Garden Hills
Homes for Sale in West Palm Beach, FL
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 82 closed sales in Garden Hills Unit Three in West Palm Beach, FL since 2012, the most recent in May 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $300,000 to $398,000 (median $325,000), on homes of 1,096 to 1,368 sq ft. Across West Palm Beach as a whole, 1,630 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $415,000, 59 median days on market, with 663 homes for sale today. At that median and Palm Beach County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.72 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,080 ($5,310 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL · ZIP 33401, 33415 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 209 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1983–1984 (median 1984.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,292 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 84% |
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, “Garden Hills Unit Three key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/garden-hills-unit-three, data as of September 20, 2026.

Garden Hills Unit Three is a West Palm Beach subdivision trading at a $325,000 median and $289.57 per square foot. Four closings over the past quarter give us a thin but instructive sample: these are older homes priced for condition and location, not new construction or resort amenities. The price-per-foot figure tells you square footage varies widely, and the spread between turnkey and fixer properties will be real.
At just over thirty days on market, homes here are moving steadily—not hot, not stale. Sellers with realistic pricing and decent updates are finding buyers within a typical marketing window. Buyers willing to do some work will find opportunity; those expecting finished product at this price point should expect limited inventory and competition for anything truly ready.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Garden HillsHomes for Sale in West Palm Beach, FL right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
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The 60-Second Overview
Garden Hills Unit Three sits in West Palm Beach proper, offering older single-family homes at a median that reflects deferred maintenance as much as location. No community amenities means you're buying the house and the address, not a pool or clubhouse.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 198 homes in Garden Hills that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1983 and 1988 (median 1984), with a median living area of about 1,292 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 65% are single-family homes. Source: BeachesMLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 12 qualified sales in Garden Hills across 2024–2025 (7 in 2024, 5 in 2025), median $365,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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.
Who Garden Hills is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with contractor relationships or DIY skills who can take on kitchens, baths, and systems at their own pace
- Investors comfortable with light-to-moderate value-add rehab in an established West Palm location
- First-time buyers who prioritize owning in the city and have realistic expectations about older housing stock
Probably not for
- Buyers expecting turnkey condition or recent renovations at the median price
- Anyone counting on community amenities, resort-style pools, or organized HOA events
- Purchasers with no budget margin beyond closing costs who cannot absorb deferred-maintenance surprises
The market around Garden Hills
Garden Hills is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33401, 372 homes are on the market and 21% are under contract — a steady corner of West Palm Beach.
Across Palm Beach County, 10,140 homes are active and 3,201 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 33401 (West Palm Beach), 772 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $412K ($363/sq ft), up 0.7% year over year, with a median 62 days on market. Right now 136 active and 43 pending listings put supply at about 4.5 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33401 housing market and the Palm Beach County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Garden Hills specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Garden Hills Unit Three, 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.
The Garden Hills buying strategy.
If we were buying in Garden Hills 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 Garden Hills.
What the market posture means now
The four closings logged through mid-July represent a neighborhood with intermittent transaction volume. When a property hits the market here, it either finds a buyer in about a month or it sits—usually because the condition doesn't justify the ask. The median price of $325,000 is the midpoint of a range shaped heavily by what the seller has already fixed and what the buyer will tolerate doing themselves.
West Palm Beach proper carries locational value that Garden Hills Unit Three captures at a working price. You are not in a gated enclave; you are in an established grid with mature trees, varied upkeep, and proximity to both commercial corridors and the Intracoastal. The per-square-foot median reflects homes built decades ago, many with original systems, original kitchens, and deferred exterior work. If you are comparing this to new construction or extensively renovated product elsewhere in Palm Beach County, the price gap is the renovation gap.
Buyers here tend to fall into two categories: those with rehab budgets who see the bones and the location, and those stretching to own in West Palm who accept some compromise on finishes. Sellers who price for condition—not for what Zillow says or what the neighbor hoped for—are closing within the market's natural rhythm. Overpriced listings, especially those needing obvious work, will extend well past the median days-on-market and often require a correction.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Garden Hills. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Garden Hills Unit Three rewards the buyer who understands the difference between list price and real value, and the seller who prices for the home they have, not the one they imagine. Momentum's agents know West Palm's older subdivisions inside and out—we will walk a property with you, flag the deferred maintenance that affects your offer or your days-on-market, and help you calibrate expectations to what actually closes. In a neighborhood where condition drives everything, you want a broker who has seen the range and will tell you the truth before you write or accept an offer.
Garden Hills in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33401/33415)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (82 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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