Jupiter Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Sophisticated in style, sublime in beauty, surrounded by natural dunes, Jupiter offers it all. The city of Jupiter, Florida is a large growing city that feels like a small town, marked on the coast by the historical Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. Travel just moments through the Jupiter Inlet and you will find yourself directly on the ocean. The closeness to the sea provides citizens and visitors with the chance to make the most of the local businesses offering water-based activities such surfing, sailing, paddle boarding, and jet skiing. Or you can choose to just relax on one of the beautiful beaches! The Gulfstream current in the Atlantic also means that this area is a fishing paradise.

Jupiter offers a Florida lifestyle that is truly second-to-none. Here you will find spectacular entertainment options, and outstanding schools and colleges. There is a fantastic choice of theaters, restaurants, and upscale stores and galleries. The abundant plants and trees that line the coastline make this area stand apart from the other South Florida cities. If you are looking for homes for sale you will find truly diverse real estate options to fit your needs.

Jupiter Home Options

Here in Jupiter you will find more than 200 well-planned towns with a fantastic range of single family homes, townhomes, and condos. Jupiter real estate features homes of virtually all types, sizes and price ranges. From luxury homes with amazing floor plans to surprisingly affordable condos that fit almost any real estate purchase plan. Many of the area’s homes are on the waterfront while other Jupiter homes for sale are surround championship designed golf courses.

The beachfront condo areas are directly across from the beach. Shower markers divide each portion of beach and each one has wonderful boardwalk steps to the beach. The trees that line the path are not only beautiful – they also offer protection against beach erosion.

Several new apartments were built in the middle 90’s with generous square footage. They provide super-modern areas with high ceilings and built-ins. Most homes are vibrant and airy, and many are townhouse models. Lots of additional features can be found in these homes such as heated pools with cabanas, fitness rooms, and garage parking. You may find bicycle/canoe/paddleboard storage in many of the buildings so you can really take advantage of the local sports!

Places Near Jupiter

In towns such as Caloosa, Jupiter Farms, and Palm Beach Country Estates to the West, you will find estate homes with several acres of land. These inland properties are embraced by the equestrian community and the amazing homes are designed to reflect the natural beauty of the area. Many of the properties have natural preserve, ponds, horse trails, corrals, stables, and multiple stall barns for horses. Many homes are gated with long or circular driveways.

The planned community of Abacoa offers a modern lifestyle in a traditional, friendly community. It contains 19 neighborhoods where ‘people can live, work, play, and go to school.’ Abacoa consists of single family homes, town homes, and larger estate homes. Many feature front porches and street entry garages, and nearby community greens and recreation facilities. Also within Abacoa you’ll find playgrounds, basketball and racquetball courts, Har-tru tennis courts, two hockey rinks, and a Skate-Park.

Palm Beach Gardens and Juno Beach is just south of Jupiter with Tequesta to the north, so there is easy access to award winning golf courses and some more beautiful beaches.

Things to do in Jupiter

Jupiter consists of over 21 square miles and has a population of just over 50,000. Much of Jupiter borders the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). It has its very own inlet, giving easy access to the Atlantic Ocean’s deep blue waters and is ideal for fishing and boating enthusiasts alike. The Jupiter Lighthouse right by the inlet was completed in 1860 and is the oldest structure in Palm Beach County. The attractive Juno Pier is a 900 foot pier ideal for ocean fishing and savoring the gorgeous views. Here you will find a snack bar, along with fishing tackle, rental poles, and bait.

Some of the finest golf courses are in Jupiter including Abacoa Golf Club, Bear’s Club and Fazio Course at Jonathan’s Landing just to name a few. Some of the best designers, from Tom Fazio to Jack Nicklaus, reside in town, providing easy access to the best in golf course architecture. In fact, the Jupiter area is home to 15 Augusta green jackets: Jack Nicklaus (6), Tiger Woods (4), Gary Player (3), Charles Schwartzel (1), and Ray Floyd (1) all reside in or within a neighboring town.

Jupiter is home to the Florida Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals for Spring Training as well as the Jupiter Hammerheads minor league team in downtown Abacoa. Wonderful culture can be enjoyed locally at the Maltz Theater or take a trip to downtown Palm Beach and visit the Kravis Center for some of the best plays, concerts, and events. Burt Reynolds & Friends museum is also home to the Florida film institute.

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is a not-for-profit educationally-based care facility for injured animals. See native owls, panthers, alligators, and bears in this most intimate zoo. It’s great for birthday parties too! Riverwalk is wonderful for walking along the Intracoastal Waterway and watching the yachts and boats go by. DuBois Park, located by the inlet, is a terrific park for fishing and young swimmers.

Delicious fine dining featuring some of the best fisheries in the country, as well as shack style restaurants will keep anyone’s palette satisfied. The Palm Beach Gardens Mall features Whole Foods and the best in shopping from Nordstrom to Bloomingdales.

Sitting below the Florida freeze line, Jupiter is known for its beaches and warm temperatures. The water temperatures average in the 80s, making beach going, swimming, surfing, and snorkeling a year-round pleasure.

Jupiter was established by William Lauderdale in 1838 as a fort to battle the Seminole Indians. Jupiter was originally known as Old Fort Jupiter. William Lauderdale then travelled south where he founded what is known today as Fort Lauderdale. Military Trail, the path he followed, is now named in his honor and is a major thoroughfare running North/South along historic US Highway 1. Today you’ll enjoy easy access from all Jupiter real estate to I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike, meaning getting to Palm Beach International Airport is a breeze.