5260 Bosque Lane 17, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) The opportunity in plain language. Every comparable unit in Forest Condo has sold between $210,000 and $225,000 over the past 12 months. One is active right now at $229,000. This one is priced at $170,000. That gap is intentional. It's a take-action price for a buyer who moves, not one who waits. Stack that with the $15,000 SmartStart Grant from The Mortgage Firm — $15,000 in non-repayable down payment assistance that never gets paid back — and you're looking at a path into Palm Beach County homeownership that most people assume doesn't exist in today's market. No income limit. No first-time buyer requirement. Eligibility is based on the property's location. This one qualifies. The unit. 5260 Bosque Lane #17 is a single-story, ground-floor condo in Forest Condominium — an all-ages, well-managed community in West Palm Beach's 33415 zip code. Two bedrooms, one bath, a private one-car garage, and an open-concept layout with tile floors in the main living area. Freshly painted throughout. This is a clean, functional unit at the bottom of the market — priced as-is for a buyer who recognizes the value and acts on it. Why this building is different right now. Post-Surfside legislation has split Florida's condo market in two. Buildings over three stories are subject to mandatory structural milestone inspections and reserve funding requirements that are generating five- and six-figure special assessments across Palm Beach County. Forest Condo tops out at two stories. No milestone inspection requirement. No elevator. No high-rise structural reserve mandates. The HOA covers water, sewer, basic Comcast cable, exterior maintenance, and the master insurance policy — predictable monthly costs without the landmines hiding in other buildings. The association itself is financially stable. The December 2025 general ledger shows over $158,000 in the operating account with consistent vendor relationships covering roofing, pool, landscaping, pest and termite control, and security. The association carries an active roofing maintenance contract — that cost is absorbed inside the operating budget, not passed to owners as a special assessment. No special assessments are currently pending. The 2026 budget is under final board review; buyers should request the current confirmed monthly assessment and estoppel at time of offer. The management. Forest Condominium Association, Inc. is professionally managed by Property Management Resources, Inc. out of Lake Worth, with AKAM handling on-site operations. The on-site office is staffed five days a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-1pm, Tuesday and Thursday noon-4pm. Board of Directors meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm — open to all owners. This is an engaged, functioning association, not an absentee one. Buyer approval process. All purchases require board approval prior to closing. The application process takes up to 10 days from receipt of a complete package and includes a background check, credit review, and board interview. Minimum credit score of 650 required. Application fee is $100 for the primary buyer, $50 for each additional occupant 18 or older. Buyers should initiate the application process immediately upon contract execution — board approval must be in hand before closing. Pets, rentals, and occupancy. One pet permitted per unit, 30 lbs maximum, no aggressive breeds, board approval required. Rentals allowed with board approval; minimum lease term is 6 months; a unit may not be rented more than twice in any calendar year — a structure that keeps turnover low and the community stable. Maximum occupancy is 4 persons in a two-bedroom unit. Schools. Assigned schools for this address: Melaleuca Elementary, Okeeheelee Middle School, and John I. Leonard High School. These are the designated boundary schools; magnet and special needs options may be available through the district. Location. Forest Condo sits in the 33415 zip code — centrally positioned in West Palm Beach with easy access to the Florida Turnpike and I-95. Palm Beach International Airport is approximately 10 minutes away. Okeeheelee Park — 900 acres of trails, kayaking, BMX, disc golf, and open green space — is minutes from the front gate. Wellington Mall, Publix, Walmart, Wellington Regional Medical Center, and a full corridor of dining and services are within a 10-15 minute drive. This is a practical, well-connected address for anyone working in Palm Beach County. The bottom line. At $170,000, this is the entry point into Palm Beach County homeownership that buyers have been looking for. Comparable units are selling $40,000-$55,000 higher. The $15,000 SmartStart Grant cuts the cash needed to close. A financially stable association, no milestone assessment exposure, professional management, and a 650+ credit score requirement that keeps the community's ownership quality intact. The only question is whether you move before someone else does. Assigned schools: Melaleuca Elementary | Okeeheelee Middle | John I. Leonard High. Board approval required prior to closing. Minimum 650 credit score. $100 application fee. Buyers should verify current monthly assessment and all HOA financials independently prior to closing.This property qualifies for $15,000 through the SmartStart Grant Program. This is not a loan — it does not get repaid. Primary residence purchase required. When stacked with Hometown Heroes ($25,000) and seller concessions, total buyer assistance can reach $48,000 or more. Contact listing agent for lender introduction and eligibility confirmation before submitting an offer
Listing Details MLS# B26012157
General Property Information
- Unit Floor #
- Yes
- Property Sub Type
- Villa
- Bedrooms Total
- 2
- Bathrooms Total
- Yes
- Bathrooms Full
- Yes
- Building Area Main
- 841
- Building Area Source
- Appraiser
- Living Area Main
- 841
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Adjusted Area Main
- 841
- Accessibility Features YN
- No
- Year Built
- 1978
- Garage YN
- Yes
- Attached Garage YN
- Yes
- Garage Spaces
- Yes
- Carport YN
- Yes
- Attached Carport YN
- No
- Carport Spaces
- Yes
- Covered Spaces
- 2
- Parking Total
- 2
- Gated Community YN
- No
- Senior Community YN
- No
- Stories Total
- Yes
- Stories
- Yes
- Direction Faces
- North
- Fireplace YN
- No
- Pool Private YN
- No
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
- Washer/Dryer Allowed YN
- No
- LP/Assessed Value
- 0.94
Property Features
Contract Information
- Comp Sale YN
- No
- Original List Price
- 170000
- Negotiable Seller Concessions YN
- Yes
- Occupant Type
- Vacant
- Listing Service
- Full Service
Location and Legal
- Country
- United States
- County Or Parish
- Palm Beach
- Street Number
- 5260
- Street Name
- Bosque
- Street Suffix
- Lane
- Unit Number
- 17
- Municipality Type
- Incorporated
- Municipal Code
- 00
- State Or Province
- FL
- Postal Code
- 33415
- Postal Code +4
- 2636
- Subdivision Name
- FOREST CONDO
- Area
- 5510
- Geographic Area
- PB22
- Elementary School
- Melaleuca
- Middle Or Junior School
- Okeeheelee
- High School
- John I. Leonard
- Special Assessment YN
- No
- Parcel Number
- 00424402120050011
- Subdivision Number
- 12
- Zoning
- RES
- Flood Zone
- AE,X
- Directions
- Gunclub Rd West of Haverhill to entrace on the left
- Building Name
- 5260
Financial Information
- Association YN
- Yes
- Association Deposit YN
- No
- Association Fee
- 447.42
- Association Fee Frequency
- Monthly
- Association Membership
- Mandatory
- Association Reserves YN
- Yes
- Application Required YN
- Yes
- Association Name
- The Forest
- Association Phone
- (561) 683-4061
- Association Email
- forestcondominium@att.net
- Master Association YN
- No
- Estimated Monthly Assoc Recurring Fee
- 448
- Membership Fee Required YN
- No
- Tax Annual Amount
- 3249.24
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Tax Assessed/SOH Value
- 180000
- Tax Legal Description
- FOREST COND NO 1 BLDG 5 UNIT A-1
- Assessor Market Value
- 180000
Status Change Information
- Major Change Timestamp
- 2026-04-07T16:12:55Z
- Major Change Type
- New Listing
- Status Change Date
- 2026-04-07
More Information
Application Fee Details
- Application Fee Required
- Yes
- Application Fee
- 50
Entry Information
- Entry Level
- Yes
Parking Information
- Open Parking Spaces
- Yes
Capital Contributions
- Capital Contributions YN
- No
Co-Ownership
- Property Management YN
- No
Main Level Rooms
- Main Level Bathrooms
- Yes
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
Pet Details
- Pet Fee YN
- No
Showing Details
- Pet(s) on Premises
- No
Price Calculations
- Current Price To SqFt
- 202.14
Originating Details
- Originating System Key
- 20260401135652944455000000
- Originating System ID
- M00000170
Office/Member Information
- DXORIGMLSID
- RML
Application Information
- 3-4 Weeks Approval
- Yes
Amenities
- Basketball Court
- Yes
- Parking
- Yes
- Pool
- Yes
- Tennis Court(s)
- Yes
Association Fee Includes
- Cable TV
- Yes
- Common Areas
- Yes
- Insurance
- Yes
- Maintenance Grounds
- Yes
- Trash
- Yes
- Water
- Yes
Electric
- Three Phase
- Yes
Flooring
- Carpet
- Yes
- Ceramic Tile
- Yes
Parking Features
- Assigned
- Yes
- Guest
- Yes
- Attached Garage
- Yes
- Carport
- Yes
- Detached Carport
- Yes
- Garage
- Yes
Property Condition
- Resale
- Yes
Special Listing Conditions
- Standard
- Yes
Structure Type
- Villa
- Yes
Possession
- Negotiable
- Yes
Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Yes
Special Information
- Sold As-Is
- Yes
Utilities
- Cable Available
- Yes
- Water Connected
- Yes
View
- Garden
- Yes
Heating
- Central
- Yes
Unit Description
- Corner/End Unit
- Yes
Water Access
- None
- Yes
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Electric Range
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
- Water Heater
- Yes
Construction Materials
- CBS
- Yes
Interior Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Yes
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Yes
Listing Terms
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
- FHA
- Yes
Roof
- Composition
- Yes
- Shingle
- Yes
Security Features
- Smoke Detector(s)
- Yes
Water Source
- Public
- Yes
Water Heater Details
- Electric Water Heater
- Yes
Cooling
- Central Air
- Yes
Association Type
- Condominium
- Yes
Showing Requirements
- Lockbox
- Yes
- Vacant
- Yes
Master Bedroom/Bath
- Combo Tub/Shower
- Yes
Pets Allowed YN
- Yes
- Yes
Pets Allowed
- Number Limit
- Yes
- Size Limit
- Yes
Restrictions
- Buyer Approval Required
- Yes
Storm Protection Details
- None
- Yes
Tax Information
- County Only
- Yes
- Homestead Exemption
- Yes
Room Types
- Bedroom 2
- Yes
- Kitchen
- Yes
- Living Room
- Yes
- Master Bedroom
- Yes
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Width |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom 2 | 11.00 | 10.00 |
| Kitchen | 10.00 | 11.00 |
| Living Room | 16.00 | 11.00 |
| Master Bedroom | 18.00 | 11.00 |