Portofino South

About Portofino South

Portofino South is a 12-story full-service Intracoastal condominium at 3800 Washington Road in West Palm Beach. Built in 1971 with 140 residences, the building sits directly on the Intracoastal Waterway with panoramic views of Palm Beach Island, Mar-a-Lago, and the Atlantic Ocean. Features include a heated waterfront pool, sauna, day dock, 24-hour doorman, and on-site management — with spacious 1–3 bedroom floor plans and oversized balconies rarely found in newer developments.

Why Buyers Choose Portofino South

• ✦Direct Intracoastal frontage — panoramic views of Palm Beach Island and Mar-a-Lago
• ✦Full-service living: 24-hour doorman, on-site management, and secure lobby
• ✦Waterfront day dock — boating lifestyle on the Intracoastal
• ✦Oversized balconies and generous floor plans up to 1,900 sq ft
• ✦Quiet residential waterfront — minutes from Palm Beach, Worth Ave, and the airport

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Direct Intracoastal Living With Panoramic Palm Beach Views

Portofino South at 3800 Washington Road is positioned directly along the Intracoastal Waterway — not across the street from it. From many residences, the views take in Palm Beach Island, Mar-a-Lago, the Atlantic Ocean, and the downtown West Palm Beach skyline simultaneously. The 12-story tower sits on four acres of waterfront land, with oversized balconies designed around the water exposure in a way that newer, denser developments rarely replicate.

The building combines classic South Florida waterfront architecture with full-service amenities: 24-hour doorman, on-site management and maintenance, heated pool directly on the Intracoastal, sundeck with sauna and outdoor grilling areas, a waterfront day dock, and a fitness center. For buyers seeking genuine waterfront living with staffed building management — at a price point that Palm Beach Island itself cannot offer — Portofino South delivers a lifestyle experience that belongs in a different category than most South End comparables.

Spacious Floor Plans, Renovated Inventory, and Waterfront Character

Portofino South offers 1- to 3-bedroom residences up to approximately 1,900 square feet — floor plan scale that reflects 1970s construction values, when developers built for generous proportions rather than maximized unit counts. Many residences have been fully renovated with designer interiors, impact glass, and modern kitchens and baths, while others offer buyers the opportunity to customize a classic waterfront floor plan on their own terms. The mix of turnkey renovated units and renovation candidates gives the building appeal across buyer profiles.

Laundry configurations vary by residence and renovation status — buyers should verify in-unit or common laundry arrangements prior to purchase.

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Prime Southern Waterfront Location — Palm Beach at Your Doorstep

Located just north of the Southern Boulevard bridge, Portofino South offers a location that few WPB buildings can match for Palm Beach access. Palm Beach Island is directly across the Intracoastal. Worth Avenue, the Lake Trail, Palm Beach beaches, and Palm Beach International Airport are all within minutes. Downtown West Palm Beach is a short drive north along Flagler Drive.

The South End's quieter residential character sets Portofino South apart from the busier North Flagler and downtown corridors — less foot traffic, more established owner-occupant culture, and the kind of settled waterfront atmosphere that buyers coming from Palm Beach Island specifically seek. Contact DO Homes Group for current listings and a comparable sales review.

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