Island Estates Homes for Sale

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there waterfront homes in Island Estates?

Yes. Island Estates includes waterfront homes with canal, lake, or Intracoastal frontage.

About Island Estates

Island Estates is a waterfront community in Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, Florida. Active listings are priced from $774,900 to $899,000. Homes were built between 1961 and 1964. Pure Equity Realty lists homes in Island Estates for 1% commission and represents buyers at no cost.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Living in Island Estates

Waterfront homes here offer canal, lake, or Intracoastal frontage, and some sites include private dockage.

Location

Island Estates Location

Island Estates is located in Lake Worth, part of Palm Beach County, Florida. Residents are close to the shopping, dining, schools, and parks of the Lake Worth area, with the wider job centers, beaches, and airports of the region within driving distance.

Buying in Island Estates

Buying a home in Island Estates

The buying process in Island Estates is the one used across Palm Beach County. Getting a mortgage pre-approval first tells you your real budget and lets you move quickly when the right home comes up. Property taxes factor into the monthly payment: the median annual property tax in Palm Beach County is about $3,600. Florida's homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of a primary residence, and the Save Our Homes cap limits how fast that assessed value can rise from year to year. Budget for homeowners insurance as well. Rates in Florida reflect wind and flood exposure, so gather quotes early and check whether a specific address sits in a FEMA flood zone. Once you are under contract, plan for a home inspection and, if you are financing, a lender appraisal, both of which fall inside the inspection period. Working with an agent who knows Lake Worth means you see new listings in Island Estates the day they reach the market.

Selling in Island Estates

Selling a home in Island Estates

Selling a home in Island Estates starts with pricing it correctly for current conditions. Homes that are decluttered, professionally photographed, and priced to recent comparable sales tend to draw the most interest in the first two weeks, when a listing is newest and gets the most views. Florida sellers usually pay the documentary stamp tax on the deed, currently $0.70 per $100 of the sale price in most counties, along with prorated property taxes and, by local custom in many areas, the owner's title insurance policy. We provide a no-obligation home valuation for Island Estates owners in Lake Worth, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.

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