
New Construction · Boca Raton, FL
Lotus Palm Boca Raton, FL Homes For Sale & Real Estate
Lotus Palm, Boca Raton, FL, is a new construction community in Palm Beach County with 10 homes for sale right now. Lotus Palm is GL Homes' newest west Boca Raton community, built on the redeveloped former Boca municipal golf course near Glades Road and the Turnpike.
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Lotus Palm Market at a Glance
Live MLS · Updated Oct 16, 2026
- Active Inventory
- 10
- New Listings (30d)
- 4
- Pending Sales
- 6
- Median List Price
- $2,354,500
- Closed Sales (September)
- 4+300% YoY
- Median Sale Price (September)
- $2,062,500-13.5% YoY
- Months of Inventory
- 3.1
- Avg Days on Market
- 80
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Market Overview
Lotus Palm real estate market
There are 10 active listings for sale in Lotus Palm right now. The median list price is $2,354,500, or about $631 per square foot. Listings span $2,100,000 to $2,545,000, so there is inventory across most budgets. Homes are averaging 80 days on market. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.
Lotus Palm Market Stats
MLS data updated October 16, 2026- Active Listings
- 10
- Median List Price
- $2,354,500
- Median $/Sq Ft
- $631
- Avg Days on Market
- 80
- Price Range
- $2,100,000 to $2,545,000
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much do homes cost in Lotus Palm Boca Raton?
- There are about 13 homes listed, with a median asking price near $2,359,000 and a range from roughly $1,995,000 to $3,100,000. The median is about $611 per square foot. Closings run lower: the median sale over the past twelve months was $1,962,500, because nearly every home here closes below its asking price.
- How long do homes take to sell in Lotus Palm?
- Longer than in the neighboring Lotus communities. Homes that closed in the past year averaged about 96 days from listing to accepted offer, against 66 days in Lotus and 61 in Lotus Edge. Current listings are averaging around 113 days. A seller should plan on roughly three months rather than six weeks.
- Do Lotus Palm homes sell for asking price?
- Rarely. Of the 37 homes that closed in the past twelve months, 36 sold below their asking price. The median sale landed at about 96.5 percent of ask, so the typical negotiation is three to four percent. Pricing against recent Lotus Palm closings is what shortens the timeline, not holding out for the asking number.
- How is Lotus Palm different from Lotus and Lotus Edge?
- They are three separate GL Homes communities built in sequence on the same corridor. Lotus went up between 2019 and 2022, Lotus Palm across 2023 and 2024, and Lotus Edge in 2025 and 2026. Lotus Palm currently carries the highest median price per square foot of the three at about $611, and the longest days on market.
- Are there lake lots in Lotus Palm?
- Yes. Seven of the thirteen current listings sit on water, so lake lots are a substantial share of the inventory without being the default. Water lots and interior lots do not trade at the same price in this community, and the difference is visible in the closing history, which is worth reviewing before you price or offer.
- Is there a golf course or mandatory membership at Lotus Palm?
- No. Like the rest of the Lotus communities, Lotus Palm is built around a clubhouse and family amenities rather than golf, and no equity or social membership comes with the purchase. Review the current HOA budget for what the dues actually cover before you close, since that varies between communities in this corridor.
- What schools serve Lotus Palm?
- Current listings are generally zoned for Sunrise Park Elementary, Eagles Landing Middle School and Olympic Heights Community High School. The Palm Beach County school district sets and periodically revises attendance boundaries, so confirm the zone for the exact address rather than relying on a listing description.
- What is my Lotus Palm home worth?
- Because the homes are so similar in age and condition, pricing here comes down to plan, lot and finish level, which an automated estimate handles badly. We can pull every Lotus Palm closing of your floor plan from the past year, separate the water lots from the interior lots, and show you the range. Request a valuation and a licensed listing agent will prepare it.
- How many homes are for sale in Lotus Palm?
- There are 10 active listings for sale in Lotus Palm right now, and these counts update from the MLS as homes come on the market and go under contract. Prices sit in a narrow band here, so homes in Lotus Palm tend to compete directly with each other. Ask us to set up a search alert and you will see new Lotus Palm listings the day they reach the market.
- What is the median home price in Lotus Palm?
- The median list price in Lotus Palm is $2,354,500, or roughly $631 per square foot. The median is the midpoint of what is currently listed, so about half of Lotus Palm homes ask more and half ask less, within a broader range of $2,100,000 to $2,545,000. The median sits near the middle of that range, so Lotus Palm inventory is spread fairly evenly rather than bunched at one end. We can pull recent comparable sales to price a specific home more precisely.
- What price range do homes in Lotus Palm cover?
- Homes for sale in Lotus Palm currently range from about $2,100,000 at the entry level to $2,545,000 at the top of the market. That spread reflects lot size, square footage, and finish level across the single-family homes here, with the median list price around $2,354,500. The spread is tight, which usually points to a consistent housing stock rather than a mix of sizes and eras. Tell us your budget and must-haves and we will send the Lotus Palm listings that actually fit.
- How long do homes take to sell in Lotus Palm?
- Homes in Lotus Palm are averaging 80 days on market, measured from the day a listing goes live to the day it goes under contract. That is a measured pace, which usually leaves buyers room to negotiate and makes pricing at the outset matter more for sellers. Days on market in Lotus Palm also shift with the season and with how a home is priced, so a sharply priced listing can still sell well ahead of the average.
- Is Lotus Palm a gated community?
- Yes. Lotus Palm is a gated community with controlled access at the entrance.
- Are there lakefront homes in Lotus Palm?
- Yes. Many Lotus Palm homes back onto community lakes, and lake-view lots are common in current listings. The water here is inland lake frontage rather than Intracoastal or ocean access, so do not expect navigable water or boat dockage.
About Lotus Palm
Lotus Palm, Boca Raton, FL, is a new construction community in Palm Beach County with 10 homes for sale right now. Lotus Palm is GL Homes' newest west Boca Raton community, built on the redeveloped former Boca municipal golf course near Glades Road and the Turnpike. The second-generation Lotus community offers about 525 contemporary single-family homes across two design collections with no membership requirement. Resort amenities include a beach-entry pool, lap pool, splash pad, tennis and pickleball, a fitness center, and an indoor-outdoor restaurant.
Lotus Palm Boca Raton is the second of GL Homes' three Lotus communities in west Boca Raton, built out across 2023 and 2024 on land adjacent to the original Lotus. There are about 13 homes on the market now, with a median asking price near $2,359,000 and a range from roughly $1,995,000 to $3,100,000. At about $611 per square foot the median here is higher than in Lotus next door, which is what you would expect from newer construction, and current listings are averaging around 113 days on market. That is the longest of the three Lotus communities, and it is the number a seller here should pay the most attention to.
The homes are new enough that most of them have never had a second owner. Current listings run from about 2,573 square feet to roughly 5,378, with three to five bedrooms, and the sold set reaches up to seven bedrooms, so the plan range is wide. Six of the thirteen active listings have a pool and seven sit on water. Because everything was delivered within a two-year window by one builder, the resale market here is unusually easy to read: two homes of the same plan differ by lot, by water view, by whether a pool went in, and by the options package the original buyer selected at construction. There is very little variation in age, condition or systems to muddy the comparison.
The closing data is where Lotus Palm separates itself from its neighbors, and sellers should look at it closely. Over the past twelve months there were 37 recorded sales, with a median closing price of $1,962,500 and a median sale at about 96.5 percent of asking price. Thirty-six of those 37 sales closed below ask. Homes that sold took an average of 96 days to find a buyer, which is half again as long as in Lotus proper. A community that is still absorbing its original inventory behaves differently from one that finished selling four years ago, and the longer timeline here is the practical consequence.
That matters because the competition for a Lotus Palm resale is not only other resales. In a community this new, a seller can be competing against the builder's remaining inventory, against homes in Lotus Edge a short distance away, and against the established resales in Lotus itself. Buyers at this price point are comparing all of them in the same weekend. The sellers who do well here are the ones who price against what has actually closed in Lotus Palm rather than against the new-construction asking prices, and who understand that 96 days is the realistic planning number rather than an unlucky outcome.
For buyers, Lotus Palm offers the newest established inventory in the cluster without waiting on a construction schedule. The homes are two or three years old, the roofs and systems are current, and the amenity package is complete rather than promised. The premium over Lotus works out to roughly $42 per square foot at the median, which is worth weighing against what you would spend updating a 2020 home to the same finish level. Buyers who want a lake lot should know that water lots are a meaningful share of the inventory here but not the default, and they carry a premium that shows up clearly in the closing data.
Pure Equity works both sides of the transaction in this corridor, and what we can add to a Lotus Palm conversation is the comparison across all three Lotus communities at once. We can show you what the same square footage has closed for in Lotus, Lotus Palm and Lotus Edge over the past year, how the water lots traded against the interior lots in each, and how the days on market differ. If you own in Lotus Palm and want a realistic number before you list, we will build it from the closings rather than from an automated estimate that cannot tell a lake lot from an interior one.
Amenities
- ✓Staffed, gated entry
- ✓Clubhouse with fitness and social rooms
- ✓Resort-style pool
- ✓Tennis and pickleball courts
- ✓Sports courts and open play areas
- ✓Lakefront homesites on part of the community
- ✓New construction delivered 2023 and 2024
- ✓No golf course and no equity membership requirement
- ✓~525 contemporary single-family homes
- ✓Two collections, 12 floor plans
- ✓Beach-entry pool, lap pool & splash pad
- ✓Tennis, pickleball & fitness center
- ✓Indoor-outdoor restaurant & pavilion
- ✓No membership requirement
Homes & Architecture
Homes for sale in Lotus Palm
Homes for sale in Lotus Palm offer 4 to 5 bedrooms and 4.5 to 7 baths. Floor plans span roughly 3,092 to 5,086 square feet. The mix here includes single family homes. Current prices run from $2,100,000 to $2,545,000. The homes on the market were built between 2023 and 2024.
Schools
Schools near Lotus Palm
Homes for sale in Lotus Palm are typically zoned for the Boca Raton public schools below, based on current MLS listings. Confirm the exact attendance zone for any specific address with the Palm Beach County school district before you buy.
- Elementary School
- Sunrise Park
- Middle School
- Eagles Landing
- High School
- Olympic Heights
Map
Where Lotus Palm is in Boca Raton
Centred on the homes listed and recently sold in Lotus Palm.
HOA
Lotus Palm HOA fees
- Median HOA fee
- $750/mo
- Typical range
- N/A
- Lowest to highest
- $749 to $752
- Listings with a fee
- 10 of 10
Across the 10 homes for sale in Lotus Palm that list an HOA fee, the median is $750 a month. Fees quoted quarterly or yearly are converted to a monthly figure so they compare directly.
The fee most often covers common areas, security, grounds maintenance, recreation facilities and trash pickup. Coverage differs from one building or section to the next, so read what a specific listing includes before comparing it with another.
Listings here most often mention clubhouse, fitness center, pickleball, pool, recreation facilities and restaurant.
All 9 listings that state a pet policy allow pets, some with size or number limits.
From current MLS listings in Lotus Palm; the figures change as homes come and go. Confirm the fee, any special assessments and the association's rules with the HOA before you buy.
Recent Sales
Recently sold homes in Lotus Palm
These are the last 24 recorded closings in Lotus Palm, with the price each home actually sold for rather than what it was listed at. They closed at a median of $495 per square foot. The most recent closed on September 30, 2026. Closed sales are what an appraiser and a buyer's agent will look at, so they are the starting point for pricing a home here.
Sold$1,825,000
Sold · September 30, 2026
20044 Hirono Lane
5 bed · 5 bath · 3,687 sqft · $495/sqft
$74,000 under the asking price
Sold$2,475,000
Sold · September 28, 2026
20146 Casa De Campo Lane
6 bed · 6 bath · 5,330 sqft · $464/sqft
$124,999 under the asking price
Sold$1,925,000
Sold · September 22, 2026
20318 Castle Stuart Avenue
5 bed · 5 bath · 3,888 sqft · $495/sqft
$175,000 under the asking price
Sold$2,200,000
Sold · September 3, 2026
20056 Hirono Lane
5 bed · 6.5 bath · 4,605 sqft · $478/sqft
$49,000 under the asking price
Sold$2,475,000
Sold · August 27, 2026
8571 Shoreacres Street
6 bed · 7 bath · 5,393 sqft · $459/sqft
$75,000 under the asking price
Sold$2,075,000
Sold · August 14, 2026
8185 Crystal Downs Avenue
5 bed · 7 bath · 4,605 sqft · $451/sqft
$75,000 under the asking price
| Address | Closed | Sold for | Beds / baths | Sq ft | $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20046 Pacific Dunes Drive | July 31, 2026 | $2,640,000 | 7 / 7.5 | 5,393 | $490 |
| 8252 Crystal Downs Avenue | July 30, 2026 | $1,500,000 | 3 / 3.5 | 2,573 | $583 |
| 20033 Hirono Lane | July 29, 2026 | $1,850,000 | 3 / 3.5 | 2,573 | $719 |
| 20370 Whistling Straits Way | July 15, 2026 | $1,800,000 | 3 / 3.5 | 2,573 | $700 |
| 20364 Whistling Straits Way | July 15, 2026 | $2,200,000 | 5 / 7 | 4,527 | $486 |
| 8325 Royal County Down Road | July 15, 2026 | $2,100,000 | 5 / 7 | 4,605 | $456 |
| 20290 Bandon Dunes Road | July 14, 2026 | $1,800,000 | 5 / 6 | 3,275 | $550 |
| 20288 Castle Stuart Avenue | July 3, 2026 | $1,900,000 | 4 / 4.5 | 3,282 | $579 |
| 8258 Essex Country Club Drive | June 30, 2026 | $1,680,000 | 5 / 5 | 3,687 | $456 |
| 8124 Crystal Downs Avenue | June 30, 2026 | $2,026,000 | 5 / 5 | 3,687 | $549 |
| 8233 Essex Country Club Drive | June 15, 2026 | $1,657,500 | 3 / 3.5 | 2,573 | $644 |
| 8286 Fishers Island Way | June 11, 2026 | $1,699,999 | 4 / 4.5 | 3,282 | $518 |
| 8621 Crystal Downs Avenue | June 10, 2026 | $2,000,000 | 5 / 7 | 4,605 | $434 |
| 20086 Hirono Lane | May 5, 2026 | $1,990,000 | 3 / 3.5 | 2,573 | $773 |
| 20314 Somerset Hills Drive | May 1, 2026 | $1,975,000 | 5 / 5 | 3,687 | $536 |
| 8366 Essex Country Club Drive | May 1, 2026 | $1,975,000 | 5 / 7 | 4,605 | $429 |
| 20327 Bandon Dunes Road | April 14, 2026 | $2,220,000 | 5 / 7 | 4,605 | $482 |
| 8254 Royal County Down Road | March 25, 2026 | $1,600,000 | 3 / 3.5 | 2,573 | $622 |
See every recorded sale in Lotus Palm or find out what your Lotus Palm home is worth.
Market & Value
Lotus Palm market and home values
The Lotus Palm real estate market reads best through the community's own recent activity, not a county-wide average. The median list price in Lotus Palm is around $2,354,500, or roughly $631 per square foot. That sits about 391% above the Palm Beach County median, which shows where Lotus Palm lands in the local market. Recent asking prices have run from $2,100,000 to $2,545,000, so the home you choose within Lotus Palm matters as much as the community average. Homes here have recently taken about 80 days to go under contract, a useful gauge of how quickly the Lotus Palm market is moving. For pricing an offer or a listing, comparable sales within Lotus Palm carry more weight than any headline number, since homes of the same type and size set the real range. Pure Equity can pull the active and recently sold homes in Lotus Palm so you work from real numbers, not an estimate.
How It Compares
Lotus Palm compared to nearby Boca Raton communities
Lotus Palm carries the highest median of the 7 Boca Raton communities compared here. Price per square foot is the fairer comparison between communities, because it adjusts for the fact that one neighborhood builds bigger homes than another. Days on market shows how quickly each one is actually selling.
| Community | Homes | Median | $/Sq Ft | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Palm this page | 10 | $2,354,500 | $631 | 80 |
| Woodfield Country Club | 28 | $2,172,500 | $741 | 73 |
| Boca Pointe | 39 | $449,000 | $285 | 67 |
| Boca Bayou | 34 | $367,000 | $339 | 87 |
| Boca Teeca | 28 | $274,500 | $231 | 172 |
| Sandalfoot | 39 | $224,900 | $236 | 144 |
| Century Village | 96 | $130,000 | $157 | 139 |
Medians come from active listings in each community and move as inventory turns over. They describe the homes currently for sale, not what any one home is worth.
Who It Suits
Is Lotus Palm right for you?
It helps to know who Lotus Palm tends to suit before you tour. Lotus Palm works well for families and professionals who want the security and quieter streets of a gated community, often near the schools, shopping, and commuting routes of Boca Raton. A lake view is a common ask here, since many Lotus Palm lots back onto water without the flood exposure of a coastal address. On price, Lotus Palm sits at the luxury end of the market, where buyers weigh the specific home, its finishes, and its setting closely. Whether Lotus Palm is right for you depends on how you plan to use the home, full time or seasonally, and Pure Equity can walk you through the tradeoffs before you commit.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Living in Lotus Palm
Lotus Palm draws the same buyer as the rest of the cluster, which is a full-time family rather than a seasonal owner. The appeal is new construction behind a gate with a complete amenity package and no golf membership attached, in a part of Boca Raton where most of the gated alternatives were built decades earlier. Because the community is recent, the owner base skews toward households that moved in together over a short period, which gives it a different social texture from an established neighborhood turning over one house at a time.
Location
Lotus Palm location
Lotus Palm sits in west Boca Raton beside the original Lotus community, in the Lyons Road corridor GL Homes has been developing between Clint Moore Road and the Delray Beach line. Town Center mall, Florida Atlantic University and the Boca Raton hospital are all a short drive east, and both Florida's Turnpike and I-95 are reachable for commuters. Listings here are generally zoned for Sunrise Park Elementary, Eagles Landing Middle and Olympic Heights High. Boundaries are set by the Palm Beach County school district and do change, so confirm the assignment for a specific address.
Buying in Lotus Palm
Buying a home in Lotus Palm
The buying process in Lotus Palm is the one used across Palm Beach County. Getting a mortgage pre-approval first tells you your real budget and lets you move quickly when the right home comes up. Ask for the association's governing documents, budget, and reserve study before you write an offer. Association fees, any club or membership costs, and rules on rentals, pets, and leasing vary by community and materially affect the true cost of ownership. Property taxes factor into the monthly payment: the median annual property tax in Palm Beach County is about $3,600. Florida's homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of a primary residence, and the Save Our Homes cap limits how fast that assessed value can rise from year to year. Budget for homeowners insurance as well. Rates in Florida reflect wind and flood exposure, so gather quotes early and check whether a specific address sits in a FEMA flood zone. Once you are under contract, plan for a home inspection and, if you are financing, a lender appraisal, both of which fall inside the inspection period. Working with an agent who knows Boca Raton means you see new listings in Lotus Palm the day they reach the market.
Selling in Lotus Palm
Selling a home in Lotus Palm
Selling a home in Lotus Palm starts with pricing it correctly for current conditions. List prices in Lotus Palm currently center around $2,354,500, which is a starting reference for where a comparable home might be positioned. Homes that are decluttered, professionally photographed, and priced to recent comparable sales tend to draw the most interest in the first two weeks, when a listing is newest and gets the most views. Buyers in an association community also want to see the HOA or condo docs, the reserve study, and any pending or special assessments up front, so having those ready before you list avoids delays once you are under contract. Florida sellers usually pay the documentary stamp tax on the deed, currently $0.70 per $100 of the sale price in most counties, along with prorated property taxes and, by local custom in many areas, the owner's title insurance policy. We provide a no-obligation home valuation for Lotus Palm owners in Boca Raton, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.
Thinking of Selling?
What is your Lotus Palm home worth?
Online estimates miss what makes a home different. Tell us about yours and a licensed listing agent will send you a pricing opinion based on what has actually closed near you in Lotus Palm.
Listing agents and seller representation in Lotus Palm
Thinking about selling in Lotus Palm? The agent you pick shapes two numbers: what your home closes for, and how long it takes. A listing agent, also called a seller's agent, prices the property against what has actually closed nearby. They also prepare and market it, screen the offers that arrive, and negotiate the terms rather than just the price.
Conditions in Lotus Palm currently favor sellers, which is exactly when overpricing does the most damage. A strong market still punishes a listing that starts too high, because the early weeks draw the most qualified buyers and a home that goes stale invites lower offers later. Homes here are averaging about 80 days from listing to accepted offer, so build that into your moving timeline.
Community-level detail matters most here. Association rules, what the fees cover, and which buildings sell fastest all affect your outcome. So does whether a buyer needs board approval before closing. None of it appears in a listing description. All of it decides whether a sale closes on time.
Pure Equity is a licensed Florida brokerage serving Lotus Palm. Onias Derilus is the broker of record, Florida Real Estate Broker license BK3276618. A broker holds a higher license than an agent working under one. In practice that means the person advising you on price is also the one legally responsible for the file. That matters most when a deal gets complicated.
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Realtors and real estate agents serving Lotus Palm
People search for realtors, real estate agents, and real estate brokers more or less interchangeably. For most purposes the job title matters less than licensing and representation. Every licensed agent in Florida works under a broker. That broker carries final responsibility for the transaction.
What separates real estate professionals in Lotus Palm is specificity. Can they answer questions about your street, not just your city? Ask what they have closed nearby and how they arrived at a price. A grounded answer cites particular recent sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. Vague reassurance is the warning sign.
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Buyer's agents in Lotus Palm
A buyer's agent represents the purchaser rather than the owner. They identify properties that actually fit and research what comparable homes sold for, not what they asked. They also advise on offer strategy. Finally, they manage inspection and financing deadlines through to closing.
Where sellers hold leverage, as they do in Lotus Palm, buyers often get one chance to put a well-structured offer forward, so preparation counts more than patience. If you are buying and selling at the same time, which is common for people moving within Palm Beach County, sequencing the two is its own skill: contingencies, timing, and what happens if one closing slips all need planning before either home goes on the market.
What representation costs
Real estate commissions are negotiable. No law, multiple listing service, or association sets them. If an agent tells you there is a standard rate, they are misinforming you. What you pay is agreed between you and the brokerage you hire. Get it in writing before the work begins.
Industry rules changed in 2024. Now a buyer and their agent must put compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes together. Sellers may still offer to contribute toward the buyer's side. However, that is negotiated rather than assumed. It is worth thinking through with your listing agent before you go live.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find a listing agent in Lotus Palm?
Ask any listing agent you interview two questions. Which homes have they closed near Lotus Palm, and how did they arrive at their suggested price? A grounded answer names recent closed sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. With a median around $2,354,500 here, the gap between realistic pricing guidance and optimistic guidance is real money. Verify the license too. Florida licenses are public and searchable through the state's DBPR portal. Pure Equity is a licensed brokerage serving Palm Beach County. You can reach the broker directly at (561) 835-5400.
What does a seller's agent actually do?
A seller's agent prices the home against comparable closed sales. Before it goes live, they advise on repairs and presentation. Then they handle photography and marketing, and put the home in front of buyers and other agents. When offers arrive, they screen them and negotiate both price and terms. Terms matter as much as the number, because inspection windows, financing contingencies, and closing dates all affect whether an offer reaches the closing table.
How much does a real estate agent cost in Lotus Palm?
Commissions are fully negotiable. No law or real estate board sets them. What you pay is whatever you and your brokerage agree to in writing before work begins. Since the 2024 rule changes, buyers and their agents must agree compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes. Any seller contribution toward the buyer's side is negotiated rather than automatic. Ask any agent you interview to put their fee in writing.
What is the difference between a realtor, a real estate agent, and a broker?
A real estate agent holds a state license to represent buyers and sellers. A broker holds a higher-level license and can operate a brokerage. That broker also carries final legal responsibility for the office's transactions. Realtor is a membership term for agents belonging to the National Association of Realtors. For someone buying or selling in Lotus Palm, three practical questions matter. Is the person licensed, who do they represent in your transaction, and what can they actually tell you about your local market?
Do I need an agent to buy a home in Lotus Palm?
You are not legally required to use one, but most buyers in Lotus Palm do. A buyer's agent handles the parts that are easy to get wrong. That means identifying what comparable homes actually closed for, spotting condition or association issues early, and managing inspection and financing deadlines. In a competitive market that guidance matters more, because you often get one chance to put your best offer forward.
Can one agent help me sell my current home and buy the next one?
Yes. For people moving within Palm Beach County it is often the more practical route, because one person coordinates both timelines. Sequencing is the hard part. Should your purchase be contingent on your sale? How would you cover a gap if the closings do not line up? What happens if one side is delayed? Plan all of that before either home is listed, rather than after an offer arrives.
Public Records
Look up Lotus Palm property records
Anything on this page that affects what a home costs to own, assessed value, exemptions, flood zone, is published by a public agency. These are the official sources, not our summaries of them.
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
Assessed value, homestead exemption status, and recorded sales history for any parcel.
FEMA Flood Map Service Center
Look up the official flood zone for an address before you budget for insurance.
Florida Department of Revenue, property taxes
How Florida assesses property, and which exemptions you can claim.
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