Aberdeen, Boynton Beach
Aberdeen East vs. Aberdeen Country Club: which is right for you?
Compare 55+ status, mandatory membership, housing choices, amenities, and total ownership structure before you choose a side of Aberdeen.
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| Feature | Aberdeen East | Aberdeen Country Club / West |
|---|---|---|
| 55+ status | All six East villages are 55+. | Depends on the village. Addison Green, Brittany Lakes, Oxford Place, and Turnberry Isle are identified as 55+ West villages. |
| Country club membership | Not mandatory for Eastern Area owners. | Mandatory for new residents in the applicable western country-club community. |
| Home types | Primarily condominiums and villa-style homes. | Condominiums, villas, and single-family homes. |
| Swimming and fitness | Clubhouse, resort-style pool, two satellite pools, spa, gym, tennis, pickleball, and activities. | Three resort-style pools with Jacuzzi, fitness and aquatics, tennis, pickleball, bocce, and club programming. |
| Golf and dining | No required private golf-club membership or private dining-club structure. | Jim Fazio 18-hole golf course and multiple private-club dining venues, depending on membership. |
| Costs to compare | Village association fees, insurance, reserves, assessments, and owner responsibilities. | Village HOA, POA, mandatory joining fee, annual club dues, food-and-beverage minimum, usage charges, and owner costs. |
Membership fees shown are as of August 2026. Confirm current Country Club fees, dues, and property-specific association documents before purchasing.
Aberdeen East vs. Country Club questions
Is Aberdeen East the same as Aberdeen Country Club?
No. Aberdeen East consists of six 55+ villages sharing East-side amenities. Aberdeen Country Club is associated with the Western Residential Area and has a mandatory membership structure for new residents.
Is all of Aberdeen East 55+?
Yes. The Coves, Harbours, Isles, Landings, Moorings, and Shores are all designated 55+ by the Aberdeen POA.
Is all of Aberdeen Country Club 55+?
No. Aberdeen West contains both age-restricted and non-age-restricted villages. The POA identifies Addison Green, Brittany Lakes, Oxford Place, and Turnberry Isle as 55+ West villages.
Does Aberdeen East require Country Club membership?
No. Aberdeen governing documents state that Eastern Area residential owners are not required to become Club members.
How much is Aberdeen Country Club membership?
As of August 2026, published joining fees are $100,000 for Golf, $93,000 for Tennis, and $90,500 for Social membership. Fees can change and should be verified directly with the Club.
Do I have to golf if I live in Aberdeen Country Club?
No. Aberdeen offers Golf, Tennis, and Social membership categories.
Which side is better for a non-golfer?
For someone who does not want mandatory private-club expenses, Aberdeen East may be the more natural starting point. A non-golfer who values private dining, fitness, tennis, pickleball, and club social life may still prefer a Social or Tennis membership in the Country Club.
Which side is better for golfers?
Someone who wants golf integrated into daily community life will generally find Aberdeen Country Club more aligned with that goal because of its private Jim Fazio-designed course and organized golf programming.
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