Old Floresta in Boca Raton

Old Floresta Homes for Sale in Boca Raton, FL

Historic single-family district · East Boca Raton · Boca Raton, ZIP 33432

Boca Raton's first historic district, a Mizner-era neighborhood of Spanish-style homes on narrow, tree-lined streets in East Boca.

Historic districtMizner-era homesNo mandatory HOA
Live Market Pulse
46/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
This is a historic district of original and updated homes, so the read is the renovation status, any historic-district guidelines, the lot, and the comps for an original versus a modernized home.
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Built fromLive BeachesMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$2.40M
Median Price
5.1mo
Supply
173days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$783/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Old Floresta is Boca Raton's first historic district, a neighborhood begun by Addison Mizner in the 1920s with a core of Spanish-style homes, ranging from roughly 2,000 to more than 10,000 square feet, with no mandatory homeowners association. The read is the renovation status, any historic-district guidelines, and the lot, since the housing stock blends original Mizner-era homes with extensively updated and rebuilt residences. Your leverage is matching a home to like-condition comps and understanding any historic-district review that applies to exterior changes."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Old Floresta market snapshot (as of June 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $2.4M ($783 per sq ft), with homes averaging 173 days on market and 5.1 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 7 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Old Floresta is Boca Raton's first historic district, designated in 1990, a neighborhood begun by architect Addison Mizner in the 1920s in East Boca Raton, Palm Beach County (33432), with an original core of Spanish-style homes and a current range from roughly 2,000 to more than 10,000 square feet.

The architecture defines it, with rough-finished stucco walls, wrought-iron balconies, and barrel-tile roofs along narrow, tree-lined streets and lush landscaping. There is no mandatory homeowners association, though historic-district guidelines can apply to exterior changes; confirm those with the city.

The buy here is the renovation status, the lot, and any historic-district review. Match an original home to original comps and a modernized home to modernized comps, and understand what exterior changes require review.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a home in Boca's first historic district
  • Buyers who value Mizner-era Spanish architecture and character
  • Buyers who want an East Boca location near downtown
  • Buyers who want a neighborhood without a mandatory HOA

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich HOA community
  • Buyers who want new construction with a builder warranty
  • Buyers who want a turnkey home with no condition or review due diligence
  • Buyers who want a maintenance-free or age-restricted lifestyle

How Old Floresta is performing right now

46/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
5.1Months of supplytight
116Median days on marketdays
0 : 3Under contract vs for salestrong demand
7Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+35%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 15, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Old 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 Old Floresta buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Old Floresta

Live MLS inventory for Old Floresta. 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 Old Floresta listings as of 2026-06-15, 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.

Downtown Boca Raton and Mizner Park~5 min · east
Palmetto Park Road~2 min · nearby
Boca Raton beaches~10 min · east
Interstate 95 at Palmetto Park Road~5 min · west

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
Old 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

Old 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 Old Floresta address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Old Floresta: Boca's first historic district of Mizner-era homes on tree-lined streets in East Boca, with no mandatory HOA. Each item is sourced and dated.

Recent Developments in Old Floresta

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

Net OutlookBullishHistoric, character-rich neighborhoods in East Boca stay scarce and in demand. The near-term read is the condition and any historic review.

Historic-district designation

1990
BullishHigh impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Boca's first historic district status protects character and supports long-term value.

Mizner-era architecture

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Original 1920s Spanish architecture is a scarce, distinctive draw.

East Boca location

Ongoing
BullishHigh impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Proximity to downtown, Mizner Park, and the beach is a durable draw.

Renovation and rebuild activity

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Updates and rebuilds reset comps, but exterior changes may face historic review.

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 Old Floresta, 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 Old Floresta, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

    1

    Read the renovation status, original Mizner-era versus modernized or rebuilt.

    2

    Confirm any historic-district guidelines that apply to exterior changes with the city.

    3

    Read the lot and the home's condition on older housing stock.

    4

    Verify school zoning by address with the Palm Beach County School District.

    5

    Match the home to like-condition comps, original to original and updated to updated.

    Best Buy
    A sensitively updated historic home on a good lot matched to like-condition comps
    Biggest Risk
    Underbudgeting a historic renovation or missing exterior-change review requirements
    Best Lot
    A larger or quieter tree-lined lot over a busier one
    Smart Timing
    Confirm any historic-district review before planning exterior changes
    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

    Old Floresta is Boca Raton's first historic district, designated in 1990, a neighborhood begun by architect Addison Mizner in the 1920s in East Boca Raton (33432), with an original core of Spanish-style homes and a current range from roughly 2,000 to more than 10,000 square feet. The architecture defines it, with rough-finished stucco walls, wrought-iron balconies, and barrel-tile roofs along narrow, tree-lined streets. There is no mandatory homeowners association, though historic-district guidelines can apply to exterior changes.

    The takeaway

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

    The Original Historic Home
    $1.80M to $2.25M

    The original Mizner-era homes, the entry and the careful-restoration tier in a historic district.

    Lowest entry
    The Updated Home
    $2.25M to $2.60M

    Sensitively modernized homes, the core of the resale market here.

    Most inventory
    The Rebuilt or Estate Home
    $2.60M to $2.80M

    Extensively rebuilt or larger estate homes on premium lots, the homes that tend to 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.

    $1.80M to $2.25M
    The Original Historic Home
    The original Mizner-era homes, the entry and the careful-restoration tier in a historic district.
    $2.25M to $2.60M
    The Updated Home
    Sensitively modernized homes, the core of the resale market here.
    $2.60M to $2.80M
    The Rebuilt or Estate Home
    Extensively rebuilt or larger estate homes on premium lots, the homes that tend to 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 Boca Raton 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 Old 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 historic-district name is in every listing. The deal turns on the renovation status, the lot, and any historic review.

    Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
    8.6A · Buy Score
    Resale Strength8.7/10
    Renovation Risk7.2/10
    Location Efficiency9.2/10
    Long-Term Defensibility8.6/10
    Carrying Cost Advantage7.2/10

    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 Old 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
    • 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 Old Floresta

    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 Old Floresta

    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 Old Floresta

    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 Old Floresta

    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 Old Floresta homesites trade. The exact premium depends on the specific home, the view, and the street.

    Old Floresta in 15 seconds.

    Best forBuyers who want a home in Boca's first historic district with Mizner-era character.
    Biggest advantageMizner-era Spanish architecture and an East Boca location with no mandatory HOA.
    Biggest riskCondition and historic-district review on older homes.
    Sweet spotA sensitively updated historic home on a good lot matched to like-condition comps.
    Avoid ifYou want a gated HOA community, new construction, or no review on exterior changes.

    HOA, CDD & Fees

    15-Second Take
    • No CDD, a real carrying-cost edge
    • Quarterly POA dues (Vesta) include Hotwire internet + cable
    • Club dues are separate and optional
    • Budget a renovation reserve for a 1990s home
    • The no-CDD edge beats Nocatee and RiverTown

    This is a historic, non-deed-restricted neighborhood with no mandatory homeowners association, so there are typically no standard community dues; confirm any historic-district guidelines and any voluntary civic-association arrangement with the city and the listing.

    With no mandatory HOA, there are no bundled services; the focus is the home itself and any historic-district review that applies to exterior changes.

    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 Old Floresta, condition and view decide your number

    Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Por La Mar, 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.

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    Old Floresta Market Scorecard

    Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

    Old Floresta is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 5.1 months of supply, a median asking price of $3,495,000, and homes go under contract in about 116 days.

    5.1
    Months supply
    $3,495,000
    Median list
    $2,400,000
    Median sold
    $783
    Per sqft
    116
    Days on mkt
    3/0/7
    Active/Pend/Sold

    Typical home value in the 33432 ZIP is $1,044,099, about 122.6% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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    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 Old Floresta a gated community?
    No. Old Floresta is not a gated community, based on third-party descriptions; confirm with the listing.
    What type of homes are in Old Floresta?
    Old Floresta is characterized by Boca Raton's first historic district, a neighborhood of single-family homes begun by architect Addison Mizner in the 1920s with a core of Spanish-style residences, ranging from roughly 2,000 to more than 10,000 square feet, with no mandatory homeowners association. Confirm the specifics of any individual home with the listing.
    Who built Old Floresta?
    Old Floresta is associated with Addison Mizner, built the 1920s, per third-party sources. Confirm the builder and year for a specific home.
    Does Old Floresta have an HOA?
    Confirm the homeowners association status and current dues for a specific Old Floresta home with the listing, as published figures move.
    Does Old Floresta have a CDD fee?
    This is a historic, non-deed-restricted neighborhood with no mandatory homeowners association; confirm any historic-district guidelines and the CDD status per parcel with the listing.
    What amenities does Old Floresta offer?
    The draw here is the architecture and the setting, with original Mizner-era Spanish-style homes, rough-finished stucco walls, wrought-iron balconies, and barrel-tile roofs along narrow, tree-lined streets with lush landscaping; this is a historic neighborhood rather than an amenity community. Confirm current amenity access and any associated fees with the listing.
    What schools serve Old Floresta?
    Old Floresta is in the Palm Beach County School District in East Boca Raton; 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 Old Floresta home with the district.
    Where is Old Floresta located?
    Old Floresta is in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida (33432). It sits in East Boca Raton, near Palmetto Park Road west of the downtown core.
    Is Old Floresta a good place to buy?
    Old Floresta offers Boca Raton's first historic district, a Mizner-era neighborhood of Spanish-style homes on tree-lined streets in East Boca. 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 Old Floresta?
    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 Old Floresta?
    Old Floresta 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 Old Floresta?
    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 Old Floresta?
    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 Old Floresta before they hit the portals?
    We track Old Floresta 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 home in Boca's first historic districtExcellent fit
    Buyers who value Mizner-era Spanish architecture and characterExcellent fit
    Buyers who want an East Boca location near downtownExcellent fit
    Buyers who want a neighborhood without a mandatory HOAExcellent fit
    Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich HOA communityProbably not
    Buyers who want new construction with a builder warrantyProbably not
    Buyers who want a turnkey home with no condition or review due diligenceProbably not
    Buyers who want a maintenance-free or age-restricted lifestyleProbably not

    Get the inside read on Old Floresta

    Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Old Floresta 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.

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