You’ll find a Boca Raton address has cachet, whether you choose a condo, villa, townhouse, or single-family home in a neighborhood or private community.
Your Lang Realty agent will tell you when you’re relocating to Boca Raton FL, it’s “the place to be.” It’s one of the few coastal locales with new construction in city limits.
“Developers are eager to build in the city as more people and corporations flock to the region,” South Florida Business Journal said in a July 7 story.
Boca Raton is not only on the ocean, it also has waterfront views on the Intracoastal Waterway and a network of canals. The city prides itself on manicured landscaping and providing amenities that are resident-centered. Boca welcomes visitors, and there’s plenty to see and do. But the city isn’t a tourism center without spring breakers.
The five miles of beaches are free for walk-ons, but the city’s four gated beach parks with parking and restrooms require an annual permit or daily fee. Boca beaches by law have no hotels, bars, or restaurants. However, vendors offer seating and shade for a fee.
Here’s what also sets Boca apart if you’ve decided you’re moving to Boca Raton FL
Boca Raton cost of living: Boca considers its tax rate the lowest among south county cities. Palm Beach County’s budget year ends Sept. 30, so municipalities like Boca are determining their new budget, taxes, and fees this time of year to go into effect in October.
Property values: Your Lang Realty agent will help you compare property values in Boca Raton and properties in the county with a Boca Raton address, vs. towns and cities to the north or south.
Boca has 49 parks and public recreational facilities that include playgrounds, splash pads, basketball, tennis, pickleball, swimming, golf and more.
Commuting: Boca has immediate access to I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike, and a public rail system, Tri-Rail, with commuter trains north to West Palm Beach and south to Miami, considered the major job centers.
Brightline, a private high-speed rail line now has a Boca Raton station with trains to Orlando for Disney and other theme parks and south to Fort Lauderdale, Aventura, and Miami.
You get a break on permits, fees, classes, and other amenities if you’re a city resident or live in the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District in Palm Beach County. https://www.mybocaparks.org/who-we-serve The district oversees two parks, and other recreation facilities and works with the city on projects and appropriates its ad valorem taxes for beach improvements. Boca Raton Parks
