Here is why:

Toscana North has been going through a renaissance for the past few years. Compared to other luxury buildings in Palm Beach, Broward, and Dade Counties, Toscana North properties are a great value! The price per sq. ft. of the Toscana North condos for sale is VERY REASONABLE!

In addition, the HOA and condo fees are a good deal when you take into consideration all the amenities and services residents get here vs. what residents of other luxury communities pay in maintenance fees and the amenities and services they get for the money. Further, with the guidance and recommendations of the dedicated members of our Finance & Engineering Committees, our hard-working Board of Directors decided that collecting assessments to take care of our aging building was the right thing to do. The Toscana North assessments in the past few years have been extremely sensible compared to what other buildings by the coast were assessing their residents. Why? When you have 143 units, like Toscana North does, vs. a “boutique building” with only a few units, the cost of the repairs needed can be split among more unit owners. This keeps the cost of the condo/HOA fees, the repairs, and the assessments, lower for unit owners. While other buildings assessments were in the hundreds of thousands of dollars (some even as high as around $300,000 for a $26,000,000 building assessment), the Toscana North assessment was what we call “a spit in the ocean”, compared to what other buildings along the coast were charging. The Toscana North assessments for a medium size condo was under $40,000 total (to be paid in 4 equal installments from 2020 – 2023). Current owners have paid 3 of those installments and there is only 1 scheduled payment due July 1, 2023. The amount of that last assessment for a medium size condo is under $10,000. While other buildings have been happily and comfortably kicking the can down the road for years instead of diligently making sure that what needs to be done is done right, Toscana North has been leading the way and showing other buildings how things should be done to maintain a building and be financially responsible. Prospective buyers and real estate agents should know that those buildings that are proud to say that they have no assessments, are in for a big surprise. As of December 31, 2024, a condominium association may no longer refuse to fund (may not waive) or underfund the reserves for items required. “Florida’s Senate Bill SB 4-D was passed in May 2022, making it mandatory for all Florida condominium and cooperative buildings, three stories or higher, to undergo milestone inspections, structural inspections, to no longer allow for the waiver or reduction in the funding of reserves…” In addition, due to inflation, the cost of the Capital Improvements for Toscana North will be less than the amount other buildings will pay in the future for the same projects.

For more information about the Toscana North Capital Improvements and financials, contact the management company.

The Toscana North BOD’s vision for our building is that they want it to be the BEST BUILDING ALONG THE COAST. Yes, we are overachievers! Thank you. The Capital Improvement Projects that have been done and continue to be done are extensive. It all will get us where we deserve to be, way ahead of many of the other buildings by the coast when it comes to modernizing our property. The Toscana North Building is currently undergoing concrete restoration, the outside is being painted, and the building’s fire alarm system is being modernized. Toscana North will get new elegant and high-tech elevators in the near future and they will be more modern than most of the other buildings by the coast. Residents will be able to download an app and control the elevator from their own phone without having to touch the elevator buttons. That is what I call, pretty, pretty cool! The Toscana North lobby was recently remodeled and it includes a Coffee Café and a GAME ROOM with a ping pong table, a billiard’s table, and a poker table! Residents LOVE to gather and mingle in those common areas! The cooling towers were replaced in 2022 and the roof was repaired and sealed a few years ago. The Toscana North high-tech exercise room was renovated in 2016, and it is more modern and better equipped than the gyms at most of the other buildings along the coast.

In addition, something that makes Toscana North very special for its residents: it is the closest building to the Toscana Beach Club, therefore, the beach access is just steps-away. This is a HUGE plus!

The dedicated members of the Toscana North Social Committee have completely transformed the social life in our lovely building. Our community has never been more vibrant! We have weekly Canasta & Mah Jongg games, happy hours, brunches, themed parties, lectures, and outings to museums, restaurants, & other venues. The Toscana Book Club is also a welcome addition among the Toscana North residents. Toscana North has become the MOST SOCIAL building by the coast. Residents are happy to be here and past owners & renters that have moved away years ago are moving back because they missed their life in Toscana North. Residents of other buildings and towers come here to play cards, and mingle because this is where the fun is, and they are buying in Toscana North because they realize a good thing when they see it! Prospective tenants that looked at, and passed on, seasonal rentals in Toscana North last year, are regretting it because they are not happy with the life in their other communities where they rented…guess what… this is where they want to be…because they came to terms with the fact that it is worth every penny!

We have been living in Toscana North 12 years, and we have seen the transformation this building has gone through. While nothing in the world is perfect, and there are always things we can do better, Toscana North’s future is bright, very bright. We love it here, we play here, we work here, and we are so happy we get to enjoy the lifestyle & the friendships we have made in this beautiful building we call home. If you are an overachiever, this building is for you…if you are happy with a building that keeps kicking the can down the road, our lovely building is not for you.

Ready to buy in Toscana North? It’s your lucky day! We have 2 gorgeous condos for sale. The prices range from $1,800,000 to $2,000,000. THEY ARE EASY TO SHOW and a great value! Contact us at 561.715.0314 for details and to view these condos.

You are not only buying a beautiful condo, but also a fabulous lifestyle in a pet friendly resort-like luxury community by the beach.

Unit 1409 in Toscana North, Asking $2,000,000. $893 per sq. ft.

Unit 605 in Toscana North, Asking $1,800,000. $770 per sq. ft.

Are You ONLY Considering Remodeled Properties in Your Search? Think Again! Here Are Some Benefits of Buying a Toscana Condo That Has Not Been Updated:

– Buyers pay a $300,000 – $700,000 premium for properties that have been renovated, therefore, buyers will save a lot of money when buying a condo that has not been updated.
– Buyers can update the condo the way they like it, and not pay a fortune for someone else’s taste.
– When it comes to paying closing costs, and property taxes for the rest of their lives in that property, the buyers will not pay more because the property sold price was much higher.

Thinking of Renting a Condo Now, and Buying In a Year or Two? Consider this!

Renting a condo is great if you are still not sure where you want to buy, or are not ready yet. However, if you could buy now, you can put that rent money ($70,000 – $150,000 as an average in Toscana), towards updating the condo you buy instead! That expense will become an investment, a win, win.

Don’t miss your chance to buy a luxury oceanfront condo in Toscana North ! The condos we have listed are a bargain compared to what other luxury condos in the area are selling for.

Interested? Contact Ben & Mayra Stern, Realtors with Stern Realty and Toscana residents, at BenAndMayraStern@hotmail.com , call 561-908-2474 or text 561-715-0314.

Why Toscana in Highland Beach?

Compared to other luxury oceanfront communities in Palm Beach , Broward, & Dade Counties, Toscana properties are a great value! The price per sq. ft. of the Toscana condos for sale is VERY REASONABLE!

From the http://www.MansionGlobal.com website: Article by KATE TALERICO, MARCH 24, 2023.”Beachfront condos in Fort Lauderdale sell for around $2,000 a square foot, compared to $6,000 to $7,000 a square foot in Miami.”

In addition, the HOA and condo fees are a good deal when you take into consideration all the amenities and services residents get here vs. what residents of other luxury communities pay in maintenance fees and the amenities and services they get for the money.

Further, Toscana properties can be rented right away (no waiting period to rent after a new buyer purchases the property), and they can be rented twice a year, for a period of 3 months minimum each time. This flexibility makes Toscana a very sound investment since property owners can benefit from renting their condo during those months that they are not enjoying it. Buying real estate in a desirable community like Toscana is a great way to diversify your portfolio, especially when property values keep increasing and the stock market is not doing that well.

With the stock market being so volatile, investing in a great community like Toscana sounds like a perfect decision. The National Association of Realtors stated: “Homeownership is the largest source of wealth among families”.

Also, Toscana is one of the few beachfront communities that is pet friendly ! No size restrictions! Toscana is the perfect place for property buyers with furry friends. Toscana has dog walking areas with benches and waste stations around the perimeter of the community. Having a pet is a great way to meet your neighbors.

Toscana is a three-building, full-service luxury oceanfront community located just south of Delray Beach and North of Boca Raton, on the west side of A1A between the Intracoastal & the Atlantic Ocean. Toscana has a private beach club and beach for residents to enjoy year-round. The elegant Toscana Beach Club has beautiful ocean views, a social room, kitchen, showers, locker rooms, and a BBQ area with tables overlooking the ocean. This is the perfect place for happy hours with your family and neighbors! The Toscana private beach has lounge beach chairs with canopies, and Toscana attendants that provide residents and their guests with towels and water. Read a book by the sandy beach, pick up some shells, ride some waves, or go for a peaceful walk on the beach. Latitudes, the oceanfront restaurant at the Delray Sands Hotel, is just a short walk away and it’s open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Toscana is a resort style 24-hour manned-gated community with 2 clay tennis courts, a bocce ball court, and a shuffleboard court. Toscana Towers has 3 heated pools and 2 hot tubs with attendants, cabana baths, towel and water service. Each Toscana Tower has a fitness center, sauna, steam room, locker room, billiards room, social room, TV room, business center, kitchen, private coded elevator access to most apartments, underground parking, valet parking from 8 am to midnight, 24-hour concierge service & staff, private air-conditioned storage, bicycle storage, and on-site maintenance & management. Each Toscana Tower has 2 electric car charging stations!

Skip the fancy club membership and buy a condo in Toscana instead! You will enjoy the resort-style amenities and oceanfront living, but you will be saving a fortune. Because there is no nickel-and-diming here for daily services like they do in those exclusive private clubs, Toscana is the perfect place for those savvy luxury buyers that appreciate a good value. For those who understand, there is a difference.

Why Highland Beach Florida?

Location, location, location! “Highland Beach is the safest town in Florida and the fortieth safest in the nation”, as per the 2022 Travel Pulse article: The Safest City in Each State Ranked. Voted “Best Places to Retire in the East Coast”, #1 in Florida and #3 in the Nation in 2022 by Stacker ( https://stacker.com/real-estate/best-places-retire-east-coast ) and Niche.com ( https://www.niche.com/places-to-live/search/best-places-to-retire/ ). Furthermore, Highland Beach is one of the most exclusive coastal towns in the US. It is also one of the highest income per capita towns in the USA. Highland Beach’s zip code 33487 ranked #24 on the list of the wealthiest zip codes in Florida by the South Florida Business Journal. The roughly three mile stretch of beach in the Town of Highland Beach provides its residents with a place to escape their busy lives. Additionally, the beach also serves as critical nesting grounds for endangered sea turtles. Highland Beach has its own library overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. The library is just steps away from Toscana. Many Toscana residents enjoy picking up a book at the library and participating in the many events this hidden treasure provides to its residents (discussion groups, book clubs, yoga classes, concerts, art exhibits, dancing lessons, and more!).

Highland Beach is a very peaceful, small, & exclusive beach town that is located close to major cities: the hip City of Delray Beach, the exclusive city of Boca Raton, the quaint town of Deerfield Beach, the lively city of Ft. Lauderdale, and the iconic town of Palm Beach. There are lots of attractions nearby. Highland Beach is just 5 minutes away from famed Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach, and Boca Raton’s Downtown. The coastal town of Deerfield Beach is located just 10 minutes away, and the exclusive city of Palm Beach is just about 20 minutes away. There are lots of things to do and attractions nearby, such as: the Town Center at Boca Raton, Mizner Park, the shops at Royal Palm Place, and Worth Avenue. Residents and visitors can rent a boat for the day, or go on a cruise through the Intracoastal Waterway. They can go surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, or just take a relaxing walk by the beach! A brewery tour is always a great choice too! There are many beautiful local parks and museums nearby, and the restaurant choices are endless! Golf is extremely popular among Highland Beach residents since there are so many public and private golf courses around the area. For tennis & pickleball players, the Delray Tennis Center is only about 7 minutes away from Highland Beach. It is an awesome tennis center! The cities nearby organize many street festivals throughout the year and they are a fun activity for residents of all ages.

The possibilities are endless when it is sunny outside and you live in Highland Beach! Highland Beach is 30 minutes away from 2 major airports and 7 minutes away from the Boca Raton Airport, which makes this location even more desirable.

Are you sold on the LIFESTYLE yet? Ready to buy in Toscana Highland Beach? Contact Ben & Mayra Stern, Realtors with Stern Realty and Toscana residents:

BenAndMayraStern@hotmail.com

call 561-908-2474 or text 561-715-0314

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