Homes for sale inHillsboro Beach, Florida
A narrow barrier island between ocean and Intracoastal
75
Homes for sale
$799,900
Median list price
$827
Avg price / sqft
107
Median days on market
Hillsboro Beach is a slim strip of barrier island in northern Broward County, bounded by the Atlantic on one side and the Intracoastal Waterway on the other. Life here runs along Hillsboro Mile, where low-rise condos and a handful of grand estates share one of the most private shorelines in South Florida. It's a place that suits buyers who want water on both sides of the street and a quieter pace than Fort Lauderdale down the coast.
The market is small and water-focused: 75 active listings, a median list price of $799,900, and 71 of those listings sitting on the water. Most inventory is condominiums, so pricing swings widely — from about $299,000 to a $46 million estate — and the average works out to $827 per square foot. With a median 107 days on market and sellers collecting about 91% of asking, there's room to negotiate, especially among waterfront homes and anything just reduced.
Hillsboro Beach is in Broward County, Florida.
Quick facts
$299,000 – $46M price range
1,270 sqft median home
$4,900/mo median rent
Living in Hillsboro Beach
Hillsboro Beach is a barrier-island town in northern Broward County, stretched thin between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. The signature address is Hillsboro Mile, the coastal road that threads the length of the island and gives the community its low-key, water-first identity. It's one of the smaller and more private beachfront municipalities in South Florida, with a residential character defined by condos and a scattering of large estates rather than commercial strips.
The appeal here is simple: water, quiet, and proximity. You're close to the beach on one side and dock-and-boat access on the other, with the energy of larger towns like Deerfield Beach and Fort Lauderdale a short drive away when you want it. That makes Hillsboro Beach a natural fit for second-home buyers, retirees, and boaters who want calm without being isolated.
This is not a place for buyers who want walkable shopping districts or a dense nightlife scene — the town is overwhelmingly residential. What it offers instead is a slower rhythm, direct water access, and a sense of seclusion that's increasingly rare on the South Florida coast.
Neighborhoods and communities in Hillsboro Beach
The defining community is Hillsboro Mile itself, the ribbon of properties running the length of the island with ocean on one side and the Intracoastal on the other. Along it you'll find a mix of mid-century low-rise condo buildings and some of the most expensive private estates in Broward County, which is why the price range here is so wide.
Condo buildings anchor most of the inventory. Port De Mer Condo, Overlook Condo, and Opal Towers Condo are among the notable addresses, offering the kind of maintained, amenity-equipped living that draws seasonal residents and investors. Many of these buildings fall within the waterfront homes category, and a large share include pools — worth noting if you're searching for homes with a pool.
At the newer and higher end, Rosewood Residences represents the limited new construction available on the island. With only a handful of new listings at any time, buyers who want contemporary finishes often have to move quickly or consider a renovated unit in an older building instead.
Homes for sale in Hillsboro Beach: prices and housing
There are 75 active listings with a median list price of $799,900 and an average of $827 per square foot. The range is dramatic — from about $299,000 at the entry end to a $46 million estate at the top — so the median tells only part of the story. Twenty-six of the active listings are priced above $1 million, a reflection of how much premium waterfront real estate sits here.
The housing mix is condo-dominant: 65 condominiums, with just 4 single-family residences, 3 stock cooperatives, and 2 townhouses currently listed. That makes single-family homes genuinely scarce. Water drives everything — 71 of the active listings are waterfront, 60 include a pool, and the island's narrow geography means homes with water views are the rule rather than the exception.
On the sold side, 76 homes closed over the last 12 months at a median price of $532,500, with sellers receiving about 91% of asking and homes taking a median 107 days to sell. The median annual property tax is around $8,506. HOA dues vary significantly by building and weren't summarized in the current data, so review association fees carefully on any condo you consider, and watch the just reduced listings for negotiating opportunities.
Schools in Hillsboro Beach
Hillsboro Beach is served by the Broward County public school system. The schools most commonly assigned to addresses here are Cresthaven, Crystal Lakes, and Deerfield Beach. Because the town is small, students typically attend schools on the mainland rather than on the island itself.
School assignments in Broward County are tied to specific addresses and can change between years as the district adjusts boundaries. If schools matter to your purchase, confirm the current zone for the exact property with the school district before making an offer — don't rely on a building's historical assignment.
Families should also weigh commute time to and from the mainland, since the island's geography means a bridge or causeway crossing is part of the daily routine for school drop-off and pickup.
Getting around Hillsboro Beach
The town runs along Hillsboro Mile (State Road A1A), the single coastal road that connects the island north to south. Specific drive-time data isn't available in the current dataset, but the geography is straightforward: you move along A1A and cross to the mainland to reach shopping, schools, and the wider highway network.
From the mainland, residents typically connect to major north-south routes to reach neighboring Broward communities and head toward Fort Lauderdale or Boca Raton. Boaters have a different kind of access entirely, with the Intracoastal Waterway running the full length of the island — one reason so much of the inventory is waterfront.
Because the town is linear and residential, daily errands usually mean a short trip off the island. Buyers used to dense, walkable neighborhoods should plan on driving for most needs, while those who value a quiet, car-and-boat lifestyle will find the layout a good fit.
Is Hillsboro Beach a good place to live?
For the right buyer, Hillsboro Beach delivers something hard to find on the South Florida coast: a private, water-focused island with both ocean and Intracoastal access and a genuinely low-key atmosphere. If you want a beachfront condo, a boat slip, or a quiet second home away from the crowds, the fundamentals are strong — 71 of 75 listings are on the water and pools are nearly standard.
The trade-offs are real. This is a condo-heavy, premium-priced market with an average of $827 per square foot and very few single-family homes available. Days on market run long at a median of 107, which favors patient buyers but signals that homes don't fly off the shelf. You'll also drive off the island for most shopping, dining, and schools.
Net-net: Hillsboro Beach rewards buyers who prioritize water, privacy, and a slower pace over walkability and value pricing. With sellers getting about 91% of asking and plenty of inventory to compare, there's room to negotiate — take time to weigh HOA costs, the roughly $8,506 median tax bill, and the specific building before you commit.
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The numbers that matter
The Hillsboro Beach market
76
Sold, last 12 months
$532,500
Median sold price
91%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
70 days
Median time to sell
Hillsboro Beach vs Broward County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Hillsboro Beach, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
For the school run
School zones with homes for sale
Assigned schools as reported on active MLS listings — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Hillsboro Beach
Water on both sides
71 of the 75 active listings are waterfront, split between the Atlantic beach and the Intracoastal Waterway.
A condo-dominant market
Condominiums make up 65 of the active listings, with only a few single-family homes, cooperatives, and townhouses in the mix.
Room to negotiate
At a median 107 days on market and 91% of asking achieved, patient buyers have leverage here.
Pools are the norm
60 of the active listings include a pool, a near-standard amenity in these beachfront buildings.
Wide price spectrum
Listings run from about $299,000 to $46 million, with 26 homes priced above $1 million.
Population
2,271
Median age
66.4
Median income
$94,432
Median home value
$681,700
What people here are into
Lifestyles
Top 3% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
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Culture
Top 22% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Relationships
Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Appearance oriented
Men's Style
This population is all about finding the latest in men's style - from fashion to grooming. Captures guys looking to stay on trend and significant others assisting with shopping.
Food & Drink
Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Hillsboro Beach home
≈ $5,134/mo
$799,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
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In a FEMA flood zone
Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones
$4,900/mo
Median rent
29 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Hillsboro Beach real estate FAQs
Is Hillsboro Beach a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a quiet, water-focused island life away from the busier beach towns nearby. With 71 of 75 listings on the water and a relaxed, low-rise character along Hillsboro Mile, it rewards people who prioritize privacy and ocean or Intracoastal access over nightlife and shopping.
Is Hillsboro Beach expensive?+
It's a premium coastal market: the median list price is $799,900 and the average is $827 per square foot. That said, the range is enormous — from roughly $299,000 for a smaller condo to a $46 million estate — so browsing by price helps narrow things fast.
What do homes cost in Hillsboro Beach?+
Over the last 12 months, 76 homes sold at a median price of $532,500, while current active listings carry a higher median of $799,900. The gap reflects a market where most sales are condos but the priciest waterfront estates pull the asking numbers up.
How is the market right now?+
It's a patient market: homes take a median 107 days to sell and sellers collect about 91% of their asking price on average. That combination gives buyers negotiating room, particularly on listings that have been just reduced.
What should I know about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Because the market is condo-heavy, monthly HOA dues vary widely by building and weren't summarized in the current data, so budget for them per listing. The median annual property tax here runs about $8,506, which you'll want to factor alongside any association costs.
What schools serve Hillsboro Beach?+
The most commonly assigned schools are Cresthaven, Crystal Lakes, and Deerfield Beach. School zones in Broward County can change by address, so confirm the current assignment with the district before you buy.
Is there new construction in Hillsboro Beach?+
Yes, though it's limited — there are 5 new construction listings active right now, including offerings in communities like Rosewood Residences. On a built-out barrier island, new product is scarce and tends to sit at the higher end of the price range.
Are there pools and gated options?+
Pools are common, with 60 of the active listings including one. For added security, there are 12 gated communities among current listings, along with a small number of golf and 55+ options.
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