A historic district in West Palm Beach, Florida
Northwood Harbor, West Palm Beach
A City of West Palm Beach historic district of about 359 homes on 45th through 58th Streets between Spruce Avenue and North Flagler Drive, built mostly from 1925 to 1958.
Homes, years and sizes: Palm Beach County property records (2025 tax roll).
Overview
About Northwood Harbor
Northwood Harbor is the northernmost of the Northwood historic districts, on numbered streets that run east to North Flagler Drive and the lake. Its neighborhood association, writing on the City’s historic districts page, says most homes went up between 1925 and 1955, first as winter residences and homes of local business owners and artisans working on Palm Beach.
The same account says the neighborhood grew after World War II and that historic designation came in September 2006. The City’s historic district map now ties the boundary to Ordinance 4826-19.
Inside that boundary the county roll counts 359 residential parcels: 250 single-family houses, 100 small multifamily buildings and a few vacant lots, most built between 1925 and 1958, at a typical size of about 1,350 square feet. Nearly all are on a plat recorded as North Palm Beach, which is a subdivision name here and not the Village of North Palm Beach.
It is in the 33407 ZIP, inside the City of West Palm Beach, with Brian H. Chappell Park on the lake at its edge.
At a glance
- Streets
- 45th through 58th Streets, Spruce Avenue and North Flagler Drive
- Home type
- Single-family homes and small multifamily buildings
- Built
- Mostly 1925 to 1958
- Living area
- About 860 to 2,290 sq ft
- Zip code
- 33407
- County
- Palm Beach County
On the market now
Homes for Sale in Northwood Harbor
Listings inside the boundary of Northwood Harbor, newest first, updated through the day from BeachesMLS. Right now 11 homes are listed, averaging $773,000.
$675,000
For Sale
424 53RD Street West Palm Beach, Florida
3 Beds 1 Baths 1,483 SqFt 0.17 Acres
$589,900
For Sale
516 48TH Street West Palm Beach, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,322 SqFt 0.14 Acres
$329,000
Active Under Contract
434 49TH Street West Palm Beach, Florida
2 Beds 1 Baths 689 SqFt 0.12 Acres
$749,000
For Sale
517 55th Street West Palm Beach, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,238 SqFt 0.12 Acres
$649,000
For Sale
514 52nd Street West Palm Beach, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 834 SqFt 0.12 Acres
$850,000
For Sale
525 51ST Street West Palm Beach, Florida
5 Beds 3 Baths 2,262 SqFt 0.22 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 Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 at 10:02:48 AM.
Closed sales
The Northwood Harbor Market
Closed sales inside the boundary of Northwood Harbor, 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 Harbor recorded 15 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 | 15 | 13 | +15% |
| Median sale price | $445,000 | $411,000 | +8% |
| Median price per sq ft | $373 | $308 | +21% |
| Middle 80% of sales | $360,000 to $850,000 | $300,000 to $650,000 | |
| Active listings now | 11 | ||
| Median asking price now | $749,000 | ||
| Months of supply now | 8.8 |
BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of Northwood Harbor, 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 Harbor 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 Northwood Harbor 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 Harbor
Places nearby.
Zoned Public Schools
At the center of Northwood Harbor, 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 Northwood Harbor
- 1915
The oldest home on the county roll inside the district, at 5511 North Flagler Drive.
- 1925
Most homes in the neighborhood date from this year on, according to its association’s account on the City’s page.
- 1949
The middle year of construction on the county roll, as the neighborhood filled in after World War II.
- 2006
Northwood Harbor was designated a historic district in September.
- 2019
Ordinance 4826-19, 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 Harbor on the Map
Questions
Questions Buyers Ask About Northwood Harbor
What do homes in Northwood Harbor cost right now?
Right now 11 homes are listed for sale inside Northwood Harbor, at an average asking price of $773,000 (about $563 per square foot), as of November 6, 2026. The market section above shows what homes here actually sold for over the past year.
When did Northwood Harbor become a historic district?
In September 2006, according to the neighborhood’s account on the City’s historic districts page. The City’s historic district map ties the current boundary to Ordinance 4826-19. We found no National Register listing for it.
Is Northwood Harbor in North Palm Beach?
No. It is inside the City of West Palm Beach. The lots are recorded on a plat named North Palm Beach, which is easy to confuse with the separate village farther north.
Do I need City approval to change the outside of a house in Northwood Harbor?
Yes. Northwood Harbor 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 Harbor?
We found none. Northwood Harbor is a City historic district, not a planned community, so there is no single homeowners’ association for the district. The neighborhood has an association that worked for the designation; we have not confirmed whether it is voluntary or has recorded covenants. We confirm for a specific home whether any recorded restriction applies.
How many homes are in Northwood Harbor, and when were they built?
Palm Beach County property records list 359 residential parcels in Northwood Harbor, most built 1925 to 1958, with a typical living area of about 1,350 square feet.
What are the association fees in Northwood Harbor?
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 Harbor gated?
No. Northwood Harbor is a neighborhood of public City streets; we confirm access for a specific home.
Which public schools serve Northwood Harbor?
At the center of Northwood Harbor, 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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Let Us Take Care of the Details
Tell us the street or the home in Northwood Harbor. 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.
