Century Village Somerset Homes for Sale

Century Village - Somerset Condos is an age-restricted 55+ community in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, governed under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA). Homes are priced from $145,500 to $219,000. At least one resident per home must be 55 or older. Pure Equity lists homes in Century Village Somerset and represents buyers. Commission is negotiable, and what we are paid is agreed with you in writing before you commit to anything.

Pure Equity Realty covers Century Village Somerset and the West Palm Beach area. We list for 1%, which includes photography, MLS syndication, and negotiation support. Buyers pay nothing for representation. For current market data, see Florida Realtors' market statistics.

Our MLS feed shows a single listing for Century Village Somerset West Palm Beach homes for sale as of October 2026. The median asking price is $175,000.

That is 45% below the West Palm Beach median of $320,000. On a per-foot basis, homes here ask about $219 per square foot, compared with $248 across West Palm Beach. So the median price buys roughly 800 square feet of living area. With so few listings, though, treat these figures as a snapshot rather than a trend.

Listings here have averaged 147 days on the market. That is slower than the West Palm Beach average of 119 days. Because of that, buyers often have more room to negotiate on price, repairs or closing costs.

Homes listed in Century Village Somerset date from 1972, so they are about 54 years old.

All of these homes predate Florida's 2002 statewide building code. So roof age, window protection and the wind mitigation report matter a great deal for insurance.

In addition, most Florida insurers ask for a four-point inspection on homes 30 years or older. It covers the roof, electrical, plumbing and HVAC. Updated systems usually make coverage easier to place.

Century Village Somerset is a gated community. Therefore, expect to register visitors and contractors with the gate before each visit.

Century Village Somerset includes waterfront homes. Waterfront lots in South Florida often sit in FEMA special flood hazard areas, where lenders require flood insurance. Before you commit, look up the address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and ask the seller for an elevation certificate.

Here is what the median Century Village Somerset price means in Florida closing terms. At $175,000, a 20% down payment comes to about $35,000, leaving a loan near $140,000.

Florida then taxes that loan twice. First, documentary stamp tax on the note runs 35 cents per $100, or about $490. Next, the intangible tax of 0.2% adds about $280. Buyers normally pay both at closing.

On the seller side, Florida deed stamps cost 70 cents per $100 of price. At the Century Village Somerset median, that is about $1,225.

Finally, owner-occupants should file for the Florida homestead exemption by March 1. It removes up to $50,000 of assessed value. After that, Save Our Homes caps yearly assessment increases at 3% or inflation, whichever is lower. To see what these numbers mean for your budget, get pre-approved before you tour.