Verified · October 2026
City of Boca Raton (ZIPs 33432 and part of 33431)
Entry price range: $200K–$500K
Every claim below links to a dated public source.
The community in brief
East Boca Raton at a glance.
East Boca Raton, everything east of I-95, is the original city: brick-paved streets, mature oak canopies, Mediterranean architecture, and walkability to Mizner Park, downtown, and the beach. It holds the Addison Mizner presence (notably the Old Floresta historic district and Mizner-designed public buildings), a stock of 1950s estate neighborhoods like Boca Villas, the guarded waterfront enclaves on the Intracoastal, and the new luxury towers rising near downtown. Few HOAs in the older streets, real architectural review, and the county's highest-priced land underpin what "East Boca" means to buyers.
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Location & boundaries
Between I-95 and the Atlantic
East Boca is the portion of the City of Boca Raton east of I-95, roughly from Linton Boulevard on the north to Spanish River Boulevard on the south, between the highway and the Atlantic, in ZIPs 33432 and part of 33431. Palmetto Park Road, Glades Road, and Spanish River Boulevard cross I-95 from east to west, and Federal Highway and U.S. 1 run through the middle of the district.
Sources · verified October 2026
Architecture & character
Mizner heritage with a modern edge
Old Floresta holds 1920s Mizner-designed homes as a protected historic district; Boca Villas contributes 1950s estate homes east of Federal Highway; the Golden Triangle, canal neighborhoods like Boca Harbour and Bel Marra, and enclaves such as Boca Bay Colony and Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club complete the waterfront picture; and new towers including Alina, Tower 155, and Mr. C Residences add the contemporary layer near downtown. Brick streets, oak canopies, and tight architectural review give the district its identity.
Sources · verified October 2026
Market positioning & pricing
One district, the county's widest band
Asking and closed data, 2025 to October 2026
East Boca spans the county's widest band: 1950s cottages and older condos near the mid-$300,000s, 33431 median sales around $690,000 in 2025-2026, Boca Villas homes typically $1.5 million to $4 million with custom builds at $5 million to $7.5 million, Old Floresta averaging about $3.5 million asking, and oceanfront and Intracoastal product well past $10 million. New single-family construction east of I-95 starts above $1 million.
Sources · verified October 2026
Amenities
Downtown, the beach, and the Intracoastal within reach
- Mizner Park, Royal Palm Place, and downtown dining and shopping
- The beach parks along A1A, including Red Reef Park and Spanish River Park
- Intracoastal boating and dockage across the waterfront enclaves
- Boca Raton Museum of Art and Sanborn Square Park
- Historic districts, brick streets, and walkable neighborhoods
Sources · verified October 2026
Schools
Elementaries vary; high school is Boca Community
East Boca elementary zones commonly include Boca Raton Elementary, Addison Mizner School, and J.C. Mitchell Elementary; middle schools include Boca Raton Community and Omni; and the district high school is Boca Raton Community. Assignments are per address, and the county property appraiser's GIS school-zone layer shows the exact map; verify current boundaries with The School District of Palm Beach County before relying on any zone.
School boundaries change and are set by address, never by community name: verify current boundaries with The School District of Palm Beach County before relying on any assignment.
Sources · verified October 2026
Access & commute
I-95 at three crossings, Tri-Rail at the station
Palmetto Park Road, Glades Road, and Yamato Road cross I-95 from the district; U.S. 1 and Federal Highway run north-south through it; Tri-Rail's Boca Raton station serves the northern edge. Palm Beach International and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood airports are both practical options.
Sources · verified October 2026
HOA & restrictions
Few associations, real architectural review
Older East Boca streets are largely non-association, which buyers either love or must learn to live with; newer towers and guarded enclaves carry condo or HOA dues; and the historic districts enforce architectural review for changes. Read the title, deed, and any district rules for the exact property before offering.
Sources · verified October 2026
Flood zone & insurance
Coastal and Intracoastal exposure
A large share of East Boca east of Federal Highway sits in FEMA-mapped flood zones. Flood insurance is required for federally backed mortgages in Special Flood Hazard Areas, and wind coverage with hurricane deductibles is part of every coastal policy. Verify elevation, flood history, and insurance cost for each property before offering; Kelby can connect you with an insurer who works these zones daily.
Sources · verified October 2026
New construction & pre-construction
Towers near downtown, infill estates
Unverified
New towers including Alina Residences, Tower 155, and Mr. C Residences have delivered or marketed units near downtown, and infill estate construction continues east of I-95. Current sales status and pricing were not verified in this research; confirm with Kelby.
Sources · verified October 2026
Investment & rental considerations
The island-adjacent rental pool
East Boca's position between downtown and the beach supports the strongest rental pool in the county, and historic properties carry renovation upside. Renovations in historic districts require review approval, so check district rules before planning changes; per-building rental rules apply in the towers.
Sources · verified October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about East Boca Raton.
What counts as East Boca Raton?
Everything east of I-95 between roughly Linton Boulevard and Spanish River Boulevard, in the City of Boca Raton across ZIPs 33432 and part of 33431.
Is East Boca mostly old or new housing?
Both. It holds 1920s Mizner historic homes, 1950s estate neighborhoods like Boca Villas, mid-century ranch streets, guarded Intracoastal enclaves, and new luxury towers near downtown.
What does a home cost in East Boca?
Older condos from the mid-$300,000s, 33431 medians around $690,000, Boca Villas typically $1.5 million to $4 million, and oceanfront product well past $10 million. All dated to 2025-2026 figures; confirm current inventory with Kelby.
Which schools serve East Boca?
Elementary zones include Boca Raton Elementary, Addison Mizner, and J.C. Mitchell; middle schools include Boca Raton Community and Omni; the high school is Boca Raton Community. Verify the exact assignment with the school district.
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Provenance
Information reviewed October 2026.
Every claim on this page is drawn from public research and linked to its dated source below. Figures such as asking prices, dues, and school assignments change; where a field could not be verified it reads “Contact for current information” and the answer is one call away. Nothing on this page is a guarantee of price, availability, or school assignment.
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Ryan Parker east Boca guide
Boundaries, neighborhoods, pricing, and schools
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J Alexander Group east Boca
Neighborhood character
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Pearl Antonacci Old Floresta
Historic district context
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bexrealty Old Floresta
MLS activity and asking averages
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Isabella Scott East Boca waterfront
Intracoastal enclave inventory
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bocaratonrealestate Boca Harbour
Boca Harbour estate context
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Hometown Locator Boca schools
School list for Boca Raton
Each source above verified October 2026
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