A neighborhood in Wellington, Florida
The Island, Wellington
A neighborhood of 59 single-family homes on Headwater Circle, Way and Terrace in central Wellington, built from 1979 to 2001 on lots of about a quarter acre.
Homes, years and sizes: Palm Beach County property records (2025 tax roll).
Overview
About The Island
The Island is a small neighborhood of larger houses on a loop called Headwater Circle. It is recorded as Island of Wellington and was built over two decades, from 1979 to 2001.
The county roll counts 59 single-family houses on the plat of Island of Wellington, built from 1979 to 2001 with the median in 1987. The typical house has about 2,700 square feet of living area, and lots are about a quarter to a third of an acre.
Nearly every home is on Headwater Circle, with a few on Headwater Way and Headwater Terrace. It is in the 33414 ZIP next to Monterey on the Lake and Tree Tops, close to the Town Center.
A homeowners’ association maintains the entrance and common areas. We confirm the assessment and rules for a specific home.
At a glance
- Streets
- Headwater Circle, Headwater Way and Headwater Terrace
- Home type
- Single-family homes
- Built
- Mostly 1981 to 1990
- Living area
- About 2,440 to 3,320 sq ft
- Zip code
- 33414
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Association
- The Island Homeowners Association, Inc.
- Manager
- Barnett Real Estate
On the market now
Homes for Sale in The Island
Listings inside the boundary of The Island, newest first, updated through the day from BeachesMLS. No homes are listed for sale here right now. New listings come up through the year; ask me to watch for one.
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All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by BeachesMLS. Listings held by brokerage firms other than Douglas Elliman Real Estate are identified with the listing firm’s name on each listing’s detail page. Listing data is refreshed at least every 12 hours.
Closed sales
The Island Market
Closed sales inside the boundary of The Island, every home type together. Medians and the middle range say more than any average, and in a community this size a single unusual sale can move a year.
Four closed sales in twelve months is a thin sample, so read the median as a marker, not a price for any one home. We pull every closing here for any home you are considering.
| Measure | Last 12 months | Year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 4 | 4 | flat |
| Median sale price | $760,000 | $993,000 | -23% |
| Median price per sq ft | $298 | $353 | -16% |
| Active listings now | 0 |
BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of The Island, twelve months through October 2026, via IDX Broker. Active listings now is live from the MLS feed; the median asking price updates monthly. Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Association and costs
The Island Association and What It Costs
Who runs the association, what governs it, and what current listings say the fee is.
| Association | The Island Homeowners Association, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Florida corporate record | Sunbiz document 744002, filed August 21, 1978 (opens in a new tab) |
| Management company | Barnett Real Estate |
| Governed by | Chapter 720, Florida Statutes (homeowners’ associations) |
Association Fees From Current Listings
| Association fee, median | $133 a month |
|---|---|
| Typical range | $133 to $142 a month |
| Usually covers | Common Areas, Maintenance Grounds, Security |
| Club membership | Not required |
From 4 current and recent BeachesMLS listings in The Island, via IDX Broker, refreshed weekly. Fees are monthly equivalents of the association fees in each listing; condo, master and sub-association fees can stack. The recorded documents, the current budget and the estoppel govern.
What Else to Check
- Taxes and insurance After a sale the assessed value resets the following January. Flood zone and roof age drive insurance quotes, so we check both for the address.
- Estoppel The closing agent orders an estoppel certificate from each association, which confirms what is owed at closing.
Documents to Review Before Closing
- Before you sign: the association disclosure summary and the parcel’s tax bill, including any non-ad valorem lines
- Before you sign: leasing and approval rules if you may rent, and architectural rules for exterior changes
- Before closing: estoppel certificates from every association that applies
Where it sits
Around The Island
Places nearby; distances are straight-line estimates from the center of The Island, and driving routes are longer.
Zoned Public Schools
At the center of The Island, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Wellington Elementary (elementary), Wellington Landings Middle (middle) and Wellington High (high). Boundaries are set by address and can change, so we confirm them for the home you are considering.
Elementary
- Wellington Elementary
Middle
- Wellington Landings Middle
High
- Wellington High
How it came to be
A Short History of The Island
- 1972
Developer Jim Nall bought about 7,200 acres first assembled by C. Oliver Wellington, the start of the planned community that became Wellington.
- 1979
The oldest house in The Island on the county roll was built.
- 1987
The median year built.
- 1995
Wellington voters approved incorporation, and the Village of Wellington was formed on December 31, 1995.
- 2001
The newest house on the county roll was completed.
Sources: Palm Beach County 2025 tax roll (Florida Department of Revenue), Wikipedia: Wellington, Florida, Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz).
The boundary
The Island on the Map
Questions
Questions Buyers Ask About The Island
What do homes in The Island cost right now?
No homes are listed for sale here right now. New listings come up through the year; ask me to watch for one. The market section above shows what homes here actually sold for over the past year.
Is The Island the same as Island of Wellington?
Yes. Island of Wellington is the name on the recorded plat; most people call it The Island.
Is The Island gated?
Yes, the entrance is gated. We confirm access arrangements for a specific home.
How big are the homes in The Island?
The typical house has about 2,700 square feet of living area on a lot of about a quarter acre.
When was The Island built?
From 1979 to 2001, according to the county roll.
How many homes are in The Island, and when were they built?
Palm Beach County property records list 59 residential parcels in The Island, most built 1981 to 1990, with a typical living area of about 2,700 square feet.
Who runs the The Island association?
The Island Homeowners Association, Inc. (Florida document 744002, filed August 21, 1978) is managed by Barnett Real Estate.
What are the association fees in The Island?
The fee table on this page is drawn live from current and recent listings. The seller’s disclosure, the association disclosure summary and the estoppel certificate confirm the exact amount for a specific home.
Is The Island gated?
The Island has a gated entrance; we confirm how access works for a specific home.
Which public schools serve The Island?
At the center of The Island, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Wellington Elementary (elementary), Wellington Landings Middle (middle) and Wellington High (high). Boundaries are set by address and can change, so we confirm them for the home you are considering.
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- Hidden Pines
- Mayfair at Wellington
- Monterey on the Lake
- Palm Beach Little Ranches
- Pines of Wellington
- Pinewood of Wellington
- South Shore
- Stonehaven
- The Shores at Wellington
- VillageWalk
- Wellington Place
The Island · Wellington
Let Us Take Care of the Details
Tell us the street or the home in The Island. We come back with the listings, the association’s fees and rules, and what similar homes sold for, then arrange the visits and coordinate every step to closing day.
Monika Phillips, Sales Associate, Douglas Elliman Real Estate
- Association fees, rules and documents gathered for each home
- Leasing and approval rules pulled up front
- Tax bill and flood zone checked for the address
- One team from the first look to closing day
Home counts, years built and sizes come from Palm Beach County property records (2025 tax roll); association records from the Florida Division of Corporations; school zones from the School District of Palm Beach County. Listing and sales data from BeachesMLS via IDX is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; listings may be held by brokerages other than Douglas Elliman. Association fees shown come from current and recent listings and can differ from the association’s budget; recorded documents and the associations’ own figures control. Verify anything that matters to your decision with the source. Monika Phillips, Sales Associate, Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Equal Housing Opportunity.
New construction. Where this page mentions new or planned homes, prices, plans, features and timelines come from the builders and developers, are believed reliable but not guaranteed, and can change without notice. Renderings are artist’s concepts. Builders sell through their own sales teams; Monika Phillips and Douglas Elliman are not a builder’s sales agent unless a page says so. For homeowners’ association communities, review the disclosure summary and governing documents required by Chapter 720, Florida Statutes, before signing. Nothing on this page is an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any property in any state where the offering has not been registered or exempted as required, including New York and New Jersey. No sale may be made to a resident of such a state until those requirements are met.
