Active Adult Living
55+ Active Adult Communities in South Florida
Resort-style amenities, vibrant social calendars, and low-maintenance living across South Florida.
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Florida
Palm Beach County
On Top of the World
Ocala · On Top of the World Communities
One of Florida's largest and most established 55+ communities, offering an unmatched array of amenities and an active social lifestyle.
$180,000 to $450,000
Valencia Bay
Boynton Beach · GL Homes
Valencia Bay is one of GL Homes' most popular active adult communities in western Boynton Beach, featuring lakefront and garden-view homesites with a striking 27,000 sq ft clubhouse and resort-style amenities.
Median $1,187,500
Valencia Cove
Boynton Beach · GL Homes
Valencia Cove offers luxury 55+ living in western Boynton Beach with an impressive clubhouse, resort pool, and a busy social calendar.
Median $1,100,000
Valencia Falls
Delray Beach · GL Homes
One of GL Homes' earlier Valencia communities, Valencia Falls in Delray Beach remains a beloved 55+ destination known for its warm community atmosphere, lush landscaping, and full-service clubhouse.
Median $687,000
Valencia Lakes
Boynton Beach · GL Homes
Valencia Lakes is a gated 55+ community in western Boynton Beach offering single-family homes on generous lake and garden homesites, with a welcoming clubhouse and active social scene.
Median $585,900
Valencia Palms
Delray Beach · GL Homes
Valencia Palms is a charming 55+ community in Delray Beach featuring single-family homes, a beautiful clubhouse, and a strong sense of community.
Median $650,000
Valencia Reserve
Boynton Beach · GL Homes
An established luxury 55+ community in western Boynton Beach with a large clubhouse, resort-style pool, and one of the busiest social calendars of any active adult community in South Florida.
Median $989,500
Valencia Shores
Lake Worth · GL Homes
Valencia Shores is a gated 55+ community in Lake Worth offering single-family homes with a beautiful lakeside setting, impressive clubhouse, and full slate of social and recreational activities.
Median $491,750
Valencia Sound
Boynton Beach · GL Homes
Valencia Sound is a newer GL Homes 55+ community in Boynton Beach, offering modern luxury home designs and a spectacular clubhouse with resort-style amenities and an active events calendar.
Median $1,787,500
Valencia Del Mar
Boynton Beach · GL Homes
Valencia Del Mar is the newest GL Homes active adult community in western Boynton Beach, bringing the signature Valencia resort lifestyle to a fresh collection of one- and two-story luxury home designs.
Median $1,839,400
Valencia Grand
Boynton Beach · GL Homes
GL Homes' flagship luxury active adult community in Boynton Beach, featuring a spectacular clubhouse, resort pools, and world-class fitness and racquet facilities.
Median $1,775,000
Valencia Isles
Boynton Beach · GL Homes
Valencia Isles is a beautifully landscaped gated 55+ community in Boynton Beach featuring lake and garden homesites, a well-appointed clubhouse, and the welcoming atmosphere the Valencia brand is known for.
Median $482,450
Valencia Pointe
Boynton Beach · GL Homes
Valencia Pointe offers 55+ buyers a resort lifestyle in western Boynton Beach with elegant single-family homes, a beautiful clubhouse complex, and an active community life in one of Palm Beach County's most sought-after 55+ destinations.
Median $789,000
Cresswind Palm Beach
Westlake · Kolter Homes
Kolter's premier active adult community in Palm Beach County, offering resort-style amenities, low-maintenance living, and easy access to shopping and healthcare.
Median $777,400
Kings Point
Delray Beach · Kings Point
Kings Point is a large, well-loved 55+ community in Delray Beach offering condominiums and villas across three sections, with clubhouses, golf, and a full social calendar at accessible prices.
Median $125,000
Florida
Broward County
Century Village
Deerfield Beach · Cenvill Development
One of South Florida's largest and most established 55+ communities, Century Village Deerfield Beach offers condominiums with extensive on-site amenities at accessible price points.
Median $124,900
Century Village Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Pines · Cenvill Development
A well-established 55+ condo community in Pembroke Pines offering affordable active adult living with a full clubhouse, pools, and a rich social calendar.
$130,000 to $300,000
Florida
St. Lucie County
Latitude Margaritaville Watersound
Panama City Beach · Minto Communities
Inspired by the Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville lifestyle, Latitude Margaritaville Watersound is one of the most talked-about active adult communities in Florida, with a resort atmosphere and busy social scene.
$300,000 to $600,000
Del Webb Tradition
Port St. Lucie · Del Webb (PulteGroup)
Del Webb's active adult community in the master-planned Tradition development of Port St. Lucie, offering low-maintenance villa and single-family homes with resort amenities and an active social calendar.
Median $442,930
PGA Village Verano
Port St. Lucie · Kolter Homes
A Kolter Homes master-planned community in Port St. Lucie whose 55+ section, Cresswind at PGA Village Verano, pairs resort amenities and championship golf access with an easy I-95 location.
Median $449,450
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55+ Living in South Florida
Why Choose a 55+ Community?
South Florida is home to some of the most desirable 55+ active adult communities in the United States. From luxury resort-style clubhouses in Palm Beach County to the vibrant social atmosphere of Latitude Margaritaville on the Treasure Coast, the options are as diverse as the buyers who seek them.
Active adult communities offer more than just age-qualified living. They provide a built-in social network, resort amenities, and a low-maintenance lifestyle that frees residents to enjoy everything Florida has to offer. Whether you're looking for pickleball courts, creative arts studios, golf, or simply a like-minded community of neighbors, South Florida's 55+ market has something for every buyer.
Pure Equity specializes in helping active adult buyers navigate the 55+ market. We know the communities, the HOA structures, the resale histories, and the lifestyle differences that distinguish each development. Let us help you find the right fit.
Thinking of Selling?
What is your South Florida home worth?
Online estimates miss what makes a home different. Tell us about yours and a licensed listing agent will send you a pricing opinion based on what has actually closed near you in South Florida.
Listing agents and seller representation in South Florida
Thinking about selling in South Florida? The agent you pick shapes two numbers: what your home closes for, and how long it takes. A listing agent, also called a seller's agent, prices the property against what has actually closed nearby. They also prepare and market it, screen the offers that arrive, and negotiate the terms rather than just the price.
Conditions in South Florida sit close to balanced, which rewards sellers who price against real closed sales instead of neighboring asking prices.
South Florida is not one market. Coastal and inland behave differently, and so do new construction and 1970s stock. Condo sellers face an extra layer, because association finances and reserve funding affect what buyers can borrow.
Pure Equity is a licensed Florida brokerage serving all eight of the South Florida counties we cover. Onias Derilus is the broker of record, Florida Real Estate Broker license BK3276618. A broker holds a higher license than an agent working under one. In practice that means the person advising you on price is also the one legally responsible for the file. That matters most when a deal gets complicated.
More on this: what is an exclusive right of sale listing? · selling when you owe more than the house is worth
Realtors and real estate agents serving South Florida
People search for realtors, real estate agents, and real estate brokers more or less interchangeably. For most purposes the job title matters less than licensing and representation. Every licensed agent in Florida works under a broker. That broker carries final responsibility for the transaction.
What separates real estate professionals in South Florida is specificity. Can they answer questions about your street, not just your city? Ask what they have closed nearby and how they arrived at a price. A grounded answer cites particular recent sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. Vague reassurance is the warning sign.
More on this: home value after a renovation: what actually adds · how waterfront homes are valued · when and how to price your home
Buyer's agents in South Florida
A buyer's agent represents the purchaser rather than the owner. They identify properties that actually fit and research what comparable homes sold for, not what they asked. They also advise on offer strategy. Finally, they manage inspection and financing deadlines through to closing.
Where buyers have room to negotiate, as they do in South Florida, the leverage is only worth something if you know where it exists and what to ask for. If you are buying and selling at the same time, which is common for people moving within South Florida, sequencing the two is its own skill: contingencies, timing, and what happens if one closing slips all need planning before either home goes on the market.
What representation costs
Real estate commissions are negotiable. No law, multiple listing service, or association sets them. If an agent tells you there is a standard rate, they are misinforming you. What you pay is agreed between you and the brokerage you hire. Get it in writing before the work begins.
Industry rules changed in 2024. Now a buyer and their agent must put compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes together. Sellers may still offer to contribute toward the buyer's side. However, that is negotiated rather than assumed. It is worth thinking through with your listing agent before you go live.
More on this: how commission is actually structured · what you actually walk away with · seller concessions, and when to offer them
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find a listing agent in South Florida?
Ask any listing agent you interview two questions. Which homes have they closed near South Florida, and how did they arrive at their suggested price? A grounded answer names recent closed sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. Optimistic pricing costs sellers more than almost any other decision. Verify the license too. Florida licenses are public and searchable through the state's DBPR portal. Pure Equity is a licensed brokerage serving South Florida. You can reach the broker directly at (561) 835-5400.
What does a seller's agent actually do?
A seller's agent prices the home against comparable closed sales. Before it goes live, they advise on repairs and presentation. Then they handle photography and marketing, and put the home in front of buyers and other agents. When offers arrive, they screen them and negotiate both price and terms. Terms matter as much as the number, because inspection windows, financing contingencies, and closing dates all affect whether an offer reaches the closing table.
How much does a real estate agent cost in South Florida?
Commissions are fully negotiable. No law or real estate board sets them. What you pay is whatever you and your brokerage agree to in writing before work begins. Since the 2024 rule changes, buyers and their agents must agree compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes. Any seller contribution toward the buyer's side is negotiated rather than automatic. Ask any agent you interview to put their fee in writing.
What is the difference between a realtor, a real estate agent, and a broker?
A real estate agent holds a state license to represent buyers and sellers. A broker holds a higher-level license and can operate a brokerage. That broker also carries final legal responsibility for the office's transactions. Realtor is a membership term for agents belonging to the National Association of Realtors. For someone buying or selling in South Florida, three practical questions matter. Is the person licensed, who do they represent in your transaction, and what can they actually tell you about your local market?
Do I need an agent to buy a home in South Florida?
You are not legally required to use one, but most buyers in South Florida do. A buyer's agent handles the parts that are easy to get wrong. That means identifying what comparable homes actually closed for, spotting condition or association issues early, and managing inspection and financing deadlines. Even in a slower market, negotiating room is only useful if you know where it exists.
Can one agent help me sell my current home and buy the next one?
Yes. For people moving within South Florida it is often the more practical route, because one person coordinates both timelines. Sequencing is the hard part. Should your purchase be contingent on your sale? How would you cover a gap if the closings do not line up? What happens if one side is delayed? Plan all of that before either home is listed, rather than after an offer arrives.
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Related 55+ communities
- Century Village, a 55+ community in Deerfield Beach
- Century Village Pembroke Pines, a 55+ community in Pembroke Pines
- Cresswind Palm Beach, a 55+ community in Westlake
- Del Webb Tradition, a 55+ community in Port St. Lucie
- Kings Point, a 55+ community in Delray Beach
- Latitude Margaritaville Watersound, a 55+ community in Panama City Beach
- On Top of the World, a 55+ community in Ocala
- PGA Village Verano, a 55+ community in Port St. Lucie
- Valencia Bay, a 55+ community in Boynton Beach
- Valencia Cove, a 55+ community in Boynton Beach