Palm Beach Gardens

What is Palm Beach Gardens known for?

Palm Beach Gardens was incorporated in 1959 as a planned garden city by John D. MacArthur. Today it is best known for golf, with 12 golf courses inside the city limits. Juno Beach and Jupiter are close neighbors with their own guides.

What is PGA National?

PGA National is a resort community in Palm Beach Gardens that began in 1978 and covers 2,340 acres. Membership and amenities are separate from home ownership, so I confirm the terms before you write an offer.

Where is the shopping in Palm Beach Gardens?

Retail runs along PGA Boulevard, including The Gardens Mall, PGA Commons, Midtown, Legacy Place and Downtown at the Gardens.

Do homes in Palm Beach Gardens need flood insurance?

It depends on the flood zone of the specific property, and lenders often require it in higher-risk zones. Homes near lakes, canals or the Intracoastal can be very different from homes farther away. I check the flood zone and get an insurance quote before you write an offer, so there are no surprises at closing.

How do schools work for a Palm Beach Gardens address?

Palm Beach Gardens is in the School District of Palm Beach County, one county-wide district. Which school a home is zoned for depends on the address, so I confirm the assignment with the district before you make an offer.

What should I know about the homestead exemption if I buy in Palm Beach Gardens?

If Palm Beach Gardens will be your permanent home, you can claim Florida’s homestead exemption, and with it the Save Our Homes cap on how fast your assessed value can rise. A second home does not qualify. You need to own and live in the home by January 1 and file by March 1. I walk every buyer through this and put it in writing right after closing.