Military Hill
Homes for Sale in West Palm Beach, FL

Military Hill is a small, historically textured West Palm Beach neighborhood where condition and block-by-block variation drive value more than aggregate statistics. Single closings and sparse inventory make this a market for patient, research-focused buyers.

BeachesMLS sales records identify 51 homes in Military Hill that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1949 and 2022 (median 1973), with a median living area of about 1,251 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 94% 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 11 qualified sales in Military Hill across 2024–2025 (5 in 2024, 6 in 2025), median $535,000 — 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.

Military Hill is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33404, 355 homes are on the market and 18% 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 33404 (West Palm Beach), 158 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $478K ($321/sq ft), down 1.1% year over year, with a median 37 days on market. Right now 63 active and 15 pending listings put supply at about 5.4 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33404 housing market and the Palm Beach County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Military Hill specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

• Clifford O. Taylor / Kirklane · Elementary
• Palm Springs Community (Palm Beach) · Middle
• John I. Leonard · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Military Hill listings and can change; always confirm with Palm Beach County Public Schools for a specific address.

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

Condition is the dominant variable. Military Hill's housing stock includes mid-century concrete-block construction, some of it original, some rehabbed. A home with updated systems, kitchen, and baths will command significantly more than a comparable footprint needing electrical, plumbing, or roof work. Walk the interior and the mechanicals carefully; deferred maintenance is common, and repair costs can reshape your effective purchase price quickly.

Location within the neighborhood matters. Proximity to Tamarind Avenue, walkability to downtown West Palm, and distance from heavier commercial corridors all influence desirability. Blocks closer to the Intracoastal or Clematis Street tend to draw more interest; those nearer industrial edges or railroad right-of-way see softer demand. Zoning and lot configuration also play a role—some parcels allow accessory units or have redevelopment potential that adds a premium for certain buyers.

The market moves in bursts, not steady turnover. With limited closings in recent periods, pricing is set less by monthly trends and more by individual negotiations and condition-specific comps. Appraisals can be challenging when recent sales are sparse; cash buyers and those comfortable with renovation timelines have an edge here. If you need certainty on resale liquidity or a polished move-in-ready experience, Military Hill will frustrate you.

Military Hill requires a broker who knows West Palm's urban neighborhoods block by block and can read condition, zoning, and title risk without leaning on stale comps or automated tools. Momentum's agents walk properties with you, connect you to contractors and inspectors who work these older homes, and help you model realistic renovation budgets before you write an offer. We'll tell you when a deal doesn't pencil and when to walk—because in a thin-inventory, high-variability market, the wrong purchase is expensive and the right one requires homework we do alongside you.

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.