Time to trim the trees

Jupiter Farms is a great place to live!  We have no restrictive HOA rules, plenty of room to ride and quarter horses or backyard chickens (try that in Abacoa!), plenty of wildlife and lots of trees.  Although the hurricanes of 2004, Frances and Jean, took down hundreds if not thousands of trees, we still have plenty and since the power wires on not buried out here, the trees have to be trimmed periodically.

So one of the largest companies that handles clearing for utility lines has been working in the Farms.  Today, I watched from my home office as they trimmed the pines that line the front of my house.

Jupiter Farms tree trimming

This crew was very efficient and stopped, did their work and were gone in probably under 30 minutes.  I watched in amazement as the trimmer maneuvered his bucket between the power lines to get to my trees.

Richard Sites

If you are looking for a home here in the Farms, I have lived here 12 years and can show you the best locations and some great values.  You can reach me at 561-762-4073 or if you prefer email use coastalflrealestate@gmail.com.  If you would like to search yourself, the fastest MLS search available can be found at Coastal Florida Real Estate.

Jupiter Farms morning

Jupiter Farms is a dedicated equestrian area of about 16 square miles just west of the Town of Jupiter.  Homes for sale in Jupiter Farms are on sites of 1.25 acres or more.  In fact, in our neighboring community homes for sale in Ranch Colony sit on up to 20 acres.

Morning is beautiful here in the country.  During an early morning walk you will hear the air filled with songbirds and since backyard chickens are gaining popularity you can hear roosters near and far.  And since there are no restrictive homeowners association covenants here so once in awhile you can hear a donkey braying.

Here's what dawn looked like this AM.

If you are looking for a home in Jupiter Farms, there are plenty on the market and they start near $ 100,000 in price.  I have lived here 22 years and can show you the best values and locations.  You can contact me at 561-762-4073 or coastalflrealestate@gmail.com.  Or if you want to search the MLS yourself, you can find the fastest MLS search results at Coastal Florida Real Estate.

Cold front pushing thru the Farms now

Here in Jupiter Farms we live in Big Sky country.  So when foul weather approaches we can see it coming from a distance.

Jupiter Farms cold front approaching

This winter we have had exceptionally warm temperatures.  In fact, the high today was predicted to be 81.  But that was before this cold front came through.  When we get a cold front the states to our north sometimes get tornadoes.  

Last winter we had exceptionally cold weather and we saw a lot of cold damage to our tropical vegetation.  Still, cold for us is not cold by northern standards.  So if the temperature drops into the 50's or 60's it's really OK and usually returns to the 70's by day three.

Jupiter Farms



Then it is back to the golf courses and beaches...which is exactly why we live here.  I have lived in Jupiter and enjoyed the beaches for 22 years.  Jupiter Farms is the hidden jewel in Palm Beach County and yet only 15 minutes from the ocean.

If you are looking at homes for sale in Jupiter Farms, you can use the fastest MLS search available by visiting Coastal Florida Real Estate or for personal service call me at 561-762-4073.  If you prefer email you can reach me at coastalflrealestate@gmail.com.

Freedom and Privacy in Jupiter Farms

Hungryland Trail Day washed out for me

Jupiter Farms is a great place to live if you like being outdoors and enjoy "Old Florida".  We residents also enjoy the plentiful wildlife and access to great preserve areas like Hungryland, which is close by.  So I was really looking forward to Trail Day today.  Sadly, even though I love the outdoors, it appears that there was too much rain even for me.

I thought the rain was going to stay to our north, but I waited until 11 am and when it still had not stopped raining, I decided to cancel.  Actually, since I live on the west side of Jupiter Farms I can trek over to Hungryland or Cypress Creek or Riverbend Park anytime but I was really looking forward to today.

You can see my videos of the Jupiter Farms area at www.youtube.com/richardsites.  Looking at homes for sale in Jupiter Farms?  Unlike many agents I live here and can show you the best values and locations.  Contact me at 561-762-4073 or at rsites@bellsouth.net.

Richard Sites, Realtor

"Hungryland" Trail Day set for Saturday

One of the really great things about living in Jupiter Farms is the access to so much undeveloped land and recreational areas.  Of course, the best known is Riverbend Park but that's not all there is.  Recently Cypress Creek was opened and although not completed, will eventually connect Riverbend with Hungryland to the west.

I don't know how the John C. and Mariana Jones Hungryland Wildlife and  Environmental Area got it's name but it is 16,645 acres of some of the highest quality, undisturbed pine flatwoods remaining in South Florida.  You can hike, camp or bike along the Old Jupiter-Indiantown Road, hunt for deer, hog and other small game and fish.  This Saturday, NETA, the Northeast Everglades Trails Association, is sponsoring Hungryland Trail Day.

The organization will be hosting this event for hikers, bikers and equestrians to help encourage the public to come enjoy our great outdoors.  The event is open to the public and is free and there will be burgers and dogs on the grill at noon.  Enter the park at Gate 9.  How do you get to gate 9?

Indiantown Road west from Jupiter until you reach the flashing light at Mellen.  For those of you using GPS devices, the machine may call this 125th.  Turn right, (north if you are using GPS) and go about a mile until you see Old Indiantown Road.  Make a left and continue until you hit the big yellow gate.  This is gate 9.  Park outside the gate and then hike or bike down Old Indiantown Road into the Park.

Looking at homes for sale in Jupiter Farms?  We enjoy a lifestyle unlike any other in this area and yet we are still only 15 minutes from the ocean. Let me show you the best values and opportunities.  Unlike many agents I live in the Farms.  Contact me at 561-762-4073 or rsites@bellsouth.net.

Richard Sites, Realtor

Jupiter Farms Christmas Parade 2011

Part of the phone of living here in Jupiter Farms is the sense of community.  We all like the wildlife, the peace and quiet and of course, the annual Christmas Parade.  The parade is held on Sandy Run Road between Alexander Run and Jupiter Farms Road.  Here, families can gather and watch local civic groups, businesses, Scouts and animal fanciers of all types march along.  I took my dad along and shot this video.



If you are looking at homes for sale in Jupiter or Jupiter Farms let me show you any home listed for sale by any broker.  Unlike many agents I live here in the Farms.  You can contact me at 561-762-4073 or by email.  Maybe you are not sure if the Farms is right for you.  Drop me a short email and I will answer that for you.

Richard Sites, Realtor