Ellamar Homes for Sale in West Palm Beach, FL

West Palm Beach · Palm Beach County

An established South of Southern pocket in West Palm Beach, character homes a short walk from the Intracoastal and Flagler Drive.

South End / SoSoWalk to Flagler DriveCharacter homes

Live Market Pulse

48/100
Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.

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Built fromLive BeachesMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS

$1.76M

Median Price

5.1mo

Supply

195days

Avg DOM

Soft

Seller Leverage

$808/sf

Median $/Sqft

n/a

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Ellamar is a small, established residential pocket inside West Palm Beach's South End, the area locally called SoSo (South of Southern), set just west of Flagler Drive and the Intracoastal in the 33405 ZIP. Reporting describes the South End broadly as one of the city's most sought-after near-water enclaves, with a housing mix that runs from renovated mid-century cottages to newer coastal homes and a thin top end of waterfront-adjacent properties. This is a condition-and-position market: the lot, the proximity to Flagler and the water, and the level of renovation set the number far more than any headline figure. The read is to confirm the home type, the flood and elevation picture this close to the Intracoastal, and the renovation math, then comp within the South End rather than to a city-wide average."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Ellamar market snapshot (as of June 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.8M ($808 per sq ft), with homes averaging 195 days on market and 5.1 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 7 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Ellamar is an established residential subdivision in West Palm Beach's South End (ZIP 33405), part of the area locally nicknamed SoSo, for South of Southern, that runs south of Southern Boulevard along the Intracoastal corridor west of Flagler Drive.

The South End housing stock dates largely to the 1940s and 1950s, with reporting describing a mix that spans mid-century ranch-style homes, renovated cottages, newer coastal builds, and a limited, highly prized waterfront-adjacent tier. Confirm the exact home type and vintage for a specific property, since Ellamar itself includes both single-family homes and some townhomes.

The draw is the walkable, near-water setting: residents walk and bike along Flagler Drive on the Intracoastal, and the location sits minutes from downtown West Palm Beach and Palm Beach International. As an established neighborhood, confirm whether a specific home carries any HOA obligation and what it covers.

Value here turns on condition, the lot, and how close a home sits to Flagler and the water. This guide reflects the South End's general character; confirm the specifics, including flood zone and elevation, for a given home before relying on them.

Quick Match

Who Ellamar is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want an established, walkable South End home near the Intracoastal
Buyers drawn to mid-century character and renovation potential
Buyers who value walking and biking distance to Flagler Drive and the water
Buyers comfortable confirming flood, elevation, and condition

Probably not for

Buyers who want a gated community with resort amenities
Buyers who want turnkey new construction with a builder warranty
Buyers unwilling to read the flood and elevation picture near the water
Buyers who want the lowest possible carrying cost away from the coast

Market Pulse

How Ellamar is performing right now

48/100
momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

5.1Months of supplytight

73Median days on marketdays

0 : 3Under contract vs for salestrong demand

7Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

+69%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from BeachesMLS, as of June 15, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Ellamar listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare or West Palm Beach. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now3 : 0active : pending

For sale3

Pending0

Sold 12mo7

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Ellamar buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Ellamar

Live MLS inventory for Ellamar. 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.

135 Churchill Road home for sale in Ellamar

Active · 13 daysTop listing

$7,350,000

5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,713 sqft · built 2023

135 Churchill Road, West Palm Beach, 33405

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens of PB

368 Potter Road home for sale in Ellamar

Active · 73 days

$5,950,000

5 bd · 6 ba · 4,350 sqft · built 2026

368 Potter Road, West Palm Beach, 33405

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens of PB

315 Ellamar Road home for sale in Ellamar

Active · 499 days

$4,650,000

5 bd · 5.5 ba · 3,954 sqft · built 2025

315 Ellamar Road, West Palm Beach, 33405

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by Tangent Realty Corp

Active and pending Ellamar listings as of 2026-06-15, 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.

Interactive Map

Ellamar on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from BeachesMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from Ellamar. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Flagler Drive and the Intracoastal~2 to 5 min · walk or short drive east

Downtown West Palm Beach and Clematis~10 to 15 min · north

Palm Beach International (PBI)~10 to 15 min · west

I-95 (Southern or Forest Hill)~5 to 10 min · north-south interstate

Palm Beach island and the ocean~10 to 15 min · via Southern Blvd bridge

Worth Avenue, Palm Beach~15 to 20 min · east

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

Ellamar (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Palm Beach County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

Ellamar is served by Palm Beach County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Ellamar address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value in and around Ellamar and the South End, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Ellamar

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Ellamar, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is durable demand for the walkable, near-water South End, where condition, the lot, and proximity to Flagler and the Intracoastal drive value. The watch items are flood and elevation near the water and the wide condition spread across older stock.

Sought-after near-water South End location

BullishA walkable South End pocket minutes from Flagler Drive, the Intracoastal, downtown, and the airport supports durable demand. impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Sought-after near-water South End location

Older stock, wide condition spread

Neutral1940s and 1950s origins mean condition and renovation level vary widely; confirm the home's systems and updates for a specific property. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Older stock, wide condition spread

Flood and elevation near the Intracoastal

NeutralProximity to the water makes flood zone, elevation, and insurability a core part of the read for a specific home. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Flood and elevation near the Intracoastal

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Ellamar, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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June 2025
Market
South End (SoSo) profiled as a sought-after near-water West Palm enclave
A 2025 neighborhood guide profiled the South End, the SoSo area that includes Ellamar, as a desirable near-water enclave with a housing mix from renovated mid-century cottages to newer coastal homes, and cited a South End median around the seven-figure range. Why it matters: Demand for the walkable, near-water setting is the durable draw; condition and proximity to Flagler and the water set where a specific home lands. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

The Strategy

The Ellamar buying strategy.

If we were buying in Ellamar, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Confirm the home type and vintage. Verify whether a property is a single-family home or townhome, its build era, and any HOA obligation and inclusions.

Read the flood and elevation picture. This close to the Intracoastal, confirm the flood zone, base elevation, and what wind and flood insurance will cost.

Read the renovation math. On older South End stock, confirm the roof, systems, and updates and budget the cost to bring a dated home current.

Comp within the South End. Price against the closest comparable SoSo sales, weighted for proximity to Flagler and the water, not a city-wide average.

Verify the school zoning by address. Confirm the exact assignment with the School District of Palm Beach County for a specific home.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

An updated character home a short walk from Flagler, priced to comparable South End sales.

Biggest Risk

Underbudgeting renovation, or misjudging flood, elevation, and insurability near the water.

Best Lot

Homes closer to Flagler and the Intracoastal, and updated ones, hold value over dated interior ones.

Smart Timing

Demand for the South End is durable; condition and position matter more than timing.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Ellamar is an established residential subdivision in West Palm Beach's South End, the SoSo area south of Southern Boulevard set west of Flagler Drive and the Intracoastal in ZIP 33405. The South End housing stock dates largely to the 1940s and 1950s and runs from mid-century ranch homes and renovated cottages to newer coastal builds, with Ellamar itself including single-family homes and some townhomes. This guide reflects the South End's general character; value turns on condition, the lot, and proximity to Flagler and the water, so confirm the home type, any HOA obligation, the condition, the flood zone and elevation, and the school assignment by address for a specific home before relying on them.

Ellamar Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Ellamar.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Ellamar today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: original cottages and ranches

$1.10M to $1.38M

Older or smaller mid-century homes, the more attainable way into the South End. The cost to update drives value.

Lowest entry

Core: renovated South End homes

$1.38M to $5.10M

Updated cottages and coastal homes with newer kitchens, baths, and systems, the heart of the market. Condition and position set where these land.

Most inventory

High: newer or near-water homes

$5.10M to $5.17M

Newer coastal builds and homes closest to Flagler and the water, the top of the local range. Position and finish drive the premium.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$1.76M buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$1.10M to $1.38M

Entry: original cottages and ranches

Older or smaller mid-century homes, the more attainable way into the South End. The cost to update drives value.

$1.38M to $5.10M

Core: renovated South End homes

Updated cottages and coastal homes with newer kitchens, baths, and systems, the heart of the market. Condition and position set where these land.

$5.10M to $5.17M

High: newer or near-water homes

Newer coastal builds and homes closest to Flagler and the water, the top of the local range. Position and finish drive the premium.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Ellamar, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Better lots and views resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Ellamar is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Ellamar holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

No CDD on the tax billStrong

Central West Palm Beach locationStrong

Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong

$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive

All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Ellamar

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Underbudgeting the carrying costs
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The walkable, near-water South End setting is the draw. The deal is won or lost on condition, proximity to the water, and the flood and elevation read.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.8B+ · Buy Score

Resale Strength8.0/10

Renovation Risk5.8/10

Location Efficiency9.0/10

Long-Term Defensibility8.0/10

Carrying Cost Advantage7.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Ellamar is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live BeachesMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live BeachesMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from BeachesMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

Homes closer to Flagler and the water hold value best
Condition is the biggest swing across older stock
Confirm the flood zone, elevation, and insurability
The walkable near-water setting is the durable draw
Comp within the South End, not a city-wide average

At Ellamar the value drivers are the home's condition, the lot, and how close it sits to Flagler Drive and the Intracoastal, in an established South End pocket of older stock. Renovated homes and those nearer the water hold value over dated interior ones. Because the area is near-water, confirm the flood zone, elevation, and insurability for a specific home, and compare against the closest comparable South End sales rather than a city-wide average.

The 15-Second Verdict

Ellamar in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established, walkable South End home near the Intracoastal.

Strong onA sought-after near-water location, walkability to Flagler Drive, and quick access to downtown, the airport, and Palm Beach.

WatchThe flood and elevation picture, the condition of older stock, and the home type by property.

Not forBuyers who want a gated community, resort amenities, or turnkey new construction.

The edgeA renovated character home a short walk from the water in the South End is a durable hold when condition and flood check out.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Established South End / SoSo pocket
Short walk to Flagler Drive and the Intracoastal
Confirm the home type and any HOA
Flood and elevation are core to the read
Condition and position drive value

Ellamar is largely an established single-family pocket, so many homes carry no mandatory HOA, though some townhomes in the area may. Confirm whether a specific home has a mandatory HOA, the dues, and what they cover, and budget for the upkeep of an older home.

Where an HOA applies, it would cover common areas and, for attached homes, building items; confirm the exact inclusions and dues for a specific property. Recreation is the Flagler Drive waterfront path, nearby parks, and city facilities.

There is no large amenity club here; the walkable South End setting and the Flagler Drive waterfront are the defining features. Confirm any community items for a specific section.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Ellamar buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxPalm Beach County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Ellamar.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Ellamar

Price it to the condition and the position, not a city average.

If you are selling in Ellamar, the right list price comes from recent comparable South End sales matched to your home's condition and its proximity to Flagler and the water, because in this near-water pocket those drive value more than the address.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Ellamar, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Ellamar, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Ellamar home worth?

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Ellamar Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Ellamar is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 5.1 months of supply, a median asking price of $5,950,000, and homes go under contract in about 73 days.

5.1

Months supply

$5,950,000

Median list

$1,759,838

Median sold

$808

Per sqft

Days on mkt

3/0/7

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33405 ZIP is $615,110, about 49.4% 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ellamar in West Palm Beach?

Ellamar is in the South End, the SoSo area south of Southern Boulevard set west of Flagler Drive and the Intracoastal in ZIP 33405, a short walk or drive from the waterfront.

What does SoSo mean?

SoSo is the local nickname for South of Southern, the West Palm Beach South End that runs south of Southern Boulevard along the Intracoastal corridor and includes Ellamar.

What kinds of homes are in Ellamar?

Reporting describes the South End as a mix of 1940s and 1950s mid-century homes, renovated cottages, and newer coastal builds; Ellamar includes single-family homes and some townhomes. Confirm the exact home type for a specific property.

Does Ellamar have an HOA?

Many single-family homes here carry no mandatory HOA, though some townhomes may. Confirm whether a specific home has a mandatory HOA, the dues, and what they cover before buying.

Should I worry about flooding near the Intracoastal?

Read it closely. This close to the water, confirm the flood zone, base elevation, and what wind and flood insurance will cost for a specific home; it is a core part of the value read here.

Is there a CDD fee?

Confirm whether any HOA or special assessment applies to a specific parcel as a matter of course; this is an established area rather than a newer master plan.

How walkable is Ellamar?

The draw is walkability to Flagler Drive and the Intracoastal path, where residents walk and bike along the water, with downtown West Palm Beach and the airport a short drive.

What schools serve Ellamar?

The neighborhood is part of the School District of Palm Beach County. Assignment is by address and changes periodically, so confirm the exact zoned schools for a specific home with the district.

Is Ellamar a good investment?

A sought-after, walkable near-water South End location supports durable demand, with value turning on condition, position, and the flood picture. This is not a guarantee of future value.

What is the median price in Ellamar?

The South End is a condition-and-position market with a wide range; a 2025 guide cited a South End median in the seven-figure range, though individual homes vary widely. The right read is the comparable-sales analysis on a specific home.

How far is Palm Beach and the ocean?

Palm Beach island and the Atlantic are roughly 10 to 15 minutes via the Southern Boulevard bridge, with Worth Avenue a short drive beyond.

Should I use the listing agent to buy here?

No. The listing agent works for the seller. Because condition, position, and the flood read drive value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.

What is the area like?

It is an established, walkable South End pocket of character homes near the Intracoastal, quiet and near-water yet minutes from downtown, the airport, and Palm Beach.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Ellamar?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want an established, walkable South End home near the IntracoastalExcellent fit

You are drawn to mid-century character and renovation potentialExcellent fit

You value walking and biking distance to Flagler Drive and the waterExcellent fit

You are comfortable confirming flood, elevation, and conditionExcellent fit

You will confirm the home type and any HOA obligationExcellent fit

You want a gated community with resort amenitiesProbably not

You want turnkey new construction with a builder warrantyProbably not

You are unwilling to read the flood and elevation picture near the waterProbably not

You want the lowest possible carrying cost away from the coastProbably not

You want a large suburban lot rather than a near-water pocketProbably not

Get the inside read on Ellamar

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Ellamar home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

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Ellamar Homes for Sale in West Palm Beach, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who Ellamar is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Ellamar is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Ellamar

Ellamar on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Ellamar

Sought-after near-water South End location

Older stock, wide condition spread

Flood and elevation near the Intracoastal

South End (SoSo) profiled as a sought-after near-water West Palm enclave

The Ellamar buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Ellamar.

What ~$1.76M buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Ellamar holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Ellamar

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Ellamar is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Ellamar in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Ellamar buy.

Price it to the condition and the position, not a city average.

In Ellamar, condition and view decide your number

What is your Ellamar home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Ellamar Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Ellamar?

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