Zip code 33428 is located west of Lyons Road, south of Glades Road, and north of Loxahatchee Road. Many neighborhoods can be found here including Mission Bay, Boca Falls, Boca Winds, Loggers’ Run, Avalon, Vineyards, Boca Woods, Boca Lago, and Boca Dunes. The area is close to shopping and the South County Regional Park.
Boca Falls
Boca Falls is a gated community with manned entrances at the far west end of Glades Road and Palmetto Park Road. The community has a clubhouse with a new exercise room, full-size basketball courts and several tennis courts. There is also a large resort-style pool and kiddie pool as well as a covered playground. There are sidewalks and biking paths and a private entry for the elementary school. Students attend Waters Edge Elementary School, Loggers’ Run Middle School and West Boca Raton High School.
The beautiful home at 12295 Cascades Point Drive sold for $700,000. It has 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in 3254 sq. feet of living space. The master bedroom is located on the first floor. The large master bath has dual sinks and separate shower and tub. The backyard has an in-ground pool overlooking the lake. Located on the cul de sac, the home was built in 1997.
This is a high price for a house of this size in Boca Falls and good news for sellers in the near future. The house was previously purchased in 2007 for $680K, before the market fell. Our information indicates the sellers invested a lot in upgrades including top of the line appliances (including two dishwashers), custom cabinets and a summer kitchen.
21473 Halstead Drive sold for $575,000. It has 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. It’s a similar model to the $700K house above, but the location is not as good. It has no waterfront, is not on a cul de sac, and its backyard faces Boca Falls Drive through a hedge.
12220 Kenton Way sold for $645,000. It has 5 bedrooms and 3.1 bathrooms in nearly 3500 square feet on one floor. It is in Crystal Pointe, one of the two premium subdivisions in Boca Falls. It does have a lake view but the location is at the entrance to the subdivision meaning somewhat more traffic both in and out and along Boca Falls Drive.
Boca Winds
Boca Winds is a sister community to Boca Falls, also at the far west end of Palmetto Park Road, on the south side. The southern edge of the community borders the Loxahatchee Canal and Broward County. Community amenities include a clubhouse, basketball and tennis courts, a pool and sidewalks. Students attend Waters Edge Elementary School, Loggers’ Run Middle School and West Boca Raton High School. Unlike Boca Falls there is no gate.
The contemporary home at 12642 Maypan Drive sold for $450,000. It has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in 2531 sq. feet of living space. The 4 bedrooms are all on the second floor. The kitchen is modern and there is marble flooring throughout the first floor. There is also a 3 car garage. The backyard features a screened in pool and fenced in yard with a view of the lake.
12757 Spikerush Circle sold for $421,000. It has 4 bedrooms and 2.1 bathrooms.
Palma Vista
Palma Vista is a gated community located south of Glades on the east side of US-441, a short walk from West Boca Medical Center. Amenities include a new clubhouse, exercise room and community pool. There are also sidewalks and tennis courts. Students go to Sandpiper Shores Elementary School, Eagles Landing Middle School and Olympic Heights Community High School.
The large home at 9779 Palma Vista Way sold for $666,500. It has 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms in 3749 sq. feet of living space. The home was built in 2002. The kitchen has granite counter tops, an island, 2 wall ovens, stainless steel appliances and a walk in pantry. The resort style backyard has a heated pool and hot tub and overlooks the lake.
Mission Bay
The Mission Bay development is just west of US-441 on both sides of Glades Road. The south side of Glades Road is in zip code 33428 and is covered in this article. The north side is in zip code 33498 and is covered in our articles about that zip code.
11065 Harbour Springs Circle in Mission Bay sold for $425,000. It has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in 2451 sq. feet of living space.
10516 Mendocino Lane in Mission Bay sold for $440,000. It has 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in 2872 sq. feet of living space.
20971 Avenul Run in a gated section of Mission Bay sold for $415,00. It has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in 2439 sq. feet of living space.
10848 La Salinas Circle in Mission Bay sold for $445,000. It has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in 2521 sq. feet of living space.
Other Neighborhoods
10766 River Glen Drive in Boca Woods Country Club sold for $400,000. It has 3 bedrooms and 3.1 bathrooms in 3390 sq. feet of living space.
22135 Braddock Place in Lexington Home Estates sold for $525,000. It has 7 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms in 3740 sq. feet of living space.
9729 Vineyard Court in Vineyards sold for $425,000. It has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in 2648 sq. feet of living space.
22315 Solitude Drive in Winding Lakes of Loggers Run sold for $550,000. It has 5 bedrooms and 3.1 bathrooms in 4087 sq. feet of living space.
21094 Sweetwater Lane in Winding Lakes sold for $550,000. It has 4 bedrooms and 2.1 bathrooms in 2917 sq. feet of living space.
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Stabbing in Logger's Run
On Sunday several readers reported an incident to us in the Country Landings I subdivision of Logger’s Run. We were told there were vehicles from Fire Rescue, PBSO, and two people were taken from a house at Country Sound Court by ambulance. We also heard that a house on Sutters Lane was blocked off by crime scene tape for several hours. The house at Country Sound Court was also taped off.
We contacted PBSO. Initially they told us it was a Broward Sheriff’s Office case and they were only assisting. When we contacted BSO they told us it was a PBSO case. Yesterday we got a more complete answer from PBSO:
On Sunday, June 28, 2015, just before 6 pm, deputies responded to the 11000 block of Country Sound Court, Logger’s Run, in reference to two individuals being stabbed. The complainant/victim told the 911 call-taker that they were stabbed during a fight that occurred in Deerfield Beach. Upon arrival, deputies discovered that both individuals had been stabbed. Both were transported to Delray Community Medical Center via PBC Fire Rescue personnel.
Broward County Sheriff’s Office detectives responded to investigate only to learn from one of the victim’s that the two were stabbed in Boca Raton. VCD/Homicide was contacted at 8:30 pm to adopt the investigation. Deputies learned that crime scene actually occurred in the 21000 block of Sutters Lane, Boca Raton. One victim was interviewed and it was learned that both were stabbed after he and the other victim stopped at the location to settle a debt with one of the residents. This case is active and open.
We see one previous arrest from the Sutters Lane address, a drug case last year. That case is still pending (most recently he was rejected from drug court) and the individual may also have a misdemeanor battery charge from last year that did not involve an arrest and appears to be getting resolved with a diversion program. We’re not sure that’s the same person because the year in the birth date is different, though all the other identifying information appears the same and he has the same attorney.
The property is owned by a couple who bought the place in 2001 and appear to live there.
The victims have not been identified and it does not appear that any arrest has been made yet.
Recent Home Sales in Avalon Estates, Boca Falls and Boca Winds
Zip code 33428 is located west of Lyons Road, south of Glades Road, and north of Loxahatchee Road and the county line. Many neighborhoods can be found here including Mission Bay, Boca Falls, Boca Winds, Loggers’ Run, Avalon, Vineyards, Boca Woods, Boca Lago, and Boca Dunes. The area is close to shopping and the South County Regional Park.
Avalon Estates
Avalon Estates is a gated community just east of 441 on Palmetto Park Road. Amenities include a clubhouse, basketball courts, playground and sidewalks. Students attend Sandpiper Shores Elementary, Eagles Landing Middle School and Olympic Heights Community High School.
This contemporary home at 9562 Parkview Avenue was sold by our brokerage for $500,000. It has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in 2778 sq. feet of living space. Built in 1998. It has a large screened in-ground pool and garden views.
The master bedroom is in on the ground floor and has a new bathroom with double vanities, shower and whirlpool spa. The kitchen was recently remodeled and has new stainless steel appliances.
Boca Falls
Boca Falls is a gated community with manned entrances west of 441 between Glades Road and Palmetto Park Road. The community has a clubhouse with a new exercise room, a full-size basketball courts and several tennis courts. There is also a large resort-style pool and kiddie pool as well as a covered playground. There are amazing sidewalks and biking paths and a private entry for the elementary school. Students attend Waters Edge Elementary School, Loggers’ Run Middle School and West Boca Raton High School.
The ranch home at 21404 Shannon Ridge Way in Boca Falls sold for $550,000. It has 4 bedrooms plus office and 3 full bathrooms in 2772 sq. feet of living space. The home has lake views and a large heated pool with waterfall and spa. There is a large screend in porch as well. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and the house has an open floor plan. Built in 1997.
The beautiful home at 12403 Rockledge Circle sold for $618,000. It has 6 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in 3119 sq. feet of living space. The home has an upgraded kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The living room and bathrooms have plantation shutters. The large patio and pool have views of the lake.
Two homes almost next to each other sold in the Majestic Bay subdivision on Torbay Drive.
12678 Torbay Drive sold for $575,000. It has 4 bedrooms and 2.1 bathrooms in 3042 sq. feet of living space.
12662 Torbay Drive sold for $525,000. It has 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in 3136 sq. feet of living space.
Also 21681 Fall River Drive sold for $566,161. It has 4 bedrooms and 3.1 bathrooms in 3488 sq. feet of living space.
Boca Winds
Boca Winds is a large community west of 441 on Palmetto Park Road. Community amenities include a clubhouse, basketball and tennis courts, a pool and sidewalks. Students attend Waters Edge Elementary School, Loggers’ Run Middle School and West Boca Raton High School.
The home at 12617 Lady Fern Circle sold for $480,000. It has 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in 2890 sq. feet of living space. The home has lake views and is located on a cul-de-sac. The kitchen has a butler’s pantry featuring stainless steel appliances, granite counter and cherry cabinets. Note that on some maps the street shows as Ladyfern (one word) rather than Lady Fern.
The two story home at 21958 Palm Grass Drive sold for $405,000. It has 5 bedrooms and 3.1 bathrooms in 2890 sq. feet of living space. The corner lot has views of the lake and a tiled patio. The open floor plan has french doors out to the patio. The master bathroom has double vanities, a separate shower and tub.
Palma Vista
Palma Vista is a small neighborhood on the east side of 441, north of West Boca Medical Center, and not far south of Westwinds of Boca (the Home Depot plaza).
9784 Palma Vista Way in Palma Vista sold for $470,000. It has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in 3100 square feet, all on one floor.
9761 Palma Vista Way sold for $530,000. It has 5 bedrooms and 4 and a half bathrooms in 4400 square feet on two floors.
Other Neighborhoods
21020 Shady Vista in Indian Head (Logger’s Run) sold for $415,000. It has 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.
21929 Pine Bark Way in Arborwood (west side of Lyons Road, just north of Palmetto Park) sold for $405,000. The single story house has 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, in 3300 square feet.
10525 Wheelhouse Cir in the gated Regatta section of Mission Bay (south of Glades Road) sold for $420,000. It has 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms in 3300 square feet on two floors.
Can You Shoot a Coyote? Yes, but …
Readers have been contacting us about a coyote problem in various areas, especially Boca Winds and also in Logger’s Run. We recently shared a Boca Winds resident’s video on Facebook and it got a lot of attention:
7am in the broad daylight on Little Palm Lane in Waters Edge in Boca Winds. No fear, 4 grown men, sprinklers came on – wouldn’t leave. AND….my neighbor put that garbage out about 15mins before and I was out here changing tire when this Coyote appeared out of no where.
Posted by Ralph Peter on Thursday, May 21, 2015
In comments some readers have talked about trapping or shooting the coyote. Others seem horrified about that and sympathetic to the animal, saying for example that our houses have encroached on their natural habitat.
For starters, South Florida is not the coyote’s habitat. They are native to the western United States and not too popular there either as you can see from the photo at top. There might just be a reason that the Road Runner’s bad guy was Wile E. Coyote. Coyotes were first brought to Florida in the 1920s.
Most coyotes will keep their distance from us. This one seems unafraid of humans. It is a genuine danger not just to pets but also to children and even adults. There was a report ten days ago that a coyote attacked a man.
Florida law considers coyotes a “nuisance species.” You can shoot them under the right circumstances but you should be very careful about both legal and practical concerns. In the case of shooting a coyote, you need to be careful as stated above. To ensure your target is aimed correctly, you should take a look at reviews on two different scopes, primary arms vs vortex, for the best shot.
There are restrictions on when you can hunt various species. Coyotes are so bad that these restrictions do not apply. You can hunt them year-round. The “night and light” permit required for many species is also not required for coyotes. So as far as timing goes, you can shoot them any time. So if you’re looking to hunt coyotes in the near future, you may also wish to look into some new firearms to accompany your hunt, however, it’s always important to carry out some research into various reviews of your next firearm purchase. For example, you may wish to look into the Firearmblog – click here, or similar sites that can provide you with the necessary knowledge to make an informed decision on your new firearm before you buy.
Place is a whole different issue. Under Florida law you can fire a gun on your own property (typically for target shooting) and as long as the bullets don’t leave your property it’s legal. State law actually prohibits cities and counties from regulating that.
If the coyote is on your property and you shoot it, and you make sure all your bullets stay on your property, you should be fine. But when you live in the suburbs on small lots, it’s hard to do that. If you have your neighbor’s permission you should be able to shoot them on their lot as well. We’d suggest getting that permission in writing (an e-mail or text message is fine).
Of course the coyote may not be on your property when you encounter it. In the video the coyote is on a public street.
We contacted the Sheriff to ask about this and did not get much of an answer. They referred us to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. And of course when we looked this up on the FWC website, they recommend contacting local law enforcement.
The discharge of a firearm may be prohibited in some cities and residential areas, check with local law enforcement.
Practical Issues
If you are thinking about shooting a coyote we recommend extreme caution. As with any firearms situation, make sure you know what’s behind your target. No matter how good you are you might miss or the bullet might overpenetrate. You don’t want that bullet hitting any people or damaging your neighbor’s property. It may be helpful to shoot at a downward angle if the coyote is on grass. On pavement that bullet will ricochet so it’s still a potential problem. It may be worth using a scope if shooting a coyote with a high powered rifle. If you are shooting from a long distance, up to 1000 yards, then you can visit Optics Boss for more info on the best scope for that. There are many sites out there that could help with queries like this, so if you are still unsure what scope to use, you might want to check out one of many sites that can help you choose the right scope.
In reading about coyote hunting we’ve seen various recommendations about caliber and a lot of those suggest “centerfire” rifle cartridges like the .223. Typically these are in rural environments. The problem with such rifles in a suburban environment is that they have serious potential to penetrate walls.
It’s pretty common to hunt smaller game with the .22LR which is about as safe as you can get in terms of bad things that might happen with any misses. Some feel that the .22LR lacks stopping power, but we’d rather compromise on that than risk the negative consequences of what might happen with something more powerful.
Since “open carry” is generally illegal in Florida you’re probably not going to have a rifle on you when you encounter a coyote. More likely – if you have a CCW license – you’ll be carrying a pistol. Pistols can be difficult to shoot at a distance but this particular coyote seems to come very close to humans so you should be able to get a good shot. Most handgun calibers will be effective. Texas Governor Rick Perry killed a coyote with a .380.
As with rifles you have to know what’s beyond your target and we recommend shooting at a downward angle to minimize the risk of unintended damage from misses or overpenetrating rounds.
Dealing with the Aftermath
In an ideal world after such an incident you would call 911, explain everything to the deputies when they come to the scene, and it’ll all be okay. As a criminal defense attorney I’ve seen too much. I just don’t trust police and prosecutors. Some are good and some aren’t. The Sheriff’s non-answer to our question should make anyone uncomfortable.
If you shoot a coyote you are at risk for prosecution. From that perspective it’s safest to go straight home and secure your firearm. If deputies come to your house you should not let them in your house without a warrant and don’t talk to them without a lawyer (who will tell you not to talk to them anyway).
It may be wise to write down some notes about the incident to discuss with your attorney later if necessary. Write “For Attorney” at the top of the notes to make sure they’re protected by the attorney-client privilege (in case the police get a warrant and find them).
If you’re not comfortable with the above then you probably should not shoot that coyote and may want to reconsider carrying a firearm at all.
Body Found Hanging Near Logger's Run: Possible Suicide
Multiple readers reported to us about a serious incident near Logger’s Run Middle School. Around 4:30 pm we started hearing about a substantial police presence at the intersection of Palmetto Park Road and Ponderosa. Those reports indicated as many as twelve PBSO cars, a crime scene van, and a fire truck.
Police were seen talking to numerous people on the side of the road, including school kids.
Multiple sources have indicated that a body was found hanging on a nature trail on the northeast corner of the intersection. Initially we heard that it was a “kid” but we are now getting more sources indicating that the individual found was a male, age 21.
We have made multiple efforts to get answers from the Sheriff but we haven’t gotten any response. It’s likely that they’re trying to inform next of kin before making any public statement.
Update: PBSO informs us that this was a suicide.
Most of our sources indicate this appears to be a suicide, and that the hanging was done with a dog leash.
Update: Initially we reported the missing dogs might be related. It now appears they were not.
It may or may not be related, but we were notified by a reader that she found two loose dogs in Country Landings III, which is about a mile north of the location.
