The neighborhood
Northwood is the informal name for the older residential area just north of downtown West Palm Beach; the city does not map a single official Northwood boundary, and the name covers several sub-districts. The best-defined is the Old Northwood Historic District, a roughly 90-acre National Register district (designated 1994) bounded by Broadway, North Dixie Highway and Poinsettia Avenue, and 26th and 35th Streets, with about 320 buildings, most built 1921-1926.
Other pieces include Northwood Hills (from 29th Street to 39th Court, a city historic district since 2003) and Northwood Village, the commercial core around Northwood Road and North Dixie Highway. Architecture spans Mediterranean Revival, Mission, Craftsman bungalows, and Frame Vernacular from the 1920s to newer construction up to 2021, in homes from roughly 806 to 5,571 square feet on lots up to about an acre.
Reported 2025-2026 data: broader Northwood listings generally run from about $239,990 to $4.85 million, with a median sale around $550,000 and an average sold price around $604,000 (95 sales in the past year); Old Northwood specifically is pricier, with a February 2026 median sale of about $1.15 million and recent listings from about $380,000 to $4.8 million.
Northwood is West Palm Beach's most complete historic-and-revitalizing neighborhood: restored 1920s architecture, a lively Village commercial core, and new construction joining the old.
What to know
The character of Northwood, West Palm Beach.
Old Northwood Historic District
A roughly 90-acre National Register district with about 320 buildings, most from 1921-1926.
Northwood Village
A walkable commercial core around Northwood Road with shops, dining, and nightlife.
Multiple districts
Old Northwood, Northwood Hills, and the Village each carry a different character.
Revitalization energy
Old 1920s stock meeting new construction up to 2021 across the area.
City & community overview
Northwood, West Palm Beach at a glance.
Northwood is a collection of historic and revitalizing neighborhoods north of downtown: grand 1920s architecture in Old Northwood, mid-century streets in Northwood Hills, and the Village's commercial life at the center.
Old Northwood is roughly 90 acres with about 320 buildings; the wider Northwood area spans several sub-districts (oldnorthwood.org and Wikipedia, 2026).
Neighborhoods & districts
- Old Northwood Historic District
- Northwood Hills
- Northwood Village
- Northwood Shores (see its own page)
History
Northwood built out during the 1920s boom as one of West Palm Beach's first suburbs, fell into disinvestment mid-century, and has revived since the 1990s through historic restoration, the Village's renaissance, and new construction.
Commercial districts & employment
Northwood Village is the commercial core with restaurants, bars, and shops; downtown West Palm is minutes south.
Accessibility & getting around
Broadway and North Dixie Highway run the district, with 25th to 39th Streets crossing; I-95 is minutes west and Palm Beach International Airport about 10 to 15 minutes.
Market overview
The Northwood, West Palm Beach 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.
Broader listings
~$240K to $4.85M
2025-2026, brokerage data
Median sale (area)
~$550K
95 sales in the past year, avg ~$604K
Old Northwood median
~$1.15M
February 2026, up ~54% YoY
Old Northwood listings
~$380K to $4.8M
Recent activity, 2026
Northwood is two markets in one: the wider area trades at a median near $550,000 with strong volume, while Old Northwood's restored historic homes sit at a February 2026 median near $1.15 million with listings to $4.8 million.
Restoration quality, district, and block drive the spread. We work the Old Northwood historic review and match buyers to the right sub-district.
Data source
Old Northwood; Wikipedia; Neighborhoods.com; Bex Realty
Reporting period
2025-2026, reviewed October 2026
Updated
October 2026
Where to look
Neighborhoods and communities in Northwood, West Palm Beach.
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.
Old Northwood
The National Register core of 1920s Mediterranean, Mission, and frame homes.
Northwood Hills
The city historic district from 29th Street to 39th Court.
Northwood Village
The commercial heart around Northwood Road and North Dixie.
Northwood Shores
The waterfront pocket; see its own profile page.
Luxury opportunities
Luxury real estate in Northwood, West Palm Beach.
Luxury in Northwood is the restored-estate tier of Old Northwood: grand 1920s architecture from roughly $1 million to $4.8 million, with the area's newer construction and Village product at the entry.
Property types
- Restored 1920s Mediterranean and Mission homes
- Craftsman and Frame Vernacular residences
- New construction up to 2021
- Village commercial and mixed-use properties
What buyers should evaluate
- District designation and historic review
- Restoration depth and architectural integrity
- Lot size, up to about an acre in places
- Block character and canopy
- Proximity to the Village and downtown
- Resale evidence in the same sub-district
Ownership, clubs & restrictions
Rules and fees to know before you buy in Northwood, West Palm Beach.
Historic district rules and city codes govern Northwood. Confirm the current requirements for the exact property.
Historic review
Old Northwood and Northwood Hills govern exterior changes through historic review.
City zoning
Zoning varies by sub-district; confirm density and use for the exact parcel.
Rental rules
Short-term rentals follow city rules; confirm the current ordinance.
Age rules
Northwood is an all-ages area.
New construction status
New construction in Northwood, West Palm Beach.
Northwood mixes restored historic stock with new construction through the 2020s. Statuses below use the standard vocabulary; anything we cannot confirm is marked Unverified with current information on request.
Historic inventory
The 1920s build-out is mature; restoration and resale dominate.
New construction
Individual new builds and infill occur through 2021-era and later. Contact for current information.
Lifestyle
How people actually live in Northwood, West Palm Beach.
Northwood life is historic-urban: restored porches, the Village's coffee shops and bars, and downtown minutes south, with the water at Northwood Shores and the airport close at hand.
Lifestyle, dining & recreation
Living well in Northwood, West Palm Beach.
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.
Northwood Village
The walkable commercial core with dining, shops, and nightlife.
Old Northwood architecture
Some of the city's finest 1920s homes on grand streets.
Downtown West Palm
Clematis Street and the waterfront minutes south.
Northwood Shores water
The Intracoastal at the area's eastern edge.
Schools, healthcare & getting around
The essentials in Northwood, West Palm Beach.
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 Dixie Highway run the district with I-95 minutes west. Palm Beach International Airport is about 10 to 15 minutes.
Waterfront, insurance & ownership
What to weigh before you buy in Northwood, West Palm Beach.
Northwood Shores at the area's east edge is fully waterfront with flood insurance requirements; interior Northwood blocks are drier but may still fall in flood zones. We verify the FEMA zone for any property.
Flood zones
Waterfront blocks and low-lying areas sit within FEMA flood zones; we verify the current map.
Flood insurance
Required in some zones, especially near the Intracoastal.
Drainage
We review block-level drainage history.
Historic retrofits
Storm upgrades on historic homes require preservation review.
Nearby
Communities worth comparing.
Palm Beach County
Northwood Shores
The Intracoastal waterfront pocket of Northwood, from 28th Street toward 45th.
Palm Beach County
Grandview Heights
A ridge-top historic district of bungalows on the Atlantic Ridge south of Okeechobee.
Palm Beach County
Flamingo Park
A historic district of 1920s Mediterranean and frame homes near downtown.
Community FAQ
Northwood, West Palm Beach real estate FAQ.
The questions buyers and sellers ask most about Northwood, West Palm Beach: 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 in West Palm Beach?
The older residential area north of downtown, including the Old Northwood Historic District (bounded by Broadway, North Dixie Highway, and 26th and 35th Streets), Northwood Hills, and Northwood Village.
What are the price ranges in Northwood?
Broader Northwood listings run from about $239,990 to $4.85 million with a median near $550,000; Old Northwood's February 2026 median was about $1.15 million, with listings from about $380,000 to $4.8 million.
What is Old Northwood?
A roughly 90-acre National Register historic district designated in 1994, containing about 320 buildings, most built 1921-1926 in Mediterranean Revival, Mission, Craftsman, and Frame Vernacular styles.
Is Northwood a good investment?
The district's revitalization has driven strong appreciation, with Old Northwood's median up about 54 percent year over year in February 2026 data. Historic designation protects the character driving that demand; we review each property's economics before advising.
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
- Old Northwood official site
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- Wikipedia, Old Northwood Historic District
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- Bex Realty neighborhood data
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