Belair market snapshot (as of June 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.9M ($849 per sq ft), with homes averaging 85 days on market and 7.2 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 5 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.
Belair is a designated historic district in West Palm Beach (ZIP 33405), located just south of downtown near Flagler Drive and the Intracoastal Waterway. It is a small, established residential pocket known for its 1920s and 1930s architecture, brick-paved streets, and mature tropical landscaping.
The housing is period single-family homes in styles including Mediterranean Revival, Mission, and Florida bungalow, many retaining original details such as arched doorways and hardwood floors alongside modern updates. Because the area is built out and historic, nearly every purchase is a resale where condition and the quality of any renovation set where a home lands.
As a designated historic district, exterior changes may be subject to review by the city's historic preservation process; confirm what the designation requires for a specific home before planning any renovation. There may also be an HOA or neighborhood association; confirm the status, dues, and what they cover for a particular property.
The location is the defining feature: minutes to downtown West Palm Beach, the waterfront on Flagler Drive, the Norton Museum of Art, the Kravis Center, and the bridges to Palm Beach, with quick access to I-95 and the airport. Value turns on the home's condition and the lot; this guide reflects the district's general character, so confirm the specifics for a given home.
