Southgate, Tequesta, FL Homes for Sale

The homes at Southgate are in desirable Tequesta, the town just north of Jupiter. These Tequesta Homes and Real Estate for sale in this beautiful and peaceful development were built of wood frame or CBS construction in the 1960s, giving this neighborhood a great “old Florida” look and feel. The ranch style dwellings are on up to 1/4 acre lots and are close to Jonathan Dickenson State Park. Tree-lined streets and lush tropical vegetation define Southgate. To get here take Federal Highway (US Route 1) north of Jupiter to County Line Road, then turn left (west) to left on Southgate Drive. Some homes at Southgate are in Martin County which offers a lower millage tax rate. There is no HOA in this neighborhood.

Tequesta, which began in 1957, is a sweet little town which has the ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, many golf courses, shopping centers, beautiful homes and condominiums. And best of all, it is sparsely populated. The Jupiter Lighthouse, the iconic symbol of Jupiter, is also actually in Tequesta.

Tequesta children attend school in Jupiter, which has some of the best public and private schools in Palm Beach County. Besides great schools, you’ll enjoy swimming and sunbathing at Jupiter beach, boating and fishing, hiking, surfing, and other fun outdoor activities. The Jupiter Inlet is a fun place to fish and visit. Busch Wildlife Center is a great place to visit rescued animals, including bears and Florida panthers. The Gardens Mall and Downtown and Midtown at the Gardens are all just a short drive away in neighboring Palm Beach Gardens. Palm Beach State College is also close by on PGA Boulevard. Jupiter is home to Florida Atlantic University’s (FAU) Honors College campus. Roger Dean Stadium is in downtown Abacoa for spring training baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins.