Azure in Palm Beach Gardens: A Complete Guide to the Buildings, Residences, and Amenities
Azure is a gated waterfront condominium community at 2700 and 2720 Donald Ross Road in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410, on the west bank of the Intracoastal Waterway at the border of Palm Beach Gardens and Juno Beach. Developed by Frankel Enterprises and completed in two phases in 2016 and 2018, Azure comprises 99 residences across two five-story buildings on a 14-acre site with more than 1,300 feet of marina frontage. It is widely regarded as the premier luxury condominium address in the Northern Palm Beaches, and its residences are among the largest condominium floor plans in the region.
This guide covers the community's history, its two buildings, the residences themselves, the full amenity program, the marina, and current market context. It draws on Palm Beach County property records, community sources, and the perspective of Donna Lederman of Waterfront Properties, the top-producing agent in Azure's history, with more than $85 million in Azure sales and roughly one of every three resales in the community.
"The biggest compliment I get at Azure is when people ask me, 'Do you live here?'" Lederman says. "That's how well I know it."
Where Azure Is Located
Azure sits at the southwest corner of Donald Ross Road and the Intracoastal Waterway, directly adjacent to the Loggerhead Marina. The location places residents roughly one mile from the Atlantic Ocean at Juno Beach and about twenty minutes by boat from the Jupiter Inlet.
By car, Azure is minutes from the Donald Ross Road corridor's dining and shopping, Downtown Abacoa, and the PGA Boulevard corridor, including The Gardens Mall, Downtown Palm Beach Gardens, and Legacy Place. Palm Beach International Airport is approximately fourteen miles south, and private aviation is available even closer at North Palm Beach County Airport. The community is also directly across Donald Ross Road from the Frenchman's Creek area and a short drive from the golf and club communities of the Northern Palm Beaches, including Admirals Cove and Frenchman's Reserve.
The Story Behind Azure
Azure was developed by Frankel Enterprises, the family development firm led by Tom Frankel. The Frankel family's Northern Palm Beaches track record includes Admirals Cove in Jupiter, Valencia at Abacoa, and San Michele, and Azure was conceived as a condominium expression of that estate-home standard: a "boutique" community with a manned gate, garden grounds, palm-lined paver drives, and a waterside fountain at its center, rather than a high-rise tower on a small parcel.
The community was built in two phases. The first building, 2700 Donald Ross Road, was completed in 2016. The second building, 2720 Donald Ross Road, followed in 2018. Interiors were designed in collaboration with Decorators Unlimited of South Florida, with contemporary kitchens built around Thermador appliance packages.
That vintage matters more than it might seem. About 90 percent of the condominium buildings in Palm Beach County are 20 years old or older, which makes newer construction genuinely scarce in this market; Azure stands nearly alone among recently built luxury condos in the northern county. "High ceilings, newer construction, a little more modernized, and great use of space," is how Lederman sums up what the 2016 and 2018 buildings offer that older towers cannot.
The Two Buildings
Azure's two buildings share a consistent architecture and amenity program but differ slightly in size, according to Palm Beach County tax records:
2700 Donald Ross Road (Building One, completed 2016). The original building contains 44 residences arranged on floors two through five, with twelve residences on each of floors two and four, eleven on the third floor, and nine on the fifth. The count reflects two pairs of residences that owners have combined into single homes, a hallmark of how buyers have customized the building over time. One of those combinations produced the largest single residence at Azure, a five-bedroom home of approximately 5,934 square feet under air. The ground level houses parking, lobby, and back-of-house space.
2720 Donald Ross Road (Building Two, completed 2018). The second building is slightly larger, with 55 residences, also on floors two through five: fourteen residences on each of floors two through four and thirteen on the fifth floor.
In both buildings, living levels begin on the second floor, so every residence at Azure is elevated above ground level. "It's five stories, and only four of them have residences," Lederman explains. "The first floor is your amenities, parking, and staffing, and the residences are on floors two through five."
The Residences
Azure's floor plans are its defining feature. Residences range from approximately 2,636 to 5,934 square feet under air, with total footprints including terraces reaching nearly 7,000 square feet, based on county records for the 2025 tax roll. The unit mix is roughly balanced between two- and three-bedroom plans, with a smaller number of four-bedroom homes and a single five-bedroom residence.
"The units are big; they live like a house. Wide hallways," Lederman says. "Very few condos in my mind are as open and expansive as Azure. A lot of condos are cookie-cutter with lots of nooks and crannies." She points to the community's 3,282-square-foot three-bedroom-with-study plan as an example of how efficiently the space works.
The largest plans are a genuine rarity in the market. County records confirm that exactly ten residences at Azure exceed 4,000 square feet under air: two in the 2700 building and eight in the 2720 building. "In our area, to have a four-bedroom condo around 4,000 square feet, there are very, very few in northern Palm Beach County," Lederman notes.
Signature features of the residences include private elevator entry, with residents stepping directly from a privately keyed elevator into their home; great-room layouts with high ceilings, reaching up to thirteen feet in select fifth-floor residences; oversized covered terraces oriented to marina, Intracoastal, and garden views; and custom kitchens and baths with Thermador appliances, quartz counters, and custom cabinetry. Every residence also receives two assigned spaces in the exhaust-controlled first-floor parking garage, an air-conditioned owner's storage room, and access to a dedicated service elevator.
The buildings also include practical engineering touches that owners appreciate over time. "The AC units aren't inside the residences; they're in a hallway, so they can be serviced from outside," Lederman explains. "They're about privacy."
Views and the Most Sought-After Exposures
Ask what drives value inside Azure and the answer is consistent. "View is number one, and view and floor go together," Lederman says. "I've had second-floor units with great views sell over fourth-floor units. First is view, second is floor plan."
The premium exposures face the marina and the Intracoastal to the east and south, where the water views stretch across the yacht basin. Residences nearer the entrance drive look over Azure's gardens, fountain, and palm-lined grounds, and offer buyers an attractive way into the community. The marina view has a particular quality after dark, when the harbor fills with boat lights. "At dusk, when all the lights start turning on, the place sells itself," Lederman says of evening showings.
Amenities at Azure
Azure's amenity program spans the waterfront side of the 14-acre site and both buildings. The community is anchored by a grand entrance experience: a 24/7 manned gatehouse, a landscaped drive, and a waterside fountain framed by gardens and walking paths.
Outdoor amenities center on the marina-facing pool terrace. The community offers two outdoor heated swimming pools, a walk-in resort-style pool and a dedicated lap pool, along with two heated spas, Monaco-styled poolside cabanas, outdoor grilling areas, a poolside bar with catering kitchen, a party fire pit, and shaded seating along the waterfront. A walking path runs the length of the property with views of the marina, gardens, and fountain.
Indoor amenities include a fitness center with computerized aerobics stations, group fitness space, a golf simulator and putting green, massage rooms, saunas and steam rooms, and men's and women's locker rooms. Social spaces include a residents' club room with game tables, a card room, a conference room and business center. Spaces are also available in a climate-controlled Private Reserve wine storage cellar for wine connoisseurs. Concierge service is a defining part of daily life at Azure. "The concierge, there isn't anything they won't do, and they do it for everybody," Lederman says.
Life at Azure
What distinguishes Azure as much as its architecture is the community that has formed inside it. The calendar includes two book clubs, card and mahjong groups, a monthly event during season, and welcome parties for new residents. Groups of neighbors organize pickleball sessions and golf outings together, and it is common for residents to socialize as a building.
"People who move into a condo are often looking for more than a place to live," Lederman observes. "They're looking for friends, like-minded people." By her estimate, only about 30 percent of residents live at Azure year-round, which makes that built-in social fabric especially valuable for seasonal owners arriving each fall. The community is also pet-friendly, subject to association rules.
The building's service culture extends to everyday upkeep. "If your light's out, they'll send somebody. If you have a problem, they'll send maintenance and try to handle it in-house before you have to hire someone," Lederman says. The newness of the construction shows up at resale time too: "Whenever we get something under contract at Azure and it goes through inspection, the worst thing I get is an old drip mark under a faucet or a GFI not working."
Building Operations and Financials
Among agents and residents, Azure has a reputation for being unusually well run. "Azure is financially one of the most sound buildings around," Lederman says, noting that the association has not levied a special assessment in years and that the developer transition to resident control went smoothly, without the disputes that often accompany turnover at condominium communities. For buyers comparing associations in an era of rising condo fees and reserve requirements across Florida, the building's financial condition is consistently one of its strongest selling points.
The Marina and Boating Lifestyle
Azure's site includes over 1,300 feet of frontage on the adjacent Loggerhead Marina, and yacht slips are available for vessels up to 120 feet. On-site marina and fuel services mean owners can keep a substantial boat steps from their residence, and the position on a protected, semi-private yacht basin off the Intracoastal Waterway is considered one of the finest in the Palm Beach Gardens, North Palm Beach, and Jupiter area. From the marina, it is a short cruise north to the Jupiter Inlet and the Atlantic, or south along the Intracoastal toward Palm Beach.
One point of frequent confusion is worth clarifying: the marina slips are leased, not owned or deeded with the residences, and the marina operates as its own facility with its own amenities, separate from the Azure association. Boaters at the marina do not use Azure's pools or club spaces, and residents who want a slip arrange it directly with the marina.
Azure by the Numbers
Figures below reflect Palm Beach County property records for the 2025 tax roll, recorded sales, and unit counts confirmed by Donna Lederman.
Azure contains 99 residences: 44 at 2700 Donald Ross Road and 55 at 2720 Donald Ross Road. Residences range from approximately 2,636 to 5,934 square feet under air. Recorded arm's-length resales over the past twenty-four months have generally ranged from just under $2 million to over $6 million, with recent trades commonly near or above $1,000 per square foot of living area for well-finished residences. In April 2026, a fifth-floor residence sold for $6.5 million, an all-time record for the community, in a sale handled by Lederman as listing agent.
Because inventory is limited, only a handful of Azure residences typically trade in a given year, and the largest floor plans come to market infrequently. Timing follows the seasonal rhythm of the Northern Palm Beaches market. "If there's something on the market in the summertime, that's the best time to buy," Lederman advises buyers. "Sellers are tired of their product sitting on the market, and they're more apt to make a deal over the summer. Once you start getting closer to season, they feel they can hold their pricing."
Who Azure Suits
Azure was designed for buyers who want single-family scale without single-family upkeep: downsizers leaving large homes in Admirals Cove, Bears Club, Frenchman’s Creek, Old Palm, and similar communities; seasonal residents who value lock-and-leave security with full concierge support; and boaters who want their yacht within sight of their terrace. The combination of oversized floor plans, private elevator entry, and a manned-gate, garden-style setting is rare among South Florida condominiums, which more commonly trade land and privacy for tower height.
Above all, Azure offers effortless ownership. The concierge and on-site staff handle the day-to-day, maintenance is managed in-house, and the gated, fully staffed setting means owners can lock the door, travel for months, and return to a home that is exactly as they left it. For seasonal residents especially, the appeal is simple: arrive, and the season starts. Everything else is already taken care of. For owners looking to rent in the offseason, you can at Azure.
Talk to the Azure Expert
Whether you are considering a purchase at Azure or thinking about listing your residence, Donna Lederman of Waterfront Properties is the community's most experienced resource, with more Azure sales than any agent in its history. Call or text Donna at 561.756.7851 to discuss current availability, values, and timing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Azure
Where is Azure located?
Azure is located at 2700 and 2720 Donald Ross Road in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410, on the Intracoastal Waterway adjacent to the Loggerhead Marina, about one mile from the ocean at Juno Beach.
How many units are in Azure, and when was it built?
Azure contains 99 residences in two five-story buildings, per Donna Lederman. The 2700 building (44 residences) was completed in 2016 and the 2720 building (55 residences) in 2018. Some online sources cite 100, 101 or 113 units; in reality some units in the 2700 building have been combined resulting in 99 separate residences.
How large are the condos at Azure?
Residences range from approximately 2,636 to 5,934 square feet under air, in two- to five-bedroom layouts, with total footprints including terraces approaching 7,000 square feet for the largest homes. Exactly ten residences exceed 4,000 square feet under air, making them among the largest condominium floor plans in the Northern Palm Beaches.
How much do condos at Azure cost?
Recorded resales over the past two years have generally ranged from just under $2 million to approximately $5.2 million with a median sale price of $3.6 million, depending on floor, exposure, size, and finishes, with recent sales frequently around or above $1,000 per square foot of living area. The community's record sale, in April 2026, reached $6.5 million.
What amenities does Azure have?
Amenities include a 24/7 manned gate, concierge services, two heated pools and two spas, poolside cabanas and grilling areas, a fitness center, golf simulator and putting green, massage rooms, saunas and steam rooms, a club room, card room, business center, wine storage cellar, garage parking with two assigned spaces per residence, and air-conditioned owner storage.
Can I keep a boat at Azure?
Yes. Azure adjoins the Loggerhead Marina along more than 1,300 feet of waterfront, with slips available for yachts up to 120 feet and on-site marina and fuel services. Slips are leased from the marina rather than owned with the residences. The Jupiter Inlet is roughly a twenty-minute cruise away.
Is traffic noise an issue at Azure?
For the large majority of residences, no. The community is set back from Donald Ross Road behind its gatehouse, gardens, and landscaped drive, and marina-side residences face south over the water, away from the road. From inside a marina-side home, what you hear is the harbor, not the road.
Who developed Azure?
Azure was developed by Frankel Enterprises, led by Tom Frankel, the family firm behind Admirals Cove, Valencia at Abacoa, and San Michele in the Northern Palm Beaches.
Are pets allowed at Azure?
Pets are permitted at Azure, subject to the condominium association's current rules. Buyers should confirm size, number, and breed provisions with the association during due diligence.
How does Azure compare to other Palm Beach Gardens condos?
Azure trades tower height for land: a 14-acre gated, garden-style setting with only five stories, floor plans substantially larger than most area condominiums, and direct marina access. Its 2016 and 2018 construction also sets it apart in a county where roughly 90 percent of condominium buildings are estimated to be 20 years old or older. For buyers moving from large single-family homes in the area's club communities, it is often the closest condominium equivalent to estate living on the water.
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