The Markets
The Markets
Three distinct neighborhoods. Each with its own character, its own buyer, and its own rhythm. Gerrit works in all three — and knows the difference.
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Palm Beach Island, FL
Palm Beach Estate Section
The island's most storied addresses — oceanfront, lakefront, and everything in between.
The estate section of Palm Beach Island is one of the most coveted residential markets in the world. The properties here — many of them built in the 1920s and 1930s in the Mediterranean Revival and Spanish Colonial styles that define the island's character — sit on some of the most valuable land in Florida.
The market is defined by scarcity. The island is narrow, the estate section is finite, and the properties that come to market do so infrequently. When they do, the transactions are often quiet — handled between parties who know each other, or through advisors with the right relationships.
Buyers in the estate section are typically looking for one of two things: a property they can live in as-is, or a property they can restore or rebuild to their own standards. Both paths require a clear understanding of what the land is worth, what the structure adds or subtracts, and what the carrying costs of a significant renovation look like in this market.
Characteristics
Oceanfront and Intracoastal estates
Mediterranean Revival and Spanish Colonial architecture
Strict architectural review and landmark protections
Proximity to Worth Avenue and the island's cultural institutions
02
West Palm Beach, FL
El Cid
West Palm Beach's finest historic district, defined by Mediterranean Revival architecture and a quiet grandeur.
El Cid was developed in the 1920s and 1930s as one of West Palm Beach's most distinguished residential neighborhoods. The architecture is primarily Mediterranean Revival — arched doorways, clay tile roofs, stucco facades, and the kind of craftsmanship that simply isn't replicated in new construction.
The neighborhood runs along the Intracoastal Waterway, with Flagler Drive providing some of the most desirable addresses in the city. The interior streets offer a quieter character — deep lots, mature landscaping, and a genuine sense of neighborhood that's increasingly rare in South Florida.
El Cid has attracted sustained interest from buyers relocating from the Northeast, drawn by the architecture, the walkability, and the proximity to the cultural institutions along Clematis Street and the waterfront. The demand has been consistent and deliberate — the kind that builds lasting value rather than speculative peaks.
Characteristics
Intracoastal frontage along Flagler Drive
Mediterranean Revival architecture, 1920s–1940s
Historic district protections
Walkable to Clematis Street and the waterfront
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West Palm Beach, FL
Southland Park
Historic character, craftsman detail, and a neighborhood that has held its identity for a century.
Southland Park sits just south of El Cid, and shares its neighbor's commitment to historic character without its visibility. The housing stock is primarily craftsman bungalows and colonial revivals from the 1920s through the 1940s — well-built, generously proportioned, and increasingly appreciated by buyers who know what they're looking at.
The neighborhood's lots are generous by West Palm Beach standards, and the tree canopy is exceptional. The streets are quiet. The community is established. It's the kind of place where people tend to stay once they arrive.
For buyers, Southland Park offers meaningful value relative to El Cid — similar historic character, similar lot sizes, and a similar trajectory, at a price point that reflects its lower profile rather than any deficiency in the neighborhood itself. For sellers, it requires a buyer who understands the distinction — and an advisor who can find them.
Characteristics
Craftsman bungalows and colonial revivals, 1920s–1940s
Generous lots and exceptional tree canopy
Historic district designation
Established community, low turnover