El Cid
Homes for Sale in West Palm Beach, FL
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As of October 2026, El Cid in West Palm Beach, FL has 3 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1924–1957; 1 of the 7 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 13 ft).
Last 30 days in El Cid: 1 closed sale (median $6,125,000). As of October 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.
El Cid's pricing story starts with age and size, not square-footage-per-dollar math. A median build year of 1926 against a median 2,926 living square feet tells you this is a community of larger, older homes, where condition and the quality of any renovation work drive value far more than the raw stats do. With only 3 active listings against 120 total homes, there is not enough on-market inventory right now to establish a tight price band — each listing tends to be judged on its own merits.
At 5.1 months of supply, El Cid is sitting in balanced territory, but that number is fragile when the entire active count is in the single digits. A seller with a well-updated property has real leverage because there is so little to compare it against; a buyer needs to move with clear eyes on what a given home's systems and finishes actually are, since the neighborhood's age range — homes built anywhere from 1923 to 2024 — means no two listings are apples to apples.
Figures in this note are as of July 20, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
El Cid right now
🟡 Balanced market. 5.1 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 July 15, 2026. Confidence: Low (3 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated October 20, 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
El Cid is a historic West Palm Beach community mixing early-20th-century homes with newer infill construction, set along gated pathways with pool, dog park, and trail access. A 65% homestead share points to a neighborhood built around long-term, owner-occupied living rather than short-term turnover.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of El Cid. Swipe to explore the community.
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Who El Cid is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a larger, older-home footprint (median near 2,926 sq ft) and willing to budget for age-appropriate updates.
- Buyers who value gated, pathway-and-park-oriented outdoor amenities over dense new-build uniformity.
- Long-term owner-occupants comfortable with a community where most homes carry a homestead exemption.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want to compare five or more similar active listings before making a decision.
- Buyers seeking a turnkey, recently built home with minimal maintenance planning.
- Investors expecting a large, liquid pool of comparable resale inventory.
The market around El Cid
El Cid is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
Across Palm Beach County, 1,171 homes are active and 476 pending (29% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not El Cid specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in El Cid
Live MLS inventory for El Cid. 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.
Active and pending El Cid listings as of 2026-10-20, 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.
El Cid 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 contributors.
Life at El Cid
- Jogging Path · reported on 4 of 9 listings
- Motion Detector(s) · reported on 2 of 9 listings
- Park · reported on 2 of 9 listings
- Picnic Area · reported on 2 of 9 listings
- Playground · reported on 2 of 9 listings
- Security Lights · reported on 1 of 9 listings
- Gated - No Guard · reported on 1 of 9 listings
- Pool · reported on 1 of 9 listings
- Dog Park · reported on 1 of 9 listings
- Trail(s) · reported on 1 of 9 listings
Community amenities as reported across Beaches MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Schools
- Palm Beach County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Palm Beach Public · Elementary
- Conniston Community · Middle
- Forest Hill · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent El Cid 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 El Cid address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Forest Hill High School
The El Cid buying strategy.
If we were buying in El Cid 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 El Cid.
Small inventory, big variance
The single most important fact about El Cid right now is scale: 120 homes total and just 3 currently active. That is not a market you can read off a chart — it is a market you read listing by listing. The year-built spread, 1923 to 2024, means a buyer touring three active homes could be looking at a century-old structure, a mid-century property, and a recent build in the same afternoon, each with entirely different maintenance profiles, systems, and renovation histories.
The community amenities lean toward outdoor and pedestrian life — jogging path, trail(s), park, picnic area, playground, dog park, and a pool — layered with gated access (no guard) and security lighting/motion detectors as physical security features, not a judgment on the area. Verify current amenity status and access rules directly with the HOA before writing an offer, since availability is reported across MLS listings rather than guaranteed by the community itself.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in El Cid. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with only 3 active listings, there is no substitute for knowing the inventory before it hits the portals and understanding how a 1920s build differs from a 2024 build on inspection, insurance, and financing. We walk both sides of that gap — sourcing off-market opportunities where they exist and pressure-testing condition and comps on anything that does list — so you are not guessing your way through a thin market.
El Cid in 15 seconds.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed El Cid sales matched to your home.
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Recently off market in El Cid
Homes in El Cid that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 8 on record.
- 270 Cordova Road · off market
- 281 Granada Road · off market
- 300 Barcelona Road · off market
- 306 Cordova Road · off market
- 308 Barcelona Road · off market
- 309 Valencia Road · off market
- 310 Almeria Road · off market
- 322 Valencia Road · off market
| Location | West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 120 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1923–2024 (median 1926) |
| Typical living area | 2,926 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Fire Alarm, Gated - No Guard, Jogging Path, Security System, Motion Detector(s), None |
| For sale right now | 3 active, 0 pending · median asking $6,795,000 · 5.1 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 65% |
Data as of July 15, 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, “El Cid key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/el-cid-west-palm-beach, data as of July 15, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in El Cid, 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.
Every Home for Sale in El Cid West Palm Beach Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending El Cid West Palm Beach listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 185 Almeria Road · $6,795,000 · 4 bd / 4 ba · listed Jul 22, 2026 · listed by Sotheby's Intl. Realty, Inc.
Recently sold in El Cid West Palm Beach
- 308 Barcelona Road · sold $6,125,000
- 270 Cordova Road · sold $3,900,000
- 281 Granada Road · sold $3,200,000
- 322 Valencia Road · sold $1,680,000
- 300 Barcelona Road · sold $2,999,000
- 306 Cordova Road · sold $4,499,000
Closed sales from the MLS; each page shows the sold price, taxes and value history.
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26% of homes for sale in ZIP 33405 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 (2026-10-20).
El Cid Market Scorecard
El Cid is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 2.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $6,795,000, and homes go under contract in about 186 days.
Typical home value in the 33401 ZIP is $453,686, about 50.4% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: BeachesMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
What it really costs to own in El Cid
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| Property tax | Current owners' bills run a median of $21,185/yr across 6 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-10-20). |
|---|---|
| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Palm Beach County is $1,753/yr (18,387 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. Flood: of 8 listing addresses checked against the FEMA flood map, 88% sit outside the high-risk zone and 12% inside one, where flood insurance is required with a federally backed mortgage. Statewide, a Zone X flood policy runs about $500-$700/yr and a high-risk zone $1,200-$2,500/yr (FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 averages, not quotes). |
| Roof and age | Median build year 1937 across 6 listings. An original roof here would be about 89 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails. |
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 20, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
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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