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West Palm Beach, Florida
83 waterfront residences by Hariri Pontarini Architects on South Flagler Drive, completed 2022. LEED Gold certified, with Intracoastal and ocean views.
Market Intelligence
Resale transaction statistics for 200 Arkona Court, as of Q1 2026.
About The Building
La Clara is a 25-story, 83-unit condominium at 200 Arkona Court on South Flagler Drive in the El Cid neighborhood of West Palm Beach. Completed in 2022 by Great Gulf, a Canadian developer, the tower was designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects under principal Siamak Hariri, with Stantec as architect of record and Thornton Tomasetti as structural engineer. It holds LEED Gold certification, one of few residential towers in Palm Beach County to achieve that designation.
The building’s exterior combines white stucco, Roman travertine, coral stone, and granite with bronze accents. Residences range from 1,162 to 3,834 square feet across one- to three-bedroom layouts, with no more than four units per floor. Interiors include approximately 9’10” finished ceilings, floor-to-ceiling impact glass, custom Snaidero cabinetry, Miele appliance packages, Apaiser freestanding soaking tubs, and Kohler fixtures throughout. Each unit has a private terrace; corner penthouses exceed 1,000 square feet of outdoor space.
Building services include 24-hour concierge and security, valet parking, and dedicated property management. Amenities span a waterfront lap pool with cabanas, a fitness center, yoga studio, spa with sauna and steam rooms, private cinema, wine tasting room with storage, private dining room with a chef’s kitchen, residents’ lounge, and a business center.
Within the West Palm Beach Intracoastal corridor, La Clara competes most directly with The Bristol (68 units, completed 2019) and One Watermark Place, with South Flagler House, the Berkeley, and Forte on Flagler in various stages of pre-construction. La Clara’s 83 units make it slightly larger than The Bristol, and its 2022 delivery means finishes and building systems are newer. The trade-off: The Bristol established itself as the top of the Flagler Drive market before La Clara delivered, and carries a longer resale track record. Buyers evaluating both buildings are comparing newer construction and a distinct architectural identity at La Clara against a smaller, more established building with higher historical price-per-square-foot transactions. One Watermark Place, positioned at the northern end of the corridor, offers a different unit mix and price point, and the incoming pipeline will add inventory above $3,000 per square foot, which may affect resale dynamics across all three existing buildings.
HOA fees run approximately $1.60 per square foot per month, which places La Clara at the lower end of the Flagler Drive corridor on a per-square-foot basis. Our team provides prospective buyers with current association documents, including reserve studies, insurance certificates, and assessment history, as part of the due diligence process.
Building Features
Residence Options
Select Floors
Floors 3–20, Multiple Layouts
Floors 12–25, Corner Positions
Interior Appointments
Location
La Clara sits on South Flagler Drive in the El Cid neighborhood, directly on the Intracoastal Waterway. East-facing residences look across to Palm Beach Island and the Atlantic; west-facing units face the downtown West Palm Beach skyline. The building’s Intracoastal frontage provides water views without the exposure premiums and insurance costs associated with direct oceanfront positions.
Clematis Street and Rosemary Square are approximately five minutes north. Worth Avenue on Palm Beach Island is roughly 10 minutes by car across the bridge. Palm Beach International Airport is three miles away, and the Brightline station is a five-minute drive. I-95 access is approximately 10 minutes.
Common Questions
HOA fees run approximately $1.60 per square foot per month. For a two-bedroom residence around 2,500 SF, that is roughly $4,000 per month. For a corner three-bedroom penthouse near 3,800 SF, approximately $6,100 per month. The fee covers 24-hour security and concierge, valet, property management, fitness center and spa access, pool and cabana maintenance, landscaping, pest control, trash removal, cable TV, and master building insurance.
On a per-square-foot basis, La Clara sits at the lower end of the Flagler Drive luxury corridor. The Bristol, by comparison, carries a higher per-square-foot HOA load reflecting its smaller unit count and higher service ratio. To model true carrying cost, buyers should add property taxes, individual unit insurance (HO-6), and any applicable CDD assessments. We provide a full carrying cost analysis for every unit under consideration.
These are the two primary completed buildings in the Flagler Drive luxury corridor, and most serious buyers evaluate both. The Bristol (68 units, completed 2019) is smaller and has traded at a higher average price per square foot since delivery, reflecting its position as the first ultra-premium tower on the corridor. La Clara (83 units, completed 2022) has newer building systems and Hariri Pontarini’s architectural identity. Bristol floor plans are predominantly above 3,000 SF, while La Clara’s range starts at 1,162 SF, creating a broader entry point and a different buyer mix.
The practical differences come down to HOA structure, building age, and market positioning. La Clara’s lower per-square-foot HOA, newer mechanical and life-safety systems, and the LEED efficiency package sit on one side. The Bristol’s established resale premium, smaller building scale, and three additional years of operational track record sit on the other. With South Flagler House, the Berkeley, and Forte on Flagler in various stages of pre-construction, the competitive dynamics of this corridor will shift over the next several years. We advise buyers evaluating both buildings and can arrange back-to-back private tours.
LEED Gold is a third-party certification from the U.S. Green Building Council recognizing high performance in energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality, and sustainable material sourcing. At La Clara, the practical effects include higher-efficiency HVAC and mechanical systems (which typically reduce electricity costs relative to conventionally built towers of similar size), enhanced air filtration, low-VOC interior materials, and water-efficient fixtures throughout.
From an asset perspective, LEED certification is a data point that institutional buyers, family offices, and ESG-conscious principals increasingly factor into evaluations. La Clara is one of very few luxury residential towers in Palm Beach County to hold this designation, and it is not something that can be retrofitted after construction. The certification reflects decisions made at the structural, mechanical, and material level during development, which means the efficiency advantages are permanent.
Luxury Flagler Drive buildings typically restrict short-term rentals entirely and require minimum lease terms of six to twelve months, with board approval of tenants. La Clara follows this pattern. The specific provisions, including the minimum lease duration, annual lease frequency caps, and the board’s approval process, are defined in the declaration of condominium.
Rental policy directly affects both resale liquidity and buyer financing options. Some lenders require owner-occupancy ratios above certain thresholds, and buildings with more permissive rental terms can see higher investor concentration, which affects FHA and conventional loan eligibility for future buyers. We provide the current declaration and any recent amendments to every prospective buyer before an offer is submitted, and walk through the practical implications for both personal use and investment scenarios.
La Clara is pet-friendly. Luxury condominiums on the Flagler Drive corridor typically permit one or two pets per unit with weight limits ranging from 20 to 50 pounds, depending on the building. La Clara’s specific breed restrictions, weight caps, and any associated pet deposits are set by the association and subject to board amendment.
The building’s landscaped grounds and walking paths along the Intracoastal make it more practical for dog owners than many high-rise buildings, where outdoor access requires an elevator trip and a street crossing. We confirm the current pet rules for every buyer during the evaluation process, since these terms can change by board vote and published information may not reflect the latest amendments.
With four residences per floor on most levels, the floor plate creates natural combination candidates on each side of the building. La Clara’s reinforced concrete construction, engineered by Thornton Tomasetti, generally permits interior wall removal between adjacent units, though shear walls and structural column placement vary by floor and constrain which specific walls can be taken down.
Association approval is required, and the process typically involves submission of engineered plans, board review, and construction guidelines covering scheduling, contractor insurance, and noise protocols. A combined unit on a mid-high floor could yield 4,500 to 5,500 SF of interior space with multiple terrace exposures, which would create a product that does not otherwise exist in this building. We can identify which unit pairings on each floor are structurally viable for combination and guide buyers through the approval process.
This is the most important diligence category for any Florida condominium purchase, and La Clara’s position here is favorable. Post-Surfside legislation (SB 4-D and subsequent updates) mandates structural reserve studies and milestone inspections for buildings of this height. As a 2022 building, La Clara was designed and constructed under the current Florida Building Code, which is substantially more stringent than the code governing towers built before 2020.
The building’s reserve fund, assessment history since delivery, windstorm insurance carrier and deductible structure, and any loss assessment coverage gaps are items every buyer’s attorney should review. Because La Clara is only three years from completion, its reserve position and assessment history are relatively clean compared to older buildings that may face unfunded structural maintenance obligations. We provide the current reserve study, most recent audited financial statements, and insurance summary to every prospective buyer as standard practice.
Each residence includes one private, enclosed, climate-controlled garage space. These are individual garages with walls and a door, not open parking stalls, which matters for buyers with collectible or high-value vehicles. The garages are assigned to specific units and convey with the sale.
Larger residences, particularly the three-bedroom and penthouse units, may have access to a second garage space. The association governs policies on additional garage purchases, transfers, and any restrictions on vehicle types or storage. Day-to-day arrivals are handled at the porte-cochère with valet service, so the garage functions primarily as secure vehicle storage.
La Clara operates a full-service residential program: 24-hour concierge and security, valet parking, a dedicated receiving clerk for packages and deliveries, and on-site property management. The concierge manages reservations for the private dining room, cinema, spa, and wine tasting room. This is an association-operated service model, not a hotel-branded program.
The distinction matters. Residents, through the board, control staffing levels, service standards, and costs directly rather than paying a management fee to a hotel operator. For buyers coming from branded residences (Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental), the trade-off is lower carrying costs and more owner control in exchange for the absence of a global hospitality brand’s operational infrastructure and name recognition. Buyers who prioritize branded hotel service should also consider the Ritz-Carlton Residences on Singer Island, which is the nearest branded residential option.
No. La Clara does not offer reservable guest suites as a building amenity. For buyers who entertain frequently or host extended family, this is a gap worth noting, as some competing buildings on the corridor do include guest accommodations.
The practical alternatives are Palm Beach Island hotels (The Breakers, the Colony, the Brazilian Court) within 10 minutes, and the downtown West Palm Beach hotel inventory (the Ben, Canopy by Hilton) within five minutes. The Brightline station’s proximity also makes it easy to connect visiting guests arriving from Miami or Fort Lauderdale without requiring a car.
La Clara does not have a private marina or dedicated dock facilities. The building sits directly on the Intracoastal Waterway, but the waterfront is developed as a landscaped pool deck and garden rather than a docking facility. This is common along the Flagler Drive corridor; dedicated dockage is rare in Intracoastal condominium buildings of this type.
For buyers who require boat access, the nearest options include marinas along the West Palm Beach waterfront, the Palm Beach Yacht Club, and the Sailfish Club, all within minutes. One Watermark Place, further north on Flagler Drive, is one of the few luxury buildings in the corridor that offers private boat slips for vessels up to 100 feet. Buyers for whom water access is a primary requirement should factor slip availability and proximity into their building comparison.
Infrequently. The trailing twelve-month resale count is two transactions out of 83 total units, as of Q1 2026. The building delivered in 2022, and the original buyer base is still largely intact, which means low resale volume at this stage reflects owner retention rather than illiquidity. Those two resales closed at an average of approximately $3.9M with a 95% list-to-sale ratio, indicating that when units do trade, pricing holds and negotiation is limited.
As the building matures and the first wave of owners begins to turn over, resale volume will likely increase. In the near term, buyers should expect limited selection and competitive dynamics on the best exposures and floor plans. We monitor ownership changes and pre-market activity across all 83 units and can typically identify potential sellers before a listing appears publicly.
La Clara is an 83-unit building on the Intracoastal in West Palm Beach with limited annual turnover. We track every unit in the building and provide full association documentation during the evaluation process. Contact us to discuss current and upcoming availability.
