A historic district in West Palm Beach, Florida
Old Northwood, West Palm Beach
A City of West Palm Beach historic district of about 337 homes between Broadway and North Dixie Highway from 26th to 35th Street, developed from 1920 to 1927 by the Pinewood Development Company.
Homes, years and sizes: Palm Beach County property records (2025 tax roll).
Overview
About Old Northwood
Old Northwood was built at the height of the 1920s boom. The Pinewood Development Company, whose partners were David F. Dunkle, Orrin Randolph and G.W. Bingham, platted and built it from 1920 to 1927 on land mostly owned by Elbridge Gale, a horticulture professor who settled here in 1884 and grew Haden mangoes.
The houses are Mediterranean Revival, mission and frame vernacular. The City names John Volk, William Manly King and Henry Steven Harvey among the architects who designed houses here, and notes that Dunkle served as mayor of West Palm Beach. Gale’s cabin from about 1888 was one of the first on the west side of Lake Worth; the house at 401 29th Street is believed to have been built around it.
The City made Old Northwood a historic district in 1991, and the National Park Service listed the Old Northwood Historic District on the National Register on April 14, 1994. Inside the City’s boundary the county roll counts 337 residential parcels, 314 of them single-family houses, most built between 1925 and 1956, at a typical size of about 1,890 square feet, nearly all on the Northwood Addition plat.
West Northwood, a separate City historic district designated in August 1993, sits just to the northwest: 19 homes on 36th Street built by DaCamara and Chace and other builders from 1925 to 1927, mostly Mediterranean Revival and mission. Both are in the 33407 ZIP, a short walk from Northwood Village.
At a glance
- Streets
- 26th through 35th Streets, Poinsettia Avenue and Spruce Avenue
- Home type
- Single-family homes
- Built
- Mostly 1925 to 1956
- Living area
- About 1,120 to 3,060 sq ft
- Zip code
- 33407
- County
- Palm Beach County
On the market now
Homes for Sale in Old Northwood
Listings inside the boundary of Old Northwood, newest first, updated through the day from BeachesMLS. Right now 9 homes are listed, averaging $1,759,000.
$815,000
For Sale
521 26TH Street West Palm Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,823 SqFt 0.16 Acres
$2,395,000
For Sale
412 35TH Street West Palm Beach, Florida
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,339 SqFt 0.21 Acres
$1,625,000
For Sale
3509 POINSETTIA Avenue West Palm Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,889 SqFt 0.29 Acres
$1,600,000
For Sale
425 32nd Street West Palm Beach, Florida
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,080 SqFt 0.14 Acres
$1,675,000
For Sale
441 26TH Street West Palm Beach, Florida
4 Beds 3 Baths 1,733 SqFt 0.33 Acres
$1,299,997
Pending
521 33RD Street West Palm Beach, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,428 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 11:17:23 PM.
Closed sales
The Old Northwood Market
Closed sales inside the boundary of Old Northwood, 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.
Old Northwood recorded 17 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 | 17 | 21 | -19% |
| Median sale price | $1,050,000 | $950,000 | +11% |
| Median price per sq ft | $525 | $564 | -7% |
| Middle 80% of sales | $775,000 to $1,850,000 | $695,000 to $1,878,000 | |
| Active listings now | 9 | ||
| Median asking price now | $1,675,000 | ||
| Months of supply now | 6.4 |
BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of Old Northwood, 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 Old Northwood 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 Old Northwood 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 Old Northwood
Places nearby.
Zoned Public Schools
At the center of Old Northwood, 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 Old Northwood
- 1884
Elbridge Gale settled on the land that became Old Northwood.
- 1888
Gale built a cabin, one of the first on the west side of Lake Worth; the house at 401 29th Street is believed to incorporate it.
- 1920
The Pinewood Development Company began building Old Northwood; the oldest home on the county roll inside the district, at 411 33rd Street, dates from this year.
- 1927
The end of the boom-era building period the City gives for the neighborhood.
- 1991
Old Northwood became a City historic district.
- 1994
The National Park Service listed the Old Northwood Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places on April 14.
Sources: City of West Palm Beach: Historic Districts (archived City page), National Park Service: Old Northwood Historic District (NRIS 94000368), 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
Old Northwood on the Map
Questions
Questions Buyers Ask About Old Northwood
What do homes in Old Northwood cost right now?
Right now 9 homes are listed for sale inside Old Northwood, at an average asking price of $1,759,000 (about $853 per square foot), as of November 6, 2026. The market section above shows what homes here actually sold for over the past year.
Is Old Northwood on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. The Old Northwood Historic District was listed on April 14, 1994, roughly bounded by Broadway, North Dixie Highway and 26th and 35th Streets. The City designated it locally in 1991; its historic district map ties the current boundary to Ordinance 4248-09.
Who built Old Northwood?
The Pinewood Development Company, led by David F. Dunkle, Orrin Randolph and G.W. Bingham, from 1920 to 1927. The City names John Volk, William Manly King and Henry Steven Harvey among the architects.
What is West Northwood?
A small separate City historic district next door, designated in August 1993 under Ordinance 2657-93: 19 homes on 36th Street, built from 1925 to 1927. We cover it on this page.
Do I need City approval to change the outside of a house in Old Northwood?
Yes. Old Northwood 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 Old Northwood?
We found none. Old Northwood is a City historic district, not a planned community, so there is no single homeowners’ association for the district. We confirm for a specific home whether any recorded restriction applies.
How many homes are in Old Northwood, and when were they built?
Palm Beach County property records list 337 residential parcels in Old Northwood, most built 1925 to 1956, with a typical living area of about 1,890 square feet.
What are the association fees in Old Northwood?
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 Old Northwood gated?
No. Old Northwood is a neighborhood of public City streets; we confirm access for a specific home.
Which public schools serve Old Northwood?
At the center of Old Northwood, 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 Old Northwood. 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.
