Escondido is a gated residential subdivision in Boca Raton with 293 homes. Located near Lyons Road just south of Glades Road, the community offers an established residential setting with mature tropical landscaping, lakes, and convenient access to shopping, dining, recreation, and major roads.
Escondido Homes for Sale are primarily found in a neighborhood developed during the late 1970s, giving the community an established character and a streetscape shaped by decades of mature landscaping.
About Escondido
Escondido is a single-family residential subdivision with concrete-block homes situated on relatively spacious properties. The neighborhood includes landscaped streets, lakes, and common areas, creating a traditional Boca Raton residential setting.
Its location near Lyons Road and Glades Road provides access to everyday conveniences in western and central Boca Raton. Florida’s Turnpike, Town Center at Boca Raton, Uptown Boca, local restaurants and shopping are all accessible from the surrounding area.
History of Escondido
Escondido was developed in the late 1970s as Boca Raton expanded westward with established residential neighborhoods. Homes in the subdivision reflect the construction patterns of that era, while many properties have since been renovated or updated.
The neighborhood retains its original residential character, with mature landscaping, established streets, lakes, and common areas contributing to its present-day setting.
Amenities
Escondido’s amenities and community features include:
Gated community with a guardhouse and security
Lakes and maintained common areas
Tropical landscaping throughout the neighborhood
Homeowners association
Nearby shopping, dining, parks, and recreational facilities
Convenient access to Florida’s Turnpike and major Boca Raton roads
The community association maintains the common areas and lake, with HOA fees also covering security-related services.
Nearby public and commercial amenities add to the location, including Town Center at Boca Raton, Uptown Boca, local parks, restaurants, and the beaches east of the community.
Key Details
Community type: Established residential subdivision
Total homes: 293
Property types: Single-family homes
Gated status: Yes
Club membership: No
HOA: Yes
Location: Boca Raton, Florida
Major nearby roads: Lyons Road and Glades Road
Regional access: Florida’s Turnpike and major Boca Raton roadways
Nearby Communities
Sandalfoot Cove is a much larger established residential area west of Boca Raton, located along the Lyons Road corridor. It contains numerous smaller neighborhoods and offers access to shopping, dining, parks, recreation, and Florida’s Turnpike.
Boca Chase is another established West Boca Raton subdivision with approximately 1,400 homes and multiple smaller neighborhoods. It is non-gated and includes sections with pools, clubhouses, recreational facilities, lakes, and landscaped common areas.
Boca Winds is an established West Boca Raton community of approximately 800 single-family homes organized across eight sections. It offers a non-gated neighborhood setting with lakes, mature landscaping, recreational facilities, and convenient access to Palmetto Park Road and Florida’s Turnpike.
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Escondido Homes for Sale FAQs
Where is Escondido located in Boca Raton?
Escondido is located in Boca Raton near Lyons Road, just south of Glades Road. The neighborhood provides convenient access to shopping, dining, recreation, and major roads throughout western and central Boca Raton. Florida’s Turnpike is also readily accessible from the surrounding area.
Is Escondido a gated community?
Yes. Escondido is a gated residential subdivision with a guardhouse and security services. The homeowners association also maintains the community’s common areas and lake.
Does Escondido require club membership?
No. Escondido does not require country club membership. It is a residential subdivision with its own homeowners association rather than a private country club community.
What types of homes are available in Escondido?
Escondido is primarily a single-family home community. The neighborhood was developed in the late 1970s, and its homes reflect an established residential character with mature landscaping and lakes throughout the subdivision.
What is near Escondido?
Escondido is close to Lyons Road and Glades Road, with convenient access to shopping, restaurants, parks, Town Center at Boca Raton, Uptown Boca, Florida’s Turnpike, and the beaches. Its central-west Boca Raton location also places several established residential communities within the surrounding area.
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