,712,000. Over the past 6 months, 20 homes have closed at a median sale price of $1,187,500. At the current absorption rate of 3.3 sales per month, existing inventory represents approximately 8.4 months of supply, indicating a market that is buyer-leaning. The median sale-to-list price ratio is 92.0%.
With 8.4 months of inventory, this market is currently buyer-leaning. Active median pricing of $1,712,000 sits above the recent closed median of $1,187,500, while active median LP/SF of $877 compares with a closed median SP/SF of $630. Median active DOM is 65.0 versus 51.0 for closed sales, and the 2 pending or contingent listings point to ongoing buyer engagement near a median pending price of $13,675,000.
Active Listings | Closed Sales (6 Mo) | Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|
Median Price | $1,712,000 | $1,187,500 | 44.2% |
Median $/SF | $877 | $630 | 39.3% |
Median DOM | 65.0 | 51.0 | N/A |
Under $2M currently shows 16 active listings, 7 new listings, 1 pending sales, and 17 closed sales in the 6-month snapshot. Months of supply stands at 5.6, inventory is balanced, and buyer-seller leverage is currently balanced. Median closed price is $1,100,000, average closed price is $1,163,227, median sold $/SF is $619, average DOM is 78.6, median DOM is 51.0, and the median SP/LP ratio is 92.5%.
$2M - $5M currently shows 12 active listings, 2 new listings, 0 pending sales, and 2 closed sales in the 6-month snapshot. Months of supply stands at 36.0, inventory is increasing, and buyer-seller leverage is currently buyer-leaning. Median closed price is $2,062,500, average closed price is $2,062,500, median sold $/SF is $697, average DOM is 70.5, median DOM is 70.5, and the median SP/LP ratio is 88.6%.
$5M - $9M currently shows 0 active listings, 0 new listings, 0 pending sales, and no closed sales in the 6-month snapshot. With no recent closed sales, a conventional months-of-supply measure is not meaningful. Current supply is limited, and market leverage is best assessed property by property.
$9M+ currently shows 0 active listings, 0 new listings, 1 pending sales, and 1 closed sales in the 6-month snapshot. Months of supply stands at 0.0, inventory is absorbed, and buyer-seller leverage is currently seller-leaning. Median closed price is $20,123,180, average closed price is $20,123,180, median sold $/SF is $2,113, average DOM is 367.0, median DOM is 367.0, and the median SP/LP ratio is 85.6%.
Under $2M accounts for 17 of the 20 closed sales and maintains approximately 5.6 months of supply. $2M - $5M carries 12 active listings against 2 closed sales in the past 6 months, producing 36.0 months of supply. The upper tiers remain thinly traded, so individual sales can materially influence market-wide pricing metrics.
Price Band | Active | New | Pend. | Closed | Inv. (Mo) | Market Trend | Avg DOM | Med DOM | Med. SP | Avg. SP | Med.$/SF | SP/LP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Under $2M | 16 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 5.6 | Balanced | 78.6 | 51.0 | $1,100,000 | $1,163,227 | $619 | 92.5% |
$2M – $5M | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 36.0 | Increasing | 70.5 | 70.5 | $2,062,500 | $2,062,500 | $697 | 88.6% |
$5M – $9M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | Limited | — | — | — | — | — | — |
$9M+ | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | Absorbed | 367.0 | 367.0 | $20,123,180 | $20,123,180 | $2,113 | 85.6% |
Under $2M accounts for 17 of the 20 closed sales and maintains approximately 5.6 months of supply. $2M - $5M carries 12 active listings against 2 closed sales in the past 6 months, producing 36.0 months of supply. The upper tiers remain thinly traded, so individual sales can materially influence market-wide pricing metrics.
This section segments the market by lot size to show how land size is influencing both current asking prices and recent closed pricing. Larger lots continue to support higher asking-price ceilings, while smaller and medium lots account for most current inventory and transaction activity.
Lot Size | Active | Closed | Median LP | Median SP | Closed SP/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0–6,000 sf | 13 | 6 | $1,650,000 | $1,017,500 | $538 |
6,001–10,000 sq ft | 12 | 10 | $1,572,000 | $1,150,000 | $721 |
10,000+ sq ft | 3 | 4 | $3,495,000 | $1,937,500 | $643 |
Recent closed sales show a median DOM of 51.0, with a highest sale price of $20,123,180 and a lowest sale price of $550,000. Smaller and medium lots remain the center of transaction volume, while larger parcels continue to support higher pricing ceilings and more selective buyer pools.
Breaking the market by living area highlights where buyer demand is concentrating and how efficiently different home sizes are trading. Smaller and mid-sized homes continue to anchor transactional depth, while larger properties contribute more to top-end pricing and wider negotiation ranges.
Home Size | Active | Closed | Median LP | Median SP | Median SP/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0–2,000 sq ft | 14 | 10 | $1,225,000 | $1,075,000 | $700 |
2,001–3,500 sq ft | 8 | 8 | $2,149,450 | $1,485,000 | $561 |
3,501–5,000 sq ft | 6 | 1 | $3,822,500 | $2,025,000 | $481 |
5,000+ sq ft | 0 | 1 | — | $20,123,180 | $2,113 |
Active DOM Tiers
• 0–30 days: 9 active listings.
• 31–90 days: 10 active listings.
• 90+ days: 9 active listings.
Band | Closed Sales |
|---|---|
Under $500 | 4 (20%) |
$500 - $749 | 8 (40%) |
$750 - $999 | 6 (30%) |
$1,000 - $1,249 | 1 (5%) |
$1,250 - $1,499 | 0 (0%) |
$1,500+ | 1 (5%) |
The $500 - $749 range is the most common price tier, representing 40% of closed sales. This band continues to define the market's practical trading range and provides the clearest indicator of everyday buyer demand.
At 8.4 months of supply, North Downtown West Palm Beach is buyer-leaning. The market remains highly segmented by price.
Under $2M is the most active segment, with 17 closed sales over the past 6 months, 16 active listings and approximately 5.6 months of supply. This tier continues to provide the market’s deepest transaction activity.
$2M - $5M has 12 active listings and 2 closed sales over the past 6 months. Approximately 36.0 months of supply gives buyers materially more leverage in this range.
Overall negotiating conditions reflect a median sale-to-list ratio of 92.0%. Leverage varies substantially by price segment.
There are 28 active listings and 2 pending or contingent properties. Median active DOM is 65.0 days; 9 listings have been on the market more than 90 days, underscoring the importance of pricing and condition.
The active median asking price of $1,712,000 compares with the 6-month closed median of $1,187,500. Closed sales are occurring at a median $630 per square foot, and the current pace of 3.3 sales per month is supporting 8.4 months of inventory.
Buyers can find the greatest negotiating leverage among slower-moving higher-priced listings. Sellers should anchor pricing to recent closed sales and competing inventory.