North Palm Beach, a Planned Waterfront Village
North Palm Beach is a village on the Intracoastal Waterway near the northern edge of Palm Beach County, between West Palm Beach to the south and Jupiter to the north. It was incorporated as a village in 1956 on land originally assembled by John D. MacArthur, who bought 2,600 acres in 1954 and used dredging to maximize the number of waterfront lots. The National Association of Home Builders named it the best planned community of 1956, and that planned, water-first character still defines the place: of roughly 5.8 square miles, about 38 percent is water.
For buyers, North Palm Beach sorts by water and by community. The deep-water draw is real, there are no fixed bridges between the village and either the Lake Worth Inlet or the Jupiter Inlet, which means large-vessel ocean access. The luxury floor runs from the marina high-rises and condominiums at Old Port Cove up through Lost Tree Village, a private 450-acre beach-and-golf enclave on the barrier island. In between sit established single-family neighborhoods on canals and the Intracoastal, and the Village-owned North Palm Beach Country Club, an unusual public Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. The small-village scale keeps inventory tight, which is much of the appeal and part of the challenge.
— Dylan Snyder, The Snyder Group | Compass
Quick Facts, North Palm Beach, FL
| Location | Planned Intracoastal village, Palm Beach County, FL |
| Population | 13,162 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020) |
| Incorporated | 1956 (planned waterfront community; ~5.8 sq mi, about 38% water) |
| ZIP Codes | 33408 (core village); 33410 & 33403 adjacent/overlapping for some addresses, confirm per parcel |
| Median Sale Price | — live MLS, last full month |
| Market | Waterfront single-family, Intracoastal condominiums & the private Lost Tree enclave |
| School District | School District of Palm Beach County |
| State Income Tax | None (Florida) |
| Boating | No fixed bridges to the Lake Worth or Jupiter inlets, large-vessel ocean access |
North Palm Beach, At a Glance
Compiled by Dylan Snyder, The Snyder Group | Compass, June 2026. Market figures pull live from the snapshot below.
Live MLS, refreshes monthly
Intracoastal homes, condos & marinas
To Lake Worth & Jupiter inlets
Florida
~12 mi south (Google Maps, off-peak)
Zoned by address, confirm per home
Know Your North Palm Beach Communities
North Palm Beach is a community-by-community market, and the gate, the water, and the club structure matter as much as the house. A few of the signature addresses are below; tap to browse current North Palm Beach listings, and ask me for a community-specific read, especially on dues, equity, and dock access, before you commit.
Lost Tree Village
A private, roughly 450-acre enclave running from the Atlantic barrier island across to the Intracoastal, with about 1.2 miles of private beach (the Beach Club completed in 2008) and a Jack Nicklaus-redesigned golf course. The club is a separate, invitation-only equity club, confirm current initiation, equity, and dues directly before you buy.
Browse listings →Old Port Cove
A gated, roughly 60-acre Intracoastal peninsula of high-rise condominium buildings plus a low-rise, with two full-service marinas (boats up to about 100 feet), a private yacht club, pool, fitness, and tennis/pickleball. No fixed bridges to the inlets. Verify unit counts, dues, and whether yacht-club membership is required.
Browse listings →The Admiralty at Old Port Cove
High-rise condominium living within the gated Old Port Cove peninsula, with Intracoastal and marina views and the community's shared waterfront amenities. Confirm the building's reserves, recent assessments, dues, and milestone/structural inspection status before you write.
Browse listings →Prosperity Harbor
A gated waterfront community on the Intracoastal side, the kind of established single-family enclave that draws boating buyers who want a dock at the home. Confirm dock depth and lift, seawall condition, HOA scope, and inlet access by address.
Browse listings →Types of Homes in North Palm Beach
The village runs from Intracoastal condominiums to canal-front single-family homes, gated waterfront communities, and the private Lost Tree enclave. Each type carries its own ownership math, condo or HOA dues, reserves, club equity, dock and seawall upkeep, and coastal insurance. Tap a type to see matching listings.
Waterfront Single-Family
Canal and Intracoastal homes in neighborhoods like Juno Isles, Prosperity Harbor, and Harbour Isles. The deep-water draw is no fixed bridges to the inlets, verify dock and lift, depth, seawall condition, and that wind and flood insurance pencil out by address.
Browse waterfront homes →Intracoastal Condominiums
High-rise and low-rise condos at Old Port Cove and The Admiralty, with marina access, yacht club, and shared amenities. Confirm reserves, recent assessments, dues, rental rules, and Florida's milestone structural-inspection status before you buy.
Browse condominiums →Private Beach & Golf Enclave
Lost Tree Village runs from interior and golf homes through Intracoastal and oceanfront estates. An invitation-only equity club sits separate from the property owners association, confirm current equity, application, and dues figures with the club before relying on any number.
Browse luxury estates →Golf-Adjacent & Village Interior
Single-family homes near the Village-owned North Palm Beach Country Club and through the village interior offer the location without direct-water premiums. A fit for golf-minded buyers, confirm HOA (if any), age of roof and systems, and zoned schools.
Browse village homes →Schools in & Near North Palm Beach
North Palm Beach is served by the School District of Palm Beach County, with public, magnet, and choice options plus private schools in and around the village. Assignment is by exact home address, and magnet and choice programs admit by application, so confirm both the zoned schools and any choice options for a specific property before you buy. The notes below are factual, not quality rankings.
| School | Grades | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Conservatory School at North Palm Beach | K–8 | Public Magnet | Palm Beach County School District magnet serving the village |
| Howell L. Watkins Middle School (Palm Beach Gardens, 33403) | 6–8 | Public | Nearby; Gifted & Talented and International Baccalaureate magnet programs |
| The Benjamin School, Lower/Middle (North Palm Beach) · Upper (Palm Beach Gardens) | PK3–12 | Private | Independent college-prep day school; ~1,284 students; PK3–8 campus on the Intracoastal |
School assignments depend on the exact address, and magnet/choice seats are limited. Verify zoning and program options with the School District of Palm Beach County before a purchase decision. Many buyers here are second-home or seasonal owners.
Where to Eat on & Near the Water
Dining in and around North Palm Beach leans waterfront and casual, anchored by the marinas and the Intracoastal, with the wider Palm Beach Gardens and West Palm Beach scenes a short drive away. These are established spots; hours and ownership change, so confirm current details before relying on them.
Frigate's Waterfront Bar & Grill
Waterfront seafood with outdoor seating and live music on U.S. Highway 1, a longtime local gathering spot on the water.
Find it on the map →The Catch Seafood & Sushi
A covered patio overlooking South Lake, which connects to the Intracoastal, for seafood and sushi with a water view.
Find it on the map →Belle's Bar & Grill
The restaurant at the Old Port Cove marina, a convenient on-the-water option for residents and visiting boaters at the gated peninsula.
Find it on the map →Sailfish Marina Resort
Waterfront seafood at the Lake Worth Inlet, technically in adjacent Palm Beach Shores, known for fresh local catch and inlet views, a short trip from the village.
Find it on the map →Golf, Marinas & the Water
Life in North Palm Beach happens on the water and on the golf course: the Intracoastal and its no-fixed-bridge access to the inlets, the Village-owned Nicklaus golf course, the marinas, and a barrier-island state park. It is an active, boating-and-golf lifestyle at a small-village scale.
North Palm Beach Country Club
Village-owned and open to the public seven days a week, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course (redesign completed 2006) with a 37,000-square-foot clubhouse, lighted driving range, putting green, and golf shop, luxury-grade golf without a private-club gate.
Old Port Cove Marinas
Two full-service marinas with wet slips and dry storage for boats up to about 100 feet, plus a private yacht club, on the gated Intracoastal peninsula, with no fixed bridges between the marina and the inlets.
Anchorage Park & Marina
A roughly 15-acre village park and marina at 603 Anchorage Drive with a boat ramp (resident decal required), wet slips, dry boat storage, a kayak launch, a youth baseball field, sand volleyball, dog parks, a playground, and a walking trail.
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
A barrier-island state park with Atlantic beach, nature trails, and an estuary nature center near Jack Nicklaus Drive, a rare stretch of protected coastline at the village's edge.
Access & Commute from North Palm Beach
The village sits along U.S. Highway 1 with quick access to I-95, between West Palm Beach to the south and Jupiter to the north. Palm Beach International Airport and the Brightline West Palm Beach station are a short drive south. Times below are approximate, traffic-dependent estimates to verify (Google Maps, off-peak).
| Destination | Distance | Drive Time | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown West Palm Beach | ~7.5 mi | ~17 min | US-1 / I-95 south |
| Jupiter | ~8 mi | ~15–20 min | US-1 / I-95 north |
| Palm Beach Int'l Airport (PBI) | ~12 mi | ~20 min | I-95 south |
| Palm Beach Gardens | ~4 mi | ~10 min | US-1 / PGA Blvd north |
Drive times are approximate off-peak estimates (Google Maps, distance calculators); peak traffic adds time. Confirm with live mapping if precise figures matter.
North Palm Beach Market Snapshot
North Palm Beach pricing varies widely by community and by water access, a village-interior home, an Intracoastal condominium, and a Lost Tree estate sit at very different points. The snapshot below pulls live from the MLS feed for the North Palm Beach area and refreshes automatically; this community is one part of that wider area. For a community-specific read, browse current listings or reach out. Hover any bar for that month's detail.
Data Sources & Verification: live MLS feed via Lofty, North Palm Beach area. This community is one part of that wider area. Data last verified: June 2026.
My Honest Take on North Palm Beach
What I tell buyers who ask about North Palm Beach
North Palm Beach is, in my view, one of the most genuine boating buys in the county. The deep-water story is real: no fixed bridges between the village and either the Lake Worth or Jupiter inlets means large-vessel ocean access most communities can't offer. On top of that you get a Village-owned Jack Nicklaus golf course open to the public, a planned, water-first layout from the 1950s, and a small-village scale that keeps the place from feeling like a development. For a boater who also wants golf and Florida's no-state-income-tax math underneath, it is a hard combination to find.
What North Palm Beach doesn't do well
The small scale that makes it appealing also keeps inventory tight, so the right home can take patience. The range here is wide and the diligence is real: Intracoastal condominium buildings carry dues, reserves, special assessments, and Florida's milestone structural-inspection requirements that vary a lot building to building; the Lost Tree equity club sits separate from the property owners association and requires sponsorship and committee approval, with figures you must confirm directly; and waterfront homes need dock-depth, seawall, and insurance diligence by address. Coastal wind and flood insurance is a real line item.
Who it's best for, and who should look elsewhere
Best for: boaters who want true deep-water, no-fixed-bridge access; golf buyers who want a public Nicklaus course without a private gate; and buyers who want a small, planned waterfront village rather than a sprawling master plan.
May not suit: buyers who want a brand-new master-planned community with resort amenities (look at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens), those who want a full oceanfront-condo corridor (see Singer Island / Palm Beach Shores), or buyers who want a private full-service yacht-and-golf club behind one gate (see Admirals Cove in Jupiter). I will tell you honestly when one of those fits better.
Frequently Asked Questions About North Palm Beach
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About Dylan Snyder
Dylan Snyder
The Snyder Group | Compass · FL Lic. SL698137
Dylan Snyder is the founder of The Snyder Group with Compass and a second-generation real estate professional based in Palm Beach County. With more than 25 years of experience, Dylan helps buyers and sellers evaluate luxury, waterfront, boating, condominium, and club communities throughout North Palm Beach and northern Palm Beach County, with an emphasis on long-term relationships, water and community-level due diligence, and straight answers on the true cost of ownership.
Find Your Home in North Palm Beach
Whether you want deep-water access with no fixed bridges to the inlet, an Intracoastal condominium with marina life, a place near the public Nicklaus course, or an estate in Lost Tree, I will read the water, the community math, and the true cost of ownership with you, then help you find the right home. Ask before you commit.
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