Catalina / Polo Club
Homes for Sale in Boca Raton, FL
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Market Heat

Catalina sits within the larger Polo Club development in west Boca Raton, and the $755K median reflects the entry tier of what is a sprawling country-club master plan. At $354 per square foot, you are paying for the Boca Raton zip code and the address cachet of Polo Club, though Catalina itself lacks the dedicated amenity stack of some neighboring sections. Thirteen closings over the trailing window is thin volume, so the median can swing on mix—a few larger or smaller units tip the number meaningfully.
The 51 percent year-over-year gain is eye-catching, but context matters: compare against last July's base, check whether inventory was unusually distressed then, and remember that percentage moves on a narrow sample amplify quickly. Thirteen days on market signals that correctly priced listings move, but with only a handful of transactions the heat score of 69 is more a function of velocity than depth. Sellers have leverage today; buyers should expect competition and little room to negotiate if a property shows well.
Catalina / Polo Club right now
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($755K) is up 51.0% from the prior 12 months ($500K). With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15. Confidence: Medium (13 and 9 sales in the two windows).
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Updated July 15, 2026 · Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Catalina / Polo Club market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $755K ($354 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 13 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 51% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (13 closings in the current window).
Catalina is a villa and single-family enclave within Boca Raton's Polo Club, where the $755K median buys you the country-club address without the amenity load of the flagship sections. The market is fast—13 days median—but thin, so each sale carries outsize weight in the numbers.
Who Catalina / Polo Club is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with $700K–$800K liquidity who prioritize the Polo Club pedigree and Boca Raton location over section-specific amenities.
- Investors or second-home buyers seeking a fast-moving market with recognizable resale value tied to a country-club master plan.
- Downsizers or empty-nesters who want a villa or single-family layout in west Boca with access to golf and club facilities through the broader Polo network.
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a deep amenity package—dedicated clubhouse, pool, tennis—within the immediate section rather than relying on the master plan.
- First-time or budget-constrained buyers expecting negotiation leverage or patient inventory accumulation; the 13-day DOM leaves little room for extended due diligence.
- Investors running quantitative models on median trends; the 13-closing sample and 51 percent year-over-year move are too thin for statistical confidence without deeper context.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 15 of each year, from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($755K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($500K) IS the +51.0% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 16 sales each (13 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. 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. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Catalina / Polo Club buying strategy.
If we were buying in Catalina / Polo Club today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Catalina / Polo Club.
What the numbers tell us about Catalina / Polo Club right now
Thirteen closings in the trailing window is a narrow sample, and the 51 percent year-over-year jump should be read as a function of both the small denominator and the base period twelve months ago. We do not have granular inventory or absorption data for Catalina specifically, so treat the median price as a snapshot rather than a trend with statistical confidence. What is clear: homes that are priced to the current market and show in move-in condition are going under contract in less than two weeks, and the $354 per square foot figure places Catalina in the middle of the Boca resale spectrum—not waterfront, not penthouse-tower, but well above the tract product west of the Turnpike.
The Polo Club name carries weight, and Catalina benefits from that association even though MLS records do not flag dedicated clubhouse, pool, or tennis facilities for this specific section. Buyers here are often valuing proximity to Polo Club's golf and the overall prestige of the master plan rather than exclusive Catalina amenities. The market heat score of 69 reflects velocity more than volume: when something trades it trades quickly, but you are not seeing the continuous churn of a high-inventory subdivision. For sellers, that means pricing discipline is rewarded and overreach is punished fast. For buyers, it means watching closely, moving decisively, and accepting that negotiation leverage is limited in a sub-two-week DOM environment.
Without a deeper amenity set to anchor the value proposition, condition and layout drive outcomes. A well-maintained villa with an open floor plan and updated finishes will command the median or better; a dated interior or poor site orientation will sit, even in this market. The $755K median does not tell you where the floor or ceiling is—only that half the recent sales closed above that figure and half below. If you are comparing Catalina to other Polo sections or to competing communities in west Boca, focus on cost per square foot, HOA load, and whether the specific property includes golf or club membership in the price.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Catalina / Polo Club. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Catalina's thin transaction volume and the premium attached to the Polo Club name mean that comparable selection and pricing strategy are critical. Momentum's analysts track every sale across the Polo sections, understand how Catalina stacks up against Saddlebrook or Vintage, and will tell you when a listing is priced for aspiration rather than appraisal. In a 13-day market, the difference between a sharp offer and a missed opportunity is preparation—we get you the comps, the HOA financials, and the honest read before you walk the property, so you move with confidence or walk away without regret.
Catalina / Polo Club in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2010 (87 transactions analyzed) |
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Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Beaches MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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