Por La Mar in Boca Raton

Por La Mar

East Boca waterfront neighborhood · East Boca Raton · Boca Raton, ZIP 33432

A non-gated East Boca waterfront neighborhood with bridge-free ocean access.

Deepwater canalsBridge-free ocean accessWalk to the beach
Live Market Pulse
52/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
This is a waterfront market where the dockage, the canal, and the ocean access drive value far more than the house; read the water on a specific lot.
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LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$3.45M
Median Price
2.4mo
Supply
65days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$946/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Por La Mar is an East Boca waterfront neighborhood of roughly 200 homes between the Intracoastal and Lake Boca, established in 1959, many on deepwater no-wake canals with direct, bridge-free ocean access, walkable to Palmetto Park Road shops and the beach. This is a wide-ranging market where the dockage and the water access set value, with homes from modest to multimillion. Your leverage is reading the water and the seawall on a specific lot and pricing against true waterfront comps."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Por La Mar market snapshot (as of June 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $3.5M ($946 per sq ft), with homes averaging 65 days on market and 2.4 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 5 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Por La Mar is a non-gated East Boca Raton waterfront neighborhood of roughly 200 homes between the Intracoastal Waterway and Lake Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, established in 1959, with homes built from the late 1950s into the early 2000s in mixed architecture.

Many homes sit on deepwater no-wake canals with direct, bridge-free ocean access, and the neighborhood is within walking distance of Palmetto Park Road shops and the Atlantic beaches, near The Boca Raton resort. There is generally no mandatory community HOA, so confirm any association for a specific home.

The buy here is the water. Read the dockage, the canal, the seawall, and the ocean access as carefully as the home, and price against true waterfront comps.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a deepwater home with bridge-free ocean access
  • Buyers who value walkability to the shops and the beach
  • Buyers who want an East Boca waterfront address
  • Buyers reading dockage and water value over the house

Probably not for

  • Buyers who do not need waterfront or a boat
  • Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich community
  • Buyers who want new construction with a warranty
  • Buyers seeking an inland, lower-cost home

How Por La Mar is performing right now

52/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
2.4Months of supplytight
65Median days on marketdays
0 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
5Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+13%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 Por La Mar 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 Por La Mar buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Por La Mar

Live MLS inventory for Por La Mar. 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 Por La Mar 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.

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The takeaway

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

Atlantic beaches, South Beach Park~5 min · walkable
Palmetto Park Road shopswalkable · nearby
Mizner Park~5 to 8 min · north
Boca Inlet and Lake Bocaadjacent · ocean access

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
Por La Mar (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

Por La Mar 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 Por La Mar address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value in Por La Mar: a strong East Boca waterfront market and the scarcity of deepwater homes with bridge-free ocean access. Each item is structural and noted below.

Recent Developments in Por La Mar

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

Net OutlookBullishEast Boca deepwater homes stay scarce and sought-after. The near-term read is dockage and seawall condition on a specific lot.

Scarce deepwater, bridge-free ocean access

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A limited supply of deepwater homes with bridge-free ocean access supports durable value.

Walkable to the shops and the beach

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Walkability to Palmetto Park Road and the Atlantic beaches is a durable draw.

Wide range of homes and prices

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A wide range from modest to multimillion means buyers must compare like to like.

Near The Boca Raton resort and Lake Boca

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Proximity to Lake Boca, the inlet, and the resort adds a durable location premium.

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 Por La Mar, 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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    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 Por La Mar, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

    1

    Read the water first. Dockage, canal width and depth, the seawall, and bridge-free access set value.

    2

    Confirm the ocean access and any restrictions for the specific home and vessel.

    3

    Inspect the seawall and the dock as carefully as the house on a waterfront home.

    4

    Confirm there is no mandatory HOA and check any deed restrictions.

    5

    Match the home to true waterfront comps by dockage and access, not list prices.

    Best Buy
    A home with deep, bridge-free ocean access and a sound seawall
    Biggest Risk
    Paying a house premium and underreading the water and seawall
    Best Lot
    Wide, deep, bridge-free dockage over a tight or bridged canal
    Smart Timing
    Confirm seawall condition and ocean access before offering
    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

    Por La Mar is a non-gated East Boca Raton waterfront neighborhood of roughly 200 homes between the Intracoastal Waterway and Lake Boca Raton, established in 1959, with homes from the late 1950s into the early 2000s. Many sit on deepwater no-wake canals with direct, bridge-free ocean access, and the neighborhood is walkable to Palmetto Park Road shops and the beach, near The Boca Raton resort. There is generally no mandatory HOA, so confirm any association for a specific home.

    The takeaway

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

    The Interior or Non-Waterfront Home
    $1.38M to $3.45M

    Interior or non-waterfront homes, the entry into a walkable East Boca waterfront neighborhood.

    Lowest entry
    The Canal Home
    $3.45M to $4.26M

    Homes on deepwater canals with ocean access, the core of the market here.

    Most inventory
    The Premium Waterfront Home
    $4.26M to $13.45M

    Renovated or larger homes with the best dockage and water frontage, the homes that hold value best.

    Strongest resale

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

    $1.38M to $3.45M
    The Interior or Non-Waterfront Home
    Interior or non-waterfront homes, the entry into a walkable East Boca waterfront neighborhood.
    $3.45M to $4.26M
    The Canal Home
    Homes on deepwater canals with ocean access, the core of the market here.
    $4.26M to $13.45M
    The Premium Waterfront Home
    Renovated or larger homes with the best dockage and water frontage, the homes that hold value best.

    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
    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 Por La Mar

    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 address and the walkability are in every listing. The deal turns on the dockage, the ocean access, and the seawall.

    Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
    8.5A- · Buy Score
    Resale Strength8.4/10
    Renovation Risk6.2/10
    Location Efficiency9.2/10
    Long-Term Defensibility8.6/10
    Carrying Cost Advantage7.4/10

    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 Por La Mar 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
    • Golf, lake, and preserve lots hold value best
    • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
    • The lot cannot be renovated, the house can
    • Premium homesites resell faster
    • ~3% asking premium for premium lots today

    In a built-out club community, the lot is the resale insurance

    The houses can be renovated, but the lot and view cannot. Golf frontage, lakefront, and preserve lots consistently command higher premiums and resell faster than interior lots backing to another home. The premium you pay for a great homesite is the discount you avoid when you sell.

    The mistake is paying an estate price for a base interior lot. We help buyers spot which homesites carry real, durable premiums and which are dressed-up interiors, so your money lands where the market will give it back.

    Strongest resaleGolf frontage and lakefront homesites at Por La Mar

    Golf & lakefront lots

    Open views over the course or the 26 community lakes. The scarcest, most in-demand homesites; they command the highest premiums and resell fastest.

    Strong resalePreserve-backing homesites at Por La Mar

    Preserve lots

    Backing to protected preserve means privacy with no rear neighbor. A consistent favorite that holds value well above a standard interior lot.

    Moderate resaleCul-de-sac and larger interior homesites at Por La Mar

    Cul-de-sac & larger lots

    Less traffic, more yard, and an easy walk to the club for some streets. A real but smaller premium that depends on the street and parcel size.

    Value tierStandard interior homesites at Por La Mar

    Standard interior lots

    The most affordable way through the gates, and the best renovation value. Just do not pay a golf or lake price for one, this is where buyers most often overpay.

    Relative resale strength by lot and view, illustrative of how Por La Mar homesites trade. The exact premium depends on the specific home, the view, and the street.

    Por La Mar in 15 seconds.

    Best forBuyers who want a deepwater East Boca home with bridge-free ocean access.
    Biggest advantageBridge-free ocean access walkable to the shops and the beach.
    Biggest riskReading the house, not the water, on a waterfront lot.
    Sweet spotA home with deep, bridge-free ocean access and a sound seawall.
    Avoid ifYou want an inland, gated, or new-construction home.

    HOA, CDD & Fees

    15-Second Take
    • East Boca waterfront neighborhood
    • Deepwater, bridge-free ocean access on many lots
    • Generally no mandatory HOA
    • Walkable to the shops and the beach
    • Read the seawall and dockage carefully

    There is generally no mandatory community HOA; confirm whether any association or deed restriction applies to the specific home, and budget the seawall and dock maintenance a waterfront home requires.

    There are no community-wide amenities or HOA-maintained areas; seawall, dock, and insurance are the owner's responsibility on a waterfront home.

    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 Por La Mar, condition and view decide your number

    Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Delray Manors, 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 Por La Mar home worth?

    Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Por La Mar 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 Por La Mar 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 Por La Mar 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.

    Por La Mar Market Scorecard

    Strong seller's market

    Por La Mar 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

    Is Por La Mar a gated community?
    No. Por La Mar is not a gated community, based on third-party descriptions; confirm with the listing.
    What type of homes are in Por La Mar?
    Por La Mar is characterized by single-family homes, with some townhomes, in a non-gated East Boca waterfront neighborhood of roughly 200 residences, many on deepwater canals with ocean access. Confirm the specifics of any individual home with the listing.
    Who built Por La Mar?
    Por La Mar is associated with various builders, built from 1959, with homes into the early 2000s, per third-party sources. Confirm the builder and year for a specific home.
    Does Por La Mar have an HOA?
    Confirm the homeowners association status and current dues for a specific Por La Mar home with the listing, as published figures move.
    Does Por La Mar have a CDD fee?
    No CDD has been confirmed here; confirm the CDD status per parcel with the listing.
    What amenities does Por La Mar offer?
    The draw is deepwater no-wake canals with direct, bridge-free ocean access on many lots, within walking distance of Palmetto Park Road shops and the beach, near The Boca Raton resort. Confirm current amenity access and any associated fees with the listing.
    What schools serve Por La Mar?
    Por La Mar is in the Palm Beach County School District in East Boca; confirm the exact zoning for a specific home with the district. School assignment is by address and changes periodically, so confirm the exact zoning for a specific Por La Mar home with the district.
    Where is Por La Mar located?
    Por La Mar is in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida (33432). It sits between the Intracoastal Waterway and Lake Boca Raton in East Boca.
    Is Por La Mar a good place to buy?
    Por La Mar offers a non-gated East Boca waterfront neighborhood with deepwater, bridge-free ocean access, walkable to the shops and the beach. The right read is a comparable-sales analysis on a specific home; this is not a guarantee of future value.
    How is the market in Por La Mar?
    Inventory here is limited, so a single sale can move the averages. Read current pricing as context and lean on the comparable-sales analysis for a specific home.
    What is there to do near Por La Mar?
    Por La Mar puts everyday shopping, dining, and major roads within a short drive; see the commute section for approximate drive times, and confirm your real commute at your real departure time.
    Should I use the listing agent to buy in Por La Mar?
    No. The listing agent works for the seller. Having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make on a purchase here.
    How do I sell a home in Por La Mar?
    The right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's size, condition, and location, not an automated estimate. We build the case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.
    Are there new listings in Por La Mar before they hit the portals?
    We track Por La Mar inventory from the live feed and can flag homes as they come available. Tell us your budget and timeline and we will send matches.
    Buyers who want a deepwater home with bridge-free ocean accessExcellent fit
    Buyers who value walkability to the shops and the beachExcellent fit
    Buyers who want an East Boca waterfront addressExcellent fit
    Buyers reading dockage and water value over the houseExcellent fit
    Buyers who do not need waterfront or a boatProbably not
    Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich communityProbably not
    Buyers who want new construction with a warrantyProbably not
    Buyers seeking an inland, lower-cost homeProbably not

    Get the inside read on Por La Mar

    Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Por La Mar home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

    We respond personally, usually the same day.

    You are all set.

    A Momentum Realty Por La Mar specialist will reach out personally, usually the same day.

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