Dorchester
Condos for Sale in West Palm Beach, FL
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As of September 2026, Dorchester Condo in West Palm Beach, FL has 4 homes for sale, asking from $75,000 to $155,000 (median $100,944). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 10 recorded sales closed at a median of $58,000, $96 per square foot, a median 127 days on market, sellers accepting 78% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1972–1972; 14 of 14 report an HOA (median $458/mo); none of the 9 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 17 ft). At the median price and Palm Beach County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.72 mills, annual property tax runs about $1,090.
| Location | West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL · ZIP 33417 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 69 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1972–1988 (median 1972) |
| Typical living area | 646 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | condos 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Billiard Room, Fitness Center, Clubhouse, Courtesy Bus, Gated with Guard, Pool |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $58,000 median across 10 closed sales · $96 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 127 median |
| For sale right now | 3 active, 0 pending · median asking $86,888 · 3.6 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 35% |
Data as of September 20, 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, “Dorchester Condo key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/dorchester-condo, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Dorchester: 2 new listings (median asking $115,000). As of September 23, 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 Dorchester Condo
Live MLS inventory for Dorchester Condo. 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 · 27 daysActive and pending Dorchester Condo listings as of 2026-09-24, 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.
Every Home for Sale in Dorchester Condo Right Now (4)
All 4 active and pending Dorchester Condo listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 173 Dorchester H #173 · $155,000 · 2 bd / 1.5 ba · listed Sep 23, 2026 · listed by RE/MAX Direct
- 229 Dorchester J · $75,000 · 1 bd / 1.5 ba · listed Aug 27, 2026 · listed by RE/MAX Direct
- 144 Dorchester G · $115,000 · 2 bd / 1.5 ba · listed Aug 8, 2026 · listed by Jordyn Taylor Properties, LLC
- 52 Dorchester · $86,888 · 1 bd / 1.5 ba · listed Jun 25, 2026 · listed by Plum Tree Realty
Dorchester Condo is a $58,000-median micro-market in West Palm Beach where price is driven almost entirely by condition, unit size, and the building's investor base. At $95.56 per square foot, these condos trade at a fraction of the county's single-family or newer-construction condo benchmarks—you're buying square footage at the lowest tier of the county's ownership ladder, and that shapes everything about the transaction.
Median time on market is 127 days, which tells you this is not a liquid impulse-buy segment. Buyers here are often balancing affordability, renovation appetite, and HOA scrutiny; sellers are learning that pricing optimism costs months. If you're considering Dorchester, reconcile your budget with the reality of older-stock maintenance and make sure you understand the association's rules on rentals and capital reserves.
Dorchester Condo right now
🟡 Balanced market. 3.6 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 20, 2026. Confidence: Medium (3 active and pending listings, 10 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated September 24, 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
Dorchester Condo market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $58K ($96 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 127 days on market for closed sales, and 3.6 months of supply, a balanced market.
In ZIP 33417 (West Palm Beach), 423 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $210K ($198/sq ft), down 6.4% year over year, with a median 62 days on market. Right now 172 active and 59 pending listings put supply at about 7.7 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33417 housing market and the Palm Beach County market.
County records show 6 qualified sales in Dorchester Condo across 2024–2025 (5 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $120,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Dorchester Condo is a community of 69 homes in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, built between 1972 and 1988 (median 1972), with a median living area of about 646 square feet. 35% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Dorchester Condo is a compact, older condominium property in West Palm Beach where entry-level pricing and sub-$100 per-square-foot metrics attract cost-focused buyers willing to trade polish for price.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Dorchester Condo is best for.
Best for
- First-time buyers with tight budgets who can handle cosmetic updates and want to stop renting for less than $60,000
- Cash investors seeking high cash-on-cash return from affordable rental inventory in West Palm Beach
- Downsizers or single buyers prioritizing low monthly overhead and willing to trade amenities for price
Probably not for
- Buyers who need turnkey condition, modern finishes, or cannot manage deferred maintenance and association complexity
- Anyone requiring quick resale liquidity or counting on short-term appreciation to recover acquisition costs
- Households expecting resort-style amenities, on-site management responsiveness, or newer-construction build quality
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($58K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 1 to 10 sales each (10 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.
18% of homes for sale in ZIP 33417 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 (2026-09-24).
Dorchester Condo Market Scorecard
Dorchester Condo is currently a balanced market. About 3.6 months of supply, a median asking price of $86,888, and homes go under contract in about 46 days.
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Dorchester Condo, West Palm Beach
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. 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.
Dorchester Condo on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
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
- Grassy Waters · Elementary
- Bear Lakes · Middle
- Palm Beach Lakes · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Dorchester Condo listings and can change; always confirm with Palm Beach County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Dorchester Condo address.
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The Dorchester Condo buying strategy.
If we were buying in Dorchester 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 Dorchester Condo.
The lowest-cost ownership path in Palm Beach County
With a median price of $58,000 and $95.56 per square foot, Dorchester Condo sits at the threshold of market-rate ownership in Palm Beach County. These are small-format units in an older building, priced for buyers who can handle deferred cosmetics, navigate association governance, and either live with or strategically invest in light renovation. There's wide variation in condition—some units are move-in ready if your tolerance for dated finishes is high, others need work before they're financeable.
The 127-day median time on market is instructive. This isn't a hot-offer environment; buyers are selective, often financing is tight, and HOA approval adds time. Sellers who price at the top of the range wait. Sellers who acknowledge condition and price accordingly close faster. For buyers, the upside is negotiating room and the chance to own outright—or rent strategically—for less than a year's rent in many West Palm Beach markets.
The building offers no marquee amenities identified in current MLS records; what you're buying is location within West Palm Beach and an affordable foothold. Confirm the HOA's financial health, review special-assessment history, and understand rental restrictions if you're considering this as an investment. At this price point, the association's stability and reserve funding are at least as important as the unit's finish level.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Dorchester Condo. 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 Dorchester Condo 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 3 factors (3.3). Basis: Liquidity & Demand 3.6 months of supply; Owner Commitment 35% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 78.2% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
Dorchester Condo requires a broker who knows how to underwrite older condos, read HOA documents for red flags, and price competitively in a slow-turn market. We pull comps by condition tier, flag maintenance liabilities before you're under contract, and tell sellers exactly what their unit's finish level will support. If you're a first-time buyer stretching for ownership or an investor modeling cash flow, we'll walk you through the variables that matter—reserve funding, rental caps, insurance claims—not just square footage and list price.
Dorchester Condo in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $475/month (about $5,700/yr) · median of 90 MLS listings, most billed monthly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $475 per month ($5,700 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 90 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 Dorchester Condo buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Dorchester Condo sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 24, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 33417)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2016 (50 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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