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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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Once-in-a-cycle opportunity to own a turnkey boutique hotel with a fully designed redevelopment play in the heart of North Beach, Miami Beach — just two blocks from the sand. Currently operating as an 11-key licensed hotel generating income from day one, this trophy asset comes with stunning architectural plans for a showstopping 6-story, ±48-key boutique hotel spanning ±21,800 SF on a ±6,250 SF lot. Picture sculptural curved balconies wrapped in a custom perforated metal façade, a dramatic glass-walled lobby spilling into a lush tropical courtyard, ground-floor retail/café frontage, and a resort-style rooftop oasis with infinity pool, sunset lounge, and open-air fitness deck overlooking Miami Beach. This is design-forward hospitality at its finest — purpose-built for premium ADRs and an iconic brand identity. Walk to North Beach Oceanside Park, Miami Beach Bandshell, and the Collins Avenue corridor; minutes to Bal Harbour Shops, Surfside, Mid-Beach, South Beach, the Convention Center, Downtown Miami, and MIA. North Beach is Miami's hottest emerging hospitality submarket, with limited boutique supply and surging demand. Whether you hold, brand, flag, or flip post-stabilization — the upside is extraordinary. Hospitality opportunities of this caliber rarely come to market. Buyer to verify all measurements, zoning, and entitlements.
#A12000184

Miami Beach

6945 Abbott Ave

None Beds

None Baths

5,900 Sq.Ft.

$10,000,000

MLS#: A12000184

Ocean House Residences - a rare collection of oceanfront luxury residences amid quiet & alluring sands of Surfside. Ocean House rises above the water-reflecting the brilliant light. Nestled between Miami Beach-Bal Harbour-the Atlantic Ocean, one of the most desirable luxury residential waterfronts in Miami, w/nearby access to every service & cultural amenity. The unsurpassed architecture by Bernardo Fort-Brescia offers views to the east-south-west. Each private residence is uniquely customized designed to evoke a restorative calm that extends throughout the entire property. Exquisite amenities are integrated into the lush tropical landscape w/reflecting ponds-floating cabanas-intimate lounges-rooftop pool-spa & wellness center to enhance daily life w/an uplifting sense of total well-being.
#A12017803

Surfside

9317 Collins Avenue 1003

4 Beds

4 Baths

2,633 Sq.Ft.

$10,000,000

MLS#: A12017803

Price reduced
Prime development opportunity in the heart of North Beach, Miami Beach. This 6,250 SF lot offers exceptional potential for a boutique hotel or mixed-use hospitality project in one of the city’s fastest-growing areas. Currently operating with 11 licensed hotel rooms, the property presents immediate income with significant upside through redevelopment. Proposed plans envision a 6-story, approximately 21,800 SF project with up to 48 hotel keys, rooftop amenities, and ground-floor retail or hospitality space. Ideally located just two blocks from the beach, within walking distance to Collins Avenue, dining, and entertainment. Rare opportunity to develop a design-forward hospitality asset in a high-demand tourism market with strong long-term growth.
#A11992748

Miami Beach

6945 Abbott Ave

None Beds

None Baths

0.14 acres

$10,000,000

MLS#: A11992748

This offering presents a rare opportunity to acquire a 5-parcel income-producing portfolio in Miami’s 33136 corridor, with both current cash flow and future redevelopment potential. The portfolio includes five parcels, with a known in-place rent roll of approximately $13,500 per month, and a pro forma projection of roughly $28,000 per month, highlighting meaningful upside through lease-up, repositioning, and redevelopment. The three-parcel assemblage totals approximately 24,000 square feet, or 0.55 acres, and is positioned for significant density potential, with an estimated 82 units as-of-right and a theoretical Live Local capacity of up to 550 units, subject to buyer verification. The zoning mix includes primarily T6-8-L, with one parcel identified as T6-8-O, creating flexibility for a buyer seeking a covered land play with income during the planning phase. Located within TOD and RTZ areas, this portfolio benefits from strong urban infill fundamentals in one of Miami’s most active growth corridors. For an investor or developer, this is not just a stabilized income opportunity, but a strategic assemblage with scale, location, and long-term redevelopment leverage.
#A11991641

Miami

1234 NW 9th Ave

None Beds

None Baths

0.055 acres

$10,000,000

MLS#: A11991641

Free-standing Class A Brickell medical office building. Built in 2019, CBS construction, 23,231 SF, underground parking, floor-to-ceiling glass, rooftop area. T6-8O under Miami 21, highest-intensity urban core transect — medical offices, surgical suites, outpatient procedure centers, dental/oral surgery operations by right; vacancy sits at a historic low of 6.1%-new construction supply is virtually nonexistent. Over $4M in tenant improvements and medical buildout, Current Miami Class A medical rates of $110–$130/SF NNN — pro forma NOI of over $600,000 and a stabilized value well in excess of the asking price. At $10,000,000 — representing $865/SF on net rentable area — this offering is priced significantly below the qualified closed-comp average of $851–$994/SF for far inferior, older product on the same corridor. Replacement cost alone for new surgical-grade medical construction exceeds $450–$1,020/SF, making this a rare opportunity to acquire an irreplaceable asset below replacement cost. The seller is motivated and open to offers. A fast closing is preferred. This is an exceptional opportunity for an owner-user, medical operator, or healthcare investor seeking a trophy medical asset in one of the strongest medical office markets in the United States.
#A12034396

Miami

2801 SW 3rd Ave

None Beds

None Baths

23,231 Sq.Ft.

$10,000,000

MLS#: A12034396

A rare waterfront home with a design you will not find again. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac inside the gated community of Normandy Shores, Set on a 9,000 SF lot with 80 FT of direct bay frontage, this property offers privacy, space, and open water views, access to golf, tennis, basketball courts, and parks. Set on the island’s Terrace and shared with only a few homes, it captures wide open bay views and stunning sunsets. Built in 2015, the home offers approx. 3,442 SF with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The layout flows through open living and dining areas into a modern kitchen designed for both function and entertaining. From the moment you arrive, the home creates a calm feel. A bamboo garden welcomes you, leading to a striking 30 ft interior waterfall that sets the tone throughout. The outdoor space is built to enjoy. Lush landscaping surrounds a pool, outdoor kitchen, and multiple terraces. Relax in the outdoor soaking tub, host gatherings under the two story tiki hut, or enjoy quiet evenings by the water. The private dock allows you to take in the bay at sunset. The property also includes boat and jet ski lifts, a davit, and plans for a future two car garage. A true opportunity for someone looking for a different kind of waterfront living experience.
#A12004646

Miami Beach

2440 N Shore Ter

4 Beds

4 Baths

2,263 Sq.Ft.

$10,000,000

MLS#: A12004646

Introducing Casa Vista, the first release in the Marea Collection, a curated set of four architecturally distinct waterfront residences developed by Sunland Group in the guard-gated community of Belle Meade. Featured in Forbes magazine and scheduled for completion in Q4 2026, Casa Vista is ideally positioned on the neighborhood’s widest canal frontage, offering rare, expansive, and uninterrupted water views. Meticulously designed with no detail overlooked, the home features floor-to-ceiling glass, Italian-designed kitchen and closets, canal-facing living and dining areas, a waterfront primary suite with private terrace, rooftop deck with barbecue area, pool with spa, dock for a private boat, wine cellar, elevator, and full home automation.
#A12039324

Miami

7725 NE 8th Ave

5 Beds

5 Baths

4,504 Sq.Ft.

$10,000,000

MLS#: A12039324

DESIGN DISTRICT GREAT WELL ESTABLISHED HIGH TRAFFIC/VOLUME GAS STATION. CALL FOR DETAILS. DO NOT GO BY WITHOUT PERMISSION. SEND NDA FOR MORE INFO. LONG LEASE AVAILABLE. CASH COW! High volume store , cafeteria , car wash , tinted windows , and barber shop!
#A11986544

Miami

5390 NE 2nd Ave

None Beds

None Baths

2,751 Sq.Ft.

$10,000,000

MLS#: A11986544

Amazing duplex in the sky at Aston Martin. This two-story residence offers 4 bedrooms plus a nanny’s room, 6 full bathrooms, 3 balconies, and beautiful finishes throughout. Fully furnished by Addison House and equipped with a full water-filtration system, the apartment delivers elegance and comfort in every detail. The building features top-of-the-line amenities, from spectacular pools and lounges to world-class wellness and entertainment spaces. All of this in the heart of Brickell, steps from the best dining and lifestyle in the area.
#A11959148

Miami

300 Biscayne Blvd Way 4602

5 Beds

5 Baths

4,434 Sq.Ft.

$10,000,000

MLS#: A11959148

Introducing Casa Vanda, a waterfront Tropical Modernist residence by Sunland Group in Miami’s coveted Belmar neighborhood. Currently under construction and expected to be completed in Q4 2026, this three-level home is situated on a 9,185 SF lot with 50 feet of canal frontage, no fixed bridges to Biscayne Bay, and direct water access. Offering approximately 4,800 SF of interior living space, the residence features 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, and 1 half bath, with floor-to-ceiling glass, expansive terraces, and a covered outdoor living area designed for a seamless indoor-outdoor experience. The MiaCucina kitchen is appointed with custom cabinetry and premium appliances, while the primary suite offers a private terrace, sitting area, and spa-inspired bath. Additional highlights include a rooftop terrace with bay views, elevator, integrated two-car garage, pool and spa, outdoor kitchen, full home automation, and private 50-foot dock. Set within Belmar, a quiet hidden waterfront gem with a marina-like atmosphere, Casa Vanda offers rare waterfront living in one of Miami’s most desirable enclaves.
#A12041064

Miami

1155 NE 89th St

5 Beds

5 Baths

N/A

$10,000,000

MLS#: A12041064

Price reduced
PHOTOS UPON REQUEST. Welcome to the Mansion in the Sky. PHM 6001 is a rare three-level sky residence spanning floors 60 through 62, offering an extraordinary perspective over Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and Miami’s iconic skyline. Designed for those who seek the highest level of privacy & sophistication, this architectural masterpiece combines expansive living spaces w/ breathtaking, unobstructed views in every direction. Encompassing 8,309 total sq.ft, including 6,358 sq.ft of refined interior living space and 1,951 sq.ft of private terraces, the residence features 6 suites, 7.5 baths and a versatile den/gym. Walls of floor-to-ceiling impact glass invite natural light throughout the home while framing sweeping vistas of the water and city from sunrise-sunset. Offered as a true blank canvas, this penthouse invites you to bring your vision to life—creating a one-of-a-kind sky residence tailored to your exact taste and lifestyle. A private elevator arrival opens directly into your exclusive foyer, generous entertaining areas, private bedroom suites and multiple terraces provide endless possibilities to design a home unlike anything else in the market. Enjoy an unmatched collection of resort-style amenities, including sunrise and sunset pools, courts, fitness center, luxury spa, waterfront baywalk, children’s areas, etc. Rising as the tallest waterfront residential towers in the USA, Aria Reserve redefines elevated bayfront living at Miami’s most prestigious heights
#A11995449

Miami

700 NE 24th Street ST PHM 6001

6 Beds

7 Baths

6,358 Sq.Ft.

$9,999,999

MLS#: A11995449

Experience bold luxury in Residence 2701 at the iconic Porsche Design Tower. This meticulously finished 4-bedroom, 5.5-bath sky residence was reimagined from the original floor plan to maximize space and functionality—each bedroom features its own en-suite bathroom and custom closet. Private elevator entry leads to soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass showcasing panoramic ocean, Intracoastal, and city views. The signature car elevator delivers your vehicle directly to your private garage in the sky. Expansive terraces, a summer kitchen, and private plunge pool offer seamless indoor-outdoor living. Enjoy a sleek open kitchen with Miele appliances and refined finishes, plus access to world-class amenities: restaurant, beach service, spa, car lounge, fitness center, and concierge.
#A11835066

Sunny Isles Beach

18555 Collins Ave 2701

4 Beds

5 Baths

4,154 Sq.Ft.

$9,999,999

MLS#: A11835066

3944 194th Trail, Golden Beach, FL 33160
#A12035911

Sunny Isles Beach

3944 194th Trl

6 Beds

6 Baths

2,509 Sq.Ft.

$9,999,999

MLS#: A12035911

FOR SALE RENOVATED CORNER BUILDING IN THE HEART OF MIDTOWN, MIAMI WYNWOOD ART DISTRICT,GALLERY, RETAIL, SHOWROOM,. FANTASTIC EXPOSURE, 13-9"CEILINGS WITH CONCRETE T-BEAMS, SUBDIVIDED INTO 2 GALLERY STYLE SPACES, LARGE WINDOWS TO STREET, HURRICANE SHUTTERS, LARGE REAR YARD FOR PARKING/SCULPTURE GARDEN, 2 OVERHEAD DOORS, CONCRETE FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
#A11763488

Miami

2300 N Miami Ave

None Beds

None Baths

4,475 Sq.Ft.

$9,995,000

MLS#: A11763488

One-of-a-kind flow-through residence spanning 4,498 SF plus nearly 1,000 SF of terraces at Auberge Beach Residences. This impeccably customized 4-bedroom, 4-bath + 2 powder room home offers sweeping ocean and sunset views and generous indoor-outdoor living. Designed as a coastal retreat, the residence combines generous scale, natural light, and elegant finishes with a clean refined interior. Features include artisanal Italian walnut millwork, custom imported Italian cabinetry and doors, Phillip Jeffries wallcoverings, and book-matched marble feature walls. Chef’s kitchen with Italkraft cabinetry, bespoke Italian white-veined stone countertops, Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Thermador appliances, plus custom bar with Monogram refrigeration. Primary suite with spa-inspired bath, dual shower, and luxurious walk-in closet. All bedrooms have their own en-suite. Additional features include Control4 automation, upgraded HVAC with UV filtration, four parking spaces, two double-height private storage units including wine and humidor storage. Full access to Auberge’s five-star amenities including Evara Beach Spa, Del Mar restaurant, fitness center, and resort-style pools.
#A11958201

Fort Lauderdale

2200 N Ocean Blvd S1704/05

4 Beds

4 Baths

4,498 Sq.Ft.

$9,995,000

MLS#: A11958201

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