Boca Raton
651 Golden Harbour Drive
6 BR · ~7,490 sq ft
$11.95M
Boca Raton · Palm Beach County
Marc Elkman — building the next chapter of luxury living in Boca Raton.
Founder and CEO of Empire Development, Marc Elkman has spent his career reshaping the residential character of Boca Raton — one carefully crafted, design-first estate at a time.
Recognition
Featured in press, honored by industry, trusted by partners.
As featured in
- Press Release Florida
- FL Business Press
- Boca Raton Tribune
- South Florida Luxury Journal
- Empire Collection
Awards & honors
- ★Best Luxury BuilderBoca Raton · 2024
- ★Design ExcellenceCoastal Estates · 2023
- ★Top Waterfront DeveloperSouth FL · 2023
- ★Community Impact AwardPalm Beach County
About
A developer defined by discipline and design.
Marc Elkman is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Empire Development, a Boca Raton–based luxury residential firm operating from 374 East Palmetto Park Road. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University's business program, Marc built his career at the intersection of entrepreneurship and craft — pursuing a focused vision to create homes that redefine, rather than simply meet, the market's standards.
Over the past decade Marc has become one of the most consistent voices in Palm Beach County luxury development, delivering a pipeline of high-end residences designed for a sophisticated, increasingly international clientele relocating to South Florida from the Northeast, the West Coast, and abroad.
Empire Development
A philosophy of conscious design.
Empire Development was built on a philosophy Marc calls conscious design — a deliberate approach to every stage of the development process. Each residence begins with premier land and works outward: mood, artistry, sightlines, and the rhythm of everyday living all shaped in service of a single, coherent vision.
The firm's aesthetic blends contemporary architecture with European and Asian influences, producing homes that feel globally informed and locally rooted. Architecture, landscape, interior art, and natural light are woven into a harmonious whole — homes that are curated, not simply constructed.
“When you design consciously — with intention behind every material, every sightline, every finish — you create a home that holds its value and its beauty for decades.”Visit empiredevelopment.com →
Empire Development
Empire Development — Boca Raton.
Empire Development is a Boca Raton–based luxury real estate development firm founded and led by Marc Elkman. Headquartered in East Boca Raton, the company designs, builds, and delivers ultra-luxury single-family residences across the city's most coveted waterfront enclaves — Golden Harbour, Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, the Estate Section, and Boca Bay Colony — with select projects extending into Highland Beach, Delray Beach, and greater Palm Beach County.
The firm has become one of the most active luxury developers in Boca Raton, with a portfolio that includes record-setting transactions on Cocoanut Road, Golden Harbour Drive, Orchid Drive, and NE 11th Street. Current inventory is showcased through the Empire Collection, a curated set of turnkey estates that reflect Marc Elkman's philosophy of conscious design — architecture, interiors, landscape, and lifestyle programming developed in a single coherent vision rather than assembled from off-the-shelf parts.
Empire Development's Boca Raton work is defined by three commitments: premier land in walk-to-water locations, a design language that blends contemporary architecture with European and Asian influences, and construction standards benchmarked against the top tier of South Florida homebuilding. The result is a portfolio of residences that consistently reset comparable pricing in their submarkets and attract buyers relocating to Boca Raton from New York, Chicago, California, and abroad.
Explore Empire Development's active submarkets in depth: Golden Harbour, Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, The Sanctuary, and Boca Bay Colony. For editorial coverage, interviews, and market commentary featuring Marc Elkman, visit the Marc Elkman press hub.
Leadership Highlights
Why Empire, in four movements.
01
Design-first development
Every Empire residence begins with the land and a coherent vision for mood, artistry, and daily livability — never a template.
02
Turnkey program
Custom millwork, furniture, and furnishings priced $750K–$2M for buyers who want a fully move-in-ready experience.
03
Waterfront specialization
A growing footprint on Golden Harbour Drive and Intracoastal-adjacent lots — the enclaves defining Boca Raton's next decade.
04
Elite sales partnership
Portfolio marketed with Senada Adžem of Douglas Elliman, one of South Florida's most prominent luxury agents.
Selected Portfolio
Landmark residences across Boca Raton.
In 2022, Marc directed a strategic ~$16M land acquisition campaign across some of Boca Raton's most desirable neighborhoods — including a growing footprint on Golden Harbour Drive, a deep-water enclave off the Intracoastal Waterway. The result is a portfolio of speculative estates built to the highest turnkey standard.
Boca Raton
541 Golden Harbour Drive
3 stories · ~7,900 sq ft
$11.99M
Boca Raton
839 Orchid Drive
Waterfront · 160 ft dockage
$21.5M
Boca Raton
1351 Cocoanut Road
Balinese-inspired · ~11,186 sq ft
$10.5M
Boca Raton
1148 Cocoanut Road
Contemporary estate · ~9,678 sq ft
On request
Boca Raton
300 NE 11th Street
Boca Villas · ~7,126 sq ft
$6.995M
Boca Raton
561 Golden Harbour Drive
Signature waterfront lot
Coming soon
Sold & Delivered
A track record you can verify.
Empire Development doesn't trade in promises. The residences below are completed, sold, or actively closing across East Boca Raton — a public record of what Marc Elkman and the Empire team deliver.
Delivered
1351 Cocoanut Road
Balinese-inspired estate · ~11,186 sq ft
Delivered
1148 Cocoanut Road
Contemporary estate · ~9,678 sq ft
Sold
651 Golden Harbour Dr
6 BR waterfront · ~7,490 sq ft
Available
541 Golden Harbour Dr
3-story waterfront · ~7,900 sq ft
Delivered
300 NE 11th Street
Boca Villas · ~7,126 sq ft
Available
839 Orchid Drive
Waterfront · 160 ft dockage
Coming soon
561 Golden Harbour Dr
Signature waterfront lot
Active
Empire Collection
9-residence pipeline · ~$85M sellout
Awards & Milestones
Recognition earned in the market.
2024
Record-setting luxury sales
$15.05M combined
2024
New portfolio launch
9 residences · ~$85M sellout
2022
Strategic land acquisition campaign
~$16M across Boca Raton
Ongoing
Top-of-market listing
$21.5M · 839 Orchid Drive
Market Insight
Why East Boca Raton — and why now.
~$85M
Active pipeline across nine luxury residences
$15.05M
Combined value of two record-setting closings
#1
Palm Beach County projected as fastest-growing in South Florida (Oxford Economics)
While pockets of South Florida have softened, Boca Raton and Palm Beach County have remained comparatively stable, with median sale prices continuing to trend upward. Marc's investment thesis centers on East Boca Raton's transformation from a sedate, retirement- oriented area into a destination for younger, affluent families drawn by The Boca Raton resort, top schools, dining, and culture.
Founder
Meet Marc Elkman.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Marc Elkman
Marc sets the design-first vision, land strategy, and standard of craft behind every Empire Development residence. A Florida Atlantic University graduate, he has spent his career building a portfolio of high-end homes across Boca Raton defined by intention, artistry, and enduring value.
Under his leadership, Empire has grown into one of Palm Beach County's most consistent luxury developers — with a ~$85M active pipeline and a growing footprint on Golden Harbour Drive and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Client Testimonials
What clients and partners say.
★★★★★
“Working with Marc and the Empire team was unlike any development experience we've had. Every material, every sightline felt intentional — the home we moved into wasn't a product, it was a portrait of how we actually wanted to live.”
Private Client
Golden Harbour Drive homeowner
★★★★★
“Marc's discipline around land acquisition and design is what sets Empire apart in Boca Raton. He builds to a standard the market is only beginning to catch up to.”
Senada Adžem
Douglas Elliman Real Estate · Empire sales partner
★★★★★
“The craftsmanship is exceptional. From the moment you walk through the front door you feel the level of consideration that went into every finish — it's an Empire home, unmistakably.”
Private Client
Boca Villas residence buyer
Press & Profiles
In the news.
- Empire Development — Official Websiteempiredevelopment.com
- Empire Collection — Open Listingsempiredevelopment.com
- Marc Elkman: How Empire Development Is Elevating Luxury Real Estate Across Boca RatonPress Release Florida
- Marc Elkman — Boca Raton Real Estate DeveloperFL Business Press Releases
- Marc Elkman — Professional ProfileLinkedIn
- Marc Elkman on CrunchbaseCrunchbase
- @marc_elkman — Completed ResidencesInstagram
Neighborhood Guides
Where Marc Elkman is building in Boca Raton.
Deep-water enclaves, gated golf communities, and Intracoastal estates — the neighborhoods anchoring the Empire Development portfolio.
Guide
Golden Harbour →
Deep-water estates on East Boca's most storied yachting canal.
Guide
Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club →
The gated, tee-to-dock benchmark of Boca luxury.
Guide
The Sanctuary →
24-hour manned gate and private marina slips on the Intracoastal.
Guide
Boca Bay Colony →
Wide-water lots minutes from the Boca Inlet.
Guide
Golden Harbour vs. Royal Palm →
Side-by-side comparison for buyers weighing both enclaves.
Private Inquiry
Speak with Marc's team directly.
For serious buyers exploring the Empire Collection or considering a custom Boca Raton estate. Responses are handled personally by the Empire Development team.
Contact