Loxahatchee Groves Real Estate Statistics
| Average Price | $1.5M |
|---|---|
| Lowest Price | $399K |
| Highest Price | $5.3M |
| Total Listings | 31 |
| Avg. Price/SQFT | $677 |
Property Types (active listings)
About Loxahatchee Groves
In 1902, the Southern States Land and Timber Company bought a two-million-acre tract that included present-day Loxahatchee Groves. Soon after, the West Palm Beach Canal opened in 1917, and sales manager George Frederick Bensel planned a farming community along the new waterway. Engineer T.G. Thorgesen produced the first topographical map and partnered with Bensel to purchase 6,500 acres. The 1928 Okeechobee hurricane damaged much of the area, but agriculture rebounded with citrus and vegetable groves.
Geographically, Loxahatchee Groves covers 12.53 square miles in western Palm Beach County, about 15 miles west of West Palm Beach. The town borders Wellington to the south, Royal Palm Beach to the southeast, and The Acreage to the north. Decades of resident effort to preserve the rural character culminated in November 2006, when 458 voters approved incorporation against 350 opposed. The town operates under a council-manager government. Its motto, "Love it and leave it alone," still discourages streetlights, sewers, and most paved roads.
Loxahatchee Groves Real Estate
As of late 2025, the median sale price in Loxahatchee Groves reached $800,000, up 13.5% year-over-year per Redfin. Loxahatchee Groves Homes for Sale range from $500,000 ranch homes on one acre to estates above $5 million on ten-acre parcels. Zillow's Home Value Index sat at $744,021 across all property types. The market is land-driven, with acreage often mattering more than house size.
Meanwhile, condo and townhouse inventory is essentially absent here, with zoning that requires minimum 1-acre lots throughout most of the town. Most Loxahatchee Groves Homes for Sale sit on properties with barns, paddocks, and bridle trails for equestrian use. Estates near Wellington's horse circuit climb past $3 million. Luxury Homes in Loxahatchee cluster along Okeechobee Boulevard and D Road with custom builds and equestrian facilities. A Loxahatchee Real Estate Agent tracks 5-acre teardowns, 10-acre estates, and pre-zoned agricultural parcels.
Things to Do in Loxahatchee Groves
Beyond housing, the town packs equestrian parks, wildlife encounters, and farm-to-table experiences across western Palm Beach County.
- Lion Country Safari: Drive 4 miles through 900+ free-roaming animals including lions, giraffes, and zebras at Florida's only drive-through safari.
- Swank Farm: Reserve a seat at the family-style Swank Table outdoor dinners hosted by James Beard chefs across the farm's fields.
- Loxahatchee Groves Park: Walk shaded trails, picnic in the pavilion, or watch local equestrian events at this 18-acre town park.
- Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park: Ride the bridle trails, attend horse shows, or watch dressage practice at this town equestrian facility.
- Panther Ridge Conservation Center: Tour the big cat sanctuary by appointment and meet rescued pumas, leopards, and clouded leopards on private grounds.
- McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary: Visit rescued tigers, sloths, kangaroos, and birds during weekend public tours at this nonprofit exotic animal sanctuary.
- J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area: Hunt, hike, or fish across 60,000 acres of pine flatwoods and cypress swamps just north of the town.
- Boonies Restaurant: Grab a burger, watch the game, or sit outside under the oaks at this longtime Loxahatchee Groves sports bar.
Education in Loxahatchee Groves
Public education in Loxahatchee Groves falls under Palm Beach County Public Schools, the 10th-largest district in the United States. By contrast, no schools sit within town limits, so students attend campuses in Wellington and Royal Palm Beach. The district enrolls about 173,000 students across 180+ schools. Higher education sits 20 minutes east at Palm Beach State College and Florida Atlantic University.
Primary Schools
- Binks Forest Elementary School
- Wellington Elementary School
- Royal Palm Beach Elementary School
- Cypress Trails Elementary School
Secondary Schools
- Wellington Landings Middle School
- Western Pines Middle School
- Wellington High School
- Seminole Ridge Community High School
Colleges and Universities
- Palm Beach State College
- Florida Atlantic University
- Keiser University
- Palm Beach Atlantic University
Frequently Asked Questions About Loxahatchee Groves
What does "Loxahatchee" mean?
"Loxahatchee" comes from the Seminole Muscogee language: "locha" means turtle and "hatchee" means river. The town takes its name from the nearby Loxahatchee River. Notably, early residents called the area Loxahatchee Farms.
Is Loxahatchee Groves the same as Loxahatchee or The Acreage?
No. Loxahatchee Groves is a separate incorporated town. Loxahatchee is a broader unincorporated zip code area, while The Acreage is the largest unincorporated community to the north. However, all three share Palm Beach County zip code 33470 and similar rural character.
What is the minimum lot size in Loxahatchee Groves?
Most parcels in Loxahatchee Groves require minimum 1-acre zoning, with many areas requiring 5+ acres. Specifically, the town's land-use code preserves rural and agricultural character by limiting subdivision and density. Average property size far exceeds neighboring Palm Beach County municipalities.
Can you keep horses on Loxahatchee Groves property?
Yes. Loxahatchee Groves zoning permits horse keeping on most parcels. According to town code, many properties also allow chickens, goats, and other livestock. Wellington's world-class equestrian show circuit sits just east of the town.
Are there grocery stores in Loxahatchee Groves?
No. The town's rural character means most groceries sit outside town limits. Even so, residents only have to drive 5 to 10 minutes east to Wellington for Publix, Costco, and Whole Foods. The Grove Market Shopping Center serves local needs.
Acreage Is Only Half the Story
In Loxahatchee Groves, two 5-acre parcels can sell at very different prices based on zoning. AGR zoning and road type determine whether you can build barns, run a business, or subdivide. A Loxahatchee Real Estate Agent at The Mastropieri Group verifies zoning and well rights before each tour. Call (561) 556-9853 to view Loxahatchee Groves Homes for Sale.
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