Garden Hills
Homes for Sale in West Palm Beach, FL

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Community in West Palm Beach · Palm Beach County · ZIP 33401
209 homesBuilt 1983–1984
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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).

Garden Hills Unit Three key facts
LocationWest Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL · ZIP 33401, 33415
Homes in the community209 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1983–1984 (median 1984.0)
Typical living area1,292 sq ft (median)
Owner-occupied (homestead) share84%

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.

Live · Garden Hills Housing Pulse Beaches MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 6 a year
Ownership and context
84%
Owner-occupied · Garden Hills
175 of 209 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
16%
Non-owner-occupied · Garden Hills
incl. 1% trust or LLC-held · 100% out-of-state
209
Homes in the community
209 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 14 years of records
12
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $365K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1983
Community established
homes built 1983-1984, median 1984 (FL DOR 2025)
1.0%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 209 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

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.

5318 Garden Hills Circle
$369K · 0.1 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,150 sqft
5318 Garden Hills Circle
Listed by Reliant Realty ERA Powered
5388 Mendoza Street #88-b
$335K · 0.1 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,190 sqft
5388 Mendoza Street #88-b
Listed by Vantage Realty Partners
5330 Mendoza Street
$449K · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,292 sqft
5330 Mendoza Street
Listed by LPT Realty, LLC
5437 Mendoza Street
$350K · 0.1 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,150 sqft
5437 Mendoza Street
Listed by Lubeck Realty Group Inc
5437 Bonky Court
$380K · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,456 sqft
5437 Bonky Court
Listed by Dalton Wade Inc
5255 Mendoza Street
$350K · 0.2 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,096 sqft
5255 Mendoza Street
Listed by South Palm Realty

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

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.

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.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 12 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-14 → 2026-09-19)

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.

If we were buying in Garden Hills today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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.

Best Buy
Buyers with renovation budgets or contractors looking for solid bones at a working price in West Palm Beach proper.
Biggest Risk
Thin inventory and wide condition variance—what closes at the median may need substantial work or may be the rare turnkey deal, and you cannot predict which will list when.
Sweet Spot
The buyer who has cash reserves beyond the purchase price, can evaluate systems and structure, and values West Palm proximity over amenities.
Avoid If
You need a finished home with no deferred maintenance or you expect community features like a pool, clubhouse, or active HOA.

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.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

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.

Best forBuyers with renovation budgets or contractors looking for solid bones at a working price in West Palm Beach proper.
Biggest advantageLocation within the city limits at a sub-median county price, with upside for anyone willing to improve what they buy.
Biggest riskThin inventory and wide condition variance—what closes at the median may need substantial work or may be the rare turnkey deal, and you cannot predict which will list when.
Sweet spotThe buyer who has cash reserves beyond the purchase price, can evaluate systems and structure, and values West Palm proximity over amenities.
Avoid ifYou need a finished home with no deferred maintenance or you expect community features like a pool, clubhouse, or active HOA.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Garden Hills homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Garden Hills.
In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Garden Hills sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Garden Hills?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 209 homes in Garden Hills (public records).
What share of Garden Hills is owner-occupied?
84% of Garden Hills parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Garden Hills built?
Homes in Garden Hills were built between 1983 and 1984, with a median year built of 1984.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Garden Hills?
The best agent for Garden Hills is one who actively works West Palm Beach and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Garden Hills.
How do I find a top West Palm Beach real estate agent who knows Garden Hills?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Garden Hills and the wider West Palm Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Garden Hills?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Garden Hills purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Garden Hills, and what county is it in?
Garden Hills is in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL, ZIP codes 33401, 33415. The community's center is about 6 miles southwest of the center of West Palm Beach (straight-line).
Buyers with contractor relationships or DIY skills who can take on kitchens, baths, and systems at their own paceExcellent fit
Investors comfortable with light-to-moderate value-add rehab in an established West Palm locationExcellent fit
First-time buyers who prioritize owning in the city and have realistic expectations about older housing stockExcellent fit
Buyers expecting turnkey condition or recent renovations at the median priceProbably not
Anyone counting on community amenities, resort-style pools, or organized HOA eventsProbably not
Purchasers with no budget margin beyond closing costs who cannot absorb deferred-maintenance surprisesProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33401/33415))
Under-contract sharesBeaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-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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Thinking of selling in Garden Hills Unit Three? 2 recorded closings (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Palm Beach County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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