At a glance
| Location | West Boca Raton, club address 17557 Claridge Oval West, ZIP 33496 |
|---|---|
| Homes | About 740 custom estate homes |
| Size | More than 720 acres |
| Club membership | Mandatory for residents |
| Golf | Two 18-hole courses, including an Arnold Palmer Signature Design |
| Established | 1982, per a 2026 local guide |
What St. Andrews Country Club is
St. Andrews Country Club is a residential club in west Boca Raton, with its clubhouse at 17557 Claridge Oval West. The club says it has operated for more than 40 years and lists recognition as a Platinum Club of America.
A 2026 guide from a local brokerage describes more than 720 acres and 740 custom-built estate homes, a density under one home per acre, which is low for South Florida. The same guide lists two 18-hole courses: the Palmer Course, an Arnold Palmer Signature Design, and the Lakes Course, redesigned by Gene Bates.
Zillow doesn't publish a separate typical value for St. Andrews. For context, Zillow's typical home value for ZIP 33496 was $1,053,347 in August 2026, but that ZIP covers many communities, and St. Andrews homes generally sell well above it. Ask a local agent for closed sales inside the gates.
What membership and ownership cost
Membership is mandatory for residents. The initiation fee is the figure to confirm first, because published numbers disagree: brokerage sources we reviewed quote amounts from $200,000 up to $400,000 or more. The club doesn't publish its schedule online.
The 2026 guide lists these other costs:
- A $25,000 POA owners' contribution, paid at closing.
- Annual membership dues of about $26,431.
- Combined annual dues and HOA of roughly $44,000 to $50,000.
Ask the club and the property owners' association for their current schedules in writing, including cart fees, food minimums and any capital assessments, before you sign a contract.
Homes in St. Andrews
The housing is almost entirely large custom single-family homes on sizeable lots, many facing a golf course or lake. Because most were built over several decades, age and condition vary a lot from one house to the next.
On an older estate home, look closely at roof age, windows and doors, the pool and any additions. Our Florida home inspection checklist covers what to ask an inspector about. Roof age and wind-mitigation features also affect your insurance quote, so get quotes before your inspection period ends.
What to check before you make an offer
- Initiation fee: the current figure from the club, since published amounts conflict.
- Total yearly cost: dues, POA fees, cart fees and minimums together.
- Approval timeline: club and POA approval before closing.
- Property tax: the tax bill will reset after the sale. See our Palm Beach County property tax guide.
For city-wide trends, see the Boca Raton housing market page.
Communities to compare
Buyers comparing estate homes in club communities often also look at Woodfield Country Club and Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, where membership is optional. See our Boca Raton gated communities page for more.
Common questions
Is membership mandatory at St. Andrews Country Club?+
Yes. Membership is required to live at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton. Buyers also pay a $25,000 property owners' association contribution at closing, according to a 2026 local guide. The club doesn't publish its initiation fee online, and brokerage sources quote conflicting figures, so confirm the current amount with the club before you make an offer.
How many homes are in St. Andrews Country Club?+
A 2026 local brokerage guide counts about 740 custom-built estate homes on more than 720 acres, which is under one home per acre. The community has two 18-hole golf courses, one of them an Arnold Palmer Signature Design, and the clubhouse is at 17557 Claridge Oval West in ZIP 33496.
What are the annual costs at St. Andrews Country Club?+
A 2026 local guide lists annual membership dues of about $26,431 and combined dues and HOA costs of roughly $44,000 to $50,000 a year. Cart fees, dining minimums and capital assessments may be extra. Ask the club and the property owners' association for their current schedules in writing.