What is the size and type of Bear Island community?
Bear Island is a manned-gated community of 227 single-family homes built by Burg & DiVosta in West Palm Beach, FL.
Bear Island is a 227-home manned-gated HOA community in West Palm Beach, FL 33409, managed by Miami Management, Inc. It oversees common areas and front-yard maintenance while residents access additional parks, pools, and tennis through the Villages of Palm Beach Lakes POA; it is surrounded by optional Bear Lakes Country Club golf courses. HOA fees and full governing documents details are available via the management company or official site; specific current fees not listed on public pages.
Bear Island Homeowners Association, Inc. is a Florida not-for-profit corporation that manages the common areas of a manned-gated community of 227 single-family homes in West Palm Beach, Florida. The HOA oversees maintenance of streets, sidewalks, common areas, entrance, gatehouse, and front-yard landscaping while homeowners handle their individual properties.
Specific current monthly or quarterly fees, transfer fees, capital contributions, or special assessments are not detailed in publicly available sources on the official website; real estate listings indicate approximate monthly amounts around $486-$547 in recent years, but exact figures and inclusions should be verified directly with the management company.
Architectural Control Committee approval is required for exterior changes including painting, alterations, landscaping modifications (front yard), fences, roofs, pools, and spas. Homeowners maintain their homes, backyards, roofs, driveways, and replace plants/sod/trees in front yards; the HOA maintains front-yard grass and shrubs per an approved plant list. Parking, vehicle, pet, and leasing rules are governed by the Declaration and Rules & Regulations.
Bear Island provides 24/7 manned gated security and front-yard maintenance. Residents have access via the Villages of Palm Beach Lakes POA to three parks (Faircloth, Perini, Saratoga) featuring swimming pools, tennis courts, playgrounds, grills, and play areas. The community is surrounded by the private Bear Lakes Country Club with two Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses (optional membership).
Residents enjoy a secure, well-maintained gated environment with convenient access to golf course views, recreational facilities through the master POA, and proximity to urban amenities in West Palm Beach. The community emphasizes property upkeep and a friendly atmosphere for comfortable South Florida living.
HOA Name: Bear Island Homeowners Association, Inc.
Management Company: Miami Management, Inc. (MMI of the Palm Beaches)
Phone Number: 561-686-7818
Email Address: DLucas@miamimanagement.com (Property Manager Donna Lucas); Elay@miamimanagement.com (Assistant Erica Lay)
Website: https://bearisland.us/2.0/
Mailing Address: 11770 US Highway One, Suite 501E, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33408
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
The community features homes built by Burg & DiVosta with many offering views of Bear Lakes Country Club golf courses. It is part of the larger Villages of Palm Beach Lakes, providing additional recreational access. Sustainability or specific awards are not detailed in sources.
Bear Island offers a secure, landscaped gated residential setting with shared amenities through its master association and convenient location in West Palm Beach, managed by a dedicated HOA and professional property management.
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Public sources checked include the official Bear Island HOA website (bearisland.us/2.0/), the 2024 Welcome Pamphlet PDF, Florida Community Network listings, multiple 2024-2026 real estate MLS listings (Redfin, ZFC, etc.), and ZoomInfo. Important gaps include full current fee schedules, complete rules from resident-only sections, and detailed demographics not published on public pages.
Bear Island is a manned-gated community of 227 single-family homes built by Burg & DiVosta in West Palm Beach, FL.
Miami Management, Inc. (MMI of the Palm Beaches) manages the HOA with contact via the official website.
Residents have access to three POA parks with pools and tennis courts, plus proximity to Bear Lakes Country Club golf courses (optional membership).
Exact current fees are not listed on the public HOA website; approximate figures appear in recent real estate listings but should be confirmed with management.