Lake Floresta Park in Boca Raton

Lake Floresta Park

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

An East Boca no-HOA neighborhood of 1970s CBS homes near downtown and the beach.

No HOA1970s CBS homesNear Old Floresta and downtown
Live Market Pulse
63/100
Momentum
Balanced Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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Built fromLive BeachesMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$995K
Median Price
2.8mo
Supply
44days
Avg DOM
Balanced
Seller Leverage
$492/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Lake Floresta Park is an established no-HOA neighborhood in East Boca Raton, over 200 single-family CBS homes from the 1970s on quiet streets adjacent to historic Old Floresta, minutes from downtown, Mizner Park, and the beach. The read is location, freedom, and value: no HOA fees or rules, solid 1970s block construction, great schools, and a coveted East Boca address at a more attainable price than Old Floresta itself. The buy turns on the block, the home's condition and any renovation, the lot, and the school assignment."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Lake Floresta Park market snapshot (as of June 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $995K ($492 per sq ft), with homes averaging 44 days on market and 2.8 months of supply, a balanced market (limited data). Based on 13 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Lake Floresta Park (Lake Floresta) is an established neighborhood in East Boca Raton (ZIP 33486), Palm Beach County, of over 200 single-family homes, each with its own architecture and character, and notably with no HOA (Lake Floresta profiles).

The homes were CBS (concrete block and stucco) constructed in the 1970s and are mostly larger, competitively priced for the location, on quiet streets adjacent to historic Old Floresta.

A central appeal is the absence of HOA fees and rules, a rare find in Boca, giving owners flexibility to express their individuality, in a coveted location near downtown Boca, Mizner Park, the beaches, parks, shopping, dining, and excellent schools.

Because there is no HOA, value rests on the block, the home's condition and any renovation, and the lot. Confirm condition, permitting on any additions, insurability, and the exact school assignment before you offer.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established East Boca single-family home with no HOA
  • Buyers who value solid 1970s CBS construction near downtown, Old Floresta, and the beach
  • Buyers open to a renovated home or a renovation project with design freedom

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich HOA community
  • Buyers who want new construction or a uniform streetscape
  • Buyers who want a waterfront, ocean-access lot as the default

How Lake Floresta is performing right now

63/100
momentum
Balanced Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
2.8Months of supplytight
29Median days on marketdays
1 : 3Under contract vs for salestrong demand
13Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+60%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 Lake Floresta 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 Lake Floresta Park buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Lake Floresta

Live MLS inventory for Lake Floresta Park. 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.

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The takeaway

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

I-95 (Palmetto Park Rd / Glades)~5 min · East Boca access, approximate
Downtown Boca / Mizner Park~5 to 10 min · east
Boca Raton beaches~10 to 15 min · east to the coast
Town Center at Boca Raton~10 min · shopping and dining
Boca Raton Regional Hospital~5 to 10 min · nearby hospital
Florida Atlantic University~5 to 10 min · nearby university

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
Lake Floresta (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

Lake Floresta 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 Lake Floresta address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Lake Floresta Park, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Lake Floresta Park

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an established, no-HOA East Boca neighborhood near downtown and Old Floresta, steadily renovating its 1970s stock. The watch items are a home's condition and any renovation, permitting, insurability, and the block.

No-HOA East Boca location near Old Floresta

BullishAn established single-family neighborhood with no HOA, solid 1970s construction, and a coveted East Boca address near downtown supports durable demand; condition varies by block. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

No-HOA East Boca location near Old Floresta

1970s CBS stock being renovated

NeutralConcrete-block homes from the 1970s vary in condition and updates, which shapes both price and insurability; read the specific home. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

1970s CBS stock being renovated

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 Lake Floresta Park, 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. 1970s onward
    History

    Established no-HOA East Boca neighborhood adjacent to Old Floresta

    Lake Floresta Park is an established East Boca neighborhood of over 200 single-family CBS homes built in the 1970s with no HOA, adjacent to historic Old Floresta and near downtown Boca and the beaches (neighborhood profiles). Treat details as reported and confirm. Why it matters: No HOA, solid construction, and the East Boca location are the value; read the block and a 1970s home's condition. 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 Lake Floresta, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the block and the home's condition, the roof, plumbing, and electrical, since the stock dates to the 1970s.

2

Verify permitting on any additions or rebuilds and that prior work was closed out.

3

Check insurability, roof age and wind mitigation drive premiums on older homes.

4

Verify the exact zoned schools by address, since strong schools are a key value driver.

5

Comp by condition and block, not the neighborhood average, since a renovated home and an original home are different markets.

Best Buy
A renovated or well-built 1970s CBS home on a strong block with a confirmed school assignment, priced to condition.
Biggest Risk
Underpricing an older home's systems, unpermitted prior work, or assuming a school assignment.
Best Lot
Larger and corner lots on the most improved blocks hold value best.
Smart Timing
Confirm condition, permitting, insurability, and the school assignment 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

Lake Floresta Park (Lake Floresta) is an established no-HOA neighborhood in East Boca Raton (33486) of over 200 single-family CBS homes built in the 1970s on quiet streets adjacent to historic Old Floresta, minutes from downtown Boca, Mizner Park, the beaches, and Florida Atlantic University. It is a non-HOA single-family neighborhood, so carrying costs are upkeep and insurance rather than dues. It is zoned to Palm Beach County public schools by address, with strong schools nearby; verify with the district.

The takeaway

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

Entry: original homes needing updates
$785K to $877K

The lower end is original 1970s CBS homes needing updates. The no-HOA, East Boca location supports pricing; price the systems honestly before assuming a bargain.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated homes
$877K to $1.08M

The core is updated single-family homes. Condition, the block, and the lot separate these more than square footage.

Most inventory
High: larger fully renovated homes
$1.08M to $1.18M

The top end is larger, fully renovated homes on the best blocks. These trade on the finish, the lot, and the block.

Strongest resale

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

$785K to $877K
Entry: original homes needing updates
The lower end is original 1970s CBS homes needing updates. The no-HOA, East Boca location supports pricing; price the systems honestly before assuming a bargain.
$877K to $1.08M
Mid: updated homes
The core is updated single-family homes. Condition, the block, and the lot separate these more than square footage.
$1.08M to $1.18M
High: larger fully renovated homes
The top end is larger, fully renovated homes on the best blocks. These trade on the finish, the lot, and the block.

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 Lake Floresta

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 East Boca location, the no-HOA freedom, and the solid 1970s construction are priced into every Lake Floresta listing. The deal is won on the block, the home's condition, and the lot, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.3A- · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.6/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency9.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.5/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.0/10

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 Lake Floresta 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
  • Larger and corner lots on the most improved blocks hold value best.
  • Condition and renovation drive value as much as the lot here.
  • The school assignment is a key value driver; confirm it.

In an established, no-HOA neighborhood like Lake Floresta Park, the block, the condition, and the school assignment set value alongside the lot. Larger and corner lots on the most improved blocks hold value best, and renovation quality does the rest. Compare a home against the closest sale in its own condition tier and block, and verify permitting and schools before the finishes.

Lake Floresta in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established East Boca single-family home with no HOA near downtown and the beach.
Strong onNo HOA, solid 1970s CBS construction, a coveted location near Old Floresta and Mizner Park, and excellent schools.
WatchAn older home's roof and systems, permitting on additions, insurability, and block-to-block condition.
Not forBuyers who want a gated HOA community, new construction, or a waterfront lot as the default.
The edgeNo HOA plus an East Boca address is durable value, and condition and block separate the homes.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • No HOA: your costs are upkeep and insurance, not dues.
  • Solid 1970s CBS construction; read the systems.
  • Verify permitting on additions and rebuilds.
  • Strong schools; verify the assignment by address.
  • Condition and block drive value.

Lake Floresta Park is an established single-family neighborhood with no HOA, so there are generally no mandatory HOA dues. The real costs are the upkeep and insurance of a 1970s or renovated home and standard taxes. Budget those rather than association fees.

There is no HOA and no association-funded common areas; nearby city parks and services serve the area. Confirm what applies to a specific home.

There is no club; the appeal is the no-HOA freedom, the schools, and the East Boca location near Old Floresta and downtown. Public parks and the beach are close by.

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 Lake Floresta, condition and view decide your number

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

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Lake Floresta Park 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.

Lake Floresta Park Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Lake Floresta Park 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 Lake Floresta Park?
In East Boca Raton (ZIP 33486), Palm Beach County, an established neighborhood adjacent to historic Old Floresta, minutes from downtown Boca, Mizner Park, and the beaches.
Does Lake Floresta Park have an HOA?
No. It is a neighborhood of over 200 single-family homes with no HOA, a rare find in Boca, giving owners flexibility on design and use.
What kinds of homes are in Lake Floresta Park?
Single-family homes, CBS (concrete block and stucco) constructed in the 1970s, mostly larger and competitively priced for the East Boca location, each with its own character.
How old are the homes?
Most were built in the 1970s, though many have been updated or renovated. Read the roof, systems, and any renovation for the specific home.
What schools serve Lake Floresta Park?
It is zoned to Palm Beach County public schools by home address, with strong schools nearby. Assignment is by address and can change, so verify with the district.
Is Lake Floresta Park a good location?
Yes, it is East Boca near Old Floresta, downtown Boca, Mizner Park, the beaches, FAU, parks, shopping, and dining, with quick I-95 access.
What should I check before buying in Lake Floresta Park?
A 1970s home's roof and systems, permitting on any additions, insurability and wind mitigation, the block, and comps by condition rather than the average.
Are there renovated homes in Lake Floresta Park?
Yes. The neighborhood is steadily updating, so renovated homes sit alongside original 1970s homes and renovation opportunities. Confirm the quality and permitting of any renovation.
Is Lake Floresta Park a good investment?
An established, no-HOA East Boca neighborhood with solid construction and strong schools supports durable demand, but value turns on the block, condition, and the lot. Run a condition and insurance read before deciding.
Is Lake Floresta Park waterfront?
Generally no. It is primarily an inland single-family neighborhood rather than an ocean-access waterfront community; confirm any water frontage for a specific home.
How far is Lake Floresta Park from the beach?
The Boca Raton beaches are roughly 10 to 15 minutes east, with downtown Boca and Mizner Park a shorter drive. Times are approximate.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Lake Floresta Park?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. In a no-HOA neighborhood where condition, schools, and block drive value, having your own representation to read the home, the permits, and the comps is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want an established East Boca single-family home with no HOAExcellent fit
You value solid 1970s CBS construction near downtown, Old Floresta, and the beachExcellent fit
You are open to a renovated home or a renovation project with design freedomExcellent fit
You want a gated, amenity-rich HOA communityProbably not
You want new construction or a uniform streetscapeProbably not
You want a waterfront, ocean-access lot as the defaultProbably not

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