Chalfonte

The Roebling Research Desk · October 2026

Chalfonte is a pair of beachfront condominium towers at 500 and 550 South Ocean Boulevard. The Atlantic lies to the east and Lake Boca Raton to the west, giving the property a distinctive relationship to both bodies of water. The association describes each tower as having 22 floors.

The development dates to 1974 and belongs to Boca Raton's established oceanfront apartment stock. Its defining feature is the combination of direct beach access with a substantial shared amenity program, including a private marina and tennis facilities.

At a glance

• Addresses: 500 and 550 South Ocean Boulevard
• Municipality: Boca Raton
• Ownership: Condominium
• Completed: 1974
• Building form: Twin towers
• Signature amenities: Beach access, pools, tennis and private marina

Between the ocean and Lake Boca

Chalfonte's setting deserves to be read from both sides. An eastern exposure emphasizes the beach and ocean, while a western outlook relates to the lake and the developed shoreline beyond. The two towers and individual apartment lines create different versions of that setting.

The lake is more than a distant backdrop because the property includes a marina. For a boating household, that introduces a separate set of questions about slip availability and the practical route from the apartment to the dock. The existence of the marina should not be treated as a dock assignment included with every sale.

Apartments and circulation

The association highlights split-bedroom layouts and broad balconies. These features support separation between sleeping areas and shared living space, while bringing an outdoor room into the apartment plan. Their usefulness depends on which rooms open to the balcony and how much of it can accommodate furniture.

County records provide a concrete scale reference: North Tower Residence 1601 is recorded at 1,479 square feet with two bedrooms and two baths. That is an individual example, not a measurement for all Chalfonte homes. Combined apartments, corner configurations and interior changes require separate comparisons.

Amenities and the ownership picture

The association lists oceanside pools and hot tubs, fitness centers, social rooms with kitchens, outdoor grilling areas, tennis courts and the marina. Front desk and security staff operate around the clock. Covered parking, library and business facilities, and a guest apartment extend the shared program beyond the beachfront.

That range of facilities makes Chalfonte useful for someone comparing a self-contained residential property with a smaller building. It also makes the operating budget important: the current assessment, reserve contributions and any separate marina or guest-accommodation charges should be understood together.

Nearby comparisons

Marbella is another oceanfront option near Palmetto Park Road. Sabal Shores sits along the same beach-and-lake corridor, while Mizner Tower provides a lakefront perspective from the inland side.

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