At a glance
| Typical home value | $7,041,100 (+9.7% in a year, Zillow, Aug 2026) |
|---|---|
| Location | East Boca Raton, entrances on Federal Highway and East Camino Real, ZIP 33432 |
| Size | About 450 acres |
| Homesites | 749: 229 waterfront, 221 golf course, 299 interior |
| Club membership | Separate from home ownership, by invitation |
| Golf and marina | Jack Nicklaus Signature course and a 60-slip marina |
| Security | 24/7 patrols by state-certified armed officers |
What Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club is
Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club sits in East Boca Raton between Federal Highway and the Intracoastal Waterway, with entrances on Federal Highway and East Camino Real. Royal Palm Properties, the community's affiliated brokerage, describes 450 acres and 749 homesites: 229 on the water, 221 on the golf course and 299 interior lots.
The community dates to the late 1950s, when Arvida began developing it. The club says the original golf course was designed by Robert Trent Jones and has since been rebuilt as a Jack Nicklaus Signature course of more than 7,000 yards. It also runs a 60-slip marina.
Zillow's typical home value for its Royal Palm neighborhood was $7,041,067 in August 2026, up 9.7% on the year. That is the highest of the Boca Raton neighborhoods in our data set, and far above the $576,824 typical value for the city as a whole.
Club membership is separate from the home
Unlike most Boca Raton club communities, buying a home here doesn't make you a club member. Royal Palm Properties states that homeownership is separate from membership and not mandatory, and the club says membership is by invitation, with a selection process run by its members. The club also has no residency requirement, so some members live elsewhere.
If club access matters to you, don't assume it comes with the house. Ask how the invitation process works and how long it usually takes before you commit.
Homes and HOA costs
Homes are single-family, and lot type drives price: waterfront lots have Intracoastal and ocean access, golf lots face the course, and interior lots have neither. Royal Palm Properties lists the homeowners association fee at $4,150 a year, due each July 1, and says there has never been an assessment. Confirm the current figure with the association, because fees can change.
On waterfront lots, look at seawall and dock condition, permits for any boat lift, and the flood zone on the county's flood map. Insurance on large coastal homes can be a big part of the yearly cost, so get quotes early. See our Florida home inspection checklist for what to ask an inspector.
What to check before you make an offer
- Lot type: waterfront, golf or interior, and the dock and seawall on water lots.
- Flood zone and elevation: the elevation certificate and flood insurance quote.
- HOA: the current fee, rules on construction and renovation, and approval steps.
- Property tax: a sale resets the assessed value. See our Palm Beach County property tax guide.
For wider trends, see the Boca Raton housing market page and the Boca Raton ZIP code guide for 33432.
Communities to compare
For estate homes inside a mandatory-membership golf club, compare St. Andrews Country Club and Woodfield Country Club. For waterfront condos just across the Intracoastal, see Highland Beach.
Common questions
Do you have to join the club to live in Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club?+
No. Royal Palm Properties states that homeownership is separate from club membership and not mandatory. The club says membership is by invitation, with a candidate selection process overseen by its members, and there is no residency requirement. If club access matters to you, ask how the invitation process works before you buy.
How many homes are in Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club?+
Royal Palm Properties describes 749 homesites on about 450 acres: 229 waterfront lots with Intracoastal and ocean access, 221 golf course lots and 299 interior lots. The community has entrances on Federal Highway and East Camino Real and is patrolled around the clock by state-certified armed officers.
What is the HOA fee at Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club?+
Royal Palm Properties lists the homeowners association fee at $4,150 a year, due each July 1, and says there has never been an assessment. Club dues are separate and only apply if you're invited to join. Confirm the current HOA fee with the association before you make an offer.
What is the typical home value in Royal Palm?+
Zillow's typical home value for its Royal Palm neighborhood in Boca Raton was $7,041,067 in August 2026, up 9.7% from a year earlier. Prices vary widely by lot, with waterfront lots usually at the top. Ask a local agent for recent closed sales on the same lot type.