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Loxahatchee River Village
Waterfront homes on the Loxahatchee, Florida’s first National Wild and Scenic River, with private docks and ocean access through Jupiter Inlet.
Tequesta, 33469
Tequesta, 33469
Tequesta, 33469
Tequesta, 33469
Tequesta, 33469
Jupiter, 33469
Tequesta, 33469
Tequesta, 33469
Tequesta, 33469
Tequesta, 33469
Tequesta, 33469
Tequesta, 33469
Tequesta, 33469
Tequesta, 33469
Tequesta, 33469
Tequesta, 33469
Tequesta, 33469
Tequesta, 33469
Market Intelligence
Closed sales in the selected window, grouped by price tier.
Tequesta closed sales by price tier, trailing twelve months, data through September 9, 2026. Source: Beaches MLS. · Updated September 13, 2026
Closed sales, Beaches MLS. Select any tier to view its recent sales. Tiers with fewer than three sales list each sale but show no median.
The Neighborhood
Tequesta is a small riverfront village at the northern edge of Palm Beach County, set along the Loxahatchee River near the Jupiter Inlet. It has a genuine small-town scale: a tight residential core, mature landscaping and a slower pace than the coast just beyond it.
Two things define Tequesta. The first is the river. The village is built around the Loxahatchee and its tributaries, and its most sought addresses are the waterfront homes with private dockage and quick access to the inlet and the ocean. The second is intimacy. Tequesta is small by design, with a country-club at its heart and neighborhoods where families stay for generations, offering a village feel that is increasingly rare in South Florida.
| Setting | Riverfront village on the Loxahatchee River, northern Palm Beach County |
|---|---|
| Character | Small-town, quiet, family oriented, and established |
| On the Water | Loxahatchee River frontage with dockage and inlet access |
| Social Core | The Tequesta Country Club and a walkable village center |
| Architecture | Ranch, coastal cottage, and updated riverfront homes |
| How It Trades | Steady and family driven, with a prized waterfront tier |
| Village Site | tequesta.org |
Tequesta took shape as a planned village around a country club and the river, and it has kept that human scale ever since. The Loxahatchee, a protected wild and scenic river, defines its geography and its appeal, and the village has grown slowly and deliberately rather than through large development. The result is a place that feels settled and neighborly, with a genuine center rather than a collection of subdivisions.
The prize in Tequesta is riverfront living, a home with a dock on the Loxahatchee and a short run to the Jupiter Inlet and open water. These properties combine boating access with the quiet of a river setting, a pairing that draws buyers who want the water without the exposure of the oceanfront. Because the village is small, waterfront supply is limited and closely watched.
Tequesta is a steady, family-driven market, and its waterfront tier comes to market rarely. Value depends on dockage, water depth and the run to the inlet.
Housing runs from mid-century ranches on established lots to updated coastal cottages and rebuilt riverfront homes. The scale stays modest and the landscaping mature, and the village’s character rewards renovation and thoughtful rebuilding over teardown-and-maximize development. It is a place defined more by trees and water than by architecture that announces itself.
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Market data is pulled live from the MLS on a trailing twelve-month basis, across all property types. Neighborhood details below are reference.
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Deep-dive market reports, sales activity, and expert commentary specific to Tequesta - the research behind every confident move in this neighborhood.
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Common Questions
What waterfront buyers and relocating families need to know about Tequesta.
Waterfront homes on the Loxahatchee River span a wide range; the market table above carries current pricing, read live from the MLS. At the entry end, expect three- to four-bedroom homes with private docks and river views on lots of a quarter acre or more. Higher up, homes are typically 3,500 to 5,000+ square feet on larger parcels with deep-water dockage, updated construction, and proximity to Jupiter Inlet for fast ocean access.
Pricing on the Loxahatchee reflects a gradient: properties closer to Jupiter Inlet command premiums for shorter runs to open water, while upstream locations offer a quieter setting at a lower basis. Key variables include water depth (which determines vessel size), dock permitting, seawall condition, and whether the home has been updated to current building standards. Inland neighborhoods in Tequesta start well below the waterfront tier for buyers seeking the village’s schools and community without waterfront pricing.
Tequesta’s waterfront is on the Loxahatchee River, Florida’s first National Wild and Scenic River (designated 1985), which means the river corridor is federally protected from development. This is a structural difference from the Intracoastal Waterway properties in Jupiter, where the opposite bank may be developed or commercial, and from man-made canal and lake communities further inland where water access is private but does not connect to the ocean.
Homes facing the designated stretch look across a protected bank, and buyers should confirm which stretch a given property faces. The Loxahatchee connects to the Atlantic through Jupiter Inlet, providing ocean access that canal-front and lake-front properties in the county cannot match. At current pricing, Tequesta waterfront trades well below comparable water-access homes on Jupiter Island, offering a lower entry point for buyers who want protected waterfront with ocean boating.
At the entry end, a typical Tequesta purchase is a three- to four-bedroom single-family home, often with a private dock on the Loxahatchee River, updated interiors, and a lot large enough for a pool and outdoor living. Some homes at this level are in the Tequesta Country Club area with golf community access rather than direct river frontage. Square footage and lot size vary, so the best way to calibrate expectations is against current closed comparables.
Higher up, homes are typically newer or fully renovated, on the strongest Loxahatchee frontage with deep-water docks that can accommodate larger vessels. These properties tend to sit closer to Jupiter Inlet, offer higher-end construction (impact glass, full generator, newer seawall), and have larger lots with mature landscaping and privacy. At the top, inventory is limited and usually involves the most desirable frontage positions or new construction on premium lots.
Tequesta offers river-based waterfront on a federally protected corridor at a lower cost basis than Jupiter’s Intracoastal and oceanfront markets. Per square foot, Tequesta river frontage has generally closed below Jupiter’s Intracoastal and oceanfront homes.
The tradeoff: Tequesta is a village of 6,000 residents with limited commercial activity, while Jupiter offers Harbourside Place, Indiantown Road retail, and a broader dining and entertainment scene minutes away. Both communities are served by the A-rated Palm Beach County School District. Buyers who want ocean-access waterfront with a quiet residential setting and lower per-square-foot pricing tend to favor Tequesta; buyers who want walkable amenities and a larger town tend to favor Jupiter.
Tequesta is well suited for families, combining A-rated public schools (per Florida DOE grades), low crime rates, and a compact village layout. Children attend schools in the Palm Beach County School District, with Limestone Creek Elementary, Jupiter Middle School, and Jupiter Community High School among the zoned options. Private school options include The Benjamin School and Jupiter Christian School within a short drive.
For waterfront families, the Loxahatchee River adds a dimension most suburban communities cannot offer: kids grow up kayaking, fishing, and seeing manatees from their own dock. Constitution Park and Tequesta Park provide village-level youth programming, and Jonathan Dickinson State Park’s more than 10,000 acres of trails and wilderness is minutes to the northwest.
Most waterfront homes on the Loxahatchee River have private docks, and many can accommodate vessels of 30 to 60+ feet depending on water depth and dock permitting. Properties closer to Jupiter Inlet tend to have deeper water and better access for larger boats. Upstream locations may have shallower drafts that limit vessel size, which is reflected in pricing.
Jupiter Inlet connects the Loxahatchee to the Atlantic Ocean, making Tequesta one of the few riverfront communities in Palm Beach County with genuine ocean boating access. The inlet run is short, typically under ten minutes from most Tequesta docks. Manatee zones and no-wake areas apply on certain stretches of the river, so vessel speed and wake impact should be evaluated on a property-by-property basis during due diligence.
Tequesta property taxes are assessed by the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser, and the effective rate depends on the taxing district and any exemptions. On a Tequesta waterfront home, that translates to a substantial annual bill before exemptions. Florida has no state income tax, which makes property tax the primary local tax obligation.
Homesteaded properties benefit from Florida’s Save Our Homes cap, which limits annual increases in assessed value to the lower of 3% or the Consumer Price Index. The gap between assessed and market value grows each year of ownership, producing increasing tax savings over time. New buyers should note that assessed value resets to market value upon purchase, so the current owner’s tax bill may differ substantially from yours. The Property Appraiser’s website provides parcel-level data for any address in the village.
Waterfront properties along the Loxahatchee River generally fall within FEMA-designated flood zones (typically Zone AE) that require flood insurance for homes with federally backed mortgages. Inland areas of the village are largely in Zone X (minimal flood risk). You can check any specific property through the Palm Beach County flood zone map or FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center.
Flood insurance costs vary based on zone designation, elevation certificate data, construction type, and coverage limits. For higher-value waterfront homes, coverage through Citizens Property Insurance (Florida’s insurer of last resort) or private market carriers should be evaluated early in the search process, as premiums can materially affect carrying costs. We coordinate with insurance specialists as part of the transaction to ensure buyers understand total exposure before closing.
Loxahatchee frontage is finite, and demand comes from families and retirees moving to northern Palm Beach County. The market table above shows recent closed sales. Waterfront properties have generally held value well relative to inland inventory, reflecting the scarcity of river lots with inlet access.
The structural case for Tequesta waterfront is straightforward: the village is fully built out, the river does not produce new frontage, and the federal Wild and Scenic designation prevents corridor development. New supply enters the market only when existing owners sell. These observations reflect general market trends and should not be construed as investment advice.
Tequesta is served by the Palm Beach County School District, which carries an A rating from the Florida Department of Education. Zoned public schools typically include Limestone Creek Elementary, Jupiter Middle School, and Jupiter Community High School, though assignments should be verified directly with the district as boundaries can change. A small portion of Tequesta on Jupiter Island falls within Martin County’s school district.
Families seeking private school options have access to The Benjamin School (North Palm Beach, PK-12), Jupiter Christian School, and other independent schools within a short drive. For relocating families evaluating multiple communities in the county, Tequesta’s school quality is competitive with Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, and other northern Palm Beach County options.
Tequesta is five minutes from Jupiter’s retail and dining at Harbourside Place, fifteen minutes from Palm Beach Gardens (The Gardens Mall, Downtown at the Gardens), and approximately 25 minutes from Palm Beach International Airport. The Town of Palm Beach and Worth Avenue are roughly 35 to 40 minutes south via I-95 or A1A.
The village itself has limited commercial activity along Tequesta Drive, which is by design and part of what preserves its residential character. Most residents rely on Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens for dining, groceries, medical offices, and retail. Buyers who prioritize walkable urban amenities should also explore Jupiter’s Harbourside Place area or Palm Beach County’s broader luxury market, where mixed-use communities offer a different lifestyle.
The Loxahatchee River is Florida’s first National Wild and Scenic River (designated 1985), forming Tequesta’s northern boundary and connecting to the Atlantic Ocean via Jupiter Inlet. Its federal protection restricts development along the river corridor, giving waterfront homeowners permanent natural views and a setting distinct from man-made canal systems or Intracoastal corridor properties elsewhere in the county.
For real estate purposes, pricing along the Loxahatchee reflects a gradient based on distance to Jupiter Inlet: properties closer to the inlet command premiums for faster access to open water, while upstream locations offer a quieter setting at a lower basis. The river supports a year-round boating lifestyle, with fishing, kayaking, and regular manatee sightings. For buyers evaluating waterfront options across Palm Beach County, the Loxahatchee is the only federally protected waterfront in Palm Beach County with direct ocean access through Jupiter Inlet.
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