West Lakes Of Boca Raton

It's a solid fit if you want quiet, water-oriented living at a reasonable price — five of the six current listings are on the water and five have pools. You're surrounded by well-known communities like Century Village and close to west Boca's shopping and golf. The trade-off is a smaller, slower-turnover market, which suits buyers who aren't in a rush.

By Boca Raton standards, no. The median list price is $160,500 and homes run about $154 per square foot, well below the city's waterfront and single-family averages. None of the current listings crack $250,000, making it one of the more affordable ways into the Boca Raton market.

Active listings range from $119,900 to $249,900, with a median around $160,500 for a typical 1,090-square-foot home. Over the last 12 months, the two homes that sold closed at a median of $120,000, so real deals happen at the lower end of the range.

It's a slow, buyer-friendly market. There are just six active listings, homes sit a median of 147 days before selling, and sellers are getting about 90% of their asking price. With only two sales in the past year, patience and a sharp offer go a long way here.

Property taxes here are modest, with a median of about $1,383 per year — low for Boca Raton. HOA figures aren't currently reported for the active listings, so confirm dues on any specific unit, since many of the surrounding communities like Whisper Walk carry monthly association fees.