St. Andrews Country Club vs Woodfield Country Club
Boca Raton · Palm Beach County
St. Andrews Country Club and Woodfield Country Club are both guard-gated Boca Raton club communities with mandatory membership, but they serve different seasons of life. St. Andrews is the estate address: custom homes on generous lots around a top-ranked member-owned club. Woodfield is the family club: many villages, a broader range of home types, and a renowned tennis and youth program. Golf purists and estate buyers lean St. Andrews; families lean Woodfield.
The figures, side by side
| St. Andrews Country Club | Woodfield Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Listings for sale now | 12 MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 6, 2026 | 25 MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 11, 2026 |
| Median asking price, homes | $7.9M MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 6, 2026 | $2.1M MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 11, 2026 |
| Median asking price, all residential | $7.9M MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 6, 2026 | $2.1M MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 11, 2026 |
| Median asking price per square foot, all residential | $1,103 per sq ft MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 6, 2026 | $720 per sq ft MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 11, 2026 |
| MLS closed sales, all residential, last 90 days | 13 MLS listing feed, closed sales, last 90 days, as of November 2, 2026 | 13 MLS listing feed, closed sales, last 90 days, as of October 30, 2026 |
| Median MLS closed price, all residential, last 90 days | $3.6M MLS listing feed, closed sales, last 90 days, as of November 2, 2026 | $2.2M MLS listing feed, closed sales, last 90 days, as of October 30, 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 | 14 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 | $4.4M 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 | $2.9M 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 | 31 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 | 47 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 | $4M 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 | $2.3M 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 | $905 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 | $660 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 | 742 County property appraiser parcel list, current appraiser parcel list, as of November 12, 2026 | 808 County property appraiser parcel list, current appraiser parcel list, as of November 12, 2026 |
| Median year built | 1990 County property appraiser parcel records, current parcel records, as of October 26, 2026 | 1995 County property appraiser parcel records, current parcel records, as of October 26, 2026 |
| Median lot size | 0.4 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 | 69.5% County property appraiser parcel list, current appraiser parcel list, as of November 12, 2026 | 66.3% County property appraiser parcel list, current appraiser parcel list, as of November 12, 2026 |
| Homes in a FEMA high-risk flood zone | None of 16 FEMA flood maps, checked at each listed home, current FEMA flood maps, as of October 26, 2026 | None of 48 FEMA flood maps, checked at each listed home, current FEMA flood maps, as of November 10, 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 | $172,589 U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, ACS 2019 to 2023, census tract 70.05, as of October 8, 2026 | $175,074 U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, ACS 2019 to 2023, census tract 70.07, 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
St. Andrews reads as an estate community first and a club second: lakes, long fairway views, and a formal, polished club culture that consistently ranks among the best in the country.
Woodfield reads as a town within a gate: dozens of villages, kids on bikes, and a clubhouse that functions as the neighborhood living room. Its energy is younger and more casual.
Gating and privacy
Guard-gated with staffed entries; larger lots and lower density give St. Andrews a quieter, more private street feel.
Also guard-gated with staffed entries, but higher village density means more neighbors, more activity, and a more social daily rhythm.
Golf and amenities
Championship golf at the center of the community, backed by dining, fitness, spa, and racquet facilities in a club that members own and continuously reinvest in.
A recently renovated championship course plus one of the strongest tennis programs in South Florida, with extensive family, aquatics, and youth amenities that few clubs match.
Homes and membership economics
Custom estates dominate; there is no entry-level product. Expect top-of-market pricing and an equity membership commitment consistent with a nationally ranked club.
Villages span townhomes and villas through large single-family homes, so the entry point is broader. Membership is mandatory, with contribution and dues typically below the top estate clubs.
Our honest read
Buy the club culture, not the course. St. Andrews suits buyers whose next decade centers on golf, formal club life, and an estate-scale home. Woodfield suits households that want the club to serve the whole family, with tennis, youth programming, and a wider spread of home prices. Visit both clubhouses at midday; the difference in tempo makes the decision for most buyers.
For the wider field, see our guide: Gated golf and country club communities in Boca Raton.
St. Andrews Country Club vs Woodfield Country Club, answered
Which club costs more to join?
St. Andrews generally carries the higher equity contribution and dues, consistent with its estate positioning and national ranking. Woodfield remains a significant commitment but with a broader home-price range beneath it. Both publish current schedules through membership offices, and figures move season to season.
Which is better for a family with school-age children?
Woodfield, in most cases. Its village structure, youth programs, and tennis academy culture are built around families, and its range of home types lets households upgrade within the gate. St. Andrews has families too, but its center of gravity is the estate and golf buyer.
Are homes in these communities good investments?
Both have shown long-term strength, helped by mandatory membership, which keeps the club funded and the amenities current. As with all club communities, resale depends partly on club health, so we review club finances and assessment history as part of any purchase.