A historic district in West Palm Beach, Florida
Northwood Hills, West Palm Beach
A City of West Palm Beach historic district of about 611 homes from 29th Street to 39th Court, between Windsor and Greenwood Avenues, with Mission Revival and post-war houses on high ground.
Homes, years and sizes: Palm Beach County property records (2025 tax roll).
Overview
About Northwood Hills
Northwood Hills sits on some of the highest ground in West Palm Beach. The City Commission designated it the city’s 13th historic district on August 4, 2003, for its Mission Revival houses, a significant collection of post-World War II architecture and an unusual street layout.
The district runs from 29th Street north to 39th Court and from the east side of Windsor Avenue to Greenwood Avenue. At designation the City counted 592 properties, 19 vacant lots and the City-owned Sullivan Park, and noted it was the first district designated since 1996. The City credits the neighborhood association with several years of work to win the designation; its historic district map now ties the boundary to Ordinance 4926-21.
The county roll counts 611 residential parcels inside the boundary, 566 of them single-family houses, most built between 1926 and 1969, at a typical size of about 1,240 square feet. Nearly all are on the Northwood Addition plat.
It is in the 33407 ZIP, west of Old Northwood and Northboro Park, a short drive from Northwood Village and the lake.
At a glance
- Streets
- Greenwood Avenue, 29th through 39th Streets, 30th Court, 39th Court, Eastview Avenue and Westview Avenue
- Home type
- Single-family homes
- Built
- Mostly 1926 to 1969
- Living area
- About 850 to 1,890 sq ft
- Zip code
- 33407
- County
- Palm Beach County
On the market now
Homes for Sale in Northwood Hills
Listings inside the boundary of Northwood Hills, newest first, updated through the day from BeachesMLS. No homes are listed for sale here right now. New listings come up through the year; ask me to watch for one.
$335,000
New Listing
950 29TH Street West Palm Beach, Florida
3 Beds 1 Baths 1,015 SqFt 0.14 Acres
$459,900
New Listing
955 33rd Street West Palm Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,154 SqFt 0.12 Acres
$329,000
For Sale
3616 Greenwood Avenue West Palm Beach, Florida
3 Beds 1 Baths 940 SqFt 0.14 Acres
$550,000
For Sale
3804 Greenwood Avenue West Palm Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,445 SqFt 0.11 Acres
$635,000
For Sale
3300 WESTVIEW Avenue West Palm Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,351 SqFt 0.13 Acres
$784,900
For Sale
3604 Westview Avenue West Palm Beach, Florida
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,176 SqFt 0.14 Acres
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. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by BeachesMLS. Listings held by brokerage firms other than Douglas Elliman Real Estate are identified with the listing firm’s name on each listing’s detail page. Listing data last updated Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 07:29:00 PM.
Closed sales
The Northwood Hills Market
Closed sales inside the boundary of Northwood Hills, every home type together. Medians and the middle range say more than any average, and in a community this size a single unusual sale can move a year.
Northwood Hills recorded 28 closed sales in the twelve months through October 2026. Medians, so one unusual sale does not move them; we break the numbers out by home type for any home you are considering.
| Measure | Last 12 months | Year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 28 | 10 | +180% |
| Median sale price | $410,000 | $303,000 | +35% |
| Median price per sq ft | $327 | $311 | +5% |
| Middle 80% of sales | $250,000 to $649,000 | $225,000 to $570,000 | |
| Active listings now | 0 |
BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of Northwood Hills, twelve months through October 2026, via IDX Broker. Active listings now is live from the MLS feed; the median asking price updates monthly. Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Association and costs
The Northwood Hills Association and What It Costs
Who runs the association, what governs it, and what current listings say the fee is.
| Association | We confirm the association, its manager and its documents for each home. |
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Association Fees From Current Listings
Association fees for Northwood Hills vary by building and plan. We confirm the current fees for the home you want and walk you through them.
What Else to Check
- Historic district review The City of West Palm Beach reviews exterior changes to homes in its historic districts, on every side of the building. A certificate of appropriateness comes from City staff for smaller work and from the Historic Preservation Board for major work; interior remodeling is not reviewed.
- Historic tax exemption The City’s ad valorem exemption can keep qualifying restoration work from raising the taxes for up to ten years. The City says to apply before any work starts.
- Taxes and insurance After a sale the assessed value resets the following January. Flood zone and roof age drive insurance quotes, so we check both for the address.
- Estoppel The closing agent orders an estoppel certificate from each association, which confirms what is owed at closing.
Documents to Review Before Closing
- Before you sign: the association disclosure summary and the parcel’s tax bill, including any non-ad valorem lines
- Before you sign: leasing and approval rules if you may rent, and architectural rules for exterior changes
- Before closing: estoppel certificates from every association that applies
Where it sits
Around Northwood Hills
Places nearby.
Zoned Public Schools
At the center of Northwood Hills, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Northmore Elementary (elementary), Roosevelt Middle (middle) and Palm Beach Lakes High (high). Boundaries are set by address and can change, so we confirm them for the home you are considering.
Elementary
- Northmore Elementary
Middle
- Roosevelt Middle
High
- Palm Beach Lakes High
How it came to be
A Short History of Northwood Hills
- 1923
The oldest homes on the county roll inside the district, on 39th Court and 32nd Street, date from this year.
- 1949
The middle year of construction on the county roll; much of the neighborhood was built after World War II.
- 2003
The City Commission designated Northwood Hills the 13th historic district in West Palm Beach on August 4.
- 2021
Ordinance 4926-21, which the City’s historic district map now ties to the district boundary.
Sources: City of West Palm Beach: Historic Districts (archived City page), City of West Palm Beach GIS: Historic District layer, Palm Beach County 2025 tax roll (Florida Department of Revenue), counted inside the City’s official district boundary, Palm Beach County recorded plats.
The boundary
Northwood Hills on the Map
Questions
Questions Buyers Ask About Northwood Hills
What do homes in Northwood Hills cost right now?
No homes are listed for sale here right now. New listings come up through the year; ask me to watch for one. The market section above shows what homes here actually sold for over the past year.
When did Northwood Hills become a historic district?
On August 4, 2003, when the City Commission designated it the 13th historic district in West Palm Beach. We found no National Register listing for it.
What style are the houses in Northwood Hills?
A number of Mission Revival houses and a large collection of post-World War II houses, which the City cites as part of the reason for designation.
Is there a park in Northwood Hills?
Yes. Sullivan Park, a City park and playground at 955 30th Court, is inside the district.
Do I need City approval to change the outside of a house in Northwood Hills?
Yes. Northwood Hills is a City of West Palm Beach historic district, and the City reviews exterior changes, additions and new construction there. Smaller work gets a certificate of appropriateness from staff; major work goes to the Historic Preservation Board. Interior remodeling is not reviewed, and paint colors are not regulated.
Is there an HOA in Northwood Hills?
We found none. Northwood Hills is a City historic district, not a planned community, so there is no single homeowners’ association for the district. The City credits a neighborhood association with the designation effort; that is a neighborhood group, not a homeowners’ association with recorded covenants as far as we have found. We confirm for a specific home whether any recorded restriction applies.
How many homes are in Northwood Hills, and when were they built?
Palm Beach County property records list 611 residential parcels in Northwood Hills, most built 1926 to 1969, with a typical living area of about 1,240 square feet.
What are the association fees in Northwood Hills?
The fee table on this page is drawn live from current and recent listings. The seller’s disclosure, the association disclosure summary and the estoppel certificate confirm the exact amount for a specific home.
Is Northwood Hills gated?
No. Northwood Hills is a neighborhood of public City streets; we confirm access for a specific home.
Which public schools serve Northwood Hills?
At the center of Northwood Hills, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Northmore Elementary (elementary), Roosevelt Middle (middle) and Palm Beach Lakes High (high). Boundaries are set by address and can change, so we confirm them for the home you are considering.
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Let Us Take Care of the Details
Tell us the street or the home in Northwood Hills. We come back with the listings, the association’s fees and rules, and what similar homes sold for, then arrange the visits and coordinate every step to closing day.
Monika Phillips, Sales Associate, Douglas Elliman Real Estate
- Association fees, rules and documents gathered for each home
- Leasing and approval rules pulled up front
- Tax bill and flood zone checked for the address
- One team from the first look to closing day
Home counts, years built and sizes come from Palm Beach County property records (2025 tax roll); association records from the Florida Division of Corporations; school zones from the School District of Palm Beach County. Listing and sales data from BeachesMLS via IDX is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; listings may be held by brokerages other than Douglas Elliman. Association fees shown come from current and recent listings and can differ from the association’s budget; recorded documents and the associations’ own figures control. Verify anything that matters to your decision with the source. Monika Phillips, Sales Associate, Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Equal Housing Opportunity.
New construction. Where this page mentions new or planned homes, prices, plans, features and timelines come from the builders and developers, are believed reliable but not guaranteed, and can change without notice. Renderings are artist’s concepts. Builders sell through their own sales teams; Monika Phillips and Douglas Elliman are not a builder’s sales agent unless a page says so. For homeowners’ association communities, review the disclosure summary and governing documents required by Chapter 720, Florida Statutes, before signing. Nothing on this page is an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any property in any state where the offering has not been registered or exempted as required, including New York and New Jersey. No sale may be made to a resident of such a state until those requirements are met.
