Condo in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL · 72 units · built 1975
Water Glades Tower 100
5540 N Ocean Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33404-2508
Overview
Water Glades offers stunning ocean and beach views, great balconies, and a newly renovated lobby in the North Tower. While long-term residents and visitors often praise the beautiful location, scenic platform bridges, and overall atmosphere, recent experiences highlight ongoing concerns with management turnover and staff responsiveness. Rules enforcement is a recurring point of discussion, with some finding policies rigid while others enjoy the peaceful environment.
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At a glance
Facts, not verdicts- Structure
- Built 1975
- Milestone
- Inspection applies
- Flood
- Being verified
- Wind
- Being verified
- Fees
- Being verified
- Reviews
- 3 themes
72 residential units on record.
Is Water Glades Tower 100 safe? Structure & milestone status
Applicability is a factual classification — it does not indicate that any inspection is overdue or that a building has a problem.
What are the HOA fees at Water Glades Tower 100?
Fee information for this building is being verified from public records.
Local condo market — West Palm Beach, FL 33404
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What is the flood risk at Water Glades Tower 100?
Flood and wind exposure for this building are being verified from FEMA and county records.
Permits & activity
Permit activity is being compiled from the county building department index.
What residents say about living at Water Glades Tower 100
What works
What doesn't
Ongoing, not one-off
- Management responsiveness — raised repeatedly, 2019-2026
Recently addressed
Criticized in earlier reviews, then improved.
Aggregated from public reviews. No individuals are named.
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Frequently asked
Is Water Glades Tower 100 safe to live in?
Aedificio doesn't grade or judge buildings. What we can tell you is factual, and as a building of 3+ stories it falls under Florida SB 4-D milestone-inspection requirements. Applicability is a regulatory classification and does not indicate any problem. For a professional assessment, consult a licensed inspector.
What are the HOA fees at Water Glades Tower 100?
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Does Water Glades Tower 100 require a milestone inspection?
Yes — as a building of three or more stories it is within the class covered by Florida SB 4-D milestone inspections. This is a factual classification about the building class; Aedificio does not publish whether an inspection is complete or overdue.
Can you get a mortgage on a condo here?
Condo mortgage eligibility depends on the project's "warrantability" (Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac criteria: owner-occupancy, reserves, litigation, insurance). Aedificio surfaces the public inputs; your lender makes the warrantability determination.
Is Water Glades Tower 100 in a flood zone?
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