South Florida · Jack and Jill Team
Jupiter Island homes for sale
Beachfront and waterfront homes on the Martin County barrier island with Blowing Rocks Preserve.
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The island,
south to north.
Read Jupiter Island from the inlet up. At the southern tip, Jupiter Inlet Colony looks across the water at the lighthouse. Further north is the town of Jupiter Island, in Martin County, and Blowing Rocks Preserve is on the island too.
- The southern tipJupiter Inlet Colonya small town of its own, facing the lighthouse
- The Nature ConservancyBlowing Rocks Preservea preserve on the island
- Martin CountyTown of Jupiter Islanda town on the barrier island
- County for the town and its barrier island
- Martin
- Sea turtle nesting season on this coast
- Mar to Oct
- Homestead exemption off the assessed value of a primary residence
- up to$50,000
Is Jupiter Island a good place to buy a home?
It is if the island itself is what you are buying.
Jupiter Island is a town on a barrier island in Martin County. Blowing Rocks Preserve, run by The Nature Conservancy, is on the island, and Jupiter Inlet Colony sits at its southern tip, facing the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.
The first choice, and the paperwork
The first choice to make is the beach or a dock, because the checks for each are different. Being in Martin County changes some paperwork too. We also show homes in Hobe Sound, the other Martin County town on our list.
Four things to settle
before you offer.
We go through each of these with you on every island home.
- The beach or a dock?
- Decide this first. Beachfront homes follow sea turtle lighting rules from March through October. A dock needs depth for your boat, a sound seawall and a route to Jupiter Inlet that suits it.
- What will it cost to own?
- Property taxes are based on the sale price and billed in arrears, so estimate them with the Martin County tax portal calculator. Insurance varies property by property: get quotes, including flood insurance, before you offer.
- Which county does the paperwork?
- Martin County. If you own the home as your primary residence on January 1, apply to the Martin County Property Appraiser for the homestead exemption: up to $50,000 off the assessed value.
- Who pays the deed stamps?
- Florida's documentary stamp tax is $0.70 per $100 of the price. In Palm Beach County the seller customarily pays it. On the island, we confirm the local custom and write it into the contract.
Golf with a
Hobe Sound address.
Seven clubs in our comparison have a Hobe Sound address, and one of them is on the island.
Jupiter Island Club
18 holes · William Diddel · 1958
PrivateAlso a Hobe Sound address
Medalist and McArthur
Private, with no homes, so you cannot buy inside them.
Golf near Jupiter Island
Jupiter Island Club is the club on the island: William Diddel's course opened in 1958, and play is for members and their guests. Medalist and McArthur also have Hobe Sound addresses but no homes.
A weekday on the island
Life on the island
A morning walk at Blowing Rocks Preserve, the beach in the afternoon, and errands in Hobe Sound or Jupiter. From March through October, beachfront homes keep their lights low so hatchling turtles head for the water.
Close by
- Hobe Soundthe other Martin County town on our list
- Jonathan Dickinson State Parkthe Loxahatchee runs through it, north of Jupiter and Tequesta
- Jupiter Inlet Lighthousefirst lit in 1860, across the inlet from the island's tip
Questions we ask
every boater.
Before we show you a waterfront home, Jack goes through these with you. The answers decide which docks are worth seeing.
- The boatWhat is the boat's size and draft?
- The routeWhat height clearance does it need, and are there fixed bridges on the way, at what heights?
- The liftWhat size and weight does the lift have to carry?
- The waterWhere are the no-wake zones, and how far is it to the inlet and the ocean?
- The seawallWhat condition is the seawall in, and how do tidal flow and king tides reach the property?
- The lifeIs there waterfront dining you can reach by boat, and will you stay aboard overnight?
- The settingCondo, single-family home, boat in the back yard or in a marina?
- The off-seasonWill the boat ever need to be pulled out of the water?
In our clients' words.
Client reviews Zillow and GoogleJack was extremely helpful in giving us advise in an unfamiliar location and helped steer us in the right direction with regards to value and the perfect situation to meet our needs. Jill was very efficient in her role and provided us with the necessary documents as and when needed. It was a pleasure working with them both.
Is Jupiter Island in Palm Beach County or Martin County?
Martin County. Jupiter Island is a town on a barrier island in Martin County.
That means you apply for the homestead exemption with the Martin County Property Appraiser. Hobe Sound is in Martin County too, while Tequesta is at the north end of Palm Beach County.
Is Jupiter Inlet Colony part of Jupiter Island?
It sits at the southern tip of Jupiter Island, but it is a small town of its own.
Jupiter Inlet Colony is on the north side of Jupiter Inlet and faces the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, first lit in 1860. We cover it on its own page.
Beachfront or a dock: which should I choose on Jupiter Island?
Beachfront if the sand is the point; a dock if the boat is.
Beachfront homes follow sea turtle lighting rules from March through October. With a dock, start with your boat's size and draft, the height clearance and fixed bridges on the route to Jupiter Inlet, and the seawall.
What should I check on a Jupiter Island home before I buy?
The cost of insurance, including flood insurance; the roof's age; impact windows and concrete block construction; and what the utilities cost.
Where there is an association, also ask about annual dues, architectural review and when work can be done. Ask the seller for permits on any seawall or dock work.
Who pays the documentary stamp tax on a Jupiter Island sale?
The tax is $0.70 per $100 of the price under Florida law; who pays it is agreed in the contract.
In Palm Beach County the seller customarily pays it. Ask us about the custom in Martin County before you sign, and we will write the answer into the contract.
What do homes on Jupiter Island cost?
See our Jupiter Island housing market report, which updates from the MLS.
For a value on one house, use our Jupiter Island home value estimate, or call us on 561-660-2352.
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