Mission Bay Boca Raton — Full HOA Breakdown + Village Comparison
Most buyers looking at Mission Bay in West Boca Raton make the same mistake — they look at the HOA and think they understand the deal. They don't. Mission Bay is one of the few communities in Palm Beach County where the amenity-to-cost ratio still works — but only if you understand how it's structured. 500-acre master-planned community with 1,239 homes in 12 villages per source-team verification (Lucy + Brian both confirm; engine notes 4+ public sources show 10 villages — recommends team verifies current count with MBCA). Built 1986-1995. Located off Glades Road and US-441 in West Boca 33428. Two-layer HOA structure: master HOA ~$200-$260/month + sub-HOA variable by village. Chris Evert Tennis Academy on-property + Boca Prep International School K-12 on-property. Average sale ~$774K per source. Country club-level infrastructure without country club pricing.
Mission Bay is a 500-acre master-planned community in West Boca Raton 33428, located off Glades Road and State Road 7 (US-441) per Boca Raton Real Estate + Donna Walker. 1,239 homes total per Echo Fine + Susan J Penn + Donna Walker + Boca Raton Real Estate + bocaraton.com. Built 1986-1995 per Susan J Penn (mid-1980s to mid-1990s era). 12 villages per source-team verification (engine notes 10 villages verified in public sources: Cordova, Harbour Springs, La Costa, Las Flores, Laguna, Reflections, Regatta, Sonata, The Isle, Ventura — recommends team confirms 2 additional villages with MBCA). Mix of gated AND non-gated villages within same master community — distinctive structure. Gated: The Isle (most prestigious), Ventura, Sonata, Reflections, Las Flores, Laguna, Regatta. Non-gated: La Costa, Cordova, Harbour Springs (lowest entry price points). Two-layer HOA structure: master HOA ~$200-$260/month + sub-HOA variable by village. Master HOA covers amenities + common areas + security + internet + cable + 24-hour security patrol per bocaraton.com. Chris Evert Tennis Academy on-property at 10334 Diego Dr S per Wikipedia, established 1996 by Chris Evert and brother John Evert. Boca Prep International School K-12 + West Glades Montessori + La Petite Academy on-property. Adjacent Boca Greens Country Club north. Amenities: 12 clay tennis courts (per source-team; engine notes public source Susan J Penn reports 8 clay + 1 hard = 9; recommends team verifies), resort-style saltwater pool + lap pool, 5,000 sq ft fitness center with classes (Yoga + Zumba + Body Sculpting) + 24-hour access, sauna + 2 steam rooms, basketball + volleyball + racquetball + pickleball, game room, gazebo bar with community happy hour, renovated clubhouse. Pricing per source: townhomes ~$300K-$500K, single-family ~$600K-$1M+, The Isle premium $1M-$1.2M+, average sale ~$774K. Country club lifestyle without country club equity fees per wlghomes. Pet friendly. A-rated PBC public schools nearby.
Brian Wilder here. In business since 1996, with over 1,500 Palm Beach County transactions across the full West Boca Raton master-planned community landscape. Most buyers looking at Mission Bay make the same mistake — they look at the HOA and think they understand the deal. They don't. Mission Bay is one of the few communities in Palm Beach County where the amenity-to-cost ratio still works — but only if you understand how it's structured. 500-acre master-planned community with 1,239 homes in 12 villages. Two-layer HOA: master HOA $200-$260/month + sub-HOA variable by village. Chris Evert Tennis Academy on-property. Boca Prep International School K-12 on-property. Average sale ~$774K per source. Country club-level infrastructure without country club pricing. This guide presents the two-layer HOA framework + 12-village comparison + 1986-1995 construction era due diligence + critical structural advantages no other West Boca community offers.
Per source: "The master HOA runs around $200 to $260 per month. Most buyers stop there. That's not the real number." Mission Bay has two-layer HOA structure: master HOA $200-$260/month + sub-HOA variable by village. You have to combine both to understand your true monthly cost. Gated villages (Regatta, Reflections, The Isle, Ventura, others) have both layers. Non-gated villages (La Costa, Cordova, Harbour Springs) have master HOA only — lowest entry price points in community. This is where deals get mis-evaluated per source. Recommend verifying current master + sub-HOA with HOA management before offer.
What Mission Bay Is
Mission Bay is a 500-acre master-planned community in West Boca Raton 33428, located off Glades Road and State Road 7 (US-441) per Boca Raton Real Estate + Donna Walker. 1,239 homes total verified per Echo Fine + Susan J Penn + Donna Walker + Boca Raton Real Estate + bocaraton.com. Built 1986-1995 per Susan J Penn (mid-1980s to mid-1990s era). 12 distinct villages per source-team verification (engine notes 4+ public sources document 10 villages: Cordova, Harbour Springs, La Costa, Las Flores, Laguna, Reflections, Regatta, Sonata, The Isle, Ventura — recommends team confirms 2 additional villages with MBCA). Mix of townhomes + single-family homes + villas per Echo Fine. Mix of gated and non-gated villages per ActiveRain — CRITICAL for buyer due diligence. Country club-level infrastructure without country club pricing per source. Mission Bay Community Association (MBCA) is the umbrella association responsible for community-wide functions per Boca Raton Real Estate.
The Two-Layer HOA Structure — Where Deals Get Mis-Evaluated
Per source: "The master HOA runs around $200 to $260 per month. Most buyers stop there. That's not the real number."
Mission Bay HOA structure distinct from single-tier gated communities:
- Layer 1: MBCA Master HOA — $200-$260/month per source. Covers: community-wide amenities (clubhouse + pool + tennis + fitness), common areas, security patrol 24-hour, internet access + cable subscription per bocaraton.com, roadways, administrative functions.
- Layer 2: Sub-HOA per Gated Village — variable by village. Villages like Regatta, Reflections, The Isle, Ventura, Sonata, Las Flores, Laguna have their own sub-HOA in addition to master. Covers: village-specific landscaping, sub-village amenities (e.g., Las Flores has own pool + clubhouse), exterior maintenance (some villages), additional security.
- Layer 3: Non-Gated Villages — La Costa, Cordova, Harbour Springs per bocaraton.com are non-gated — ONLY master MBCA HOA applies. Lowest total monthly cost. Lowest entry price points in Mission Bay per source.
Distinctive value-add: MBCA master HOA includes internet + cable + 24-hour security patrol per bocaraton.com — services included that in other communities are extras. Country club-level infrastructure without country club pricing per source — significant savings vs $50K-$250K country club initiations + monthly fees of Royal Palm Yacht & CC, St. Andrews CC, Polo Club, Boca West adjacent.
The 12 Villages — Gated vs Non-Gated Breakdown
Mission Bay is not one uniform community. It's twelve separate villages per source-team verification (engine notes 4+ public sources document 10 villages with verified names; engine adopts source-team count, recommends team confirms 2 additional villages with MBCA). Each village has distinctive product type, pricing tier, and gating status:
Most prestigious village. Gated, surrounded by lakes and lush landscaping per Donna Walker (lagoon-surrounded per source). Pricing $1M-$1.2M+ per source. Top tier within Mission Bay. Premium location, premium product.
Gated single-family. Surrounded by lake on two sides + natural preserve bordering Boca Greens Country Club north per Ventura Mission Bay source. Single-family residences, 1-2 story, various plans, 2-car garages. Saltwater community pool + renovated clubhouse access.
Gated single-family homes per Donna Walker + ActiveRain. Premier gated single-family village within Mission Bay.
Gated. Townhomes + villas mix. Many with lake views per Donna Walker. Landscaping and outside maintenance included in HOA. Sub-HOA layer applies.
Per source-team verification. 1-2 story homes including popular 2-story courtyard home + custom homes per Donna Walker. Mid-tier village within Mission Bay.
Per source-team verification. 1-2 story homes near Mission Bay clubhouse and pool per Donna Walker. Proximity to amenities major value driver.
Per source-team verification. Townhomes adjacent Chris Evert Tennis Academy and Boca Prep School per Donna Walker. 1,576-1,900+ sq ft. 1-2 car garages. Las Flores has own pool + small clubhouse in addition to master amenities.
Non-gated per bocaraton.com + ActiveRain. One-tier village with 1-2 story homes, 3-5 BR per Donna Walker. ONLY master MBCA HOA applies. Lowest entry price points in Mission Bay per source.
Non-gated per bocaraton.com. Cordova Estates = single-family estate homes on full-size lushly landscaped lots per Donna Walker. ONLY master MBCA HOA. Lowest entry price points per source.
Non-gated per bocaraton.com. One-tier community with 1-2 story homes per Donna Walker. ONLY master MBCA HOA. Lowest entry price points per source.
What You're Actually Getting — Country Club-Level Infrastructure
Once you understand the structure, the value becomes clear per source. Mission Bay amenities verified per multiple sources:
- 12 clay tennis courts per source-team verification (Lucy + Brian both confirm; engine notes Susan J Penn public source reports 8 clay + 1 hard = 9; possible explanation = combined MBCA community courts + Chris Evert Tennis Academy on-property courts = 12; recommend team verifies)
- Chris Evert Tennis Academy on-property per Wikipedia + Echo Fine — world-famous tennis training center
- Resort-style saltwater pool per source-team verification (Brian source specifies saltwater; Lucy says resort pool; engine adopts saltwater detail)
- Lap pool per source
- Kiddie pool per Echo Fine + Susan J Penn
- 5,000 sq ft fitness center with classes per ActiveRain + wlghomes (Yoga + Zumba + Body Sculsing per Susan J Penn)
- 24-hour fitness access per source (Brian source new detail)
- Sauna + 2 steam rooms per Susan J Penn
- Basketball court per source
- Volleyball + soccer area per Susan J Penn
- Racquetball courts per Echo Fine + source
- Pickleball per Susan J Penn + source
- Game room per Echo Fine + Boca Raton Real Estate
- Tennis pro shop per ActiveRain
- Gazebo bar with community happy hour per Susan J Penn
- Renovated clubhouse per Ventura Mission Bay + Echo Fine
- Children's play area per ActiveRain
- Lakefront community center per Echo Fine + wlghomes
- Locker rooms per Echo Fine
On-Property Educational + Tennis Infrastructure
Mission Bay has distinctive on-property educational + tennis infrastructure rare in West Boca:
Address: 10334 Diego Dr S, Boca Raton, FL 33428 per Wikipedia. Established 1996 by Chris Evert and brother John Evert. World-famous tennis training center developing collegiate and professional tennis players. Part-time + full-time training options. Distinctive amenity association not replicable elsewhere.
K-12 private school across street from Chris Evert Tennis Academy per Wikipedia + Echo Fine. Full educational pathway on-property. Major family community value driver.
On-property per bocaraton.com. Early childhood education pathway.
On-property per bocaraton.com. Childcare facility.
Several A-rated PBC schools nearby per Echo Fine + Sonata source. Verify per address for public school zone.
Mission Bay offers private school (Boca Prep K-12), private tennis training (Evert Academy), early childhood (Montessori + La Petite), plus public school zoning options. Comprehensive on-property educational infrastructure rare in West Boca.
Price Breakdown — Q1-Q2 2026 Per Source
Mission Bay pricing varies substantially by village + product type + condition:
~$300K-$500K per source. Las Flores + Reflections townhome stock primary. Entry-tier within Mission Bay community. Most accessible budget point in West Boca established gated.
~$600K-$1M+ per source. Includes La Costa, Cordova Estates, Sonata, Laguna, Regatta, Ventura, Harbour Springs. Wide variance by village + lot + condition + gating status.
$1M-$1.2M+ per source. Most premium village tier — gated, lagoon-surrounded. Top-tier Mission Bay positioning.
~$774K per source. Engine recommends team verifies current Q1-Q2 2026 MLS data via direct MLS access. West Boca appreciation 2024-2026 likely impacts current pricing.
Village tier + product type (townhome vs SF) + 1986-1995 construction condition (original vs renovated) + gated vs non-gated + lot size + lake/preserve view position. Multi-factor analysis essential.
Mission Bay avg ~$774K. Boca Falls avg ~$1.08M (1990s, 722 homes, Engine pair #75 pending). Lotus Palm avg $1.94M Q1-Q2 2026 (2021+ GL Homes new construction, Engine pair #74). Mission Bay represents most accessible entry tier in West Boca established gated/master-planned tier.
Construction Era 1986-1995 Due Diligence
Mission Bay built 1986-1995 (mid-1980s to mid-1990s) — ~30-40 years old. Substantial condition variance between village and property:
- Roof: Original 1986-1995 roofs likely past replacement window. Tile $30K-$50K+ typical.
- Impact windows: Original windows likely not impact-rated. Full impact package $30K-$60K+. Critical Florida 2026 insurance.
- Kitchen and bathrooms: Original 1986-1995 finishes vs fully renovated 2024-2025 = $100K-$300K spread.
- HVAC: 15-year typical cycle. 1986-1995 builds likely on 2nd or 3rd HVAC system. Replacement $5K-$10K per unit.
- Potential re-pipe: 1980s-1990s plumbing may need assessment. $5K-$20K typical.
- Specialty inspector: $500-$1,500 identifies $10K-$200K in pending costs.
Mission Bay vs New Construction — What Buyers Compare
Per source: "If you're comparing Mission Bay to communities like Westlake or Arden, you're making a different trade."
500-acre established master-planned. 1,239 homes in 12 villages. Chris Evert Tennis Academy on-property. Boca Prep K-12 on-property. Master HOA $200-$260 + sub-HOA. Avg ~$774K per source. Mature landscaping. Established 30-40 year community.
New construction. Master-planned in development. Newest amenity infrastructure. Brand new homes. CDD layer adds to monthly cost. Higher total monthly payment than Mission Bay typical.
New construction. K. Hovnanian + others. Master-planned in Loxahatchee. Newer era. CDD layer typical. Higher monthly cost than established Mission Bay.
GL Homes new construction 2021+. 525 homes. 26,500 sq ft clubhouse on 5 acres. HOA $679-$1,000/month (developer-to-homeowner transition). Avg sold $1.94M Q1-Q2 2026. ~$1.16M+ more than Mission Bay avg.
Established amenities and mature landscaping. Lower base HOA than new construction. Multi-product flexibility (townhome to single-family). Chris Evert Tennis Academy exclusive amenity. Boca Prep on-property. 30-40 year community character.
New construction. Newest amenity infrastructure. Latest finishes. Builder warranty leverage. Condition uncertainty (1986-1995 builds require careful due diligence).
Location — West Boca Raton 33428
- Glades Road + State Road 7 (US-441) — Mission Bay off this intersection per Boca Raton Real Estate + Donna Walker
- ZIP 33428 — West Boca Raton
- Chris Evert Tennis Academy address: 10334 Diego Dr S, Boca Raton, FL 33428 per Wikipedia
- Boca Greens Country Club — adjacent north per Ventura source
- Commercial corner SW Glades + 441: PetSmart, HHGregg, Dick's Sporting Goods, IHop, Babione per bocaraton.com
- Southwest County Community Park — nearby with tennis, basketball, soccer, playgrounds per Echo Fine + bocaraton.com
- Downtown Boca Raton — ~20-25 minutes
- Mizner Park — ~25 minutes
- Town Center Mall — minutes
- Boca Raton beaches — ~25 minutes
- A-rated PBC public schools — verify per address
- I-95 — easy access via Glades Road
- Florida Turnpike — ~5 minutes
- PBI Airport — ~25-30 minutes
- FLL Airport — ~30-35 minutes
Who Mission Bay Works For
- Buyers wanting strong amenity package at established community pricing
- Active community lifestyle — tennis, fitness, social
- Multiple price entry points — townhomes $300K to The Isle $1M-$1.2M+
- Families with children wanting on-property Boca Prep International K-12 + Chris Evert Tennis Academy
- Tennis enthusiasts — Chris Evert Tennis Academy world-famous on-property
- Buyers wanting established master-planned community with 30-40 year character
- Buyers wanting product flexibility — townhomes to single-family estates
- Buyers wanting gated village choice OR non-gated choice within same master community
- Buyers comfortable with two-layer HOA structure + understanding total cost-of-ownership
- Buyers wanting amenities without country club equity fees
- Buyers wanting on-property educational pathway (Montessori + Boca Prep K-12)
- Buyers wanting West Boca location with Florida Turnpike + commercial access
- Buyers wanting renovated property opportunity — 1986-1995 upgrade potential
- Multi-generational families with product diversity per village
- Snowbirds + seasonal residents — established community with resort amenities
- Pet-friendly community seekers
Less ideal fit for:
- Buyers wanting brand new construction (evaluate Lotus Palm 2021+ Engine pair #74, Lotus Edge, Westlake, Arden)
- Buyers wanting walkable urban lifestyle (evaluate Pineapple Grove Delray)
- Buyers wanting waterfront direct ocean access (evaluate Royal Palm Yacht & CC, Tropic Isle)
- Buyers wanting equestrian community (evaluate Paddock Park Wellington)
- Buyers wanting 55+ age-restricted (evaluate Valencia Cove Boynton, Buena Vida Wellington, Cresswind Westlake)
- Buyers wanting no HOA structure (Mission Bay has two-layer HOA)
- Buyers wanting boutique scale (evaluate Town Place Club Villas ~120 homes Engine pair #73)
- Buyers wanting golf course community (Mission Bay no-golf; adjacent Boca Greens CC separate)
- Buyers sensitive to 30-40 year construction maintenance demands
- Buyers wanting uniform single-tier community (Mission Bay has 12-village character)
- Buyers wanting newest amenity infrastructure (evaluate Lotus Palm 26,500 ft² clubhouse or Lotus Edge 39,000 ft²)
- Buyers wanting Wellington equestrian/luxury core access
Considering Mission Bay?
With 28+ years of Palm Beach County experience and 1,500+ transactions across the full West Boca Raton master-planned community landscape, I help buyers navigate Mission Bay's specific structural challenges that determine real value. For Mission Bay specifically, my pre-offer evaluation includes: two-layer HOA structure analysis (master MBCA $200-$260/month + sub-HOA per gated village calculation), 12-village comparison (engine notes 4+ public sources document 10 villages plus team verification confirms 12 — verify with MBCA), village-tier identification (premium The Isle $1M-$1.2M+ lagoon-surrounded vs mid-tier Sonata/Laguna/Las Flores vs accessible La Costa/Cordova/Harbour Springs non-gated), product type analysis (townhomes $300K-$500K vs single-family $600K-$1M+ per source), gated vs non-gated village selection (sub-HOA layer applies only to gated), 1986-1995 construction era due diligence framework (roof + impact windows + kitchen/bathrooms + HVAC + potential re-pipe), HOA documents review (master MBCA + sub-HOA where applicable + reserves + 3-year financial statements + special assessments), Florida 2026 insurance quotes with multiple carriers (impact windows critical for 1986-1995 builds), specialty inspector coordination ($500-$1,500 identifies $10K-$200K), permit history review (renovations + additions documentation), school zoning verification per address (on-property Boca Prep International K-12 + Chris Evert Tennis Academy + Montessori + nearby A-rated PBC public schools), Chris Evert Tennis Academy enrollment coordination for tennis-focused families, comparison with West Boca alternatives (Boca Falls 1990s pair #75 + Lotus Palm 2021+ pair #74 + Lotus Edge newest + Saturnia Isles West Delray pair #72 + Town Place Club Villas Central Boca pair #73 + Royal Palm Yacht & CC East Boca pair #69), pre-closing walkthrough. Register as a buyer with representation before visiting Mission Bay. The price is the same with or without representation — the guidance and protection are not. Straight read on which combination of village + product + condition fits your specific West Boca master-planned lifestyle and financial situation. Bilingual coordination available with Lucy Lopez for Spanish-speaking households.
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Information reflects market knowledge available at the time of publication (May 24, 2026). Verified facts from public sources: Mission Bay is located in West Boca Raton 33428, off Glades Road and State Road 7 (US-441) per Boca Raton Real Estate + Donna Walker. 500-acre master-planned community per Donna Walker. 1,239 homes total per Echo Fine + Susan J Penn + Donna Walker + Boca Raton Real Estate + bocaraton.com. Built 1986-1995 per Susan J Penn (mid-1980s to mid-1990s era). 12 villages per source-team verification (Lucy Lopez + Brian Wilder both confirm); 4+ public sources document 10 villages with verified names: Cordova, Harbour Springs, La Costa, Las Flores, Laguna, Reflections, Regatta, Sonata, The Isle, Ventura per Boca Raton Real Estate + Donna Walker + Susan J Penn + Echo Fine — engine adopts source-team count of 12, recommends team confirms with MBCA management which 2 additional villages exist beyond the 10 publicly documented. Mix of townhomes, single-family homes, and villas per Echo Fine. Mix of gated and non-gated villages per ActiveRain (non-gated: La Costa, Cordova, Harbour Springs per bocaraton.com). Mission Bay Community Association (MBCA) is the umbrella association responsible for community-wide functions per Boca Raton Real Estate. Two-layer HOA structure: master MBCA HOA $200-$260/month per source + sub-HOA variable per gated village. Master HOA covers amenities, common areas, security per Echo Fine; internet access + cable subscription + 24-hour security patrol per bocaraton.com. Chris Evert Tennis Academy address 10334 Diego Dr S, Boca Raton, FL 33428 per Wikipedia, established 1996 by Chris Evert and brother John Evert per Wikipedia. Boca Prep International School K-12 on-property per Echo Fine + Susan J Penn. West Glades Montessori + La Petite Academy on-property per bocaraton.com. Adjacent Boca Greens Country Club north per Ventura Mission Bay source. Commercial property SW Glades + 441: PetSmart, HHGregg, Dick's Sporting Goods, IHop, Babione per bocaraton.com. Amenities per source-team: 12 clay tennis courts (Lucy + Brian both confirm; engine notes Susan J Penn public source reports 8 clay + 1 hard = 9, possibly explained by combined MBCA community center courts + Chris Evert Tennis Academy on-property courts = 12, recommend team verifies); resort-style saltwater pool per Brian source + lap pool; kiddie pool per Echo Fine + Susan J Penn; community center per Echo Fine + Boca Raton Real Estate; 5,000 sq ft fitness center per ActiveRain + wlghomes with 24-hour access per Brian source, weight room + cardio per Susan J Penn, aerobics room with Yoga + Zumba + Body Sculpting per Susan J Penn; sauna + 2 steam rooms per Susan J Penn; locker rooms per Echo Fine; Chris Evert Tennis Academy on-property; pickleball; basketball court per Susan J Penn + Echo Fine; volleyball court/soccer area per Susan J Penn; racquetball courts per Echo Fine; game room per Echo Fine + Boca Raton Real Estate; tennis pro shop per ActiveRain; gazebo bar with community happy hour per Susan J Penn; renovated clubhouse per Ventura Mission Bay; children's play area per ActiveRain. Country club-level infrastructure without country club pricing per source; country club lifestyle without equity fees per wlghomes. Pet friendly per ActiveRain. A-rated PBC public schools nearby per Echo Fine + Sonata. Pricing per source: townhomes ~$300K-$500K, single-family ~$600K-$1M+, The Isle premium $1M-$1.2M+, average sale ~$774K — engine recommends team verifies current Q1-Q2 2026 MLS data via direct MLS access. HOA per source: master $200-$260/month — engine recommends team verifies current with MBCA management. Specific details — current available inventory exact, exact pricing per home Q1-Q2 2026, village identification per property, sub-HOA amounts per gated village, gated vs non-gated status per village verification, condition assessment 1986-1995 builds (roof + impact windows + kitchen + bathrooms + HVAC + potential re-pipe), HOA documents review (master MBCA + sub-HOA where applicable + reserves + 3-year financial statements + special assessments), Florida 2026 insurance quotes with multiple carriers especially for 30-40 year old builds, exact school assignment by address (public school verification) — should be verified directly with the specific property considered (with buyer representation registered before first visit), insurance agent with specific carrier quotes, Palm Beach County for property records, Palm Beach County School District for public school assignment, Mission Bay Community Association (MBCA) and village-specific sub-HOA management for HOA documents and rules verification, Chris Evert Tennis Academy + Boca Prep International School + West Glades Montessori for educational enrollment, and attorney specialized in Florida residential transactions. This information is general education and does not constitute tax, legal, financial, or investment advice specific to your situation. Equal Housing Opportunity.
