Boca Lago: 7 things
about 8 subdivisions in one gate.

1. Eight HOAs Means Eight Fee Schedules

Your monthly cost depends entirely on which subdivision you buy in. Two homes at the same purchase price in different subdivisions can have HOA differences of $100–$200/month.

2. Golf Access Terms Vary by Subdivision

Some subdivisions include golf in the HOA. Others require a separate golf fee. Others have no golf access at all. Confirm the golf arrangement for your specific subdivision before assuming it is included.

3. SB 4-D Affects Some Subdivisions But Not Others

High-rise condo subdivisions face milestone inspections. Low-rise villa subdivisions may not. Ask about building height and age for any unit you consider.

4. The Price Range Is Enormous

$100K to $600K within one gate. A buyer at $100K in a condo and a buyer at $600K in a golf-view villa are in fundamentally different products sharing the same entrance.

5. Built 1978-1990 Makes It Mid-Vintage

Not as old as Century Village or Sterling Village, not as new as the Valencias. The 1978-1990 window puts most buildings at 36–48 years old — right in the SB 4-D zone.

6. Lyons Road Location Near Century Village Boca

Both communities sit on Lyons Road in western Boca. The neighborhoods are similar. The daily shopping, dining, and driving experience is nearly identical. The difference is the community itself, not the location.

7. Golf Course Maintenance Is a Shared Cost

The 18-hole course requires ongoing capital investment. All residents contribute to course maintenance through their fees, regardless of whether they golf. Non-golfers effectively subsidize the course. If you never plan to golf, this is money spent on an amenity you do not use.