Boca Raton, FloridaNeighborhood Guide and Homes for Sale

By Monika Phillips, Douglas Elliman

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97,422Residents, 2020 Census
155Named communities
1925City incorporated
30 minTo Fort Lauderdale airport
40 minTo Palm Beach International

Boca Raton is a city of 97,422 people (2020 Census) at the south end of Palm Beach County, on the Atlantic, the Boca Raton Inlet and the Intracoastal Waterway. Incorporated in 1925 and shaped by Addison Mizner and later Arvida, it runs from oceanfront condominiums and deepwater neighborhoods in the east to club communities in the west, many of them in unincorporated Palm Beach County.

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Overview

A City Between the Inlet and the Glades

Boca Raton runs from the Atlantic and the Boca Raton Inlet west across the Intracoastal, past downtown and I-95, to the club communities that reach toward the Everglades.

East Boca grew from Addison Mizner’s 1920s plan and the Arvida years that followed. Condominium towers line the beach and Lake Boca Raton, deepwater neighborhoods such as Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club, The Sanctuary and Golden Harbour sit on canals off the Intracoastal, and Old Floresta keeps the Spanish-style houses Mizner designed in 1925. Downtown, Mizner Park and the towers along Mizner Boulevard put condominiums within walking distance of shops and restaurants.

West of I-95 the city gives way to the master-planned club communities built from the 1970s on: Boca West, St Andrews, Woodfield, Broken Sound, Polo Club and the newer gated neighborhoods along Lyons Road. Many carry a Boca Raton mailing address but sit in unincorporated Palm Beach County, which changes who sets the taxes, permits and services.

What we watch for buyers here: whether an address is inside the City of Boca Raton or unincorporated; the club membership terms where they apply; the flood zone and elevation east of Federal Highway; seawall, dock and bridge clearance on the canals; and the milestone inspection, reserves and assessments in the older oceanfront buildings. The community guides cover those one community at a time.

The Boca Raton Inlet and Lake Boca Raton from above, with condominiums along the beach
The inlet, Lake Boca Raton and the beach, from the air.

At a glance

Location
South end of Palm Beach County, at the Broward County line
Water
The Atlantic, the Boca Raton Inlet, Lake Boca Raton and the Intracoastal Waterway
Zip codes
33431, 33432, 33433, 33434, 33486 and 33487 in the city; 33428, 33496 and 33498 mostly out west
Jurisdiction
City of Boca Raton; Boca West, Boca Pointe, Boca Del Mar, Mission Bay and other western communities are unincorporated Palm Beach County
Airports
Fort Lauderdale about 30 minutes; Palm Beach International about 40

155 named communities

Boca Raton Neighborhood Guides

We group the communities buyers ask about most by what they are, so you can compare like with like. Start with the featured communities, open A to Z for every Boca Raton community on record, or pick a type to narrow it down.

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Homes for Sale in Boca Raton

The newest Boca Raton listings across every price range, updated through the day from BeachesMLS.

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Rent first, then buy

Short-Term Rentals in Boca Raton

Many of our buyers rent here before they buy. A month or a season in a furnished home is the easiest way to learn Boca Raton: the drive, the beach, the club, the quiet weeks in summer. When the right home comes up, you are already here to see it.

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Leases of six months or less carry Florida sales tax and the county tourist development tax. For winter homes priced from $10,000 a month, see Luxury Rentals.

  • Furnished, by the monthHomes and condos with the rent quoted monthly, from a single month to a full winter season.
  • The rules come firstThe town, the association and the building each set a minimum lease, and some allow only a few leases a year. We read them with you before you commit, so the rental you love is one you can actually take.
  • Rent where you might buyTell us the neighborhoods on your list and we will look for rentals inside them, so your stay doubles as your search.

Closed sales, year over year

What Homes Sell for in Boca Raton

In the 12 months through {THROUGH}, {SALES} Boca Raton homes sold at a median of {MEDIAN}, about {PPSF} per square foot. Prices run from older condominiums and villas to oceanfront towers and deepwater estates, so the median by community below says more than any single number. Right now {ACTIVE} homes are for sale at a median asking price of {MEDLIST}, about {MSUPPLY} months of supply at the current pace.

On the Market Now

Averages across every active Boca Raton listing on BeachesMLS: how many homes are for sale, the average asking price, size and price per square foot. Houses, condominiums and townhomes are counted together, so use the community guides for numbers by neighborhood.

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Teal and white beach cabanas on the sand beside dune grass and the Atlantic Ocean, Boca Raton FL
Looking south along the beach at Boca Raton. Photo: Juliancolton, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Beaches and the water

Boca Raton Beaches

Boca Raton’s ocean beaches are three city beach parks on A1A, Spanish River, Red Reef and South Beach, guarded by city Ocean Rescue seven days a week, year-round, plus the county’s South Inlet Park at the Boca Inlet. Parking at the city beach parks takes an annual beach permit or a daily fee; the resident permit is for City of Boca Raton and Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District addresses.

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City beach parks

5 places

Dogs, the inlet and the county beach

3 places
  • Bark Beach (opens in a new tab)

    Off-leash beach for permit holders at Spanish River Park, between lifeguard towers 18 and 20, early morning and late afternoon, seven days a week.

  • South Inlet Park (opens in a new tab)

    County beach park at 1100 S Ocean Blvd with 850 feet of guarded beach and a jetty on the south side of the Boca Inlet open 24 hours; parking fee.

  • Coastal management (opens in a new tab)

    The city maintains more than 4.75 miles of shoreline with beach nourishment and dune projects and has dredged the Boca Inlet since 1972.

Oceanfront and near-beach homes fall under sea turtle lighting rules during nesting season; we check fixtures and permits for any home on or near the ocean.

Parks, nature and culture

Things to Do in Boca Raton

Beyond the beach, Boca Raton has Gumbo Limbo Nature Center on the barrier island, the Boca Raton Museum of Art and the Mizner Park Amphitheater downtown, and Sugar Sand Park on Military Trail with the free Children’s Science Explorium and the Willow Theatre. The county’s 880-acre Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park is about 25 minutes west.

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Nature and parks

6 places

Arts, history and performance

6 places

On the water

Boating in Boca Raton

Boca Raton boats run through the Boca Inlet, which the city has maintained and dredged since 1972; the Coast Guard notes local knowledge is needed to run it safely. The city’s public boat ramp is at Silver Palm Park on Palmetto Park Road at the Intracoastal, open 24 hours with an annual or daily launch permit.

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On the water

5 places

Private docks, slip depth and bridge clearance between a home and the inlet are things we check for any waterfront address.

Golf

Golf in Boca Raton

The city runs two public courses, the 18-hole Boca Raton Golf & Racquet Club and the 9-hole Red Reef Family Golf Course between the ocean and the Intracoastal, and Southwinds and Osprey Point are public courses to the west. Most private clubs sit west of the city limits in unincorporated Boca Raton, and most tie membership to owning a home inside the gates; we confirm the terms for each.

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Public

4 places

Private clubs

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Sports and recreation

Sports, Recreation and Community Centers

City recreation runs out of the Boca Raton Community Center downtown, Sugar Sand Park and the Swim & Racquet Center on St. Andrews Boulevard. Tennis and pickleball are at three city centers, swimming at the Swim Center and Meadows Park Pool, and ball fields at Patch Reef Park and the Spanish River Athletic Complex.

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Tennis, pickleball and pools

5 places

Fields and parks

6 places

Community centers and programs

5 places

Every year in Boca Raton

Boca Raton Events Calendar

The city’s year runs on the MLK Jr. Day celebration in January, Festival of the Arts BOCA in March, the Fabulous Fourth in July, Boca Boo Days in October, Veterans Day and the Holiday Tree Lighting at the Mizner Park Amphitheater in November, and the Holiday Street Parade and Boca Raton Bowl in December.

Coming Up in Boca Raton

See the town’s event calendar.

Every Year

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Dates move from year to year; each link goes to the organizer’s current page. The city’s full list is on its community events page.

Dining and shopping

Restaurants and Shopping in Boca Raton

Boca Raton’s restaurants and shops center on downtown, around Mizner Park and Royal Palm Place on Federal Highway, with Town Center at Boca Raton and the Shops at Boca Center on the Glades Road and Military Trail corridor to the west.

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Dining and shopping

6 places

Evenings

Nightlife and Live Music in Boca Raton

Evenings in Boca Raton center downtown: concerts at the Mizner Park Amphitheater, restaurants and the cinema at Mizner Park, live music at the Funky Biscuit in Royal Palm Place and the city’s Night Market in Sanborn Square.

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Evenings

6 places

Schools and education

Boca Raton Schools, Colleges and Career Training

Boca Raton’s public schools belong to the School District of Palm Beach County, with assignment set by home address; the Boca Raton mailing address covers the city and unincorporated areas west toward State Road 7, and each has its own zoned schools. Florida Atlantic University’s main campus, Lynn University and Palm Beach State College’s Boca Raton campus are all in the city.

Public elementary and K-8 schools

13 places

Assignments are by address and change from year to year; we confirm the zoned schools for any home with the district’s locator.

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Public middle and high schools

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University lab school, private and parochial schools

6 places

Preschool and VPK

2 places

Colleges and universities

3 places

Career and technical training

3 places

Programs and campuses as each school lists them; drive times are approximate.

Libraries

2 places

Healthcare

Hospitals and Healthcare in Boca Raton

Boca Raton Regional Hospital, part of Baptist Health, is on Meadows Road about 5 minutes from City Hall. West Boca Medical Center on State Road 7 is about 20 minutes west. Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services runs eight fire stations.

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Healthcare

3 places

Getting around

Getting Around Boca Raton

Boca Raton sits on I-95, with exits at Palmetto Park Road (44), Glades Road (45), Spanish River Boulevard and Yamato Road (48) and Congress Avenue (50), and on Florida’s Turnpike at Glades Road (exit 75). Brightline stops downtown, Tri-Rail stops on Yamato Road, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood and Palm Beach International airports are each about 30 minutes away.

Travel

6 places

City services

7 places

Sanitation and city utility service follow city limits and utility service areas; addresses in unincorporated Boca Raton are served by the county and other providers.

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New construction

New Developments Near Boca Raton

Pre-construction and new condominium and home projects close to Boca Raton, with deposit schedules, delivery dates and what is included. Every project page is written from the developer’s own documents.

Casa AvenidaNew developmentSee the projectÓnix Delray BeachNew developmentSee the projectGlass House Boca Raton, artist’s renderingGlass House Boca RatonNew developmentSee the projectMr. C Residences Boca Raton, artist’s renderingMr. C Residences Boca RatonNew developmentSee the projectThe Residences at The Boca Raton, artist’s renderingThe Residences at The Boca RatonNew developmentSee the projectALINA Residences Boca Raton, artist’s renderingALINA Residences (ALINA 220)New developmentSee the project

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Where everything is

Boca Raton on the Map

Active listings across Boca Raton on a live map, from the inlet and the beach towers to downtown and the club communities out west. Zoom in on a neighborhood to see what is for sale there.

Choosing between neighbors

Boca Raton, Delray Beach or Palm Beach

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Boca Raton

A city of 97,422 at the south end of the county: oceanfront and Intracoastal towers, deepwater canal neighborhoods in the east, and club communities out west.

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Delray Beach

Just north: a walkable downtown on Atlantic Avenue that runs to the beach, historic streets near it and club communities to the west.

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Palm Beach

An island town about 45 minutes north: low condominium buildings and houses between the ocean and the Lake Worth Lagoon, with Worth Avenue in town.

The Boca Raton Inlet and Lake Boca Raton from above
The Boca Raton Inlet, with Lake Boca Raton behind it.

History

A Short History of Boca Raton

Boca Raton was a farming town of about 100 people in 1920, until the land boom brought Addison Mizner. His resort, a wartime air field, Arvida and IBM made the city that followed.

  1. 1895

    Captain Thomas Moore Rickards settled east of the East Coast Canal. He later surveyed and sold land near what is now Palmetto Park Road.

  2. 1925

    Boca Raton incorporated on May 26, 1925, and architect Addison Mizner, the town planner, announced 29 houses for his development company. Finished after the boom, they became the Floresta neighborhood, now Old Floresta.

  3. 1926

    The Ritz-Carlton Cloister Inn, Mizner’s 100-room hotel on Lake Boca Raton, opened on February 6, 1926.

  4. 1927

    The Mizner Development Corporation failed. Clarence H. Geist bought the inn and expanded it into the Boca Raton Club.

  5. 1942

    The Boca Raton Army Air Field opened on June 1, 1942, on about 5,860 acres, as the Army Air Forces’ radar training station.

  6. 1958

    Arthur Vining Davis, who had bought the hotel and about 850 acres in 1956, moved his holdings into the Arvida Corporation, which built Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club from 1959.

  7. 1964

    Florida Atlantic University held its first classes on 1,000 acres of the former air field, released for education in 1959.

  8. 1981

    IBM introduced the IBM Personal Computer, developed at its Boca Raton site, in August 1981.

  9. 1990

    Old Floresta became Boca Raton’s first historic district.

  10. 1991

    Mizner Park opened downtown on January 11, 1991, on the site of the 1974 Boca Mall.

Sources: Wikipedia: Boca Raton, Florida, Wikipedia: The Boca Raton, Wikipedia: Boca Raton Army Air Field, Florida Historical Marker: Old Floresta, Palm Beach County History Online: South County, Arvida, Boca Raton Historical Society.

Buying or selling

Buying or Selling in Boca Raton

Buying

  • Association documents: the budget, reserves, leasing and pet rules, and any planned assessments
  • Flood zone, elevation certificate, and wind and flood insurance quotes before the inspection period ends
  • Club membership terms where they apply: required, optional or by invitation, and what joining and dues cost
  • Seawall, dock and lift condition, and the bridges between the dock and the Boca Raton Inlet
  • Whether the address is inside the City of Boca Raton or in unincorporated Palm Beach County
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Selling

  • A valuation built on sales in your community and building, not a city average
  • The documents buyers will ask for, gathered before the listing goes live
  • Pricing against what is active and pending in your community today
  • Marketing through Douglas Elliman, BeachesMLS and the major listing sites
  • Coordination from contract to closing day with our transaction team
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From there, my team and I handle the details: visits around your schedule, documents read before you ask, questions answered the same day.

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Questions

Questions Buyers Ask About Boca Raton

What does a home in Boca Raton cost?

In the 12 months through {THROUGH}, the median Boca Raton home sold for {MEDIAN}, about {PPSF} per square foot, across {SALES} sales. The middle 80% sold between {P10} and {P90}: older condominiums and villas at the entry point, club and inland houses in the middle, and oceanfront towers, deepwater homes and estates at the top. The live listings on this page show current asking prices.

Is a Boca Raton address always in the City of Boca Raton?

No. Boca West, Boca Pointe, Boca Del Mar, Mission Bay and many other western communities use a Boca Raton mailing address but sit in unincorporated Palm Beach County. The jurisdiction sets the taxes, the permits and some services, so we confirm it from the county property record for every address.

Do I have to join a club to live in a Boca Raton club community?

It depends on the community. In some, every homeowner joins the club; in others, membership is optional or by invitation. Few clubs publish their fees, so we get the current equity, dues and assessment terms in writing.

Can I keep a boat in Boca Raton?

Yes. Homes on the canals of east Boca Raton, from Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club to The Sanctuary and Golden Harbour, have private docks, and some condominiums keep slips for owners. The way out to the ocean is the Boca Raton Inlet. Depending on where the dock is, the run may pass under bridges, so we check the clearance and depth against your boat.

How far is Boca Raton from the airport?

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International is about 30 minutes south on I-95, and Palm Beach International about 40 minutes north. Miami is about an hour, depending on traffic. Boca Raton also has its own general aviation airport, and the Brightline and Tri-Rail stations connect to Miami and West Palm Beach.

Can I rent out a home or condo in Boca Raton?

Rental rules are set by each community’s documents: the minimum lease, how many leases a year and whether the association approves tenants. Many condominium and club communities limit leasing in the first year of ownership. We read the declaration before you count on rental income.

What should I know about the older oceanfront buildings?

Many Boca Raton towers on the beach and the Intracoastal date from the late 1960s to the 1980s. We ask for the milestone inspection, the reserve study and any planned concrete work or special assessment, so the full carrying cost is known.

What should I know about flood insurance in Boca Raton?

Flood zones change from street to street, especially on the barrier island and the canals east of Federal Highway. We get the flood zone and an elevation certificate for the address and request wind and flood quotes during the inspection period, so the carrying cost is known before you close.

Nearby

Towns Near Boca Raton

Delray BeachAtlantic Avenue and the beach, just north
Boynton BeachThe inlet city, further north
Palm BeachThe island town, about 45 minutes north
West Palm BeachDowntown on the lagoon, to the north
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  • Visits arranged and attended with you
  • Association, club and flood documents read for the specific home
  • Dock, depth and bridge checks for boat owners
  • One team from the first look to closing day