Broken Sound Club vs The Polo Club of Boca Raton
Boca Raton · Palm Beach County
Broken Sound Club and The Polo Club of Boca Raton are close comparables: both guard-gated, both mandatory-membership, both offering two championship courses across many distinct villages. Broken Sound is known for award-winning renovated facilities and an active social calendar; The Polo Club for its breadth of home types and expansive racquet, spa, and dining amenities. The choice usually turns on village character and which clubhouse culture fits, not on capability.
The figures, side by side
| Broken Sound Club | The Polo Club of Boca Raton | |
|---|---|---|
| Listings for sale now | 21 MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 10, 2026 | 5 MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 11, 2026 |
| Median asking price, homes | $1.1M MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 10, 2026 | Not available fewer than 5 priced homes to measure |
| Median asking price, all residential | $1.1M MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 10, 2026 | $785,000 MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 11, 2026 |
| Median asking price per square foot, all residential | $495 per sq ft MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 10, 2026 | $443 per sq ft MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 11, 2026 |
| MLS closed sales, all residential, last 90 days | 12 MLS listing feed, closed sales, last 90 days, as of October 30, 2026 | 10 MLS listing feed, closed sales, last 90 days, as of November 3, 2026 |
| Median MLS closed price, all residential, last 90 days | $668,750 MLS listing feed, closed sales, last 90 days, as of October 30, 2026 | $1.1M MLS listing feed, closed sales, last 90 days, as of November 3, 2026 |
| Recorded sales, all residential, 3 months | 9 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 | 3 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 | $1.3M 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 | Not available fewer than 5 recorded sales to measure |
| Recorded sales, all residential, 12 months | 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 | 20 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 | $1.1M 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 | $1.6M 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 | $426 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 | $614 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 | 623 County property appraiser parcel list, current appraiser parcel list, as of November 12, 2026 | 368 County property appraiser parcel list, current appraiser parcel list, as of November 12, 2026 |
| Median year built | 1991 County property appraiser parcel records, current parcel records, as of October 26, 2026 | 1988 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 | 65% County property appraiser parcel list, current appraiser parcel list, as of November 12, 2026 | 57.6% County property appraiser parcel list, current appraiser parcel list, as of November 12, 2026 |
| Homes in a FEMA high-risk flood zone | None of 63 FEMA flood maps, checked at each listed home, current FEMA flood maps, as of November 5, 2026 | None of 20 FEMA flood maps, checked at each listed home, current FEMA flood maps, as of November 11, 2026 |
| Median flood insurance policy cost | $650 a year FEMA National Flood Insurance Program policy data, ZIP 33496, zone X, single-family policies effective October 27, 2025 to October 27, 2026, as of October 27, 2026 | $650 a year FEMA National Flood Insurance Program policy data, ZIP 33496, zone X, single-family policies effective October 27, 2025 to October 27, 2026, as of October 27, 2026 |
| Median household income | $97,223 U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, ACS 2019 to 2023, census tract 70.06, as of October 8, 2026 | $172,589 U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, ACS 2019 to 2023, census tract 70.05, 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
Broken Sound occupies central Boca off Yamato Road, its villages wrapped around two courses, with a club that has invested heavily in modern facilities and programming.
The Polo Club sits between Boca and Delray on Military Trail, its villages ranging widely in style and vintage, with a large, socially active club at the center.
Gating and privacy
Guard-gated with staffed entries; village layouts vary from intimate courtyard clusters to estate streets, so privacy depends on the village chosen.
Also guard-gated; the community is large enough that villages feel like distinct neighborhoods, each with its own density and character.
Golf and amenities
Two championship courses, including a tournament-hosting layout, plus renovated racquet, aquatics, spa, and dining facilities that have earned national club awards.
Two championship courses supported by one of the area’s largest tennis operations, extensive dining venues, spa, and fitness within a mandatory-membership structure.
Homes and membership economics
Villas, courtyard homes, and single-family residences across roughly two dozen villages, with membership economics in the heart of the Boca club market.
An even wider spread, from villas and townhomes to large estate homes, so The Polo Club often wins for buyers matching a specific budget to a specific home type.
Our honest read
Treat this one as a village decision. The clubs are peers on golf and amenities, so tour the specific villages in your price band in both communities and compare the actual homes, lot sizes, and renovation quality on offer. Then spend an hour in each clubhouse: Broken Sound trends contemporary and program-driven, The Polo Club larger and more traditional in its social rhythm. Most buyers know within a day which fits.
For the wider field, see our guide: Gated golf and country club communities in Boca Raton.
Broken Sound Club vs The Polo Club of Boca Raton, answered
Are membership costs similar at Broken Sound and The Polo Club?
They sit in the same tier of the Boca market: substantial equity contributions with annual dues typically in the tens of thousands. Exact categories and figures shift with club investment cycles, so request current schedules from both membership offices before contracting.
Which community has newer homes?
Both were largely built in the 1980s and 1990s, and both now trade heavily on renovation quality. Fully renovated homes command significant premiums in each; unrenovated stock offers value for buyers willing to take on a project.
Do the clubs differ for tennis players?
Both run serious racquet programs with large court counts and organized play. The Polo Club’s tennis operation is among the largest in the area by scale; Broken Sound counters with renovated facilities and strong programming. Competitive players should visit both pro shops and ask about league depth at their level.