Manalapan
Homes for Sale

Manalapan homes range from roughly $3 million in the gated Point Manalapan enclave to over $175 million for closed ocean-to-Intracoastal compounds, with a median listing price of about $32 million per BeachesMLS data. At $3M–$6M, buyers find renovated Intracoastal homes in Point Manalapan with private docks, 3–4 bedrooms, and 2,500–4,000 square feet. In the $10M–$25M range, expect direct oceanfront estates along South Ocean Boulevard with 5,000–10,000 square feet, private beach access, and pools overlooking the Atlantic. Above $25M, properties typically feature 150+ feet of ocean frontage, 10,000–20,000+ square feet, and the dual-waterfront configuration with private tunnels beneath A1A.

The price per square foot generally exceeds $2,000, though at this level, land and location drive the majority of the value rather than interior square footage. New construction commands a significant premium over renovated older homes. Notable recent closed sales include a $42.6 million oceanfront estate (2024) and an $89.93 million ocean-to-Intracoastal compound (2021). For current waterfront listings, explore our active inventory.

An ocean-to-Intracoastal estate spans from the Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway, with the main residence typically on one side of State Road A1A and beach or dock facilities on the other. These estates offer 150–350+ feet of ocean frontage, private docks for yacht mooring on the Intracoastal, and often private tunnels beneath the highway connecting both portions of the property. Closed prices have ranged from $20 million to well into nine figures, with active listings reaching higher still.

The tunnels are a defining practical feature. Construction costs run $1–$3 million and require temporarily closing A1A and obtaining special town permits. Some are finished with climate-controlled passages, custom lighting, or display space for art. Because there is almost no undeveloped land remaining on the barrier island, these compounds represent a fixed supply. Browse available oceanfront and waterfront estates for current inventory.

Palm Beach offers Worth Avenue shopping, numerous private clubs, and a vibrant social scene across roughly 8,800 residents. Manalapan has about 435 residents, no commercial district, and an atmosphere designed around seclusion rather than socializing. The geography allows ocean-to-Intracoastal estates (properties spanning from beach to waterway) that are extremely rare in Palm Beach. Lot sizes are generally larger and density is significantly lower.

The trade-off is infrastructure. Palm Beach has restaurants, galleries, and retail within walking distance; Manalapan has essentially none. The town is about 12 miles south along A1A (20–25 minutes by car), close enough for Worth Avenue dinners but removed from the social circuit. Recent coverage in the Wall Street Journal and Robb Report has positioned Manalapan as the next chapter in South Florida ultra-luxury, driven by larger parcels, newer construction, and a wave of tech and finance buyers entering the market since 2020.

The La Coquille Club is a private beach club located within the Forbes Five-Star Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. Every Manalapan property owner receives complimentary membership with no initiation fees or annual dues. Amenities include private beach with cabana service, resort pools, a full spa and fitness center, and multiple dining venues including a new permanent Nobu restaurant.

The resort was acquired in August 2024 for $277.4 million by an owner whose hotel portfolio includes Four Seasons Lanai, Sensei Lanai, and Nobu Ryokan Malibu, suggesting the Eau Palm Beach will receive significant investment. For residents, the complimentary membership effectively functions as a built-in amenity package that would cost high six figures at a comparable private club elsewhere in Palm Beach County. The club has roots dating to the 1950s, when it hosted prominent American families and visiting dignitaries.

Inventory in Manalapan falls into three tiers. Ocean-to-Intracoastal estates ($20M+) are the dominant category and the reason most buyers come here. Oceanfront-only estates ($10M–$100M+) offer direct Atlantic frontage without the Intracoastal dock. Point Manalapan properties ($3M–$25M) provide gated Intracoastal waterfront on Hypoluxo Island with ocean access through Boynton Inlet. All three carry La Coquille Club membership.

Condition varies widely. Some listings are 1980s and 1990s construction priced for teardown and rebuild; others are new or recently completed spec homes built to current hurricane codes with impact glass, reinforced roofing, and contemporary open floor plans. The trend is toward new construction: multiple spec projects are underway along South Ocean Boulevard, and most buyers in the $30M+ range are either purchasing new builds or demolishing existing structures to build to their own specifications.

Point Manalapan is a gated residential enclave on the southern tip of Hypoluxo Island, forming one of the town’s two distinct geographic areas. While the main town runs along South Ocean Boulevard on the barrier island, Point Manalapan offers Intracoastal waterfront living with 24/7 gated security, private docks, and direct ocean access via Boynton Inlet. Properties range from $3 million to $25 million.

Homes here feature deep-water dockage capable of accommodating vessels in the 60–80-foot range. Architectural styles include British Colonial, Mediterranean, and contemporary. Residents receive all town benefits, including club membership and dedicated police coverage. For buyers who want the Manalapan address and security infrastructure without the barrier island’s oceanfront pricing, Point Manalapan is where to start.