I'm Francine Bisson, a bilingual REALTOR® with RE/MAX Services in Boca Raton (Florida license 0588452). Boca Lago is a community I know street by street, and this site is built to help you understand it first: its history, the club, and the eight distinct communities inside the gates. When you are ready to buy or sell a Boca Lago home, I'm here to guide you with clear, well-researched advice.
My career in South Florida residential real estate spans more than 30 years and over $200 million in sales across Palm Beach and Broward Counties. Before focusing on clients full time, I worked as a real estate trainer and business coach, so I explain every step rather than rush it. I also work with many Canadian and international owners, in English or French, including those who buy and sell from abroad.
What the community is, where it sits, and how it began in 1975.
Fairways, Palms, Greens, Pines, Horizons and more, compared side by side.
27 holes, 20 tennis courts, dining and how membership works.
Current prices, inventory and what they mean for buyers and sellers.
Guidance, valuation and marketing for your Boca Lago home.
Boca Lago is a guard-gated golf and country club community in West Boca Raton, set on landscaped grounds threaded with lakes and fairways. It sits in unincorporated Palm Beach County, west of Florida's Turnpike, between Palmetto Park Road and Glades Road, with Lyons Road and Boca Rio Road close by.
The club opened in 1975, and Frankel Homes began building the residences in 1978. Today about 1,700 homes are arranged in eight separate subdivisions, each run by its own condominium association. That structure matters more than most buyers expect. Fees, pet and leasing rules, age policies, building styles and even the views differ from one section to the next.
Most homes are villas, townhomes and low-rise garden condominiums, generally two or three bedrooms and roughly 1,200 to 2,300 square feet. Seven of the eight subdivisions operate as 55+ communities under their own association documents, while Horizons is open to all ages. Membership in the golf and country club is voluntary, so you can own here with or without joining.
My goal on this page is simple: help you understand Boca Lago as a place first, and then help you decide which part of it fits the way you want to live.
Sources: Boca Lago Golf & Country Club; 55places; BEX Realty community data.
Sources: bocalago.com; Illinois Golf feature on Boca Lago; BEX Realty. Accessed .
Boca Lago is a chapter in a much longer Boca Raton story, one that runs from a Japanese farming colony to a 1920s resort dream, a wartime airfield and the birth of the personal computer.
Japanese farmers led by Jo Sakai settled the Yamato Colony just north of today's Boca Raton in the early 1900s. Colonist George Morikami later donated land that became the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, which opened in 1977.
Sources: Boca Raton Historical Society; Morikami Museum.The Town of Boca Raton incorporated in May 1925 at the height of the Florida land boom, and architect Addison Mizner was engaged to plan a resort city. His Cloister Inn opened on February 6, 1926 and survives today as The Boca Raton.
Sources: Boca Raton Historical Society; The Coastal Star.During World War II the Army opened its radar training school at the Boca Raton Army Air Field. Much of that land became Florida Atlantic University, established in 1962 and opened by President Lyndon B. Johnson in October 1964.
Source: Florida Atlantic University history.The club opened in 1975 with a golf course designed by Bruce Devlin and Robert von Hagge. Frankel Homes began delivering homes in 1978, building the villas and condominiums that now make up the eight subdivisions.
Sources: bocalago.com; 55places.IBM moved operations to Boca Raton in 1967, and on August 12, 1981 it unveiled the IBM Personal Computer, developed by a team working in Boca. The former campus is now the Boca Raton Innovation Campus.
Source: IBM History.An $8 million redesign by architect Jan Bel Jan rebuilt greens, bunkers and tees across Boca Lago's 27 holes. Finished in 2018, it was recognized by the GCSAA for Best New Course Design.
Sources: bocalago.com; Illinois Golf.At the center of the community is Boca Lago Golf & Country Club at 8665 Juego Way. Its 27 holes play as three nines, the East, West and South, so members can mix routes from one round to the next.
Beyond golf, the club offers 20 lighted tennis courts, home to the Rick Macci Tennis Academy, a renovated fitness center, an Olympic-size pool with a lap pool and spa, and several dining rooms, including a poolside Tiki Bar. A 7,700 square foot ballroom seats up to 400 guests for events.
The club is privately owned and non-equity, and joining is voluntary for residents. Categories include full golf, full social, seasonal and summer memberships. Fees are not published, so I request the current schedule for each client. Homeowners who do not join still enjoy their own association's community pools and the landscaped setting.
Sources: Boca Lago membership; About Boca Lago; Invited Clubs.
A driving range, three putting greens, a short game area and two practice holes support the 27 hole layout, rebuilt with TifEagle greens in the 2018 renovation.
Sixteen Har-Tru clay courts and four hard courts, all lighted, with instruction through the Rick Macci Tennis Academy.
An Olympic-size outdoor pool, lap pool and spa, plus a renovated fitness center with classes, yoga and locker room saunas.
The Grille Room, Living Room, Lounge, outdoor patio and poolside Tiki Bar cover everything from a quick lunch to a celebration dinner.
Themed dinners, golf tournaments, card rooms and off-site outings fill the season, with seasonal memberships running November through April.
Guard-gated entry, more than 50 acres of lakes, 21 preserve areas, and association-maintained grounds throughout the community.
Sources: bocalago.com; Illinois Golf; SquareFoot Homes. Club details change; confirm with the club before joining.
Boca Lago's location in West Boca puts the best of Boca Raton within a short drive, from Mizner Park's museums and concerts to beaches, nature centers and gardens.
The Boca Raton Museum of Art, founded in 1950, has been at 501 Plaza Real in Mizner Park since 2001, with rotating exhibitions across its galleries. The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum sits in the 1927 Town Hall.
Sources: Boca Raton Museum of Art; Boca Raton Historical Society.Mizner Park Amphitheater holds about 4,200 guests for concerts, and Festival of the Arts BOCA, founded in 2007, returns March 5 to 14, 2027. Sunset Cove Amphitheater hosts shows at South County Regional Park.
Source: Festival of the Arts BOCA.Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park covers 880 acres with paths, the Daggerwing Nature Center boardwalk, Osprey Point Golf Course, a tennis center and the Canine Cove dog park.
Source: Palm Beach County Parks.Red Reef Park at 1400 N Ocean Blvd offers beach access and snorkeling over a nearshore reef, and next door Gumbo Limbo Nature Center has sea turtle aquariums, a boardwalk and a 40 foot observation tower.
Sources: City of Boca Raton; Gumbo Limbo.The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach offers 16 acres of gardens within a park of about 200 acres, a favorite outing in the cooler months from November through April.
Source: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.When guests of all ages visit, Boomers Boca Raton at 3100 Airport Rd has go-karts, mini golf, laser tag and an arcade, and Sugar Sand Park is home to the Children's Science Explorium.
Sources: Boomers; Sugar Sand Park.Boca Lago is not one community but eight, and they are not interchangeable. Fairways is not Palms, Palms is not Greens, Greens is not Pines, and Horizons is different again. Each subdivision has its own condominium association, its own rules and fees, its own building style and its own relationship to the lakes and fairways.
Knowing those differences is the most useful thing I can offer a Boca Lago buyer or seller. Below you'll find a side-by-side comparison, then a closer look at each one.
| Community | Homes | Built | Approx. size | Recent price range | Monthly HOA | Age policy | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairways | 298 | 1978 | 1,216 to 1,640 sq ft | $235K to $410K | $680 to $735 | 55+ | 33433 |
| The Palms | ~12 bldgs | 1980 | 1,411 to 1,856 sq ft | $280K to $595K | Up to $750 | 55+ | 33433 |
| Greens | 126 | 1979 | 1,216 to 2,330 sq ft | $215K to $669K | $680 to $920 | 55+ | 33433 |
| The Pines | ~268 | 1980 | 1,216 to 1,810 sq ft | $218K to $395K | $615 to $905 | 55+ | 33428 |
| Horizons | 225 | 1977 | 1,200 to 2,200 sq ft | $285K to $523K | About $679 | All ages | 33433 / 33428 |
| Glades | 286 | 1979 | 1,216 to 1,980 sq ft | $199K to $600K | $623 to $950 | 55+ | 33433 |
| The Cypresses | 250 | 1980 | 1,214 to 1,986 sq ft | $235K to $520K | About $0.42 / sq ft | 55+ | 33428 |
| Vistas | ~206 | 1976 | 1,216 to 2,203 sq ft | $230K to $585K | $647 to $962 | 55+ | 33433 |
Approx. $235K to $410K
One of the largest sections, with about 298 homes along Casa Del Lago and Lago Circle. Floor plans typically run from about 1,216 to 1,640 square feet, and many homes look out over water. Association fees generally fall between $680 and $735 a month.
Approx. $280K to $595K
A smaller, more intimate section of about a dozen low-rise buildings on Tall Palm Circle. Homes are among the larger in Boca Lago, roughly 1,411 to 1,856 square feet, many with garages and water views. Fees are assessed by square foot, with a cap of about $750 a month.
Approx. $215K to $669K
With about 126 homes on Casa Del Lago and Eastlake Drive, Greens is one of the smallest sections and offers some of the widest range of floor plans, up to about 2,330 square feet. Many homes face the central lake and fairways, which shows in the upper end of its price range.
Approx. $218K to $395K
About 268 homes set along the Vista Del Lago loop, with a 33428 ZIP code. Plans run roughly 1,216 to 1,810 square feet, and The Pines often offers some of the more accessible entry prices in Boca Lago, which makes it a frequent first stop for value-minded buyers.
Approx. $285K to $523K
Horizons is the one Boca Lago subdivision that is not age restricted, which sets it apart for buyers who need that flexibility. Its 225 homes along Cypress Road, Drive, Lane and Circle include plans with one or two car garages, and many have fairway or lagoon views. Horizons is also more often cited as allowing pets, though the association's current rules should always be confirmed.
View Horizons homes →Approx. $199K to $600K
About 286 homes along Arriba Real, with one of the widest price spreads in the community. Glades is the 55+ section most often cited as allowing one pet up to about 25 pounds, a key detail for many buyers. Fees generally range from $623 to $950 a month depending on the plan.
Approx. $235K to $520K
About 250 homes in roughly 42 low-rise buildings on Pecky Cypress Lane and Cypress Hammock Drive, in ZIP 33428. Plans run about 1,214 to 1,986 square feet. Fees are assessed by square foot, at roughly $0.42, so the monthly amount follows the size of the home.
Approx. $230K to $585K
The earliest section, dating to 1976, with about 206 homes in roughly 32 low-rise buildings on Juego Circle. Plans reach about 2,203 square feet. Vistas is reported to be a no-pet association, so it suits buyers who prefer that policy.
Most buyers arrive thinking about price. The better starting point is how you want to live day to day. These are the questions I walk through before we tour.
Unit counts, sizes, fees and price ranges are approximate figures from BEX Realty subdivision data and real-ativity, accessed . Age and pet policies per 55places and association listings. Always confirm with current MLS data and each association's documents. A small single-family enclave, Hammock Point (about 20 homes built around 1997), also sits within Boca Lago.
Answer the questions I ask every buyer before we tour. The eight sections sort themselves as you go, and you can send me the ones you like.
Results use the approximate figures on this page. Pet, leasing and garage details change by association and by unit, so I confirm them in writing before you write an offer.
Sorted best fit first
Approximate figures from the community comparison above (BEX Realty subdivision data and real-ativity, accessed ). Age and pet policies per 55places and association listings. Always confirm with current MLS data and each association's documents.
Frankel Homes designed Boca Lago with Coastal Mediterranean character and "Old Florida" facades. The result is a consistent streetscape of low-rise villas, townhomes and garden condominiums, many oriented toward a lake or fairway.
Photos are reference images that illustrate common styles. They are not listings and do not depict specific Boca Lago homes. Style notes per BEX Realty and 55places.
The Uptown Boca corridor on Glades Road is the closest dining hub, Town Center adds a full mall, and Mizner Park brings downtown energy. These are the places I recommend most often.
Italian · $$
A family-owned West Boca favorite for house-made pastas, pizza and a popular outdoor patio. One of the closest dinner options to Boca Lago, easy for a casual lunch or evening out.
9560 Glades Rd, Suite 190, Boca Raton, FL 33434
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A contemporary all-day restaurant at Uptown Boca with tapas, brunch, coffee and cocktails, built around a health-conscious approach and local ingredients.
9658 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33434
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A lively Town Center restaurant known for its ceviches, Peruvian specialties and creative presentation. A fun choice while shopping or when you want something different.
6000 Glades Rd, Suite 1230, Boca Raton, FL 33431
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Lighter, wellness-oriented cooking with plenty of vegetarian and gluten-free choices, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
1901 N Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431
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Fresh seasonal menus, oak-fire grilling and an extensive wine list. Polished but comfortable, and a reliable choice for lunch or dinner.
2300 NW Executive Center Dr, Boca Raton, FL 33431
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A wine-focused restaurant at Boca Center with a large by-the-glass selection, shareable plates and wood-fired pizza in a modern, sociable room.
5050 Town Center Cir, Suite 239, Boca Raton, FL 33486
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An established Boca favorite for prime steaks, seafood and traditional upscale service, particularly suited to special occasions.
2200 W Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431
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A modern, energetic take on the steakhouse, with steaks, seafood and a stylish setting for a night out.
2000 NW 19th St, Boca Raton, FL 33431
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A longtime Mizner Park destination with American cuisine, outdoor dining and a lively downtown Boca atmosphere.
404 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432
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Refined Italian dining with a strong wine program, more of a special-evening choice than an everyday stop.
171 E Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33432
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An elegant Mizner Park restaurant for fresh seafood, USDA Prime steaks, an extensive wine list and live music in the V Lounge.
201 Plaza Real, Suite 1203, Boca Raton, FL 33432
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Ask FrancineRegional mall
Five anchors, including Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Macy's and Bloomingdale's, plus about 190 stores and restaurants. Opened in 1980.
6000 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431
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Boca's signature downtown destination since 1991, with boutiques, restaurants, a cinema, the Museum of Art and the amphitheater.
327 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432
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The closest major center to Boca Lago, anchored by Whole Foods, with Life Time, REI, HomeSense, Sephora and several restaurants.
9536 to 9704 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33434
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Publix and everyday services at Palmetto Park Road and Powerline Road, about 1.6 miles from the clubhouse.
7060 W Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL
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A 14-acre village of boutiques, galleries, jewelers and more than 20 restaurants just south of Mizner Park.
101 Plaza Real S, Boca Raton, FL 33432
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Upscale boutiques, dining and nightlife off Military Trail, just north of Palmetto Park Road.
5150 Town Center Cir, Boca Raton, FL 33486
Visit Website → (opens in a new tab)Listings are for information only and are not endorsements or paid placements. Hours, menus and prices change; confirm with each business. Price guide from OpenTable ranges, accessed .
West Boca has more public open space than most visitors realize. Within a few miles of Boca Lago you'll find one of Palm Beach County's largest regional parks, a neighborhood park on Palmetto Park Road and protected wetlands with boardwalk trails.
Acreage from Palm Beach County Parks (South County Regional, Veterans Memorial), Palm Beach County ERM (Pondhawk) and Wikipedia (Sugar Sand Park). Accessed .
At 880 acres, this is West Boca's great outdoor resource. Inside you'll find walking and biking paths, a 16 court tennis center, the 27 hole Osprey Point Golf Course, Canine Cove dog park, Coconut Cove Waterpark, Sunset Cove Amphitheater and the Daggerwing Nature Center with its boardwalk through the wetlands.
Source: Palm Beach County Parks.The nearest county park to Boca Lago, at 9400 W Palmetto Park Rd. Its 23.68 acres hold walking paths, courts, picnic areas and the veterans memorial itself, an easy stop for a morning walk.
Source: Palm Beach County Parks.A 79 acre preserve with paved and natural trails, wetlands, wildlife and an observation platform. Parking is at the Spanish River Library, 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd, so it pairs well with a library visit.
Source: Palm Beach County ERM.For a longer outing, Sugar Sand Park at 300 S Military Trail adds wooded trails and the Children's Science Explorium, and the city's Mizner Bark dog park sits at 751 Banyan Trail. On the coast, Red Reef Park and the 20 acre Gumbo Limbo Nature Center on N Ocean Blvd combine beach, reef snorkeling and a coastal hammock boardwalk. If being close to a particular park matters to you, tell me and I'll point you to the Boca Lago sections nearest to it.
Sources: City of Boca Raton, Mizner Bark; Gumbo Limbo Nature Center; Sugar Sand Park.Day-to-day errands are easy from Boca Lago. Groceries, pharmacies, hospitals and libraries all sit within a few miles along Palmetto Park Road, Glades Road and State Road 7.
Veterans Memorial Park on W Palmetto Park Rd is the closest county park, and South County Regional Park adds 880 acres of trails, courts and nature center boardwalks.
See the parks and open space section.Publix at Garden Shops at Boca, 7060 W Palmetto Park Rd, is about 1.6 miles from the clubhouse. Whole Foods opened at Uptown Boca, 9560 Glades Rd, in 2025, and another Publix is at 9846 Glades Rd.
Sources: Garden Shops at Boca; Whole Foods.West Boca Medical Center, 21644 State Road 7, is the closest hospital with 195 beds. Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital, 800 Meadows Rd, has about 400 beds and a full range of specialty care.
Sources: Baptist Health; West Boca Medical Center.As unincorporated residents, Boca Lago owners use the Palm Beach County Library System, including the West Boca Branch at 18685 State Road 7 and the Glades Road Branch at 20701 95th Ave S.
Source: Palm Beach County Library System.Uptown Boca on Glades Road is the nearest dining cluster, with Lynora's and Anyday Boca. Town Center and Mizner Park add dozens more within about 15 to 20 minutes.
See where Boca Lago dines and shops.The Boca Raton Museum of Art in Mizner Park, the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum at 71 N Federal Hwy and the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach are all easy outings.
Sources: Boca Museum; Morikami.Boca Lago sits between two of West Boca's main east-west roads, Palmetto Park Road and Glades Road, with Florida's Turnpike just to the east and State Road 7 to the west. I-95 is reached via either Palmetto Park or Glades.
| Destination | Distance | Typical Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Town Center at Boca Raton | About 4 miles | 8 to 12 min |
| Mizner Park, downtown Boca Raton | About 7 miles | 15 to 20 min |
| Brightline Boca Raton station | About 7 miles | 15 to 20 min |
| Tri-Rail Boca Raton station | About 7 miles | 15 to 18 min |
| Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) | About 25 miles | 30 to 35 min |
| Palm Beach International (PBI) | About 29 miles | 35 to 40 min |
| Miami International (MIA) | About 47 miles | 50 to 60 min |
Estimates measured from the clubhouse at 8665 Juego Way using U.S. Census geocoded coordinates, adjusted for road distance. Off-peak drive times; season, weather and rush hour can add considerably. Updated .
Owning in Boca Lago means owning inside a condominium association, inside a club community, inside unincorporated Palm Beach County. Each layer has its own rules. These are the questions I'm asked most, with the answers I give before anyone writes an offer.
No. Club membership is voluntary. The club is non-equity and privately owned, with golf, social, seasonal and summer categories plus reciprocal play at 300+ clubs. Fees are not published, so I request the current schedule for you.
Source: Boca Lago membership.Seven of the eight subdivisions operate as 55+ housing under their association documents, while Horizons is open to all ages. Each association sets its own occupancy rules, and I confirm them in writing for the specific building.
Source: 55places.An HOA (homeowners or condominium association) fee is the monthly charge for shared upkeep. In Boca Lago it typically runs about $615 to $962 a month and generally covers lawn care, building exteriors and roofs. I review each association's budget and reserves with you.
Sources: real-ativity; BEX Realty.It depends on the section. Glades is most often cited as allowing one small pet, and Horizons is also described as pet friendly, while several associations do not allow pets. Leasing rules and approval steps also vary, so I pull current documents before you commit.
Sources: real-ativity; Signature One.Florida's 2022 condominium reforms, refined in 2023, require milestone structural inspections and structural integrity reserve studies for condo buildings three stories or taller. I ask every association where it stands, because the answer can affect reserves and future assessments.
Sources: Florida Senate, SB 4-D (2022); SB 154 (2023).Only a permanent Florida residence qualifies for the homestead exemption. Non-homestead homes have a separate 10% annual cap on non-school assessment increases. Foreign sellers, including many Canadians, may face FIRPTA federal withholding at closing, so we plan for it early.
Sources: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser; IRS, FIRPTA withholding.Last updated: . This is general information, not legal or tax advice; consult a Florida attorney or tax professional for your situation.
Because Boca Lago is in unincorporated Palm Beach County, county agencies, not the City of Boca Raton, handle most services. Rates and fees change every year, so verify current figures with each provider before you budget.
Bills come from the Palm Beach County Tax Collector, (561) 355-2264. The 2025 proposed total millage for most unincorporated areas was 16.2670 mills, about $16.27 per $1,000 of taxable value.
Source: PBC Property Appraiser millage table.The homestead exemption is worth up to $50,000, and Save Our Homes caps yearly assessment increases at 3% or CPI. Portability moves up to $500,000 of that benefit to a new Florida home. File by March 1 with the Property Appraiser, 561-355-2866.
Source: PBC Property Appraiser exemptions.Bills arrive in November and are due by March 31. Paying early earns a discount of 4% in November, 3% in December, 2% in January and 1% in February. A quarterly installment plan is also available.
Source: PBC Tax Collector.Electricity is from Florida Power & Light; report outages at 1-800-468-8243. Many homes are all electric. Where natural gas is available, the provider is Florida Public Utilities, 800-427-7712.
Sources: FPL and FPU websites.Boca Lago is served by Palm Beach County Water Utilities, not the city. Call 561-740-4600 to open service. In condo sections, water is often billed through the association.
Sources: CBS12; PBC Water Utilities.The Solid Waste Authority, 561-697-2700, manages collection in unincorporated areas: garbage twice a week, recycling and yard waste weekly. New contracts began October 1, 2026, so check your days with the address lookup.
Source: Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County.Active listings run from about $165,000 for smaller condominiums to about $795,000 at the top of the market. Redfin puts the median sale price at $250 per square foot over the last three months, with homes selling for about 95.3% of list price on average. Only 9.7% sold above list, and 29% of listings had a price drop. That spread is why I price each home against its own section and floor plan, not a community-wide median.
Prices are 5.6% below last year and homes typically sell about 5% under list after roughly three months, so buyers have room to compare sections and negotiate. Use that time well: review each association's budget, reserves and inspection status before you fall for a view.
Sales more than doubled year over year and days on market fell by 23, so well-priced homes are moving. Presentation and pricing decide which homes sell first. I price to recent closed sales, often called comps, in your own section and plan, then market the details that set your home apart.
Source: Redfin, Boca Lago housing market, August 2026 data, based on Redfin calculations of MLS and public records. 2025 values are calculated from Redfin's reported year-over-year changes. Median price per square foot covers the last three months. Listing range from BEX Realty. Redfin's neighborhood boundary may include nearby communities. Last updated .
Once you understand Boca Lago, the next step is choosing the right home or the right strategy for your sale. I bring 30+ years of South Florida experience, detailed knowledge of each Boca Lago section and a teacher's patience to every step.
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I start by matching you to the right section, then the right building and floor plan. Before you offer, I gather the association's rules, budget, reserves and inspection status so there are no surprises. I negotiate with recent closed sales in hand, and coordinate the association approval process through closing.
Start Your SearchI price your home against recent sales in your own section and plan, not a community average. Then I prepare it to show well, with professional photography and marketing that highlights views, updates and association strengths. I keep you informed weekly and manage every step through closing.
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Much of my career has involved Canadian and other international owners. I work in English or French, coordinate remote showings and signings, and plan early for FIRPTA withholding and absentee ownership details. You can buy or sell confidently even when you are not in Florida.
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Boca Lago buyers compare sections closely, so my marketing explains exactly what makes your home different: the view, the floor plan, the updates and the association. Your listing reaches local, national and international buyers through the MLS, major portals and the RE/MAX network, with descriptions available in English and French.
Discuss My ListingIn Boca Lago, the view from the patio often sells the home. I use professional photography timed for the best natural light, so lake and fairway views, bright interiors and updated kitchens look as good online as they do in person.
As a former real estate trainer, I believe a well-explained process is a calmer process. Here is how we will work together, whether you are buying, selling or both.
Call, text or email me in English or French. We'll talk about your goals, timing and which Boca Lago sections fit.
I prepare a section-by-section comparison or a pricing analysis, along with association documents, so every decision is informed.
We tour the homes that truly fit, or launch your listing with photography and marketing. I handle negotiation and the contingencies, the conditions in your contract.
I coordinate the association approval, inspections, title and escrow, the neutral holding of funds, through closing day and beyond.
Francine Bisson, Bilingual REALTOR® · RE/MAX Services · FL License 0588452I'm a Boca Raton area REALTOR® with more than 30 years in South Florida residential real estate and over $200 million in career sales. Boca Lago and its individual neighborhoods are a community I know in depth.
My work throughout Palm Beach and Broward Counties has given me extensive experience with condominiums, villas, single-family homes, golf communities and active-adult communities. That background is exactly what Boca Lago calls for, because each of its eight sections combines a different building type, association and set of rules.
Before focusing on clients full time, I was a real estate trainer and business coach, and that educational approach still shapes how I work. I combine local market knowledge, careful analysis and straightforward guidance so my clients make well-informed decisions. Fluent in English and French, I've spent much of my career helping Canadian and other international owners with relocation, absentee ownership and cross-border transactions. Today I serve both local and international buyers and sellers from RE/MAX Services in Boca Raton.
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Clients most often mention my professionalism, my attention to detail, the care I bring to emotional moves, and how smoothly things go when they are selling from out of state or abroad. Here is what a few of them have shared.
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“We were introduced to Francine through a family member who had worked with her on the sale of their property a few years back. Francine met and in fact exceeded all of our expectations in terms of her professionalism, responsiveness, market knowledge, negotiating ability, familiarity with the various legal and non-legal aspects of a sale transaction in Florida (which was important to us as non-US residents), and her overall friendliness and charm. She was with us every step of the way, including by giving us quick access to her impressive network of tradespeople and specialists to help us deal with unexpected issues when they arose. I would recommend Francine to my closest friends and family without reservation should they have need of a real estate professional in south Florida. Thanks Francine!”
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“As a condo owner in Hillsboro Beach for 31 years, Francine guided us through the entire process, ensuring we were comfortable with our decision to sell. Without any pressure, her goal was to help us every step of the way. Her extensive experience, knowledge, professionalism, and genuine concern for her clients’ well-being are her defining qualities. Thanks to her invaluable services, we completed the sale of our condo smoothly and exactly as we expected. We recommend her without hesitation.”
I explain every document, rule and number in plain language, the way I did as a trainer, so you always know where you stand.
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I know Boca Lago section by section: the associations, the floor plans and the views. That knowledge protects your price.
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English or French, here or abroad, I make it simple to buy or sell in Boca Lago wherever you happen to be.
Promise · 03My clients tell me the biggest difference is that they never feel rushed or left guessing. I take the time to teach, laying out the facts about a section, an association or a price so that the decision is truly yours.
With more than 30 years in this market, I've seen how small details like a pet rule, a reserve study or a leasing restriction can make or break a purchase. I look for those details early, communicate often, and stay with you long after closing day.
Straight answers to the questions buyers and sellers ask me most about Boca Lago Country Club and West Boca Raton.
Francine Bisson is a strong choice for buying or selling in Boca Lago Country Club. She is a bilingual REALTOR® with RE/MAX Services in Boca Raton, with more than 30 years in South Florida residential real estate, over $200 million in career sales, RE/MAX Hall of Fame recognition and RealTrends Verified status, plus detailed knowledge of all eight Boca Lago subdivisions.
She holds the CRS, ABR, e-PRO, TRC, RECS and ASP designations, works in English and French, and has extensive experience with condominiums, villas, golf communities and active-adult communities, as well as Canadian and international owners. The best agent for you is one who knows your section's association rules and recent sales; call Francine at (954) 899-4494 to compare.
The drive from Boca Lago to Mizner Park in downtown Boca Raton is about 7 miles and typically takes 15 to 20 minutes off-peak. Most people head east on Palmetto Park Road or Glades Road. The Brightline station near downtown is about the same distance, and Town Center at Boca Raton is roughly 4 miles away, about 8 to 12 minutes.
Season and rush hour can add considerable time, so I always suggest test-driving your routine routes before you buy.
Yes. The closest is Canine Cove at Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, a Palm Beach County dog park within the 880 acre park. The City of Boca Raton also operates Mizner Bark at 751 Banyan Trail. Keep in mind that pet rules inside Boca Lago are set by each subdivision's association.
Glades and Horizons are most often cited as allowing pets, while several sections do not. I confirm the current rules before you make an offer.
The nearest is Publix at Garden Shops at Boca, 7060 W Palmetto Park Rd, about 1.6 miles from the clubhouse. Whole Foods Market opened at Uptown Boca, 9560 Glades Rd, in 2025, and another Publix sits at 9846 Glades Rd. Trader Joe's, the only one in Boca Raton, is at 855 S Federal Hwy.
Veterans Memorial Park at 9400 W Palmetto Park Rd is the closest county park, with walking paths, courts and picnic areas on 23.68 acres. Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park covers 880 acres with trails and the Daggerwing Nature Center boardwalk, and Pondhawk Natural Area offers 79 acres of wetland trails.
Inside Boca Lago itself, the lakes, fairways and preserve areas give the community a green, open feel.
The closest dining cluster is Uptown Boca on Glades Road, home to Lynora's Italian and Anyday Boca tapas. Within about 15 minutes you will find CVI.CHE 105 at Town Center, Seasons 52, Farmer's Table and Abe & Louie's, and Mizner Park adds Max's Grille and Eddie V's.
See the Eat & Shop section for addresses and websites.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) is about 25 miles south, typically 30 to 35 minutes off-peak via Florida's Turnpike or I-95. Palm Beach International (PBI) is about 29 miles north, roughly 35 to 40 minutes, and Miami International is about 47 miles, 50 to 60 minutes.
Brightline from Boca Raton also connects to Fort Lauderdale, Miami and West Palm Beach for those who prefer the train.
Mostly, but not entirely. Seven of Boca Lago's eight subdivisions operate as 55+ housing under their association documents, while Horizons is open to all ages. Each association sets and enforces its own occupancy rules, so the details can differ from one section to another.
I confirm the current policy for any specific building in writing before you make an offer.
No. Membership in Boca Lago Golf & Country Club is voluntary for homeowners. The club is privately owned and non-equity, with full golf, full social, seasonal and summer categories, plus reciprocal play at more than 300 clubs. Fees are not published, so I request the current schedule for each client.
Redfin rates Boca Lago not very competitive, with a Compete Score of 26 out of 100. In August 2026 the median price was 5.6% below last year and homes sold for about 95% of list, which gives buyers room to negotiate. Sales also rose to 31 homes, up 121%, and days on market fell to 95, so well-priced homes are selling.
The right timing depends on your plans; I'm glad to run the numbers for your situation.
Typical seller costs in Palm Beach County include the real estate commission, Florida documentary stamp tax on the deed of $0.70 per $100 of the sale price, and customarily the owner's title insurance policy. Commissions are negotiable and are not set by law. Association estoppel fees and any prorated taxes are also common.
I provide a written net sheet so you can see your estimated proceeds before listing.
Yes. Much of my career has involved Canadian and international clients, and I work in English or French. Remote showings, electronic signatures and coordinated closings make it practical to buy from abroad. When a foreign owner later sells, federal FIRPTA withholding may apply, so we plan for it early.
I also coordinate with your lender, attorney or tax adviser on both sides of the border.
Lenders review the condominium association as well as the buyer, looking at its budget, reserves, insurance and any litigation. That makes early pre-approval especially important. Eligible first-time buyers may also qualify for Florida Housing Finance Corporation down payment programs.
An escrow deposit, the good-faith money held by a neutral party, and a financing contingency protect you while the loan is finalized.
Whether you are exploring Boca Lago for the first time or ready to buy or sell, I'm happy to help. Reach me directly, in English or French.
Francine Bisson is a REALTOR® with RE/MAX Services, Boca RatonA 50-page guide to the community, all eight subdivisions, the club, ownership rules, taxes and the buying process.
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