Offered for the first time in more than 40 years, this 1926 John Volk-designed residence stands in the heart of the Old Northwood Historic District in West Palm Beach, approaching its centennial year. The two-story Old Spanish home sits on a 0.32-acre lot with a detached cottage and in-ground pool, fully fenced for privacy within one of the city's earliest residential neighborhoods.
Offered for the first time in more than 40 years, this 1926 John Volk-designed residence stands in the heart of the Old Northwood Historic District in West Palm Beach, approaching its centennial year. The two-story Old Spanish home sits on a 0.32-acre lot with a detached cottage and in-ground pool, fully fenced for privacy within one of the city's earliest residential neighborhoods.
Architecture & Design by John Volk
The home has been stewarded by a single ownership for over four decades, thoughtfully maintained and sensitively updated to honor Volk's original design. Authentic Spanish-style flooring, rich architectural detailing, and proportional room layouts reflect the craftsmanship that defined Volk's most admired residential commissions across South Florida. Natural light moves through the interior in a way that reveals how carefully the original fenestration was planned.
Interior Spaces
The two-story layout distributes five bedrooms and two bathrooms across large, flexible living areas. Spacious bedrooms occupy the upper floor, while the ground level provides generous common spaces suited to both daily life and formal entertaining. Wall-mounted heating and cooling units serve the home in place of central systems, consistent with the preservation of the original structure.
Outdoor Living & Grounds
The 0.32-acre lot supports a large in-ground pool set within lush landscaping, with ample space for entertaining, recreation, or private retreat. The property is fully fenced, reinforcing the sense of enclosure within an urban neighborhood. A detached cottage or casita is already equipped with infrastructure for a kitchen and bathroom, offering flexibility as a guest residence, family quarters, or home office. The cottage faces one of the neighborhood's rare alleyways, providing separate access and additional guest parking independent of the main home.
Location & Access
Old Northwood was established in the early 1920s just moments from the Intracoastal Waterway. The neighborhood is known for mature tree-lined streets, sidewalks, and a collection of architecturally significant homes, including works by both John Volk and Gustav Maass. The location offers proximity to downtown West Palm Beach, the Nora district, Northwood Village, Palm Beach, and area beaches. Northwood sits at the edge of the Currie Park redevelopment project, a public investment of over 35 million dollars set to be completed by 2027.
Key Features
- John Volk-designed residence, built 1926, approaching centennial
- First time offered in more than 40 years
- Old Northwood Historic District, one of West Palm Beach's earliest neighborhoods
- Detached cottage/casita with kitchen and bathroom infrastructure in place
- Cottage faces a rare neighborhood alleyway with separate guest parking
- Fully fenced 0.32-acre lot with in-ground pool and lush landscaping
- Authentic Spanish-style flooring and original architectural details throughout
- Adjacent to the Currie Park redevelopment, estimated completion 2027
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