Boca Gardens in Boca Raton

Boca Gardens

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

West Boca's amenity-rich villa and townhome community of about 700 homes on 160 acres.

~700 homesVillas and townhomesPools, tennis, fitness
Live Market Pulse
62/100
Momentum
Balanced 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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LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$455K
Median Price
2.5mo
Supply
45days
Avg DOM
Balanced
Seller Leverage
$306/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Boca Gardens is an established, amenity-rich community in west Boca Raton, about 700 single-story villas and two-story townhomes spread over roughly 160 acres, with three pools, a clubhouse, tennis, basketball, and a fitness center. The read is attainable Boca living with strong shared amenities: this is an HOA community of attached and villa-style homes rather than custom estates, so value turns on the product, the HOA's coverage and funding, and condition, with location near west Boca schools and shopping as a real draw. Sources differ on whether it is gated, so confirm."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Boca Gardens market snapshot (as of June 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $455K ($306 per sq ft), with homes averaging 45 days on market and 2.5 months of supply, a balanced market. Based on 34 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Boca Gardens is a residential community in west Boca Raton (ZIP 33496), Palm Beach County, of roughly 700 homes spread over about 160 acres (Boca Gardens community profiles).

Housing is primarily single-story villas and two-story townhomes, with sizes ranging from about 1,200 to well over 2,200 square feet and commonly two to three bedrooms. This is an attached and villa-style community rather than a custom single-family enclave.

Amenities are a core part of the value: residents have access to three swimming pools, a clubhouse, tennis and basketball courts, a fitness center, and open green space. The monthly HOA fee covers common-area upkeep, amenities, and maintenance; confirm the exact scope.

Sources differ on whether Boca Gardens is gated, with some describing residential-only traffic patterns rather than a guard gate. Confirm the access arrangement, the HOA scope and funding, and a home's condition for the specific residence before you offer.

Best for

  • Buyers who want attainable west Boca living with strong shared amenities
  • Buyers who want a low-maintenance villa or townhome with the HOA handling common areas
  • Buyers who value proximity to west Boca schools, shopping, and major roads

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a custom single-family home on a private lot
  • Buyers who want a guard-gated, low-density estate enclave
  • Buyers who want to minimize and control their own fees and maintenance

How Boca Gardens is performing right now

62/100
momentum
Balanced Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
2.5Months of supplytight
37Median days on marketdays
1 : 7Under contract vs for salestrong demand
34Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+6%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 Boca Gardens 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 Boca Gardens buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Boca Gardens

Live MLS inventory for Boca Gardens. 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.

Active and pending Boca Gardens 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.

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.

The takeaway

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

Florida's Turnpike / I-95~10 to 15 min · west Boca access, approximate
Town Center at Boca Raton~10 to 15 min · shopping and dining
West Boca Medical Center~5 to 10 min · nearby hospital
Downtown Boca Raton / Mizner Park~15 to 20 min · east
Boca Raton beaches~20 to 25 min · east to the coast
Boca Raton Airport / Palm Beach Int'l (PBI)~15 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
Boca Gardens (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

Boca Gardens 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 Boca Gardens address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at Boca Gardens, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Boca Gardens

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is attainable west Boca living anchored by strong shared amenities and a maintenance HOA. The watch item is the HOA's coverage, reserves, and assessment posture, plus confirming the access arrangement, since sources differ on whether the community is gated.

Amenity-rich HOA community at an attainable Boca price

BullishThree pools, a clubhouse, tennis, basketball, and fitness across about 160 acres give strong shared value for villa and townhome buyers; confirm HOA coverage and funding. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Amenity-rich HOA community at an attainable Boca price

Gated status reported inconsistently

NeutralSome sources describe a guard gate and others residential-only traffic patterns; confirm the actual access arrangement before assuming. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Gated status reported inconsistently

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 Boca Gardens, 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. Established
    Community

    West Boca villa and townhome community of about 700 homes

    Boca Gardens is an established west Boca Raton community of roughly 700 single-story villas and two-story townhomes over about 160 acres, with three pools, a clubhouse, tennis, basketball, and a fitness center (community profiles). Treat figures as reported and confirm with the HOA. Why it matters: The shared amenities and the HOA's coverage are the value story; read the budget and the access arrangement. 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.

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

1

Confirm the HOA scope and funding. Get the monthly fee, exactly what it covers, the reserves, and any pending assessment in writing.

2

Confirm the access arrangement. Sources differ on whether Boca Gardens is gated, so verify guard gate versus residential-only traffic for yourself.

3

Read the specific home's condition, the roof, systems, and any updates, since the villa and townhome stock is established.

4

Verify the rules on rentals and pets for the specific product before you offer.

5

Comp by product type (single-story villa versus two-story townhome) and size, not the community average.

Best Buy
An updated villa or townhome in a well-funded HOA with rules that fit you, priced to its true condition.
Biggest Risk
An underfunded HOA facing an assessment, or misreading the rental or pet rules.
Best Lot
End units and homes backing to green space or water tend to hold value better than interior runs.
Smart Timing
Confirm the HOA reserves and the access arrangement before you write.
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

Boca Gardens is an established community in west Boca Raton (33496) of roughly 700 single-story villas and two-story townhomes over about 160 acres, with sizes from about 1,200 to over 2,200 square feet and commonly two to three bedrooms. Shared amenities include three swimming pools, a clubhouse, tennis and basketball courts, and a fitness center, with a monthly HOA covering common areas, amenities, and maintenance. Sources differ on whether the community is gated; confirm the access arrangement. It is zoned to Palm Beach County public schools by address; verify with the district.

The takeaway

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

Entry: smaller villas and townhomes
$335K to $440K

The most attainable products are smaller single-story villas and two-story townhomes. The HOA coverage is a big part of the value, so confirm exactly what it includes and how it is funded.

Lowest entry
Mid: larger updated homes
$440K to $480K

The middle of the market is larger, updated villas and townhomes. Product type, position, and condition separate these more than square footage.

Most inventory
High: largest homes on premium positions
$480K to $505K

The top end is the largest homes and end units backing to green space or water. These trade on position, view, and condition.

Strongest resale

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

$335K to $440K
Entry: smaller villas and townhomes
The most attainable products are smaller single-story villas and two-story townhomes. The HOA coverage is a big part of the value, so confirm exactly what it includes and how it is funded.
$440K to $480K
Mid: larger updated homes
The middle of the market is larger, updated villas and townhomes. Product type, position, and condition separate these more than square footage.
$480K to $505K
High: largest homes on premium positions
The top end is the largest homes and end units backing to green space or water. These trade on position, view, and condition.

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

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
Asking price per square foot
Renovated$362
Original$281
Median days on market
Renovated45
Original42

From current Boca Gardens listings (renovated 2, 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.

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.

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 Boca Gardens

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.

The pools, the clubhouse, and the west Boca location are priced into every Boca Gardens listing. The deal is won on the product type, the HOA's coverage and funding, and condition, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.8B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.8/10
Renovation Risk5.6/10
Location Efficiency8.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.6/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.6/10

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.

Why our read on Boca Gardens 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.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

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
  • End units and homes backing to green space or water hold value best.
  • Interior runs can lag, especially without updates.
  • The HOA's coverage and funding matter as much as position here.

In an attached community like Boca Gardens, position and HOA health together set value. End units and homes backing to green space or water hold value better than interior runs, but a well-funded HOA with the right coverage matters just as much. Compare a home against the closest sale in its own product type and position, and read the HOA budget before the finishes.

Boca Gardens in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want attainable, amenity-rich west Boca living in a low-maintenance villa or townhome.
Strong onThree pools, a clubhouse, tennis, fitness, green space, and proximity to west Boca schools and shopping.
WatchThe HOA coverage and reserves, the access arrangement, the rental and pet rules, and an established home's systems.
Not forBuyers who want a custom single-family home, a guard-gated estate enclave, or to control their own fees.
The edgeA well-funded HOA in an amenity-rich community is the real value, and it takes reading the budget to confirm.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • A monthly HOA covers common areas and the shared amenities.
  • Coverage differs by villa versus townhome; read your documents.
  • Pull reserves and any assessment before you offer.
  • Confirm whether the community is gated; sources differ.
  • End units and green-space or water positions hold value best.

Boca Gardens carries a monthly HOA fee covering common-area upkeep, amenities, and general maintenance, with coverage differing by product. Treat any figure as reported and confirm the current fee, the exact scope, the reserves, and any pending assessment for the specific home before you offer.

The HOA generally covers common areas, the amenities (pools, clubhouse, tennis, basketball, fitness), and maintenance; exactly what is covered varies by villa versus townhome. Confirm the scope for your residence.

Shared amenities include three swimming pools, a clubhouse, tennis and basketball courts, and a fitness center across the community's open space. Confirm current amenities and any access rules.

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.

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 Boca Gardens, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Boca Gardens, 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 Boca Gardens home worth?

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Boca Gardens 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.

Boca Gardens Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Boca Gardens 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 Boca Gardens located?
In west Boca Raton (ZIP 33496), Palm Beach County, near major roads with quick access to I-95 and Florida's Turnpike, roughly 10 to 15 minutes to Town Center at Boca Raton.
Is Boca Gardens a gated community?
Sources differ. Some describe a guard gate and others residential-only traffic patterns rather than a gate. Confirm the actual access arrangement for yourself before assuming.
What kinds of homes are in Boca Gardens?
Primarily single-story villas and two-story townhomes, ranging from about 1,200 to over 2,200 square feet with commonly two to three bedrooms. It is an attached and villa-style community rather than custom single-family.
How many homes are in Boca Gardens?
About 700 homes spread over roughly 160 acres.
What amenities does Boca Gardens have?
Three swimming pools, a clubhouse, tennis and basketball courts, a fitness center, and open green space. Confirm current amenities and any access rules with the HOA.
What does the HOA cover at Boca Gardens?
The monthly HOA fee covers common-area upkeep, the shared amenities, and general maintenance, with coverage differing by villa versus townhome. Confirm the exact scope and the current fee for the specific home.
What are the HOA fees at Boca Gardens?
Fees vary by product and what they cover. Treat any figure as reported and confirm the current monthly amount, the scope, the reserves, and any assessment for the exact home.
What schools serve Boca Gardens?
Boca Gardens is zoned to Palm Beach County public schools by home address; west Boca has several sought-after schools. Assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Are rentals allowed in Boca Gardens?
Rental rules vary by product and the association's current policy. Investors and buyers should confirm the lease policy and any restrictions in writing before relying on them.
Is Boca Gardens a good investment?
It offers attainable, amenity-rich west Boca living, which supports steady demand, but value depends on the product, the HOA's funding, and condition. Run the HOA budget and carrying cost before deciding; this is not a guarantee of future value.
What should I check before buying in Boca Gardens?
The HOA coverage, reserves, and any assessment, the access arrangement, the rental and pet rules, and the roof and systems on an established villa or townhome.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Boca Gardens?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. In an HOA community where coverage and funding drive your real cost, having your own representation to read the budget and comps is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want attainable, amenity-rich west Boca livingExcellent fit
You want a low-maintenance villa or townhome with common areas handledExcellent fit
You value proximity to west Boca schools, shopping, and major roadsExcellent fit
You want a custom single-family home on a private lotProbably not
You want a guard-gated, low-density estate enclaveProbably not
You want to minimize and control your own fees and maintenanceProbably not

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