A condominium community in Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Bayou, Boca Raton
A large low-rise condominium community of 702 residences on Royal Palm Way in east Boca Raton, built mostly from 1971 to 1984, inside the City of Boca Raton.
Homes, years and sizes: Palm Beach County property records (2025 tax roll).
Overview
About Boca Bayou
Boca Bayou is one of the larger condominium communities in east Boca Raton. The county roll lists 702 residences, every one with a Royal Palm Way address, most of them built between 1976 and 1979.
The community was built in phases. The roll lists Boca Bayou phases one through seven, with the oldest units from 1971 and the last of the original phases from 1984, plus a newer condominium, Caribbean at Boca Bayou, with 60 residences finished in 2002 and 2003.
Units are compact and consistent: most have between about 815 and 1,130 square feet of living area on the roll. Each phase has its own condominium declaration, so rules on pets, leasing and parking can differ from building to building, and we read them for the specific unit.
It sits in the 33432 ZIP inside the City of Boca Raton, a short drive from Mizner Park, the downtown library and the beaches on A1A. Most buildings are more than 30 years old and fall under Florida’s milestone inspection and reserve study rules.
At a glance
- Streets
- Royal Palm Way
- Home type
- Condominiums
- Zip code
- 33432
- County
- Palm Beach County
On the market now
Homes for Sale in Boca Bayou
Listings inside the boundary of Boca Bayou, newest first, updated through the day from BeachesMLS. No condominiums are listed for sale here right now. New listings come up through the year; ask me to watch for one.
$249,000
New Listing
9 ROYAL PALM Way 4040 Boca Raton, Florida
1 Beds 1 Baths 795 SqFt
$465,900
New Listing
14 ROYAL PALM Way 3050 Boca Raton, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,095 SqFt
$415,000
New Listing
7 Royal Palm Way 507 Boca Raton, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,095 SqFt
$299,000
New Listing
16 Royal Palm Way 202 Boca Raton, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,130 SqFt
$289,900
For Sale
4 ROYAL PALM Way 6050 Boca Raton, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,130 SqFt
$295,000
For Sale
8 Royal Palm Way 2050 Boca Raton, Florida
1 Beds 1 Baths 795 SqFt
All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by BeachesMLS. Listings held by brokerage firms other than Douglas Elliman Real Estate are identified with the listing firm’s name on each listing’s detail page. Listing data last updated Friday, November 6th, 2026 at 09:04:30 AM.
Closed sales
The Boca Bayou Market
Closed sales inside the boundary of Boca Bayou, every home type together. Medians and the middle range say more than any average, and in a community this size a single unusual sale can move a year.
Boca Bayou recorded 23 closed sales in the twelve months through October 2026. Medians, so one unusual sale does not move them; we break the numbers out by home type for any home you are considering.
| Measure | Last 12 months | Year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 23 | 28 | -18% |
| Median sale price | $365,000 | $357,000 | +2% |
| Median price per sq ft | $327 | $339 | -4% |
| Middle 80% of sales | $265,000 to $495,000 | $270,000 to $487,000 | |
| Active listings now | 0 |
BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of Boca Bayou, twelve months through October 2026, via IDX Broker. Active listings now is live from the MLS feed; the median asking price updates monthly. Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Association and costs
The Boca Bayou Association and What It Costs
Who runs the association, what governs it, and what current listings say the fee is.
| Governed by | Chapter 718, Florida Statutes (condominiums) |
|---|---|
| Water | We confirm any water views and whether a boat slip is available through the association for a specific unit. |
Association Fees From Current Listings
| Association fee, median | $898 a month |
|---|---|
| Typical range | $612 to $987 a month |
| Association or manager named in listings | Boca Bayou, Boca Bayou Condo Association, Boca Bayou Condominium Assoc. |
| Usually covers | Water, Common Areas, Cable TV, Security, Maintenance Grounds, Insurance, Sewer, Trash |
| Club membership | Not required |
From 40 current and recent BeachesMLS listings in Boca Bayou, via IDX Broker, refreshed weekly. Fees are monthly equivalents of the association fees in each listing; condo, master and sub-association fees can stack. The recorded documents, the current budget and the estoppel govern.
What Else to Check
- Phase association Each phase carries its own condominium budget and may share costs for common grounds; we confirm both from the documents for a specific unit.
- Rental rules Leasing limits come from the declaration and the rules; we confirm them for a specific unit before you count on rental income.
- City or county This community is inside the City of Boca Raton, so city taxes, permits and services apply; we confirm the jurisdiction on the Property Appraiser record for a specific home.
- Taxes and insurance After a sale the assessed value resets the following January. Flood zone and roof age drive insurance quotes, so we check both for the address.
- Estoppel The closing agent orders an estoppel certificate from each association, which confirms what is owed at closing.
Documents to Review Before Closing
- Before you sign: leasing, pet and approval rules if they matter to you
- After you sign: the declaration, articles, bylaws, rules, budget and reserves, with the cancellation window Florida law sets once you receive them
- For buildings three stories or taller: milestone inspection and structural integrity reserve study status
- Before closing: the estoppel certificate from the condominium association
Where it sits
Around Boca Bayou
Places nearby.
Zoned Public Schools
At the center of Boca Bayou, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Boca Raton Elementary (elementary), Boca Raton Middle (middle) and Boca Raton High (high). Boundaries are set by address and can change, so we confirm them for the home you are considering.
Elementary
- Boca Raton Elementary
Middle
- Boca Raton Middle
High
- Boca Raton High
How it came to be
A Short History of Boca Bayou
- 1925
Boca Raton incorporated on May 26, 1925.
- 1971
The oldest residences at Boca Bayou on the county roll were built.
- 1979
The median year built across the original phases.
- 1984
Boca Bayou VII, the last of the original phases, was completed.
- 2003
Caribbean at Boca Bayou finished its 60 residences.
Sources: Palm Beach County 2025 tax roll (Florida Department of Revenue), Palm Beach County recorded plats, Wikipedia: Boca Raton, Florida.
The boundary
Boca Bayou on the Map
Questions
Questions Buyers Ask About Boca Bayou
What do condominiums in Boca Bayou cost right now?
No condominiums are listed for sale here right now. New listings come up through the year; ask me to watch for one. The market section above shows what condominiums here actually sold for over the past year.
How many units are in Boca Bayou?
The county roll lists 702 condominium residences on Royal Palm Way, including 60 at Caribbean at Boca Bayou.
When was Boca Bayou built?
The roll dates the original phases from 1971 to 1984, with most units finished between 1976 and 1979. Caribbean at Boca Bayou followed in 2002 and 2003.
How big are the units at Boca Bayou?
Most have between about 815 and 1,130 square feet of living area on the county roll.
Are the rules the same in every Boca Bayou building?
Not always. Each phase was recorded as its own condominium, so pet, leasing and parking rules can differ. We read the declaration and rules for the specific unit.
Is Boca Bayou in the City of Boca Raton?
Yes. The county record places it inside the City of Boca Raton in the 33432 ZIP.
How many condominiums are in Boca Bayou, and when were they built?
There are about 702 homes in Boca Bayou.
What are the association fees in Boca Bayou?
The fee table on this page is drawn live from current and recent listings. The seller’s disclosure, the condominium documents and the estoppel certificate confirm the exact amount for a specific home.
Is Boca Bayou gated?
We confirm the gate and entry arrangements for a specific unit.
Which public schools serve Boca Bayou?
At the center of Boca Bayou, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Boca Raton Elementary (elementary), Boca Raton Middle (middle) and Boca Raton High (high). Boundaries are set by address and can change, so we confirm them for the home you are considering.
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Let Us Take Care of the Details
Tell us the street or the home in Boca Bayou. We come back with the listings, the association’s fees and rules, and what similar condominiums sold for, then arrange the visits and coordinate every step to closing day.
Monika Phillips, Sales Associate, Douglas Elliman Real Estate
- Association fees, rules and documents gathered for each home
- Leasing and approval rules pulled up front
- Tax bill and flood zone checked for the address
- One team from the first look to closing day
Home counts, years built and sizes come from Palm Beach County property records (2025 tax roll); association records from the Florida Division of Corporations; school zones from the School District of Palm Beach County. Listing and sales data from BeachesMLS via IDX is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; listings may be held by brokerages other than Douglas Elliman. Association fees shown come from current and recent listings and can differ from the association’s budget; recorded documents and the associations’ own figures control. Verify anything that matters to your decision with the source. Monika Phillips, Sales Associate, Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Equal Housing Opportunity.
