At a glance
| Typical home value | $759,900 (+4.4% in a year, Zillow, Aug 2026) |
|---|---|
| Location | West Boca Raton, west of US 441 near Glades Road |
| Size | Just over 500 acres |
| Homes | 1,239 townhomes and single-family homes |
| Built | Development began in 1986 |
| Amenities | Main clubhouse, fitness center, tennis center and pickleball center |
| HOA | Mission Bay master association plus village sub-associations |
Mission Bay at a glance
The Mission Bay association describes a community of 1,239 homes on just over 500 acres in south Palm Beach County, with development starting in 1986. Housing is a mix of townhomes and single-family homes. A local agent's guide places it west of US 441 next to Glades Road, and describes it as gated with 24-hour security.
Zillow's typical home value for its Mission Bay neighborhood was $759,888 in August 2026, up 4.4% on the year. That's above the $576,824 typical value for Boca Raton as a whole.
The same agent's guide describes Mission Bay as being in unincorporated Palm Beach County rather than inside city limits. Confirm that on the parcel's tax bill, because it affects which taxing authorities apply.
Is Mission Bay a good area to live?
It suits buyers who want a gated west Boca community with a clubhouse, fitness and racquet facilities, but no golf club to pay for. Zillow's typical value of $759,888 in August 2026 is above the city figure, reflecting its mix of townhomes and houses rather than condos.
The trade-offs are homes dating from the late 1980s and 1990s, two layers of association fees in many villages, and a location far from the beach. The pros and cons below set them out.
Villages and HOA structure
Mission Bay has a master association, and several villages have their own sub-associations, each with its own board and documents. The master association names Laguna, Las Flores, Reflections, Regatta, Sonata, Ventura and The Isle. A local agent's guide counts 10 villages in total, including Cordova Estates.
The same guide puts monthly HOA fees at roughly $283 to over $400 depending on the village, and says they include cable and internet. Fees change each budget year, so ask for the current master and village amounts for the specific address, plus the latest budgets and reserve figures.
What Mission Bay is known for: amenities without a golf club
The master association lists a main clubhouse, fitness center, tennis center and pickleball center. A local agent's guide adds heated pools, a sauna, basketball and volleyball courts and a playground. There's no golf course, so there are no club initiation fees or golf dues to budget for, unlike Boca West or Broken Sound.
Homes and prices by type
Zillow's typical home value for Mission Bay was $759,888 in August 2026, up 4.4% on the year, but townhomes and houses price very differently.
Townhomes
Several villages are made up of townhomes. Ask which exterior items, such as roofs and paint, the village association maintains and insures, because that changes both the fee and your own insurance.
Single-family homes
Detached houses make up the rest, with lot size, lake views and updates driving price. Ask a local agent for closed sales in the same village from the last six months.
Homes date from the late 1980s and 1990s, so check roof age, windows, AC and plumbing. Our Florida home inspection checklist covers the details.
Living in Mission Bay
Recreation
The master association lists a main clubhouse, fitness center, tennis center and pickleball center, and a local agent's guide adds heated pools, a sauna, basketball and volleyball courts and a playground.
Schools
The School District of Palm Beach County assigns public schools by street address, not by community name, so check each Mission Bay address in the district's Find My School tool rather than relying on a listing. The district kept its A grade from the state for 2025-26, and 84% of district-run schools were rated A or B. Our Boca Raton schools guide covers choice programs and how to confirm zoning.
Getting around
Mission Bay is west of US 441 next to Glades Road, and Glades Road runs east toward Florida's Turnpike and I-95. For longer trips, Tri-Rail's Boca Raton station at 680 Yamato Road has free parking for commuters, and Brightline's downtown station at 101 NW 4th St. runs to Miami and Orlando.
Costs: HOA, property tax and flood
Master and village HOA fees
A local agent's guide puts monthly HOA fees at roughly $283 to over $400 depending on the village, including cable and internet. Ask for both the master and village amounts. Florida law also requires a disclosure summary before you sign a contract in an HOA community, covering membership, recorded covenants and assessments.
Property tax
Check on the Property Appraiser record whether the parcel is inside Boca Raton city limits. The city's proposed 2026 operating rate is 3.6476 mills; unincorporated parcels skip that line but carry county Fire/Rescue (3.4581 mills) and Library (0.5491 mills) rates instead. The county (4.5000 mills proposed) and the School Board (3.0390 state plus 3.2480 local) appear on every bill. If the home will be your permanent residence on January 1, file for homestead with the Property Appraiser by March 1: the first $25,000 exemption applies to all taxes, and an additional exemption of up to $25,722 (the 2025 figure) applies to non-school taxes. A sale resets the assessed value, so budget from the new value, not the seller's bill. See the Palm Beach County property tax guide.
Flood zone and insurance
Palm Beach County's Office of Emergency Management has separate address lookups for your hurricane evacuation zone and flood zone, and the two are not the same thing. Florida law requires a seller of residential property to give you a flood disclosure at or before signing, saying whether they know of flood damage, have filed a flood claim or received FEMA assistance for the home. Standard homeowners policies exclude flood, so get a flood quote as well as a wind quote.
What to check before you make an offer
- Both HOA fees: the master association and the village sub-association, and what each covers.
- Home age: homes date from the late 1980s and 1990s, so check roof age, windows, AC and plumbing. Our Florida home inspection checklist covers the details.
- School zoning: check the exact address with the School District of Palm Beach County's school finder. See our best schools in Boca Raton guide.
- Property tax: see our Palm Beach County property tax guide.
- Leasing rules: minimum lease terms and approval steps, if you might rent the home later.
Pros and cons of Mission Bay
Pro: no mandatory club
There are no club initiation fees or golf dues, unlike Boca West or Broken Sound.
Pro: modest HOA fees for a gated community
Quoted fees of about $283 to over $400 a month include cable and internet.
Con: older homes
Late-1980s and 1990s construction means roofs, windows and systems need a close look.
Con: far from the coast
West of US 441, the beach and downtown are a long drive east.
Communities to compare
For newer single-family homes in west Boca, compare Lotus and Boca Bridges. For a wider view, see the Boca Raton neighborhoods guide and the Boca Raton housing market page.
Common questions
How many homes are in Mission Bay, Boca Raton?+
The Mission Bay association lists 1,239 homes, a mix of townhomes and single-family homes, on just over 500 acres. Development began in 1986. The community has a main clubhouse, fitness center, tennis center and pickleball center, and several villages have their own sub-associations.
What are the HOA fees in Mission Bay?+
A local agent's guide puts monthly HOA fees at roughly $283 to over $400 depending on the village, including cable and internet. You may pay both a master association fee and a village fee. Ask the management company for the current amounts and budgets for the specific address before you make an offer.
What is the typical home value in Mission Bay?+
Zillow's typical home value for its Mission Bay neighborhood was $759,888 in August 2026, up 4.4% on the year. That's above Boca Raton's citywide typical value of $576,824. Townhomes and single-family homes sell at different levels, so ask a local agent for recent sales of the same home type.
Does Mission Bay have a golf course or mandatory club?+
No. The amenities the association lists are a clubhouse, fitness center, tennis center and pickleball center, with no golf course. That means no club initiation fee or golf dues, which you would pay in communities such as Boca West or Broken Sound. You still pay HOA fees.
Is Mission Bay in Boca Raton a gated community?+
Yes. A local agent's guide describes Mission Bay as gated with 24-hour security. It is a master-planned community of 1,239 townhomes and single-family homes on just over 500 acres west of US 441 near Glades Road, with a master association and village sub-associations. There is a clubhouse, fitness center, tennis and pickleball, but no golf course.
Sources
- Mission Bay: Community website
- Susan J. Penn: Mission Bay, Boca Raton homes and townhomes
- School District of Palm Beach County: Find My School
- Boca Raton Tribune: Here's how Palm Beach County School District earned top grade (July 2026)
- Palm Beach County Property Appraiser: Homestead exemption
- Palm Beach County Property Appraiser: 2026 proposed millage rates and hearings
- Palm Beach County Office of Emergency Management: Know Your Zone
- Florida Statutes: Section 689.302, disclosure of flood risks
- Florida Statutes: Section 720.401, HOA disclosure summary
- Tri-Rail: Boca Raton Station
- Brightline: Boca Raton Station
- Zillow Research: Home Value Index and market data, August 2026
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Antonio Roberts
Antonio Roberts has spent five years helping more than 500 Florida buyers and sellers choose the right real estate agent. He is not a real estate agent himself: he researches what matters in a Florida move and connects people with licensed local agents, free of charge.
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