Waterfront Community · Palm Beach, FL
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About La Palma
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.
Recently Sold in La Palma
What homes sell for in La Palma
Recent sales are the most reliable guide to value in La Palma. Closed prices show what buyers actually paid, which matters far more than asking prices when you are pricing a home to sell or preparing an offer. A sold history also shows how long homes in La Palma sat before closing and whether they went for over or under asking, and both shape a smart pricing or offer strategy. Closings turn over constantly, so a quiet stretch does not mean the market stopped, only that the most recent sales are already on record and the next ones have not closed yet. For a true read on value, the closest comparable homes matter more than any single headline figure. Pure Equity can pull a full sold report for La Palma with the detail behind each sale, or a valuation built from the most comparable recent closings.
Homes & Architecture
Sold homes in La Palma
Recent listings in La Palma have offered 1 to 3 bedrooms and 1.5 to 2 baths. Floor plans span roughly 1,180 to 1,668 square feet. The mix here includes condo homes. Current prices run from $495,000 to $1,275,000.
Market & Value
La Palma market and home values
Recent activity is the clearest guide to value in La Palma. 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 129 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.
Who It Suits
Is La Palma right for you?
Whether La Palma fits you comes down to how you plan to live here. 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 sits 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
If a home in La Palma catches your eye here, the buying process 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
Thinking of selling in La Palma? A successful sale here 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.
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 129 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.
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 129 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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Buying Instead?
Search La Palma with someone local
We will tell you which listings are worth your time, what comparable homes actually closed for, and how to structure an offer that holds up through inspection and financing.
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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