Learn about Palm Beach Gardens » Total Homes Percentage Available Gated Palm Beach Gardens Homes Palm Beach Gardens Homes (Development) Legends at the Gardens Millpond Palm Beach Gardens Palm Beach Country Estates Palm Beach Gardens Equestrian Homes Palm Beach Gardens Estates Palm Beach Gardens Golf Homes Palm Beach Gardens Rentals Place In The Woods Sun Terrace at The Oaks The Cove on Donald Ross Wind In The Pines Palm Beach Gardens Homes * Average Sales / Living SqFt Average Days on Market % of Homes Available Number of Properties Listed Sales Price as % of Asking Price HINT - Mouse over the graph to view details Get Jeff's Detailed Market Report Show me stats older than 2 years Palm Beach Gardens Homes Real Estate & Homes for Sale Prior to development, the land that became Palm Beach Gardens was primarily cattle ranches and pine forests, as well as swampland further west.
In 1959, wealthy landowner and insurance magnate John D. MacArthur announced plans to develop 4,000 acres (16 km ) and build homes for 55,000 people. He chose the name Palm Beach Gardens after his initial choice, Palm Beach City, was denied by the Florida Legislature, because of the similarity of the name to the nearby Palm Beach. MacArthur planned to build a "garden city" so he altered the name slightly. The city was incorporated as a "paper town" (meaning that it existed only on paper) in 1959. The 1960 Census recorded that the city officially had a population of one, apparently a squatter whom MacArthur had allowed to stay on his property. Rapid development took place in the 1960s. By 1970 the city had a population approaching 7,000 people. To showcase his new community, MacArthur purchased an 80-year-old banyan tree located in nearby Lake Park, that was to be cut down to enlarge a dentist's office. It cost $30,000 and 1008 hours of manpower to move it. A second banyan was moved the following year.
While moving the first banyan tree over the Florida East Coast Railway, the massive tree shifted and disconnected the Western Union telephone and telegraph lines running adjacent to the railroad, cutting off most communications between Miami, 80 miles to the south, and the outside world until the damage could be repaired. These trees still remain at the center of MacArthur Boulevard near Northlake Boulevard and are still featured on the city shield. In January 2007, the great-grandson of impressionist artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Alexandre Renoir, presented a painting to the city which depicts the Gardens banyan tree. It is currently on display at the city hall on North Military Trail. City growth was slow but steady throughout the 1970s and 1980s, as the population has still not reached the predicted 55,000 people envisioned by MacArthur. However, the opening of the 1.3-million-square foot Gardens Mall in 1988 initiated a new wave of development, as did the sell off in 1999 of approximately 5,000 acres (20 km ) in the city by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
Development of this property happened quickly and led to much new growth in the city. The city adopted an Art In Public Places ordinance in 1989 and has amassed an eclectic collection of works. The city suffered much damage to its tropical landscaping in the hard freezes of 1985 and 1989, but has experienced no freezing temperatures since then. The city was hit by Hurricane Frances, Hurricane Jeanne, and Hurricane Wilma in 2004 and 2005. Much of the city lost power for days at a time after each storm, and many traffic signals and directional signs in the city were destroyed. Many homes and businesses were severely damaged during the first two storms and contractors and construction materials were at a premium. Hundreds of homes were only nearing final repair when Hurricane Wilma hit the following year damaging or destroying many of those completed or ongoing repairs. The Professional Golfers' Association of America has its headquarters in the city. There are 12 golf courses within the city limits, including a course owned by the municipality.
Several PGA tournaments have been hosted in Palm Beach Gardens since 1971. The Honda Classic has been held at the PGA National Resort and Spa since 2007 and was held at the Country Club at Mirasol from 2003 to 2006; both are located in Palm Beach Gardens. Ameribank and Wackenhut also have their headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens. The Gardens Mall, PGA Commons, Legacy Place, and Downtown at the Gardens [5] are the center of the city's retail market. The city has the first and one of only three Paul bakeries in the United States. Map of Palm Beach Gardens Homes Palm Beach Gardens Homes Homes for Sale (View All) Beds 6 Baths 10 full, 2 half Exquisite Custom Estate R... Beds 6 Baths 6 full, 2 half This Beautiful And Elegan... Beds 6 Baths 8 full, 1 half An Absolute Gem, This 5 B... Beds 6 Baths 8 full, 1 half Stunningly Designed Two S... Beds 6 Baths 6 full, 2 half Brand New Custom Home Und... Palm Beach Gardens Homes | Beds 5 Baths 5 full, 3 half This Majestic 5/6.5 Custo...
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. Welcome to the forum! The better options or possibilities I'm aware of in the general Ft Lauderdale / Miami / Palm Beach Gardens areas (subject to making sure that any mattress you are considering meets your criteria and the ) are listed inThe better options and possibilities I'm aware of in the Stuart / West Palm Beach areas are listed inThere is some overlap between the lists and without knowing your exact location some of these may still be quite a drive for you. The largest selection is obviously in Palm Beach County along the coast, moving south. Please let me know if you come up with any more specific questions. Researching for a mattress?... read this post first. Thank you so much for your response. I will begin investigating the products in the retailers you mentioned. It is so fascinating to realize how complicated this purchase is and how you can no longer rely on the "trusted" brands of the past.
Now I am happy to know what to look for and what makes a quality mattress; that it is all about the components and how they work together. And more importantly, how manufacturers use the components to create the different price points.. It sounds like you are on a good path educating yourself and using the resources here to make an informed decision. It’s unfortunate to say, but members who have spent just a few hours here doing careful reading are often more educated about mattresses and their construction than so many of the people selling mattresses, or “reviewing” them online. Keep me updated as to your progress. I wanted to update you on our purchase. We went to Shrader's Mattress company in West Palm Beach. They are a family business and all they do is make mattresses. They have been making mattress for 50 years. Our salesperson, Austin, questioned us about what we were looking for in a mattress. He took us on a tour of the factory and showed us the materials used in making the various types of mattresses: the company makes mattresses for model homes, for boats, and of course for residential homes.
We settled on a "traditional" mattress with an Innerspring (not pocket coil). The Innerspring mattress felt firmer to us than the pocket coil and we preferred the firmer feeling. By the way, we tested many mattresses on the floor of the warehouse showroom. (The showroom was more warehouse than showroom). Our mattress is 2-sided and each side has a pillow top. Austin explained that the mattress we order is made specifically for us so it was possible to make one side of the mattress a little firmer...or less firm...if one of us preferred that. Austin did not push the foundation (supporting box spring) purchase but we decided that it was better to start off with new products. We are extremely happy with our purchase, which was delivered about two weeks after the order. Congratulations on your new mattress! I’m glad you were able to find a business that was able to provide you a quality mattress. I’ll be interested in learning about your Shrader Mattress once you’ve had a chance to sleep on it for a while.