A waterfront neighborhood in Boca Raton, Florida
The Sanctuary, Boca Raton
About 90 large single-family homes on the Intracoastal and canals in northeast Boca Raton, built from 1979 on, with the typical house over 7,000 square feet.
Homes, years and sizes: Palm Beach County property records (2025 tax roll).
Overview
About The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary is a small neighborhood of large houses on the water in northeast Boca Raton. Its streets are named for shorebirds, Ibis Point, Tern Point, Osprey Point, Sandpiper and Blue Heron, and the county roll counts about 90 houses on the Sanctuary plat and its replats.
The oldest house dates to 1979 and the median to 1989, and about one in ten has been built or rebuilt since 2016. They are large: the typical house has about 7,210 square feet of living area on a little over a third of an acre, and the biggest run past 10,500.
It is in the City of Boca Raton in the 33431 ZIP, off North Federal Highway. Sanctuary Pines and the Sanctuary Centre offices on Federal share the name but are separate properties.
Water frontage, dock size and the route to the Intracoastal differ by lot. We confirm them, with any fixed bridges and the seawall record, for a specific home.
At a glance
- Streets
- Sanctuary Drive, Sanctuary Lane, Ibis Point Circle, Tern Point Circle, Osprey Point Circle, Sandpiper Way and Blue Heron Way
- Home type
- Single-family homes
- Zip code
- 33431
- County
- Palm Beach County
On the market now
Homes for Sale in The Sanctuary
Listings inside the boundary of The Sanctuary, newest first, updated through the day from BeachesMLS. No homes are listed for sale here right now. New listings come up through the year; ask me to watch for one.
$5,999,000
New Listing
4021 Ibis Point Circle Boca Raton, Florida
7 Beds 6 Baths 5,225 SqFt 0.3 Acres
$13,495,000
Pending
701 SANCTUARY Drive Boca Raton, Florida
5 Beds 9 Baths 7,683 SqFt 0.31 Acres
$22,990,000
For Sale
700 Osprey Point Circle Boca Raton, Florida
7 Beds 11 Baths 11,395 SqFt 0.67 Acres
$8,000,000
For Sale
4008 Sanctuary Lane Boca Raton, Florida
5 Beds 6 Baths 6,099 SqFt 0.35 Acres
$3,795,000
For Sale
501 Sandpiper Way Boca Raton, Florida
4 Beds 7 Baths 4,793 SqFt 0.34 Acres
$4,995,000
For Sale
4275 Sanctuary Lane Boca Raton, Florida
4 Beds 6 Baths 4,478 SqFt 0.39 Acres
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 Sanctuary Market
Closed sales inside the boundary of The Sanctuary, 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.
Two closed sales in twelve months is a thin sample, so read the median as a marker, not a price for any one home. We pull every closing here for any home you are considering.
| Measure | Last 12 months | Year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 2 | 8 | -75% |
| Median sale price | $6,065,000 | $4,850,000 | +25% |
| Median price per sq ft | $859 | $865 | -1% |
| Active listings now | 0 |
BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of The Sanctuary, 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 Sanctuary Association and What It Costs
Who runs the association, what governs it, and what current listings say the fee is.
| Governed by | Chapter 720, Florida Statutes (homeowners’ associations) |
|---|---|
| Water | Many lots front the Intracoastal or canals; we confirm frontage, dock rights and fixed bridges for a specific home. |
Association Fees From Current Listings
| Association fee, median | $2,054 a month |
|---|---|
| Typical range | $2,006 to $2,054 a month |
| Usually covers | Security, Common Areas |
| Club membership | Not required |
From 10 current and recent BeachesMLS listings in The Sanctuary, 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
- Seawall and dock Waterfront lots carry seawall and dock upkeep; we get the permits and the latest inspection 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: the association disclosure summary and the parcel’s tax bill, including any non-ad valorem lines
- Before you sign: leasing and approval rules if you may rent, and architectural rules for exterior changes
- Before closing: estoppel certificates from every association that applies
Where it sits
Around The Sanctuary
Places nearby.
Zoned Public Schools
At the center of The Sanctuary, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Jc Mitchell 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
- Jc Mitchell Elementary
Middle
- Boca Raton Middle
High
- Boca Raton High
How it came to be
A Short History of The Sanctuary
- 1979
The oldest home in The Sanctuary on the county roll was built.
- 1989
The median year built.
- 2016
About one in ten homes has been built or rebuilt since this year.
- 2025
The newest home on the county roll was completed.
Sources: Palm Beach County 2025 tax roll (Florida Department of Revenue), Palm Beach County recorded plats, Palm Beach County municipal boundaries.
The boundary
The Sanctuary on the Map
Questions
Questions Buyers Ask About The Sanctuary
What do homes in The Sanctuary cost right now?
No homes 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 homes here actually sold for over the past year.
How many homes are in The Sanctuary?
About 90 houses, on the Sanctuary plat and its replats, according to the county roll.
How big are the homes in The Sanctuary?
The typical house has about 7,210 square feet of living area on a little over a third of an acre, and the biggest run past 10,500.
Is Sanctuary Pines part of The Sanctuary?
No. Sanctuary Pines is a separate condominium on North Federal Highway, and the Sanctuary Centre there is offices.
Are the homes in The Sanctuary on the water?
Many are, on the Intracoastal or canals. We confirm frontage, dock rights and fixed bridges for a specific lot.
How many homes are in The Sanctuary, and when were they built?
There are about 90 homes in The Sanctuary.
What are the association fees in The Sanctuary?
The fee table on this page is drawn live from current and recent listings. The seller’s disclosure, the association disclosure summary and the estoppel certificate confirm the exact amount for a specific home.
Is The Sanctuary gated?
We confirm entry and access for a specific home in The Sanctuary.
Which public schools serve The Sanctuary?
At the center of The Sanctuary, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Jc Mitchell 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 The Sanctuary. We come back with the listings, the association’s fees and rules, and what similar homes 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.
