Home and property
Boca Raton's Old Floresta puts Mizner-era homes into the permit file
Old Floresta gives Boca Raton a house-scale historic district where design, charm, and exterior project review meet.
Boca Raton is easy to picture as beaches, shopping, golf, and newer South Florida polish. Old Floresta adds a quieter house story.
The neighborhood is tied to Boca’s older design identity. Houses, trees, streets, and Mizner-era style make it feel different from a plain coastal suburb. The Historic Preservation Board works with local historic sites and districts. The Certificate of Appropriateness checklist points to Old Floresta and Pearl City as designated historic districts.
The charm is not only a sidewalk view. For some properties, outside work may need historic review before the permit file moves forward. A gate, driveway, window, addition, sign, paint choice, hardscape plan, or demolition idea can become more than a contractor question.
If you are buying or fixing up a place in Old Floresta, check the district map, permit record, COA path, survey, and past approvals. The older look is part of the value. The paper trail helps show how that look is kept.
Where to see it
Old Floresta and Boca Raton historic district materials. Check the city Historic Preservation Board, COA forms, current agendas, and property records before planning exterior work.
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Official sources
- City of Boca Raton - Historic Preservation Board
- City of Boca Raton - Certificate of Appropriateness Checklist
Last checked against these sources: July 5, 2026.
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