5 Palms

The Roebling Research Desk · October 2026

5 Palms is a small mixed-use condominium at 455 East Palmetto Park Road. The building contains 16 residences above ground-floor commercial space, giving it a notably different scale from Boca Raton's larger downtown complexes. Its location places the apartment collection near the eastern side of downtown, on the route toward the Intracoastal and beach.

Completed in 2008, the project was built by Miller Construction and developed by Calvin and Dana Haddad. The small number of homes and the architectural treatment of the entrance and recreation level are central to its identity.

At a glance

• Address: 455 East Palmetto Park Road
• Municipality: Boca Raton
• Ownership: Condominium
• Completed: 2008
• Residential collection: 16 condominiums
• Signature feature: Second-floor recreation level with a stainless-steel pool

A compact urban building

Miller Construction describes a nine-story structure with two residences per floor and approximately 5,000 square feet of ground-floor retail. The building was constructed on a tight site, which helps explain its vertical arrangement and the close relationship between its residential and commercial components.

The original entrance treatment includes Turkish stone outside and Venetian plaster and a water-wall feature in the lobby. These details establish a more intimate arrival than the extensive grounds and long approach found at some coastal condominiums. The experience is that of a small urban building rather than a residential resort campus.

Plans and ceiling heights

The County identifies the property legally as Palmetto Fifth Avenue Condominium and also records the 5 Palms name. Legal Unit 16, associated with the 9E mailing address, has 2,821 square feet and three bedrooms in the property record. That example illustrates one home rather than defining the collection's full size range.

The contractor's account identifies loft ceilings reaching up to 18 feet on the top floor. That feature is specific to the upper configuration and should not be generalized to every apartment. Ceiling height, window placement and room depth work together: a tall living area can feel very different from a conventional room with the same floor area.

Recreation and practical ownership

The second-floor recreation area includes glass-tile finishes and a stainless-steel pool. A parking deck serves owners and visitors. These facilities provide a compact set of shared amenities within a building whose broader lifestyle depends on downtown Boca.

A purchase comparison should include parking assignments, storage and the allocation of shared costs between residential and commercial uses. With a small ownership base, the current budget and capital schedule help explain the practical cost of maintaining the building and its common facilities.

Nearby alternatives

200 East offers a larger downtown condominium on the same corridor. 327 Royal Palm provides another small collection with large apartments, while The Meridian moves the comparison to the beachside end of Palmetto Park Road.

Explore the Boca Raton collection, or contact The Roebling Team for a focused property comparison and an introduction to a licensed local Compass agent.