Jupiter Island once again tops list of expensive small towns

Jupiter Island, the luxurious barrier island off the coast of Tequesta, Florida has once again topped the list of most expensive small towns in America.  Zillow produces this report each year and does not include such notable hot spots as Beverly Hills and New York due to the size of their populations.  Jupiter Island, with it's sprawling compounds and oceanfront estates, offers a much lower population density than these cities.

The median home value according to Zillow is $ 2.61 million.  This is an interesting statistic for a couple of reasons.  First, statisticians use the median because it smooths the distortions caused by outliers like the Tiger Woods compound at nearly $ 40,000,000.   Second, Jupiter Island has small, 2/2 condos on the southern end that distort the picture.  If you were to drill down a little and look past these anomalies you would see that most homes on the Island are several million in value.  In fact, right now there are 39 homes on the market ranging from right at $1 million to $ 23,000,000.  Alan Jackson's oceanfront estate is right in there near the top and is priced at $ 14.9 million.

Now you can live right down the street from the wealthiest Americans by choosing a waterfront condo with views of either the ocean or the Intracoastal Waterway with Jupiter's famous light house in the back.  Condos here start in the mid-$ 200's.  Those on the ocean might have a view similar to this one.

So, whether you are looking for a luxurious waterfront estate or a cute, getaway condo you can find them on Jupiter Island.  You can see all Jupiter Island real estate at Coastal Florida Real Estate.  You can use the speed links I have built to shop by price or use the Advanced Search feature to build your own search.  And when you are ready to look seriously, I have lived here 22 years and can show you the best locations.  You can contact me at 561-762-4073 or coastalflrealestate@gmail.com.

Will you be taking the ferry with Tiger?

Jupiter Island is one of the premier locations in America.  Here between the clear waters of the Atlantic and the tranquil Intracoastal waters some of the wealthiest folks in the country live.  Privacy is paramount and high ficus hedges and tall gates keep prying eyes at bay.

To access the Island you must cross one of two bridges.  The northern end of the Island uses Bridge Road near Hobe Sound while those on the southern end use the other bridge near Tequesta.  So when the bridge needs repair you have to ride a ferry over to the Island and the bridge will soon be closed for a couple of months.

You might be elbow to elbow with the likes of Celine Dion, Tiger Woods or Alan Jackson because the ferry is the great equalizer.  No matter whether you drive an old car or the most expensive ones available, they all get parked and you get on the ferry together.  So, if you happen to be heading to Coral Cove with the family, look around and you might be surprised at who is hiding behind sunglasses and/or who has their hat pulled down tightly.

You can see all Jupiter Island homes and condos for sale at Coastal Florida Real Estate where the fastest MLS search results are available.  Or if you would like some guidance I have lived here 22 years and can show you the best locations whether that is Jupiter Inlet Colony or condos on the south end or an oceanfront estate.  You can reach me at 561-762-4073 or coastalflrealestate@gmail.com.