Lakewood West
Homes for Sale in West Palm Beach, FL
All 1,719 homes for sale in West Palm Beach, FL · median $319,000 · 112 homes for sale in 33405 · Palm Beach County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 13 closed sales in Lakewood West in West Palm Beach, FL since 2003, the most recent in May 2026. 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 $7,770 ($6,990 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL · ZIP 33405 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 120 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1920–2025 (median 1951.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,452 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 60% |
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, “Lakewood West key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lakewood-west, data as of September 20, 2026.
Lakewood West is a small West Palm Beach pocket where price is driven by the individual home more than by any community package. Current MLS listings show no shared amenities, so what you pay tracks condition, lot, and how a given house has been maintained or updated rather than a clubhouse or gated entry premium.
For buyers, that means underwriting each property on its own merits and expecting a wide spread between move-in-ready and dated stock. For sellers, it means the work you have put into the house — not the address alone — carries the negotiation. Price honestly against comparable condition and the property tends to move on its own strengths.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Lakewood WestHomes 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.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Lakewood West is an amenity-free residential enclave in Palm Beach County; value here comes from the homes and the location, not from community facilities.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 9 homes in Lakewood West that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1920 and 1976 (median 1926), with a median living area of about 1,350 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% 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 8 qualified sales in Lakewood West across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $1M — 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 Lakewood West is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who prioritize the house itself over shared amenities
- Buyers willing to budget for updates on a dated but well-located home
- Sellers whose home shows well and can be priced on its condition
Probably not for
- Buyers set on a clubhouse, pool, or gated-community setup
- Buyers wanting an HOA to handle exterior upkeep and shared spaces
- Buyers who need a turnkey purchase with no condition risk to weigh
The market around Lakewood West
Lakewood West is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33405, 154 homes are on the market and 30% 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 33405 (West Palm Beach), 554 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $670K ($335/sq ft), up 2.0% year over year, with a median 55 days on market. Right now 61 active and 32 pending listings put supply at about 3.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33405 housing market and the Palm Beach County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lakewood West specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Lakewood West, 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 Lakewood West buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lakewood West 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 Lakewood West.
A house-by-house market
Because current listings identify no community amenities, there is no HOA-driven feature set to lean on. That simplifies one part of the decision and complicates another: you are buying a home and a spot on the map, and you should weigh condition, layout, and lot against your own must-haves rather than a shared package of perks.
Practically, this rewards buyers who do their homework on each property and sellers who present a home cleanly. Expect condition to explain most of the difference between two similar houses, and price your offer or your listing accordingly.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lakewood West. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market with no community amenities to anchor value, the analysis has to happen at the property level. We read each home on condition, lot, and location within West Palm Beach, and we tell you plainly when a listing is priced for its work and when it is not.
Lakewood West 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
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 33405)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2003 (13 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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