Palm Beach Shores
Homes for Sale in West Palm Beach, FL
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Market Heat
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As of September 2026, Palm Beach Shores in West Palm Beach, FL has 7 homes for sale, asking from $1,475,000 to $3,025,000 (median $2,675,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 17 recorded sales closed at a median of $1,750,000, $814 per square foot, a median 44 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking (+6% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1950–2026 with 4 new construction; 3 of 19 report an HOA (median $2,682/mo); 1 of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 4 ft). At the median price and Palm Beach County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.72 mills, annual property tax runs about $32,760 ($31,980 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL · ZIP 33404, 33435, 33480 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 115 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1938–2024 (median 1956) |
| Typical living area | 1,818 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 84%, condos 16% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | None, Spa/Hot Tub, Boating, Elevator(s), Fire Sprinkler System, Fitness Center |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $1,750,000 median across 17 closed sales · $814 per sq ft · +6.1% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 44 median |
| For sale right now | 6 active, 0 pending · median asking $2,435,000 · 4.8 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 56% |
Data as of September 12, 2026. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Palm Beach Shores key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/palm-beach-shores, data as of September 12, 2026.
Last 30 days in Palm Beach Shores: 3 new listings (median asking $1,750,000). As of September 18, 2026, All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Palm Beach Shores
Live MLS inventory for Palm Beach Shores. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
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Active · 16 daysActive and pending Palm Beach Shores listings as of 2026-09-17, priced high to low. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. Tap any home to ask about it.
Palm Beach Shores is a barrier-island enclave trading at a median of $1.7M — $854 per square foot — with homes moving in just over three weeks. The nearly 20% year-over-year climb signals pricing power in a sliver market where waterfront parcels, ocean proximity, and a finite lot count compress supply. Condition, water access, and vintage determine the spread, but the median itself reflects a community reset well above pre-pandemic norms.
With only 18 closings in our measurement window and a market-heat score of 81, this is a thin, competitive tape. Sellers hold the tempo; buyers need pre-approval in hand and a decisiveness that matches the 21-day median. Inventory turns over quickly, and hesitation costs deals in markets this tight.
Palm Beach Shores right now
🟡 Balanced market. 4.8 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Beaches MLS records, as of September 12, 2026. Confidence: High (6 active and pending listings, 17 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($1.75M) is up 6.1% from the prior 12 months ($1.65M) and up 312% since 2012. With about 17 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12. Confidence: High (17 and 17 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 19, 2026 · Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Palm Beach Shores market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.75M ($814 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 44 days on market for closed sales, and 4.8 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is up 6% from the prior 12 months and up 312% since 2012, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (17 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33404 (West Palm Beach), 154 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $470K ($319/sq ft), down 1.1% year over year, with a median 37 days on market. Right now 59 active and 16 pending listings put supply at about 5.1 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33404 housing market and the Palm Beach County market.
Palm Beach Shores is a community of 115 homes in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, built between 1938 and 2024 (median 1956), with a median living area of about 1,818 square feet. 56% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Palm Beach Shores occupies a narrow barrier island between the Intracoastal and the Atlantic, where scarcity and oceanside geography anchor a median well into seven figures. The market moves fast — three weeks on average — and the 300% appreciation since 2012 reflects the structural constraints of island real estate in a high-demand corridor.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Palm Beach Shores is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with liquid capital above $1.7M seeking oceanfront or near-ocean living on a barrier island with limited future supply.
- Investors or second-home buyers who understand that scarcity and geography command premiums and are comfortable with fast timelines and competitive offers.
- Downsizers or relocators prioritizing Atlantic access and proximity to West Palm Beach infrastructure over resort-style amenities or large homesites.
Probably not for
- Buyers requiring extended search windows, multiple showings, or negotiating room — inventory turns over in three weeks and sellers hold pricing power.
- First-time or contingent buyers without pre-approval and ready capital; this market does not accommodate financing delays or protracted due diligence.
- Households seeking community amenities, large lots, or affordability below seven figures — Palm Beach Shores trades on location scarcity, not value per square foot.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 12 of each year, from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($1.75M) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($1.65M) IS the +6.1% one-year change.
Windows contain 6 to 24 sales each (17 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
19% of homes for sale in ZIP 33404 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-19).
Palm Beach Shores Market Scorecard
Palm Beach Shores is currently a balanced market. About 4.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $2,435,000, and homes go under contract in about 44 days.
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Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Palm Beach Shores on the map.
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Listing locations from Beaches MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Palm Beach County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Lincoln · Elementary
- John F. Kennedy (Palm Beach) · Middle
- William T. Dwyer · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Palm Beach Shores listings and can change; always confirm with Palm Beach County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Shop the zone: Homes zoned for William T. Dwyer High School
The Palm Beach Shores buying strategy.
If we were buying in Palm Beach Shores today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Palm Beach Shores.
A barrier-island market with finite inventory and ocean tension
Palm Beach Shores sits on Singer Island, bordered by water on both sides and hemmed in by municipal boundaries that fix the developable footprint. The community's value proposition is geographic: oceanfront or near-ocean living within a self-contained town, minutes from the amenities and infrastructure of West Palm Beach. The median price of $1.7M reflects the premium commanded by Atlantic access, Intracoastal views, and the tight supply inherent to barrier-island zoning. Homes here range from mid-century originals to recent teardown-rebuilds; condition and proximity to the beach drive the price differential within the market.
The 21-day median DOM and 81 heat score point to a seller-favored environment with minimal negotiation latitude. Inventory is lean — our 18-closure sample is representative of a market that does not flood the MLS with choices. Year-over-year appreciation of 19.1% outpaces much of the county, and the 300% run since 2012 tracks the broader coastal recalibration that has pushed barrier-island communities into a higher pricing tier. Buyers here should expect competition, fast timelines, and pricing that reflects scarcity more than square footage. The per-square-foot median of $854 is a blended number; oceanfront will command a steep premium, while off-beach homes trade on views, walkability, and lot configuration.
Palm Beach Shores lacks the resort amenities of neighboring enclaves, but it offers something increasingly rare: a small, quiet town footprint with direct Atlantic access and proximity to regional retail, dining, and airports. The trade-off is inventory scarcity and pricing that admits only well-capitalized buyers. This is not a market for contingent offers or extended due diligence. If your timeline or budget is flexible, you will lose deals.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Palm Beach Shores. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Palm Beach Shores buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 5 factors (7.0). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +312% since 2012; Recent Direction +6.1% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 4.8 months of supply; Owner Commitment 56% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 95.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
Barrier-island markets reward speed and local intelligence. Momentum's brokerage team knows which off-market whispers matter, how to position an offer in a 21-day median market, and when a listing is overpriced relative to condition and access. We will tell you if a home is fairly priced for its lot, if the seller has realistic expectations, and whether the community's scarcity premium justifies the ask. In thin markets like Palm Beach Shores, where 18 closings define the tempo, having a broker who understands valuation nuance and can move quickly is the difference between securing a property and watching it close in someone else's name.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $2,185/month (about $26,220/yr) · median of 10 MLS listings, most billed monthly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $2,185 per month ($26,220 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 10 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed monthly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Palm Beach Shores buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 17, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33404/33435/33480)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (326 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Beaches MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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