The line between mansion and condo just disappeared in Palm Beach Gardens—and I'm helping sophisticated investors seize this once-in-a-generation opportunity before it vanishes.
As a certified Buyer Agent Expert and former physician, I diagnose market shifts before they become obvious. Right now, I'm witnessing a fundamental transformation in how high-net-worth individuals define luxury living. The evidence? A $15.5 million corner unit at the Ritz-Carlton Residences, where buyers are combining two residences to create customized estate-size homes with 8,890 square feet—delivering seven bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, and 1,500 square feet of outdoor space overlooking a private marina.
But here's what distinguishes this from any traditional mansion.
You receive the spaciousness of an estate plus something no standalone property can deliver: comprehensive five-star Ritz-Carlton service built into daily life. Residents experience The Ritz-Carlton's revered anticipatory service including a dedicated concierge to handle details from a fully stocked kitchen to pet care and dinner or spa reservations.
The Scarcity Factor Driving Institutional Investment
This development occupies the last 14 contiguous acres of waterfront land in Palm Beach County. Let that reality sink in. The last.
When waterfront land reaches finite supply, properties in this category transform from real estate purchases into investment vehicles with built-in appreciation potential. The development secured a $340 million construction loan—the largest residential construction financing ever recorded in Palm Beach County. This signals extraordinary institutional confidence in the property's long-term value proposition.
As a certified Buyer Agent Expert, I provide discerning clients with insider access to opportunities like this because sophisticated investors recognize what true scarcity means for wealth preservation and appreciation. Working with a buyer agent expert means you benefit from specialized negotiation tactics, exclusive market intelligence, and fiduciary representation that protects your interests throughout the transaction—critical advantages when investing at this level.
Why Discerning Buyers Are Abandoning Traditional Estates
The ultra-luxury market entered what industry analysts call an amenities arms race. Five-star hotel services transitioned from luxury extras to baseline expectations among high-net-worth individuals.
Today's sophisticated buyers demand comprehensive lifestyle services: daily housekeeping with turndown service, spa treatments, wellness programming, personal training, 24/7 valet, and curated social experiences. You want spaces designed for how you actually live—without the burden of staffing and maintaining everything yourself.
The Ritz-Carlton Residences delivers two private dining rooms, game room, space-inspired kids club, guest suites, wellness center, infinity-edge pool with cabanas, and a private waterfront entertainment pavilion with a lighthouse-inspired lounge. The 106 grand estate residences offer 180-degree panoramic Intracoastal views, with floor-to-ceiling triple-paned windows, 10-foot ceilings, and professional-grade Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances.
Try replicating this amenity package in a traditional mansion. The capital outlay would be prohibitive, the ongoing operational costs staggering, and you'd still shoulder the entire burden of staffing and maintaining a complex infrastructure.
The New York Exodus Accelerating Demand
Amid political shifts in New York, one Florida developer has closed more than $100 million in signed contracts from New York buyers in recent months—about twice last year's volume. Between 2018 and 2022, more than 30,000 New Yorkers relocated to South Florida, bringing with them $9.2 billion in income.
This isn't retirement migration—this is strategic wealth relocation. Both West Palm Beach and Miami have surpassed New York City as the world's fastest-growing wealth hubs according to Henley & Partners' World's Wealthiest Cities Report for 2025. High-net-worth New Yorkers are establishing Florida residency to capture tax advantages, superior lifestyle amenities, and enhanced personal security.
The property earned the rare designation in Ritz-Carlton's Estate Collection, typically reserved for single-family houses rather than condominiums. This classification exemplifies the convergence sophisticated investors recognize: properties delivering mansion-scale living with comprehensive hotel-level service.
The development's 29-slip private marina accommodates vessels up to 75 feet with direct access to the Palm Beach and Jupiter Inlets, positioning this as Palm Beach Gardens' most exclusive gateway to the Bahamas and South Florida's premier Atlantic destinations. The location offers what I describe as "quiet luxury"—a more relaxed lifestyle just 10 miles north of Palm Beach while maintaining access to identical high-end experiences.
The Advantage of Working With a Certified Buyer Agent Expert
The convergence of space and service creates an entirely new asset category that didn't exist five years ago.
You no longer choose between mansion privacy and hotel amenities—you secure both. You no longer sacrifice waterfront access for comprehensive services. Properties like this deliver everything, but accessing them requires specialized representation.
As a certified Buyer Agent Expert, I bring a unique perspective others cannot replicate. My background as a former physician trained me to diagnose complex situations with precision—a skillset I now apply to identifying and securing premium real estate opportunities for high-net-worth clients. Working with a buyer agent expert provides you with:
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Fiduciary responsibility: Unlike dual agents, I represent your interests exclusively throughout the transaction
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Exclusive market access: My cultivated relationships with developers and their key staff at times provides insider access to premium units and floor plans before they reach public markets
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Strategic negotiation: Specialized training in luxury transactions ensures you secure optimal terms, even in competitive markets
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Wealth preservation: Expert guidance prevents costly mistakes that can compromise seven-figure investments
Construction remains on schedule for Spring 2026 completion, with the development now surpassing 50 percent sold. Time is finite. The most desirable units and floor plans are being secured now by investors who recognize this opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Ritz-Carlton Residences Palm Beach Gardens
When is the completion date for The Ritz-Carlton Residences Palm Beach Gardens?
The Ritz-Carlton Residences Palm Beach Gardens is scheduled for completion in Spring 2026. Construction has progressed ahead of schedule, with exterior work completed and interior finishes now underway. The East and North Towers have already topped off, and the development has surpassed 50 percent sold as of November 2025.
What unit sizes and price ranges are available?
The development offers 106 grand estate residences ranging from 3,400 to over 6,500 square feet, with three, four, and five-bedroom configurations. Pricing ranges from $3.8 million to over $15 million. Buyers have the option to combine adjacent units to create larger, customized estate-size residences, with some combined units exceeding 8,890 square feet.
What makes this development different from other luxury condominiums?
The Ritz-Carlton Residences Palm Beach Gardens occupies the last 14 contiguous acres of waterfront land in Palm Beach County, making it an irreplaceable asset. Unlike typical luxury condos, this property earned designation in Ritz-Carlton's Estate Collection—typically reserved for single-family houses. Residents receive comprehensive Ritz-Carlton service including dedicated concierge, property management, and anticipatory service that handles everything from fully stocked kitchens to pet care and spa reservations.
What are the marina specifications and boating access?
The private 29-slip marina accommodates vessels up to 75 feet in length and provides direct access to both the Palm Beach and Jupiter Inlets. The property sits on 850 feet of Intracoastal Waterway frontage, offering residents an exclusive gateway to the Bahamas and South Florida's premier Atlantic destinations. The marina includes a private day dock for convenient pick-up and drop-off.
Why are so many New York buyers purchasing at this development?
Between 2018 and 2022, more than 30,000 New Yorkers relocated to South Florida, bringing $9.2 billion in income. Recent political changes in New York have accelerated this trend, with Florida developers reporting significant increases in signed contracts from New York buyers. West Palm Beach and Miami have surpassed New York City as the world's fastest-growing wealth hubs according to the 2025 World's Wealthiest Cities Report. High-net-worth buyers are attracted to Florida's lack of state income tax, enhanced security, superior lifestyle amenities, and business-friendly environment.
What amenities are included in the development?
The property features over 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenity spaces including: two private dining rooms, game room, space-inspired children's club, guest suites for visitor accommodations, state-of-the-art wellness center and spa with private treatment rooms, 100-foot infinity-edge heated pool with panoramic Intracoastal views, purchasable cabanas, heated whirlpool spa, outdoor yoga lawn, meditation garden, putting green, private waterfront entertainment pavilion with lighthouse-inspired lounge, and 24/7 concierge and valet services.
How does working with a certified Buyer Agent Expert benefit me in this purchase?
A certified Buyer Agent Expert provides fiduciary representation, meaning they work exclusively for your interests throughout the transaction. This specialized designation ensures you receive expert negotiation tactics, exclusive access to premium units before they reach public markets, strategic guidance on unit selection and customization options, and protection from costly mistakes that can compromise seven-figure investments. Unlike dual agents who represent both buyer and seller, a buyer agent expert advocates solely for you.
Can I finance a purchase at The Ritz-Carlton Residences?
Yes, financing is available for qualified buyers. The development secured a $340 million construction loan—the largest residential construction financing ever recorded in Palm Beach County—demonstrating strong institutional confidence. However, given the luxury price point, many buyers utilize various financing strategies including jumbo mortgages, 1031 exchanges, and portfolio lending. As your buyer agent expert, I can connect you with specialized lenders experienced in luxury real estate financing.
What are the monthly HOA fees and what do they cover?
Monthly HOA fees range from approximately $4,676 to $7,168 depending on unit size, with no additional club membership fees. These fees cover comprehensive Ritz-Carlton property management and concierge services, all amenity access and maintenance, 24/7 security and valet parking, insurance for common areas, backup power generators for select areas, and the legendary Ritz-Carlton anticipatory service that distinguishes this development from standard luxury condominiums.
Is this a good investment property or only for primary residences?
While designed for primary or secondary residences, the property represents an exceptional investment opportunity due to several factors: finite waterfront land supply (last 14 contiguous acres in Palm Beach County), strong institutional confidence (record-breaking construction loan), accelerating demand from wealth migration to South Florida, Ritz-Carlton brand strength and management ensuring value preservation, and strategic location with marina access enhancing long-term appreciation potential. The development is 100% residential without a hotel component, creating a more exclusive ownership environment.
Secure Your Position Before Opportunities Disappear
The convergence of irreplaceable waterfront scarcity, accelerating wealth migration to South Florida, and the transformation of luxury living creates an opportunity that won't repeat itself. The last 14 contiguous acres of Palm Beach County waterfront are being converted into 106 estate residences—and more than half have already been secured by sophisticated investors.
As a certified Buyer Agent Expert with unique medical precision applied to real estate strategy, I provide high-net-worth clients with exclusive access to premium units and floor plans at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Palm Beach Gardens and similar ultra-luxury developments throughout South Florida, sometimes prior to full public access. My cultivated relationships with developers and their key personnel, combined with specialized negotiation expertise, ensure you secure optimal terms while protecting your interests throughout the transaction.
For discerning New York residents and other high-net-worth individuals seeking to establish or expand their Florida presence, now is the strategic moment. Construction progresses toward Spring 2026 completion. The most desirable units and customization opportunities are being secured today.
Ready to discover your next great luxury investment opportunity? Contact Ross Kuflik today for confidential consultation and exclusive access to The Ritz-Carlton Residences Palm Beach Gardens and South Florida's finest pre-construction luxury developments. As your certified Buyer Agent Expert, I diagnose and fulfill the unique needs of discerning buyers seeking premium properties—with insider knowledge and privileged access that ensures you secure the perfect fit.
There's always a good deal somewhere, and I promise to help you find it and close it. Your real estate success story begins with strategic representation. Let's discuss how I can help you secure one of the last waterfront estate residences in Palm Beach County.
