Beachfront
Beach accessSteps from your door
Open waterBoat from a nearby marina or by trailer
South Florida · Jack and Jill Team
Waterfront homes in South Florida
Explore homes on the ocean, the Intracoastal and the Loxahatchee River.
Four kinds of waterfront.
Start with the water, then match the home to how you boat.
Intracoastal
Private dockUsually
Route to open waterShortest run to the inlet from homes near it
Loxahatchee River
Private dockUsually
Route to open waterVia the river to the inlet
Marina or canal community
Private dockA slip, owned or assigned by the community
Route to open waterThrough the community's channel
Compare docks, ocean access and what to check
| Water | Private dock | Ocean access | What we check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | No, the beach is the back yard | By trailer or marina | Sea turtle lighting rules, the elevation certificate and the condition of the dune. |
| Intracoastal | Usually | Shortest run to the inlet from homes near it | Seawall, dock permits, bridges on the route. |
| Loxahatchee River | Usually | Via the river to the inlet | Depth at low tide; the river is one of two National Wild and Scenic Rivers in Florida. |
| Marina or canal community | A slip, owned or assigned by the community | Through the community's channel | Slip size, how slips are assigned or sold, and club rules. Admirals Cove has its own marina; Jonathan's Landing has boat-slip homes. |
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Every waterfront home starts with the route out
Before we look at the kitchen, we look at how your boat gets from the dock to open water.
Your dock
usable length, the lift, and depth at low tide against your draft.
The channel
shoals and depth on the way out, which change with the tide.
Bridges
any fixed bridge caps the height of boat you can bring home; drawbridges open on request or on a schedule.
Inlet
the way out to the Atlantic. Several inlets serve this coast, so we check which one your route uses.
The Atlantic
open water past the inlet.
How we read a route, not to scale.
Waterfront condos, with or without a slip
Oceanfront and Intracoastal condos in Juno Beach and Jupiter give you the water without a seawall to look after. Florida law now requires structural milestone inspections and structural reserve studies for condo buildings three stories or taller, and we read both before you make an offer.
Boat slips, marinas and dry storage
Where the boat lives without a dock at home
- A slip in the building
- Some condo buildings sell or assign boat slips and some have none, so we confirm it before you tour.
- A marina slip
- Rented or bought, priced by the marina and the size of the slip. We get current quotes for the boat you own.
- Dry storage
- Common with oceanfront owners, who have the beach at the back door instead of a dock.
- A club with its own marina
- Admirals Cove in Jupiter has its own deep-water marina. Jonathan's Landing has boat-slip homes.
Plenty of owners keep the boat away from home and buy the house for other reasons, so we can price a home with and without a dock for you to compare.
Where the water is.
Explore the towns, each with a different relationship to the water.
Jupiter
the inlet, the Intracoastal and the river, all in one town.
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Tequesta
homes on the forks of the Loxahatchee, with river access to the inlet.
Explore homesJuno Beach
the ocean on one side and the Intracoastal on the other.
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Jupiter Inlet Colony
a small town on the north side of the inlet, at the southern tip of Jupiter Island, facing the lighthouse.
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Palm Beach Gardens
Frenchman's Creek, with deep-water dockage on the Intracoastal.
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Jupiter Island
a barrier island town in Martin County, between the ocean and the Intracoastal.
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Hobe Sound
southern Martin County, on the Intracoastal across from Jupiter Island.
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Which Jupiter neighborhoods have ocean access with no fixed bridges?
It depends on the exact street and route, so we trace it for every home before you see it.
Homes near Jupiter Inlet on the Intracoastal, and in Jupiter Inlet Colony, have the shortest runs out. Further away, a fixed bridge can cap the height of boat that can reach the house. Tell us your boat's height and draft first.
Intracoastal or oceanfront: which is better for a boater?
The Intracoastal, because you can have a private dock; an oceanfront home has the beach instead.
Oceanfront owners who boat often keep the boat at a marina or in dry storage. Intracoastal owners trade the beach view for a dock at the back door.
What are the pros and cons of living on the Loxahatchee River?
The pros are a natural, protected river and access to Jupiter Inlet; the main con is that depth varies along it.
The Loxahatchee is one of two National Wild and Scenic Rivers in Florida. Check depth at low tide against your boat's draft, and the route to the inlet, before you buy.
What should I check on the boat dock before buying a waterfront home?
Length, depth at low tide, the lift, the pilings, the seawall and the permits for past work.
Ask the seller for repair records, and have the lift and pilings inspected during your inspection period. Get the elevation certificate and a flood insurance quote at the same time.
What are king tides, and do they matter for a waterfront home?
King tides are unusually high, predictable tides that can flood low-lying waterfront areas even without rain.
In South Florida they are most noticeable in the fall. Palm Beach County, including Jupiter and North Palm Beach, flags the dates to watch and says when tides are predicted close to its action threshold. The upcoming dates to watch are October 26 to 29, 2026 and November 24 to 27, 2026. Flooding is not guaranteed, but rain, wind and storms can push the water higher, and some low areas flood below that threshold. Before you buy, check the tide chart for the dates around your showing, and ask about the seawall height and condition, the lot elevation and the drainage.
How much do seawall and dock repairs cost in Palm Beach County?
It depends on length, condition and permits, so get a quote from a licensed marine contractor during your inspection period.
We ask the seller for the age of the seawall and any recent work, and build the contractor visit into your inspection timeline.
How much does a boat slip cost?
It depends on the marina, the slip size and whether you rent or buy, so we get current quotes for the boat you own.
In marina communities such as Admirals Cove, slips come with club rules too. We confirm both before you make an offer.
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