Market
Boca Raton
Boca Raton · Highland Beach · Delray Beach
Deepwater lots, private clubs and the beach. Boca’s best land is concentrated in a handful of established waterfront neighborhoods east of Federal Highway.
Where we focus
Deepwater, club and beach land.
- Royal Palm Yacht & Country ClubDeepwater and golf homesites in one of South Florida’s most active luxury rebuild markets.
- The SanctuaryA gated waterfront community of estate homes on the Intracoastal.
- Old FlorestaA historic in-town neighborhood with mature trees and generous lots.
- Boca’s Intracoastal & oceanWaterfront single-family streets between Federal Highway and the beach.
- Highland BeachA narrow coastal town of ocean-to-Intracoastal parcels.
- Delray BeachBeachside streets east of the Intracoastal, including the Marina Historic District.
How we vet a site here
Checked before it reaches you.
- Which code governsBoca Raton, Highland Beach and Delray Beach each have their own zoning and review. We confirm the rules that apply to the lot.
- Club & HOA approvalsIn Royal Palm, The Sanctuary and other gated communities, we confirm what the association and its architectural review require.
- Water depth & dockageOn deepwater lots, we check depth, dock potential and route to the inlet, which drive value for boat owners.
- SeawallsWe check seawall condition and height, since replacement can be a significant cost.
- Flood elevationWe confirm the required finished floor height and what it does to the design.
- Historic districtsIn Old Floresta and Delray’s historic districts, we check what preservation rules mean for demolition and new design.
The opportunity
Teardowns on deepwater lots.
Boca’s luxury market is driven by rebuilding. Older homes on deepwater and club lots are replaced with new estates, often one parcel at a time. We find those homes before they are listed, and underwrite each site for water access, approvals and what the finished home can be worth.
“Boca rewards patience and preparation. The best lots trade quietly, and the builder who is ready first wins.”
Wesley, PrincipalA conversation,
not a pitch.
Building in Boca Raton? Tell us what you build, where, and for whom.
wes@privatelotcompany.com