The neighborhood
Northwood Shores is the waterfront pocket of West Palm Beach's Northwood area, on the east side of the Old Northwood historic district, roughly the blocks between Broadway and North Dixie Highway and the Intracoastal Waterway, with homes concentrated on North Flagler Drive and side streets from about 28th to 36th Streets extending north toward 45th Street. It includes sub-communities such as North Shore Terrace and Flagler Landing.
Property types are primarily mid-century CBS ranch-style single-family homes plus Mediterranean and Craftsman bungalows, mostly 1,000 to 2,000 square feet, with larger waterfront estates and new construction along Flagler Drive and the Intracoastal, and condos in gated waterfront buildings like Flagler Landing (3940 North Flagler Drive).
Reported 2025-2026 data varies by source: Homes.com lists an average value near $1.07 million and a $899,000 median list, with a 12-month median sale around $572,000 to $585,000; Redfin reports a three-month median sale near $1.1 million, up about 162 percent year over year across all home types; Trulia's buy range spans roughly $150,000 (small condos) to $39 million (intracoastal estates).
Northwood Shores is the water answer to Old Northwood's architecture: quiet Mid-century streets, Intracoastal estates, and new construction along the city's northern waterfront.
What to know
The character of Northwood Shores.
Intracoastal frontage
North Flagler Drive homes on the water with broad lagoon views toward Palm Beach.
Mid-century character
CBS ranch and bungalow streets from the mid-20th century.
New construction wave
Waterfront estates and rebuilds rising along Flagler Drive.
Gated waterfront condos
Flagler Landing and other buildings add attached waterfront living.
City & community overview
Northwood Shores at a glance.
Northwood Shores is a compact waterfront quarter of mid-century homes, Flagler Drive estates, and gated waterfront condos, between the historic streets of Northwood and the Intracoastal.
A waterfront pocket of roughly 0.1 square mile between the Northwood districts and the Intracoastal (city-data and brokerage guides, 2026).
Neighborhoods & districts
- North Flagler Drive waterfront
- North Shore Terrace
- Flagler Landing
- Side streets from 28th toward 45th
History
The area developed mid-century as the city's northern waterfront quarter; its estate and new-construction wave has accelerated with the wider Northwood revival.
Commercial districts & employment
Northwood Village and downtown West Palm supply the commercial life minutes away.
Accessibility & getting around
Broadway and North Flagler Drive run the area with 45th Street and Okeechobee connecting west; Palm Beach International Airport is about 10 to 15 minutes.
Market overview
The Northwood Shores market, in numbers and context.
Figures below are drawn from the cited sources and reporting periods. Markets move, so treat any number as a snapshot, not a promise. We verify current activity, comparable sales, and pricing for the specific property you are considering.
Average value
~$1.07M
Homes.com, 2025-2026
12-month median sale
~$572K to $585K
Homes.com, 2025-2026
3-month median sale
~$1.1M
Redfin, up ~162% YoY
Full buy range
~$150K to $39M
Trulia, small condos to Intracoastal estates
Northwood Shores' numbers swing with the mix: mid-century homes and condos keep the 12-month median near $572,000 to $585,000, while waterfront estates and new construction drive the three-month median to $1.1 million and the range to $39 million.
Water position drives everything. We pull comps by tier: Flagler waterfront, interior mid-century, and gated condos.
Data source
Homes.com; Redfin; Trulia; Echo Fine Properties
Reporting period
2025-2026, reviewed October 2026
Updated
October 2026
Where to look
Neighborhoods and communities in Northwood Shores.
Each area has its own character, housing stock, and price point. We verify gated status, waterfront access, and association details for the specific property you are considering, since these vary street by street.
Flagler Drive waterfront
Intracoastal estates and new construction, the premium tier.
North Shore Terrace
A named sub-community of mid-century homes.
Flagler Landing
Gated waterfront condominiums at 3940 North Flagler Drive.
Interior mid-century streets
Ranch and bungalow streets with rebuild potential.
Luxury opportunities
Luxury real estate in Northwood Shores.
Luxury at Northwood Shores is the Flagler waterfront tier: Intracoastal estates from roughly $2.3 million to $3.7 million and top new construction far above, with gated waterfront condos at the entry.
Property types
- Mid-century CBS ranch homes
- Flagler Drive waterfront estates
- New construction along the Intracoastal
- Gated waterfront condominiums
What buyers should evaluate
- Intracoastal frontage, seawall, and dock
- Rebuild quality and elevation
- Gated building associations and fees
- Lagoon exposure and hurricane readiness
- Proximity to Northwood Village and downtown
- Resale evidence in the same tier
Ownership, clubs & restrictions
Rules and fees to know before you buy in Northwood Shores.
City zoning governs most of Northwood Shores; gated buildings carry their own associations. Confirm the governing documents for the exact property.
City zoning
Rebuilds follow West Palm Beach zoning and flood-elevation requirements.
Building associations
Flagler Landing and other condos carry fees, reserves, and rules.
Rental rules
Short-term rentals follow city rules; confirm the current ordinance.
Age rules
Northwood Shores is an all-ages area.
New construction status
New construction in Northwood Shores.
Northwood Shores has an active waterfront new-construction wave. Statuses below use the standard vocabulary; anything we cannot confirm is marked Unverified with current information on request.
Waterfront estates
Multiple Flagler Drive waterfront builds are in progress. Contact for current inventory.
Teardown lots
Mid-century teardowns on waterfront and near-water lots list regularly. Contact for current availability.
Mid-century inventory
The existing mid-century stock is delivered and trades as resale.
Lifestyle
How people actually live in Northwood Shores.
Northwood Shores life is water-first with a historic neighborhood at your back: lagoon views from Flagler, Village coffee shops minutes west, and downtown for everything else, in the city's most undervalued waterfront pocket.
Lifestyle, dining & recreation
Living well in Northwood Shores.
The beaches, parks, dining, shopping, and culture that shape day-to-day life here. We list established places and districts; confirm hours and current programming before you visit.
Intracoastal frontage
Views, docks, and paddle access along North Flagler Drive.
Northwood Village
Dining, coffee, and nightlife minutes west.
Downtown West Palm
Clematis Street and the waterfront minutes south.
Palm Beach across the water
The island's skyline from your own dock.
Schools, healthcare & getting around
The essentials in Northwood Shores.
Schools
Public school assignments are address-specific and change with zoning. Confirm the current feeder pattern with the School District of Palm Beach County before you commit.
Healthcare
St. Mary's Medical Center and Good Samaritan Medical Center are a short drive. Confirm current facilities that fit your needs.
Transport & airports
Broadway and North Flagler Drive run the area; I-95 is minutes west and Palm Beach International Airport about 10 to 15 minutes.
Waterfront, insurance & ownership
What to weigh before you buy in Northwood Shores.
Northwood Shores is fully waterfront: Flagler parcels sit in FEMA flood zones with required flood and wind coverage, and docks and seawalls need verification. We review the full coastal picture for every property.
FEMA flood zones
Waterfront and many interior lots sit within FEMA flood zones.
Flood & wind insurance
Required for waterfront homes; premiums vary by elevation and exposure.
Seawalls & docks
We verify seawall condition, dock permits, and Intracoastal depth.
Rebuild elevation
New construction along Flagler must meet current flood elevations.
Nearby
Communities worth comparing.
Palm Beach County
Northwood, West Palm Beach
The city's historic quarter north of downtown: Old Northwood, Northwood Hills, and the Village.
Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach Waterfront Condo Corridor
Flagler Drive's luxury towers, from The Bristol to the Ritz-Carlton Residences.
Palm Beach County
Downtown West Palm Beach
Clematis Street and CityPlace, a waterfront skyline rising around the lagoon.
Community FAQ
Northwood Shores real estate FAQ.
The questions buyers and sellers ask most about Northwood Shores: the market, condos, new construction, waterfront, schools, lifestyle, and the specifics of buying and selling here. Every answer reflects how we actually work this neighborhood.
Browse all South Florida FAQsWhere is Northwood Shores in West Palm Beach?
The waterfront pocket of the Northwood area, roughly between Broadway and the Intracoastal Waterway, with homes along North Flagler Drive and side streets from about 28th Street toward 45th Street.
What are the price ranges in Northwood Shores?
2025-2026 data splits by product: 12-month medians around $572,000 to $585,000, a three-month median near $1.1 million (up about 162 percent YoY), and a full range from roughly $150,000 condos to $39 million Intracoastal estates.
What property types are at Northwood Shores?
Mid-century CBS ranch homes, Mediterranean and Craftsman bungalows, larger waterfront estates and new construction along Flagler Drive, and condos in gated waterfront buildings like Flagler Landing.
Is Northwood Shores a good place to build?
Yes for waterfront buyers: teardowns on Flagler lots are routinely listed, and new construction must meet current flood elevations. Confirm lot availability and permit status with an agent before committing.
Provenance
Sourced, dated, and reviewed October 2026.
Information on this page was reviewed in October 2026 and every important fact carries a dated source. Where a fact could not be verified from a dated source, the page says exactly "Contact for current information" or "Not verified" rather than guessing. Markets move, so treat prices and statuses as snapshots and confirm current activity with us before committing.
Sources & citations
- Homes.com neighborhood guide
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- Redfin housing market page
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- Trulia neighborhood guide
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