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South Florida Waterfront Communities & Boating Neighborhoods Real Estate

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About South Florida Waterfront Communities & Boating Neighborhoods

About South Florida Waterfront Communities & Boating Neighborhoods

South Florida is one of the most desirable waterfront real estate markets in the world. With miles of Intracoastal waterways, deep-water canals, and oceanfront communities, the region offers exceptional opportunities for buyers seeking luxury homes with private dockage and direct boating access.

Many of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and Palm Beach County feature homes designed specifically for boating enthusiasts, with deep-water canals, private docks, and quick access to the Atlantic Ocean. These communities attract buyers who value the unique lifestyle of living on the water while remaining close to world-class dining, shopping, and beaches.

Below are some of the most notable waterfront communities throughout South Florida.

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Waterfront Communities in Broward County

Broward County — particularly Fort Lauderdale — is known as the “Venice of America” thanks to its extensive canal system and boating lifestyle. Many luxury neighborhoods offer homes with private docks and ocean access. 

Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Communities

• Las Olas Isles

• Rio Vista

• Harbor Beach

• Idlewyld

• Seven Isles

• Coral Ridge

• Lauderdale Harbors

• Harbor Inlet

• Bermuda Riviera

• Sunrise Intracoastal

These neighborhoods feature deep-water canals and luxury waterfront homes, making them some of the most desirable boating communities in South Florida. 

Other Broward County Waterfront Communities

• Hillsboro Mile – Hillsboro Beach

• Lighthouse Point Waterfront Estates – Lighthouse Point

• Pompano Isles – Pompano Beach

• Harbor Village – Pompano Beach

• Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Intracoastal Homes

Many of these communities offer private dockage and convenient boating access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean.

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Waterfront Communities in Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade County features some of the most prestigious waterfront real estate in the world, including private island communities, gated estates, and luxury homes along Biscayne Bay.

Miami Waterfront Communities

• Coconut Grove Bayfront Estates

• Bay Point – Miami

• Morningside – Miami

• Belle Meade – Miami

Coral Gables Waterfront Communities

• Gables Estates

• Old Cutler Bay

• Snapper Creek Lakes

• Gables by the Sea

These neighborhoods are known for expansive waterfront estates and direct access to Biscayne Bay, attracting luxury buyers and international investors. 

Luxury Island Communities

• Fisher Island

• Venetian Islands

• Palm Island

• Star Island

These island communities offer some of the most exclusive waterfront homes in South Florida.

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Waterfront Communities in Palm Beach County

Palm Beach County offers a sophisticated waterfront lifestyle with luxury boating communities, private golf clubs, and oceanfront estates.

Palm Beach Waterfront Communities

• Palm Beach Island Estates

• North End Palm Beach

• Manalapan Oceanfront Estates

Jupiter Waterfront Communities

• Admirals Cove

• Jupiter Inlet Colony

• Pennock Point

These communities are particularly attractive to boating enthusiasts thanks to private docks and direct ocean access. 

Boca Raton Waterfront Communities

• Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club

• The Sanctuary

• Boca Harbour

Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club is one of the most well-known luxury boating communities in Boca Raton, featuring waterfront homes and private yacht club amenities. 

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Why Buyers Choose Waterfront Homes in South Florida

South Florida waterfront properties offer a lifestyle that combines luxury living with boating, beaches, and year-round sunshine.

Popular features of waterfront communities include:

• Deep-water canals with private dockage

• No-fixed-bridge ocean access

• Intracoastal Waterway frontage

• Luxury estates and modern waterfront homes

• Walkability to beaches, restaurants, and marinas

Because of these lifestyle advantages, waterfront homes throughout South Florida continue to attract buyers from across the United States and around the world.

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Explore South Florida Waterfront Real Estate

If you are searching for luxury waterfront homes in South Florida, working with a knowledgeable local broker can help you identify the best communities and opportunities.

Jarrod Gaylis of Perfect Properties of Florida Real Estate specializes in luxury homes, waterfront estates, and investment properties throughout Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and Palm Beach County.

Whether you are searching for a deep-water boating home, an oceanfront estate, or a luxury property along the Intracoastal Waterway, South Florida offers some of the most exceptional waterfront real estate opportunities in the world.

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Stunning 3-Bedroom, 3.5-Bath Luxury Residence at Prestigious Trump Palace Experience the ultimate in luxury living in this spectacular 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence at the prestigious Trump Palace in Sunny Isles Beach. Beautifully renovated with sophisticated modern finishes, this exceptional home features elegant marble floors throughout, a state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen, a stylish wet bar, designer lighting, elegant chandeliers, and custom-built closets that combine beauty with functionality. Floor-to-ceiling windows showcase breathtaking panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, and city skyline, creating an extraordinary backdrop from sunrise to sunset. Trump Palace offers an unparalleled resort lifestyle with world-class amenities, including private beach service, multiple resort-style pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, tennis courts, concierge, valet, 24-hour security, on-site dining, and exceptional resident services. An exceptional opportunity to own a truly magnificent residence in one of Sunny Isles Beach's most sought-after luxury oceanfront communities. This is South Florida living at its finest.
#A12053308

Sunny Isles Beach

18101 Collins Ave 1101

3 Beds

3 Baths

2,143 Sq.Ft.

$2,690,000

MLS#: A12053308

Featured on Netflix's Designing Miami, this fully renovated 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home in Coral Ridge showcases luxury living at its finest. Upgrades include a new roof and impact windows throughout. Inspired by Italian design, the home features a chef’s kitchen, private home theater, and fully equipped gym. The resort-style backyard offers a sparkling pool, a 40-foot dock, and direct ocean access with no fixed bridges to the Intracoastal. Elegant Italian furnishings enhance both the indoor and outdoor living spaces. With an active short-term rental license, this property is also an excellent income-producing investment. Furniture is included. Don’t miss this rare opportunity in a prime location— Tenant occupied until August 31st 2026. Showings once a week text agent for instructions
#A12045758

Fort Lauderdale

2500 Bayview Dr

5 Beds

4 Baths

2,309 Sq.Ft.

$2,690,000

MLS#: A12045758

Welcome to this exclusive opportunity at The Chateau Beach Residences located on the white sand beaches of Sunny Isles Beach FL. This unique residences has expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean, intercoastal waterways , and Miami skyline views. This home on the 20th floor is composed of 2,070 SQ FT of designer finishes include: state of the art kitchen with Miele appliances, floor to roof to ceiling with high impact windows, and electric shades throughout. Chateau Residences is very unique for the fact that this is a boutique condominium with only 81 residences, including 22,000 SQ FT of amenities. Includes: restaurant, private elevators, beach service, infinity pool, Spa, Sauna, Massage room, Steam Rooms, health club, Children room, 24 hour Concierge & Valet.
#A12091423

Sunny Isles Beach

17475 Collins Ave 2003

2 Beds

3 Baths

2,070 Sq.Ft.

$2,690,000

MLS#: A12091423

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Owner/Agent Johanna Viac, speak French/English. Welcome to “The Sanctuary,” a rare corner-lot waterfront estate in Wilton Manors offering approximately 210 feet of ocean-access canal frontage and a 35-ft dock on a peaceful cul-de-sac. This stunning 2-story, 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom pool home spans about 3,611 sq ft on an oversized 0.26-acre lot, designed for luxury indoor-outdoor living, entertaining, and boating. Experience true resort-style living with two lush garden areas: an intimate courtyard patio with jacuzzi surrounded by flowering plants and trees, plus an expansive tropical backyard framing the heated pool, spa, and wide waterfront views. Light-filled open spaces feature a great room, family/game room, bar, custom built-ins, impact windows, and a flexible bedroom layout ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or home office. The gourmet-style kitchen flows to a brand new state of the art summer kitchen, outdoor dining and lounge areas, putting green, fire features, fitness, and meditation zones. Green features including solar panels ($120,000 value), energy-efficient roof and windows, plus air purification deliver sustainable living with low utility costs. Located in sought-after Middle River Estates near Wilton Drive, beaches, shopping, and dining, this unique waterfront villa is perfect as a primary residence, second home, or high-end income property. Rare Wilton Manors canal-front estate with ocean access, dock, and private resort amenities.
#A12108251

Wilton Manors

1675 Coral Gardens Dr

5 Beds

4 Baths

3,611 Sq.Ft.

$2,690,000

MLS#: A12108251

Experience luxury beachfront living at The Pinnacle Condominium in the heart of Sunny Isles Beach. This fully renovated, meticulously upgraded residence offers approximately 2,000 SF in the building's largest 2-bedroom floor plan, with 2.5 bathrooms. Situated on a high floor, the unit boasts unobstructed ocean and Intracoastal views, as well as abundant natural light. The thoughtfully designed interior features premium appliances and distinctive artistic finishes that create a tranquil atmosphere. The Pinnacle offers resort-style amenities, including direct beach access with full beach and pool service, a state of the art fitness center, spa, and valet parking. Ideally located within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, and everyday conveniences. As well as being just minutes from Aventura Mall and Bal Harbour Shops, some of the best shopping and entertainment in South Florida. A truly one-of-a-kind residence with exceptional attention to detail.
#A12106659

Sunny Isles Beach

17555 Collins Ave 3402

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,930 Sq.Ft.

$2,689,000

MLS#: A12106659

Experience waterfront living at its finest in this custom-built Mediterranean estate, a 2011 single-story masterpiece offering 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 4,423 square feet of timeless elegance. Captivating lake views frame soaring ceilings, refined architectural details, two primary suites, and a chef-worthy kitchen with premium appliances. Formal and casual living areas flow effortlessly, ideal for both everyday comfort and sophisticated entertaining. Beyond the residence lies a private tropical sanctuary: your own sandy beach, swaying coconut palms, an expansive covered terrace, private dock, boathouse, and waterfront deck. Peaceful lakeside mornings give way to unforgettable sunset gatherings, while boating, jet skiing, and waterfront recreation are yours to enjoy just steps from home. Peace of mind comes standard with PGT impact-resistant windows and doors, two high-efficiency Trane A/C systems, security features, and an oversized two-car garage. More than a home, this is an extraordinary waterfront lifestyle, where timeless elegance and tropical beauty meet the luxury of living exceptionally.
#A12103335

Hialeah

17851 NW 84th Pl

5 Beds

4 Baths

3,390 Sq.Ft.

$2,680,000

MLS#: A12103335

Lower Penthouse Unit 710 at the newly completed waterfront development La Baia South on Bay Harbor Island. This sun-filled unit offers beautiful bay and sunset views and features a well-designed layout with 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The modern kitchen includes premium Miele appliances. Enjoy stunning amenities including a rooftop with 360° views, infinity-edge pool, multiple lounge, dining and BBQ areas, plus club and fitness rooms. Great location within walking distance to the beach, shopping, and restaurants. Boat slips available for purchase or lease.
#A11979304

Bay Harbor Islands

9201 E Bay Harbor Dr 710

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,851 Sq.Ft.

$2,675,000

MLS#: A11979304

Live above it all at ICON South Beach in this sophisticated residence offering approximately 1,750 SF with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a spacious den. Positioned on one of the highest available floors below the exclusive penthouse collection, the unit captures stunning panoramic views of Biscayne Bay, the Downtown Miami skyline, Miami Beach Marina, and Fisher Island. Located within one of South of Fifth’s most sought-after full-service luxury buildings, ICON South Beach is renowned for its world-class amenities, Philippe Starck-designed interiors, private restaurant, spa, fitness center, and resort-style waterfront living. The residence itself features marble flooring throughout, custom-built closets, premium Miele appliances, and numerous designer upgrades. Optional furnishings may also be available.
#A12022853

Miami Beach

450 Alton Rd 3505

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,750 Sq.Ft.

$2,670,000

MLS#: A12022853

An exceptional residence at ICON South Beach, the iconic Philippe Starck-designed waterfront address in the heart of the coveted South of Fifth neighborhood. Residence 2105 offers a sophisticated and highly versatile floor plan featuring two bedrooms plus a spacious den, thoughtfully transformed into a third bedroom with direct access to the bathroom serving the second bedroom. This unique configuration provides the privacy and functionality of a three-bedroom residence while maintaining an elegant and seamless flow throughout the home. Generous proportions and beautifully designed living spaces create an effortless setting for sophisticated entertaining, comfortable family living and the quintessential Miami Beach lifestyle. ICON South Beach is celebrated for its striking architecture, exceptional full-service amenities, attentive security and privileged waterfront setting. Residents enjoy the exclusive convenience of an Italian restaurant dedicated to ICON residents, while the beach, South Pointe Park and the acclaimed restaurants, cafés and lifestyle of South of Fifth are just moments away. For the discerning buyer, Residence 2105 represents a truly compelling opportunity to acquire a spacious and remarkably flexible home in one of Miami Beach’s most prestigious addresses. Combining three-bedroom functionality, an exceptional location, the renowned ICON lifestyle and outstanding value, this residence is an opportunity not to be missed.
#A12087164

Miami Beach

450 Alton Rd 2105

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,750 Sq.Ft.

$2,665,000

MLS#: A12087164

Discover luxury oceanfront living at W Pompano Beach with this fully furnished corner condo-hotel suite. Boasting two bedrooms plus a versatile den, it offers direct ocean views and an expansive wraparound terrace. Designed by Meyer Davis, interiors feature a fresh palette inspired by sandy shores, marine blues, and coral sunsets. The suite includes a Bosch appliance package: fridge/freezer, induction cooktop, speed oven and dishwasher. Enjoy W’ssignature amenities: 24/7 attended lobby, concierge, valet, bellman, Living Room social hub, award-winning dining, 60,000-sq-ft WET® Deck with pool, cabanas, pickleball/padel courts, FIT® Gym, AWAY® Spa, and a game lounge with sports simulators. Optional rental program managed by the Marriott.
#A11976815

Pompano Beach

20 N Ocean Blvd 1403

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,815 Sq.Ft.

$2,650,900

MLS#: A11976815

Welcome home to luxury living in this rarely available one-bedroom in Oceana at Bal Harbour. Residence 304 offers 1,267 interior square feet on the third floor of the North Tower — a light-filled, generously proportioned floor plan behind ten-foot walls of glass, opening to a private terrace with sweeping skyline and sunset exposure. Interiors are pure Piero Lissoni: an open Dada kitchen with integrated Gaggenau appliances, honed stone baths, and a restraint that lets the architecture and your art do the talking. A separate powder room makes entertaining effortless. One assigned garage space included. Designed by Arquitectonica for Consultatio and completed in 2016, Oceana occupies 5.5 acres and 400 feet of private Atlantic beachfront on the former Bal Harbour Beach Club site. The lobbies function as a private museum, anchored by Jeff Koons' Seated Ballerina and Pluto and Proserpina. Residents enjoy an Olympic-length lap pool, beachfront relaxation pool, oceanfront whirlpool spas, full-service spa and ocean-view fitness center, two championship clay tennis courts, private cinema, library and billiards lounge, children's playroom, Enzo Enea gardens, cabanas, beach and pool service, and 24-hour concierge and valet. Ballerina, the residents-only restaurant, sits just off the North Tower lobby. Walking distance to Bal Harbour Shops, Neiman Marcus, Saks and the village's finest dining.
#A12089970

Bal Harbour

10203 Collins Ave 304

1 Beds

1 Baths

1,267 Sq.Ft.

$2,650,000

MLS#: A12089970

The property is located on a beautifully established residential street in the exclusive Davis Harbor of Miami's Upper East Side. Situated on a wide, deep canal near the mouth of the bay, it boasts 75 feet of waterfront frontage and offers direct access to Biscayne Bay with no fixed bridges. The property features a newer seawall with updated erosion protection, jet filters, and a new dock completed in 2024. It currently has a single-family home and a pool. Buyers may choose to continue renovating the existing home and pool or build a custom waterfront estate from the ground up. The possibilities for customization and expansion are endless. This prime waterfront location provides convenient access to many of Miami's top destinations, including Downtown Miami, Aventura, and Miami International Airport, all within 20 minutes, and the Design District and Wynwood, which are less than 10 minutes away.
#A12037002

Miami

1161 NE 86th St

None Beds

None Baths

0.1791 acres

$2,650,000

MLS#: A12037002

View of water and Miami Skyline. This apartment is located in the Key Colony Condominium resort, which offer direct beach access and lots of amenities, such as several pools, tennis courts, an exercise room, a dog park, a children's playdround, security at the lobby, and much more. This spacious 3-bedroom 3-bath has a lot of sunlight, is comfortable, and is wonderful for entertaining. Great opportunity to live in Key Biscayne and own a piece of Paradise.
#A12085979

Key Biscayne

151 Crandon Blvd 1130

3 Beds

3 Baths

2,001 Sq.Ft.

$2,650,000

MLS#: A12085979

Located in the highly coveted Bal Harbour 101 at 10155 Collins Avenue, this beautifully updated residence offers an exceptional opportunity to own in one of Bal Harbour’s most prestigious oceanfront buildings. Perfectly positioned on the 11th floor with northern exposure, the unit enjoys sweeping city and ocean views while being just steps from the sand, the Bal Harbour Beach walking path, and the world-famous Bal Harbour Shops. The building delivers a true resort-style lifestyle with full beach and pool service, valet parking, tennis court, fitness center, on-site restaurant, and 24-hour concierge and security. The residence has been tastefully renovated and is currently furnished with a tenant in place, featuring two bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, plus a converted den, creating an ideal layout for comfortable full-time living, seasonal enjoyment, or an income-producing luxury investment.
#A11935079

Bal Harbour

10155 Collins Ave 1106

3 Beds

3 Baths

2,540 Sq.Ft.

$2,650,000

MLS#: A11935079

Price reduced
Fully upgraded and located in the prestigious Missoni Baia, this elegant residence offers three spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets and three and a half bathrooms. A private elevator opens into an exclusive foyer, creating a refined sense of privacy and arrival. The unit features a large balcony with stunning water views, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Inside, you'll find a generously sized laundry room with ample storage, along with two assigned parking spaces for added convenience. Residents enjoy three full floors of resort-style amenities, including a waterfront gym, pools, tennis courts, movie theater, lounges, and BBQ areas. The building also provides 24/7 concierge service and valet parking, delivering a seamless and luxurious waterfront lifestyle.
#A11998212

Miami

700 NE 26th Ter 2202

3 Beds

3 Baths

2,141 Sq.Ft.

$2,650,000

MLS#: A11998212

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