BallenIsles Country Club vs Mirasol Country Club
Palm Beach Gardens · Palm Beach County
BallenIsles Country Club and Mirasol Country Club are the two big guard-gated club communities of central Palm Beach Gardens. BallenIsles is the member-owned stalwart with multiple championship courses, a storied tennis heritage, and a wide mix of homes from condos to estates. Mirasol is the newer master-planned answer: two courses, a large sports and spa complex, and generally younger housing stock. Heritage and variety favor BallenIsles; newer product favors Mirasol.
The figures, side by side
| BallenIsles Country Club | Mirasol Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Listings for sale now | 8 MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 10, 2026 | 17 MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 10, 2026 |
| Median asking price, homes | $2M MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 10, 2026 | $1.5M MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 10, 2026 |
| Median asking price, all residential | $2M MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 10, 2026 | $1.5M MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 10, 2026 |
| Median asking price per square foot, all residential | $754 per sq ft MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 10, 2026 | $578 per sq ft MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 10, 2026 |
| MLS closed sales, all residential, last 90 days | 7 MLS listing feed, closed sales, last 90 days, as of October 27, 2026 | 9 MLS listing feed, closed sales, last 90 days, as of October 28, 2026 |
| Median MLS closed price, all residential, last 90 days | $1.1M MLS listing feed, closed sales, last 90 days, as of October 27, 2026 | $1.9M MLS listing feed, closed sales, last 90 days, as of October 28, 2026 |
| Recorded sales, all residential, 3 months | 7 County property appraiser sales on the Florida tax roll, 3 months to August 2026, as of August 2026; September 2026 left out, the county roll is still recording that month: 648 sales against a usual 2,926 | 11 County property appraiser sales on the Florida tax roll, 3 months to August 2026, as of August 2026; September 2026 left out, the county roll is still recording that month: 648 sales against a usual 2,926 |
| Median recorded sale price, all residential, 3 months | $1.7M County property appraiser sales on the Florida tax roll, 3 months to August 2026, as of August 2026; September 2026 left out, the county roll is still recording that month: 648 sales against a usual 2,926 | $2.5M County property appraiser sales on the Florida tax roll, 3 months to August 2026, as of August 2026; September 2026 left out, the county roll is still recording that month: 648 sales against a usual 2,926 |
| Recorded sales, all residential, 12 months | 35 County property appraiser sales on the Florida tax roll, 12 months to August 2026, as of August 2026; September 2026 left out, the county roll is still recording that month: 648 sales against a usual 2,926 | 43 County property appraiser sales on the Florida tax roll, 12 months to August 2026, as of August 2026; September 2026 left out, the county roll is still recording that month: 648 sales against a usual 2,926 |
| Median recorded sale price, all residential, 12 months | $1.8M County property appraiser sales on the Florida tax roll, 12 months to August 2026, as of August 2026; September 2026 left out, the county roll is still recording that month: 648 sales against a usual 2,926 | $2.1M County property appraiser sales on the Florida tax roll, 12 months to August 2026, as of August 2026; September 2026 left out, the county roll is still recording that month: 648 sales against a usual 2,926 |
| Median recorded price per square foot, all residential, 12 months | $631 per sq ft County property appraiser sales on the Florida tax roll, 12 months to August 2026, as of August 2026; September 2026 left out, the county roll is still recording that month: 648 sales against a usual 2,926 | $622 per sq ft County property appraiser sales on the Florida tax roll, 12 months to August 2026, as of August 2026; September 2026 left out, the county roll is still recording that month: 648 sales against a usual 2,926 |
| Recorded parcels | 759 County property appraiser parcel list, current appraiser parcel list, as of November 4, 2026 | 1,265 County property appraiser parcel list, current appraiser parcel list, as of November 4, 2026 |
| Median year built | 1999 County property appraiser parcel records, current parcel records, as of October 26, 2026 | 2005 County property appraiser parcel records, current parcel records, as of October 26, 2026 |
| Median lot size | 0.2 acres County property appraiser parcel records, current parcel records, as of October 26, 2026 | 0.2 acres County property appraiser parcel records, current parcel records, as of October 26, 2026 |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) parcels | 66.5% County property appraiser parcel list, current appraiser parcel list, as of November 4, 2026 | 66.3% County property appraiser parcel list, current appraiser parcel list, as of November 4, 2026 |
| Homes in a FEMA high-risk flood zone | None of 22 FEMA flood maps, checked at each listed home, current FEMA flood maps, as of November 10, 2026 | None of 31 FEMA flood maps, checked at each listed home, current FEMA flood maps, as of November 1, 2026 |
| Median flood insurance policy cost | $630 a year FEMA National Flood Insurance Program policy data, ZIP 33418, zone X, single-family policies effective October 27, 2025 to October 27, 2026, as of October 27, 2026 | $630 a year FEMA National Flood Insurance Program policy data, ZIP 33418, zone X, single-family policies effective October 27, 2025 to October 27, 2026, as of October 27, 2026 |
| Median household income | $111,012 U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, ACS 2019 to 2023, census tract 9.05, as of October 8, 2026 | $243,062 U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, ACS 2019 to 2023, census tract 78.35, as of October 8, 2026 |
Not available for either community yet: Median asking price, condos; Parcels with a recorded mortgage.
Medians need at least five homes, sales or policies behind them. Each figure is read from its own source on the date shown.
Four ways these communities differ
Setting and lifestyle
BallenIsles carries decades of club history, including a professional tennis legacy, and a member-owned culture with an active, established social calendar.
Mirasol is the master-planned generation later: a resort-style club at the center of a large, cohesive community with a contemporary feel throughout.
Gating and privacy
Guard-gated with staffed entries; its many neighborhoods range from intimate condo clusters to estate streets, so privacy varies by section.
Guard-gated across thousands of acres, with neighborhoods separated by lakes and preserve areas that give much of the community a buffered, private feel.
Golf and amenities
Multiple championship courses under a member-owned club, plus one of the area’s most storied tennis and pickleball operations and a full dining and fitness campus.
Two championship courses complemented by an extensive sports complex, spa, and dining, built to a newer standard and maintained accordingly.
Homes and membership economics
Condos and villas through large estates give BallenIsles the broader entry range; membership is required, with categories aligned to home and usage.
Mostly newer single-family homes across many neighborhoods, with pricing and mandatory membership economics reflecting the newer physical plant.
Our honest read
Decide whether heritage or newness matters more. BallenIsles offers the wider range of entry points, the member-owned governance, and the deeper racquet tradition. Mirasol offers newer homes, a newer club campus, and a more uniform community aesthetic. Golfers should play both and compare course conditions in season; families should compare the youth and sports programming, where the clubs differ in emphasis rather than quality.
For the wider field, see our guide: Moving to Boca Raton and Palm Beach County.
BallenIsles Country Club vs Mirasol Country Club, answered
Do both communities require club membership?
Yes, both are mandatory-membership communities: buying a home requires joining the club, with an equity contribution and annual dues. Categories, contribution levels, and dues differ by club and change over time, so verify current schedules with each membership office.
Which community has newer homes?
Mirasol, broadly: its build-out came a development cycle after BallenIsles, so its housing stock and club facilities are generally newer. BallenIsles counters with extensively renovated homes and continuous club reinvestment funded by its member-owners.
How do these compare to Old Palm or Frenchman’s Creek?
Old Palm is smaller, invitation-only, and estate-focused; Frenchman’s Creek adds a marina and private beach club. BallenIsles and Mirasol are the larger, fuller-service club communities of the four. Our Palm Beach Gardens community pages cover each in detail.