The Island is a neighborhood of about 110 custom single-family homes within PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, behind its own gate. Homes look out on lakes and wilderness preserve, and the PGA National Resort, its five championship courses and optional club membership are all close at hand.
Stefan’s take
The Island lives up to its name: estate lots wrapped in preserve, behind its own manned gate. It is spacious, peaceful and surprisingly private for a community this close to everything. Nature lovers who still want the resort lifestyle, this one is for you.
The Island by the Records
- Homes: about 110 custom single-family homes
- Typical lot: about 0.25 acre (middle half of lots: 0.23 to 0.28 acre)
- Owner-occupied: about 78% of homes carry a homestead exemption
- Jurisdiction: City of Palm Beach Gardens
Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser parcel data. Owner-occupied share is the percentage of homes with a homestead exemption, which marks a primary residence.
The Essentials
- Location: within PGA National, Palm Beach Gardens, behind its own gate
- Views: lakes and wilderness preserve
- Homes: designer homes of about 2,600 to 4,600 square feet on estate lots
- Association: its own association, under the PGA Property Owners Association master association
- Golf and resort: minutes from the PGA National Resort, its spa and five championship courses
- Club membership: private and optional; it may or may not come with a given home
Golf, Resort and Club Access
The Island sits inside PGA National, so the PGA National Resort, its spa and dining, and five championship courses, including the Champion course that hosts the PGA TOUR’s Cognizant Classic, are just minutes from your door. Club membership is private and optional. Some homes come with one and many don’t, so you can choose golf, sports or social access, or none at all, to fit how you live. The PGA Property Owners Association maintains parks and green space across the community, which keeps the grounds spacious and the overall feel relaxed.
Homes in The Island
The Island is a private, manned gated community of designer homes on estate lots, fully surrounded by a wilderness preserve. Homes range from about 2,600 to 4,600 square feet with lake or preserve views, and the setting brings birds and other wildlife right to your backyard.
Getting Around
The Island is about 8 minutes from Florida’s Turnpike at PGA Boulevard and 13 minutes from I-95. The Gardens Mall and Downtown at the Gardens are about 15 minutes away, and the beach at Juno is about 24 minutes east.
Drive Times
| Destination | Approx. drive |
|---|---|
| Juno Beach Pier | 24 min |
| The Gardens Mall | 15 min |
| I-95 at PGA Boulevard | 13 min |
| Florida’s Turnpike at PGA Boulevard | 8 min |
| Jupiter Medical Center | 24 min |
| DJT International Airport | 29 min (14.6 mi) |
| Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | 24 min (12.5 mi) |
Approximate drive times in light traffic, the median of five homes across the community, calculated with OpenStreetMap routing. Peak-hour and season traffic run longer.
Before You Make an Offer
- Associations: budget for the The Island association and the PGA Property Owners Association.
- Club membership: decide whether you want PGA National Members Club access, and confirm whether the home you like includes it.
- Custom homes, custom comps: values vary with renovation, lot and view, so compare homes that truly match.
- Flood and insurance: ask for the elevation certificate if one exists, and get wind and flood quotes during your inspection period.
- Taxes after you buy: your bill resets to market value after a sale, so file for homestead with the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser by March 1 if the home will be your primary residence.
Compare It With
- PGA National: the master community, with more than 40 neighborhoods and five championship courses
- Preston Estates: about 180 custom estate homes
- Thurston Estates: about 140 custom estate homes
- Glengary: about 100 custom single-family homes
Frequently Asked Questions
How many homes are in The Island? About 110 custom single-family homes.
Is The Island gated? Yes, it is a gated community within PGA National.
Is club membership required in The Island? No. Club membership at PGA National is private and optional, and it may or may not be included with a given home.
What can residents enjoy nearby? The PGA National Resort, its spa and dining, five championship courses and the parks maintained by the PGA Property Owners Association.
Ready to Look in The Island?
Curious what The Island homes are selling for? Search homes on my Illustrated Properties site, or call (561) 632-7705 or email slevine@ipre.com and I will set up a custom alert for new The Island listings and send you recent sales.
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Sources
- PGA Property Owners Association: Communities
- PGA Property Owners Association: community descriptions (PDF)
- Palm Beach County Property Appraiser parcel data
Community details are based on published sources and may change; confirm club, membership and association details directly before you buy. Stefan Levine, P.A. | Illustrated Properties LLC | License SL3228095
