Boca Raton Luxury Real Estate: Where Opulence Meets Oceanfront

In Boca Raton, luxury homes start at $1.5M+ and typically feature:

• Waterfront or golf course locations (especially in Royal Palm Yacht Club or The Oaks)

• Smart-home technology and hurricane-impact windows

• Resort-style amenities (private docks, spa bathrooms, wine cellars)

• Minimum 3,000 sq ft of living space

Top 3 most exclusive areas in 2024:

1. Ocean Strand – Gated beachfront estates (15M−15M−40M)

2. Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club – Marina-access mansions (avg. $8.1M sale)

3. Le Lac – Ultra-private compound with only 41 homes (6M−6M−25M)

Yes! Best options:

• The Residences at Mandarin Oriental (2.4M−2.4M−5M)

• Palmetto Promenade (1.8M−1.8M−3.2M)

• Tower 155 (2.1M−2.1M−4M)
  Note: Direct oceanfront units start at $4M+.

• Boca Raton: ~1.1% of assessed value (22,000/yearon22,000/yearon2M home)

• Palm Beach: ~1.4% ($28,000/yearonsamehome)\ast Savings:\ast$6,000+/year for comparable properties.

Yes! 23% of our luxury buyers are international. Key notes:

• No citizenship requirements

• LLC ownership is common for privacy/tax planning

• 30-50% down payment typically required

• We partner with cross-border tax specialists

Boca Raton’s yacht dock approval involves 4 key steps and takes 60-90 days on average (as of 2025). Requirements vary by waterway, but here’s the current process:

1. Pre-Application Research

• Verify Eligibility:

  • Your property must have direct Intracoastal or canal frontage (no lagoons).

  • Maximum dock length: 65’ for homes, 100’ for condos (2025 code).

  • Check your property’s "Upland Owner Consent" status via Boca Raton Waterfront Map.

2. Permit Applications

Submit to 3 agencies (fees: 2,800−2,800−5,200 total):

3. Construction Requirements

• Materials: Only composite decking and stainless steel hardware allowed (2025 sustainability rules).

• Lighting: Amber LED to protect sea turtles.

• Slip Size: Minimum 16’ width x 50’ length for yachts.

4. Final Inspections

• Mandatory checks:

  • Seagrass mitigation (if dredging was required).

  • Electrical safety (GFCI outlets within 6’ of water).

• The Oaks (250Kinitiation+250Kinitiation+25K/year)

• Boca West ($175K initiation)

• Broken Sound (Closed to non-residents in 2024)

Top premium active-adult options:

• Vi at Palo Alto (Condos from $1.2M)

• L’Ambiance (High-rise with butler service, $1.5M+)

• Toscana (Villas with golf access, $1.8M+)

• January-March: Snowbird sellers motivated before returning north

• July-August: 12% fewer buyers compete (but less inventory)

• 2024 Opportunity: New construction condos at 5-10% below 2022 peaks