Singer Island, Direct-Ocean Living in Palm Beach County
Singer Island is a barrier island on the Atlantic coast of Palm Beach County, most of it within the city of Riviera Beach, with the small town of Palm Beach Shores at the southern tip. It was originally envisioned in the 1920s by Paris Singer (of the Singer sewing-machine family) as "Palm Beach Ocean." Today it is best known for 4.7 miles of white-sand beach, a corridor of luxury oceanfront condominium towers, and John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, one of the area's last stretches of protected coastline.
For buyers, Singer Island is mostly a condominium market, and the building you choose matters as much as the unit. The towers range from established 1970s and 1980s buildings to ground-up luxury like the Ritz-Carlton Residences and 5000 North Ocean. The key fork is direct-ocean versus the Intracoastal (Lake Worth Lagoon) side, and from there it comes down to the building's amenities, reserves, and rules. It offers genuine oceanfront living across a wide range of buildings and price points; comparisons with Palm Beach or other coastal markets should be made building by building.
— Dylan Snyder, The Snyder Group | Compass
Quick Facts, Singer Island, FL
| Location | Barrier island, Riviera Beach + Palm Beach Shores, Palm Beach County, FL |
| ZIP Code | 33404 |
| Beach | 4.7 miles of Atlantic white sand; John D. MacArthur Beach State Park |
| Market | Primarily luxury oceanfront & Intracoastal condominiums; limited single-family |
| Average Sale Price | — live Riviera Beach city-level feed, last full month |
| School District | School District of Palm Beach County |
| State Income Tax | None (Florida) |
| Access | Blue Heron Blvd (SR-708) bridge to mainland Riviera Beach & I-95 |
Singer Island, 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
Oceanfront & Intracoastal towers
Plus MacArthur Beach State Park
Florida
Via Blue Heron Blvd & I-95
Zoned by address, confirm per home
Know Your Singer Island Buildings
Singer Island is a building-by-building market. The towers differ widely in age, amenities, reserves, and rules, which is why the building drives the decision. A few of the signature addresses are below; tap to browse current Singer Island listings, and ask me for a building-specific read before you commit.
Ritz-Carlton Residences
Two 27-story beachfront towers at 2700 N Ocean Drive, completed in 2008, with full-service branded-residence amenities. Public and listing sources vary on total residence counts and full size ranges, so confirm the official condominium documents, unit dimensions, dues, reserves, and recent assessments for the specific residence.
Browse listings →5000 North Ocean
A newer 19-story oceanfront tower with 48 residences and private-elevator access, set on approximately 340 feet of ocean frontage. Confirm the recorded completion year, security services, current availability, association budget, reserves, and assessments.
Browse listings →Martinique
An established oceanfront condominium community with multiple residential components and a broad amenity package. Confirm the exact tower, floor plan, current amenities, association structure, reserves, and assessment history for the unit under consideration.
Browse listings →Resort Residences (Marriott)
The Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa offers one- and two-bedroom residence-style suites with kitchens and resort amenities. Confirm whether a particular unit is privately owned, its rental-program terms, use restrictions, and association obligations.
Browse listings →Types of Homes on Singer Island
The island is condo-first, and the type comes down to which side of the island and which generation of building. Each carries its own ownership math, condo or HOA dues, reserves, and coastal insurance. Tap a type to see matching listings.
Direct-Ocean Condos
East-side towers with direct beach and ocean views, the island's signature. Confirm the building's reserves, recent assessments, and milestone inspection status, plus dues and rental rules.
Browse oceanfront condos →Intracoastal & Lagoon-Side Condos
West-side buildings on the Lake Worth Lagoon, often with marina or boat access and value relative to direct-ocean. Verify water access, dockage, and the building's financials.
Browse Intracoastal condos →New-Construction Luxury
Newer luxury towers such as 5000 North Ocean and the Ritz-Carlton Residences may offer more recent systems and finishes, but age alone does not establish lower financial or structural risk. Review reserves, inspections, insurance, warranties, assessments, and included services for the specific building.
Browse new luxury →The Beach, the Park & the Water
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
Roughly two miles of protected beach for swimming, snorkeling, diving, and shelling, plus nature trails over the estuary and kayak and paddleboard rentals, a rare stretch of wild coastline on a developed island.
4.7 Miles of White Sand
The island's beach is consistently rated among the best in Palm Beach County, walkable from most oceanfront towers and a core part of daily life here.
Blue Heron Bridge & Phil Foster Park
At the island's base, Phil Foster Park has a two-acre underwater snorkel trail built from limestone boulders and reef modules in approximately 6 to 10 feet of water. Conditions, visibility, currents, and access vary.
Marinas, the Inlet & Peanut Island
Sailfish Marina and other nearby docks provide lagoon-side boating access near the Palm Beach Inlet. Peanut Island is a boat-access county park across the inlet; confirm marina availability, vessel limits, route conditions, and transportation service directly.
Where to Eat on & Near Singer Island
Dining on the island leans waterfront and casual, anchored by the marina and resort, with the wider Palm Beach Gardens and West Palm Beach scenes a short drive over the bridge. These are established spots; hours and ownership change, so confirm current details.
Sailfish Marina Restaurant
A longstanding waterfront restaurant at Sailfish Marina in Palm Beach Shores, serving seafood with marina views. Confirm current event schedules and docking availability directly.
Find it on the map →Johnny Longboats
A casual island restaurant and bar near the public beach area. Confirm current hours, entertainment, and menu directly.
Find it on the map →Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island
The resort currently features ONA Coastal Cuisine and other food-and-beverage service. Confirm current restaurant hours, reservation policies, and guest access directly with the resort.
Find it on the map →Over the Bridge: PGA Commons & The Gardens
A short drive west opens up Palm Beach Gardens' dining, from PGA Commons to The Gardens Mall, plus West Palm Beach to the south.
Find it on the map →Access & Commute from Singer Island
The island connects to the mainland by the Blue Heron Boulevard (SR-708) bridge into Riviera Beach, with quick access to I-95 and US-1. Palm Beach International Airport and the Brightline West Palm Beach station are a short drive south. Approximate off-peak drive times below (via Google Maps); confirm by route and time of day.
| Destination | Distance | Drive Time | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Int'l Airport (PBI) | ~10 mi | ~15–20 min | Blue Heron Blvd / I-95 south |
| Downtown West Palm Beach | ~8 mi | ~15–18 min | I-95 / US-1 south |
| Palm Beach Gardens | ~8 mi | ~15 min | US-1 / I-95 north |
| Jupiter | ~14 mi | ~22 min | US-1 / I-95 north |
Drive times are approximate off-peak estimates (Google Maps); the single island bridge can add time at peak.
Riviera Beach Market Context for Singer Island
Singer Island pricing varies widely by building and by direct-ocean versus lagoon-side location. The snapshot below uses the Lofty city-level condition Riviera Beach, FL and refreshes automatically. It is not a Singer-Island-only or building-specific feed, and it excludes separately incorporated Palm Beach Shores; use it only as broader city context. Hover any bar for that month's detail.
Data Sources & Verification: live MLS feed via Lofty using the city-level condition Riviera Beach, FL. This is broader than Singer Island and excludes separately incorporated Palm Beach Shores. Data last verified: June 2026.
My Honest Take on Singer Island
What I tell buyers who ask about Singer Island
Singer Island offers a wide range of direct-ocean condominium choices in Palm Beach County. You get a real beach, walkable from the tower, the MacArthur Beach State Park preserve, and a range of buildings from established value to brand-new luxury, with pricing that must be compared by building, unit, view, condition, and association finances. For an oceanfront condo buyer who wants the beach as a lifestyle and Florida's no-state-income-tax math underneath, it is hard to beat.
What Singer Island doesn't do well
It is a condo market, so the building is the purchase, and that cuts both ways. Older oceanfront towers can carry meaningful capital risk: dues, reserves, special assessments, and Florida's milestone-inspection and Structural Integrity Reserve Study requirements may apply depending on the building and statutory criteria; completed reports, required repairs, reserve funding, and deadlines should be reviewed building by building. There is limited single-family inventory, the island is served by one main bridge so access can back up, and the surrounding Riviera Beach mainland is a mix that is still evolving. Coastal wind and flood insurance is a real line item here.
Who it's best for, and who should look elsewhere
Best for: oceanfront condo buyers who want walkable beach living, second-home and seasonal owners who want lock-and-leave luxury, and buyers who want direct-ocean value relative to Palm Beach or Jupiter's waterfront.
May not suit: buyers who want single-family living or a private dock at the home (look at Jupiter or North Palm Beach), those who want to avoid condo associations and assessments entirely, or buyers who want a gated golf-and-country-club lifestyle (see PGA National or Admirals Cove). I will tell you honestly when one of those fits better.
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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, oceanfront-condo, and club communities throughout Singer Island and northern Palm Beach County, with an emphasis on long-term relationships, building-level due diligence, and straight answers on the true cost of ownership.
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Whether you want a brand-new luxury residence, an established direct-ocean condo at better value, or a place in Palm Beach Shores, I will read the building, the reserves, and the true cost of ownership with you, then help you find the right home. Ask before you commit.
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