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Tequesta, FL 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Tequesta
Tequesta is a village located in northeast corner of Palm Beach County and southeast corner of Martin County. Most of the village is on the mainland but it does have small…
Tequesta is a village located in northeast corner of Palm Beach County and southeast corner of Martin County. Most of the village is on the mainland but it does have small sections on Jupiter Island on the north and south side of Coral Cove Park. Its location gives active adults easy access for watersports along the Loxahatchee River, Indian River, and nearby Jupiter Sound. Residents also enjoy beautiful Atlantic Ocean views at Coral Cove Park and Beach Jupiter.
Climate
The Tequesta area sees about 47 inches of rain per year, much of it falling during the month of August. Average winter temperatures range from 63° to 72°. Summer in Tequesta is hot and humid with summer temperatures averaging between 80° and 87° with 76% humidity. Ocean temperatures range from 74° in January to 86° in August.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
There are a variety of leisure options for active adults in the Tequesta area, including:
Art & performances
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- Lighthouse ArtCenter
Historical sites and museums
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- Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
Outdoor activities
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- Coral Cove Park
- Blowing Rocks Nature Preserve
- Tequesta Country Club
- Loxahatchee River – Lake Worth Aquatic Preserve
Cost of Living & Taxes
Florida is a popular retirement spot partially because of the state’s tax structure. Florida has no income tax, or estate tax. There is a 5.5% corporate income tax and property taxes can be high. There are several exemptions for seniors and low-income residents that can reduce the property tax burden. Property taxes and sales taxes vary by location, the average property tax for Tequesta is 1.02% of assessed property value. Tequesta sales tax is 7% which includes the 6% sales tax plus a 1% Palm Beach County tax.
Health Care
The closest hospitals to Tequesta are Jupiter Medical Center, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center and St. Mary’s Medical Center – West Palm Beach.
Jupiter Medical Center is the closest at five miles away. The hospital has 248 beds and has received a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is 10 miles from Tequesta. The hospital has 199 beds and has received several awards including being named as among the top 10% hospitals in the U.S. for cardiac surgery.
St. Mary's Medical Center-West Palm Beach is a 460 bed hospital and provisional Level I trauma center. It is approximately 15 miles south of Tequesta.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Tequesta, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Tequesta has 32 homes, the largest has 495 homes, and the average communities consists of 215 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Tequesta.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Tequesta stay on the market for around 400 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $660,106, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in La Mar average around $1,200,000, while homes in Broadview Condominiums average around $571,419.
19 communities near Tequesta
289 homes near Tequesta
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1 beds
|2 baths
|819 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,855 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|819 sq ft
|Condo
5 beds
|7 baths
|5,260 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,096 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,143 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,200 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,657 sq ft
|Villa
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,657 sq ft
|Villa
1 beds
|1 baths
|792 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,396 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,220 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,188 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,191 sq ft
|Condo
5 beds
|7 baths
|5,175 sq ft
|House
1 beds
|1 baths
|699 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,281 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|878 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|918 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,200 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,494 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|1 baths
|819 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,188 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,490 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
In Tequesta, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Tequesta has 32 homes, the largest has 495 homes, and the average communities consists of 215 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Tequesta.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Tequesta stay on the market for around 400 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $660,106, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in La Mar average around $1,200,000, while homes in Broadview Condominiums average around $571,419.
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