The Oaks at Boca Raton
Around 500 estate homes in west Boca Raton, begun in 2002, with two manned gates, a 25,000 square foot clubhouse and a twelve-court tennis facility.
The Oaks at a glance
- DeveloperKenco Communities with Albanese-Popkin
- CityBoca Raton, Florida
- BuiltFrom 2002, early to mid 2000s
- HomesApproximately 500
- AmenitiesTwo manned gates, 25,000 sq ft clubhouse
- Home sizesAbout 3,000 to 7,000+ a/c sq ft
- AvailabilityResale only
- Age restrictionNone, all ages
Homes for sale in The Oaks
Every active listing in The Oaks at Boca Raton in the MLS, updated continuously. Homes here are twenty years old and older, so condition and renovation level drive price far more than square footage does. Two identical plans can be a million dollars apart.
Listings are provided through the Flexmls IDX feed and reflect current MLS data. For homes that trade before they are marketed in The Oaks, call me at (561) 542-7355.
About The Oaks at Boca Raton
The Oaks is a guard-gated community of approximately 500 estate homes off Lyons Road in west Boca Raton. Construction began in 2002 under Kenco Communities with the Albanese-Popkin Development Group. Unlike most of the other large gates nearby, this one was not built by GL Homes.
Homes are substantial, generally running from around 3,000 to more than 7,000 air-conditioned square feet on larger lots than the newer communities offer. That lot size is the main structural advantage The Oaks holds over Lotus or Boca Bridges, and it is the reason buyers who want genuine separation from their neighbours keep coming back to it.
The clubhouse runs to about 25,000 square feet with a resort pool and splash park, a full-service restaurant, exercise rooms and a spa. The tennis facility is the community signature, with twelve courts running clinics and social matches year-round. Entry is through two 24-hour manned gates.
Amenities at The Oaks
- Two 24-hour manned gates
- 25,000 sq ft clubhouse
- Twelve-court tennis facility
- Full-service restaurant
- Resort-style pool and splash park
- Fitness rooms and spa
- Basketball court
- Playground and kids areas
- Larger lots than newer west Boca gates
What it costs to own at The Oaks
HOA dues at The Oaks cover two manned gates, the clubhouse, the tennis operation and common area landscaping. Running twelve tennis courts and a full restaurant is not cheap, and the community is old enough now that reserve funding is the number that actually matters. Ask me for the current figure and the current reserve position together.
The three documents that decide the deal
The current association budget, the most recent reserve study, and twelve months of board minutes. The monthly fee on a listing sheet tells you almost nothing on its own. The reserve study tells you whether an assessment is coming. I pull and read all three for every client, before we make an offer.
This matters more here than in the newer communities. At twenty-plus years old, roofs, clubhouse plant, court resurfacing and road work are all live items rather than distant ones. A well-funded association absorbs those. An underfunded one bills you for them.
How The Oaks compares
The Oaks trades lot size and maturity against the newness of Lotus and Boca Bridges. The homes are older and most will want updating, but the parcels are larger, the trees are grown in, and the tennis programme is the strongest in west Boca. If you want a turnkey contemporary home you will probably prefer Lotus. If you want land, privacy and mature landscaping, The Oaks is difficult to beat at the price.
The Oaks questions I get asked most
How many homes are in The Oaks?
Approximately 500 estate homes. Published counts vary between sources, with some quoting figures closer to 470, so treat any exact number as approximate until you see the association documents.
Who built The Oaks at Boca Raton?
Construction began in 2002 under Kenco Communities with the Albanese-Popkin Development Group. The Oaks was not built by GL Homes, which is a common assumption because so many of the neighbouring west Boca communities were.
Is The Oaks age restricted?
No. The Oaks is an all-ages community with no 55+ requirement.
Is The Oaks guard gated?
Yes. There are two manned gates staffed 24 hours.
How is the tennis at The Oaks?
It is the community signature. Twelve courts with daily clinics and social matches running year-round, which is the strongest tennis provision of any comparable community in west Boca Raton.
Which schools serve The Oaks?
The Oaks sits within the west Boca Raton attendance area. Boundaries are redrawn periodically, so confirm the current assignment with the School District of Palm Beach County before you rely on it.
What clients say
Reviews left on Zillow by buyers and sellers I have worked with across Palm Beach County.
Verified reviews published on Zillow. Talk to Harvey or call (561) 542-7355.
Ask me about The Oaks
Send me what you are looking for and I will come back with current availability in The Oaks, recent sold comparables, the association numbers and reserve position, and an honest read on which homes have been properly updated and which only look it.
Or call me directly. (561) 542-7355
Last reviewed July 2026. Community details are compiled from public community records and developer material and are provided for orientation only. Published home counts for this community vary between sources. Verify all figures, including association assessments, reserves, any pending special assessment and school attendance boundaries, against current association and school district documents before relying on them. Harvey Dubov PA is a licensed Florida real estate agent with Signature International Premier Properties and is not affiliated with, and is not an authorized representative or agent of, the developers of The Oaks at Boca Raton or any of their affiliates. Equal Housing Opportunity.
