Westlake Homes for Sale

About Westlake

Westlake is Palm Beach County's newest incorporated city and one of the most ambitious master-planned developments in Florida history. Built by Minto Communities on 4,000 acres of former farmland in western Palm Beach County, Westlake was incorporated in 2016 as the 39th municipality in Palm Beach County — the only city in the continental United States developed from scratch by a single private builder. The community spans multiple collections from attainable single-family homes in the mid-$300s to custom estates exceeding $1.5M, all surrounding a resort-style Adventure Park with a lagoon pool, sports courts, and dog parks. Westlake Town Center anchors the city's commercial core, with a 134,000+ sq ft Lowe's, European-inspired retail, and future dining concepts. The adjacent Zeus World indoor entertainment complex — 92,773 sq ft of arcade, VR, trampoline, go-kart, and themed recreation — makes the city a regional lifestyle destination. Lion Country Safari, Florida's only drive-through safari park, sits at the city's northern boundary. Residents enjoy the rare combination of a self-governing city with its own police district, fire station, and long-term infrastructure planning — plus the resort amenities of a private master-planned community.

Westlake is a master-planned city in the Loxahatchee area, and as one of the newest planned developments in Palm Beach County its housing is largely new construction. Buyers will find recently built single-family homes and other product types offered across the development's villages, with current floor plans, modern energy standards, and the ability to purchase directly from builders as well as on resale. Pricing reflects the new-construction premium relative to older inventory in the surrounding area, landing in a range that varies with home size, village, and finishes. Because Westlake is still being built out, expect active construction phases and a community that is steadily expanding its amenities and commercial offerings.

The location is western Palm Beach County, inland and more spread out than the established coastal cities. As a newer planned area, Westlake is developing its own shopping and services while residents also rely on the wider Loxahatchee and western county corridor for everyday needs. Main roads connect the community eastward toward the more developed parts of the county and the Interstate 95 and Florida's Turnpike corridors, with Palm Beach International Airport and the Atlantic beaches a longer drive east. Buyers trade proximity to the coast for newer homes, more space, and a planned-community environment that is still taking shape.

From a buyer standpoint, a master-planned development typically carries a homeowner association along with community development district assessments that fund infrastructure in newer projects, so understanding the full monthly and annual cost is essential before purchasing. South Florida insurance applies, though newer homes built to current wind codes may earn more favorable premiums; flood zone status should be checked per lot given the western county's geography. Westlake suits buyers who want a brand-new home in a growing planned community and do not mind being inland and farther from the beach. Pure Equity Realty can compare builder and resale options and explain the assessment and HOA structure.

• ✓Incorporated city: own government, police & fire — not just an HOA
• ✓Multiple home collections from mid-$300s to $1.5M+ (Minto + Kolter/Cresswind 55+)
• ✓Resort-style Adventure Park: lagoon pool, sports courts, splash pad, dog parks
• ✓92,773 sq ft Zeus World indoor entertainment complex on-site
• ✓Lion Country Safari at the northern boundary
• ✓Westlake Town Center: 134,000+ sq ft retail anchored by Lowe's
• ✓New West Community Elementary (K-5, 970 capacity) breaking ground 2026
• ✓Pierce Hammock Elementary rated 10/10 (top-rated elementary nearby)
• ✓Western Academy Charter (K-8) rated 10/10
• ✓Minutes from Wellington equestrian venues & Royal Palm Beach retail
• ✓Palm Beach International Airport ~25 minutes east
• ✓Modeled after Weston — one of Broward's most desirable cities — by the same builder

Location

Westlake Location

Westlake is located in Loxahatchee, part of Palm Beach County, Florida. Residents are close to the shopping, dining, schools, and parks of the Loxahatchee area, with the wider job centers, beaches, and airports of the region within driving distance.

Buying in Westlake

Buying a home in Westlake

The buying process in Westlake is the one used across Palm Beach County. Getting a mortgage pre-approval first tells you your real budget and lets you move quickly when the right home comes up. Property taxes factor into the monthly payment: the median annual property tax in Palm Beach County is about $3,600. Florida's homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of a primary residence, and the Save Our Homes cap limits how fast that assessed value can rise from year to year. Budget for homeowners insurance as well. Rates in Florida reflect wind and flood exposure, so gather quotes early and check whether a specific address sits in a FEMA flood zone. Once you are under contract, plan for a home inspection and, if you are financing, a lender appraisal, both of which fall inside the inspection period. Working with an agent who knows Loxahatchee means you see new listings in Westlake the day they reach the market.

Selling in Westlake

Selling a home in Westlake

Selling a home in Westlake starts with pricing it correctly for current conditions. Homes that are decluttered, professionally photographed, and priced to recent comparable sales tend to draw the most interest in the first two weeks, when a listing is newest and gets the most views. Florida sellers usually pay the documentary stamp tax on the deed, currently $0.70 per $100 of the sale price in most counties, along with prorated property taxes and, by local custom in many areas, the owner's title insurance policy. We provide a no-obligation home valuation for Westlake owners in Loxahatchee, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.

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