Construction has officially broken ground on The Berkeley Palm Beach, a 25-story residential tower at 550 South Australian Avenue in West Palm Beach. Designed by Arquitectonica and developed by Al Adelson, the developer behind The Bristol, the project will yield 193 condominium residences overlooking Clear Lake, with views extending toward the West Palm Beach skyline, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Atlantic Ocean.
The project is positioned along the western edge of downtown West Palm Beach, just west of the Intracoastal corridor. The tower will rise facing Clear Lake and forms part of a growing concentration of residential development near the city’s business, cultural, transportation, and healthcare districts.
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According to the development team, The Berkeley Palm Beach has surpassed $120 million in total sales, including more than $40 million since April. Construction is now underway, with completion anticipated in 2029.
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“The Berkeley was envisioned as a reflection of how luxury living in West Palm Beach is evolving,” said Al Adelson, developer of The Berkeley Palm Beach. “For decades, the market’s most coveted addresses were concentrated along the Intracoastal and the island. Today, buyers are expanding their definition of luxury. They still want waterfront living, but they also value walkability, connectivity, proximity to Palm Beach International Airport, and immediate access to the city’s growing cultural and business districts. The Berkeley’s waterfront setting on Clear Lake offers a unique combination of tranquility and accessibility that is increasingly difficult to find. Breaking ground represents an exciting milestone for our team and reflects the continued momentum and transformation of West Palm Beach as a world-class city.”
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Residences will range from two to five bedrooms and are planned with larger floorplans intended for full-time living. Units above the 15th floor are expected to offer dual-water views, with west-facing views over Clear Lake and east-facing views toward the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean. Pricing currently ranges from approximately $2.5 million to more than $12 million.
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The amenity program will include a rooftop resort-style pool and spa, a fitness center, wellness-focused spaces, private dining areas adjacent to a chef’s kitchen, lounge and club spaces, and views across the city and surrounding waterways.
“The pace of sales at The Berkeley reflects the continued strength of the West Palm Beach luxury market,” said Jay Phillip Parker, CEO Brokerage, Florida Region, Douglas Elliman and President of Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, Florida. “Buyers today are seeking thoughtfully designed residences that offer convenience, connectivity, and a seamless urban lifestyle, and The Berkeley speaks directly to those priorities.”
The Berkeley Palm Beach will be located within minutes of Palm Beach International Airport, I-95, downtown West Palm Beach, major employment centers, healthcare institutions, and cultural destinations. The development team also cited recent institutional investment in the area, including Cleveland Clinic and Vanderbilt University’s planned graduate business campus, as part of the broader growth surrounding the project.
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Everything going on that’s good for WPB, and a recycled squat and bunched version of One Brickell is the best they can come up with?