Verified · October 2026
City of Boca Raton (ZIP 33431)
Entry price range: $3M+
Every claim below links to a dated public source.
The community in brief
The Sanctuary at a glance.
The Sanctuary is a 24/7 guard-gated community of roughly 97 custom estate homes on the west bank of the Intracoastal Waterway in East Boca Raton, just north of the Spanish River Boulevard bridge. It has no golf course and no club membership to buy: the product is privacy, deep-water marina berths for about 60 of its homes, Har-Tru tennis, a private clubhouse, and a 27-acre bird and wildlife preserve. Forbes has ranked it among the most expensive gated communities in the United States.
Real-time availability is confirmed directly with Kelby: listings portals lag, and the best addresses in The Sanctuary move before they are published.
Location & boundaries
West bank of the Intracoastal, north of Spanish River
The Sanctuary sits in East Boca Raton, ZIP 33431, on the west bank of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, just north of the Spanish River Boulevard bridge and south of Yamato Road. Spanish River Boulevard crosses the waterway to the beach and A1A nearby, with Red Reef Park and the Boca Raton Inlet a short drive east. Streets inside the gates include Sanctuary Lane, Sanctuary Drive, Egret Point Circle, Ibis Point Circle, and Blue Heron Way.
Sources · verified October 2026
Architecture & character
Low-profile luxury with a single entry point
Built as a private enclave, the community keeps a deliberately low profile: one guarded entry, no golf, wide waterfront lots, mature trees, and a 24/7 land-and-marine patrol. Homes are custom and recent, and the community is routinely cited in national lists of the most secure gated addresses in America. There is no private beach: the community fronts the Intracoastal, and ocean beach access is across A1A at the public parks.
Sources · verified October 2026
Market positioning & pricing
Entry near $4 million, point lots into the tens of millions
Entry-level asking and closed data, 2025 to October 2026
Entry-level asking prices in 2025-2026 ran from about $3.7 million to $4.7 million for interior homes, with direct Intracoastal point lots listed from roughly $15 million to $25 million plus. Local market research puts the community's 2025 median sold price near $3.995 million. Expect the spread to stay wide: the interior of the enclave and the point lots are different markets entirely.
Sources · verified October 2026
Amenities
Docks, tennis, tennis-adjacent calm, and a preserve
- 24/7 guard-gated entry with roving land-and-marine patrols
- Marina with deep-water dockage behind roughly 60 of the 97 estate homes
- Har-Tru tennis courts and a private clubhouse
- 27-acre bird and wildlife preserve on site
- No golf course and no club membership requirement
- Ocean beach access across A1A at Red Reef Park and the inlet
Sources · verified October 2026
Schools
The 33431 East Boca zone
Public schools are assigned by address through The School District of Palm Beach County. Community research and listing data commonly list J.C. Mitchell Elementary, Boca Raton Community Middle, and Boca Raton Community High School for this section of East Boca. Assignments are per parcel, so verify current boundaries with the school district 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
One bridge to the beach, a straight shot to the highways
Spanish River Boulevard crosses the Intracoastal to A1A and the beach; Glades Road and Palmetto Park Road connect west to I-95, and the Florida Turnpike is reached via Glades or Yamato Road. Mizner Park and downtown Boca are a short drive south on Federal Highway, and both Palm Beach International and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood airports are practical options.
Sources · verified October 2026
HOA, club & restrictions
A private association, not a club
The Sanctuary is a private, non-membership enclave governed by a homeowners' association. Exact HOA dues, capital reserves, and covenant details were not verified in this research, so they read Contact for current information; the association package is part of any offer here and Kelby will review it with you.
Sources · verified October 2026
Waterfront, flood zone & insurance
Intracoastal estates sit high-exposure
Nearly every home fronts or overlooks the Intracoastal, and most of the community sits within FEMA-mapped coastal flood zones. Flood insurance is required for federally backed mortgages in Special Flood Hazard Areas, and premiums vary sharply with elevation, dock positioning, and flood history. Verify each property with FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and an insurer before offering.
Sources · verified October 2026
New construction & pre-construction
A fully built-out enclave
Completed
The Sanctuary is built out; essentially all 97 lots hold custom homes. New construction here means estate rebuilds, which surface occasionally. Confirm any lot or rebuild opportunity directly with Kelby.
Sources · verified October 2026
Investment & rental considerations
Deep water is the currency
Dockable estates with deep water are among the most liquid assets in East Boca, and the enclave's privacy keeps seasonal demand strong. Rental rules, minimum terms, and association approvals were not verified in this research; confirm them with the association before underwriting any rental.
Sources · verified October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about The Sanctuary.
Does The Sanctuary have a golf course?
No. The Sanctuary is a purely residential, non-country-club enclave with a marina, Har-Tru tennis, a private clubhouse, and a bird preserve, but no golf and no club membership requirement.
Is The Sanctuary gated and secure?
Yes. It has a single 24/7 guard-gated entry with roving land-and-marine patrols, and it is routinely listed among the most secure private communities in the United States.
What is the entry price at The Sanctuary?
Active-listing and closed data from 2025 to October 2026 put entry-level asking prices around $3.7 million to $4.7 million, with direct Intracoastal point lots far higher. Confirm the current market with Kelby.
Which schools serve The Sanctuary?
The 33431 East Boca zone commonly assigns J.C. Mitchell Elementary, Boca Raton Community Middle, and Boca Raton Community High School. Assignments are per address; verify current boundaries 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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The Sanctuary official site
Community character, patrols, and amenities
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JustLuxe gated communities breakdown
Security ranking and lifestyle context, January 2026
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Marcel Kman Sanctuary guide
Location, entry pricing, and docks
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Koolik Sanctuary guide 2026
Marina, flood context, and market detail
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Redfin 4700 Sanctuary Ln listing
Example pricing and assigned schools
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PBP Real Estate Sanctuary
Zoned schools and sale data
Each source above verified October 2026
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