Property Description

Many buyers do not realize that if your buying this home for your primary residence it comes with a $15,000 non repayment grant. Fully renovated WPB pool home — gutted to the studs in 2017, zero deferred maintenance, sold fully furnished and Airbnb-ready from day one. Ridge Crest, 33405. 3BR/2BA, 1,456 SF. New roof, impact windows/doors, kitchen, bathrooms (2017). HVAC replaced Jan 2023 w/ 10-yr transferable warranty. New pool pump, irrigation, cast iron main line replaced to street (2020). Generator hookup. Luxury laminate floors, granite counters, shaker cabinets, SS appliances. Stamped concrete pool deck, covered patio, private fenced yard. PBI Airport 5 min. Palm Beach Zoo next door. I-95 and downtown WPB minutes away. Live it. Rent it. Lock it and leave it. This one runs itself. The House That Already Has a Plan 944 Hansen Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33405 — Turnkey Pool Home, Fully Furnished, Active Airbnb I've been selling homes in Palm Beach County for 27 years. Most listings make you do the math — figure out what needs to be done, what it'll cost, whether it pencils out as a rental, whether the systems are solid enough to not turn into a weekend money pit three months after closing. 944 Hansen doesn't ask you to do any of that math. Somebody already did it for you. This home was taken down to the studs in 2017. Not "updated" — gutted and rebuilt. The roof, impact windows and doors, water heater, kitchen, and both bathrooms were all replaced that year. The HVAC was replaced in January 2023 and comes with a 10-year transferable warranty on parts — meaning whoever buys this house inherits that coverage. In 2020 the owner replaced the pool pump, put in a front yard irrigation system, and replaced the cast iron main line from the house to the street. That's the line most homeowners don't even know exists until it fails at the worst possible moment. This one's already handled. The result is a home with no deferred maintenance, no known projects, and no question marks. Just a clean, sharp, well-run property in one of the most accessible zip codes in South Florida. The Location — Let Me Tell You About 33405 People who don't know Palm Beach County sometimes overlook this zip code. That's a mistake, and I'll tell you why. You are five minutes from Palm Beach International Airport — one of the most underrated airports in the state. No Miami chaos, no Fort Lauderdale backup. Direct flights on Delta, American, Southwest, JetBlue. If you're a snowbird flying in from up north or a traveler rotating through guests who need to get in and out, PBI makes everything easier. I've had clients specifically tell me the airport proximity was their deciding factor on this side of the county. The Palm Beach Zoo is practically your neighbor. The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is close. Lake Worth Beach — with its historic Casino Building, weekend farmers market, and laid-back Atlantic beachfront — is a quick drive east. You're not fighting tourist traffic to get there; you're a local who happens to live nearby. Head north and you hit Clematis Street and downtown West Palm Beach — Hullabaloo, The Blind Monk, Tropical Smokehouse on South Dixie, Sassafras for weekend brunch. The RH Rooftop on Okeechobee, if you want to make an impression. The Kravis Center. The Norton Museum. Worth Avenue on Palm Beach Island is fifteen minutes, not forty-five. I-95 is minutes away. So is the Turnpike. If your Airbnb guests are here for a wedding in Boca, a conference in Fort Lauderdale, or a weekend in the Keys — they can get there without the trip being a logistical event. That's a real competitive advantage in the short-term rental market. Inside the House The interior is clean and consistent — not a flip where someone grabbed whatever was on sale and called it renovated. Luxury laminate flooring throughout, white shaker kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, deep stainless sink. A large buffet-style cabinet adds storage without cluttering the space. Updated baseboards, modern ceiling fans, and fixtures that actually match. It reads polished without trying too hard — which is exactly right for a home that needs to photograph well, show well, and live comfortably whether someone's renting it by the night or calling it home full time. The backyard is the real pitch. Sparkling inground pool, stamped concrete patio, covered entertaining area, fully fenced for privacy. Generator hookup already in place — something that matters more every hurricane season. This is a property that was thought through, not just renovated. The Three Buyer Profiles — Which One Are You? The Snowbird. You want a base in South Florida that makes logistical sense. PBI is your airport. The house is easy to maintain remotely — no HOA board meetings, no condo association drama, no one telling you what color you can paint the shutters. It's furnished. You fly in, the house is ready. You fly home in April, lock the door, and it either sits or earns while you're gone. Either way, it's yours and it works. The Investor. This property is already operating as an active Airbnb. You're not starting from scratch — you're acquiring a running business with furniture, systems, and a track record. The location is the pitch: airport proximity, zoo and beach nearby, I-95 access for guests going anywhere in South Florida. At this price point in 33405, with zero deferred maintenance and no renovation budget required, the numbers are worth running. Run them. The Full-Time Buyer. You want a move-in ready home in a central, accessible part of Palm Beach County without HOA restrictions telling you what to do with your property. You get impact windows, a new roof, a warranty on your HVAC, a pool, and a neighborhood with actual character — the kind of established West Palm Beach neighborhood that's been here for decades and isn't going anywhere. Everything's already done. Come live in it. What I Tell Buyers Who Ask Me About This Property The question I always get on a home like this is some version of: "Is it worth it?" Meaning — is this actually as turn-key as it looks, or is there something hiding behind the nice photos? In this case, the answer is yes, it's the real thing. The renovation was comprehensive and it happened in 2017, which means it's had eight years of real-world use and hasn't needed major intervention. The systems that were updated since then — the HVAC, the pool pump, the main line — were addressed proactively, not reactively. That tells you something about how this property has been managed. In 27 years of selling homes in Palm Beach County, the properties that create headaches for buyers are the ones that look good but haven't been maintained. This isn't one of those. 944 Hansen Street | West Palm Beach, FL 33405 | Ridge Crest 3 Bed / 2 Bath | 1,456 SF | Inground Pool | Fully Furnished | No HOA Active Airbnb — Sold As-Is, Turnkey, Income-ReadyThis 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