Waterfront Community · West Palm Beach, FL
Bear Island West Palm Beach, FL Homes For Sale & Real Estate
Bear Island, West Palm Beach, FL, is a waterfront community in Palm Beach County with 1 home for sale right now. Bear Island is a gated, waterfront community in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida.
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Bear Island Market at a Glance
Live MLS · Updated Oct 14, 2026
- Active Inventory
- 1
- New Listings (30d)
- 0
- Pending Sales
- 4
- Median List Price
- $797,000
- Avg Days on Market
- 43
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Market Overview
Bear Island real estate market
There is 1 home for sale in Bear Island right now. It is listed at $797,000, about $404 per square foot. With so few homes on the market, these asking prices describe that home rather than Bear Island as a whole, so recent closed sales are the better guide to value here. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.
Bear Island Market Stats
MLS data updated October 13, 2026- Active Listings
- 1
- Median List Price
- $797,000
- Median $/Sq Ft
- $404
- Avg Days on Market
- 43
- Price Range
- $797,000 to $797,000
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many homes are for sale in Bear Island?
- There is 1 home for sale in Bear Island right now, and the count updates from the MLS nightly as homes come on the market and go under contract. Inventory this thin means a buyer who wants to live in Bear Island is usually waiting for the next listing rather than choosing between several, so it pays to be ready before one appears. Ask us to set up a search alert and you will see new Bear Island listings the day they reach the market.
- What do homes in Bear Island cost?
- The one home for sale in Bear Island is listed at $797,000, about $404 per square foot. An asking price is one seller's opinion, and with so few listings it says more about that house than about Bear Island. Recent closed sales in Bear Island are the better measure, and we can pull them for a specific home.
- Is Bear Island a gated community?
- Yes. Bear Island is a gated community with controlled access at the entrance.
- Are there waterfront homes in Bear Island?
- Some Bear Island homes sit on the water. Frontage type varies by address, so confirm what a specific lot offers before you buy.
About Bear Island
Bear Island, West Palm Beach, FL, is a waterfront community in Palm Beach County with 1 home for sale right now. Bear Island is a gated, waterfront community in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida. Active listings are priced from $549,000 to $789,000. Homes were built between 1988 and 1989. Pure Equity lists homes in Bear Island and represents buyers. Commission is negotiable, and what we are paid is agreed with you in writing before you commit to anything.
Homes & Architecture
Homes for sale in Bear Island
Homes for sale in Bear Island offer 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Living areas are around 1,971 square feet. The mix here includes single family homes. The 10 most recent sales in Bear Island had 3 bedrooms and 1,968 to 2,271 square feet, which is a fuller picture of the homes here than the current listings alone. Those homes were built between 1988 and 1989.
Schools
Schools near Bear Island
Homes for sale in Bear Island are typically zoned for the West Palm Beach public schools below, based on current MLS listings. Confirm the exact attendance zone for any specific address with the Palm Beach County school district before you buy.
- Elementary School
- Hope-Centennial
- Middle School
- Bear Lakes
- High School
- Palm Beach Lakes
Map
Where Bear Island is in West Palm Beach
Centred on the homes listed and recently sold in Bear Island.
Recent Sales
Recently sold homes in Bear Island
These are the last 10 recorded closings in Bear Island, with the price each home actually sold for rather than what it was listed at. They closed at a median of $321 per square foot. The most recent closed on June 24, 2026. Closed sales are what an appraiser and a buyer's agent will look at, so they are the starting point for pricing a home here.
Sold$720,000
Sold · June 24, 2026
1205 Bear Island Drive
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,974 sqft · $365/sqft
$19,900 under the asking price
Sold$525,000
Sold · June 23, 2026
1445 Bear Island Drive
3 bed · 2 bath · 2,271 sqft · $231/sqft
$55,000 under the asking price
Sold$850,000
Sold · June 15, 2026
2760 White Wing Lane
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,974 sqft · $431/sqft
$15,000 under the asking price
Sold$505,000
Sold · June 9, 2026
1115 Gator Trail
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,973 sqft · $256/sqft
$44,000 under the asking price
Sold$575,000
Sold · May 26, 2026
1415 Bear Island Drive
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,974 sqft · $291/sqft
$70,000 under the asking price
Sold$675,000
Sold · May 4, 2026
1530 Wilderness Road
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,974 sqft · $342/sqft
$10,000 under the asking price
| Address | Closed | Sold for | Beds / baths | Sq ft | $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1415 Wilderness Road | April 22, 2026 | $590,000 | 3 / 2 | 2,271 | $260 |
| 2860 Wilderness Road | March 23, 2026 | $730,000 | 3 / 2 | 2,271 | $321 |
| 2735 Meadowlark Lane | August 4, 2025 | $565,000 | 3 / 2 | 2,271 | $249 |
| 1140 Bear Island Drive | July 30, 2025 | $687,000 | 3 / 2 | 1,968 | $349 |
See every recorded sale in Bear Island or find out what your Bear Island home is worth.
Market & Value
Bear Island market and home values
The Bear Island real estate market reads best through the community's own recent activity, not a county-wide average. Only one home is for sale in Bear Island right now, listed at $797,000 or about $404 per square foot, so there is no meaningful asking median to compare with the Palm Beach County figure. Recorded closings are the better guide, because they show what buyers in Bear Island actually paid. For pricing an offer or a listing, comparable sales within Bear Island carry more weight than any headline number, since homes of the same type and size set the real range. Pure Equity can pull the active and recently sold homes in Bear Island so you work from real numbers, not an estimate.
How It Compares
Bear Island compared to nearby West Palm Beach communities
Bear Island has only 1 home for sale, so its row reflects that listing rather than a community median. Price per square foot is the fairer comparison between communities, because it adjusts for the fact that one neighborhood builds bigger homes than another. Days on market shows how quickly each one is actually selling.
| Community | Homes | Median | $/Sq Ft | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood | 34 | $875,000 | $510 | 142 |
| Bear Island this page | 1 | $797,000 | $404 | 43 |
| Ibis Golf And Country Club | 37 | $790,000 | $295 | 201 |
| Lands Of The President | 28 | $247,500 | $217 | 85 |
| Golden Lakes | 27 | $135,000 | $169 | 80 |
| Cresthaven Villas | 60 | $125,250 | $168 | 104 |
| Century Village | 140 | $108,000 | $145 | 118 |
Medians come from active listings in each community and move as inventory turns over. They describe the homes currently for sale, not what any one home is worth.
Who It Suits
Is Bear Island right for you?
It helps to know who Bear Island tends to suit before you tour. Bear Island works well for families and professionals who want the security and quieter streets of a gated community, often near the schools, shopping, and commuting routes of West Palm Beach. Whether Bear Island is right for you depends on how you plan to use the home, full time or seasonally, and Pure Equity can walk you through the tradeoffs before you commit.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Living in Bear Island
The community is gated, with controlled access at the entrance. Some homes in Bear Island sit on the water. Confirm the frontage type and any dockage rights for a specific address before you buy.
Location
Bear Island location
Bear Island is located in West Palm Beach, part of Palm Beach County, Florida. The West Palm Beach area's shopping, dining, schools, and parks are all nearby, and the region's job centers, beaches, and airports are within driving distance.
Buying in Bear Island
Buying a home in Bear Island
The buying process in Bear Island 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. Ask for the association's governing documents, budget, and reserve study before you write an offer. Association fees, any club or membership costs, and rules on rentals, pets, and leasing vary by community and materially affect the true cost of ownership. 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 West Palm Beach means you see new listings in Bear Island the day they reach the market.
Selling in Bear Island
Selling a home in Bear Island
Selling a home in Bear Island 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. Buyers in an association community also want to see the HOA or condo docs, the reserve study, and any pending or special assessments up front, so having those ready before you list avoids delays once you are under contract. 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 Bear Island owners in West Palm Beach, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.
Thinking of Selling?
What is your Bear Island home worth?
Online estimates miss what makes a home different. Tell us about yours and a licensed listing agent will send you a pricing opinion based on what has actually closed near you in Bear Island.
Listing agents and seller representation in Bear Island
Thinking about selling in Bear Island? The agent you pick shapes two numbers: what your home closes for, and how long it takes. A listing agent, also called a seller's agent, prices the property against what has actually closed nearby. They also prepare and market it, screen the offers that arrive, and negotiate the terms rather than just the price.
Conditions in Bear Island sit close to balanced, which rewards sellers who price against real closed sales instead of neighboring asking prices.
Community-level detail matters most here. Association rules, what the fees cover, and which buildings sell fastest all affect your outcome. So does whether a buyer needs board approval before closing. None of it appears in a listing description. All of it decides whether a sale closes on time.
Pure Equity is a licensed Florida brokerage serving Bear Island. Onias Derilus is the broker of record, Florida Real Estate Broker license BK3276618. A broker holds a higher license than an agent working under one. In practice that means the person advising you on price is also the one legally responsible for the file. That matters most when a deal gets complicated.
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Realtors and real estate agents serving Bear Island
People search for realtors, real estate agents, and real estate brokers more or less interchangeably. For most purposes the job title matters less than licensing and representation. Every licensed agent in Florida works under a broker. That broker carries final responsibility for the transaction.
What separates real estate professionals in Bear Island is specificity. Can they answer questions about your street, not just your city? Ask what they have closed nearby and how they arrived at a price. A grounded answer cites particular recent sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. Vague reassurance is the warning sign.
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Buyer's agents in Bear Island
A buyer's agent represents the purchaser rather than the owner. They identify properties that actually fit and research what comparable homes sold for, not what they asked. They also advise on offer strategy. Finally, they manage inspection and financing deadlines through to closing.
Where buyers have room to negotiate, as they do in Bear Island, the leverage is only worth something if you know where it exists and what to ask for. If you are buying and selling at the same time, which is common for people moving within Palm Beach County, sequencing the two is its own skill: contingencies, timing, and what happens if one closing slips all need planning before either home goes on the market.
What representation costs
Real estate commissions are negotiable. No law, multiple listing service, or association sets them. If an agent tells you there is a standard rate, they are misinforming you. What you pay is agreed between you and the brokerage you hire. Get it in writing before the work begins.
Industry rules changed in 2024. Now a buyer and their agent must put compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes together. Sellers may still offer to contribute toward the buyer's side. However, that is negotiated rather than assumed. It is worth thinking through with your listing agent before you go live.
More on this: how commission is actually structured · seller concessions, and when to offer them · repair before listing, or sell as it stands?
Buying Instead?
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We will tell you which listings are worth your time, what comparable homes actually closed for, and how to structure an offer that holds up through inspection and financing.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a listing agent in Bear Island?
Ask any listing agent you interview two questions. Which homes have they closed near Bear Island, and how did they arrive at their suggested price? A grounded answer names recent closed sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. Optimistic pricing costs sellers more than almost any other decision. Verify the license too. Florida licenses are public and searchable through the state's DBPR portal. Pure Equity is a licensed brokerage serving Palm Beach County. You can reach the broker directly at (561) 835-5400.
What does a seller's agent actually do?
A seller's agent prices the home against comparable closed sales. Before it goes live, they advise on repairs and presentation. Then they handle photography and marketing, and put the home in front of buyers and other agents. When offers arrive, they screen them and negotiate both price and terms. Terms matter as much as the number, because inspection windows, financing contingencies, and closing dates all affect whether an offer reaches the closing table.
How much does a real estate agent cost in Bear Island?
Commissions are fully negotiable. No law or real estate board sets them. What you pay is whatever you and your brokerage agree to in writing before work begins. Since the 2024 rule changes, buyers and their agents must agree compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes. Any seller contribution toward the buyer's side is negotiated rather than automatic. Ask any agent you interview to put their fee in writing.
What is the difference between a realtor, a real estate agent, and a broker?
A real estate agent holds a state license to represent buyers and sellers. A broker holds a higher-level license and can operate a brokerage. That broker also carries final legal responsibility for the office's transactions. Realtor is a membership term for agents belonging to the National Association of Realtors. For someone buying or selling in Bear Island, three practical questions matter. Is the person licensed, who do they represent in your transaction, and what can they actually tell you about your local market?
Do I need an agent to buy a home in Bear Island?
You are not legally required to use one, but most buyers in Bear Island do. A buyer's agent handles the parts that are easy to get wrong. That means identifying what comparable homes actually closed for, spotting condition or association issues early, and managing inspection and financing deadlines. Even in a slower market, negotiating room is only useful if you know where it exists.
Can one agent help me sell my current home and buy the next one?
Yes. For people moving within Palm Beach County it is often the more practical route, because one person coordinates both timelines. Sequencing is the hard part. Should your purchase be contingent on your sale? How would you cover a gap if the closings do not line up? What happens if one side is delayed? Plan all of that before either home is listed, rather than after an offer arrives.
Public Records
Look up Bear Island property records
Anything on this page that affects what a home costs to own, assessed value, exemptions, flood zone, is published by a public agency. These are the official sources, not our summaries of them.
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
Assessed value, homestead exemption status, and recorded sales history for any parcel.
FEMA Flood Map Service Center
Look up the official flood zone for an address before you budget for insurance.
Florida Department of Revenue, property taxes
How Florida assesses property, and which exemptions you can claim.
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