An oceanfront condominium on Singer Island, Florida
Water Glades, Singer Island
An oceanfront condominium of 255 residences in three buildings at 5510 to 5550 North Ocean Drive, at the north end of Singer Island, built in 1975.
Homes, years and sizes: Palm Beach County property records (2025 tax roll).
Overview
About Water Glades
Water Glades is the northernmost condominium on this stretch of North Ocean Drive, the closest to John D. MacArthur Beach State Park. Its three buildings went up in 1975, and nearly every residence is the same plan, about 1,435 square feet.
The county roll records three condominiums, Water Glades 300 at 5510, 100 at 5540 and 200 at 5550, with 255 residences between them, all dated 1975. A few residences differ from the main plan, from about 1,186 to 1,788 square feet, plus one combined residence of about 2,881. Singer Island addresses here are in the City of Riviera Beach.
Past the last buildings, North Ocean Drive runs into the state park, with its beach, trails and nature center.
At a glance
- Streets
- 5510, 5540 and 5550 North Ocean Drive
- Home type
- Condominiums
- Built
- Mostly 1975
- Living area
- About 1,440 to 1,440 sq ft
- Zip code
- 33404
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Association
- Water Glades 100 Condominium Association, Inc. (Water Glades 200 and 300 have their own condominiums on the county roll)
On the market now
Homes for Sale in Water Glades
Listings inside the boundary of Water Glades, newest first, updated through the day from BeachesMLS. No condominiums are listed for sale here right now. New listings come up through the year; ask me to watch for one.
$975,000
New Listing
5540 N OCEAN Drive 9B Singer Island, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,580 SqFt
$699,000
Coming Soon
5510 N Ocean Drive 3d Riviera Beach, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,435 SqFt
$899,900
New Listing
5510 N OCEAN Drive 6B Singer Island, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,435 SqFt
$1,100,000
For Sale
5510 N OCEAN Drive 12B Singer Island, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,435 SqFt
$1,050,000
For Sale
5510 N OCEAN Drive 11B Singer Island, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,435 SqFt
$1,250,000
For Sale
5550 N Ocean Drive 11C Singer Island, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,435 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 Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 at 08:33:45 PM.
Closed sales
The Water Glades Market
Closed sales inside the boundary of Water Glades, 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.
Water Glades recorded 9 closed sales in the twelve months through October 2026. Medians, so one unusual sale does not move them; we break the numbers out by home type for any home you are considering.
| Measure | Last 12 months | Year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 9 | 8 | +12% |
| Median sale price | $1,000,000 | $873,000 | +15% |
| Median price per sq ft | $697 | $604 | +15% |
| Active listings now | 0 |
BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of Water Glades, 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 Water Glades Association and What It Costs
Who runs the association, what governs it, and what current listings say the fee is.
| Association | Water Glades 100 Condominium Association, Inc. (Water Glades 200 and 300 have their own condominiums on the county roll) |
|---|---|
| Florida corporate record | Sunbiz document 734740, filed December 31, 1975 (opens in a new tab) |
| Governed by | Chapter 718, Florida Statutes (condominiums) |
| Water | The building stands on the ocean side of North Ocean Drive. Beach access, parking and any storage or cabana rights depend on the building and the unit; we confirm them for a specific residence. |
Association Fees From Current Listings
| Association fee, median | $1,815 a month |
|---|---|
| Typical range | $1,650 to $1,835 a month |
| Association or manager named in listings | Water Glades Condos, Water Glades 300 Condominium Association, Inc. |
| Usually covers | Maintenance Grounds, Security, Common Areas, Cable TV, Insurance, Trash, Sewer, Water |
| Club membership | Not required |
From 26 current and recent BeachesMLS listings in Water Glades, 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
- Three condominiums Each Water Glades building is recorded as its own condominium; we confirm which one a specific residence is in and what it covers.
- 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 Water Glades
Places nearby.
Zoned Public Schools
At the center of Water Glades, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Lincoln Elementary (elementary), John F Kennedy Middle (middle) and William T. Dwyer High (high). Boundaries are set by address and can change, so we confirm them for the home you are considering.
Elementary
- Lincoln Elementary
Middle
- John F Kennedy Middle
How it came to be
A Short History of Water Glades
- 1940
The unfinished shell of Paris Singer’s Blue Heron hotel, begun in the 1920s land boom, was razed at the south end of the island that carries his name.
- 1974
Aquarius went up a short walk south at 5440 North Ocean Drive.
- 1975
Water Glades was completed; the county roll dates all three buildings to this year.
Sources: Palm Beach County 2025 tax roll (Florida Department of Revenue), Palm Beach County Parks, Wikipedia (Singer Island).
The boundary
Water Glades on the Map
Questions
Questions Buyers Ask About Water Glades
What do condominiums in Water Glades cost right now?
No condominiums 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 condominiums here actually sold for over the past year.
Where is Water Glades on Singer Island?
At 5510, 5540 and 5550 North Ocean Drive, at the north end of the island in the 33404 ZIP, just south of John D. MacArthur Beach State Park. Singer Island addresses here are in the City of Riviera Beach.
How many buildings are in Water Glades?
Three, recorded as Water Glades 100, 200 and 300 Condominiums, with 255 residences between them on the county roll. We confirm which condominium a specific residence is in.
When was Water Glades built?
The county roll dates all three buildings to 1975.
How big are the residences at Water Glades?
Nearly all are about 1,435 square feet on the county roll. A few range from about 1,186 to 1,788, and one combined residence is about 2,881.
How many condominiums are in Water Glades, and when were they built?
Palm Beach County property records list 255 residential parcels in Water Glades, most built 1975, with a typical living area of about 1,440 square feet.
Who runs the Water Glades association?
Water Glades 100 Condominium Association, Inc. (Water Glades 200 and 300 have their own condominiums on the county roll) (Florida document 734740, filed December 31, 1975) governs the community; we confirm the current management company for each home.
What are the association fees in Water Glades?
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 Water Glades gated?
We have not found an official source on gates or a front desk; we confirm building access for a specific residence.
Which public schools serve Water Glades?
At the center of Water Glades, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Lincoln Elementary (elementary), John F Kennedy Middle (middle) and William T. Dwyer High (high). Boundaries are set by address and can change, so we confirm them for the home you are considering.
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Let Us Take Care of the Details
Tell us the street or the home in Water Glades. 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.
