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Bel Marra in Boca Raton

Bel Marra

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

East Boca's deep-water, no-HOA waterfront enclave with ocean access and no fixed bridges.

Deep-water ocean accessNo fixed bridgesNo HOA
Live Market Pulse
41/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

Built fromLive BeachesMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$1.32M
Median Price
7.5mo
Supply
143days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$670/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Bel Marra is an upscale, no-HOA waterfront enclave in East Boca Raton, about 315 single-family homes on deep-water lots with ocean access and no fixed bridges, prized by boaters. The read is land and water: most homes have water frontage, large lots, pools, and private docks that can handle big boats, and there is no HOA, so carrying costs hinge on waterfront insurance, the seawall and dock, and condition. The buy turns on the water frontage and true ocean access, the seawall, and an honest read of the house, far more than the sticker."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Bel Marra market snapshot (as of June 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.3M ($670 per sq ft), with homes averaging 143 days on market and 7.5 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. Based on 8 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Bel Marra is a private waterfront community in East Boca Raton (ZIP 33487), Palm Beach County, just north of Yamato Road, dating to 1963 (Bel Marra community profiles).

It is comprised of roughly 315 single-family homes, most on deep-water lots with stunning water views, large lots, private pools, and boat docks. Homes range from about 1,700 square feet to over 6,000.

The defining feature is the water: Bel Marra homes have deep-water access to the Atlantic with no fixed bridges, and many docks can accommodate boats from roughly 30 to 100 feet. There is no HOA, which gives owners flexibility on design and use.

Because there is no HOA, the carrying-cost story is waterfront insurance, the seawall and dock, and condition rather than dues. Value turns heavily on the water frontage, true ocean access, the seawall, and an honest read of the house.

Quick Match

Who Bel Marra is best for.

Best for

  • Boaters who want deep-water ocean access with no fixed bridges for a large vessel
  • Buyers who want an upscale East Boca waterfront home with no HOA
  • Buyers who will read the seawall, dock, and a waterfront home's condition honestly

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich HOA community
  • Buyers who want a low-cost, low-maintenance inland home
  • Buyers unwilling to underwrite waterfront insurance, seawall, and dock costs
Market Pulse

How Bel Marra is performing right now

41/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
7.5Months of supplytight
147Median days on marketdays
2 : 5Under contract vs for salestrong demand
8Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+66%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from BeachesMLS, as of June 13, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Bel Marra listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Bel Marra buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Bel Marra

Live MLS inventory for Bel Marra. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

728 Enfield Street home for sale in Bel MarraActive · 175 daysTop listing
$6,499,000
5 bd · 6.5 ba · 5,166 sqft · built 2025
728 Enfield Street, Boca Raton, 33487
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by Tangent Realty Corp
863 Enfield Street home for sale in Bel MarraActive · 274 days
$6,495,000
6 bd · 6 ba · 5,612 sqft · built 2018
863 Enfield Street, Boca Raton, 33487
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by Douglas Elliman
741 Enfield Street home for sale in Bel MarraActive · 147 days
$6,350,000
5 bd · 6.5 ba · 5,725 sqft · built 2026
741 Enfield Street, Boca Raton, 33487
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by Compass Florida LLC
808 Dover Street home for sale in Bel MarraActive · 108 days
$5,295,000
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,204 sqft · built 2003
808 Dover Street, Boca Raton, 33487
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by Serhant
801 Berkeley Street home for sale in Bel MarraActive · 13 days
$945,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 1960
801 Berkeley Street, Boca Raton, 33487
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by Keller Williams Coastal Partners
807 Dover Street home for sale in Bel MarraPending · 306 days
$4,191,175
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,396 sqft · built 2021
807 Dover Street, Boca Raton, 33487
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by Premier Estate Properties Inc
831 Dover Street home for sale in Bel MarraPending · 116 days
$2,635,000
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,230 sqft · built 1972
831 Dover Street, Boca Raton, 33487
Strong resaleRenovatedLakefront
Listed by United Realty Group, Inc

Active and pending Bel Marra listings as of 2026-06-13, priced high to low. 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.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

Bel Marra on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from BeachesMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from Bel Marra. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Federal Highway (US-1)~2 to 5 min · west edge, approximate
Boca Raton beaches~5 to 10 min · east
Mizner Park / downtown Boca~10 to 15 min · south
Boca Raton Inlet (boating)By boat, varies · confirm route and any bridges
I-95 (Yamato Rd)~5 to 10 min · west
Boca Raton Airport / Palm Beach Int'l (PBI)~10 to 35 min · regional and major

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Bel Marra (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Palm Beach County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Bel Marra is served by Palm Beach County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Bel Marra address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Bel Marra, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Bel Marra

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Bel Marra, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is scarce deep-water, no-fixed-bridge, ocean-access waterfront in East Boca with no HOA. The watch items are parcel-specific, the frontage and true ocean access, the seawall and dock, and waterfront insurance.

Deep-water ocean access with no fixed bridges

BullishNo-fixed-bridge ocean access that can handle large boats is scarce and commands a durable premium, a core draw for boaters; confirm the route for your vessel. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Deep-water ocean access with no fixed bridges

No HOA, single-family waterfront

NeutralNo HOA gives design and use flexibility but no dues-funded services; carrying costs are insurance, seawall, and condition. Confirm those before you offer. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

No HOA, single-family waterfront

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Bel Marra, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. 1963 onward
    History

    East Boca deep-water waterfront enclave established

    Bel Marra dates to 1963 as an upscale East Boca Raton waterfront community of roughly 315 single-family homes on deep-water lots with ocean access and no fixed bridges, with docks that can handle boats from about 30 to 100 feet and no HOA (community profiles). Treat figures as reported and confirm per home. Why it matters: The no-fixed-bridge ocean access and the no-HOA flexibility are the scarce draws; read the seawall and the house. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

The Strategy

The Bel Marra buying strategy.

If we were buying in Bel Marra, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the frontage and true ocean access, the canal width, the dock, and the route and any bridges to the inlet for your boat.

2

Inspect the seawall and dock, not just the house, since they are major waterfront line items.

3

Get a bindable waterfront insurance quote, since insurance and roof age can move the carrying cost sharply.

4

Read the home's condition and any rebuild, since stock ranges from updated originals to new construction.

5

Comp waterfront against waterfront with similar access and dock capacity, not the neighborhood average.

The Quick Decision
Best Buy
A sound or updated home on a wide canal with true ocean access, a strong seawall, and dock capacity for your boat, priced to frontage and condition.
Biggest Risk
Buying waterfront with a failing seawall, limited access, or uninsurable systems you did not price.
Best Lot
Wide-canal, deep-water, no-fixed-bridge frontage carries a large premium over narrower or restricted lots.
Smart Timing
Confirm the seawall, the access, and a bindable insurance quote before you write.
Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Bel Marra is an upscale, no-HOA waterfront community in East Boca Raton (33487), just north of Yamato Road, dating to 1963, of roughly 315 single-family homes on deep-water lots with ocean access and no fixed bridges. Homes range from about 1,700 to over 6,000 square feet, most with water views, large lots, pools, and docks that can handle boats from roughly 30 to 100 feet. With no HOA, carrying costs hinge on waterfront insurance, the seawall and dock, and condition. It is minutes from the beach and Mizner Park and is zoned to Palm Beach County public schools by address; verify with the district.

Bel Marra Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Bel Marra.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Bel Marra today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: smaller or original waterfront homes
$975K to $1.30M

The lower end is smaller or original homes needing updates on the water. Even here the deep-water access supports pricing; confirm the seawall and insurance before assuming a value.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated waterfront homes
$1.30M to $2.00M

The core is updated waterfront homes with good docks. Frontage, access, dock capacity, and condition separate these more than square footage.

Most inventory
High: large estates and new construction
$2.00M to $2.20M

The top end is large estates and new construction on premium wide-canal frontage. These trade on the frontage, the access, the seawall, and the finish.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$1.32M buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$975K to $1.30M
Entry: smaller or original waterfront homes
The lower end is smaller or original homes needing updates on the water. Even here the deep-water access supports pricing; confirm the seawall and insurance before assuming a value.
$1.30M to $2.00M
Mid: updated waterfront homes
The core is updated waterfront homes with good docks. Frontage, access, dock capacity, and condition separate these more than square footage.
$2.00M to $2.20M
High: large estates and new construction
The top end is large estates and new construction on premium wide-canal frontage. These trade on the frontage, the access, the seawall, and the finish.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Bel Marra, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Updated homes ask about 11% more per square foot than original-condition homes, and they tend to sell faster. In an all-resale market, condition is the single biggest swing in value, which is why reading the renovation math is the whole game.

Asking price per square foot
Renovated$1182
Original$1063
Median days on market
Renovated116
Original161

From current Bel Marra listings (renovated 1, original 6); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Bel Marra holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Intracoastal West locationStrong
Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Bel Marra

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

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Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

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Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

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Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

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Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

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Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The deep-water access and the East Boca location are priced into every Bel Marra listing. The deal is won on the frontage, the ocean access, the seawall, and an honest read of the house, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

8.5A- · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.8/10
Renovation Risk6.2/10
Location Efficiency8.8/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.8/10
Carrying Cost Advantage5.6/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Bel Marra is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live BeachesMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live BeachesMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.
About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from BeachesMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Wide-canal, deep-water, no-fixed-bridge frontage carries the largest premium.
  • Narrower or restricted-access lots trade lower for good reason.
  • The seawall and dock capacity drive value alongside the frontage.

In Bel Marra the water is the asset. Wide-canal, deep-water frontage with true ocean access and no fixed bridges commands a large premium, while narrower or restricted lots trade lower. Because access, dock capacity, and seawall condition vary, compare a home against the closest sale with similar frontage and access, and read the seawall before the finishes.

The 15-Second Verdict

Bel Marra in 15 seconds.

Best forBoaters who want deep-water, no-fixed-bridge ocean access in upscale East Boca with no HOA.
Strong onScarce ocean access, large waterfront lots, no-HOA flexibility, and proximity to the beach and Mizner Park.
WatchThe seawall and dock, the canal width and true ocean access, waterfront insurance, and a home's condition.
Not forBuyers who want a gated HOA community or a low-cost, low-maintenance inland home.
The edgePricing waterfront by true ocean access, dock capacity, and seawall condition is where the value is, and many buyers blur it.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • No HOA: your fixed costs are insurance, seawall, and condition.
  • Deep-water, no-fixed-bridge access carries a large premium.
  • The seawall and dock are major waterfront line items; inspect them.
  • Docks can handle large boats; confirm capacity for yours.
  • Comp waterfront against waterfront with similar access.

Bel Marra has no homeowners association, so there are no HOA dues. The real carrying costs are waterfront insurance, the seawall and dock upkeep, and the condition of the home, plus standard taxes. Budget those rather than association fees.

There is no HOA, so there are no association-funded common areas or services; owners have flexibility on design and use within city rules.

There is no club; the draw is the private deep-water boating access. Confirm dock specifications and any city or county marine rules for the specific home.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Bel Marra buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxPalm Beach County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Bel Marra.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Bel Marra

Thinking of selling in Bel Marra?

Your buyer is comparing water frontage and access as much as the house, so sell the specifics: the canal width, the ocean access and dock capacity, the seawall, and an honest condition story.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Bel Marra, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Bel Marra, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Bel Marra home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Bel Marra matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

See the full Bel Marra home value & selling guide, recent comps, fees, and 2026 timing →

Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Bel Marra year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

Bel Marra Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Bel Marra is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,099,999, and homes go under contract in about 68 days.

2.2
Months supply
$1,099,999
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$321
Per sqft
68
Days on mkt
7/6/39
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Zoom out for the wider market: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard.

Live data: BeachesMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bel Marra?
In East Boca Raton (ZIP 33487), Palm Beach County, just north of Yamato Road, minutes from the beach and Mizner Park.
Does Bel Marra have ocean access?
Yes. Bel Marra homes have deep-water access to the Atlantic with no fixed bridges, a key draw for boaters; confirm the exact route and any bridges for your boat.
Does Bel Marra have an HOA?
No. Bel Marra has no homeowners association, so there are no HOA dues and owners have flexibility on design and use within city rules; carrying costs are insurance, seawall, and condition.
How many homes are in Bel Marra?
Roughly 315 single-family homes, most on deep-water lots, dating to 1963.
How big are the homes and lots?
Homes range from about 1,700 to over 6,000 square feet on large lots, most with water views, pools, and private docks. Confirm the frontage and lot for a specific home.
What size boat can I keep in Bel Marra?
Many docks can accommodate boats from roughly 30 to 100 feet, given the deep water and no fixed bridges, but capacity varies by home. Confirm the dock and route for your vessel.
What should I check on a Bel Marra waterfront home?
The canal width and depth, the dock and its capacity, the route and any bridges to the inlet, the seawall age and condition, a bindable insurance quote, and the home's systems.
What schools serve Bel Marra?
It is zoned to Palm Beach County public schools by home address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Is Bel Marra a good investment?
Scarce deep-water, no-fixed-bridge ocean access with no HOA in East Boca supports durable demand, but value turns on the frontage, the seawall, insurance, and condition. Run the full waterfront carrying cost before deciding.
How far is Bel Marra from the beach?
The Boca Raton beaches are roughly 5 to 10 minutes east, with Mizner Park and downtown Boca about 10 to 15 minutes south. Drive times are approximate.
What are the carrying costs without an HOA?
Instead of dues, budget waterfront insurance, seawall and dock maintenance, taxes, and home upkeep. These can be significant on the water, so price them before you offer.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Bel Marra?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. On deep-water waterfront where frontage, access, and the seawall swing value, having your own representation to read the water and the house is the highest-leverage decision you make.
The Verdict

Should you buy in Bel Marra?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want deep-water ocean access with no fixed bridges for a large boatExcellent fit
You want an upscale East Boca waterfront home with no HOAExcellent fit
You will read the seawall, dock, and a waterfront home's condition honestlyExcellent fit
You want a gated, amenity-rich HOA communityProbably not
You want a low-cost, low-maintenance inland homeProbably not
You will not underwrite waterfront insurance, seawall, and dock costsProbably not

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Bel Marra median home price history from 2012 to 2026, chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in Bel Marra, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
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