A historic district in West Palm Beach, Florida
Northboro Park, West Palm Beach
A City of West Palm Beach historic district of about 108 homes on 36th through 39th Streets in the north end, developed from 1923 to 1940 as an expansion of Old Northwood.
Homes, years and sizes: Palm Beach County property records (2025 tax roll); plats: Palm Beach County recorded plats.
Overview
About Northboro Park
Northboro Park began as an expansion of Old Northwood and was built mostly as custom houses in Mediterranean Revival, mission and frame vernacular styles. The City made it West Palm Beach’s second historic district in November 1992.
The City names Northboro Elementary School at 36th Street and Spruce Avenue, built in 1925 by DaCamara and Chace, as the oldest building in the neighborhood, and 418 36th Street, from 1923, as the first home. The National Park Service listed the Northboro Park Historic District on the National Register on February 20, 2007, bounded by 40th Street, Flagler Drive, 36th Street and Broadway.
Inside the City’s boundary the county roll counts 108 residential parcels, 94 of them single-family houses, most built between 1925 and 1953, at a typical size of about 1,550 square feet. Most lots are on the Northwood Addition plat, with a few on the Tucson Addition and Metcalf subdivision.
It is in the 33407 ZIP, between Broadway and the lake, next to Old Northwood and Northwood Hills and a short drive from Northwood Village and Currie Park.
At a glance
- Streets
- 36th, 37th, 38th and 39th Streets, Spruce Avenue and North Flagler Drive
- Home type
- Single-family homes
- Built
- Mostly 1925 to 1953
- Living area
- About 1,080 to 2,590 sq ft
- Zip code
- 33407
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Recorded plats
- Metcalf Sub In; Northboro Elementary School; Tucson Add In
On the market now
Homes for Sale in Northboro Park
Listings inside the boundary of Northboro Park, newest first, updated through the day from BeachesMLS. Right now 6 homes are listed, averaging $1,011,000.
$899,000
For Sale
436 38th Street West Palm Beach, Florida
4 Beds 3 Baths 1,479 SqFt 0.14 Acres
$1,199,000
For Sale
520 38TH Street West Palm Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,600 SqFt 0.14 Acres
$869,990
For Sale
427 37TH Street West Palm Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,811 SqFt 0.21 Acres
$699,500
For Sale
526 38TH Street West Palm Beach, Florida
7 Beds 3 Baths 2,925 SqFt 0.14 Acres
$1,600,000
For Sale
509 38th Street West Palm Beach, Florida
4 Beds 4 Baths 2,767 SqFt 0.14 Acres
$799,900
For Sale
3619 Spruce Avenue West Palm Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,032 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 Friday, November 6th, 2026 at 04:16:28 AM.
Closed sales
The Northboro Park Market
Closed sales inside the boundary of Northboro Park, 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.
Northboro Park recorded 5 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 | 5 | 12 | -58% |
| Median sale price | $950,000 | $628,000 | +51% |
| Median price per sq ft | $570 | $447 | +28% |
| Active listings now | 6 | ||
| Median asking price now | $884,000 | ||
| Months of supply now | 14.4 |
BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of Northboro Park, 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 Northboro Park Association and What It Costs
Who runs the association, what governs it, and what current listings say the fee is.
| Water | The district’s east edge is North Flagler Drive along the Lake Worth Lagoon; we confirm views and any dock rights for a specific home. |
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Association Fees From Current Listings
Association fees for Northboro Park 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 Northboro Park
Places nearby.
Zoned Public Schools
At the center of Northboro Park, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Northmore Elementary (elementary), John F Kennedy 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
- John F Kennedy Middle
High
- Palm Beach Lakes High
How it came to be
A Short History of Northboro Park
- 1923
The first home in Northboro Park, at 418 36th Street, was built, according to the City.
- 1925
Northboro Elementary School was built at 36th Street and Spruce Avenue by DaCamara and Chace.
- 1940
The end of the period the City gives for the neighborhood’s development.
- 1992
Northboro Park became the City’s second historic district in November.
- 2007
The National Park Service listed the Northboro Park Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places on February 20.
Sources: City of West Palm Beach: Historic Districts (archived City page), National Park Service weekly list 2007: Northboro Park Historic District (07000059), 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
Northboro Park on the Map
Questions
Questions Buyers Ask About Northboro Park
What do homes in Northboro Park cost right now?
Right now 6 homes are listed for sale inside Northboro Park, at an average asking price of $1,011,000 (about $572 per square foot), as of November 6, 2026. The market section above shows what homes here actually sold for over the past year.
Is Northboro Park on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was listed on February 20, 2007. The City designated it locally in November 1992; its historic district map ties the current boundary to Ordinance 4247-09.
How is Northboro Park different from Old Northwood?
It began as an expansion of Old Northwood, built a few years later and mostly as custom houses. The two are separate City historic districts with their own boundaries, side by side north of downtown.
Do I need City approval to change the outside of a house in Northboro Park?
Yes. Northboro Park 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 Northboro Park?
We found none. Northboro Park 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 Northboro Park, and when were they built?
Palm Beach County property records list 108 residential parcels in Northboro Park, most built 1925 to 1953, with a typical living area of about 1,540 square feet.
What are the association fees in Northboro Park?
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 Northboro Park gated?
No. Northboro Park is a neighborhood of public City streets; we confirm access for a specific home.
Which public schools serve Northboro Park?
At the center of Northboro Park, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Northmore Elementary (elementary), John F Kennedy 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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Northboro Park · West Palm Beach
Let Us Take Care of the Details
Tell us the street or the home in Northboro Park. 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) and recorded plats; 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.
