Boca Raton's Old Office Depot Headquarters Is Gone — Here's What a 494-Unit, 28-Acre Mixed-Use Project Means for the City
The former Office Depot headquarters off Military Trail and Yamato Road in Boca Raton has officially been torn down to make way for Broken Sound Residences, a new development bringing 494 luxury apartments and workforce housing units as part of a 28-acre mixed-use lifestyle project.
I'm Joe Vairo — a 2x eXp ICON Agent, ranked the #3 real estate agent in Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Magazine, and founder of the Vairo Group, ranked the #3 real estate team in Fort Lauderdale. I track major mixed-use developments like this because they reshape how buyers and renters think about live-work-play locations across South Florida. Here is the full breakdown.
What Exactly Is Being Built at the Old Office Depot Site?
The project is called Broken Sound Residences, and it will deliver 494 luxury apartments along with workforce housing on the 28-acre site where Office Depot's headquarters once stood off Military Trail and Yamato Road. The apartments are only one piece of a larger mixed-use lifestyle project that spans the full 28 acres. Beyond just housing, the development is planned with 23,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenity space, including two pools and a wine lounge, plus dedicated retail and dining space.
Why Does the Equinox Announcement Matter?
An Equinox has already been announced as part of the Broken Sound Residences project, immediately elevating the profile of the development. Equinox tends to anchor higher-end mixed-use projects, and its presence here signals the developer is positioning Broken Sound Residences toward a more premium renter and visitor base. It also means residents won't need to leave the property for a top-tier fitness option, though it's worth noting a membership isn't included automatically with a rental at the property.
What's Already Nearby This Development?
The Broken Sound Residences site sits in an area that's already built out with convenience in mind. Right down the street there's additional retail including a Chipotle, and a Lifetime fitness location is also right there on Yamato Road. Zooming out a bit further, the property isn't far from the mall, downtown Boca Raton, or Mizner Park, and residents will also have relatively easy access to the beach and Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach. That combination of on-site amenities plus nearby retail and dining is a big part of what makes this location work as a mixed-use concept.
How Does This Compare to Uptown Boca in West Boca?
The comparison that comes to mind immediately is Uptown Boca out in West Boca, a mixed-use facility that residents have really embraced. Uptown Boca combines apartments with a full retail shopping center anchored by tenants like Lenora's, Lifetime, Chick-fil-A, Whole Foods, and Lazy Dog, with two additional shopping centers directly across the street. That layout lets residents get virtually everything they need without needing a car. Broken Sound Residences appears to be following that same mixed-use blueprint, just positioned further east in Boca Raton rather than out west.
What This Means for Renters and Investors Watching Boca Raton
Projects like Broken Sound Residences point to a broader shift in Boca Raton toward car-optional, amenity-dense living that blends housing, fitness, retail, and dining on a single site. For renters, that means more options to live somewhere you genuinely don't need a car for daily errands. For investors and those watching the surrounding submarket, a project of this scale, especially one anchored by a name like Equinox, tends to lift interest in the immediate area, from nearby retail centers to comparable rental product. Pricing for the units at Broken Sound Residences hasn't been released yet.
Am I Bullish on This Type of Mixed-Use Development in Boca Raton?
Yes, I think mixed-use projects like Broken Sound Residences are exactly where Boca Raton is headed, and the early success of Uptown Boca is a strong proof point for that model. When you can put apartments, fitness, retail, and dining on one site and residents genuinely don't need a car, that's a formula that consistently performs well in this market. I'll be watching closely once pricing is released to see how it's positioned relative to comparable Boca product.
FAQ
What is being built on the old Office Depot headquarters site in Boca Raton?
Broken Sound Residences, a 28-acre mixed-use project with 494 luxury apartments and workforce housing, located off Military Trail and Yamato Road.
What amenities will Broken Sound Residences have?
Plans include 23,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenity space, two pools, a wine lounge, retail and dining space, and an already announced Equinox.
Is Broken Sound Residences similar to any existing Boca Raton development?
It's expected to follow a similar mixed-use model to Uptown Boca in West Boca, which combines apartments with a full retail and dining shopping center.
Is pricing available yet for the Broken Sound Residences apartments?
Not yet. Pricing information has not been released as of this report.
Want to Talk Through the Boca Raton Opportunity?
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Joe Vairo is a 2x eXp ICON Agent, South Florida real estate agent, and Fort Lauderdale Magazine's #3 ranked agent in Fort Lauderdale. The Vairo Group, ranked the #3 real estate team in Fort Lauderdale, specializes in waterfront properties and luxury relocation in the $1M+ market.
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