The Acreage
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Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 167 recorded sales closed at a median of $670,000, $335 per square foot, a median 36 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking (+3% versus the prior year). At the median price and Palm Beach County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.72 mills, annual property tax runs about $12,540 ($11,770 with the full homestead exemption).
The Acreage trades at a $662K median and $333 per square foot—premium territory for West Palm Beach, driven by large lots and single-family zoning on unincorporated land. This is a rural-zoned pocket where buyers pay for space, privacy, and the ability to keep horses or livestock; condition and lot size create wide variance around that median, so two homes at the same list price can differ sharply in age, finish, and acreage.
At 39 days on market and a heat score of 19, this is a measured market—not stagnant, not frenzied. The 1.8% year-over-year increase suggests stable demand without the urgency that compresses negotiation windows. Sellers price carefully; buyers have time to inspect and compare. If you need acreage and accept the commute trade-off, the leverage is reasonably balanced right now.
Figures in this note are as of July 15, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
The Acreage right now
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($670K) is up 3.1% from the prior 12 months ($650K) and up 476% since 2012.Momentum Research, record-level Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Very High (167 and 167 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated November 3, 2026 · Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside The AcreageHomes 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
The Acreage market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $670K ($335 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 36 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 3% from the prior 12 months and up 476% since 2012, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (167 closings in the current window).
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.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 652 homes in The Acreage that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1976 and 2026 (median 1993), with a median living area of about 1,896 sq ft and a typical 3-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.
The Acreage is an unincorporated rural enclave west of West Palm Beach, defined by large lots, agricultural zoning, and single-family homes on parcels that permit horses and other livestock—appealing to buyers who prioritize space and privacy over walkability and HOA amenities.
Who The Acreage is best for.
Best for
- Equestrian buyers seeking boarding, arenas, or pasture on their own property within reasonable reach of Wellington show grounds.
- Buyers prioritizing lot size and privacy who are comfortable with well water, septic systems, and rural road maintenance.
- Investors or owner-builders looking for land they can improve over time, with fewer HOA or architectural restrictions than urban subdivisions impose.
Probably not for
- First-time buyers expecting municipal utilities, sidewalks, and five-minute access to shopping—the trade-off here is space for convenience.
- Anyone unwilling to budget for well pump replacement, septic service, and private road upkeep—rural ownership carries infrastructure costs.
- Buyers who need a move-in-ready home with zero deferred maintenance; much of the inventory requires updates or system work at closing.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($670K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($650K) IS the +3.1% one-year change.
Windows contain 9 to 167 sales each (167 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. 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.
30% of homes for sale in ZIP 33405 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 (2026-09-20).
The The Acreage buying strategy.
If we were buying in The Acreage 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 The Acreage.
What the rural premium buys
The $662K median reflects land value as much as structure; many properties sit on one to five acres, and buyers pay for the right to fence, stable, and build outbuildings with fewer restrictions than platted subdivisions impose. This is unincorporated Palm Beach County, so zoning allows agricultural uses—chickens, horses, small nurseries—and homes range from updated ranch-styles to older CBS construction awaiting renovation. The $333 per-square-foot figure understates the real cost drivers: lot size, well and septic (common here), and whether the property includes a barn, arena, or irrigated pasture.
The Acreage has no community amenities—no pool, clubhouse, or guarded gate. What it offers instead is elbow room, minimal deed restrictions, and a semi-rural character fifteen miles from downtown West Palm Beach. Groceries, schools, and shopping require a drive; this is not a location for someone who values a five-minute errand run. The 529% appreciation since 2012 reflects South Florida's broader land-value surge and the scarcity of large-lot inventory closer to the coast. The current 1.8% year-over-year gain suggests the market has stabilized after the post-pandemic spike, and the 153 closings in the trailing window indicate steady, if not rapid, turnover.
Buyers here typically finance land and improvement separately or accept that comparable sales vary widely by acreage and condition. Days on market at 39 and a heat score of 19 mean you will have time to conduct soil tests, survey boundaries, and negotiate repairs without facing same-day backup offers. Sellers, conversely, should expect educated buyers who understand rural property nuances and will scrutinize septic, well water, drainage, and easements before closing.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in The Acreage. 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 The Acreage 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 (8.2). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +476% since 2012; Recent Direction +3.1% year-over-year; Pricing Power 96.6% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
Rural and semi-rural transactions hinge on due diligence most urban agents skip—septic capacity, well flow rates, wetland setbacks, and livestock-use permits. Momentum Realty brokers vet comparable sales by true acreage and zoning, connect you with surveyors and environmental consultants before you waive contingencies, and negotiate based on actual land value rather than price-per-square-foot averages that misrepresent what you are buying. We will tell you when a property's septic is undersized for the home or when a seller's price assumes improvements that do not exist, and we will walk the lot lines with you before you write the offer.
The Acreage in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Persimmon Boulevard (17 homes on record)
- 52Nd Road N (9 homes on record)
- Orange Grove Boulevard (8 homes on record)
- 54Th Street N (8 homes on record)
- 60Th Street N (7 homes on record)
- Coconut Boulevard (6 homes on record)
- Royal Palm Beach Boulevard (5 homes on record)
- 56Th Place N (5 homes on record)
- 51St Court N (5 homes on record)
- 55Th Road N (5 homes on record)
- Avocado Boulevard (5 homes on record)
- Orange Grove Boulevard (4 homes on record)
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Recent Developments in The Acreage
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting The Acreage, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Schools
Westlake elementary school under construction, boundary plan advances for August 2027 opening
A three-story, roughly 96,000 square foot elementary school is being built at Persimmon Blvd. and Green Lane in Westlake, with 970 planned seats. The district's Advisory Boundary Committee voted 10-0 on October 22 for a plan sending all Westlake students, including those in future western homes, to the school, which would feed Osceola Creek Middle School.
What it may mean for the marketA school inside Westlake adds local education capacity as the community's housing buildout continues. The site is about 3 miles east of The Acreage.
Source: Town-Crier Newspaper - October 2026Civic
Wellington and county near deal on Artistry Lakes annexation dispute
Wellington's council approved a revised boundary agreement on October 13 covering only the 446-acre Artistry Lakes site off Southern Boulevard, where Kolter Homes plans 579 single-family homes at a 1.4 units per acre cap. Developers would pay $1 million toward a first-time homebuyer program and $2 million to the county workforce housing fund, and dedicate right-of-way for an Okeechobee Boulevard extension and four acres for a fire station; the County Commission is expected to consider it November 10.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the deal clears the way for 579 new homes plus infrastructure and housing assistance funding along the Southern Boulevard corridor. The site is about 4 miles southeast of The Acreage.
Source: Town-Crier Newspaper - October 2026Parks & Amenities
ITID celebrates new synthetic field and track at Acreage Community Park South
The Indian Trail Improvement District held a ribbon-cutting on October 14 for upgrades at Acreage Community Park South, including a $1.8 million synthetic football and soccer field and a walking and running track. The work used $3 million of ITID's share of 2016 sales surtax money originally meant for a community center.
What it may mean for the marketThe turf field and track add recreation capacity in the Acreage and reduce wear on the park's grass fields. The project is about 6 miles northeast of The Acreage, elsewhere in Palm Beach County.
Source: Town-Crier Newspaper - October 2026Infrastructure
Wellington building two roundabouts at Lake Worth Road and Pierson Road
Two roundabouts are under construction in Wellington: a $4.29 million project at Lake Worth Road and 120th Avenue South, and an $826,000 single-lane roundabout at the main Village Park entrance on Pierson Road. The 120th Avenue south leg is due to reopen in December, with the rest of that project finishing in summer 2027 and Village Park in the first quarter of 2027.
What it may mean for the marketThe roundabouts replace existing intersection controls and are meant to smooth traffic flow, though construction detours continue through mid-2027. The project is about 7 miles southeast of The Acreage, elsewhere in Palm Beach County.
Source: Town-Crier Newspaper - September 2026Parks & Amenities
$280M Palm Beach County parks bond on November ballot would fund fieldhouse, new parks and upgrades
The $280 million bond on the November 3 ballot would be repaid at 5 cents per $1,000 of taxable value over 20 years. Projects include a multisport fieldhouse at Okeeheelee Park, a 125-acre off-highway-vehicle complex near 20-Mile Bend, a 136-acre Sansbury Way Park and a 90-acre Lantana District I Park. The project list may change.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the bond would add and upgrade county recreation amenities, including indoor sports space near Okeeheelee Park. The site is about 12 miles southeast of The Acreage.
Source: Stet News - July 2026Market
Palm Beach County Total Home Sales Jump for 10th Consecutive Month
Palm Beach County total home sales rose 22.3% year-over-year in June 2026 to 2,456 transactions, with total dollar volume up 53.90% to $2.7 billion. The single-family median sale price increased to $700,000 and the condominium median rose to $325,000.
What it may mean for the marketRising sales volume and median prices signal strengthening demand and higher valuations across the Palm Beach County housing market. The site is about 17 miles east of The Acreage.
Source: MIAMI REALTORS
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (1,704 transactions analyzed) |
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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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