Sandy Depths in Jupiter

Sandy Depths Homes for Sale in Jupiter, FL

Jupiter · Palm Beach County

A small Intracoastal waterfront enclave in the Jupiter and Tequesta area, deep-water homes with private docks and ocean access.

Intracoastal waterfrontPrivate docks, ocean accessSmall enclave
Live Market Pulse
50/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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$848K
Median Price
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Supply
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Avg DOM
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Seller Leverage
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Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
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Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Sandy Depths is a small waterfront enclave on a narrow strip between U.S. 1 and the Intracoastal Waterway in the Jupiter and Tequesta area. The draw is direct Intracoastal frontage with private docks and, on many homes, no fixed bridges to the Jupiter Inlet, which makes it boater-focused. Homes range widely in age and size, from older originals to new construction, so this is a condition-and-dock buy where the waterfront access, the dock and seawall, and the home's condition drive value far more than the enclave name. The read is to confirm the dock rights, draft, and bridge clearance, read the home's condition and elevation, and comp within this thin waterfront market."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Sandy Depths is a small Intracoastal waterfront enclave in the Jupiter and Tequesta area of northern Palm Beach County, on a narrow strip of land bordered by U.S. 1 to the west and the Intracoastal Waterway to the east.

Homes vary dramatically in age and size, from originals dating to the mid-century era to new construction, with floor plans reported from roughly 1,700 square feet up past 5,000 on the largest waterfront builds. The common thread is the water, not a uniform housing type.

The defining feature is direct Intracoastal frontage. Many homes have private docks and, with no fixed bridges to the Jupiter Inlet on much of the waterway, easy ocean access prized by boaters with larger vessels. Confirm the dock, seawall, draft, and bridge clearance for a specific home.

This is a small, thin waterfront market, so a single sale can swing the read. Value turns on the waterfront access, the dock, and the home's condition, so confirm the HOA status, dock rights, flood zone, and elevation for a specific home.

Best for

  • Boaters who want direct Intracoastal frontage with a private dock and ocean access
  • Buyers who want a small waterfront enclave in the Jupiter and Tequesta area
  • Buyers comfortable reading condition across a wide range of home ages
  • Buyers who will verify dock rights, draft, and bridge clearance

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a large, amenity-dense master plan
  • Buyers who want a uniform, single-builder housing stock
  • Buyers who want an interior, non-waterfront home at a low entry price
  • Buyers unwilling to confirm the dock, seawall, and flood details

How Sandy Depths is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
67Median days on marketdays
0 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+0%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from BeachesMLS, as of June 15, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Sandy Depths listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Sandy Depths buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Listing locations from BeachesMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Jupiter Inlet and the Atlanticminutes by boat · ocean access
U.S. 1 retail and dining~5 min · along the corridor
Jupiter Beach and Carlin Park~10 to 15 min · Atlantic beaches
Downtown Tequesta~5 to 10 min · north
I-95 (Indiantown Road)~10 to 15 min · north-south interstate
Palm Beach International (PBI)~30 to 40 min · south

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Sandy Depths (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Palm Beach County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Sandy Depths is served by Palm Beach County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Sandy Depths address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Sandy Depths, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Sandy Depths

Our read on what is being built around Sandy Depths, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is durable demand for scarce Intracoastal frontage with ocean access in the Jupiter and Tequesta area, where the dock and the condition drive value. The watch items are the seawall and dock economics, the flood and insurance picture, and the thinness of waterfront supply.

Scarce Intracoastal frontage with ocean access

BullishDirect deep-water frontage with no fixed bridges to the Jupiter Inlet on much of the waterway is a scarce, durable asset that supports waterfront demand. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Scarce Intracoastal frontage with ocean access

Strong Jupiter and Tequesta waterfront area

BullishA sought-after northern Palm Beach County boating area underpins long-term demand for waterfront homes here. impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Strong Jupiter and Tequesta waterfront area

Varied stock and waterfront carrying costs

NeutralHome age and condition vary widely, and seawall, dock, flood, and insurance costs are real line items; confirm for the specific home. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Varied stock and waterfront carrying costs

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Sandy Depths, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. May 2022
    Insurance

    Florida enacts condo and waterfront structural reforms

    Florida lawmakers passed structural safety and reserve reforms in 2022, part of a broader tightening of inspection and insurance expectations that affects older coastal and waterfront properties statewide. Why it matters: On older waterfront stock, buyers should price the seawall, dock, and insurance picture carefully, since coastal carrying costs have drawn closer scrutiny. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Sandy Depths, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the waterfront access and dock. Verify the dock rights, seawall condition, water depth at the dock, and any bridge clearance to the Jupiter Inlet for the exact home.

2

Read the condition closely. Stock spans mid-century originals to new construction, so confirm the roof, systems, and any updates and budget the renovation honestly.

3

Check the flood zone and elevation. On Intracoastal-front homes, confirm the flood zone, elevation, and an insurance quote early.

4

Confirm the HOA status. Verify whether the specific home carries any mandatory dues and what they cover.

5

Comp within this thin waterfront market. Price against the closest comparable waterfront sales, not a Jupiter-wide average.

Best Buy
A well-kept or updated home with verified deep-water dock access and ocean reach, priced to comparable waterfront sales.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting renovation or seawall and dock work, or misjudging the draft, bridge clearance, or flood zone.
Best Lot
Direct, deep-water Intracoastal frontage with a usable dock holds value over shallower or limited-access lots.
Smart Timing
This is a thin waterfront market; the right home and dock matter more than timing.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Sandy Depths is a small Intracoastal waterfront enclave in the Jupiter and Tequesta area, sometimes recorded under an original subdivision name, on a narrow strip between U.S. 1 and the Intracoastal Waterway. Homes range widely in age, from mid-century originals to new construction, with sizes reported from roughly 1,700 square feet up past 5,000 on the largest waterfront builds. The defining feature is direct Intracoastal frontage with private docks and, on much of the waterway, no fixed bridges to the Jupiter Inlet, giving boaters easy ocean access. This guide reflects the enclave's general character; value turns on the waterfront access, the dock, and the home's condition, so confirm the dock rights, seawall, water depth, bridge clearance, HOA status, flood zone, and the school assignment by address for a specific home.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: older homes to update

Original or dated homes on the waterfront strip, the more attainable way in. The cost to update and any seawall or dock work drive value.

Lowest entry
Core: updated waterfront homes

Renovated homes with a usable dock and solid Intracoastal frontage, the heart of this market. The dock and water access set where these land.

Most inventory
High: new or near-new estates

New construction or fully reimagined homes on prime deep-water frontage with ocean access, the top of the local range.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Entry: older homes to update
Original or dated homes on the waterfront strip, the more attainable way in. The cost to update and any seawall or dock work drive value.
Core: updated waterfront homes
Renovated homes with a usable dock and solid Intracoastal frontage, the heart of this market. The dock and water access set where these land.
High: new or near-new estates
New construction or fully reimagined homes on prime deep-water frontage with ocean access, the top of the local range.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Jupiter locationStrong
Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Sandy Depths

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The Intracoastal frontage and the ocean access are the whole point. The deal is won or lost on the dock, the water depth, and an honest read of the home's condition.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.0B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.2/10
Renovation Risk6.0/10
Location Efficiency8.6/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Sandy Depths is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live BeachesMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live BeachesMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from BeachesMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Deep-water frontage with a usable dock holds value best
  • The seawall and dock are real cost items to verify
  • Bridge clearance and draft decide ocean access
  • Condition is the biggest swing on older stock
  • Comp within this thin waterfront market

At Sandy Depths the value drivers are the Intracoastal frontage, the dock, and the home's condition. Direct deep-water access with a usable dock and ocean reach is scarce and holds value over shallower or limited-access lots, while the house can be renovated. Confirm the dock rights, seawall, water depth, bridge clearance, flood zone, and elevation for the specific home, and compare against the closest comparable waterfront sales rather than a city-wide average.

Sandy Depths in 15 seconds.

Best forBoaters who want direct Intracoastal frontage with a private dock and ocean access in the Jupiter and Tequesta area.
Strong onDeep-water access, private docks, and a small waterfront setting minutes from the Jupiter Inlet and the beaches.
WatchThe dock, seawall, draft, and bridge clearance, the condition of older homes, and the flood zone and elevation.
Not forBuyers who want a large amenity master plan or a uniform, single-builder housing stock.
The edgeDirect deep-water frontage with ocean access is a scarce, durable asset when the dock and condition check out.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Small Intracoastal waterfront enclave
  • Private docks and ocean access define it
  • Confirm dock rights, draft, and bridge clearance
  • Condition and the waterfront drive value
  • Verify the HOA status for the exact home

Confirm whether the specific home carries any mandatory homeowners association dues and what they cover. In a small waterfront enclave like this, structures vary, so verify for the exact property rather than assume.

Where any association applies, confirm the exact inclusions. The defining amenity here is the private waterfront and dock, not a community club, so the boating access and the water are the recreation.

There is no large amenity club defining the enclave; the Intracoastal frontage, private docks, and proximity to the Jupiter Inlet and the ocean are the draw. Confirm any community arrangement for the specific home.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Sandy Depths, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Sandy Depths, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Sandy Depths Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Sandy Depths is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Typical home value in the 33469 ZIP is $709,835, about 38.1% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: BeachesMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sandy Depths a waterfront community?
Yes. Sandy Depths is a small Intracoastal waterfront enclave, with homes fronting the Intracoastal Waterway and many offering private docks.
Where is Sandy Depths?
It is in the Jupiter and Tequesta area of northern Palm Beach County, on a narrow strip of land between U.S. 1 and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Do the homes have ocean access?
Many do. With no fixed bridges to the Jupiter Inlet on much of the waterway, boaters can reach the Atlantic readily. Confirm the dock, draft, and bridge clearance for a specific home.
What kinds of homes are in Sandy Depths?
They vary widely, from mid-century originals to new construction, with sizes reported from roughly 1,700 square feet up past 5,000. Confirm the exact home type and condition for a specific property.
Does Sandy Depths have an HOA?
Confirm whether the specific home carries any mandatory homeowners association dues and what they cover, since structures vary in a small enclave.
Should I worry about the seawall and dock?
Yes. On waterfront homes, confirm the seawall condition, dock rights, and water depth, and budget for any needed work before you buy.
Is there a CDD fee?
Confirm whether any HOA or special assessment applies to a specific parcel as a matter of course.
Should I worry about flood zone?
On Intracoastal-front homes, confirm the flood zone, elevation, and an insurance quote early for the specific home.
What schools serve Sandy Depths?
The area is part of the School District of Palm Beach County. Assignment is by address and changes periodically, so confirm the exact zoned schools for a specific home with the district.
Should I worry about home condition?
Read it closely. With stock spanning originals to new builds, confirm the roof, systems, and updates and budget accordingly.
Is Sandy Depths a good investment?
Direct Intracoastal frontage with ocean access is a scarce, durable asset, which supports resale, with value turning on the dock and the condition. This is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy here?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. On a waterfront home where the dock, draft, and condition swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
How far is the ocean?
The Jupiter Inlet and the Atlantic are minutes away by boat from much of the enclave, with the beaches a short drive.
You want direct Intracoastal frontage with a private dock and ocean accessExcellent fit
You want a small waterfront enclave in the Jupiter and Tequesta areaExcellent fit
You are comfortable reading condition across a wide range of home agesExcellent fit
You will verify the dock rights, draft, and bridge clearanceExcellent fit
You will confirm the seawall, flood zone, and elevationExcellent fit
You want a large, amenity-dense master planProbably not
You want a uniform, single-builder housing stockProbably not
You want an interior, non-waterfront home at a low entry priceProbably not
You are unwilling to confirm the dock, seawall, and flood detailsProbably not
You want a community club rather than private waterfrontProbably not

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