The Berkeley Palm Beach vs Nora House
A tower on the lake or a mid-rise in the village
The Berkeley and Nora House are the two downtown-area buildings that deliver in 2029 near the $2 million entry, and they could not be more different in form. The Berkeley is a 25-story tower of 193 residences on the east shore of Clear Lake with a rooftop pool and dual water views above the 15th floor, under construction since July 2026. Nora House is an 11-story building of 117 residences on North Dixie Highway in the converted-warehouse Nora District, with two rooftops, a bowling alley and the district's restaurants at the door, with groundbreaking in mid-2027.
Updated October 15, 2026.
Side by side
Where each one wins
The Berkeley is the conventional luxury tower: full service, a proven developer, construction under way and a lake in front of it. Its location between Clear Lake and Interstate 95 is the most convenient on this list and the least walkable to the waterfront.
Nora House is the neighborhood play: a mid-rise with a village around it, generous amenities for its size and a longer wait, because construction has not started. Its views are over rooftops rather than over water.
Choose The Berkeley Palm Beach if
- You want a water view and a rooftop pool
- Construction already under way is a comfort
- You drive to the airport and the interstate often
Choose Nora House if
- You want to walk to dinner more than to a terrace view
- A building of 117 homes over 11 floors suits you
- You like the Nora District's village scale
Where each one sits
The Berkeley Palm Beach is at 550 S Australian Ave in Downtown West Palm Beach; Nora House is at 1105 N Dixie Hwy in Nora District. Entry pricing is $2M against $2M. We arrange private viewings of both in one afternoon.
Questions
Questions buyers ask
What is the difference between The Berkeley Palm Beach and Nora House?
A tower on the lake or a mid-rise in the village. The Berkeley and Nora House are the two downtown-area buildings that deliver in 2029 near the $2 million entry, and they could not be more different in form. The Berkeley is a 25-story tower of 193 residences on the east shore of Clear Lake with a rooftop pool and dual water views above the 15th floor, under construction since July 2026.
Which is more expensive, The Berkeley Palm Beach or Nora House?
Reported entry pricing starts at $2M at The Berkeley Palm Beach and $2M at Nora House. Pricing moves by release and floor, so the private presentation carries the current figures for both.
How many residences are at The Berkeley Palm Beach and Nora House?
The Berkeley Palm Beach plans 193 residences over 25 stories and Nora House plans 117 over 11 stories. Fewer residences usually means more privacy and a higher share of the association budget per owner.
Can I see The Berkeley Palm Beach and Nora House in one day?
Yes. An advisor registers you with both developers first, then arranges private appointments at both sales galleries back to back. There is no fee to you, and part of the developer-paid commission is returned to you at closing.
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