HIGHLAND BEACH
Residential Properties in Highland Beach, FL
Explore residential properties throughout Highland Beach with Chase Farache, a South Florida Realtor helping buyers, renters, sellers, and investors navigate one of Palm Beach County’s most private coastal residential markets. Whether you are searching for luxury homes in South Florida, waterfront homes, condos for sale, or a seasonal residence along Ocean Boulevard, learn more below and browse current Highland Beach listings farther down this page.
Living in Highland Beach, Florida
Highland Beach is a primarily residential barrier-island community positioned between the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. Its housing includes oceanfront condominiums, Intracoastal residences, luxury estates, private-dock homes, seasonal properties, penthouses, villas, and boutique residential buildings. Buyers can explore residential properties in South Florida while comparing Highland Beach with Boca Raton residential properties, Delray Beach residential properties, Hillsboro Beach residential properties, and Boynton Beach residential properties.
Buying in Highland Beach
Buyers can consider oceanfront condos, Intracoastal residences, private-dock homes, luxury estates, boutique buildings, penthouses, villas, and seasonal properties.
Renting in Highland Beach
Rental opportunities may include furnished seasonal residences, annual leases, oceanfront condos, Intracoastal units, luxury apartments, villas, and waterfront homes.
Selling in Highland Beach
Highland Beach attracts luxury buyers, seasonal residents, retirees, waterfront purchasers, investors, relocating professionals, and buyers seeking a quieter coastal setting.
Highland Beach Residential Areas
Highland Beach follows a narrow section of State Road A1A, also known locally as South Ocean Boulevard. Property differences are usually based on ocean versus Intracoastal position, building type, beach access, dockage, amenities, construction age, and location between Boca Raton and Delray Beach.
Southern Highland Beach
Southern Highland Beach borders Boca Raton and includes oceanfront condominiums, Intracoastal residences, luxury buildings, private beach access, and convenient access to East Boca amenities.
Central Highland Beach
Central Highland Beach includes oceanfront towers, boutique residential buildings, private beach clubs, Intracoastal properties, luxury condominiums, and seasonal residences.
Northern Highland Beach
Northern Highland Beach approaches Delray Beach and includes oceanfront residences, waterfront condominiums, Intracoastal properties, private beach access, and convenient access to Atlantic Avenue.
Oceanfront Condominiums
Oceanfront buildings may provide direct beach access, Atlantic views, pools, fitness facilities, security, parking, club rooms, concierge services, and private coastal amenities.
Intracoastal Residences
Intracoastal properties can offer private docks, sunset views, boating access, waterfront balconies, marina features, outdoor living areas, and proximity to nearby inlets.
Luxury Estates and Townhomes
Highland Beach also includes a limited selection of luxury single-family estates, private compounds, oceanfront homes, waterfront townhomes, villas, and custom residences.
Residential Property Types in Highland Beach
Highland Beach offers a concentrated coastal housing market for luxury buyers, retirees, seasonal residents, renters, investors, boat owners, and buyers seeking a private residential community between Boca Raton and Delray Beach. Browse current listings farther down this page.
Luxury Homes
Explore oceanfront estates, custom residences, private compounds, Intracoastal homes, upscale townhomes, and other luxury homes in South Florida.
Waterfront Homes
Browse oceanfront homes, Intracoastal residences, private-dock properties, waterfront townhomes, boating residences, and waterfront homes in South Florida.
Condos for Sale
Discover oceanfront towers, boutique buildings, Intracoastal condominiums, penthouses, seasonal residences, and condos for sale in South Florida.
Townhomes for Sale
Compare luxury townhomes, waterfront residences, villa-style properties, maintenance-friendly communities, and townhomes for sale in South Florida.
Rental Properties
Explore furnished seasonal homes, annual leases, beachfront condos, Intracoastal residences, luxury apartments, and rental properties in South Florida.
Investment Properties
Evaluate seasonal demand, leasing limits, association rules, insurance, assessments, carrying costs, building condition, and investment properties in South Florida.
Lifestyle Around Highland Beach
Highland Beach provides access to approximately three miles of Atlantic coastline, the Intracoastal Waterway, boating, private beach areas, sea-turtle conservation, waterfront views, nearby restaurants, and the amenities of Boca Raton and Delray Beach.
Three Miles of Beach
Highland Beach follows roughly three miles of Atlantic shoreline, providing residents with coastal scenery, beach recreation, ocean views, swimming, walking, and access through private residences and community entry points.
Quiet Coastal Setting
Unlike larger neighboring beach cities, Highland Beach is primarily residential and does not contain a traditional downtown, entertainment district, or heavily commercialized oceanfront.
Nearby Public Beaches
Residents can access additional public beach facilities in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, and neighboring coastal communities.
Intracoastal Waterway
The Intracoastal runs along the western side of Highland Beach and supports waterfront residences, boating routes, private docks, water views, paddle sports, fishing, and marina access.
Boating Access
Boaters can travel north or south along the Intracoastal and access the Atlantic through nearby inlets in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and Hillsboro Beach.
Waterfront Due Diligence
Buyers should evaluate docks, seawalls, water depth, boat lifts, permits, bridge routes, wake exposure, flood elevation, insurance, and long-term waterfront maintenance.
Sea-Turtle Conservation
Highland Beach participates in sea-turtle protection efforts, including nesting-season lighting rules, beach monitoring, environmental education, and guidance for oceanfront residents.
Barrier-Island Environment
The town’s position between the Atlantic and Intracoastal creates a distinctive coastal environment with dunes, marine wildlife, shore birds, ocean breezes, and waterfront views.
Beach Conditions Program
The town provides beach-condition information to help residents understand ocean safety, surf conditions, beach hazards, and coastal recreation considerations.
Primarily Residential
Highland Beach is intentionally residential, with condominiums, private homes, waterfront buildings, community facilities, beach access, and a quieter character than nearby urban centers.
Community Services
Residents have access to town government, public safety, library services, community programs, beach information, municipal services, and local events.
Nearby Dining and Shopping
Residents can easily access restaurants, shopping, healthcare, entertainment, and cultural destinations in Boca Raton and Delray Beach.
State Road A1A
South Ocean Boulevard serves as Highland Beach’s primary north-south road and connects the town directly with Boca Raton and Delray Beach.
Boca Raton Access
Southern Highland Beach provides convenient access to East Boca, Federal Highway, Mizner Park, restaurants, shopping, medical services, offices, and Boca Raton residential properties.
Delray Beach Access
Northern Highland Beach connects with Delray Beach, Atlantic Avenue, restaurants, galleries, shopping, entertainment, public beaches, and nearby residential communities.
Highland Beach Facts and Characteristics
Highland Beach is a small town, so demographic figures are based on American Community Survey estimates and may carry larger margins of error than figures reported for larger South Florida cities.
Coastal Length
Highland Beach extends for approximately three miles along the Atlantic Ocean between Boca Raton and Delray Beach.
Incorporated
Highland Beach was formally incorporated in 1949 after a small group of local residents organized the town.
Primary Corridor
South Ocean Boulevard is the town’s central roadway and connects nearly all Highland Beach residential buildings and communities.
Highland Beach Residential Market Profile
Highland Beach has approximately 4,300 residents and a housing market shaped heavily by condominiums, luxury waterfront properties, seasonal ownership, second homes, private beach access, and its location between Boca Raton and Delray Beach.
Housing Characteristics
Condominium Due Diligence
Buyers should review association reserves, insurance, inspections, assessments, structural reports, hurricane protection, rental restrictions, pet rules, parking, amenities, and building management.
Luxury Waterfront Inventory
Prices can vary substantially according to direct ocean frontage, Intracoastal views, private dockage, building quality, floor level, square footage, renovations, amenities, and market timing.
Resident Profile
Income Profile
The latest ACS profile estimated Highland Beach’s median household income at approximately $145,485, although small-town survey figures can have meaningful margins of error.
Residential Lifestyle
Highland Beach appeals to residents seeking coastal privacy, maintenance-friendly condominium living, waterfront access, seasonal use, and proximity to Boca Raton and Delray Beach.
Barrier-Island Town
Highland Beach occupies a narrow coastal strip with the Atlantic Ocean to the east and Intracoastal Waterway to the west.
No Traditional Downtown
The town is almost entirely residential, with most shopping, dining, entertainment, and business services located in Boca Raton and Delray Beach.
Three Miles of Paradise
Highland Beach uses the phrase “3 Miles of Paradise” to describe its quiet coastal setting, beaches, residential character, and location along South Ocean Boulevard.
Schools and Education Near Highland Beach
Highland Beach is a small residential town without a large internal school network. Public-school boundaries, private-school admissions, transportation, magnet programs, and educational options should be independently verified for each exact property address.
Palm Beach County Schools
Highland Beach properties are served through the School District of Palm Beach County, with attendance assignments based on the property’s exact address and current district boundaries.
Nearby Private Schools
Families can research private and independent schools throughout Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, and surrounding Palm Beach County communities.
Nearby Universities
Residents have convenient access to Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, Palm Beach State College, and nearby college rental markets in South Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
Highland Beach offers oceanfront condominiums, Intracoastal residences, luxury estates, private-dock properties, penthouses, villas, and seasonal homes. Chase can help you buy a home in South Florida and compare Highland Beach with Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Hillsboro Beach, and Boynton Beach.
Buyers can explore luxury homes, waterfront homes, condos for sale, waterfront townhomes, boutique buildings, penthouses, villas, and seasonal residences.
Review association fees, reserves, insurance, structural reports, milestone inspections, assessments, rental restrictions, pet rules, parking, hurricane protection, amenities, beach access, and the building’s financial condition.
Buyers should evaluate seawalls, docks, permits, water depth, bridge clearance, vessel size, wake exposure, flood elevation, insurance, hurricane protection, beach conditions, and ongoing maintenance.
Yes. Chase can help renters explore rental properties in South Florida, including oceanfront condos, Intracoastal units, furnished seasonal residences, annual leases, villas, townhomes, and luxury waterfront rentals.
Opportunities depend on financing, budget, association fees, insurance, assessments, property condition, building requirements, and current inventory. Chase provides first-time home buyer guidance in South Florida.
Highland Beach may offer seasonal residences, annual rentals, condominiums, townhomes, and luxury waterfront properties that interest investors. Buyers should review rental restrictions, frequency limits, insurance, assessments, expenses, demand, and investment properties in South Florida.
Chase can help evaluate comparable waterfront properties, prepare your residence, develop a pricing strategy, market its coastal features, communicate with qualified buyers, negotiate offers, and sell your home in South Florida.
Visit the Contact Chase Farache page to request property information, schedule private showings, compare waterfront buildings, or begin buying, renting, selling, or investing in Highland Beach residential properties.