Lotus vs Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club
Two Palm Beach communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Lotus | Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $2.34M | $11.70M |
| Price per sq ft | $526 | $1689 |
| Avg days on market | 66 days | 131 days |
| Months of supply | 1.7 mo | 6.6 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 47 |
The verdict
Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club carries the higher median price — about 400% above Lotus. Homes in Lotus sell faster (66 days on market vs 131). Lotus is the tighter market on inventory (1.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
Lotus and Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club are about 9 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Palm Beach County.
| Lotus | Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | Palm Beach County, FL |
| City / area | Boca Raton | Boca Raton |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 16 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 97% of 37 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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
| Lotus | Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 26 |
| Under contract | 3 | 6 |
| Asking prices today | $1.85M to $2.67M | $6.35M to $38M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 5 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lotus homes for sale · Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lotus | Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 123 | n/a |
| Built | 2018–2024 (median 2022) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 4,091 sq ft | n/a |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Lotus | Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Whispering Pines (Palm Beach) | Boca Raton |
| Middle | Eagles Landing | Boca Raton Community |
| High school | Olympic Heights | Boca Raton |
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, Lotus is the lower entry point (median $2.34M vs $11.7M). Sellers get a faster sale in Lotus (66 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 Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club more expensive than Lotus?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club is $11,697,000 versus $2,338,000 in Lotus, about 400% higher.
How far apart are Lotus and Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club?
About 9 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Palm Beach County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
What high schools serve Lotus and Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club?
Listings in Lotus most often report Olympic Heights; listings in Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club report Boca Raton. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Lotus homes, photos & schools · Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.