The Sanctuary Homes for Sale in Boca Raton, FL

Boca Raton · Palm Beach County

One of the country's most exclusive guard-gated waterfront enclaves, 97 estates with a private marina.

Ultra-exclusive guard-gatedPrivate 20-slip marinaDeep-water, armed patrols

Live Market Pulse

41/100
Momentum

Buyer-Leaning 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

$3.99M

Median Price

12mo

Supply

590days

Avg DOM

Soft

Seller Leverage

$472/sf

Median $/Sqft

-6%

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"The Sanctuary is one of Boca Raton's most exclusive addresses, a guard-gated Intracoastal enclave of 97 custom estates with a private marina, deep-water canals, and round-the-clock land and water security, named among the country's most exclusive gated communities. The read is trophy waterfront with fortress-level security: estates from roughly 5,000 to over 20,000 square feet, deep-water dockage and a 20-slip marina, and a 27-acre preserve, near Mizner Park and the beach. The buy turns on the frontage and dockage, the seawall, an honest read of a bespoke estate, and the HOA and security structure."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

The Sanctuary market snapshot (as of June 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $4.0M ($472 per sq ft), with homes averaging 590 days on market and 12.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 3 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

The Sanctuary is a small, private, guard-gated enclave of 97 custom luxury estates on the Intracoastal Waterway in Boca Raton (ZIP 33431), Palm Beach County, listed among Forbes' most exclusive and expensive gated communities in the United States (The Sanctuary profiles).

Estates range from roughly 5,000 to over 20,000 square feet, with values reported well into the eight figures, on deep-water canals with private dockage.

Amenities include a 20-slip private marina, Har-Tru tennis courts, and a roughly 27-acre bird and wildlife preserve, with uniformed land and water patrols and armed security at the main and service entrances and throughout the deep-water canals.

Because these are trophy waterfront estates with a dedicated security operation, value turns on the frontage and dockage, the seawall and condition, and the HOA and security structure. Confirm the dock and route for your vessel, read the seawall and the estate, and confirm the HOA before you offer.

Quick Match

Who The Sanctuary is best for.

Best for

Buyers seeking an ultra-exclusive, fortress-secure waterfront estate in Boca Raton
Yacht owners who want deep-water dockage and a private marina
Buyers who will read the frontage, seawall, and a bespoke estate honestly

Probably not for

Buyers seeking an attainable price or a low carrying cost
Buyers who want an inland or non-waterfront home
Buyers unwilling to underwrite trophy-waterfront insurance, seawall, and security costs

Market Pulse

How The Sanctuary is performing right now

41/100
momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

12Months of supplytight

802Median days on marketdays

0 : 3Under contract vs for salestrong demand

3Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

+323%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 The Sanctuary listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare or Boca Raton. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now3 : 0active : pending

For sale3

Pending0

Sold 12mo3

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in The Sanctuary buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in The Sanctuary

Live MLS inventory for The Sanctuary. 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.

4080 Ibis Point Circle home for sale in The Sanctuary

Active · 802 daysTop listing

$19,950,000

5 bd · 9 ba · 8,891 sqft · built 2024

4080 Ibis Point Circle, Boca Raton, 33431

Strong resaleLakefront

Listed by Premier Estate Properties Inc

4111 Ibis Point Circle home for sale in The Sanctuary

Active · 802 days

$19,950,000

5 bd · 8 ba · 9,973 sqft · built 2024

4111 Ibis Point Circle, Boca Raton, 33431

Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value

Listed by Premier Estate Properties Inc

4140 Sanctuary Lane home for sale in The Sanctuary

Active · 166 days

$3,700,000

4 bd · 5 ba · 5,011 sqft · built 1981

4140 Sanctuary Lane, Boca Raton, 33431

Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value

Listed by Fortune Christie's Internation

Active and pending The Sanctuary 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.

Interactive Map

The Sanctuary on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

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.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

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

Drive times from The Sanctuary. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Mizner Park / downtown Boca~5 to 10 min · dining and shopping, approximate

Boca Raton beaches~5 to 10 min · east

Boca Raton Resort & Club~5 to 10 min · nearby

I-95 (Glades / Palmetto Park Rd)~10 min · west

Boca Raton Inlet (boating)By boat, varies · deep-water access, confirm route

Palm Beach International (PBI)~35 to 45 min · north

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

The Sanctuary (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

The Sanctuary 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 The Sanctuary address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at The Sanctuary, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in The Sanctuary

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is extreme exclusivity and security on deep-water Boca waterfront, an of-the-most-scarce product. The watch items are the frontage and dockage, the seawall, trophy-waterfront insurance, the security-heavy HOA, and the estate.

Among the most exclusive gated communities in the US

BullishA 97-estate enclave with armed land and water patrols and a private marina is extraordinarily scarce and supports trophy value; confirm the HOA and security structure. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Among the most exclusive gated communities in the US

Deep-water dockage and a 20-slip marina

BullishDeep-water canals and a private marina are a core draw for yacht owners; confirm the dock, the marina availability, and the route for your vessel. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Deep-water dockage and a 20-slip marina

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 The Sanctuary, 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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Established
Community
Ultra-exclusive guard-gated Intracoastal enclave of 97 estates
The Sanctuary is a guard-gated Boca Raton enclave of 97 custom estates (roughly 5,000 to over 20,000 square feet) on deep-water Intracoastal canals, with a 20-slip marina, Har-Tru tennis, a 27-acre preserve, and armed land and water patrols (community profiles; Forbes). Treat figures as reported and confirm. Why it matters: Exclusivity, security, and deep-water dockage are the value; read the frontage, the seawall, and the estate. 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.

The Strategy

The The Sanctuary buying strategy.

If we were buying in The Sanctuary, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Confirm the frontage and dockage, the canal depth, the dock, any marina slip availability, and the route to the inlet for your vessel.

Inspect the seawall and dock, not just the house, since they are major waterfront line items on a trophy estate.

Confirm the HOA and security structure, the dues, the armed patrols, and the marina arrangement.

Read a bespoke estate honestly, the roof, systems, and finish, and get a trophy-waterfront insurance quote.

Comp within The Sanctuary, since this is a thin, unique market that does not compare to other communities.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

An estate with strong deep-water frontage and dockage for your vessel, a sound seawall, and a defensible condition read.

Biggest Risk

A failing seawall, limited dockage, or uninsurable systems on a bespoke estate you did not price.

Best Lot

Maximum deep-water frontage and dockage with the best preserve or water views command the highest premiums.

Smart Timing

Confirm the dockage, the seawall, the HOA and security, and insurance before you write.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

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

The Sanctuary is a guard-gated, ultra-exclusive enclave of 97 custom estates (roughly 5,000 to over 20,000 square feet) on the Intracoastal Waterway in Boca Raton (33431), with a 20-slip private marina, deep-water canals, Har-Tru tennis, a roughly 27-acre preserve, and uniformed land and water patrols with armed security. It is listed among the most exclusive gated communities in the country. Carrying costs are trophy-waterfront insurance, the seawall and dock, condition, and a security-heavy HOA; confirm all. It is near Mizner Park and the beach and zoned to Palm Beach County public schools by address; verify with the district.

The Sanctuary Homes For Sale

What your money buys in The Sanctuary.

The takeaway

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

Here are the broad resale bands in The Sanctuary today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: estates needing updates

$1.10M to $3.99M

Even the lower end here is trophy-tier; estates needing updates still command Sanctuary pricing. Confirm the seawall, dockage, and insurance before assuming value.

Lowest entry

Mid: updated estates with strong dockage

$3.99M to $7.68M

The core is updated estates with strong deep-water dockage. Frontage, dock capacity, and condition separate these in a thin market.

Most inventory

High: new and reimagined mega-estates

$7.68M to $7.68M

The top end is new and reimagined mega-estates with maximum frontage, well into the eight figures. These trade on the frontage, the dockage, and the finish.

Strongest resale

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

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$3.99M buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$1.10M to $3.99M

Entry: estates needing updates

Even the lower end here is trophy-tier; estates needing updates still command Sanctuary pricing. Confirm the seawall, dockage, and insurance before assuming value.

$3.99M to $7.68M

Mid: updated estates with strong dockage

The core is updated estates with strong deep-water dockage. Frontage, dock capacity, and condition separate these in a thin market.

$7.68M to $7.68M

High: new and reimagined mega-estates

The top end is new and reimagined mega-estates with maximum frontage, well into the eight figures. These trade on the frontage, the dockage, and the finish.

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

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in The Sanctuary, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

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

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in The Sanctuary is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

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.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well The Sanctuary holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

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.

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 The Sanctuary

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.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The exclusivity, the armed security, and the deep-water dockage are priced into every Sanctuary listing. The deal is won on the frontage, the dockage, the seawall, and the estate, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

8.9A · Buy Score

Resale Strength9.0/10

Renovation Risk5.8/10

Location Efficiency9.2/10

Long-Term Defensibility9.2/10

Carrying Cost Advantage4.8/10

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.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on The Sanctuary 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.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

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

Maximum deep-water frontage and dockage command the top premium.
The seawall and dock drive value alongside the frontage.
A thin, trophy market means each estate is unique.

In a trophy enclave like The Sanctuary, the deep-water frontage and dockage set value alongside the seawall, the security, and the estate. Maximum frontage with strong dockage and the best views commands the highest premium. Compare an estate only within The Sanctuary, and read the dockage and seawall before the finishes.

The 15-Second Verdict

The Sanctuary in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers seeking an ultra-exclusive, fortress-secure deep-water estate in Boca Raton.

Strong onArmed land and water patrols, a private 20-slip marina, deep-water dockage, and a location near Mizner Park and the beach.

WatchThe seawall and dock, the frontage and ocean access, the security-heavy HOA, trophy-waterfront insurance, and a bespoke estate's condition.

Not forBuyers seeking an attainable price, an inland home, or a low carrying cost.

The edgeExtreme exclusivity and security on deep water is irreplaceable, so the right dockage and a well-read estate is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

The HOA funds armed land and water patrols and the marina.
Deep-water dockage and a 20-slip private marina.
Trophy-waterfront carrying costs: insurance, seawall, dock.
Confirm the dock and marina slip for your vessel.
Comp within The Sanctuary, a thin, unique market.

The Sanctuary carries an HOA that funds an unusually heavy security operation (uniformed land and water patrols, armed entrances) plus the private marina and common areas; treat any figure as reported and confirm the current dues, the security and marina arrangements, the reserves (including seawall and docks), and any assessment before you offer.

The HOA generally covers the guarded entrances, the land and water patrols, the marina, the preserve, and common areas; confirm exactly what is included and the marina-slip arrangement.

There is no golf club; amenities are the 20-slip private marina, Har-Tru tennis courts, and a roughly 27-acre bird and wildlife preserve. Confirm the marina availability and any rules.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a The Sanctuary buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxPalm Beach County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in The Sanctuary.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

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.

Selling in The Sanctuary

Thinking of selling in The Sanctuary?

Your buyer is a yacht owner comparing deep-water frontage and security, so sell the specifics: the frontage and dock capacity, any marina slip, the seawall, the security structure, and the estate's condition.

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 The Sanctuary, condition and view decide your number

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

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in The Sanctuary 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.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

The Sanctuary Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

The Sanctuary is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 12.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $19,950,000, and homes go under contract in about 802 days.

12.0

Months supply

$19,950,000

Median list

$3,990,000

Median sold

$472

Per sqft

802

Days on mkt

3/0/3

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33431 ZIP is $639,194, about 24.6% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

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 The Sanctuary?

On the Intracoastal Waterway in Boca Raton (ZIP 33431), a guard-gated enclave of 97 custom estates near Mizner Park, the Boca Raton Resort & Club, and the beach.

How exclusive is The Sanctuary?

It is listed among Forbes' most exclusive and expensive gated communities in the US, with just 97 estates, uniformed land and water patrols, and armed security at the entrances and on the canals.

Does The Sanctuary have a marina?

Yes, a 20-slip private marina, along with deep-water canals and private dockage. Confirm slip availability and the route for your vessel.

What kinds of homes are in The Sanctuary?

Custom luxury estates ranging from roughly 5,000 to over 20,000 square feet, with values reported well into the eight figures, on deep-water canals.

What are the costs at The Sanctuary?

An HOA that funds a heavy security operation and the marina, plus trophy-waterfront carrying costs (insurance, seawall, dock). Treat figures as reported and confirm the dues, security, and marina arrangements.

What security does The Sanctuary have?

Uniformed land and water patrols, with armed security at the main and service entrances and throughout the deep-water canals, making it one of Boca's most secure communities.

What schools serve The Sanctuary?

It is zoned to Palm Beach County public schools by home address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.

Is The Sanctuary a good investment?

Extreme exclusivity, security, and deep-water dockage make it an irreplaceable, scarce market that supports trophy value, but it is a thin market. Read the frontage, the seawall, and the estate, and run the full carrying cost before deciding.

How far is The Sanctuary from the beach?

The Boca Raton beaches and Mizner Park are roughly 5 to 10 minutes away. Times are approximate.

What should I check on a Sanctuary estate?

The deep-water frontage and dock capacity, any marina slip, the route to the inlet, the seawall, a trophy-waterfront insurance quote, the HOA and security structure, and the estate's systems.

Does The Sanctuary have a golf course?

No. Its amenities are the private marina, Har-Tru tennis, and a wildlife preserve, with security and deep-water boating as the draw rather than golf.

Should I use the listing agent to buy in The Sanctuary?

No. The listing agent works for the seller. On a trophy deep-water estate where frontage, dockage, and security swing value by millions, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.

The Verdict

Should you buy in The Sanctuary?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You are seeking an ultra-exclusive, fortress-secure waterfront estate in Boca RatonExcellent fit

You are a yacht owner who wants deep-water dockage and a private marinaExcellent fit

You will read the frontage, seawall, and a bespoke estate honestlyExcellent fit

You are seeking an attainable price or a low carrying costProbably not

You want an inland or non-waterfront homeProbably not

You will not underwrite trophy-waterfront insurance, seawall, and security costsProbably not

Get the inside read on The Sanctuary

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

You are all set.

A Momentum Realty The Sanctuary specialist will reach out personally, usually the same day.

Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Source: Listing photos provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

The Sanctuary Homes for Sale in Boca Raton, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who The Sanctuary is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How The Sanctuary is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in The Sanctuary

The Sanctuary on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in The Sanctuary

Among the most exclusive gated communities in the US

Deep-water dockage and a 20-slip marina

Ultra-exclusive guard-gated Intracoastal enclave of 97 estates

The The Sanctuary buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in The Sanctuary.

What ~$3.99M buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well The Sanctuary holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in The Sanctuary

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on The Sanctuary is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

The Sanctuary in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a The Sanctuary buy.

Thinking of selling in The Sanctuary?

In The Sanctuary, condition and view decide your number

What is your The Sanctuary home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The Sanctuary Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in The Sanctuary?

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