Royal Oak Hills
Homes for Sale in Boca Raton, FL

Community in Boca Raton · Palm Beach County
Median sale $1.05M
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Live Market Pulse
72/100
Market Heat
Hotter than normal
2013 → 2026 · 89 at the 2022 peak
0 is Royal Oak Hills's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 72. How it's scored
Built fromLive Beaches MLS data25 years of closingsUpdated twice daily
Live · Royal Oak Hills Housing Pulse Beaches MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$1.05M
Median sold · 12 mo
up 23.5% vs the prior 12 months
+23.5%
1-yr price change
n = 6 and 11 sales in the two windows
$475/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $517 in 2023
96.2%
Sale vs ask
Palm Beach median: 97.7%
+300%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $263K median in 2012
Tempo
15days
Median DOM · closed
6 days at the 2024 low
6
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 8 a year
Track record · 25 years of records
2,034sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Royal Oak Hills in Boca Raton is trading at a median of $1.05 million and clearing in under three weeks—14.5 days, specifically. That's a market with conviction. The $475-per-square-foot median suggests older construction or smaller layouts; in Boca, that price-per-foot often means homes built in the seventies or eighties that haven't been fully reimagined. Condition spreads are wide here, and what you get for the median depends heavily on updates and lot position.

The 23.5 percent year-over-year gain and 300 percent appreciation since 2012 reflect both Boca's sustained demand and the neighborhood's relative value within the city. Six closings in the past six months is a modest sample, but the speed of absorption and the heat score of 72 tell you this is not a browsing market—it's a decisioning market. Buyers who wait for perfect information usually watch someone else close.

Royal Oak Hills Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 15, 2026

Royal Oak Hills right now

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($1.05M) is up 23.5% from the prior 12 months ($850K) and up 300% since 2012. 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 (6 and 11 sales in the two windows).

What's unique here: the median sale price is about 2x the typical Palm Beach County sale ($1.05M vs $460K, trailing 12 months, Beaches MLS records).

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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

Royal Oak Hills market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.05M ($475 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 15 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 24% from the prior 12 months and up 300% since 2012, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).

Royal Oak Hills sits in northwest Boca Raton, a residential enclave with no community amenities on record but proximity to the city's retail corridors and access routes. Homes here trade on location and the Boca Raton address, not on clubhouse perks or gated amenities.

Best for

  • Buyers with a budget around the median who prioritize Boca Raton's location and accept that amenities will be off-site, not in-community.
  • Investors or owner-users comfortable evaluating older homes and factoring renovation costs into purchase decisions.
  • Buyers who can close quickly and make clean offers in a market where 14-day absorption is the norm, not the exception.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who expect clubhouse facilities, pools, or organized community events as part of the purchase.
  • First-time buyers unfamiliar with condition-driven pricing and without a contractor or inspector they trust for pre-offer due diligence.
  • Anyone looking for a market where they can take three weeks to think it over—homes here are typically under contract before that timeline expires.

Windows contain 5 to 20 sales each (6 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$250K$500K$750K$1M20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 23.5% year over year; up 300% since 2012.
Every sale since 2001 · price vs size
$0$1M$2M1k2k3k
288 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$200$40020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $160 in 2012 to a $517 peak in 2023; $475 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
025507520122014201620182020202220242026
6 days at the 2024 low; 15 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
96.2% now vs Palm Beach 97.7%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0102020122014201620182020202220242026
5 to 20 a year; 6 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Royal Oak Hills vs Palm Beach
01,0002,000Palm Beach +2321%Royal Oak Hills +300%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same Beaches MLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
89 at the 2022 peak, 15 in the troughs, 72 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

If we were buying in Royal Oak Hills today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Royal Oak Hills.

Best Buy
Buyers who want Boca Raton proximity and understand that the value here is in the address and location, not amenities or new construction.
Biggest Risk
Small sample size and wide condition spreads mean every home is its own valuation puzzle—you cannot rely on a simple per-foot formula.
Sweet Spot
A buyer with cash or strong pre-approval who can move decisively on a well-maintained or renovated home the week it lists.
Avoid If
You need community amenities, expect a leisurely showing-and-negotiation process, or cannot evaluate renovation scope and cost independently.

What the market posture tells you

Fourteen-and-a-half days on market is not a patient seller's timeline. It's the signature of a neighborhood where well-priced, well-presented homes get multiple showings in the first weekend and go under contract before the second. The modest volume—six closings over six months—means you're not competing in a subdivision where five comparable sales closed last week. You're evaluating each listing on its own merits, often with limited comps, and that puts a premium on broker judgment and appraisal experience.

The median price-per-foot of $475 is below what newer or fully renovated Boca homes command, which tells you Royal Oak Hills is condition-sensitive. A home that's been thoughtfully updated will command more; one that needs work will trade lower. The spread between high and low in a neighborhood like this can be significant, and the median is just the middle—it doesn't tell you whether the home you're looking at is a value or a stretch.

The 300 percent gain since 2012 reflects both Boca's post-recession recovery and the fact that the city remains a high-demand market with limited inventory. The 23.5 percent year-over-year increase is steep, and while past performance never guarantees future results, it does confirm that Royal Oak Hills has been riding the same wave as the rest of Palm Beach County's A-tier markets. What it also means: if you're a seller, this is not the year to leave equity on the table by underpricing or delaying.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Royal Oak Hills. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
9.1A · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction10.0/10
Pricing Power7.4/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (9.1). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +300% since 2012; Recent Direction +23.5% year-over-year; Pricing Power 96.2% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

Royal Oak Hills doesn't come with a sales center or a stack of builder comps. Every transaction here is a negotiation informed by condition, lot nuance, and market timing. Momentum's analysts track absorption, days-on-market trends, and price-per-foot benchmarks across Boca's non-gated communities, so you know whether a listing is competitively priced or aspirationally priced before you write the offer. In a market this fast, the difference between a sharp comp analysis and a guess is whether you close or whether you spend another month searching.

Royal Oak Hills in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want Boca Raton proximity and understand that the value here is in the address and location, not amenities or new construction.
Biggest advantageHomes move in two weeks, and the median price-per-foot reflects older inventory, which creates opportunity for buyers who can evaluate condition and updates intelligently.
Biggest riskSmall sample size and wide condition spreads mean every home is its own valuation puzzle—you cannot rely on a simple per-foot formula.
Sweet spotA buyer with cash or strong pre-approval who can move decisively on a well-maintained or renovated home the week it lists.
Avoid ifYou need community amenities, expect a leisurely showing-and-negotiation process, or cannot evaluate renovation scope and cost independently.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Royal Oak Hills sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Royal Oak Hills?
The median sale price in Royal Oak Hills was $1.05M over the 12 months ending July 15, 2026 (6 closed sales, Beaches MLS).
How long do homes in Royal Oak Hills take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 15, 2026 took a median 15 days on market (6 sales, Beaches MLS).
Have Royal Oak Hills home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 300% since 2012, from $263K to $1.05M (Beaches MLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Royal Oak Hills?
The best agent for Royal Oak Hills is one who actively works Boca Raton and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Royal Oak Hills.
How do I find a top Boca Raton real estate agent who knows Royal Oak Hills?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Royal Oak Hills and the wider Boca Raton area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Royal Oak Hills purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers with a budget around the median who prioritize Boca Raton's location and accept that amenities will be off-site, not in-community.Excellent fit
Investors or owner-users comfortable evaluating older homes and factoring renovation costs into purchase decisions.Excellent fit
Buyers who can close quickly and make clean offers in a market where 14-day absorption is the norm, not the exception.Excellent fit
Buyers who expect clubhouse facilities, pools, or organized community events as part of the purchase.Probably not
First-time buyers unfamiliar with condition-driven pricing and without a contractor or inspector they trust for pre-offer due diligence.Probably not
Anyone looking for a market where they can take three weeks to think it over—homes here are typically under contract before that timeline expires.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Community market statsBeaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026
Under-contract sharesBeaches MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (288 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

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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