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About The Ridge Condominium in Highland Beach
The Ridge is the development name for a condominium of six oceanfront villas at 3401 S Ocean Boulevard. Palm Beach County records the same property as Ridge Condo, and listings use both, so a search returns the community under either heading. Construction is block and concrete beneath a flat tile roof, and the buildings rise one and two stories rather than into a tower.
Absent here are the lift, the lobby and the doorman that define the neighboring buildings. What residents describe instead is a house on the beach that happens to be a condominium. Each villa opens onto the sand through its own terrace. Owners consequently tend to hold for years rather than trade.
Condos for Sale in The Ridge
Villa Sizes and Layouts
Ridge Highland Beach condos for sale have all been two-bedroom, two-bath plans in recent years. Interiors range from about 1,287 to 1,846 square feet, with one residence recorded at 1,587. Several have been renovated with stone kitchens, tile flooring and replaced air conditioning, so finishes differ noticeably between villas.
Sales History and Pricing
Closings since 2018 span $580,000 to $1,450,000, placing the median near $892,500. Measured by area that runs from $439 to $1,127 per square foot. Sellers have accepted around 5.5 percent below asking on average, so some negotiation is customary despite the scarcity.
Values Have More Than Doubled
A villa changed hands at $599,000 in 2018 and another at $580,000 during 2020. The median reached $895,000 by 2021, and closings through 2026 have settled near $1,212,500. Anyone benchmarking against older figures will find them far behind the current market.
Association Dues
Recorded fees range from roughly $559 to $1,375 monthly, with one unit billed $9,100 semi-annually. Variation of that size across six villas suggests differing unit sizes and assessment periods rather than a single schedule. Request the current budget alongside the reserve study before making an offer.
What Sets The Ridge Condos Apart
- Only six residences in the entire association
- Direct frontage on the sand with private beach access
- A private attached garage serving each villa
- Outdoor barbecuing permitted, uncommon on this coast
- One and two-story construction rather than a tower
- Block and concrete structure with a flat tile roof
- Two-bedroom layouts throughout the enclave
- Ocean views from every residence
Buying Into a Mid-Century Oceanfront Association
Request the Milestone Inspection
Florida now requires structural milestone reporting for coastal buildings of this age. Request the completed inspection alongside the structural integrity reserve study. Both documents reveal whether concrete, roofing or seawall work is approaching, and whether reserves will cover it.
Understand a Six-Owner Budget
Costs in a tiny association divide six ways rather than across a hundred units. A roof replacement or a code-driven repair therefore lands heavily on each owner. Review several years of financials and minutes to see how the association has handled past projects.
Check Insurance Before You Commit
Oceanfront buildings from the 1950s face particular scrutiny from insurers, and premiums have risen sharply across coastal Palm Beach County. Establish what the master policy covers and what falls to you. Obtain your own quotation through the state insurance regulator's listed carriers during the inspection period.
Confirm the Pet Policy in Writing
Animal rules in small associations are often amended without the change reaching the portals. Request the recorded declaration and any subsequent amendments through the seller's estoppel package. Reading the document yourself is the only way to know what will be permitted after closing.
Location of The Ridge Condos in Highland Beach
The enclave sits at 3401 S Ocean Boulevard in Highland Beach, postcode 33487, along the barrier island dividing Boca Raton and Delray Beach. Spanish River Boulevard reaches A1A a short distance south, giving straightforward access to Federal Highway and Interstate 95. Downtown Delray Beach sits roughly ten minutes north along the coast road.
- Town of Highland Beach: A three-mile coastal town of roughly 4,000 residents with its own police department.
- Spanish River Park: Oceanfront picnic groves and tunnels running beneath A1A to the beach.
- Gumbo Limbo Nature Center: Sea turtle rehabilitation, boardwalks and a butterfly garden.
- Atlantic Avenue: Delray's main street, lined with galleries, patio dining and live music.
- Mizner Park: Boca's cultural quarter with an amphitheater and the art museum.
- Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens: Strolling gardens and a teahouse west of Delray.
- Delray Beach Municipal Marina: Public dockage on the waterway, walkable from Atlantic Avenue.
- Brightline: Express services reaching Fort Lauderdale in roughly half an hour.
Schools Serving Highland Beach
Highland Beach addresses fall within the Palm Beach County School District, with several private schools nearby. Assignments are reviewed periodically, so confirm them for the exact address.
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Medical Facilities Near The Ridge
- Boca Raton Regional Hospital
- Delray Medical Center
- Lynn Cancer Institute
- Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospital
- Cleveland Clinic Florida
- MD Now Urgent Care
Comparable Oceanfront Condos Nearby
Six villas produce almost no inventory. Buyers weighing condos for sale in Ridge Condo therefore keep a shortlist of Highland Beach condos for sale alongside it. Our neighborhood directory covers the wider coast, and these three sit closest in character.
Penthouse Towers
A short distance along A1A, Penthouse Towers places every residence on the Atlantic in a pentagon-shaped building from the early 1970s. Scale is the obvious difference, with a full amenity deck and far more neighbors. Consider it if building facilities matter more than privacy.
Parker Highland
Also in Highland Beach, Parker Highland offers oceanfront living in a mid-rise setting with shared amenities and secured entry. Residences there are more uniform and come to market more often. A practical alternative among Highland Beach homes while you wait for something here.
Porta Bella
West of the ocean in Boca Raton, Porta Bella swaps sand for deepwater dockage on the Intracoastal. Prices there sit well below oceanfront levels for comparable interior space. The obvious choice if keeping a boat outranks stepping onto the beach.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Ridge Condos for Sale
How Many Units Are There in The Ridge, Highland Beach?
The association comprises six villas, placing it among the smallest oceanfront communities anywhere in Palm Beach County. Each residence is a villa in its own right rather than an apartment stacked within a tower. That density explains both the privacy owners enjoy and how seldom anything reaches the open market.
Is The Ridge Located in Boca Raton or Highland Beach?
Highland Beach, on the barrier island immediately north of Boca Raton, sharing the 33487 postcode. The Boca Raton mailing address used by neighboring buildings causes regular confusion. Municipal services, taxes and policing all come from the Town of Highland Beach.
Do The Ridge Condos Include a Private Garage?
Yes, every villa carries a private attached garage, which is unusual among oceanfront condominiums where residents typically share a deck or lot. Listings also reference the freedom to barbecue outdoors, which most oceanfront associations prohibit. Together those features give the enclave much of its single-family character.
When Were The Ridge Condos in Highland Beach Built?
County records date the enclave to 1957, making it one of the earliest surviving developments on this stretch of coast. Most of its neighbors went up two and three decades later, during the tower-building era of the 1970s and 1980s. Several villas have since been renovated internally, so condition varies considerably.
How Much Do Condos at The Ridge Sell For?
Recent closings have worked out between $439 and $1,127 per square foot, a spread driven largely by renovation standard and the year of sale. Size accounts for rather less than buyers expect, since every villa carries two bedrooms. In a market this thin, verified closings tell you far more than a portal estimate.
Are Pets Allowed in The Ridge Condos?
Sources disagree, listing the policy as allowed, restricted and not permitted in different places. The association's recorded declaration is the only authority on the point. Obtain it early if an animal will be moving with you.
Is Buying a Condo in The Ridge a Good Investment?
Scarcity underpins the case, since the association can never add another villa and beachfront land on this stretch is entirely built out. Set against that, a small ownership group shoulders major repairs between very few contributors. Buyers who plan to hold through a roof or concrete cycle tend to fare best.
Which Realtor® Should You Hire to Buy in The Ridge?
Buying into a six-owner association demands close reading of budgets, minutes and inspection reports. That work sits squarely with an experienced Boca Raton real estate agent who covers the barrier island. Larry Mastropieri brings 2,000+ verified reviews and FastExpert recognition to that work, alongside a Clever luxury ranking.
Hear About a Ridge Villa Before It Lists
With six residences, waiting for a listing to appear is rarely a strategy. Owners here tend to sell quietly, so the buyers who succeed are the ones whose agent already knows them. The Mastropieri Group tracks the barrier island closely and can tell you who is thinking of moving long before a sign goes up. Register your brief with our Highland Beach and Boca Raton Realtors® on 561-544-7000, and let us watch this stretch of sand on your behalf.
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