At a glance
| Citywide typical value | $576,824 (Zillow, August 2026) |
|---|---|
| Mandatory club membership | Boca West, Broken Sound, Woodfield, St. Andrews; Polo Club requires at least a social membership |
| Optional membership | Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club |
| New-build gated options | Lotus Edge (GL Homes), Meravita (Toll Brothers) |
| Access | Ranges from staffed gatehouses to 24-hour armed security patrols |
What homes cost in Boca Raton's gated areas
Zillow publishes typical home values for several neighborhoods that share names with Boca Raton club communities. Zillow's boundaries may not match a community's gates exactly, and a single community can mix condos, villas and estate homes, so use these as a starting point rather than a price for a specific home.
| Zillow neighborhood | Typical home value, Aug 2026 | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Boca West | $509,521 | +18.9% |
| Boca Pointe | $518,765 | -0.5% |
| Boca Woods | $824,197 | +14.5% |
| Stonebridge | $1,001,869 | +11.0% |
| Boca Grove Plantation | $1,693,193 | +15.7% |
| Woodfield | $2,127,056 | +18.0% |
| Royal Palm | $7,041,067 | +9.7% |
A low typical value does not mean a low monthly cost. In a mandatory-membership community, the club fee and dues can outweigh the difference in purchase price, so compare the full annual cost of ownership, not only the list price. For citywide trends, see the Boca Raton housing market page.
Which gated communities require club membership
In a mandatory-membership community you cannot own a home without joining the club, and you pay the club's fees on top of your HOA or village dues. Here is how the larger communities compare, based on club and community sources.
| Community | Membership | Size | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boca West | Mandatory; the club says membership requires owning a home in the community | 1,400 acres, 55 villages, 4 golf courses | Confirm gate staffing with the club |
| Broken Sound | Mandatory, three tiers | About 1,000 acres, 1,600+ homes, 27 villages | 24-hour manned gates on Yamato Road and Clint Moore Road |
| Woodfield Country Club | Mandatory equity membership | 830 acres, 20 neighborhoods | Gated |
| Polo Club | Minimum of a Social Only membership | About 1,100 acres, 1,700+ homes, 24 neighborhoods | Gated entry, 24-hour patrols |
| St. Andrews Country Club | Mandatory golf membership | 732 single-family homes | Confirm gate staffing with the club |
| Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club | Optional; homeownership is separate from the club | 749 homesites on 450 acres, 229 of them waterfront | Gated, 23 certified armed officers on 24/7 patrol |
At Woodfield, the club says Full Equity golf membership is currently sold out, so buyers who want golf look for homes whose membership carries transferability. Ask the listing agent to confirm the membership status attached to any specific home.
What club and HOA fees look like
Broken Sound publishes a clear fee schedule, which makes it a useful example of how the costs stack up. Its FY 2026 schedule, effective October 1, 2025, lists:
- Non-refundable capital contribution: $130,000 (Sports), $175,000 (Club Course Golf) or $225,000 (Old Course Golf).
- Annual dues: $24,887 for Sports, $27,537 for Club Course Golf and $32,237 for Old Course Golf, plus 7% tax.
- Annual capital replacement contribution: $2,731 to $7,583 depending on tier.
- Other required fees: a $2,400 service charge plus tax, and $2,328 in master plan and renovation assessments.
For the Sports tier, that is $32,346 a year before sales tax and before your village HOA dues. The schedule says fees can change at the board's discretion, so confirm with the membership department before closing.
At Boca West, a local brokerage reported in April 2026 that the initiation fee was $150,000 and was due to rise to $215,000 on October 1, 2026. If you are buying around that date, get the fee that applies to your closing in writing from the club.
HOA dues vary by village within each community and are not published centrally. Florida law requires a seller to give you the HOA disclosure summary before you sign, and you can cancel within 3 days of receiving it if you got it late. Property tax is separate; see Palm Beach County property tax.
How access and security differ
"Gated" covers a wide range. Some communities have a staffed gatehouse, others have 24-hour manned gates at several entrances, and Royal Palm has a private security staff managed by the Royal Palm Improvement Association. The level of staffing shows up in your dues.
Before you buy, ask the association:
- How guests, deliveries and contractors are admitted, and whether there is a limit on guest passes.
- Whether the roads are private, and if so, who pays to repave them and whether reserves are set aside.
- What share of the annual budget goes to security and gate operations.
- Whether any gate upgrade or special assessment has been approved or proposed.
New gated communities in Boca Raton
If you want a new home behind a gate, the builder-listed options in September 2026 are GL Homes' Lotus Edge, which has a staffed gatehouse and designs from $1.7M, and Toll Brothers' Meravita at Boca Raton, a gated community listed from $2,134,995. Neither builder publishes HOA dues online. Our new construction homes in Boca Raton guide covers both, plus what's coming next. Resale options in earlier GL communities include Lotus and Boca Bridges.
What to check before you make an offer
- Is club membership mandatory, and which tier is the minimum?
- What is the current capital contribution or initiation fee, is any part refundable, and is an increase scheduled?
- What are the annual dues, capital charges, food minimums and taxes, in total?
- What are the village HOA and master association dues, and are any special assessments pending?
- Does the home's membership carry any transfer rights or waitlist?
A local agent who works in these communities can usually get the current fee sheets quickly. We can introduce you to one. If you are comparing age-restricted options too, see 55+ communities in Boca Raton.
Common questions
What is the most expensive gated community in Boca Raton?+
By Zillow's neighborhood data, Royal Palm had the highest typical home value of the Boca Raton neighborhoods in our data, at $7,041,067 in August 2026, up 9.7% in a year. Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club has 749 homesites, 229 of them on the water, and club membership there is optional rather than required for homeowners.
Is club membership mandatory in Boca Raton gated communities?+
It depends on the community. Boca West, Broken Sound, Woodfield Country Club and St. Andrews Country Club require membership, and the Polo Club requires at least a Social Only membership. At Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, homeownership is separate from the club and membership is not mandatory. Always confirm the current rules with the club before you sign.
How much does it cost to join Broken Sound?+
Broken Sound's FY 2026 schedule, effective October 1, 2025, lists a non-refundable capital contribution of $130,000 for Sports, $175,000 for Club Course Golf and $225,000 for Old Course Golf. Annual dues start at $24,887 plus tax, with further annual capital replacement, service and renovation charges on top, and village HOA dues are separate.
Are there new gated communities in Boca Raton?+
Yes. In September 2026 GL Homes listed Lotus Edge as now selling, with a staffed gatehouse and designs from $1.7M, and Toll Brothers listed Meravita at Boca Raton, a gated community of single-family homes from $2,134,995. Neither builder publishes HOA dues online, so ask for the disclosure summary before you sign.
Sources
- Broken Sound Club: FY 2026 membership categories and dues (PDF)
- Broken Sound Club: Membership
- The Koolik Group: Broken Sound Club complete community guide (April 2026)
- The Koolik Group: Boca West vs. Broken Sound Club (April 2026)
- Boca West Country Club: Experience
- Woodfield Country Club: Membership
- Woodfield Country Club: About Boca Raton
- The Polo Club of Boca Raton: Membership types
- The Polo Club of Boca Raton: Home
- Michael and Wendy Ledwitz: Moving to The Polo Club (October 2025)
- Isabella Scott: St. Andrews Country Club membership fees, effective March 9, 2026
- Royal Palm Properties: About Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club
- Royal Palm Improvement Association: Security
- GL Homes: Lotus Edge
- Toll Brothers: Meravita at Boca Raton
- Florida Statutes: section 720.401, HOA disclosure summary