Cresthaven Townhomes Sec 5 Condo
Homes for Sale in West Palm Beach, FL
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Market Heat
Cresthaven Townhomes Section 5 is a condominium subdivision in West Palm Beach where price is set almost entirely by condition and deferred maintenance. The median of $154,500 reflects a market dominated by investor-grade units and first-time buyers willing to take on improvement projects. Finishes are dated, and the properties that close quickly tend to be either unusually updated or aggressively priced.
The year-over-year climb of 36.1% looks dramatic on paper, but context matters: this is recovery from a depressed baseline, not luxury appreciation. Median days on market at 43 suggests deliberate buyers who know what they're buying into. If you're considering a unit here, budget for what the HOA docs reveal and what the inspection uncovers—not just the purchase price.
Cresthaven Townhomes Sec 5 Condo right now
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($154K) is up 36.1% from the prior 12 months ($114K). With about 7 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 July 15. Confidence: Low (12 and 4 sales in the two windows).
What's unique here: the median sale price is about 66% below the typical Palm Beach County sale ($154K vs $460K, trailing 12 months, Beaches MLS records).
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Updated July 15, 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
Cresthaven Townhomes Sec 5 Condo market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $154K ($113 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 43 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 36% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (12 closings in the current window).
Cresthaven Townhomes Section 5 is a condominium community in West Palm Beach trading at a median of $154,500, where value is heavily condition-dependent and the buyer pool skews toward investors and budget-focused first-timers willing to renovate.
Who Cresthaven Townhomes Sec 5 Condo is best for.
Best for
- First-time buyers with trade skills or contractor relationships who can improve a unit over time and live below the median rent in the area
- Small-scale investors seeking cash-flow rental product at an entry price point where cap rates can work if you buy right
- Buyers prioritizing West Palm Beach location over finishes, willing to trade condition for proximity and a lower monthly obligation
Probably not for
- Buyers stretched at the median price with no reserves for repairs, special assessments, or unexpected HOA increases
- Anyone expecting modern amenities, resort-style common areas, or a newly built condo experience
- Purchasers who need immediate resale liquidity or are counting on continued double-digit price appreciation to make the deal work
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 15 of each year, from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($154K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($114K) IS the +36.1% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 13 sales each (12 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.
The Cresthaven Townhomes Sec 5 Condo buying strategy.
If we were buying in Cresthaven Townhomes Sec 5 Condo 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 Cresthaven Townhomes Sec 5 Condo.
What the market posture tells you
Twelve closings over the trailing year and a median time on market of 43 days point to a small, patient market. This is not a community where bidding wars erupt or where cosmetic updates alone justify a premium. Buyers here are conducting due diligence—reviewing association financials, comparing recent sales, and pricing in the cost of deferred work.
The median price per square foot of $113 is consistent with older attached product in non-waterfront Palm Beach County. The 36.1% year-over-year change reflects a snapback from prior lows, not a structural shift in desirability. Expect the market to stabilize as inventory normalizes and the post-recovery buyers who drove the recent uptick move on to other opportunities.
No community amenities are evident in current listings, so what you see in the unit and the monthly fee structure is what you get. Read the association documents carefully. Reserves, special assessments, and roof/exterior maintenance responsibilities will matter more to your total cost of ownership than the purchase price itself.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Cresthaven Townhomes Sec 5 Condo. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Momentum's West Palm Beach agents know how to read HOA financials, identify which units have been maintained and which haven't, and help you model true carry costs in older condo stock. We will walk the property with you, point out what the listing photos don't show, and tell you when a deal that looks like a bargain is actually a liability. If a unit at Cresthaven isn't right for your budget or timeline, we'll say so before you waste time on an offer.
Cresthaven Townhomes Sec 5 Condo in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2013 (92 transactions analyzed) |
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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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