Military Hill
Homes for Sale in West Palm Beach, FL
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As of October 2026, Military Hill in West Palm Beach, FL has 2 homes for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 59 closed sales in Military Hill in West Palm Beach, FL since 2001, the most recent in September 2025. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $372,000 to $515,000 (median $410,000), on homes of 1,262 to 1,883 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 $7,670 ($6,900 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL · ZIP 33404, 33406, 33461 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 211 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1940–2025 (median 1974.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,482 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | None |
| For sale right now | 2 active, 0 pending · median asking $598,000 |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 56% |
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, “Military Hill key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/military-hill, data as of September 20, 2026.
Military Hill sits in West Palm Beach's urban core, a historically rooted neighborhood that has seen fits and starts of reinvestment over the decades. The market here runs on condition and location nuance—blocks can vary sharply, and buyers typically choose Military Hill for proximity to downtown employment, nightlife, and the waterfront rather than for finished turnkey product. Pricing reflects that spread: you'll find older concrete-block homes needing work alongside recently renovated properties, and the difference in ask can be wide.
With just one recorded closing in the trailing year, this is not a liquid, high-velocity market. Inventory remains thin, and when a well-positioned home does come to market, it tends to draw interest from investors and owner-occupants willing to trade finish for location. Sellers should price with condition and comparable evidence in mind; buyers should budget for updates and verify title, flood, and zoning before committing.
The 60-Second Overview
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.
Who Military Hill is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing walkable access to downtown West Palm Beach and willing to invest in renovation or system updates
- Investors comfortable with deferred-maintenance acquisitions, longer hold periods, and block-level due diligence
- Cash or renovation-loan buyers who can close without appraisal constraints and budget realistically for repairs
Probably not for
- Buyers seeking turnkey, recently updated homes with modern finishes and no near-term capital expense
- First-time buyers relying on conventional financing and needing liquid comps for smooth appraisals and predictable resale
- Anyone uncomfortable with block-by-block variability, sparse inventory, and the research required to verify zoning, flood, and title before purchase
The market around Military Hill
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.
Housing distress & ownership in Military Hill, 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Military Hill
Live MLS inventory for Military Hill. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Military Hill listings as of 2026-10-01, priced high to low. 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. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Military Hill Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Military Hill listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 4317 Vicliff Road · $598,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 12, 2026 · listed by Ace Realty & Associates, LLC
- 4317 Vicliff Road · $598,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 12, 2026 · listed by Ace Realty & Associates, LLC
Schools
- Palm Beach County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- 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.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for John I. Leonard High School
The Military Hill buying strategy.
If we were buying in Military Hill 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 Military Hill.
What actually sets the price in Military Hill
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.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Military Hill. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
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.
Military Hill 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.
Tools for a Military Hill buy.
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27% of homes for sale in ZIP 33406 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-01).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33404/33406/33461)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (59 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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