Are you looking to relocate to Boca Raton, FL? Or are you searching for the best homes for sale in east Boca Raton? Every family has different preferences based on school zones, home insurance prices, and community, but some people prefer to live in east Boca Raton for several reasons. The beautiful atmosphere, close proximity to the beach and the Intracoastal Waterway, and convenience to Mizner Park and Royal Palm Place are all primary reasons to live east. If you like fine dining, walking on the beach, and enjoying the sea breeze from your back yard, consider living in one of these east neighborhoods in Boca Raton.

One of the best communities in east Boca is Boca Riviera, a beautiful community located off east Palmetto Park Road, just east of the Intracoastal Waterway. This neighborhood area is a non-gated community with no HOA comprised of a wide range of well kept homes. Prices for homes in this area start around $475,000 for a 2-3 bedroom home and go up to over $14 million for the luxury homes located directly on the Intracoastal waterway. These opulent homes are located just across the street, providing a beautiful view from the front yard. Homes in Boca Raton Riviera are within walking distance from the beach, Red Reef Park, and fine dining located on Palmetto Park Road.

Boca Villas, Section B, is located west of the Boca Riviera community on the other side of the waterway. The homes in this area are similar with regards to style, diversity, and price range. This is not a gated community, and there is no HOA. Residents here can walk to the fine dining and entertainment located on Palmetto Park Road and can bike or jog to the beach from this area. Boca Villas is an excellent, family friendly community in east Boca Raton and is zoned for Boca Raton Elementary.

The next neighborhood is located just south of this area in the Royal Palms Yacht and Country Club. This is a gated luxury community providing resort style amenities. There are two main entrances to this luxury community, with one being located across from The Boca Raton Resort. The other entrance is on Federal Highway. Residents in the Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club have access to a beautiful golf course and a full service marina within the community. This is a gated community with a wide range of home prices starting out around $600,000 for smaller 3 bedrooms. The luxury homes on waterfront here are priced up to $15 million. Residents here can jog or bike to the beach from the north entrance to the neighborhood and have convenient access to Mizner Park. Read more about the Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club here.

If you would like to live in one of these areas, there are a few short sale homes on the market right now. In the Boca Riviera community, there are a couple of homes in good to fair condition for under $485,000. One is a 2 bedroom home, and the other is a 3 bedroom house. Both have large front or back yards with out pools, and both are very close to the Boca Raton beaches.

There are also a few excellent short sale homes in the Boca Villas community if you are interested in that area. Foreclosure homes in east Boca Raton are available in all three communities.

Investing in one of the homes for sale in east Boca Raton could be a smart decision for rental purposes. The rental market in Boca Raton is excellent right now, and interest rates are at an all time low. Homes for rent in east Boca Raton often rent fast with little to no vacancies. Short sale homes in these areas are often smart choices for our investors looking to get back into the real estate market.

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Mike Benton is an experienced real estate professional specializing in distressed property in the Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale areas.