The downtown core of West Palm Beach, Florida
Downtown West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach
The city’s downtown core, from Flagler Drive on the Lake Worth Lagoon west to the rail corridor, a district of condominium towers, lofts and some townhomes around Clematis Street.
Homes, years and sizes: Palm Beach County property records (2025 tax roll).
Overview
About Downtown West Palm Beach
Downtown West Palm Beach is where the city meets the water. The Great Lawn, Clematis Street, the library and the Brightline station sit within a few blocks of each other, and most homes here are condominiums in mid-rise and high-rise buildings.
The district runs along the Lake Worth Lagoon and Flagler Drive on the east, to the rail corridor on the west, and from Okeechobee Boulevard on the south up past Clematis Street on the north. Most homes are condominium residences and lofts, with some townhomes, in buildings that date from the early 2000s on.
Daily life centers on Clematis Street and the waterfront. The Great Lawn hosts the Clematis by Night concerts, the Mandel library and the Lake Pavilion are on the water, and the Kravis Center and CityPlace anchor the south end.
Brightline’s station on Evernia Street connects the downtown to Miami and Orlando. Each building has its own association, rules on rentals and pets, and charges, so we confirm those for a specific residence.
At a glance
- Streets
- Flagler Drive, Clematis Street, Olive Avenue, Rosemary Avenue, Evernia Street, Datura Street and Okeechobee Boulevard
- Home type
- Condominiums, lofts and townhomes
- Zip code
- 33401
- County
- Palm Beach County
Inside Downtown West Palm Beach
Buildings Downtown
Homes
The Strand
A 2002 tower of 15 stories on Evernia Street.
Homes and sizes on request
Homes
City Palms
A 2008 ten-story condominium beside CityPlace on Hibiscus Street.
Homes and sizes on request
Homes
610 Clematis
An eight-story 2006 condominium on Clematis Street with a pool.
Homes and sizes on request
Homes
101 Lofts
Five-story lofts at the foot of Clematis Street, built 2001.
Homes and sizes on request
Homes
The Whitney
A nine-story 2007 condominium on Evernia Street.
Homes and sizes on request
On the market now
Homes for Sale in Downtown West Palm Beach
Listings inside the boundary of Downtown West Palm Beach, newest first, updated through the day from BeachesMLS. Right now 106 condominiums are listed, averaging $2,883,000.
$449,000
Coming Soon
480 Hibiscus Street 303 West Palm Beach, Florida
1 Beds 1 Baths 720 SqFt
$1,595,000
New Listing
550 OKEECHOBEE Boulevard 1002 West Palm Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,709 SqFt
$1,950,000
Coming Soon
801 S OLIVE Avenue 1203 West Palm Beach, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,437 SqFt
$2,700,000
New Listing
400 N Flagler Drive 1004 West Palm Beach, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,797 SqFt
$559,000
New Listing
600 S Dixie Highway 211 West Palm Beach, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,155 SqFt
$12,950,000
New Listing
1100 S Flagler Drive 1403 West Palm Beach, Florida
3 Beds 5 Baths 3,566 SqFt
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 Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 at 08:33:45 PM.
Closed sales
The Downtown West Palm Beach Market
Closed sales inside the boundary of Downtown West Palm Beach, 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.
Downtown West Palm Beach recorded 188 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 | 188 | 156 | +21% |
| Median sale price | $720,000 | $620,000 | +16% |
| Median price per sq ft | $610 | $520 | +17% |
| Middle 80% of sales | $365,000 to $2,225,000 | $355,000 to $2,750,000 | |
| Active listings now | 106 | ||
| Median asking price now | $850,000 | ||
| Months of supply now | 6.8 |
BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of Downtown West Palm Beach, 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 Downtown West Palm Beach Association and What It Costs
Who runs the association, what governs it, and what current listings say the fee is.
| Water | Flagler Drive and the Lake Worth Lagoon form the east edge. Water views and any dock or slip rights depend on the building, and we confirm them for a specific residence. |
|---|
Association Fees From Current Listings
| Association fee, median | $815 a month |
|---|---|
| Typical range | $533 to $1,134 a month |
| Association or manager named in listings | Courtyards In Cityplace |
| Usually covers | Common Areas, Water, Trash, Sewer, Security, Maintenance Grounds, Insurance, Pool(s) |
| Club membership | Not required |
From 39 current and recent BeachesMLS listings in Downtown West Palm Beach, 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: leasing, pet and approval rules if they matter to you
- After you sign: the declaration, articles, bylaws, rules, budget and reserves, with the cancellation window Florida law sets once you receive them
- For buildings three stories or taller: milestone inspection and structural integrity reserve study status
- Before closing: the estoppel certificate from the condominium association
Where it sits
Around Downtown West Palm Beach
Places nearby.
Zoned Public Schools
The School District of Palm Beach County assigns public schools by address, and boundaries can change, so we confirm them for the home you are considering.
How it came to be
A Short History of Downtown West Palm Beach
- 1894
West Palm Beach was incorporated on November 5, the year after Henry Flagler platted the town across the lake from Palm Beach.
- 1916
The Palm Beach County courthouse, now the History Museum, was built on North Dixie Highway.
- 1992
The Kravis Center opened on Okeechobee Boulevard.
- 2000
CityPlace opened along South Rosemary Avenue.
- 2018
Brightline opened its West Palm Beach station on Evernia Street.
Sources: City of West Palm Beach, Wikipedia (West Palm Beach, Florida; Brightline), the Kravis Center, CityPlace and the Historical Society of Palm Beach County.
The boundary
Downtown West Palm Beach on the Map
Questions
Questions Buyers Ask About Downtown West Palm Beach
What do condominiums in Downtown West Palm Beach cost right now?
Right now 106 condominiums are listed for sale inside Downtown West Palm Beach, at an average asking price of $2,883,000 (about $1,060 per square foot), as of November 6, 2026. The market section above shows what condominiums here actually sold for over the past year.
What are the boundaries of downtown West Palm Beach?
We use the Lake Worth Lagoon and Flagler Drive on the east, Okeechobee Boulevard on the south, the rail corridor and Tamarind Avenue on the west, and the blocks just north of Clematis Street on the north. The Downtown Development Authority’s own district is drawn on its site.
What kinds of homes are downtown?
Mostly condominium residences and lofts in mid-rise and high-rise buildings, with some townhomes. Our guides cover individual buildings, among them The Strand, City Palms and 610 Clematis.
Can I rent out a residence downtown?
It depends on the building. Each association sets its own rules on leasing and pets in its declaration, and we confirm both for a specific residence.
How do I get to Miami or Orlando from downtown?
Brightline’s West Palm Beach station is at 501 Evernia Street, with trains south to Miami and north to Orlando.
What should I check before buying a condominium downtown?
The declaration, the budget and reserves, any special assessments, the most recent milestone and structural inspection reports, and the rules on rentals and pets. We pull these for a specific residence before an offer.
What are the association fees in Downtown West Palm Beach?
The fee table on this page is drawn live from current and recent listings. The seller’s disclosure, the condominium documents and the estoppel certificate confirm the exact amount for a specific home.
Is Downtown West Palm Beach gated?
Downtown is a district of public City streets and not one gated community. Individual buildings control their own entrances, and we confirm access for a specific residence.
Which public schools serve Downtown West Palm Beach?
The School District of Palm Beach County assigns public schools by address, and boundaries 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 Downtown West Palm Beach. We come back with the listings, the association’s fees and rules, and what similar condominiums 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. 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.
