Washington Heights
Homes for Sale in West Palm Beach, FL
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 23 closed sales in Washington Hgts In in West Palm Beach, FL since 2002, the most recent in June 2024. 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 33401, 33407 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 139 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1920–2024 (median 1976) |
| Typical living area | 1,276 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 36% |
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, “Washington Hgts In key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/washington-hgts-in, data as of September 20, 2026.
Washington Hgts In is a small West Palm Beach pocket where price is driven almost entirely by the individual property — its condition, lot, and how it has been maintained — rather than by any shared amenity package. With no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, there is no HOA-fee story or resort feature to underwrite value. That puts the full weight of pricing on the home itself.
For buyers, that means underwriting each listing on its own merits and not assuming a neighborhood premium. For sellers, it means condition and presentation do the heavy lifting here; the market rewards a home that shows well and offers little cover for one that does not.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Washington HeightsHomes 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.
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The 60-Second Overview
Washington Hgts In is a compact residential enclave in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, with no shared community amenities on record from current MLS listings — value tracks the individual home, not a common feature set.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 52 homes in Washington Heights that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1925 and 2025 (median 1961), with a median living area of about 1,356 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 96% 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 6 qualified sales in Washington Heights across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $305,000 — 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 Washington Heights is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing a standalone West Palm Beach home over amenity-driven value
- Cost-conscious buyers who want to avoid shared amenity or association overhead
- Renovation-minded buyers comfortable underwriting a property on condition
Probably not for
- Buyers set on resort-style pools, clubhouses, or gated amenities
- Buyers who need a large volume of recent comparable sales for comfort
- Buyers wanting a turnkey lifestyle package rather than a single-property purchase
The market around Washington Heights
Washington Heights is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33401, 372 homes are on the market and 21% 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 33401 (West Palm Beach), 772 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $412K ($363/sq ft), up 0.7% year over year, with a median 62 days on market. Right now 136 active and 43 pending listings put supply at about 4.5 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33401 housing market and the Palm Beach County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Washington Heights specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Washington Heights by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Washington Heights subdivision: 10 homes on record; built 1935–2022; typical size about 1,375 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | $87,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | $169,900 |
| 2011 | 1 | $17,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | $124,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | $357,500 |
| 2024 | 1 | $445,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $445,000 on 2024-06-18.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
Housing distress & ownership in Washington Hgts In, 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 Washington Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights.
A property-by-property market
Because there are no identified community amenities, there is no maintenance-fee overhead or shared facility to factor into your carrying costs or your resale pitch. That can be a plus for buyers who prefer to control their own outlay, and it keeps the analysis clean: you are buying a house and a location in West Palm Beach, not a lifestyle bundle.
The flip side is that comparables here should be read carefully. In a pocket this size, a single well-renovated sale or a tired fixer can skew the picture, so lean on condition-adjusted comparisons rather than headline figures. Expect a spread in outcomes that reflects the state of each home more than any neighborhood-wide trend.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Washington Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small West Palm Beach pocket with no amenity story to lean on, the read comes down to condition, location, and disciplined comps. We will walk each property on its own terms, tell you where a price is condition-driven, and flag when a listing is not worth the number — including when this is not the right community for your goals.
Washington Heights in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33401/33407)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (23 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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