What makes it special
- The Ponta da Sela lighthouse is known for its panoramic views and its role in coastal navigation. It is closed to visitors, but you can see it on a boat trip (Prefeitura de Ilhabela).
- In March 2024, Unesp, the São Paulo state university, installed a weather radar on a metal tower at Ponta da Sela to help Civil Defence monitor risk areas on the North Coast; the data goes to IPMet, Unesp's meteorology centre, and the radar was installed to run for 18 months (Prefeitura de Ilhabela).
What to weigh
- Land status needs checking: in July 2021, the city met residents of the Ponta da Sela condomínio to discuss land regularisation, and the secretary in charge noted that 80% of the island is held by possession rather than title (Prefeitura de Ilhabela). Check the property's registry record and deed.
- In 2019, Sabesp said the São Pedro and Ponta da Sela area would be in the second phase of the southern sewage network (Prefeitura de Ilhabela). Ask how the property handles its sewage.
- After the heavy rain of February 2021, Ponta da Sela was among the neighbourhoods with limited water, and homes without a water tank were warned they could run dry (Prefeitura de Ilhabela). A water tank is worth having.
Who it suits
Arvita’s reading, based on the facts above.
- People who want to live at the far south of the island, further from the ferry and the town centre.
- People who prefer living in a gated community.
- Boat owners and people who enjoy boat trips: the lighthouse can only be seen from the sea.
Living here
- Municipal hospital: 12.5 km by car.
- Ferry terminal: 13.1 km by car.
- Nearest health unit: UBS Costa Sul, 4.7 km.
Approximate driving distances from the centre of the neighborhood, as of 2026-11-03. Schools and health units whose address could be placed on the map; there may be others. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
The market here
Asking prices in listings, not sale prices. Median of active listings from Ilhabela agencies Arvita follows daily, each property counted once, as of 2026-11-04. Figures appear only with at least 5 listings.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a house cost in Ponta da Sela?
The typical (median) asking price of houses listed in Ponta da Sela is R$ 3.845.000, from 28 listings Arvita followed as of 2026-11-04. It is an asking price, not a sale price.
How many properties are for sale in Ponta da Sela?
As of 2026-11-04, 33 properties listed for sale, each counted once even when several agencies list it.
How far is Ponta da Sela from the ferry?
About 13.1 km by car from the centre of the neighborhood to the ferry terminal.
How far is Ponta da Sela from the hospital?
The municipal hospital is about 12.5 km by car from the centre of the neighborhood. The nearest health unit is UBS Costa Sul, 4.7 km away.
Where in Ilhabela is Ponta da Sela?
Ponta da Sela is in the South part of the island.
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