Mission Bay
A large, established all-ages community in West Boca Raton spanning ten villages with single-family homes, townhomes, and condos, low HOA dues, and accessible family pricing—home of the Chris Evert Tennis Academy, no golf.
Most buyers look at this community when they want newer construction with gated security and family-focused amenities. It works best if you value predictability and low-maintenance living. The tradeoff is HOA rules and less flexibility compared to non-HOA neighborhoods.
Mission Bay: Accessible West Boca Family Living, Tennis Included
Most buyers look at Mission Bay when they want an affordable entry into West Boca family living—with a choice of home types and a serious tennis pedigree (the Chris Evert Tennis Academy is here).
This works best if you're a family relocating to West Boca on a more accessible budget—there are options from the high $400Ks—who wants amenities, tennis, and a K-12 school next door, without country-club fees.
The tradeoff is variety and age. With ten villages and multiple home types, HOA and product vary a lot by section, and homes are 1980s–1990s. If you want uniform, newer product, look elsewhere.
Community Overview
Mission Bay spans ~500 acres and ten villages in West Boca Raton, with 1,239 homes—single-family, townhomes, and condos. Home of the Chris Evert Tennis Academy, with Boca Raton International Prep (K-12) adjacent. This is an all-ages, family community.
Homes & Pricing
- Single-family, townhomes, and condos across ten villages
- Wide range of sizes and price points
Resale pricing runs from about $470,000 to $1,550,000, one of the more accessible West Boca family options. Built-out resale market—the right village matters.
Amenities & Costs
- Clubhouse with meeting rooms and game center
- Two heated pools (resort pool with kids' section) plus spa
- Fitness center, tennis (Chris Evert Academy), pickleball, basketball
- Playground and family programming
HOA varies by village (~$200–$400/month), covering cable, internet, and amenities. No golf, no equity membership (any "golf course" listing is aggregator boilerplate—confirm).
Why Buyers Choose Mission Bay
- Accessible entry into West Boca family living
- Choice of home types across ten villages
- Strong tennis (Chris Evert Academy) and K-12 school next door
- Low HOA, no club fees
Who Should Skip Mission Bay
- Want uniform, newer product → Lotus Edge/Palm or a single-product community
- Want luxury estates → Boca Falls or Saturnia
- Want predictable HOA → A single-village community
- Want 55+ → A Valencia community
Rachel's Perspective
Mission Bay is where I point families who want West Boca schools and amenities on a real budget. The catch is that "Mission Bay" is really ten different communities—product, HOA, and condition vary a lot by village. If it's on your list, I'll narrow it to the right village and home type for your budget and confirm the exact fees before you commit.
Compare West Boca family communities: Boca Isles, Saturnia, and Boca Falls.
Compare Nearby Communities
Most buyers narrow the search by comparing this community against two or three nearby alternatives.
Boca Isles
An established gated all-ages family community in West Boca Raton (North & South) with 780+ single-family homes, low HOA dues, resort amenities, and top-rated school zoning—no golf.
Saturnia
An established gated all-ages family community in West Boca Raton with 414 single-family homes, A-rated schools directly across the street, resort amenities, and low HOA dues—no golf.
Boca Falls
A guard-gated all-ages family community in far West Boca Raton with 700+ larger single-family homes, resort amenities, low HOA dues, and top school zoning—no mandatory golf or club fees.
Boca Bridges
A newer luxury all-ages GL Homes community in West Boca Raton with resort-scale amenities, large modern single-family homes, and no golf or equity membership—now a resale market after building out.
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