Palm Beach County, Florida
Lake Park Real Estate and Local Guide
Lake Park is a small waterfront town on the Lake Worth Lagoon, founded in 1923 as Kelsey City by developer Harry Kelsey and renamed Lake Park in 1939. Its original street plan was laid out by the Olmsted brothers. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Lake Park best.
About the area
Living in Lake Park, FL
Founded as Kelsey City, it was the first zoned municipality south of Washington, D.C., with a plan by the Olmsted brothers.
The housing market
Homes in Lake Park
- About half of housing units (49.5%) are owner-occupied, with a large renter share.
- Around 43% of homes are single-family detached, alongside many multi-unit and mixed housing types.
- The median home value is about $361,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Lake Park home
Lake Park Town Hall
Built in 1927, it sheltered residents during the 1928 hurricane and is on the National Register of Historic Places
Historic Kelsey Gates
Last remaining gateway that once proclaimed Kelsey City the "Gateway to the Palm Beaches"
Kelsey Park
Waterfront park on the Lake Worth Lagoon named for founder Harry Kelsey, home to the preserved 1920s Evergreen House
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.