Boca Raton, Florida · Community Guide · Updated October 2026

Lotus, Boca Raton: Gated GL Homes Community (2026 Guide)

A gated GL Homes community with a 30,000 sq ft clubhouse: prices and HOA, in one page.

By Enrique Urdaneta, Real Estate Advisor, Engel & Völkers · Last updated October 11, 2026 · Data: Beaches MLS

30,000 sq ftClubhouse
GL HomesBuilder
About $2.13MMedian price, Lotus plat
$0Equity fee

What is Lotus? Lotus is a guard-gated GL Homes community of single-family homes in Boca Raton, Florida (ZIP 33496), with a single entry on Lyons Road. Residents share a 30,000 sq ft clubhouse with pools, six tennis and six pickleball courts, with no equity fee. In the last 12 months, 55 homes listed or sold for $1.35 million to $3 million, with an HOA of about $8,640 a year.

Lotus brought newer construction and a large clubhouse to west Boca. Its sister communities, Lotus Edge and Lotus Palm, followed with similar designs.

Lotus: Quick Facts (2026)

Fact Detail
Location Single entry on Lyons Road, Boca Raton, FL 33496
Builder GL Homes
Plat names in the MLS Lotus, Bridges Mizner PUD (Bridges South plats)
Home sizes About 1,966 to 5,800 sq ft under air, Bali and Fiji collections
Gated Yes, guardhouse
HOA About $6,060 to $8,840 per year, typically about $8,640, per MLS
Club membership required No. No equity fee
Amenities 30,000 sq ft clubhouse, beach-entry pool, lap pool, splash pad, poolside bar, 6 lighted tennis and 6 lighted pickleball courts, fitness center, indoor sports court
Listed or sold, last 12 months 55 homes: 46 sold, 9 active. $1,349,000 to $3,000,000. Lotus plat median about $2,125,000 (Beaches MLS)
Public schools Whispering Pines Elementary, Eagles Landing Middle, Olympic Heights Community High

How Much Are Homes in Lotus?

In the last 12 months, 46 homes sold in Lotus and 9 were listed, at prices from $1,349,000 to $3,000,000, per Beaches MLS. In the Lotus plat, the median was about $2,125,000. Bex Realty reports about $391 per square foot and 71 days on market.

What this means: compare within the same collection (Fiji or Bali) and lot type.

How Much Is the HOA in Lotus?

The HOA typically runs about $8,640 per year, or about $720 per month, per the MLS. It covers the guardhouse, the clubhouse and common areas. There is no equity fee. Ask for the current budget before you write an offer.

What Amenities Does Lotus Have?

  • About 30,000 sq ft clubhouse
  • Beach-entry pool, lap pool, spa, splash pad and wading pool
  • Poolside bar and outdoor cafe
  • Six lighted Har-Tru tennis courts and six lighted pickleball courts
  • Fitness center and yoga lawn
  • Indoor sports court, covered playground and party room

Amenities as described by Bex Realty. Confirm with the HOA.

Is Lotus Gated?

Yes. Lotus has a guardhouse at a single entry on Lyons Road.

Which Schools Serve Lotus?

Public schools reported for Lotus:

  • Whispering Pines Elementary School
  • Eagles Landing Middle School
  • Olympic Heights Community High School

Confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the School District of Palm Beach County.

What Does It Cost to Own a Home in Lotus?

A home at the Lotus plat median near $2,125,000 carries about $8,640 a year in HOA, before property taxes and insurance.

Cost Amount
Home price (Lotus plat median) About $2,125,000
HOA per year (typical) About $8,640
HOA per month About $720
Equity or initiation fee $0

Not included: property taxes, insurance and maintenance. Check property taxes with the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser.

Lotus FAQ

Who built Lotus?

GL Homes.

Is Lotus gated?

Yes, with a guardhouse on Lyons Road.

How much are homes in Lotus?

In the last 12 months, 55 homes listed or sold from $1,349,000 to $3,000,000 (Beaches MLS).

What is the HOA in Lotus?

Typically about $8,640 per year, per the MLS.

Is there an equity fee in Lotus?

No.

Thinking About Lotus?

Lotus, Lotus Edge and Lotus Palm share builder and design, but not price or HOA. I help buyers compare all three on real numbers. I help owners price against the right collection.

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Enrique Urdaneta, Real Estate Advisor, Engel & Völkers
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About the author

Enrique Urdaneta is a real estate advisor with Engel & Völkers in Boca Raton. He has lived in Boca Raton since 2009 and has 14 years in U.S. real estate, more than 25 years as a real estate investor, and 16 years in private banking focused on construction and pre-construction lending.

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