Highland Beach Homes for Sale

The luxury segment here spans oceanfront condos through direct oceanfront estates; the market table above carries current pricing, read live from the MLS. Oceanfront condos at Toscana offer residences of 3,000 to 8,000+ square feet with private elevator entry, ocean-view terraces, and full building services. Boca Highland Beach Club and Dalton Place trade below Toscana. Direct oceanfront estates along Ocean Boulevard, the island’s most limited inventory, trade at the top of the range.

Intracoastal estates typically offer 75 to 120 feet of water frontage, private docks that can accommodate vessels up to 50 to 60 feet (depending on the lot), and direct Intracoastal access without fixed-bridge restrictions to the ocean. Older condo buildings offer lower entry points, but the market’s character and long-term positioning are defined by the upper tier.

The four buildings that define the luxury segment are Toscana, Boca Highland Beach Club, Dalton Place, and Coronado. Toscana (2003 to 2006, three towers) is the top tier, with units from 3,000 to 8,000+ square feet, private elevator lobbies, and a fully staffed beach club. Boca Highland Beach Club (1989, renovated) offers two- to three-bedroom units of 1,800 to 3,000 square feet in an established community with tennis, a large pool complex, and an active resident social calendar. Dalton Place is a boutique building with fewer than 50 units and larger floor plans that attract buyers who want space and low density. Coronado underwent renovations in recent years and provides a lower entry point with updated common areas.

Building selection typically comes down to three variables: unit size, service level, and monthly maintenance. Toscana’s fees are the highest, reflecting concierge staffing and beach club operations. Boca Highland’s fees are mid-range. Coronado’s are lower but cover fewer services. All four provide beach access, attended lobbies, and controlled-access parking. Our condos directory includes building-level details across Palm Beach County’s oceanfront market for comparison.

Highland Beach is a residential-only town. There are no storefronts, no restaurants, no bars, and no short-term rental activity within the town limits. Boca Raton and Delray Beach both have walkable downtowns, restaurant scenes, and mixed-use development. Buyers who want to walk to dinner choose Delray or Boca. Buyers who want to drive five minutes to dinner and return to a quiet residential island choose Highland Beach.

The trade-off is tangible: no through-traffic, no bar noise, and no tourist foot traffic, but also no neighborhood coffee shop or corner restaurant. The town’s quarter-mile width means every property is within a short walk of either the ocean or the Intracoastal. The comparison to Palm Beach and Jupiter is worth making: all three offer waterfront living with strong municipal services, but Highland Beach’s residential-only zoning and absence of commercial activity produce a quieter daily experience.

Yes, and they represent the most limited inventory on the island. Direct oceanfront single-family homes along Ocean Boulevard occupy narrow lots between A1A and the Atlantic, typically 75 to 150 feet of ocean frontage on parcels of 10,000 to 20,000+ square feet. Most existing homes are older CBS construction that buyers either renovate extensively or tear down and rebuild, subject to Highland Beach’s permitting process and coastal construction setbacks. These properties sit at the very top of the island market, with larger lots commanding the highest prices.

Oceanfront estate inventory in Highland Beach turns over slowly; in a typical year, only a handful of properties change hands. Buyers at this level often wait for specific properties rather than choosing from active inventory. The combination of direct oceanfront positioning and a residential-only town with no commercial traffic creates a security and privacy profile that few other Palm Beach County communities can match at this price point.

Toscana is Highland Beach’s top condominium development, consisting of three oceanfront towers completed between 2003 and 2006 at 3720, 3740, and 3760 South Ocean Boulevard. Each tower has its own lobby and elevator bank, with two to four units per floor depending on the building. The development was designed for large-format living: most units are three and four bedrooms with private elevator foyers, separate service entrances, and terraces deep enough to furnish as outdoor rooms. Construction is reinforced concrete with impact glass throughout.

What separates Toscana from the other Highland Beach buildings is scale of service: a fully staffed beach club, 24-hour concierge, valet parking, and an on-site management team that operates more like a hotel than a condo association. Monthly fees reflect this (approximate, subject to change, verify directly with the association). Resale pricing depends heavily on tower, floor, and whether the unit has been renovated; the spread between an original-condition unit and a designer renovation at the same address can be very large. Our condos directory includes current Toscana inventory alongside other oceanfront buildings in the county.

In the buildings most relevant to luxury buyers, monthly fees vary with unit size and building amenity level. Toscana carries the highest fees, reflecting its concierge staffing, beach operations, and extensive common areas. Boca Highland Beach Club and Dalton Place fall in the mid-range. Coronado’s recent renovations may be reflected in updated fee schedules. Fees generally cover building insurance, reserves, common-area maintenance, security, and beach access (approximate, subject to change, verify directly with each building’s association).

Florida’s post-Surfside structural inspection legislation (Senate Bill 4-D, signed in 2022, with key compliance deadlines beginning in 2024) requires coastal buildings meeting age and height thresholds to complete milestone inspections and maintain fully funded reserves. Several Highland Beach buildings fall within these timelines. Buyers should review each building’s reserve study, milestone inspection status, and any pending special assessments during due diligence. Our condos page includes building-level financial details across Palm Beach County.