What New Construction Communities Are Currently Being Built in Palm Beach Gardens in 2026

Palm Beach Gardens is one of the most active new construction markets in South Florida in 2026. According to listings tracked across major new-home platforms, there are currently more than 80 active new construction communities in and immediately around Palm Beach Gardens, ranging from large master-planned developments with thousands of planned homesites to smaller boutique neighborhoods with fewer than 50 lots. That breadth is unusual even by Palm Beach County standards.

Why Palm Beach Gardens Keeps Attracting New Development

The city's geography explains a lot. Palm Beach Gardens sits at the northern end of the urbanized Palm Beach County corridor, bordered by the Loxahatchee Slough and thousands of acres of preserved land to the west. That western edge, once considered too far out, has become the primary growth frontier as land prices in Jupiter, Juno Beach, and central Palm Beach Gardens have climbed. Builders have followed the available land westward, which is why the most active construction sites in 2026 are concentrated along Northlake Boulevard and PGA Boulevard west of the Florida Turnpike.

The city also benefits from strong employment anchors nearby. The Scripps Research Institute campus, Pratt and Whitney, and a dense concentration of healthcare employers along PGA Boulevard generate consistent buyer demand. Interstate 95 and the Florida Turnpike both run through the city, making commutes to West Palm Beach (roughly 15 miles south) and Boca Raton (about 35 miles south) manageable for buyers who work outside the Gardens.

How Many Communities Are Active in September 2026

New Home Source currently lists more than 81 communities in the Palm Beach Gardens area, spanning price points from the mid $400,000s for townhomes to well over $3 million for custom estate lots.

You can browse a current snapshot of those communities at New Home Source's Palm Beach Gardens listings, which is updated regularly as new phases open and sell out. Keep in mind that availability changes quickly in this market: phases that opened in early 2026 have already seen significant absorption, and some builders are releasing lots in controlled batches to manage pricing.

2. Avenir: The Largest New Construction Community Currently Being Built in Palm Beach Gardens

Avenir is the single largest new construction project currently underway in Palm Beach Gardens, and it is one of the largest master-planned communities in all of South Florida. The development spans approximately 4,752 acres on the western edge of the city, with a master plan that calls for roughly 3,900 total homes across multiple villages, plus commercial space, a town center, and preserved natural areas. As of September 2026, construction is well underway across several villages and multiple builders are actively selling.

Scale, Location, and Master Plan

Avenir sits west of the Florida Turnpike, accessed primarily via Northlake Boulevard. The drive to PGA Boulevard and the Gardens Mall corridor is roughly 10 to 15 minutes depending on traffic, and the Turnpike on-ramp at Northlake puts Downtown West Palm Beach about 25 minutes away under normal conditions. The site borders the Loxahatchee Slough Sanctuary, which means a significant portion of the community's perimeter faces preserved wetlands and natural areas rather than additional development.

The master plan is organized into distinct villages, each with its own character and builder. Some villages focus on single-family homes on larger lots; others include paired villas and coach homes. The community's town center, currently in development, is planned to include retail, dining, and services so that residents can handle everyday errands without leaving the development.

Builders and Price Ranges Inside Avenir

Avenir hosts multiple national and regional builders simultaneously, which is one of its defining features. Builders active in Avenir as of September 2026 include GL Homes, Toll Brothers, Kolter Homes, and Pulte Homes, among others. Each builder operates in a separate village or pod within the master plan, so price points and product types vary considerably across the community.

GL Homes' Avenir offerings have been priced from the mid $700,000s into the $1.2 million range for single-family homes, depending on the floor plan and lot size. Toll Brothers, known for its semi-custom approach, has released plans in Avenir ranging from approximately $900,000 to well over $1.5 million for larger estate-style homes. Pulte's product in Avenir has generally started in the $600,000s, making it one of the more accessible entry points into the community. These ranges shift as new phases open, so current pricing should always be confirmed directly with each builder's sales office.

Amenities and Infrastructure

Avenir's central amenity hub, called the Avenir Club, includes a resort-style pool complex, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, and event spaces. The community also has a dedicated trail system that connects to the natural areas along the slough. A new K-8 school site has been designated within the Avenir master plan, and the Palm Beach County School District has been involved in planning for that facility, though buyers should verify enrollment zones and opening timelines directly with the Palm Beach County School District.

For a closer look at current availability and floor plans inside Avenir, the Move With Momentum resource on new construction homes in Palm Beach Gardens provides a useful overview of active communities and builder contacts.

3. Alton: A Mixed-Use Community Still Adding New Homes in 2026

Alton is a mixed-use master-planned community in central Palm Beach Gardens that has been delivering homes for several years, but construction is still active in 2026 with remaining phases and product types still coming to market. Unlike Avenir, which is on the western fringe, Alton sits closer to the heart of the city, bordered by Donald Ross Road to the north and PGA Boulevard to the south. That central location puts residents within a short drive of the Gardens Mall, Downtown at the Gardens, and PGA Boulevard's restaurant and retail corridor.

Where Alton Sits and What It Offers

Alton spans roughly 681 acres and was designed around a walkable town center concept. The community includes single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments, along with a commercial area that houses restaurants, a grocery anchor, and service retail. The internal trail network connects residential pods to the town center, and the community has its own pool and fitness amenities.

If you want a deeper sense of daily life inside Alton before committing to a purchase, there is a full breakdown of the neighborhood's layout, home styles, and practical details in this article on what it is actually like to live in the Alton neighborhood in Palm Beach Gardens.

Current Construction Activity in Alton

Kolter Homes has been one of the primary builders in Alton, with townhome and single-family product across multiple sub-neighborhoods within the community. As of September 2026, some sections of Alton are fully built out and resale-only, while other pods are still delivering new inventory. Townhomes in Alton have been priced in the $500,000 to $700,000 range, while single-family homes have ranged from the high $600,000s to over $1 million depending on lot size and floor plan. Buyers interested in Alton should ask specifically which phases are still under active construction versus which are resale-only.

4. Other Active New Construction Communities and Pockets in Palm Beach Gardens

Beyond Avenir and Alton, Palm Beach Gardens has a range of smaller new construction communities and infill projects active in 2026. These range from gated townhome communities near PGA Boulevard to custom home sites in established neighborhoods. The variety means buyers with different budgets, lifestyle preferences, and location priorities can find something under active construction.

Smaller Infill and Boutique Developments

Several smaller gated communities are actively delivering homes in the Northlake Boulevard and Hood Road corridors. These tend to be 20 to 80 home communities with a single builder, offering a more intimate scale than Avenir's multi-village layout. Prices in these communities vary widely: some are positioned as workforce-adjacent townhome products in the $450,000 to $550,000 range, while others are custom or semi-custom single-family communities priced from $1.5 million and up.

There are also custom lot opportunities in established Palm Beach Gardens neighborhoods east of the Turnpike, particularly in the Frenchman's Creek and Old Palm Golf Club areas, where teardowns and vacant lots occasionally come to market and allow buyers to build with a custom builder of their choice. These are not mass-market new construction communities, but they represent a meaningful slice of the new-home activity in the city.

What Builders Are Active Across the City

The builders with the most active Palm Beach Gardens presence in September 2026 include GL Homes, Toll Brothers, Pulte Homes, DiVosta (a Pulte brand), Kolter Homes, and Minto Communities. GL Homes and Toll Brothers tend to anchor the higher price points, while DiVosta and Pulte offer more entry-level new construction product. Minto has been active in the 55-plus segment with its Latitude Margaritaville Watersound community nearby in Bay County, but also has Palm Beach County presence worth watching.

Each builder operates its own sales offices on-site, and the sales representatives there work for the builder, not for the buyer. That distinction matters when it comes to negotiating upgrades, lot premiums, and contract terms, which is covered in the next section.

5. What Buyers Need to Know Before Purchasing New Construction in Palm Beach Gardens

New construction contracts in Palm Beach Gardens are significantly different from standard Florida resale contracts, and the differences almost always favor the builder. Understanding these differences before you walk into a model home can protect you from costly surprises.

Builder Contracts Are Not the Same as Resale Contracts

Builders use their own proprietary purchase agreements, which are typically written by the builder's legal team. These contracts often include clauses that allow the builder to extend closing timelines without penalty, limit the buyer's ability to cancel, and restrict the buyer's right to inspect the home during construction. Florida law does provide some consumer protections, but they do not override every builder-favorable clause. Having a real estate attorney review the contract before you sign is worth the cost.

Bringing your own buyer's agent to the builder's sales office, before you register on your first visit, is one of the most important steps a new construction buyer can take. The builder pays the buyer's agent commission in most Palm Beach Gardens new construction communities, so representation costs the buyer nothing. Your agent can review the contract, negotiate on upgrades and lot premiums, and flag issues the builder's sales team is unlikely to raise.

Costs Beyond the Base Price

The advertised base price of a new construction home in Palm Beach Gardens is rarely the actual purchase price. Lot premiums for water views, preserve-facing lots, or cul-de-sac positions can add $30,000 to $150,000 or more to the base price. Structural options selected at the design center, such as extended garages, bonus rooms, or upgraded ceiling heights, are priced separately. Then there are design center finishes: flooring, cabinetry, countertops, and appliances. Buyers who go through the design center without a budget ceiling routinely spend $80,000 to $200,000 above the base price on options alone.

Community Development District (CDD) fees are another line item that catches buyers off guard. Many Palm Beach Gardens new construction communities, including sections of Avenir, carry CDD assessments that appear on the annual property tax bill. These fees fund infrastructure like roads, utilities, and amenity construction, and they can range from a few hundred dollars per year to over $3,000 annually depending on the community and the phase. For a broader picture of what carrying costs look like on a new construction home in this market, the article on property taxes on a $700,000 home in Palm Beach Gardens walks through how the tax bill is calculated, including CDD and HOA components.

Timelines and Market Conditions in 2026

Construction timelines for new homes in Palm Beach Gardens currently range from about 10 months for production homes on pre-permitted lots to 18 to 24 months for semi-custom and custom builds. Labor and materials costs have stabilized compared to the 2022 and 2023 period, but supply chain delays on certain items, particularly windows, HVAC equipment, and electrical components, can still push closing dates back. Builders are generally being more realistic about delivery estimates in 2026 than they were two to three years ago, but building in a buffer when making plans around your closing date is still wise.

Interest rate conditions in September 2026 continue to influence how builders are structuring incentives. Several builders in Palm Beach Gardens are offering forward-commitment rate buydowns through their preferred lenders, which can meaningfully reduce the effective mortgage rate for the first few years of ownership. These incentives are usually tied to using the builder's preferred lender, so it pays to run the numbers on both the incentive and the loan terms before committing.

If you are also considering resale homes alongside new construction, it helps to understand the full picture of what is available across the city. The homes for sale in Palm Beach Gardens 2026 overview covers both new and resale inventory so you can compare your options side by side.