At a glance
| Location | 5400 Champion Boulevard, Boca Raton, ZIP 33496 |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1,100 acres |
| Homes | More than 1,700 in 24 neighborhoods |
| Home types | Condos, villas, townhomes, single-family and estate homes |
| Club membership | Social membership is the minimum requirement |
| Golf and racquets | Two championship courses, tennis and pickleball complex |
| Established | 1986 |
The Polo Club at a glance
The club describes itself as a private community on about 1,100 acres, founded in 1986 on former farmland. Its address is 5400 Champion Boulevard in ZIP code 33496. Amenities it lists include two championship golf courses, a tennis and pickleball complex, the AURA Wellness Center (spa, fitness and aquatics) and several dining rooms.
A local agent team that specializes in the community puts the count at more than 1,700 homes across 24 neighborhoods, with gated entries and 24-hour security patrols. Every home also belongs to a neighborhood HOA with its own dues.
Zillow doesn't publish a separate typical value for the Polo Club. For context, Zillow's typical home value for ZIP 33496, which includes the club's address, was $1,053,347 in August 2026, up 13.2% on the year. That ZIP covers many other communities, so don't read it as a Polo Club price.
Is the Polo Club a good area to live?
It suits buyers who want a full-service club with golf, racquets, spa and dining, and a range of home types from condos to estates. A local agent team's 2025 guide puts prices from the $400,000s for smaller condos or villas to over $3 million for custom estates, and describes a 40-court tennis and pickleball center, a 35,000 sq ft spa and fitness center and five dining venues.
The main cost is mandatory membership, with golf and racquets levels carrying a 10-year commitment. The pros and cons below set out the trade-offs.
What the Polo Club is known for: four membership levels
The club lists four membership types:
- Social: dining, fitness, spa, pool and social events. The club calls this the minimum membership requirement.
- Social with Racquets: adds tennis and pickleball. The club describes a 10-year commitment for as long as you own a home in the Polo Club, with a conversion option after the term.
- Social with Golf: adds golf, with the same 10-year commitment.
- Social Full: golf, racquets and all social benefits.
The club doesn't publish prices online and directs buyers to its membership office. Before you make an offer, ask for the current initiation or capital contribution, annual dues for each level, cart fees, and any assessments. Get them in writing, because club fees in Boca Raton are usually reset each season.
Homes and prices by type
Golf frontage, water views and lot size vary by neighborhood, and each neighborhood sets its own HOA dues and rules. The agent team's guide puts the overall range from the $400,000s to over $3 million.
Condos and villas
The lower end of the range. If you're comparing a condo or villa here with one elsewhere, our guide to buying a condo in Boca Raton explains milestone inspections and reserve rules for condo buildings.
Townhomes
Ask which exterior items the neighborhood association maintains and insures, since that affects both the HOA fee and your own policy.
Single-family and estate homes
Custom estates sit at the top of the range. Ask a local agent for closed sales in the same neighborhood, matched on lot, view and renovation.
Living in the Polo Club
Club amenities
The club lists two championship golf courses, a tennis and pickleball complex, the AURA Wellness Center and several dining rooms, so much of daily recreation happens inside the gates.
Gates and security
The agent team describes gated entries with 24-hour security patrols. Ask the HOA how guest and contractor access works.
Schools
The School District of Palm Beach County assigns public schools by street address, not by community name, so check each Polo Club 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
The club is at 5400 Champion Boulevard near the Boca Raton and Delray Beach border, and the agent guide describes I-95 and Florida's Turnpike as a few minutes away. 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: club, HOA, property tax and flood
Club dues and neighborhood HOA
The club doesn't publish prices online. Get the current initiation or capital contribution, dues for each level, cart fees and assessments in writing, then add the neighborhood HOA. 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
- Membership level: whether you'll start at Social or take on a 10-year golf or racquets commitment.
- Total yearly cost: club dues, cart fees, assessments and the neighborhood HOA together.
- Neighborhood HOA: budget, reserves, leasing rules and any planned special assessment.
- Approval timeline: club and HOA approvals before closing.
- Property tax: see our Palm Beach County property tax guide.
For price trends across the city, see the Boca Raton housing market page.
Pros and cons of the Polo Club
Pro: flexible membership levels
You can start at Social rather than paying for golf you won't use.
Pro: wide range of homes
Condos, villas, townhomes and estates across 24 neighborhoods give you several price points.
Con: long commitments
Golf and racquets levels carry a 10-year commitment for as long as you own a home there.
Con: fees not published
You need the club's schedule in writing before you can compare total costs with other communities.
Communities to compare
Other large mandatory-membership clubs include Boca West, Broken Sound and Woodfield Country Club. See our Boca Raton gated communities page for a side-by-side view.
Common questions
Is membership mandatory at the Polo Club in Boca Raton?+
Yes. The club describes its Social membership as the minimum membership requirement, covering dining, fitness, spa, pool and social events. Homeowners can add racquets or golf, which the club describes as a 10-year commitment for as long as they own a home in the Polo Club. A Full membership combines everything.
How big is the Polo Club Boca Raton?+
The club says it covers about 1,100 acres and was founded in 1986. A local agent team that specializes in the community counts more than 1,700 homes across 24 neighborhoods. It has two championship golf courses, a tennis and pickleball complex and the AURA Wellness Center.
How much does Polo Club membership cost?+
The club doesn't publish membership prices online and asks buyers to contact its membership office. Ask for the current capital contribution or initiation fee, annual dues for each level, cart fees and any assessments, and get them in writing before you sign a contract. Neighborhood HOA dues are separate.
What types of homes are in the Polo Club?+
The Polo Club has condos, villas, townhomes, single-family homes and estate homes spread across its neighborhoods. Golf course frontage, water views and lot sizes vary by neighborhood, and each neighborhood has its own HOA and dues. Ask a local agent for recent closed sales of the home type you want.
What amenities does the Polo Club Boca Raton have?+
The club lists two championship golf courses, a tennis and pickleball complex, the AURA Wellness Center with spa, fitness and aquatics, and several dining rooms. A local agent team's 2025 guide describes a 40-court tennis and pickleball center, a 35,000 sq ft spa and fitness center and five dining venues. Access depends on your membership level, so check what Social includes.
Sources
- The Polo Club of Boca Raton: Home
- The Polo Club of Boca Raton: Membership types
- Michael and Wendy Ledwitz: Everything you need to know about moving to The Polo Club
- 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
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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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