Amenities and Character

Yacht Club Estates consists entirely of single family dwellings. It is a water oriented community with about 99 percent of the homes being waterfront homes (on Boca Ciega Bay). Almost all homes have docks and most have boats (either power or sail). Swimming, fishing and boating are favorite hobbies of residents. In recent years, the trend has been toward young families moving into the community. Many of the new young homeowners are "returnees" as they lived in Yacht Club Estates when they were growing up.

Architectural Style

The original homes in Yacht Club Estates were built from 1959 through the late 1970s. They were almost exclusively concrete-block, ranch style homes with three or four bedrooms, two or three baths and double car garages. A significant number of these original homes have now been remodeled and enlarged. Many two story homes are now in evidence. A recent trend has been to purchase an original home for the waterfront lot, replacing it with a three-story home with a ground story meeting flood codes.  These new homes often have three car garages.  Spas and swimming pools are prevalent throughout or neighborhood.