West Palm Beach’s CRA Surplus Property Listings

🏘️ Unlocking Opportunity: What You Need to Know About West Palm Beach’s CRA Surplus Property Listings

By Erica Batista, Realtor® | Area Leader, Allure at LPT Realty

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a property in West Palm Beach — whether to build a home, launch a small business, or invest in a growing neighborhood — there’s an opportunity hiding in plain sight.

The West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) regularly releases surplus properties for sale — many deeply rooted in historic neighborhoods undergoing revitalization.

But unless you're closely connected to the process, you might never know when (or how) to take advantage of these hidden gems.

That’s where I come in — not just to help you find what’s available, but to guide you through the exact steps required to submit a successful proposal. I now have access to the full, most up-to-date list of available CRA-owned properties, beyond what’s visible online.

🔍 What Are CRA Surplus Properties?

CRA surplus properties are city- or agency-owned parcels that are no longer needed for government use. These properties — often located in areas targeted for revitalization — are made available for purchase by residents, investors, nonprofit developers, or community-minded buyers.

The goal? To create housing, grow small businesses, and strengthen neighborhoods with people who care about the long-term future of West Palm Beach.

👉 Browse current opportunities: City of WPB CRA Opportunities

💡 Why Consider These Properties?

• Lower cost of entry than traditional listings

• Located in Opportunity Zones and redevelopment districts

• CRA and city support for qualified redevelopment uses

• Flexible use potential: residential, mixed-use, commercial

• A chance to help shape the future of your community

🧭 Why You Need a Local Guide

These aren’t traditional real estate listings.
No Zillow alerts. No MLS access. And no typical offer process.

Each surplus property sale requires a formal proposal reviewed by the CRA, and it’s not always clear from the outside how to position your submission for success.

As a Palm Beach County native with deep redevelopment connections, I’ve helped clients prepare site visits, understand zoning and proposal expectations, and partner with the right professionals (contractors, attorneys, architects, lenders) to move from dream to done.

🧩 Best of all — I now have the complete, most up-to-date list of available CRA-owned properties, including ones not actively displayed on the website.

ith a deep network in redevelopment, I bring local insight, strategic partners, and guidance that can make or break your project’s success.

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📍 Featured CRA Surplus Property Opportunities

Here are a few properties previously released by the CRA — many are still listed as city-owned:

🏡 639 4th Street

• View Official Listing
  A charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath historic home located in the heart of the Historic Northwest, eligible for renovation or redevelopment.
  💡 Opportunity: Restore as a short-term rental, artist residence, or nonprofit program office. Zoned for single-family use.
  📐 Lot Size: Approx. 3,000 sq ft

🛠️ 519 L.A. Kirksey Street

• View Official Listing
  Vacant land near Tamarind Ave, ideal for infill housing or small duplex development.
  💡 Opportunity: Build new housing (market rate or affordable) and become a part of community restoration.
  📐 Lot Size: Approx. 4,060 sq ft

🧱 401 Division Avenue

• View Official Listing
  Another historic structure ready for adaptive reuse. Steps from key downtown corridors and cultural spots.
  💡 Opportunity: Mixed-use potential or live/work conversion.
  📐 Lot Size: Approx. 3,484 sq ft

🌿 631 6th Street

• View Official Listing
  Vacant parcel with direct access to transit corridors.
  💡 Opportunity: Affordable housing or community garden with long-term plans for structure development.
  📐 Lot Size: Approx. 4,792 sq ft

🛎️ How to Get Started

1. Browse official CRA listings here:
   👉 https://www.wpb.org/Departments/Community-Redevelopment-Agency/Opportunities

2. Download proposal forms and instructions (included on each listing page)

3. Reach out to me for help understanding next steps, site visits, or putting together your proposal

🌟 Final Thoughts

These CRA surplus properties are rare opportunities to own land, develop small-scale projects, and become part of the fabric of West Palm Beach’s growth story. They’re not just for large investors — they’re for people with vision, commitment, and community pride.

If that sounds like you, I’d love to help you move forward.

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