Waterfront Community · Palm Beach, FL
La Palma Palm Beach, FL Homes For Sale & Real Estate
La Palma, Palm Beach, FL, is a waterfront community in Palm Beach County with 8 homes for sale right now. La Palma Condo is a waterfront community in Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida.
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La Palma Market at a Glance
Live MLS · Updated Oct 14, 2026
- Active Inventory
- 8
- New Listings (30d)
- 2
- Pending Sales
- 2
- Median List Price
- $666,250
- Avg Days on Market
- 130
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Market Overview
La Palma real estate market
There are 8 active listings for sale in La Palma right now. The median list price is $666,250, or about $551 per square foot. Listings span $495,000 to $1,275,000, so there is inventory across most budgets. Homes are averaging 130 days on market. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.
La Palma Market Stats
MLS data updated October 13, 2026- Active Listings
- 8
- Median List Price
- $666,250
- Median $/Sq Ft
- $551
- Avg Days on Market
- 130
- Price Range
- $495,000 to $1,275,000
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many homes are for sale in La Palma?
- There are 8 active listings for sale in La Palma right now, and these counts update from the MLS as homes come on the market and go under contract. Prices cluster fairly closely, with the top of the market about 2.6 times the entry level. Ask us to set up a search alert and you will see new La Palma listings the day they reach the market.
- What is the median home price in La Palma?
- The median list price in La Palma is $666,250, or roughly $551 per square foot. The median is the midpoint of what is currently listed, so about half of La Palma homes ask more and half ask less, within a broader range of $495,000 to $1,275,000. The median sits in the lower part of that range, so most La Palma homes are nearer the entry level and a few high-end listings pull the top up. We can pull recent comparable sales to price a specific home more precisely.
- What price range do homes in La Palma cover?
- Homes for sale in La Palma currently range from about $495,000 at the entry level to $1,275,000 at the top of the market. That spread reflects unit size, floor, and finish level across the condos and townhomes here, with the median list price around $666,250. The spread is moderate, so there is real choice here without the extremes some markets show. Tell us your budget and must-haves and we will send the La Palma listings that actually fit.
- How long do homes take to sell in La Palma?
- Homes in La Palma are averaging 130 days on market, measured from the day a listing goes live to the day it goes under contract. That is a slow pace, so sellers here should expect to price carefully and buyers often have time to compare before committing. Days on market in La Palma also shift with the season and with how a home is priced, so a sharply priced listing can still sell well ahead of the average.
- Are there waterfront homes in La Palma?
- Yes. La Palma includes waterfront homes with canal, lake, or Intracoastal frontage.
About La Palma
La Palma, Palm Beach, FL, is a waterfront community in Palm Beach County with 8 homes for sale right now. La Palma Condo is a waterfront community in Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida. Active listings are priced from $575,000 to $1,300,000. Homes were built starting 1971. Pure Equity lists homes in La Palma and represents buyers. Commission is negotiable, and what we are paid is agreed with you in writing before you commit to anything.
Homes & Architecture
Homes for sale in La Palma
Homes for sale in La Palma offer 1 to 3 bedrooms and 1.5 to 2 baths. Living areas run from about 1,012 to 1,668 square feet. The mix here includes condo homes. Current prices run from $495,000 to $1,275,000.
Schools
Schools near La Palma
Homes for sale in La Palma are typically zoned for the Palm Beach public schools below, based on current MLS listings. Confirm the exact attendance zone for any specific address with the Palm Beach County school district before you buy.
- Elementary School
- Palm Beach Public
- Middle School
- Lake Worth
- High School
- Forest Hill
Map
Where La Palma is in Palm Beach
Centred on the homes listed and recently sold in La Palma.
HOA
La Palma HOA fees
- Median HOA fee
- $1,692/mo
- Typical range
- $1,681 to $1,775
- Lowest to highest
- $1,197 to $2,174
- Listings with a fee
- 8 of 8
Across the 8 homes for sale in La Palma that list an HOA fee, the median is $1,692 a month. Half of them fall between $1,681 and $1,775. Fees quoted quarterly or yearly are converted to a monthly figure so they compare directly.
The fee most often covers cable TV, common areas, pest control, grounds maintenance, security and trash pickup. Coverage differs from one building or section to the next, so read what a specific listing includes before comparing it with another.
Listings here most often mention elevators, fitness center, pool, trash pickup, on-site management and beach access.
None of the 8 listings that state a pet policy allow pets.
From current MLS listings in La Palma; the figures change as homes come and go. Confirm the fee, any special assessments and the association's rules with the HOA before you buy.
Recent Sales
Recently sold homes in La Palma
These are the last 6 recorded closings in La Palma, with the price each home actually sold for rather than what it was listed at. They closed at a median of $480 per square foot. The most recent closed on May 14, 2026. Closed sales are what an appraiser and a buyer's agent will look at, so they are the starting point for pricing a home here.
Sold$365,000
Sold · May 14, 2026
2860 S Ocean Boulevard 210
2 bed · 2 bath · 1,210 sqft · $302/sqft
$30,000 under the asking price
Sold$672,000
Sold · May 7, 2026
2860 S Ocean Boulevard 205
2 bed · 2 bath · 1,400 sqft · $480/sqft
$23,000 under the asking price
Sold$465,000
Sold · April 20, 2026
2860 S Ocean Boulevard 602
1 bed · 1.5 bath · 1,180 sqft · $394/sqft
$30,000 under the asking price
Sold$1,072,500
Sold · April 3, 2026
2860 S Ocean Boulevard 614
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,578 sqft · $680/sqft
$22,500 under the asking price
Sold$875,000
Sold · December 10, 2025
2860 S Ocean Boulevard 106
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,668 sqft · $525/sqft
$100,000 under the asking price
Sold$420,000
Sold · December 5, 2025
2860 S Ocean Boulevard 315
2 bed · 2 bath · 1,210 sqft · $347/sqft
$30,000 under the asking price
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Market & Value
La Palma market and home values
Values in La Palma track the community's own sales more closely than any broad regional number. The median list price in La Palma is around $666,250, or roughly $551 per square foot. That sits about 39% above the Palm Beach County median, which shows where La Palma lands in the local market. Recent asking prices have run from $495,000 to $1,275,000, so the home you choose within La Palma matters as much as the community average. Homes here have recently taken about 130 days to go under contract, a useful gauge of how quickly the La Palma market is moving. For pricing an offer or a listing, comparable sales within La Palma carry more weight than any headline number, since homes of the same type and size set the real range. Pure Equity can pull the active and recently sold homes in La Palma so you work from real numbers, not an estimate.
How It Compares
La Palma compared to nearby Palm Beach communities
La Palma sits 4 of 7 on median price among these Palm Beach communities. Price per square foot is the fairer comparison between communities, because it adjusts for the fact that one neighborhood builds bigger homes than another. Days on market shows how quickly each one is actually selling.
| Community | Homes | Median | $/Sq Ft | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Park | 6 | $13,922,500 | $4,189 | 67 |
| Thirty Three Sixty | 6 | $2,075,000 | $1,079 | 142 |
| Halcyon Of Palm Beach | 7 | $1,535,000 | $738 | 60 |
| La Palma this page | 8 | $666,250 | $551 | 130 |
| Claridges | 6 | $638,985 | $475 | 200 |
| Patrician Of Palm Beach | 13 | $347,900 | $345 | 167 |
| The Patrician | 5 | $319,900 | $312 | 227 |
Medians come from active listings in each community and move as inventory turns over. They describe the homes currently for sale, not what any one home is worth.
Who It Suits
Is La Palma right for you?
A quick read on who fits La Palma saves time before you visit. La Palma appeals to boaters and buyers who want to be on the water, whether a canal, lake, or the Intracoastal. Waterfront homes carry their own insurance and maintenance considerations, so factor wind and flood coverage into the budget from the start. On price, La Palma lands in the middle of the market, a common fit for move-up buyers and full-time residents. Whether La Palma is right for you depends on how you plan to use the home, full time or seasonally, and Pure Equity can walk you through the tradeoffs before you commit.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Living in La Palma
Waterfront homes here offer canal, lake, or Intracoastal frontage, and some sites include private dockage.
Location
La Palma location
La Palma is located in Palm Beach, part of Palm Beach County, Florida. Residents are close to the shopping, dining, schools, and parks of the Palm Beach area, with the wider job centers, beaches, and airports of the region within driving distance.
Buying in La Palma
Buying a home in La Palma
Buying in La Palma follows the same path as the rest of Palm Beach County. Getting a mortgage pre-approval first tells you your real budget and lets you move quickly when the right home comes up. Property taxes factor into the monthly payment: the median annual property tax in Palm Beach County is about $3,600. Florida's homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of a primary residence, and the Save Our Homes cap limits how fast that assessed value can rise from year to year. Budget for homeowners insurance as well. Rates in Florida reflect wind and flood exposure, so gather quotes early and check whether a specific address sits in a FEMA flood zone. Once you are under contract, plan for a home inspection and, if you are financing, a lender appraisal, both of which fall inside the inspection period. Working with an agent who knows Palm Beach means you see new listings in La Palma the day they reach the market.
Selling in La Palma
Selling a home in La Palma
A successful sale in La Palma comes down to pricing, presentation, and marketing. List prices in La Palma currently center around $666,250, which is a starting reference for where a comparable home might be positioned. Homes that are decluttered, professionally photographed, and priced to recent comparable sales tend to draw the most interest in the first two weeks, when a listing is newest and gets the most views. Florida sellers usually pay the documentary stamp tax on the deed, currently $0.70 per $100 of the sale price in most counties, along with prorated property taxes and, by local custom in many areas, the owner's title insurance policy. We provide a no-obligation home valuation for La Palma owners in Palm Beach, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.
Thinking of Selling?
What is your La Palma home worth?
Online estimates miss what makes a home different. Tell us about yours and a licensed listing agent will send you a pricing opinion based on what has actually closed near you in La Palma.
Listing agents and seller representation in La Palma
Thinking about selling in La Palma? The agent you pick shapes two numbers: what your home closes for, and how long it takes. A listing agent, also called a seller's agent, prices the property against what has actually closed nearby. They also prepare and market it, screen the offers that arrive, and negotiate the terms rather than just the price.
Conditions in La Palma sit close to balanced, which rewards sellers who price against real closed sales instead of neighboring asking prices. Homes here are averaging about 130 days from listing to accepted offer, so build that into your moving timeline.
Community-level detail matters most here. Association rules, what the fees cover, and which buildings sell fastest all affect your outcome. So does whether a buyer needs board approval before closing. None of it appears in a listing description. All of it decides whether a sale closes on time.
Pure Equity is a licensed Florida brokerage serving La Palma. Onias Derilus is the broker of record, Florida Real Estate Broker license BK3276618. A broker holds a higher license than an agent working under one. In practice that means the person advising you on price is also the one legally responsible for the file. That matters most when a deal gets complicated.
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Realtors and real estate agents serving La Palma
People search for realtors, real estate agents, and real estate brokers more or less interchangeably. For most purposes the job title matters less than licensing and representation. Every licensed agent in Florida works under a broker. That broker carries final responsibility for the transaction.
What separates real estate professionals in La Palma is specificity. Can they answer questions about your street, not just your city? Ask what they have closed nearby and how they arrived at a price. A grounded answer cites particular recent sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. Vague reassurance is the warning sign.
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Buyer's agents in La Palma
A buyer's agent represents the purchaser rather than the owner. They identify properties that actually fit and research what comparable homes sold for, not what they asked. They also advise on offer strategy. Finally, they manage inspection and financing deadlines through to closing.
Where buyers have room to negotiate, as they do in La Palma, the leverage is only worth something if you know where it exists and what to ask for. If you are buying and selling at the same time, which is common for people moving within Palm Beach County, sequencing the two is its own skill: contingencies, timing, and what happens if one closing slips all need planning before either home goes on the market.
What representation costs
Real estate commissions are negotiable. No law, multiple listing service, or association sets them. If an agent tells you there is a standard rate, they are misinforming you. What you pay is agreed between you and the brokerage you hire. Get it in writing before the work begins.
Industry rules changed in 2024. Now a buyer and their agent must put compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes together. Sellers may still offer to contribute toward the buyer's side. However, that is negotiated rather than assumed. It is worth thinking through with your listing agent before you go live.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find a listing agent in La Palma?
Ask any listing agent you interview two questions. Which homes have they closed near La Palma, and how did they arrive at their suggested price? A grounded answer names recent closed sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. With a median around $666,250 here, the gap between realistic pricing guidance and optimistic guidance is real money. Verify the license too. Florida licenses are public and searchable through the state's DBPR portal. Pure Equity is a licensed brokerage serving Palm Beach County. You can reach the broker directly at (561) 835-5400.
What does a seller's agent actually do?
A seller's agent prices the home against comparable closed sales. Before it goes live, they advise on repairs and presentation. Then they handle photography and marketing, and put the home in front of buyers and other agents. When offers arrive, they screen them and negotiate both price and terms. Terms matter as much as the number, because inspection windows, financing contingencies, and closing dates all affect whether an offer reaches the closing table.
How much does a real estate agent cost in La Palma?
Commissions are fully negotiable. No law or real estate board sets them. What you pay is whatever you and your brokerage agree to in writing before work begins. Since the 2024 rule changes, buyers and their agents must agree compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes. Any seller contribution toward the buyer's side is negotiated rather than automatic. Ask any agent you interview to put their fee in writing.
What is the difference between a realtor, a real estate agent, and a broker?
A real estate agent holds a state license to represent buyers and sellers. A broker holds a higher-level license and can operate a brokerage. That broker also carries final legal responsibility for the office's transactions. Realtor is a membership term for agents belonging to the National Association of Realtors. For someone buying or selling in La Palma, three practical questions matter. Is the person licensed, who do they represent in your transaction, and what can they actually tell you about your local market?
Do I need an agent to buy a home in La Palma?
You are not legally required to use one, but most buyers in La Palma do. A buyer's agent handles the parts that are easy to get wrong. That means identifying what comparable homes actually closed for, spotting condition or association issues early, and managing inspection and financing deadlines. Even in a slower market, negotiating room is only useful if you know where it exists.
Can one agent help me sell my current home and buy the next one?
Yes. For people moving within Palm Beach County it is often the more practical route, because one person coordinates both timelines. Sequencing is the hard part. Should your purchase be contingent on your sale? How would you cover a gap if the closings do not line up? What happens if one side is delayed? Plan all of that before either home is listed, rather than after an offer arrives.
Public Records
Look up La Palma property records
Anything on this page that affects what a home costs to own, assessed value, exemptions, flood zone, is published by a public agency. These are the official sources, not our summaries of them.
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
Assessed value, homestead exemption status, and recorded sales history for any parcel.
FEMA Flood Map Service Center
Look up the official flood zone for an address before you budget for insurance.
Florida Department of Revenue, property taxes
How Florida assesses property, and which exemptions you can claim.
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