Hillsboro Beach Luxury Real Estate: The Hillsboro Mile and Rosewood Residences
Hillsboro Beach, which the town calls Florida’s “Magnificent Mile,” is a narrow Broward County peninsula about 3 miles long and about 900 feet wide at its widest, with an official population of approximately 2,000, per the town. The new development we track there is Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach: 92 residences, estimated delivery 2027, per our new-developments card.
Hillsboro Beach is a small Broward County town between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic. This page is the evergreen reference for the town: what its own website says about its size and character, what the town record shows for the one new development on its main road, and what to ask for before reserving. Dated market data lives elsewhere, and we link to it below rather than repeat it.
Florida’s “Magnificent Mile”
The Town of Hillsboro Beach titles its About page “Florida’s Magnificent Mile.” The page says the town is on a narrow peninsula between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean, with its southern boundary marked by the Hillsboro Inlet and the historic Hillsboro Lighthouse. The town’s total length is about 3 miles, and at its widest it is only about 900 feet, according to the same page.
One road. The town says it has only one road, running north-south for its entire length, with views of large estate homes and beachside condominiums. Confirm access, parking and guest rules for any specific building in its documents.
The lighthouse. The Hillsboro Lighthouse is one of the town’s most prominent attractions, per the town. Its About page says the light was put into service in 1907, extends 138 feet and is open for tours on a very limited basis through the Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation Society.
The inlet. At the south end of town, the Hillsboro Inlet gives boats passage between the Intracoastal and the Atlantic, and the town says a marina inside the inlet has a fleet of charter boats for fishing trips and other excursions. The town also says it protects a high concentration of sea turtle nests during nesting season; its website also carries a Sea Turtles Lighting Information page.
For the wider county, see our Fort Lauderdale market page, and for another Broward oceanfront project, the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Pompano Beach.
Scale and privacy: a town of about 2,000
The town’s official population is approximately 2,000, according to its About page, which adds that the population increases significantly in the winter months as property owners return to occupy their residences seasonally. The same page describes the town as almost exclusively residential: approximately 50 single-family residences, with everyone else living in condominiums, one hotel for visitors and no commercial properties within the town.
Because the town says it has no commercial properties, everyday retail and dining sit outside its limits. Suits buyers who want a residential barrier-island setting and accept that.
How this page differs from our other Hillsboro coverage. Our October 14 comparison of Hillsboro Beach, Highland Beach and Manalapan weighs three towns for a roughly $10M buyer. Our September 2026 market data report holds the dated sales tables, and our Rosewood market guide is a dated news piece. This page stays with town facts and the project record.
Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach
Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach is the new development we track in the town. Our Rosewood Residences page has the full project profile. As of October 17, 2026:
- Price: from $5.95M per our new-developments card (subject to change).
- Scale: 92 residences, 70 oceanfront and 22 Intracoastal, per our card.
- Timing: estimated delivery 2027, with first closings anticipated in late 2026 (developers, Aug 2026), per our card. Confirm the schedule for a specific residence with the sales gallery.
What our project page describes. Related Group is developing the project with partners Rosewood Hotels & Resorts and Dezer Development. The page describes a 10-story beachfront tower of 70 homes and a three-story Intracoastal low-rise of 22 villas, designed by Arquitectonica with interiors by Piet Boon, with residences from about 2,800 to 6,400 square feet.
What the town record shows. The town’s website lists a “Rosewood Development” page and a land-development page for 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile. Those pages include a development order for a variance for a 10-story building dated January 11, 2022, a site plan approval dated February 1, 2022, and a rezoning ordinance (ORD 2024-11) for 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile dated December 3, 2024. These are dated entries on the town’s pages, not a statement of the project’s current status; read the town’s pages for the full record and conditions.
Documents to request
- Current price sheet and availability for the line, floor and view you are considering. Card prices are entry points, not quotes.
- Floor plans with interior square footage and terrace dimensions.
- Deposit schedule in writing, including how much is held in escrow and when each installment is due. Our guide to pre-construction deposits in Floridaexplains how deposits are held.
- Condominium documents required by Section 718.503, Florida Statutes, including the declaration and the estimated operating budget.
- Rental rules. Ask for the leasing restrictions in writing. The town’s site also carries a Vacation Rental Registration Form, so ask how town registration interacts with the association’s rules.
- The closing timeline, including how much written notice the contract requires before closing.
For the wider pipeline, browse our new-developments board.
Sources: Town of Hillsboro Beach, About Hillsboro Beach (townofhillsborobeach.com/252/About-Hillsboro-Beach), Community Info (/31/Community-Info), Rosewood Development (/550/Rosewood-Development) and Land Development 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile (/471/Land-Development-1174-1185-Hillsboro-Mil), all accessed Oct. 17, 2026; Haute Residence new-developments board (accessed Oct. 17, 2026). Prices, availability and delivery dates are subject to change.
FAQ: Hillsboro Beach Luxury Real Estate
How long is Hillsboro Beach?
About 3 miles, and about 900 feet at its widest, according to the Town of Hillsboro Beach’s About page. The town sits on a narrow peninsula between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean.
How many people live in Hillsboro Beach?
The town’s official population is approximately 2,000, per the Town of Hillsboro Beach. The town says the population increases significantly in the winter months as property owners return for the season.
Which branded residence is being built in Hillsboro Beach?
Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach, on the Hillsboro Mile. Our new-developments card lists 92 residences (70 oceanfront and 22 Intracoastal), from $5.95M (subject to change) and estimated delivery in 2027, with first closings anticipated in late 2026 (developers, Aug 2026).
Does Hillsboro Beach have shops or restaurants?
The town says there are no commercial properties within its limits and only one hotel for visitors. That means everyday shopping and dining sit outside the town.