Editorial Review · Juno Beach
Caretta Juno Beach
Juno Beach, Florida · 95 residences
I arrange the gallery visit, register you as my client and come with you, then coordinate every step to closing day.
Prices and availability as published October 2026 in MLS listings, subject to change. The developer does not publish a price list online. Other figures from the developer, its builder and public reporting, checked October 2026. Not an offer to sell; see the disclosures at the foot of this page.
The project
Caretta at a First Look
Caretta is a low-rise condominium of 95 residences in four five-story buildings at the corner of US Highway 1 and Donald Ross Road in Juno Beach. The beach is roughly 400 yards to the east. JDL Development of Chicago is building it with investment partner Wanxiang America Real Estate Group, and Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture drew the plans.
Homes have two to four bedrooms and run from about 1,820 square feet to just over 5,300 in the largest listed residence. The amenities sit on the roof: an infinity-edge pool and spa facing the ocean, plus fitness and lounge space. The ground level adds commercial space with a planned restaurant, so dinner can be an elevator ride away.
The name comes from Caretta caretta, the loggerhead sea turtle, the species that nests along this stretch of sand every summer.
My condo checklist
What I Look at Before You Sign
Most of my work with condo buyers happens on paper, and a brand-new building changes what I focus on. With Caretta, these are the documents and numbers I go through with you.
The budget and the dues. Association fees vary by unit; I confirm current figures with the association in writing. I compare that against the proposed budget in the offering documents line by line, so you know what is covered, from insurance to the rooftop pool.
Reserves. The developer says reserves will be funded from the first day with a developer contribution. I ask to see that in writing, along with the structural integrity reserve study Florida now requires for condominium buildings of three stories or more.
Age of the building. In Palm Beach County, most condominium inventory is decades old, and older buildings are working through milestone inspections and new reserve rules. A building finishing now is a long way from its first milestone inspection, which is a real difference in risk.
Deposits, delivery and closing. I track where your deposit is held, what the contract says about completion dates, and when the developer expects closings to start, then keep your attorney and lender on the same calendar.
Want to walk the Caretta sales gallery in Jupiter? I will register you and go with you.
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Amenities at Caretta
- Rooftop infinity-edge pool and spa with ocean views
- Fitness center with a yoga and Pilates room
- Massage room and sauna
- Golf simulator and lounge
- Bar and party room with a catering kitchen
- Demonstration chef’s kitchen
- Card room and resident lounge
- Dog park and dog wash
- Splash pad
- Ground-floor commercial space with a planned restaurant
- Garage parking, two spaces on the listings I reviewed
Amenity list from the developer’s website and current MLS remarks, October 2026. Final amenities are set by the condominium documents.
The setting
US Highway 1 at Donald Ross Road
Caretta sits just inland in Juno Beach, about 400 yards from the ocean according to project reporting. Donald Ross Road runs west to Interstate 95, and the developer puts the project about 20 minutes north of West Palm Beach.
Around it, the developer points to Carlin Park, the Jupiter Inlet, Jupiter Dog Beach, paddleboarding near Juno Park and golf at PGA National. Ask me and I will map drive times from the building to the places you use most.
How sales work here
Who Sells Caretta, and Where I Fit
Sales at Caretta are handled by the developer’s own sales team, from the gallery at 825 Parkway Street in Jupiter. Douglas Elliman is not the sales team for this building. I represent you as the buyer: I can register you with the sales team, come to the gallery with you, and handle the paperwork side from contract to closing.
Registration first
Let me know before your first gallery visit or call so I can register you with the sales team and be there with you.
A second set of eyes on the documents
Budget, reserves, rental rules, pet rules and the purchase agreement. I read them with you and flag questions for your attorney.
Context from the rest of North County
I put Caretta next to resale condos and the other new buildings in Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens, with dues, delivery and pricing side by side.
Questions · registration · visits
Ask Me About Caretta
Send me the size, budget and timing you have in mind. I will register you with the Caretta sales team and set up the gallery visit.
Rather talk it through? Call or text 561-768-3331.
Monika Phillips
Sales Associate, Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Project history · Updated October 2026
Caretta So Far
- October 2026
The developer’s website still describes Caretta as under construction. I found no public report of a certificate of occupancy or first closings. Several residences show as pending or under contract on the MLS.
- 2024 to early 2026
Builder Hedrick Brothers listed a spring 2026 completion target, and MLS listings advertised first-quarter 2026 deliveries. Neither has been confirmed as met.
- March 2024
A $160 million construction loan closes, arranged by JLL Capital Markets, with Argo Real Estate, Bsafal and Taconic Capital Advisors reported as lenders.
- December 2023
Groundbreaking reported, following a fourth-quarter 2023 construction start target.
- July 2023
Plans published for 95 condominiums in four five-story buildings on the roughly 5.5-acre site, which JDL bought in 2022.
- May 2023
Sales launch reported.
Compiled from public reporting, the builder and the developer’s website. Ask me for the current construction and closing status.
Questions
Caretta Questions I Hear
Is Caretta finished?
Not confirmed. Earlier targets pointed to early or spring 2026, but as of October 2026 the developer’s website still says the project is under construction. I check the status with the sales team before every visit.
What do residences cost?
The developer does not post prices online. Pricing changes with each release.
What are the association dues?
Association fees vary by unit; I confirm current figures with the association in writing. The proposed budget in the offering documents is the number to rely on, and I go through it with you.
Is Douglas Elliman selling Caretta?
No. Sales are handled by the developer’s own sales team (not Douglas Elliman). I represent buyers, and I can register you and attend the gallery visit with you.
How big are the residences?
Two to four bedrooms, from about 1,820 square feet to just over 5,300 in the largest listed residence, per MLS listings.
Who is building it?
JDL Development with Wanxiang America Real Estate Group is the developer, Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture is the architect, and Hedrick Brothers is the builder.
How far is the beach?
About 400 yards, per project reporting. The building is on US Highway 1 at Donald Ross Road.
How do we work together?
Before the gallery visit, you get a written explanation of my role as your agent under Florida rules, and we go over the terms together. For the purchase agreement itself, I recommend a Florida real estate attorney.
What should I know about deposits on new construction?
Deposit amounts, escrow, completion dates and closing terms are set in the developer’s offering documents and contract. Under Florida’s condominium statute you also get a window after signing to review the documents and cancel, and I make sure that deadline is on your calendar along with every deposit date.
Side by side
Compare North County New Developments
| Caretta | The Ritz-Carlton Residences, PBG | Forté Luxe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Juno Beach | Palm Beach Gardens | Jupiter |
| Pricing | Price list on request | Price list on request | Price list on request |
| Residences | 95 | 106 | 17 townhomes |
| Stories | 5 | 7 | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 2 to 4 | 3 to 5 | 3 to 4 |
| Sales team | Developer’s sales team | Douglas Elliman Development Marketing | Douglas Elliman Development Marketing |
| Completion | Not confirmed | Summer 2026 target | Summer 2026 target |
Prices and availability as published October 2026, subject to change.
Caretta information. Caretta is developed by JDL Development, Wanxiang and sold by the developer’s own sales team. Monika Phillips and Douglas Elliman are not the developer’s sales agent for this project and are not affiliated with the developer. Monika Phillips works with buyers; her brokerage relationship with you is disclosed as Florida law requires.
Facts on this page come from the developer’s published materials, public records and public reporting as of October 2026. They are believed reliable but are not guaranteed. Prices, availability, plans, features, deposit schedules and completion dates are set by the developer and can change or be withdrawn without notice. Images are artist’s renderings unless labeled as photographs, and views differ by residence. Square footage and dimensions are approximate; check them against the developer’s floor plans and the offering documents.
ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, MAKE REFERENCE TO THE DEVELOPER’S PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE. Have a Florida real estate attorney review any purchase agreement.
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.
Monika Phillips, Florida Sales Associate SL3228962, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, 400 S US Highway 1, Suite C1, Jupiter, FL 33477, 561-768-3331. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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