Located in the western portion of Palm Beach County lies Loxahatchee Florida which is an Unincorporated community which is known to the locals as The Lox. Known for having loose rules and large lots to build your dream home on, Loxahatchee is perfect for residents who want some piece and quite yet still close to the big city.
Local Information About Loxahatchee
This community took its name from the Loxahatchee River and is home to the Lion Country Safari which offers visitor a drive-through safari park. The Post Office is also Named Loxahatchee which serves this Palm Beach County area of 33470. Perhaps the most rural area with proximity to West Palm Beach, Loxahatchee offers residents a great place to call home with all the benefits of living near a big city.
Schools In Loxahatchee
You will find five elementary schools , two middle schools and one high school located within the city limits of Loxahatchee, Fl. For more information on the schools that serve the community visit Palm Beach County Schools
Living The Lox Life
Most locals call living in the area Lox Life as a term for living in Loxahatchee Florida and its just a way of life from the pros and cons of living in the area. Living here is not for everyone and not everyone is meant to live anywhere else but here.
Most residents remember the good old days when it was less crowded and more of a true country living and this is why they moved here in the first place to get out of the big city environment in nearby cities like West Palm Beach and other heavily populated areas of South Florida.
Residents enjoy the laid back rules of living here from being able to grow a garden to having relaxed city codes if you want to build a pole barn or workshop for your toys including boats and RV’s where most big cities are much stricter when it comes to limitations about building additional structures on your property.
Pros of Living In The Lox
Living in Loxahatchee has some advantages including large 1+ acre lots to build your dream home or plenty of room to keep all your toys including boats, RV’s or you car collection. You can build an additional garage or workshop for all of belongings including your care collection or just the junk that adds up over the years.
Cons of Living In The Lox
That aren’t many cons too living in Loxahatchee other than getting used to living on a dirt road even though there are many roads that are paved today compared to 20 + years ago, having well water and dealing with septic tank problems from time to time. But in all honesty the pros outweigh most of the cons when living in Loxahatchee, Fl.
Real Estate For Sale In Loxahatchee
There is plenty of real estate for sale in Loxahatchee including land and single family homes.
Choosing a new home or resale home, The Acreage, Loxahatchee Groves or one of the new communities including Westlake or Arden will be the hardest decision to make.
Homes For Sale In Loxahatchee Florida
One of the best parts of living in Loxahatchee Florida is the different types of homes for sale you will find. Whether you are looking for a fixer upper or a new construction home you will find many homes for sale in Loxahatchee that will fit your needs and budget.
When you are ready to start searching for the perfect place to call home in The Lox you can start your search by clicking Homes For Sale In Loxahatchee Florida to explore a variety of real estate in the area.
Non HOA VS Mandatory HOA Neighborhoods
Life in Loxahatchee Florida has surely changed over the years where you only had to choose between a 1 acre lot or larger lot in the area. Today you have a two new areas to consider which include Westlake and Arden which are both part of an Home Owners Association where as living in Loxahatchee in general you have no hoa rules to abide by.
Westlake
The Westlake neighborhood is actual a city within Loxahatchee Florida that offers multiple gated neighborhoods with plenty of activities and amenities like a clubhouse, resort style pool, fitness center, dog parks and so much more. This is a mandatory Home Owners Association community and all homes for sale sit on much smaller lot sizes ranging from 1/8 – just under a 1/4 acre in size.
Arden
The Arden neighborhood is another newer community located farther west in Loxahatchee Florida that offers multiple neighborhoods with similar lot sizes as Westlake. The Arden neighborhood is a 24 hour manned gated community with amenities including a clubhouse, resort style pool, lakes, fitness center and the famous 5 acre Arden Farm. You will be required to pay monthly home owners association dues in this community just like Westlake.
The Acreage
Better know to most locals who have lived in Loxahatchee for many years still refer to this area as The Acreage which is an Unincorporated area of Palm Beach County where all the lots are 1 acre or larger and there are NO HOA which is why many of the current residents moved here in the first place. You can have goats, a garden, park your RV or Boat with no rules to impede your way of life.
Land For Sale In Loxahatchee Florida
One of the benefits of moving to Loxahatchee Florida is being able to buy a 1+ acre lot to someday build your dream home on. Land for sale in Loxahatchee Florida has surely gotten more expensive over the last few years and compared to other nearby Palm Beach areas its still a reasonable price for land in the area. If you are considering buying to build your dream home on the future or immediately Rogers Realty Group can help connect you with some of the best builders in the area.
Questions About Loxahatchee Florida?
If you have any questions about Buying, Selling or Leasing a home In Loxahatchee Florida, I encourage you to reach out to David Rogers by phone 561.660.0154 or send an Email.
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