Living in Avenir: Inside Palm Beach Gardens' Newest Master-Planned Community

Living in Avenir puts you inside the largest new master-planned community in Palm Beach Gardens, a 4,752-acre project rising west of Florida's Turnpike off Northlake Boulevard. Where cattle pasture and open land used to sit, builders are now framing thousands of homes around lakes, preserves, and a town center that opens in 2026. If you are weighing a move here, it helps to look past the sales-center gloss and understand what the community actually offers today. Here is a straight breakdown.

Key takeaways

• Avenir spans 4,752 acres, and more than 2,400 acres are set aside as a permanent nature preserve.
• The master plan calls for roughly 3,900 homes built by seven builders, from the $700s to the $20 millions.
• A working farm, a resort clubhouse, and miles of trails anchor the amenities, with a Publix-anchored town center opening in 2026.
• Prices and floor plans shift as the community builds out, so confirm current numbers before you shop.

Where Avenir sits and how big it is

Avenir occupies the northwest corner of Northlake Boulevard and Coconut Boulevard, a few miles west of Interstate 95 and the Beeline Highway. The setting is the appeal. At 4,752 acres it is one of the largest developments in Palm Beach County, yet the plan keeps more than half of the land undeveloped. Over 2,400 acres are dedicated as a permanent nature preserve, and roughly 300 acres are lakes and waterways. That balance of homes and open space is what separates Avenir from denser suburban tracts closer to the coast.

The location trades beach proximity for room and newness. You are about twenty to twenty-five minutes from the ocean and downtown Palm Beach Gardens, so this is a place for buyers who want a brand-new home and green surroundings over walkable coastal living. To compare the wider area, see our Palm Beach Gardens city guide.

The builders and neighborhoods

Avenir is not a single builder's product. The master developer brought in seven home builders, including GL Homes, Toll Brothers, Kolter Homes, DiVosta, Akel Homes, Kenco Communities, and Longview. Each runs its own gated enclave with distinct floor plans and price tiers, so the community reads more like a collection of neighborhoods than one uniform subdivision.

Confirmed enclaves include Apex at Avenir by GL Homes, Avondale by DiVosta, Regency at Avenir, a 55-plus section by Toll Brothers, and Panther National, the ultra-luxury golf enclave built by Kolter. Because builders open and sell out sections in phases, the available product changes month to month. Our new-construction hub tracks what is selling, and you can see the flagship section at Apex at Avenir.

Amenities and daily life when living in Avenir

The centerpiece amenity is not a golf course. Avenir is built around a working farm, alongside a resort-style clubhouse, dog parks, golf-cart paths, and walking trails that thread through the preserve. Individual enclaves layer on their own recreation. The Apex clubhouse, for example, includes a beach-entry pool, a lap pool, a spa, a fitness center, an indoor sports court, pickleball and tennis, and a splash pad.

The commercial piece is arriving next. Avenir Town Center is scheduled to open its first retail phase in the summer of 2026, anchored by a Publix, which will bring everyday shopping inside the community rather than a drive away. Longer-range approvals include additional retail, office space, and a hotel, though those figures have shifted between planning stages, so treat the far-future numbers as tentative.

What homes cost

Pricing spans a wide range because the builders target different buyers. At Apex, GL Homes lists its Pinnacle Collection from the $920s and its larger Summit Collection from about $1.3 million, with floor plans running from roughly 1,905 to 5,502 air-conditioned square feet. Across the whole community, reported prices stretch from the high $700s into the $20 millions at Panther National.

Those are builder and market figures that move with each release and with interest rates, so pull current comps before you make a decision. If you are also weighing the build-versus-buy question, our guide on how much it costs to build a house in Florida is a useful companion. You can also browse the Avenir community page for current listings.

Frequently asked questions

Is Avenir a good place to live?

For buyers who want a new home, a large preserve at their doorstep, and resort amenities, Avenir delivers. The main tradeoff is distance from the beach and downtown, plus the normal reality of living in a community still under construction, which means active job sites and phased amenities for a few more years.

How many homes will Avenir have?

The master plan calls for roughly 3,900 homes, a mix of single-family houses and a smaller share of townhomes, spread across the builder enclaves.

Does Avenir have a golf course?

Yes. Panther National, the Kolter-built luxury enclave, is centered on a championship golf course. The wider community leans on its farm, trails, and clubhouse rather than golf as the shared amenity.

What schools serve Avenir?

Avenir falls within the Palm Beach County School District, and a charter school is planned inside the community. Attendance boundaries change, so verify current zoning with the district before you buy.

Thinking about living in Avenir? Pure Equity Realty represents buyers across every builder in Avenir at no added cost to you. Tell us what you are looking for, or explore the Palm Beach County market.

Sources

• Avenir, official community site
• WPTV, Avenir Town Center
• GL Homes, Apex at Avenir
• City of Palm Beach Gardens, Projects Under Construction

This article is general information, not financial or investment advice. Home prices, floor plans, and community plans change; confirm current details with the builders and the city before you buy.