No need to settle for someone else's visions in Boca Villas. This opportunity doesn't play by the rules—it sets them. It's your canvas, your private escape, and your ultimate stage to design a home built entirely around the way you actually live. Born from bold vision and crafted to be lived in, this future masterpiece will blend laid-back luxury with grand, open-concept living—customized by you, for you, and scheduled to be ready for season 2027. And the lot? It's nothing short of fantastic. Tucked into one of Boca's most coveted streets and just a few doors down from Mizner Park, this is the kind of address people wait a lifetime for. The walkable energy of downtown Boca—restaurants, bars, bowling, movies, coffee shops, concerts, nightlife—becomes an extension of your lifestyle the moment you move in. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the flexibility. This is an opportunity to build a custom home with Alpha Premium Development, or reshape one of their previous masterpieces. Want five bedrooms? Six? A first-floor primary suite that lets you skip the elevator forever? Done. Prefer to push every bedroom upstairs and reimagine the main level as one enormous entertaining space? Equally easy. This isn't a take-it-or-leave-it plan—it's a collaboration, and the team behind it is ready to tailor every square foot to your tastes. That said, the vision is already dialed: five ensuite bedrooms, a stylish home office, and a club room that flexes for any occasion—and yes, the option to flip the primary onto the first floor is wide open. Picture the chef's kitchen as it will be built: truly next-level, outfitted with full-size Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and backed by a full scullery with a second complete setup. Holiday feasts, Sunday brunch, impromptu dinner parties, even your debut on the Food Network—the plan is ready to be brought to life in 2027. Upstairs, the magic is being designed in. Take the stairs or your private elevator to the second-floor loft, a cozy social space perfect for game nights, binge-watching your latest obsession, or just unwinding. Four of the upstairs bedrooms will each feature their own private bath and walk-in closet. And the primary suite? A sanctuary within a sanctuary, complete with two walk-in closets, custom built-ins, and a spa-style bath that brings serenity to a whole new level—unless, of course, you choose to relocate it downstairs instead. Then there's the planned showstopper: the backyard. Floor-to-ceiling doors designed to slide open and step straight into your private outdoor oasis. Fire up the Wolf grill in the summer kitchen, mix drinks at the bar, catch the game on a waterproof SunBrite TV, or take a twilight dip in the saltwater pool before winding down in the spa. Whether it's a quiet alfresco dinner or an all-out celebration, this space is being designed for making memories. Location? It doesn't get better. Just a few homes from Mizner Park, you're steps from everything—restaurants, bars, bowling, movies, coffee shops, concerts, nightlife, and more. It's not just a build site. It's the launch pad of a lifestyle. And yes, the spec sheet is fully loaded. Automatic window shades, a full-house generator, built-in speakers in every room, TVs installed inside and out, a Control4 smart lighting system, commercial-grade WiFi, security cameras, an automatic gate, and wireless pool controls—all managed effortlessly from your phone, no matter where you are in the world. This isn't just a lot. It's a rare chance to build the home you keep dreaming about, on a street most people only dream of, with a 2027 completion that puts you in by next season. A vibe. A vision. A once-in-a-lifetime kind of opportunity for someone who wants it all—and the freedom to design every bit of it. This pre-construction opportunity won't last, now's the time to lock it in. Photos from previous similar build. Buyer can select floorplan and color palette.
Boca Villas, located between Mizner Park and the Intracoastal Waterway, is a residential and coastal Boca Raton neighborhood with palm-lined streets and a walkable downtown edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Plaza Real and SE Mizner Boulevard corridor, where galleries, sidewalk dining, and polished storefronts set a composed, social pace. Mizner Park Amphitheater and the Boca Raton Museum of Art anchor the cultural calendar, while Royal Palm Place adds a boutique, café-lined counterpoint. Architecture leans Mediterranean Revival and contemporary infill, with manicured lots and a low-rise skyline. Beach days and boat views shape routines, with Spanish River Park and South Beach Park close by. Evenings often orbit concerts, art openings, and lingering patio tables.
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Offer insights
255 NE 3rd St · $5,790,000
$5.78M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $5.78M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
35 days
The average home goes pending in 71 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.3%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Built-in features
High ceilings
Kitchen island
Wet bar
Walk-in closets
Split bedroom layout
Upstairs living area
Cabana bath
Bedrooms
One main-level bedroom
Bathrooms
Five full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Two bathrooms on the main level
Kitchen
Tankless water heater
Disposal
Dishwasher
Gas range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Freezer
Laundry & utility
Tankless water heater
Flooring
Carpet
Concrete
Marble
Tile
Wood
Engineered wood
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Private in-ground pool with spa
Pool/spa combination
Not waterfront
Home design
Single family residence
Two stories
South-facing
To be built
Parking
Eight total parking spaces
Attached 2-car garage
Driveway
Security
Closed-circuit cameras
Smoke detectors
Construction
Stucco and CBS construction
Tile roof
Plans list total building area of 6,309 and living area of 5,034
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity connected
Natural gas connected
Water connected
Other
Pets allowed with no restrictions
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Rare opportunities like this don't come around often. Perfectly positioned in the heart of Downtown Boca Raton, this exceptional 80' x 108' homesite offers the ideal canvas to create a one-of-a-kind luxury residence in one of South Florida's most sought-after neighborhoods. Whether you're an end user dreaming of building your forever home, an investor seeking a premier development opportunity, or a builder looking for your next standout project, this property checks every box. Just a short stroll from the energy and excitement of Mizner Park, you'll enjoy world-class restaurants, boutique shopping, luxury entertainment, art galleries, and year-round events, all while being tucked away on a quiet residential street. Located only three blocks from Palmetto Park Road, you'll have effortless access to downtown Boca's best attractions without the noise or traffic of a main thoroughfare. The possibilities are extraordinary. Build a spectacular custom estate of 6,000+ square feet spanning up to three stories, complete with expansive outdoor living spaces, resort-style pool, rooftop terrace, guest suite, home theater, wine room, gym, or whatever your vision inspires. To make the process even easier, build-ready architectural plans are available, allowing you to fast-track construction, or choose from custom build-to-suit options tailored to your exact lifestyle. A fixed-price construction contract is also available, providing cost certainty and a streamlined path from concept to completion. With downtown Boca Raton continuing to experience tremendous growth and demand, this is more than just a vacant lot—it's an opportunity to create something truly exceptional in one of the city's most prestigious and walkable locations. Bring your architect, bring your builder, or let us introduce you to a team that can make your dream home a reality. Opportunities like this are increasingly rare—secure your place in the heart of Downtown Boca Raton today.
Public Records
Sep 7, 2022
Sold
$1,700,000
$338/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 27, 1988
Sold
$83,500
$17/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1983
Sold
$69,000
$14/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,500 (−15.3%)
$1,314,173
2024
$26,574 (+6.7%)
$1,433,375 + $108,082
$1,541,457
2023
$24,904 (+968.8%)
$1,433,375 + $108,082
$1,541,457
2022
$2,330 (+1.6%)
2021
$2,294 (+5.1%)
2020
$2,183 (+0.2%)
2019
$2,178 (+7.2%)
2018
$2,032 (+1.7%)
2017
$1,998 (+1.3%)
2016
$1,972 (−1.4%)
2015
$2,000 (−0.3%)
2014
$2,006 (+1.7%)
2013
$1,973 (+0.7%)
2012
$1,960 (+2.7%)
2011
$1,909
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
80 ft.
Lot depth
110 ft.
Lot size
8,608 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Palm Beach County
APN
06434720180230110
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
R1D
Single-Family Residential Districts
The purpose, intent and methods underlying the comprehensive zoning plan of the city are set forth in section 28-3, and the same are hereby declared applicable to this article and are herewith restated and reaffirmed and made part hereof. It is further declared the intent and purpose of this article to provide and protect suitable locations and good environments for a cross section of single-family housing types and accommodations including those for lower middle income groups, which are needed and marketable in the several single-family residential districts of this city, and to provide reasonable opportunity for owner occupancy of individual single-family residential units.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Wastewater treatment
Water cleansing
Storage
And conveyance
Recreation
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 27 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Boca Raton, FL • 33432
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 255 NE 3rd St
$5,608,213
$182K under list price of $5.79M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.2M to $6.8M.