Knollwood
Homes for Sale in Boynton Beach, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat

Knollwood's median price of $536,250 puts it squarely in Boynton Beach's mid-tier established-home territory. At $260.51 per square foot, you're paying for location and lot—not condition or recent renovation. Buyers here value proximity to the coast and convenient access without paying full oceanside premiums, and that positioning has driven steady long-term appreciation even as the market cooled.
The current posture is calm but decisive: a median seven-and-a-half days on market signals motivated sellers meeting prepared buyers, with no standoff and no frenzy. The year-over-year decline reflects broader post-peak repricing across Palm Beach County, not Knollwood-specific weakness. Six closings in the window is normal cadence for a neighborhood of this scale, and the heat score of 62 suggests orderly transaction flow—steady rather than stalled.
Knollwood right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($536K) is down 14.1% from the prior 12 months ($624K) and up 138% since 2012. With about 7 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15. Confidence: Medium (6 and 8 sales in the two windows).
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Updated July 15, 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
Knollwood market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $536K ($261 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 8 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 14% from the prior 12 months and up 138% since 2012, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).
Knollwood is a low-profile residential enclave in Boynton Beach with mature landscaping, mid-century-forward homes, and the kind of steady ownership turnover that keeps values anchored without the volatility of newer build-out communities.
Who Knollwood is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with a median-or-below budget who want established Boynton Beach location and accept trade-offs in condition and finish for lower entry cost
- Hands-on owners or investors comfortable evaluating older systems, who can budget for phased renovation and see long-term equity potential
- Downsizers or second-home buyers prioritizing proximity to coast and conveniences over modern floor plans and builder finishes
Probably not for
- Buyers expecting turnkey interiors or recent construction—this is older stock with varying levels of update and original systems
- Investors banking on rapid appreciation or quick resale—Knollwood rewards patient ownership, not short-cycle flipping
- Anyone requiring low-maintenance or HOA-managed amenities—this is a standalone-home neighborhood with no identified shared facilities
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 15 of each year, from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($536K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($624K) IS the -14.1% one-year change.
Windows contain 3 to 18 sales each (6 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.
The Knollwood buying strategy.
If we were buying in Knollwood 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 Knollwood.
What the market posture tells you
The seven-and-a-half-day median DOM is the headline number: homes that show well and price correctly move fast, while anything that lingers past two weeks is signaling a condition or price issue. This is a neighborhood where buyers do their homework, know the comps, and act when something fits. Sellers who chase the market or bank on cosmetic staging without addressing deferred maintenance will sit.
The $260.51 per-square-foot median reflects Knollwood's position as an older-stock neighborhood where land and location drive value more than interior finishes. Expect original floor plans, varying levels of update, and a wide range of condition within a tight price band. The spread between a well-maintained original and a renovated turnkey can be significant, and that creates opportunity for buyers willing to live with older systems or budget for phased improvement.
Long-term appreciation has been strong—up 138 percent since 2012—but the recent year-over-year pullback of 14.1 percent is part of the countywide recalibration following the post-pandemic surge. Knollwood is not immune to macro trends, but its affordability relative to coastal alternatives and its stable ownership base have historically cushioned downturns. This is not a flip market or a speculative pocket; it's a hold-and-own community where equity builds incrementally.
Six closings in the trailing window is consistent with Knollwood's size and turnover profile. Inventory is lean but not frozen, and the market-heat score of 62 suggests neither distress nor exuberance—just normal transactional rhythm. Buyers should expect limited selection at any given moment and be ready to move when the right property surfaces. Sellers will find motivated buyers, but only if pricing reflects current reality rather than last year's peak.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Knollwood. 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 Knollwood 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 (6.8). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +138% since 2012; Recent Direction -14.1% year-over-year; Pricing Power 99.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
Knollwood's value proposition hinges on condition assessment and comparative positioning within a narrow price band. We walk every listing, flag deferred maintenance before you write an offer, and comp against recent closes—not aspirational list prices—so you know exactly where a property sits in the spectrum. In a neighborhood where per-foot pricing can mask wide variance in livability and systems age, that ground-level intelligence is the difference between a smart buy and an expensive lesson.
Knollwood in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
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- 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.
Tools for a Knollwood buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2007 (165 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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