🌊 Florida East Coast Compound Acquisition

City Shortlist · Broker Network · Distance Matrix  |  Updated March 8, 2026

Cities Under Consideration

Jupiter / Jupiter Inlet Colony Brokers Assigned

Inlet: Jupiter Inlet  ·  Run Time: 15–30 min
Wealthy, understated, nature-focused. Heavy boating culture. Strong compound potential along Loxahatchee River. Brackish/freshwater mix upstream. High privacy.
  • Rob Thomson  Waterfront Properties & Club Communities
  • Matthias Fretz  Douglas Elliman
  • Todd Peter  Sotheby's International Realty
  • Andrew Russo  Illustrated Properties

Stuart / Sewall's Point Brokers Assigned

Inlet: St. Lucie Inlet  ·  Run Time: 20–45 min
Old Florida feel. "Sailfish Capital of the World." Sewall's Point offers natural separation and river/ocean access. Wide St. Lucie River is ideal for compounds. Excellent privacy.
  • Debra Duvall  Waterfront Properties
  • Patrick Stracuzzi  RE/MAX Community
  • Kimberly Annexstad  Keller Williams
  • Gabrielle Coutant  Douglas Elliman

Vero Beach — Estate Section Brokers Assigned

Inlet: Fort Pierce Inlet (safest)  ·  Run Time: 30–60 min
"The Hamptons of Florida." Very traditional, low-density, old money. Large estate lots on barrier island river side. ICW is deep throughout. Very high privacy.
  • Cindy O'Dare  Premier Estate Properties
  • Richard Boga  Premier Estate Properties
  • Matilde Sorensen  Dale Sorensen Real Estate
  • Kay Brown  Premier Estate Properties

Fort Lauderdale — Las Olas / Rio Vista Brokers Assigned

Inlet: Port Everglades  ·  Run Time: 10–20 min
"Yachting Capital." Deepest, safest inlet on the coast. No depth issues for drafts under 10'. Unmatched boating infrastructure. New River runs fresh upstream. Lower privacy on canals.
  • Tim Elmes  Compass
  • Julie Jones  Douglas Elliman
  • Chad Carroll  Compass
  • Peter Barkin  Compass

North Palm Beach / Palm Beach Gardens Brokers Assigned

Inlet: Lake Worth Inlet (Class I)  ·  Run Time: 20–40 min
Golf & yachting culture. Manicured and secure. Class I inlet (ship/yacht safe). Most waterfront on ICW or ungated canals. Gated communities common inland. Only 8 mi from Jupiter.
  • Vince Marotta  Illustrated Properties
  • Jennifer Hyland  Corcoran
  • Kevin Keogh  Lighthouse Realty
  • Paul Kaneb  K2 Realty

Manalapan / Hypoluxo Island No Brokers Yet

Inlet: Lake Worth (North)  ·  Run Time: 30–45 min
Ultra-exclusive. Extremely private estate territory. Known for discretion. Boynton Inlet to the south is too small for large yachts — route north to Lake Worth Inlet.

Lighthouse Point No Brokers Yet

Inlet: Hillsboro Inlet  ·  Run Time: 10–15 min
Dedicated boating community. Nearly every home is waterfront. Traditional ranch/renovated estates. Medium privacy (canals). Only 7 miles from Boca Raton.

Fort Pierce / N. Hutchinson Island No Brokers Yet

Inlet: Fort Pierce Inlet (Class I)  ·  Run Time: 10–20 min
Up-and-coming, more raw Florida feel. Excellent value for compounds. Deep, wide, safe Class I inlet. Larger lot sizes than southern markets. High privacy. Strong adjacency potential.

Boca Raton — The Sanctuary / Royal Palm No Brokers Yet

Inlet: Boca Raton Inlet  ·  Run Time: 15–30 min
Flashy, high-end, manicured. Inlet can be shoally — larger yachts often use Hillsboro to the north. Gated communities like The Sanctuary offer strong privacy.

Merritt Island / Cocoa Beach No Brokers Yet

Inlet: Port Canaveral  ·  Run Time: 20–45 min (locks)
Space Coast. Relaxed/rural feel on Merritt Island. Acreage available. Port Canaveral is cruise-ship depth (very deep), but lock system adds time. Outlier — 85–158 mi from all other targets.

City-to-City Distance Matrix (straight-line miles)

From \ To Jupiter Stuart Vero Beach Ft. Lauderdale N. Palm Beach Manalapan Lighthouse Pt Fort Pierce Boca Raton Merritt Island
Jupiter — 21 52 56 8 28 45 38 39 105
Stuart / Sewall's Pt 21 — 32 75 28 48 64 18 58 85
Vero Beach 52 32 — 106 60 79 96 14 89 53
Ft. Lauderdale 56 75 106 — 48 29 11 92 17 158
N. Palm Beach 8 28 60 48 — 20 38 46 31 113
Manalapan 28 48 79 29 20 — 18 66 12 132
Lighthouse Point 45 64 96 11 38 18 — 82 7 148
Fort Pierce 38 18 14 92 46 66 82 — 76 67
Boca Raton 39 58 89 17 31 12 7 76 — 142
Merritt Island 105 85 53 158 113 132 148 67 142 —

Green = under 25 miles  ·  Gray = 100+ miles

Properties Pipeline

All properties surfaced by brokers. Open questions tracked until resolved. Budget: $5M–$10M flagship.

📍 Fort Lauderdale — Source: Peter Barkin (Compass)

821 Solar Isle Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Score: TBD ⚠ Over Budget

MLS# A11886935  ·  Listed by Chad Carroll · Compass  ·  Active as of Mar 5, 2026
Flagship Candidate Deep Water Architecture TBD
Ask Price: $14,495,000
Size: 8,936 sq ft
Lot: 0.36 acres
Year Built: 2012
Waterfront: 120' deep water
Beds/Baths: 6 bd / 8–9 ba
Price/Sq Ft: ~$1,611
Flood Factor: Severe
Redfin Google Maps
Open Questions:
  • Dock depth at mean low tide (need ≥4')
  • Dock capacity (60-foot boat)
  • Seawall condition
  • Flood zone / elevation certificate
  • Architecture style confirmation (traditional vs. contemporary)
  • HOA terms
Note: Exceeds $10M flagship budget. Infinity pool, expansive patio, upstairs balcony. Minutes from Las Olas. Estimated value $12.34M–$14.94M.

633 Isle of Palms Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Score: TBD ⚠ Over Budget

MLS# A11963675  ·  Active — 15 days on market as of Mar 5, 2026
Flagship Candidate Mediterranean / Traditional ✓ Las Olas Isles
Ask Price: $13,700,000
Size: 7,970 sq ft
Lot: 0.30 acres
Year Built: 2021
Waterfront: 100' Las Olas Isles
Beds/Baths: 5 bd / 8 ba
Price/Sq Ft: ~$1,719
Architecture: Mediterranean ✓
Zillow Google Maps
Open Questions:
  • Dock depth at mean low tide (need ≥4')
  • Dock capacity (60-foot boat)
  • Seawall condition
  • Flood zone / elevation certificate
  • HOA terms
  • Adjacent parcel ownership
Custom Mediterranean estate. Two-story foyer, wine cellar, built-in saltwater aquarium, chef's kitchen, waterfront primary suite, rooftop terrace, saltwater pool/spa. Exceeds $10M flagship budget.

Geographic Clusters & Key Insights

🟢 Northern Cluster — Treasure Coast: Fort Pierce · Stuart/Sewall's Point · Vero Beach
14–32 miles apart. Most private, old-Florida feel, large lots, strong compound potential. Three brokers assigned.
🟡 Central Cluster — Palm Beach: Jupiter · N. Palm Beach · Manalapan
8–28 miles apart. Premium waterfront, Class I inlet access, golf/yachting culture. Five brokers assigned. Jupiter & N. Palm Beach are effectively the same market at only 8 miles.
🔵 Southern Cluster — Broward: Ft. Lauderdale · Lighthouse Point · Boca Raton
7–17 miles apart. Best boating infrastructure, deepest inlet (Port Everglades), higher density. Four brokers assigned in Ft. Lauderdale; others unassigned.
⚪ Outlier — Space Coast: Merritt Island / Cocoa Beach
85–158 miles from all other targets. Standalone consideration — assess separately. No brokers assigned.