A condominium community in West Palm Beach, Florida
Breakwaters, West Palm Beach
Breakwaters of the Palm Beaches is a condominium of three five-story buildings off Congress Avenue, north of Okeechobee Boulevard in West Palm Beach, with 195 residences on the county roll, all from 1979.
Homes, years and sizes: Palm Beach County property records (2025 tax roll).
Overview
About Breakwaters
Breakwaters of the Palm Beaches is three mid-rise buildings at the end of a short dead-end street east of Congress Avenue and north of Okeechobee Boulevard. The county roll dates all 195 residences to 1979, 65 in each building.
Each building has five floors with elevators, and residences are lettered by floor, such as 1-A through 5-N. The roll shows four sizes: about 704 square feet for the one-bedroom plan, and about 906, 960 and 1,133 for the larger plans.
Building descriptions point to a gated entrance with key card and phone entry, a clubhouse, a pool, tennis and a fitness room, with laundry facilities on site. Some residences look over a lake on the grounds.
It sits west of I-95, a short drive from the Kravis Center, CityPlace and downtown, and close to Palm Beach International Airport.
At a glance
- Streets
- Off Congress Avenue, north of Okeechobee Boulevard
- Home type
- Condominiums
- Built
- Mostly 1979
- Living area
- About 700 to 1,130 sq ft
- Zip code
- 33401
- County
- Palm Beach County
On the market now
Homes for Sale in Breakwaters
Listings inside the boundary of Breakwaters, newest first, updated through the day from BeachesMLS. Right now 13 condominiums are listed, averaging $152,000.
$195,000
New Listing
480 Executive Center Drive 5J West Palm Beach, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,133 SqFt
$126,500
For Sale
500 Executive Center Drive 3I West Palm Beach, Florida
1 Beds 1 Baths 704 SqFt
$155,000
For Sale
480 EXECUTIVE CENTER Drive 3H West Palm Beach, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 960 SqFt
$108,000
For Sale
500 EXECUTIVE CENTER Drive 2A West Palm Beach, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 960 SqFt
$189,000
For Sale
500 Executive Center Drive 4E West Palm Beach, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,133 SqFt
$151,000
For Sale
480 Executive Center Drive 4L West Palm Beach, Florida
1 Beds 1 Baths 704 SqFt
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 last updated Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 07:13:19 PM.
Closed sales
The Breakwaters Market
Closed sales inside the boundary of Breakwaters, 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.
Three 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 | 3 | 8 | -62% |
| Median sale price | $110,000 | $122,000 | -10% |
| Median price per sq ft | $141 | $164 | -14% |
| Active listings now | 13 | ||
| Median asking price now | $146,000 | ||
| Months of supply now | 52.0 |
BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of Breakwaters, 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 Breakwaters Association and What It Costs
Who runs the association, what governs it, and what current listings say the fee is.
| Governed by | Chapter 718, Florida Statutes (condominiums) |
|---|---|
| Water | Some residences look over a lake on the grounds; there is no boat access, and we confirm the view for a specific residence. |
Association Fees From Current Listings
| Association fee, median | $725 a month |
|---|---|
| Typical range | $527 to $881 a month |
| Association or manager named in listings | Breakwaters Of The Palm Beaches |
| Usually covers | Water, Sewer, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Common Areas, Insurance, Cable TV, Pool(s) |
| Club membership | Not required |
From 16 current and recent BeachesMLS listings in Breakwaters, 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: leasing, pet and approval rules if they matter to you
- After you sign: the declaration, articles, bylaws, rules, budget and reserves, with the cancellation window Florida law sets once you receive them
- For buildings three stories or taller: milestone inspection and structural integrity reserve study status
- Before closing: the estoppel certificate from the condominium association
Where it sits
Around Breakwaters
Places nearby.
Zoned Public Schools
At the center of Breakwaters, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Westward Elementary (elementary), Bear Lakes Middle (middle) and Palm Beach Lakes High (high). Boundaries are set by address and can change, so we confirm them for the home you are considering.
Elementary
- Westward Elementary
Middle
- Bear Lakes Middle
High
- Palm Beach Lakes High
How it came to be
A Short History of Breakwaters
- 1894
West Palm Beach was incorporated on November 5, the year after Henry Flagler platted the town across the lake from Palm Beach.
- 1979
The three Breakwaters buildings were completed off Congress Avenue, according to the county roll.
- 1992
The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts opened on Okeechobee Boulevard.
Sources: Palm Beach County 2025 tax roll (Florida Department of Revenue), City of West Palm Beach, Wikipedia (West Palm Beach, Florida).
The boundary
Breakwaters on the Map
Questions
Questions Buyers Ask About Breakwaters
What do condominiums in Breakwaters cost right now?
Right now 13 condominiums are listed for sale inside Breakwaters, at an average asking price of $152,000 (about $175 per square foot), as of November 6, 2026. The market section above shows what condominiums here actually sold for over the past year.
Where is Breakwaters?
In the 33401 ZIP, at the end of a short dead-end street east of Congress Avenue and north of Okeechobee Boulevard, inside the City of West Palm Beach. The three buildings carry the street numbers 470, 480 and 500.
Is Breakwaters garden-style or mid-rise?
Mid-rise. It is three five-story buildings with elevators, 65 residences in each, all built in 1979 according to the county roll.
Is Breakwaters on the water?
Not on open water. Some residences look over a lake on the grounds; there is no boat access.
What amenities does Breakwaters have?
Building descriptions list a clubhouse, a pool, tennis, a fitness room and laundry facilities behind a gated entrance. We confirm what is current for a specific residence.
Are pets allowed at Breakwaters?
Listing records describe pet rules differently, and at least one says pets are not allowed. The declaration and the current rules control, and we confirm pet and rental rules for a specific residence.
What should I check before buying a condominium here?
The declaration, the budget and reserves, any special assessments, the most recent milestone and structural inspection reports, and the rules on rentals and pets. We pull these for a specific residence before an offer.
How many condominiums are in Breakwaters, and when were they built?
Palm Beach County property records list 195 residential parcels in Breakwaters, most built 1979, with a typical living area of about 700 square feet.
What are the association fees in Breakwaters?
The fee table on this page is drawn live from current and recent listings. The seller’s disclosure, the condominium documents and the estoppel certificate confirm the exact amount for a specific home.
Is Breakwaters gated?
Building descriptions point to a gated entrance with key card and phone entry; we confirm access for a specific residence.
Which public schools serve Breakwaters?
At the center of Breakwaters, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Westward Elementary (elementary), Bear Lakes Middle (middle) and Palm Beach Lakes High (high). Boundaries are set by address and can change, so we confirm them for the home you are considering.
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Breakwaters · West Palm Beach
Let Us Take Care of the Details
Tell us the street or the home in Breakwaters. We come back with the listings, the association’s fees and rules, and what similar condominiums 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.
