A villa community in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Villas of Thurston, Palm Beach Gardens

A community of 52 villa homes in the 33418 ZIP of Palm Beach Gardens, built in 1980 and 1981 close to PGA National, most about 1,470 to 2,280 square feet.

52Homes on the county roll
1980–1981Years most homes were built
1,980Typical living area, sq ft
VillasHome type
1Recorded plats

Homes, years and sizes: Palm Beach County property records (2025 tax roll); plats: Palm Beach County recorded plats.

Overview

About Villas of Thurston

Villas of Thurston is a small community of 52 villa homes, all built in 1980 and 1981. On the county map it sits close to PGA National, among the villa and cottage communities of western Palm Beach Gardens.

The typical home has about 1,980 square feet of living area, with most between about 1,470 and 2,280, larger than many villa communities of the same age.

The county records each villa as its own single-family parcel. Nearby on the county map are PGA Club Cottages, the Golf Villas at PGA National and Ryder Cup Villas.

Being close to PGA National is not the same as being inside its associations or its club. We confirm the association, any club tie and the recorded restrictions for a specific home.

At a glance

Home type
Villa homes
Built
Mostly 1980 to 1981
Living area
About 1,470 to 2,280 sq ft
Zip code
33418
County
Palm Beach County
Recorded plat
Villas Of Thurston

On the market now

Homes for Sale in Villas of Thurston

Listings inside the boundary of Villas of Thurston, newest first, updated through the day from BeachesMLS. Right now 1 home is listed, asking $649,000.

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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 03:47:38 AM.

Live from BeachesMLS · Guide updated October 2026

Closed sales

The Villas of Thurston Market

Closed sales inside the boundary of Villas of Thurston, 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.

Two closed sales in twelve months is a thin sample, so read the median as a marker, not a price for any one home. We pull every closing here for any home you are considering.

MeasureLast 12 monthsYear beforeChange
Homes sold23-33%
Median sale price$513,000$599,000-14%
Median price per sq ft$304$303flat
Active listings now1
Median asking price now$649,000
Months of supply now6.0

BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of Villas of Thurston, 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 Villas of Thurston Association and What It Costs

Who runs the association, what governs it, and what current listings say the fee is.

AssociationWe confirm the association, its manager and its documents for each home.

Association Fees From Current Listings

Association fee, median$404 a month
Typical range$325 to $404 a month
Usually coversMaintenance Grounds, Common Areas, Cable TV
Club membershipNot required

From 3 current and recent BeachesMLS listings in Villas of Thurston, via IDX Broker, refreshed weekly. Fees are monthly equivalents of the association fees in each listing; condo, master and sub-association fees can stack. The recorded documents, the current budget and the estoppel govern.

What Else to Check

  • 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 Villas of Thurston

Places nearby.

The Gardens Mall (opens in a new tab)Shopping mall on PGA Boulevard with department stores, shops and restaurants.
Palm Beach Gardens GreenMarket (opens in a new tab)The city’s seasonal outdoor market for produce, plants and prepared food.
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park (opens in a new tab)State park on Singer Island with an Atlantic beach, a nature center and paddling on the lagoon.
City of Palm Beach Gardens (opens in a new tab)The city’s official site for parks, recreation centers, events and permits.

Zoned Public Schools

At the center of Villas of Thurston, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Timber Trace Elementary (elementary), Watson B Duncan Middle (middle) and Palm Beach Gardens High (high). Boundaries are set by address and can change, so we confirm them for the home you are considering.

Elementary

  • Timber Trace Elementary

Middle

  • Watson B Duncan Middle

High

  • Palm Beach Gardens High

Find the Zoned School for an Address

How it came to be

A Short History of Villas of Thurston

  1. 1959

    Palm Beach Gardens, planned by John D. MacArthur on land he owned north of West Palm Beach, was incorporated as a city.

  2. 1980

    The first villas in Villas of Thurston on the county roll were built.

  3. 1981

    The last villas were completed, according to the county roll.

Sources: Palm Beach County 2025 tax roll (Florida Department of Revenue), Palm Beach County property records, Wikipedia (Palm Beach Gardens, Florida).

The boundary

Villas of Thurston on the Map

Questions

Questions Buyers Ask About Villas of Thurston

What do homes in Villas of Thurston cost right now?

Right now 1 home is listed for sale inside Villas of Thurston, at an asking price of $649,000 (about $380 per square foot), as of November 6, 2026. The market section above shows what homes here actually sold for over the past year.

Is Villas of Thurston part of PGA National?

It sits close to PGA National on the county map. We confirm whether a specific home belongs to any PGA National association or carries a club tie.

When was Villas of Thurston built?

In 1980 and 1981, according to the county roll.

How big are the homes in Villas of Thurston?

The typical villa has about 1,980 square feet of living area. Most fall between about 1,470 and 2,280.

How many homes are in Villas of Thurston?

The county’s 2025 tax roll lists 52 residential parcels under the name.

How many homes are in Villas of Thurston, and when were they built?

Palm Beach County property records list 52 residential parcels in Villas of Thurston, most built 1980 to 1981, with a typical living area of about 1,980 square feet.

What are the association fees in Villas of Thurston?

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 Villas of Thurston gated?

No gate is on record for Villas of Thurston; we confirm access for a specific home.

Which public schools serve Villas of Thurston?

At the center of Villas of Thurston, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Timber Trace Elementary (elementary), Watson B Duncan Middle (middle) and Palm Beach Gardens High (high). Boundaries are set by address and can change, so we confirm them for the home you are considering.

Villas of Thurston · Palm Beach Gardens

Let Us Take Care of the Details

Tell us the street or the home in Villas of Thurston. 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