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Compound Privacy · 37 Lots Fixed · Est. Early 2000s · Kenco Communities
Stone Creek Ranch
Guard-Gated · 37-Estate Fixed Supply · Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
Total Residences
37
ENTRY PRICE
$14M+
Sales / Year
~5
Security
24/7 Armed
A · The Identifier
37 Lots. Fixed Supply.
No Expansion Capacity.
Founded in the early 2000s by developer Ken Endelson of Kenco Communities, Stone Creek Ranch represents the pinnacle of quiet luxury in western Delray Beach. Spanning 187 acres of former agricultural reserve land, this highly restrictive enclave contains a fixed supply of exactly 37 custom-built estate lots.
The community bypasses the high-traffic country club model, opting instead for a landscape-led master plan designed by Krent Wieland. The resulting environment features a dramatic stone gatehouse, a triple-arched stone bridge, and 70 acres of pristine lakes and environmental preserves.
With an active price spectrum ranging from $21.9M to $55M+, this guard-gated development has become a premier destination for tax migration. High-profile residents find absolute privacy, secure physical boundaries, and a supply-locked market that acts as a secure vehicle for wealth preservation.
“Historical provenance, bridge-free bay access, and urban walkability — in a single address.”
B · Technical Data Sheet
| Access Type | Terrestrial via a single guard-gated security portal off Lyons Road. |
| Security |
24/7 armed gatehouse, roving patrols, and mandatory buyer criminal background checks. |
| Total Properties | 37 custom estate lots (strictly fixed supply). |
| Acreage | 187 acres total (includes 70 acres of water and environmental preserves). |
| Living Area Range | ~6,500 sq. ft. to over 22,000+ sq. ft. |
| Architectural Styles | Modern Mediterranean, transitional contemporary, custom European compounds |
| Entry Price | ~$14M to $21.9M (based on recent off-market and active listings) |
| Median Sales Price | $23,500,000 |
| Avg. Price / Sq. Ft. | ~$1,325/sq. ft. (historic closed) to $2,796/sq. ft. (active premium spec builds) |
| Annual Liquidity | ~5 transactions per year |
| HOA Dues | ~$1,700 to $3,500+ per month (tiered by property size) |
| Tax Jurisdiction | Unincorporated Palm Beach County (exempt from municipal city property taxes) |
| Zoning / Building | Agricultural Reserve (AGR); strict Architectural Review Committee (ARC) covenants |
C · Nautical Specifications & Air Connectivity
Inland by Design. Compound Security by Structure.
Air connectivity is handled primarily through two FBOs within the greater Miami-Dade network:
|
Airport |
Distance |
Infrastructure / FBO Capability |
|
Boca Raton Airport (BCT) |
~7 miles (~10–15 min) |
Designated FBO (Fixed Base Operator) for private jets; accommodates heavy corporate aircraft |
|
Palm Beach International (PBI) |
~19 miles (~30 min) |
Medium commercial hub with dedicated executive terminals and FBO facilities |
|
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) |
~32 miles (~40 min) |
Major international airport; secondary luxury FBO services |
|
Miami International Airport (MIA) |
~54 miles (~55 min) |
Global commercial gateway; primary backup for long-haul intercontinental routes |
The School Factor
Elite Education Proximity
Delray Beach & Boca Raton Corridor.
The community’s strategic location on the border of Delray Beach and Boca Raton provides streamlined access to top educational institutions. Families benefit from highly convenient commutes to premier private preparatory schools that are renowned for academic and college-preparatory excellence.
|
School |
Distance |
Profile |
|
Saint Andrew's School |
~6–7 miles (~12–15 min) |
Grades PK–12 |
|
Pine Crest School (Boca Raton) |
~10 miles (~15–18 min) |
Grades PK–8 |
|
American Heritage School |
~12–15 min |
Grades PK–12 |
E · Lifestyle & Strategic Distances
Estate Self–Sufficiency.
No Clubhouse by Design.
Stone Creek Ranch rejects the traditional clubhouse-centric model, prioritizing private, estate-level self-sufficiency over shared public spaces. Shared amenities are intentionally minimal. Daily life centers on individual resort-style amenities: customized auto galleries, wellness spas, and private sports courts. The design philosophy ensures residents rarely encounter transient traffic within the gates.
🚶
The Promenade
🎾
The Pavilion
🌊
70-Acre Lake Network
| Coconut Grove Commercial Strip | < 5 min walk — Commodore Plaza; Main Highway dining and retail |
| Coral Gables / Miracle Mile | ~10 min — Upscale dining, international consulates, commercial district |
| Village of Merrick Park | ~12 min — Luxury retail (Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom); Hillstone, Yard House |
| Bal Harbour Shops | ~30 min — Chanel, Dior, Prada; Miami's definitive ultra-luxury retail corridor |
| Miami Design District | ~20 min — Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Cartier; Cipriani |
| Brickell / Financial Core | ~15 min — Four Seasons, Cipriani, Brickell City Centre |
| Downtown Miami / Wynwood | ~15 min |
| Mercy Hospital | ~5 min — Full acute-care facility; closest to The Moorings |
| Baptist Health South Florida | ~15 min — Flagship system; concierge medicine programs available |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center | ~25 min — Tertiary care; concierge/executive health programs |
| Biscayne Bay Yacht Club (est. 1887) | ~5 min — One of Florida's oldest private maritime clubs |
| Coral Reef Yacht Club | ~5 min — On shores of Biscayne Lagoon, near Dinner Key Marina |
F · Comparative Summary
Asset Overview
| Privacy Level | Extreme — Single Entry, 24/7 Armed | Roving patrols · Mandatory buyer criminal background check |
| Architectural Vibe |
Modern MediterraneanTransitional ContemporaryCustom European
|
6,500–22,000+ sq. ft. estate compounds |
| Nautical Profile | Inland — No Deep Water Dockage | 70-acre closed lake network · Defensive structural buffer |
| Fixed Supply | 37 Lots — No Expansion Possible | Agricultural Reserve zoning · Scarcest footprint in Palm Beach County |
| HOA | Mandatory · $1,700–$3,500+ / month | Security · Landscaping · Infrastructure · No club fees |
| Entry Price | $14M – $55M+ | Median sale $23.5M · Premium spec builds $50M–$55M |
| School Access | Saint Andrew's, Pine Crest, American Heritage | All within ~12–18 min |
| Air Access (FBO) | Boca Raton BCT ~10–15 min | PBI ~30 min · FLL ~40 min · MIA ~55 min |
| Tax Jurisdiction | Unincorporated Palm Beach County — Exempt from municipal city taxes | No state income tax · Maximum Tax Migration advantage |
| Key Differentiator | 37-lot fixed supply + compound-style security with mandatory buyer background checks + unincorporated Palm Beach County tax exemption | |
Data Sources: Palm Beach County public records, Southeast Florida MLS, Kenco Communities, and verified FBO distance guides. All pricing reflects active market conditions as of 2025–2026 and is subject to change. For off-market inquiries, direct engagement with a qualified South Florida luxury advisor is recommended.