Palm Beach is affectionately known as “The Island” — separated from the mainland by the Intracoastal. Once over the bridge you’re greeted with tree-lined streets and an elevated sense of luxury: a mix of ultra-luxury estate homes and beachfront condominiums that maintain the exclusivity of calling Palm Beach home. Four distinct neighborhoods — the Northend, Intown, the Estate Section, and South Palm Beach — each with its own way of living on the same sixteen miles of sand. Trace the coastline and choose your section of town.
Beach cabanas, the Lake Trail, and room to build a legacy home on generous lots.
Read About the Northend ↓Four sections, one address. The Atlantic to the east, the Intracoastal to the west — and four distinct ways to live between them.
This stretch of paradise offers lavish homes with ample space for children and grandchildren to visit — nestled between the calming waters of the Intracoastal and the energizing sand and sun of the Atlantic Ocean. Beach cabanas line the quiet oceanfront, the Lake Trail runs the length of the lagoon, and the Northend remains one of the few places on the island where buildable lots still trade.
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Palm Beach proper — the central-most section of the island. This highly desired neighborhood is a mix of ultra-luxury residences with the dining and luxury shopping of Worth Avenue at your fingertips, plus The Royal Poinciana Plaza, Royal Palm Way's "Bankers Row," and the Town Docks moments away.
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An ideal location for a truly picturesque environment — the Estate Section is defined by grand homes that exude opulence, with an abundance of interior and exterior space. Storied 1920s estates line the famed "Billionaires' Row," many spanning ocean to lake, near the Bath & Tennis Club and Everglades Island.
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Unique boutique-style condominiums fill South Palm Beach. Many of these buildings are low-to-mid-rise with exclusive beachfront access, and residents enjoy a multitude of amenities — lap pools, fitness centers, tennis courts, golf, spas, and more — with the Atlantic never more than a step away.
Explore South Palm Beach →From oceanfront towers to intimate island houses — the addresses that define condominium living on Palm Beach.
Refreshed throughout the day from BeachesMLS — the island’s single-family and condominium markets, side by side.
Experience luxury and exclusivity on “The Island.” Palm Beach is affectionately known as The Island because it is separated from mainland West Palm Beach by the Intracoastal Waterway — and once over the bridge, you’re greeted with beautiful tree-lined streets and an elevated sense of luxury.
Palm Beach Island real estate offers a distinct difference from anything on the mainland: a mix of ultra-luxury estate homes and beachfront condominiums, each offering its own lifestyle while maintaining the exclusivity of calling Palm Beach home. The island’s neighborhoods read like chapters — the family estates and beach cabanas of the Northend, the Worth Avenue walkability of Intown, the landmark Mizner-era compounds of the Estate Section, and the boutique oceanfront condominiums of South Palm Beach.
Threaded through it all: the Lake Trail tracing the Intracoastal from mid-island to the inlet, The Breakers and the island’s storied clubs, the Town Docks, and the four blocks of Worth Avenue that anchor daily life. Whether you’re searching for an ocean-to-lake estate, an in-town Mediterranean, or a lock-and-leave residence steps from the sand, Modern Living Group has been selling Palm Beach Island since 2008 — and can guide you to the section that fits.
Palm Beach Island has four distinct neighborhoods, running north to south: the Northend (quiet estate streets, beach cabanas, and the Lake Trail), Intown (the walkable heart of the island around Worth Avenue), the Estate Section (landmark 1920s estates along Billionaires' Row), and South Palm Beach (boutique oceanfront condominiums at the island's southern tip).
Yes. Palm Beach is a 16-mile barrier island separated from mainland West Palm Beach by the Intracoastal Waterway (the Lake Worth Lagoon). Locals simply call it "The Island." It is home to the Town of Palm Beach and, at its southern tip, the smaller Town of South Palm Beach.
Single-family homes on the island currently average roughly $31,882,197 on the active market, while island condominiums average roughly $1,485,273. Entry points range from smaller co-op residences to landmark ocean-to-lake estates well past $100 million — pricing varies dramatically by neighborhood and building.
Palm Beach is the barrier island — an independent town across the Intracoastal known for estates, oceanfront condominiums, and Worth Avenue. West Palm Beach is the mainland city facing it, with a downtown skyline, Brightline rail, and a broader mix of urban condos and neighborhoods. The two are connected by three bridges and about five minutes of driving.
Yes — condominium and co-op living is a major part of the island, from in-town landmarks like The Biltmore and Winthrop House to the oceanfront buildings of Sloan's Curve, Bellaria, and 3550 South Ocean in the South End. Most are boutique low-to-mid-rise buildings, many with direct beach access and full service.
It follows how you want to live. Walk everywhere and prefer a condo — Intown. Want a house without estate pricing — the Northend. Land, privacy, and ocean-to-lake scale — the Estate Section. Oceanfront at the island's most attainable pricing — South Palm Beach.
Yes — seasonal rentals are a core part of the island market, typically running the winter season with terms set by each building or town ordinance. Many buyers rent a season first to decide which part of the island suits them.
Two things beyond price: association approval in condominium buildings can take weeks and is not a formality, and coastal insurance and inspection requirements differ materially from inland Florida. Both are worth understanding before you are under contract.
We’ve been selling the island since 2008. Tell us how you want to live and we’ll match you to the right stretch of Palm Beach — including what never hits the open market.
