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South Palm Beach Oceanfront
30 residences on South Ocean Boulevard, completed 2019
About the Building
Completed in 2019, 3550 South Ocean is a seven-story, 30-unit oceanfront condominium at 3550 S Ocean Blvd in the Town of South Palm Beach. Developed by DDG, a New York-based real estate firm, it was the first new oceanfront condominium on the Palm Beach barrier island in over a decade. GS4Studios and Kobi Karp Architecture designed the building, with interiors by Champalimaud.
The sawtooth footprint angles each residence toward the ocean, giving most units both Atlantic and Intracoastal exposure. Residences range from 2,500 to over 3,400 square feet across two- and three-bedroom configurations, with five penthouses on the seventh floor that include private rooftop terraces. Standard finishes include custom Molteni kitchens, Admonter white oak hardwood floors, quartz countertops, floor-to-ceiling impact glass, and 9-foot-plus ceilings.
Building amenities include private beach access, a beachfront saltwater pool, a Technogym fitness studio, on-site concierge, gated parking with EV charging, and a dedicated pet area. Residents also have access to the adjacent Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa, a Forbes Five-Star rated property whose spa, dining, and pool facilities are available under an agreement between the condominium association and the resort.
Within the South Ocean Boulevard oceanfront corridor, 3550 occupies a distinct position: newer construction and a smaller unit count than most neighboring buildings, but located in the Town of South Palm Beach rather than the Town of Palm Beach. Buyers weighing this building against Bellaria or Sloan’s Curve to the north should note the municipality difference, which affects property tax rates, municipal services, and mailing address. The Eau Spa access is a genuine differentiator; no other oceanfront condominium in this corridor has a comparable resort partnership.
The building requires a minimum one-year lease for rentals and does not permit short-term or seasonal leasing. This policy supports owner-occupancy rates. Prospective buyers should review the association’s current reserve study, insurance summary, and any history of special assessments as part of standard due diligence.
Building Amenities
Residence Options
Floors 2–6
Floors 2–6
Floor 7 · 5 Units
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Residence Features
All residences were delivered finished and move-in ready.
Location
3550 South Ocean sits on the ocean side of South Ocean Boulevard in the Town of South Palm Beach, a small residential municipality on the southern end of the Palm Beach barrier island. Worth Avenue is approximately eight minutes north. Downtown West Palm Beach, including Rosemary Square and the Brightline station, is roughly 15 minutes west across the Intracoastal.
The Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa is immediately adjacent to the south. Palm Beach International Airport is approximately 20 minutes by car.
Common Questions
Residences at 3550 South Ocean have generally traded between approximately $2 million and $5.5 million. The primary variables are floor level, orientation (direct ocean vs. Intracoastal), and whether the unit is a standard residence or one of the five penthouses with private rooftop terraces.
Because the building delivered in 2019 with Champalimaud-designed interiors and Molteni kitchens as standard, most resale units require minimal renovation. This compresses the gap between purchase price and move-in cost relative to older oceanfront inventory on South Ocean Boulevard, where a buyer may face six to twelve months of renovation before occupancy.
The building is at 3550 S Ocean Blvd in the Town of South Palm Beach, a separate municipality from the Town of Palm Beach. Both sit on the same barrier island, but they operate under different municipal governments, tax structures, and zoning codes. South Palm Beach is a smaller, quieter community with no commercial district of its own.
Worth Avenue is approximately eight minutes north. Downtown West Palm Beach is roughly 15 minutes west. Palm Beach International Airport is about 20 minutes. For buyers accustomed to a Palm Beach mailing address, the South Palm Beach distinction is worth understanding before making an offer.
Three factors: construction vintage, scale, and the Eau resort partnership. Completed in 2019, the building is newer than most competing oceanfront properties along South Ocean Boulevard, which means current building code compliance, impact-rated glass throughout, and modern mechanical systems without near-term capital replacement risk.
At 30 total residences across seven floors, the building is meaningfully smaller than nearby alternatives, resulting in a simpler governance structure, lower common-area wear, and a more controlled lobby and elevator experience. The adjacent Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa provides residents with resort and spa access not available at comparable oceanfront addresses in this corridor.
HOA fees vary by unit size and floor level. The fee covers building insurance (including windstorm, a significant line item in coastal South Florida), common area maintenance, concierge and security staffing, pool and fitness center operation, landscaping, elevator service, and reserve fund contributions.
In a 30-unit building, per-unit exposure to special assessments can be higher than in a 200-unit tower simply because fewer owners share the cost of major capital items such as roof replacement or elevator modernization. Buyers should request the current reserve study and assessment history before closing.
The building requires a minimum one-year lease. Short-term rentals, seasonal leases, and vacation stays are not permitted.
In a 30-unit building, rental policy has an outsized impact on daily experience: fewer transient occupants means more consistent security, quieter common areas, and residents who invest in the community long-term. Buyers who may need to rent their unit during periods of non-occupancy should confirm current board approval requirements and any cap on the number of units that can be leased simultaneously.
Yes. The building permits pets and includes a dedicated pet area on-site, which is uncommon for a 30-unit oceanfront building where outdoor common space is limited.
Breed and size restrictions may apply under the association’s rules. Buyers with larger dogs should confirm the current weight limit and any restrictions on the number of animals per unit before making an offer.
Private beach access, a beachfront saltwater pool with sun terrace, a Technogym fitness studio, on-site concierge, private gated entry, secured garage parking with EV charging stations, kayak and paddleboard storage, outdoor showers, a dedicated pet area, private storage units, and package receiving.
The amenity set is intentionally focused rather than expansive: there is no golf simulator, no screening room, no co-working lounge. For a 30-unit building, this is a practical design decision that keeps HOA fees lower and avoids underutilized facilities. The Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa, immediately adjacent, fills the gaps for owners who want spa services, resort-style pools, or on-site dining.
Custom Molteni kitchens, Admonter white oak wide-plank hardwood floors, quartz countertops, floor-to-ceiling impact-rated glass, 9-foot-plus ceilings, open-plan living areas, and private covered balconies. Bedrooms include oversized closets and dressing suites, with soaking tubs in select units. All interiors were designed by Champalimaud and delivered finished.
The practical implication for buyers is that most resale units are habitable on day one without a renovation phase. For seasonal owners who want to use the property immediately after closing rather than managing a six-month contractor timeline, this is a meaningful advantage over older oceanfront inventory in the corridor.
Residents have access to the Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa, a Forbes Five-Star rated property immediately adjacent to the building. The partnership extends to the resort’s spa, dining venues, pool facilities, and fitness programming. This effectively supplements the building’s own amenity set with resort-caliber services that would be impractical for a 30-unit association to operate independently.
The terms and fees are governed by an agreement between the condominium association and the resort. Prospective buyers should review the current agreement, as resort partnerships can be renegotiated at renewal and the scope of access may change over time.
Each residence includes assigned spaces in the secured parking garage, which is equipped with EV charging stations. The EV infrastructure reflects the 2019 construction vintage; most older oceanfront buildings along this corridor lack built-in charging capability.
The specific number of spaces and their dimensions vary by unit type and floor plan. Buyers with multiple vehicles or oversized vehicles should confirm the allocation for any unit they are evaluating, and whether additional garage spaces are available for purchase or lease.
3550 South Ocean benefits from 2019 construction to current building codes, which generally results in more favorable insurance underwriting than pre-2002 coastal buildings. The structure includes impact-rated glass throughout and was engineered to post-Hurricane Andrew standards.
That said, Florida’s condominium insurance market has experienced significant premium increases since 2020, and even newer buildings have seen rising windstorm costs. In a 30-unit building, any special assessment is divided among fewer owners, so per-unit exposure is proportionally higher than in a large tower. Buyers should review the current master policy, deductible structure, and the association’s reserve study to understand their exposure before closing.
Unit combinations may be possible subject to board approval and the association’s governing documents. In a seven-story building with roughly four to five units per floor, adjacency determines feasibility. Horizontal combinations on the same floor are more straightforward than vertical combinations, which involve structural penetration and are rarely permitted.
Buyers interested in a larger footprint should identify target units and confirm combination eligibility early, as the approval process, permitting, and construction can add six to twelve months before occupancy.
30 residences on South Ocean Boulevard. Contact us to discuss current and off-market availability at 3550 South Ocean.
