229 Dorchester J, West Palm Beach, FL 33417
Sources: BeachesMLS (listings + 12-mo closed sales), FEMA, modeled insurance. Interpretation: Momentum Research. Data notes
As of September 6, 2026, 229 Dorchester J in Dorchester Condo, West Palm Beach is listed at $75,000 (646 sq ft, about $116 per sq ft). That is 29% above Dorchester Condo's median closed sale of $58,000 over the last 12 months (10 recorded sales). Per square foot it is above the community's recent $96/sq ft by about 21%. It has been 10 days on market, well inside the community's typical 127 days. Listing facts: built in 1972, waterfront, HOA dues of $385/mo. Figures are from the MLS record and county data; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
- No CDD assessment on record
- Built 1972 · 54 yrs
- 646 sq ft of living area
- 10 days on market
- HOA $385/mo (per listing)
This home’s history
- 1972BuiltPer public record
- Aug 29, 2026First trackedObserved at $75,000
- NowActiveCurrently for sale
Build year is from public record. Listing milestones reflect movewithmomentum.com’s own observations since we began tracking this listing and are not the MLS listing history; dates and prices are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Estimated monthly payment
- Principal & interest $388/mo 44%
- Taxes $66/mo 7%
- Insurance $41/mo 5%
- HOA $385/mo 44%
$879/mo at 20% down, 30-yr @ 6.71% · edit any field to update.
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Momentum Property Score
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A 0-100 score built from objective property and market data: flood risk, insurance, pricing, supply, affordability, and recent sales. Higher means more measures line up in a buyer’s favor. It reflects only the factors below.
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The Momentum read
🟡 Asking $116 per square foot, about 21% above the community’s $96 median. DORCHESTER CONDO’s 12-month median sold price per square foot is $96. MLS facts: BeachesMLS closed sales. A per-square-foot gap is context, not an appraisal; condition, lot, and view set the final number here.
What’s unique here: no CDD assessment.
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Updated September 6, 2026 · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
About this home
Spacious and well-maintained condo located in 55+ Century Village! 1/1.5 CORNER offers a comfortable, easy-living layout with a generous living and dining area, abundant natural light, and attractive wood-look flooring. The functional kitchen provides plenty of cabinet and counter space, while the oversized bedroom suite features ample closet space and a private full bath.
A second bath adds convenience for guests. Clean, inviting, and ready for its next owner to enjoy or update to their own taste. Close to Hastings Fitness Center and the Dorchester Pool!
Enjoy the active 55+ lifestyle of Century Village West Palm Beach... ... offering a large clubhouse with theater, indoor and outdoor pools, clubs, card and billiard rooms, tennis, pickleball, bocce, shuffleboard, transportation services, a separate fitness center, gated entrances, and 24-hour roving security.
Conveniently located in West Palm Beach with easy access to shopping, dining, medical services, major roadways, Palm Beach International Airport, downtown West Palm Beach, and the beaches of the Palm Beaches
Description provided by RE/MAX Direct and reproduced from the MLS; not independently verified.
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Provided via the BeachesMLS Internet Data Exchange · 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 guaranteedIDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate.The Messtimate
This is a deliberately dumb estimate — living area times a range of recent neighborhood $/sq ft, and nothing else. It is not an appraisal, not market value, and not a valuation of this home. Even a tight range from comparable sales can’t price a specific home — here’s why.
Actual list price: $75,000 — compare it against the range above. The Messtimate is a blind sqft estimate; the list price reflects this specific home.
A 29% spread on the same house — and that gap is exactly what an automated guess can't see:
- Condition & updates — a 1972 home may have had its roof, kitchen, or HVAC replaced since, or not; sq ft can't see either.
- The lot — this listing is waterfront; water frontage is priced far off a per-sq-ft average of the neighborhood.
- Outliers skew it — one flip or distressed sale in the comps drags the whole $/sq ft up or down.
- Carrying costs & concessions — this home carries HOA dues of $385/mo; with insurance and any seller-paid buydown, that changes what a buyer actually pays, and a sq ft estimate ignores all of it.
And here's what the live market is doing — which the number above ignores entirely:
- This home: 10 days on market vs. a 127-day community median
- 8232 active listings competing, 2535 under contract
For reference, this home is listed at $75,000 ($116/sq ft) — a number set with analysis a Messtimate can't do.
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Methodology: 646 sq ft × $84–$108/sq ft from recent nearby closed sales (public records). Estimate for general information only; not an appraisal, valuation, or offer. Updated September 6, 2026.
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Recent sales activity in DORCHESTER CONDO
Recent comparable closed sales near this home, from public records. Summary figures are for general reference only and are not a valuation of this property. See the DORCHESTER CONDO neighborhood guide for more.
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Comparable recent sales
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Investment snapshot
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Buyer research checklist
Items worth confirming for 229 Dorchester J, chosen from what the record shows. This is general guidance, not advice about this specific property.
- Built in 1972 (54 years): ask for the roof and HVAC replacement dates — insurers commonly ask for roof age on homes this old, and it changes the premium.
- Condominium: request the association's budget, reserves, the most recent milestone or structural inspection report, and two years of meeting minutes before relying on the dues.
- Look up the parcel on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and confirm with your insurer whether flood insurance is required.
- Get a homeowners insurance quote for this specific address in Palm Beach County; a wind-mitigation inspection and, on older homes, a four-point inspection can change the premium.
- Waterfront: confirm seawall or dock condition and permits, and ask who owns and maintains the shoreline.
- Listed living area is 646 sq ft: verify it against the property appraiser's record and measure before relying on it.
- Order a survey to confirm lot boundaries and easements.
- Review permit history with the county.
- Property taxes: the estimate on this page (about $788/yr) assumes reassessment at the list price; the seller's homestead cap does not transfer, so their current bill is not a guide.
- Confirm school zoning directly with the district.
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| Listing record | BeachesMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 6, 2026) |
| Community market stats | BeachesMLS closed sales, as of September 6, 2026 |
| Flood zone & elevation | Not verified for this address — look it up at msc.fema.gov |
| Taxes & monthly cost | Estimated from county rates; not a quote |
| Insurance figure | Modeled estimate; obtain a real quote before offering |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments; verify with the district |
Momentum Research lines are our own analysis of BeachesMLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates are informational, not appraisals or advice. Methodology: how Momentum scores are computed.
Frequently asked questions
How big is 229 Dorchester J and when was it built?
Per the listing record, 229 Dorchester J was built in 1972 and has 646 sq ft of living area, 1 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Living area and lot size come from the MLS record and should be verified against the county property appraiser.
What community is 229 Dorchester J in?
229 Dorchester J is in Dorchester Condo in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County. The community section on this page shows recent closed sales, days on market, and active inventory for Dorchester Condo from the same MLS data.
Does 229 Dorchester J have an HOA, and how much are the dues?
The listing reports HOA dues of $385 per month. Dues, what they cover, and the community's rules should be confirmed from the association's current documents before relying on them.
Why might property taxes on 229 Dorchester J differ from the current owner's?
The estimate on this page (about $788 per year) assumes reassessment at the list price. Florida's Save Our Homes rule caps annual assessment increases for homesteaded owners, and the assessment resets after a sale, so a new owner's bill may differ from the seller's. Any tax figure shown here is an estimate, not the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser and tax collector.
Is 229 Dorchester J in a flood zone?
A flood designation has not been verified for this address. Look up the parcel on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) and confirm with your insurer.
Can I rely on the figures on this page?
No. Estimated taxes, insurance, payments, and any market or comparable-sales summary are opinions and estimates for general information only and should not be relied upon. Verify all information independently before making any decision.
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