$450,000

Set at the highest point in La Jolla de Palmas, this two-bedroom, two-bath condo has the kind of ocean view that stops people mid-sentence; on a clear day, you can see all the way to Vieques. Unit B20 puts you above it all, literally, with a vantage point most of the building simply cannot match, and the elevation brings a steady breeze that most units at Palmas Del Mar never get. The main level is built around that view. The living and dining area open straight onto an expansive balcony overlooking the Caribbean Sea, so the ocean becomes part of the room rather than something you glance at through a window; morning coffee or evening cocktails, either way, the horizon does the work. The kitchen is a good size and opens onto its own interior courtyard, which brings in natural light and real cross-ventilation, so the whole floor stays bright and breezy without leaning on the AC. Head upstairs and you will find a guest bathroom, a guest bedroom, and a primary suite with its own ensuite bath. Both bedrooms carry high ceilings and both look out over that same ocean view, so waking up here means waking up to Vieques on the horizon rather than a wall or a parking lot. Two assigned parking spaces come with the unit, no hunting for a spot after a day at the beach. La Jolla de Palmas is a gated community with its own gazebo and pool, a quiet corner to unwind that still feels connected to the neighbors around you. It sits inside Palmas Del Mar, Puerto Rico's premier resort community on the island's east coast, where the amenities are simply part of daily life. Residents have two championship golf courses, the Palm and the Flamboyán, the Palmas Athletic Club for tennis and pickleball, an equestrian center for riders of any level, the Yacht Club Marina, and three miles of beach along the Caribbean and Atlantic coastlines. Families also have Palmas Academy, the community's bilingual private school, a genuine draw for buyers relocating with children. Restaurants, shops, services, and easy access from San Juan round out the picture. Few places on the island combine ocean views this dramatic with a lifestyle this complete. La Jolla HOA: 514 monthly | Palmas del Mar HOA: 1,300 yearly