Palmbrooke Townhomes in West Palm Beach

Palmbrooke Townhomes

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

A gated lakefront townhome community in West Palm Beach with a pool and clubhouse.

Gated lakefrontTownhomesPool and clubhouse
Live Market Pulse
39/100
Momentum
Buyer's Market
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$337K
Median Price
9.6mo
Supply
153days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$259/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Palmbrooke Townhomes is a gated, lakefront townhome community in West Palm Beach (also known as Johnathan's Cove), an attainable, amenity-light-but-pleasant enclave with a lakeside pool, a clubhouse, and a volleyball court. The read is value behind a gate: these are right-sized two and three-bedroom townhomes with a reported monthly HOA in the mid-hundreds, a central West Palm Beach location near I-95 and the malls, and some units with garages. The buy turns on the specific unit, the lake position, condition, and confirming the HOA scope, reserves, and rental rules."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Palmbrooke Townhomes market snapshot (as of June 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $337K ($259 per sq ft), with homes averaging 153 days on market and 9.6 months of supply, a buyer's market. Based on 10 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Palmbrooke Townhomes, also known as Johnathan's Cove, is a gated lakefront townhome community in West Palm Beach (ZIP 33417), Palm Beach County (Palmbrooke community profiles).

The homes are townhomes commonly with two to three bedrooms and about two-and-a-half baths, roughly 1,100 to 1,400 square feet, with some units offering garages. It is a right-sized, attainable community rather than a luxury development.

Amenities are pleasant and practical: a lakefront pool, a clubhouse, and a volleyball court, with a reported monthly HOA around the mid-hundreds (confirm the current figure and scope). The setting is gated and centered on the lake.

The location is central West Palm Beach, near I-95, the malls, and major roads. Value turns on the specific unit, the lake position, condition, and confirming the HOA scope, reserves, and the rental policy, since this is a townhome market where the association details matter.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an attainable, gated lakefront townhome in central West Palm Beach
  • Buyers who want a pool and clubhouse without a heavy fee or luxury price
  • Buyers comfortable with a right-sized two or three-bedroom townhome

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a single-family home or a large luxury community
  • Buyers who want resort-level amenities behind the gate
  • Buyers who want to minimize HOA fees and rules

How Palmbrooke is performing right now

39/100
momentum
Buyer's Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
9.6Months of supplytight
75Median days on marketdays
1 : 8Under contract vs for salestrong demand
10Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
-1%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from BeachesMLS, as of June 13, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Palmbrooke listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Palmbrooke Townhomes buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Palmbrooke

Live MLS inventory for Palmbrooke Townhomes. 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.

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Listing locations from BeachesMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

I-95 (Palm Beach Lakes / Okeechobee)~5 to 10 min · central access, approximate
Palm Beach Outlets / mall corridor~5 to 10 min · shopping
Downtown West Palm Beach / Rosemary Square~10 to 15 min · east
Palm Beach International (PBI)~10 to 15 min · south
Palm Beach beaches~15 to 20 min · east across the Intracoastal
Florida's Turnpike~10 to 15 min · west

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Palmbrooke (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Palm Beach County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Palmbrooke is served by Palm Beach County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

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

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at Palmbrooke Townhomes, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Palmbrooke Townhomes

Our read on what is being built around Palmbrooke, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an attainable, gated lakefront townhome community in a central West Palm Beach location. The watch item is the HOA's scope, reserves, and rules (including rentals), since those shape both cost and resale.

Gated lakefront townhomes at an attainable entry

BullishA gated, lakefront community with a pool and clubhouse at a reported mid-hundreds monthly HOA gives attainable, central value; confirm the scope and reserves. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Gated lakefront townhomes at an attainable entry

Townhome association rules and reserves

NeutralReserves, assessments, and rental rules vary and shape cost and resale; confirm the current status for the specific unit. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Townhome association rules and reserves

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Palmbrooke Townhomes, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. Established
    Community

    Gated lakefront townhome community (Johnathan's Cove)

    Palmbrooke Townhomes, also known as Johnathan's Cove, is a gated lakefront townhome community in West Palm Beach with two and three-bedroom homes roughly 1,100 to 1,400 square feet, a lakefront pool, clubhouse, and volleyball court, and a reported monthly HOA in the mid-hundreds (community profiles). Treat figures as reported and confirm. Why it matters: The gate, the lake, and the attainable price are the draw; read the unit and the HOA. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Palmbrooke, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the HOA fee and scope in writing, including what the reported mid-hundreds monthly covers, the reserves, and any assessment.

2

Verify the rental policy and any rules, since townhome associations vary and it affects resale and use.

3

Read the unit and the lake position. Lakefront and end positions and a garage add value.

4

Read condition, the roof or building exterior responsibility, HVAC, and systems for the specific unit.

5

Comp by unit type and position, not the community average, since lakefront, garage, and updates separate the homes.

Best Buy
An updated lakefront or garage unit in a well-funded HOA with rules that fit you, priced to condition.
Biggest Risk
An underfunded HOA facing an assessment, or rental rules that do not fit your plans.
Best Lot
Lakefront and end units, and those with a garage, hold value better than interior units.
Smart Timing
Confirm the HOA scope, reserves, and rental rules before you write.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Palmbrooke Townhomes, also known as Johnathan's Cove, is a gated lakefront townhome community in West Palm Beach (33417) of two and three-bedroom townhomes roughly 1,100 to 1,400 square feet, some with garages, with a lakefront pool, a clubhouse, and a volleyball court, and a reported monthly HOA in the mid-hundreds. It sits in a central West Palm Beach location near I-95, the mall corridor, and the airport. It is zoned to Palm Beach County public schools by address; verify the exact assignment with the district.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: interior townhomes needing updates
$265K to $335K

The lower end is interior townhomes needing updates. The HOA scope is a big part of the value, so confirm it and the reserves first.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated two and three-bedroom units
$335K to $345K

The core is updated two and three-bedroom townhomes. Position, a garage, and updates separate these more than square footage.

Most inventory
High: lakefront and garage units
$345K to $370K

The top end is lakefront and garage units, fully updated. These trade on position, the lake view, and finish.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$265K to $335K
Entry: interior townhomes needing updates
The lower end is interior townhomes needing updates. The HOA scope is a big part of the value, so confirm it and the reserves first.
$335K to $345K
Mid: updated two and three-bedroom units
The core is updated two and three-bedroom townhomes. Position, a garage, and updates separate these more than square footage.
$345K to $370K
High: lakefront and garage units
The top end is lakefront and garage units, fully updated. These trade on position, the lake view, and finish.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Asking price per square foot
Renovated$262
Original$259
Median days on market
Renovated84
Original46

From current Palmbrooke listings (renovated 2, original 7); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Intracoastal West locationStrong
Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Palmbrooke

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The gate, the lake, and the central location are priced into every Palmbrooke listing. The deal is won on the unit, the lake position, and the HOA scope, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.6B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.6/10
Renovation Risk5.4/10
Location Efficiency8.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.4/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.4/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Palmbrooke is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live BeachesMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live BeachesMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from BeachesMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Lakefront and end units, and those with a garage, hold value best.
  • Interior units can lag, especially without updates.
  • The HOA scope and rules matter as much as the unit here.

In a townhome community like Palmbrooke, position and features set value within a uniform build. Lakefront and end units, and those with a garage, hold value better than interior units, and updates do the rest. Compare a home against the closest sale in its own position and features, and read the HOA scope before the finishes.

Palmbrooke in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an attainable, gated lakefront townhome in central West Palm Beach.
Strong onA gated lakefront setting, a pool and clubhouse, a central location near I-95 and the malls, and an attainable price.
WatchThe HOA scope and reserves, the rental rules, and a unit's position and condition.
Not forBuyers who want a single-family home, resort amenities, or minimal fees and rules.
The edgeLakefront, garage, and updates separate otherwise similar townhomes, so the right unit is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • A reported mid-hundreds monthly HOA covers the gate and amenities.
  • It is a gated, lakefront townhome community.
  • Confirm the rental policy and any rules.
  • Pull reserves and any assessment before you offer.
  • Lakefront, end, and garage units hold value best.

Palmbrooke carries a monthly HOA reported around the mid-hundreds covering the gated community and amenities; coverage and the figure change, so treat it as reported and confirm the current amount, scope, reserves, and any assessment before you offer.

The HOA generally covers gated access, common areas, and the amenities (lakefront pool, clubhouse, volleyball), with building-exterior responsibility varying; confirm exactly what is covered for the unit.

Amenities are a lakefront pool, a clubhouse, and a volleyball court. Confirm current amenities and any access rules.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Palmbrooke, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Palmbrooke, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Palmbrooke home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Palmbrooke matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Palmbrooke Townhomes year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

Palmbrooke Townhomes Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Palmbrooke Townhomes is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,099,999, and homes go under contract in about 68 days.

2.2
Months supply
$1,099,999
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$321
Per sqft
68
Days on mkt
7/6/39
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: BeachesMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Palmbrooke Townhomes?
In West Palm Beach (ZIP 33417), Palm Beach County, a central location near I-95, the mall corridor, and the airport.
Is Palmbrooke a gated community?
Yes. Palmbrooke Townhomes, also known as Johnathan's Cove, is a gated lakefront townhome community.
What kinds of homes are in Palmbrooke?
Townhomes commonly with two to three bedrooms and about two-and-a-half baths, roughly 1,100 to 1,400 square feet, with some units offering garages.
What is the HOA fee at Palmbrooke?
It is reported around the mid-hundreds per month, covering the gated community and amenities. Treat the figure as reported and confirm the current amount, scope, reserves, and any assessment for the specific unit.
What amenities does Palmbrooke have?
A lakefront pool, a clubhouse, and a volleyball court. Confirm current amenities and any access rules.
Is Palmbrooke also called Johnathan's Cove?
Yes, the community is also known as Johnathan's Cove. Confirm the exact association name on the documents for a specific unit.
Are there garages at Palmbrooke?
Some units have garages. Confirm whether a specific unit includes a garage, since it affects value.
Can I rent out a unit at Palmbrooke?
Rental rules vary by the association's current policy. Confirm the lease policy and any restrictions in writing before relying on them.
What schools serve Palmbrooke?
It is zoned to Palm Beach County public schools by home address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Is Palmbrooke a good investment?
An attainable, gated lakefront townhome community in a central location supports steady demand, but value depends on the unit, the position, and the HOA's funding and rules. Run the HOA and carrying cost first; this is not a guarantee of future value.
What should I check before buying in Palmbrooke?
The HOA scope, reserves, and any assessment, the rental rules, the lake position and whether the unit has a garage, and the unit's condition.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Palmbrooke?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. In a townhome community where position and HOA details drive value, having your own representation to read the unit and the documents is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want an attainable, gated lakefront townhome in central West Palm BeachExcellent fit
You want a pool and clubhouse without a heavy fee or luxury priceExcellent fit
You are comfortable with a right-sized two or three-bedroom townhomeExcellent fit
You want a single-family home or a large luxury communityProbably not
You want resort-level amenities behind the gateProbably not
You want to minimize HOA fees and rulesProbably not

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Palmbrooke Townhomes median home price history from 2012 to 2026, chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in Palmbrooke Townhomes, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
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