Toll Brothers wants to turn the long-closed Hidden Valley Golf Course into a gated community of 67 single-family homes. The plan still needs a rezoning, and some neighbors are pushing back.
Key Takeaways
- Toll Brothers has proposed 67 single-family homes on the former Hidden Valley Golf Course, a roughly 55-acre site in Boca Raton.
- The project needs a rezoning from recreation to residential and remains under city review as case UC-25-04 (PZCPM-2025-00004).
- Some neighbors oppose the plan, echoing a 2018 effort that helped block an earlier proposal on the same land.
One of Boca Raton's last large infill sites may finally get a second life. The long-dormant Hidden Valley Golf Course in Boca Raton has sat unused for nearly two decades, and national homebuilder Toll Brothers now wants to redevelop it into a residential community. According to the South Florida Business Journal, the plan calls for 67 single-family homes on the roughly 55-acre property, pending a rezoning and city approval.
What is Toll Brothers planning for Hidden Valley?
The proposal would place 67 single-family homes on the former golf course at 7601 East Country Club Boulevard. Each home lot would span roughly 8,250 square feet, and the plan includes community amenities such as a clubhouse, lakes, a pool, a playground, and pickleball courts. To move forward, the plan needs to change the property's land-use designation from Recreation and Open Space to Residential Low and rezone it from Recreation to Single-Family Residential. The application (case UC-25-04, PZCPM-2025-00004) was filed by the Boca Raton Executive Country Club Corp with planning firm Kimley-Horn, and it would work out to a low density of about 1.22 homes per acre.
The homes would likely echo Toll Brothers' nearby Meravita at Boca Raton community, with Mediterranean and contemporary styles, open-concept layouts, and high-end finishes, though the builder has not released final designs, home sizes, or pricing. If the rezoning is approved, construction could begin as early as 2026, with homes potentially reaching the market in 2027 or 2028.
Why does the Hidden Valley site matter?
The Hidden Valley Golf Course has been closed since 2006, and a fire destroyed its clubhouse in 2010, leaving the land as open green space for nearly 20 years. It is one of the last large developable parcels in Boca Raton, a city where limited land and steady demand keep the housing market competitive.
Redeveloping shuttered golf courses has become a regional pattern, from Broward's Coral Edge townhome plan to other Palm Beach County courses eyed for housing. For a builder like Toll Brothers, an infill site surrounded by established neighborhoods and close to top schools, shopping, and beaches is both rare and valuable.
What is the community response and rezoning status?
Local reaction has been mixed. Some residents welcome the project for replacing a long-abandoned site and potentially lifting nearby home values, while others worry about traffic, density, and the loss of open space. A neighborhood group, the Hidden Valley Guardians, has organized against the rezoning and circulated a petition.
This is not the first attempt. Back in 2018, the city's Planning and Zoning Board rejected an earlier plan to build about 101 homes on the same course, siding with neighbors who wanted the land kept as recreation. The current Toll Brothers application is smaller at 67 homes, and it remains in the city's review process, with public hearings still to come. Residents can follow updates through the City of Boca Raton.
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What could this mean for the Boca Raton housing market?
If approved, 67 new luxury homes would add rare new-construction inventory to a tight Boca Raton housing market. Buyers increasingly prefer modern layouts and energy-efficient features that older homes often lack, so a Toll Brothers community could draw strong interest and influence pricing on surrounding streets. It could also set a precedent for redeveloping other underused sites in a city known for its luxury country-club living.
For now, the outcome depends on the rezoning, so anyone tracking Hidden Valley should watch the city's upcoming hearings closely. Our team, which ranks among the top-selling agents in Boca Raton, continues to monitor the site and what it could mean for nearby homeowners and buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hidden Valley project in Boca Raton?
Toll Brothers is proposing to redevelop the former Hidden Valley Golf Course into a gated community of 67 single-family homes. The roughly 55-acre site at 7601 East Country Club Boulevard would also include amenities like a clubhouse, lakes, a pool, and pickleball courts, pending city approval.
How many homes will Toll Brothers build at Hidden Valley?
The current application proposes 67 single-family homes on the roughly 55-acre former golf course, a low density of about 1.22 homes per acre. Home lots would be about 8,250 square feet each. Earlier discussions referenced larger numbers, but the plan on file with the City of Boca Raton is for 67 homes.
When could construction begin on the Hidden Valley homes?
If the City of Boca Raton approves the rezoning, construction could begin as early as 2026. Under that timeline, finished homes could reach the market in 2027 or 2028, though the schedule depends on the outcome of the review and public hearings.
What kind of homes will Toll Brothers build?
Toll Brothers is expected to build luxury single-family homes similar to its nearby Meravita community, with Mediterranean and contemporary styles and high-end finishes. Sizes have not been finalized, but comparable Toll Brothers homes typically range from about 2,000 to more than 4,000 square feet.
Is the Hidden Valley project approved yet?
No. The project is still under review by the City of Boca Raton and needs to change its land-use designation and zoning from recreation to residential before it can proceed. Public hearings are part of the process, and neighborhood groups have voiced opposition, so the outcome is still undecided.
Local help for Boca Raton buyers, sellers, and investors
Whether you are buying near Hidden Valley, selling in a competitive market, or tracking how new development shapes values, it helps to work with a team that follows Boca Raton real estate closely. Reach out to The Mastropieri Group, Realtors® in Boca Raton, or call (561) 544-7000 for practical, hands-on guidance across South Florida.
Editor's note: This article was updated in September 2026 to correct the number of homes in Toll Brothers' proposed plan to 67 single-family residences, per the City of Boca Raton's project record.
Posted by Larry Mastropieri
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