All-Ages & Luxury Communities
Lotus Palm Boca Raton Community Guide
Lotus Palm is a contemporary detached-home community of 525 residences in western Boca Raton, according to its association manager. Its Glades Road area location, pools, dining and racquet facilities should be evaluated separately from the original Lotus.
Reviewed 2026 · 525 homes, per association information
Community at a Glance
Lotus Palm: the home and the community together.
- Homes
- 525 single-family homes, per association information.
- Home setting
- A separate contemporary-home community near the Glades Road corridor, with dining, pools, fitness and court sports.
- Amenities
- Bistro and bar, pools, fitness, indoor sports, yoga garden, six clay tennis courts and five pickleball courts.
- Lifestyle
- Clubhouse dining, swimming, fitness classes and racquet recreation close to the homes.
- Eligibility
- Current age and occupancy documents require confirmation. No eligibility guarantee.
- Ownership costs
- Current certified fees, club terms and complete restrictions require confirmation.
Association information for Lotus Palm ↗. HOA, court, club, section and property-specific obligations can differ. Confirm current documents before committing.
Home styles & current IDX listings
Compare the finished home with the original specification.
Lotus Palm brings contemporary detached-home design to a different location from the original Lotus. Start by separating the home’s permanent layout from its finish choices. A kitchen or flooring package is easier to change than bedroom placement, stair circulation, garage dimensions or the relationship of the main room to the yard.
Check whether a room described as a den, office, loft or optional bedroom supports your intended use. Compare the original plan with the completed home and any recorded permits. For a relatively recent resale, ask what the builder delivered, what the owner added and which warranties transfer. A builder name alone does not establish the remaining coverage for a particular component.
Outdoor improvements can vary significantly. A finished pool, screen, patio or landscaping installation should be supported by permits and association approval where required. Walk the usable yard and covered seating area rather than judging the lot from a wide-angle photograph. Check neighboring sight lines, sunlight and drainage, especially if you plan further improvements after closing.
Use the same area measurement when comparing alternatives. Air-conditioned living area is different from the total that includes covered outdoor spaces or garages. Inspect window operation, air-conditioning performance, plumbing fixtures and signs of moisture even in a newer residence. Ask for maintenance records and a complete list of any unresolved builder or contractor items.
The homes-for-sale link opens Paul’s custom community search. Separate closed-sales searches use recorded legal-description terms. Some listings may use different abbreviations and be omitted. Check subdivision, address and current status on each result. No matching results means the filtered search is empty, not proof that the entire community has no inventory.
No named floor-plan directory for this community was found on 55places. A complete collection and model roster has not been verified. No model names or size ranges are invented; obtain the correct original plan and measurements for the home.
Amenities & lifestyle
Visit the facilities you would use repeatedly.
The association manager describes a clubhouse of more than 26,500 square feet on more than five acres. It lists a bistro and bar, indoor and outdoor dining, fitness, multi-sport space and game and card rooms. Ask about current operating hours, reservations and separate charges. A dining venue can be convenient without meals being included in the HOA payment.
The same official description identifies resort-style, lap and beach-entry pool settings, plus a yoga garden. Its racquet inventory is six lighted clay tennis courts and five lighted pickleball courts. Compare those facilities with your preferred activities, then confirm instruction, bookings, guest procedures and the current program schedule directly.
Lotus Palm’s facilities should stand on their own merits. Marketing for Lotus Edge or the original Lotus can describe a different court mix, clubhouse and opening timeline. On a tour, use the Lotus Palm entrance and ask which amenities belong to this association. Similar branding is not evidence that recreation privileges transfer between communities.
HOA, rules & membership
Obtain the current written commitments.
The manager’s public page states that purchase and lease applications and approval certificates are required, and exterior alterations require architectural approval. Its published architectural application gives examples such as pools, generators and landscaping. That form is dated June 28, 2023; its historical fee and deposit amounts are not presented here as current charges.
The linked active MLS example reports an HOA amount, but the association page does not provide a current certified assessment schedule. Obtain the budget, current estoppel, all transfer contributions, any master obligations and dining or recreation charges for the exact home. Current age and occupancy provisions, pet restrictions, leasing terms and mandatory versus optional club commitments remain unverified here and are not asserted as confirmed.
Current age and occupancy provisions, certified costs, all effective pet and leasing rules, and mandatory or optional club terms require written confirmation. They are not presented as confirmed facts here. Obtain the current declaration, every amendment, adopted rules, fee schedule and transaction-specific estoppel.
Ask how the association defines owner, occupant, tenant and guest access. If your plans include leasing, changes to the exterior or a particular animal, have the relevant written provisions reviewed before relying on an informal answer. A seller’s past approval does not necessarily authorize a future owner’s different use.
Location & nearby destinations
Test the actual route from the gate.
Lotus Palm is in the Glades Road area of western Boca Raton. Compare the route from the actual gate toward shopping, Florida’s Turnpike, central Boca and your regular destinations. It is a separate location from the original Lotus farther north. Test your own travel schedule rather than treating a general Boca Raton address as a promise of a short coastal trip.
Put grocery stops, medical appointments, recreation and airport trips on the same map as the home. Travel at the times you normally leave and return. Compare access with the lot’s own setting, including road sound, sun exposure and neighboring activity. These are practical differences that a city name and a mileage estimate cannot resolve.
Address-specific public school check
Confirm the exact property with the district.
For 20028 Pacific Dunes Drive, Boca Raton, the School District of Palm Beach County’s 2026–2027 attendance-boundary data returned:
- Elementary: Sunrise Park Elementary
- Middle: Eagles Landing Middle
- High: Olympic Heights Community High
This is one checked address, not a communitywide guarantee. Boundaries, eligibility, programs and transportation can change. Use the district’s registration and Find My School resources ↗ to confirm your exact property and intended enrollment year before relying on an assignment.
Closed sales & seller guidance
Price the specific Lotus Palm home.
For a Lotus Palm seller, distinguish completed improvements from options that were merely shown in a model. Provide pool, patio and landscaping approvals, equipment records and a clear account of what transfers with the house. Compare current Lotus Palm choices first, then address competing communities with precise differences in layout, location and obligations.
2026 comparison: 20318 Castle Stuart Avenue, MLS R11140887 ↗. The linked MLS-fed history reports a closing on September 22, 2026. Review the dated sale source ↗. This is a market example, not a claim that Paul represented the sale. Confirm concessions, condition and closing documents before using it to price another home.
Use the closed-sale search to build a dated shortlist, then compare living area, layout, lot, pool, garage, renovation quality and the condition of major components. Confirm concessions and closing terms before drawing a conclusion from a headline price. Closed records include older transactions and do not imply that Paul represented either party.
Before listing, gather association information, an improvement timeline, permits, warranties and service records. Clear answers let a buyer evaluate the home with fewer assumptions and give the seller a better basis for explaining value against current competition.
Buyer & seller questions
Lotus Palm FAQs
How many homes are in Lotus Palm?
525 single-family homes are identified by the association or its management company. Confirm the applicable plat and association documents for the property you are considering.
What amenities and lifestyle does Lotus Palm offer?
Bistro and bar, pools, fitness, indoor sports, yoga garden, six clay tennis courts and five pickleball courts. Clubhouse dining, swimming, fitness classes and racquet recreation close to the homes. Confirm operating schedules, reservations, guest access and separately billed programs before relying on a particular activity.
Are age and occupancy requirements verified?
The complete current declaration and all age or occupancy amendments have not been verified for this guide. No unrestricted-occupancy conclusion is made. Obtain the current written association provisions for your exact property before making a purchase decision. A listing field is not a substitute for the governing documents.
What are the current HOA fees?
A current association-certified assessment schedule and transaction-specific estoppel remain outstanding. Obtain recurring charges, contributions, application fees, assessments, reserves information and any separate recreation or dining obligations. No unverified communitywide fee is quoted here.
Is golf or club membership mandatory or optional?
Current written membership terms have not been verified. This guide does not assert that a separate club is mandatory or optional. Ask the association to identify all required agreements, dues, entry contributions and spending minimums, distinguishing them from optional lessons and services.
What are the pet and leasing rules?
The complete currently effective pet and leasing provisions remain unverified. No pet count, breed approval, lease duration or rental-frequency limit is asserted. Obtain the adopted rules and amendments, then get a written answer for your intended pets or leasing arrangement.
Does Lotus Palm share amenities with Lotus or Lotus Edge?
Do not assume shared access. These are separate communities. Confirm the facilities and privileges attached to the specific property and its association documents.
Which public schools were checked for Lotus Palm?
For 20028 Pacific Dunes Drive, the district’s 2026–2027 boundary data returned Sunrise Park Elementary, Eagles Landing Middle, Olympic Heights Community High. This single-address check does not establish assignments for every home. Confirm the exact address and enrollment year with the district.
How should a seller choose comparable sales?
For a Lotus Palm seller, distinguish completed improvements from options that were merely shown in a model. Provide pool, patio and landscaping approvals, equipment records and a clear account of what transfers with the house. Compare current Lotus Palm choices first, then address competing communities with precise differences in layout, location and obligations. Closed IDX records include older transactions; verify the closing date, concessions and property condition before treating a record as a recent comparable.
Continue your comparison
Keep each community’s rules separate.
Your next step
Buying or selling in Lotus Palm?
Talk with Paul about the home, its association, and the decisions that matter to your move. Buyers can plan a focused tour; homeowners can request a review of their home’s position against current competition and comparable closed sales.