Boca Gardens vs Lotus
Two Palm Beach communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-27.
| Metric | Boca Gardens | Lotus |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $455K | $2.34M |
| Price per sq ft | $331 | $526 |
| Avg days on market | 46 days | 55 days |
| Months of supply | 3.2 mo | 1.3 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 30 | 28 |
The verdict
Lotus carries the higher median price — about 414% above Boca Gardens. Homes in Boca Gardens sell faster (46 days on market vs 55). Lotus is the tighter market on inventory (1.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Boca Gardens | Lotus | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | Palm Beach County, FL |
| City / area | Boca Raton | Boca Raton |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 13 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 15 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Boca Gardens | Lotus | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 3 |
| Under contract | 3 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $400K to $560K | $1.9M to $2.8M |
| Property types listed | Townhouse, Villa | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Boca Gardens homes for sale · Lotus homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Boca Gardens | Lotus | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 498 | 123 |
| Built | 1985–1991 (median 1986) | 2018–2024 (median 2022) |
| Typical living area | 1,325 sq ft | 4,091 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 72% | 62% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Boca Gardens | Lotus | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Whispering Pines (Palm Beach) | Whispering Pines (Palm Beach) |
| Middle | Omni | Eagles Landing |
| High school | Olympic Heights | Olympic Heights |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Boca Gardens is the lower entry point (median $455K vs $2.34M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Lotus; Boca Gardens trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Boca Gardens (46 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Lotus more expensive than Boca Gardens?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lotus is $2,338,000 versus $455,000 in Boca Gardens, about 414% higher.
Which has newer homes, Boca Gardens or Lotus?
Lotus: its homes were built 2018–2024 with a median year of 2022, versus a median of 1986 in Boca Gardens (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Lotus. The typical home there is 4,091 sq ft of living area, versus 1,325 sq ft in Boca Gardens.
What high schools serve Boca Gardens and Lotus?
Listings in Boca Gardens most often report Olympic Heights; listings in Lotus report Olympic Heights. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Boca Gardens homes, photos & schools · Lotus homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.