WEST PALM BEACH
COUNTRY CLUB COMMUNITIES
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Breakers West - Associated with The Breaker’s Resort on
Ibis - Ibis is a country club and residential community with approximately 1900 homes in fifteen different neighborhoods. The homes, built between 1991 and 2007 range in price from under $200,000 to over $4 million. Residences include villas, town homes, coach homes, and single family homes that vary in size from 1300 square feet to over 8000 square feet (air conditioned). Winding through the Ibis homes are three Nicklaus-Family designed golf courses. In addition to the golf courses, the Ibis has 12 tennis courts, a modern fitness center and a large club house with restaurants, card rooms and assorted social activities. There is a mix of year 'round and seasonal residents and the blend of homeowners in the community includes young families, professionals, empty nesters and retirees. The community is located adjacent to the magnificent Loxahatchee Nature Preserve and is home to assorted wildlife. Recent Market Activity -- There were 72 homes sold in Ibis in 2009, about the same number as sold in 2008, however, in 2009 there were 35 percent more homes that sold in the lower price brackets, those under $400,000, than than those above $400,000. At the same time, prices for homes in Ibis declined with homes priced below $400,000 going for $115 per square foot in 2009, a 15 percent price decline from 2008. And homes priced above $400,000 also decline in price from 2008 to 2009 going from $224 per square foot down to $189 per square foot, a 16 percent drop. Ibis is about seven miles west of I-95 on
Ironhorse - Ironhorse is a small, intimate country club community nestled against the Loxahatchee Nature Preserve. It is a private, gated community, with 324 homes ranging in size from 1,700 square feet to over 5,000 square feet (air conditioned). The homes sit on lots that range from less than ¼ acre to over ½ acre. with many homes backing on to the picturesque Arthur Hills golf course or the nature preserve, providing relaxing and panoramic views from the lanai. There are both one and two story homes in Ironhorse with a good mix of both year 'round and seasonal residents. Unlike many similar communities, membership in the country club is not required. But it is the best deal in town. A social or sports membership, including the clubhouse, restaurant, fitness center, tennis courts and swimming pool costs $2200 per year for a family. And the full golf membership is just $5900 a year per family. Equity memberships were eliminated in early 2010 when the club was sold to a private individual. Built between 1992 and 2004, Ironhorse homes are priced from the low $200,000s to over $1,000,000. Recent Market Activity -- As with most country club communities, Ironhorse home values have taken a hit in recent years declining 18 per cent since the end of 2008. In the first quarter of 2010, three homes sold, including a foreclosure, averaging $141 per square foot. That was down 11 per cent from 2009 when 11 homes sold averaging $159 per square foot. In 2008 13 homes sold averaging $172 per square foot. Ironhorse is located in the northern part of West Palm Beach adjacent to Palm Beach Gardens, about three miles west of I-95 and just south of the Beeline Highway Click here for more Ironhorse information.
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