Looking for a second home (Jupiter, Palm Beach: apartment, rent, condos)

[mimf]

Our kids are halfway out of the house (college+) and we're ready for a second home somewhere warm. Currently we live in Connecticut. After pondering North and South Carolina, we have come to the conclusion that Florida makes the most sense because of its accessibility via air.
Because we will not be full time residents, we're thinking a gated community or apartment makes the most sense. We want 2-3 bedrooms walkable to the beach in a nice complex. And NOT an over 55 community.
Please help us- we really don't know the area!!

[skylinet]

There are many neighborhoods that would fit what you are looking for. Your price range would play a factor obviously, but Jupiter/Juno has some great complexes near the beach. Sea Colony, Beachcomber, the Bluffs, are just a couple. Lots of snowbirds there. Good place for your kids to come down and use as well. If you have a dog it's one of the few dog friendly beaches.
Bout a 20-30 minute drive to the airport.

[dkrause]

Check out the jupiter, Juno Beach area. Upscale and can find some great bargains.

I own a title company in Juno Beach and I could have a realtor that we deal with call you. Let me know.

thanks.
dkrause

[mimf]

thanks for the info. I've been told that Boca, Boyton Beach and West Palm are worth looking at too. what do you think??

[skylinet]

Also good areas, take a week down and see what you feel will be the best fit.
What are some of the things you enjoy doing besides going to the beach? Might help to determine which area would work well for you.

[DaniellaG]

I am in Boca and in a community that is filled with snow birds. Your age and over but not an over 55. It is a country club community but if you rent most times you don't get the ammenties accept the pool. Some though I think you can buy it. If you buy then you have to join the club and this is unreal expensive to me. I guess from my neighbor and my grandfather lives in another country club across the way that it is quiet the social scene. Now on that note you have to like that and it is not the normal type of get together scene in my eyes. No offense to anyone cause I did meet a lovely lady but some remind me of being in high school with a lot of money with the gossip.If you like Boca area I can help you with some communities I have heard through word of mouth are nice. It depends on how much you want to spend though. Then you can go through a realtor too who can help you find. Many are furnished too if you want to try something without commiting.

[mimf]

Thanks for the advice. Am actually considering a high rise as it would be really easy to come down for weekends. Any near the beach??

[DaniellaG]

There are many but it will depend on how much you want to spend. They can really range in price. Do you know anyone in FL that you may want to be near that may help with finding the right location. I also agree with sky about what other things do you like to do?

[TriMT7]

Tons of high, mid, and low rise condos on the beaches and waterways throughout Palm Beach County.

Price range will be a factor in steering you in certain directions, as well as the "feel" of the town you want to be in.