A section of Ranch Colony · Jupiter, Florida

Tailwinds, Ranch Colony

Forty-seven fly-in homes built from 1987 to 2010 on lots of about five acres, around a private lighted runway owned by the Tailwinds homeowners’ association.

47Homes on the county roll
1987–2010Years most homes were built
3,590Typical living area, sq ft
Single-familyHome type
1981Association incorporated

Homes, years and sizes: Martin County property records (2025 tax roll).

Overview

About Tailwinds

Tailwinds, recorded as Colony Park, is forty-seven single-family homes built from 1987 to 2010 on lots of about five acres, many with hangars, around Tailwinds Airport.

The Federal Aviation Administration lists Tailwinds Airport (FD15) as a private-use field owned by the Tailwinds Homeowners’ Association, with a lighted 2,700-foot asphalt runway active since 1984. Listings describe a gated entrance on Mack Dairy Road; we confirm how it is staffed.

We gather the association disclosure summary, the rules and the budget where available for the home you are considering, and the estoppel certificate confirms the amounts at closing.

At a glance

Streets
SE Downwinds Road, SE Crosswinds Lane, SE Chandelle Road, SE Wrights Lane and SE Tailwinds Road
Home type
Single-family fly-in homes
Built
1987 to 2010
Living area
About 2,330 to 5,670 sq ft
Typical lot
About 4.9 acres
Association
Tailwinds Homeowners’ Association, Inc.
Manager
Coastal Property Management
Zip code
33478
Jurisdiction
Unincorporated Martin County

On the market now

Homes for Sale in Tailwinds

Listings inside the recorded boundary of Tailwinds, 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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Live from BeachesMLS · Guide updated October 2026

Closed sales

The Tailwinds Market

Closed sales inside the boundary of Tailwinds. With 47 homes, a year can bring only a handful of sales, so we read each one with you rather than lean on an average.

One closed sale 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.

MeasureLast 12 months
Homes sold1
Median sale price$2,400,000
Median price per sq ft$805
Active listings now0

BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of Tailwinds, 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 Tailwinds Association and What It Costs

A home in Tailwinds carries its association dues, plus taxes and insurance. Here is who runs the association, and what current listings say the fee is.

Neighborhood associationTailwinds Homeowners’ Association, Inc.
Florida corporate recordSunbiz document 757756, filed April 27, 1981 (opens in a new tab)
Management companyCoastal Property Management
Governed byChapter 720, Florida Statutes (homeowners’ associations)
Ranch Colony-wide associationRanch Colony Property Owners’ Association, Inc. (Sunbiz 749569, filed 1979) is the master association for Ranch Colony, managed by Coastal Property Management. A separate Ranch Colony Four Party Maintenance Association (2008) also exists; which lots it covers is set in the recorded documents, so we confirm it.

Association Fees From Current Listings

Association fee, median$463 a month
Typical range$450 to $463 a month
Club membershipNot required

From 3 current and recent BeachesMLS listings in Tailwinds, 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, water frontage and roof age drive insurance quotes, so we check them for the address.

Documents to Review Before Closing

  • Before you sign: the association disclosure summary and the parcel’s tax bill
  • Before you sign: architectural, dock, animal and leasing rules
  • Before closing: estoppel certificates from each association the home belongs to, ordered by the closing agent

Where it sits

Where Tailwinds Sits

Straight-line distances from the center of Tailwinds; driving routes are longer.

Riverbend Park (opens in a new tab)About 3.5 miles. County park on the Loxahatchee with trails and canoe launches.
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum (opens in a new tab)About 8.4 miles. The 1860 lighthouse at the inlet.
Downtown Abacoa (opens in a new tab)About 8.6 miles. Restaurants, shops and Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium.
Harbourside Place (opens in a new tab)About 8.7 miles. Restaurants and shops on the Intracoastal.

Zoned Public Schools

At the center of Tailwinds, the Martin County School District zones Crystal Lake Elementary (elementary), Dr. David L. Anderson Middle and South Fork High. Boundaries are set by address and can change, so we confirm them for the home you are considering.

Elementary

  • Crystal Lake Elementary

Middle

  • Dr. David L. Anderson Middle

High

  • South Fork High

Find the Zoned School for an Address

How it was built

A Short History of Tailwinds

  1. 1979

    Ranch Colony Property Owners’ Association, Inc. is incorporated with the State of Florida.

  2. 1981

    Tailwinds Homeowners’ Association, Inc. is incorporated with the State of Florida.

  3. 1984

    Tailwinds Airport is activated, per the FAA record.

Sources: Martin County property records (2025 tax roll); Florida Division of Corporations; Federal Aviation Administration airport record; listing descriptions where noted.

The boundary

Tailwinds on the Map

Questions

Questions Buyers Ask About Tailwinds

Is Tailwinds part of Ranch Colony?

Yes. Tailwinds is one of the neighborhoods of Ranch Colony, under the Ranch Colony Property Owners’ Association, Inc..

What do homes in Tailwinds 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 Tailwinds in Palm Beach or Martin County?

Martin County. Ranch Colony carries Jupiter 33478 addresses but sits in unincorporated Martin County, so Martin County sets taxes, permits and schools.

Can I fly in and out of Tailwinds?

Tailwinds Airport (FAA identifier FD15) is a private-use field owned by the Tailwinds Homeowners’ Association, with a 2,700-foot lighted asphalt runway. Use is by permission, so we confirm the association’s rules and hangar details for the home.

Is Tailwinds the same as Colony Park?

Yes. Colony Park is the recorded plat name; Tailwinds is the neighborhood and airpark name.

How many homes are in Tailwinds, and when were they built?

Martin County property records list 47 homes in Tailwinds, with most built 1987 to 2010. The typical living area is about 3,590 square feet on about 4.9 acres.

Who manages the Tailwinds association?

Tailwinds Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (Florida document 757756, filed April 27, 1981) is managed by Coastal Property Management.

How many association fees will I pay in Tailwinds?

Usually the neighborhood association and the Ranch Colony Property Owners’ Association; the recorded documents set which apply to the lot, so we confirm each. The fee table on this page is drawn live from current listings; the association disclosure summaries state the current amounts, and the closing agent confirms them.

Which public schools serve Tailwinds?

At the center of Tailwinds, the Martin County School District zones Crystal Lake Elementary (elementary), Dr. David L. Anderson Middle and South Fork High. Boundaries are set by address and can change, so we confirm them for the home you are considering.

Tailwinds · Ranch Colony · Jupiter

Let Us Take Care of the Details

Tell us the street or the home in Tailwinds. 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