GL Homes in Avenir Palm Beach Gardens: Homes, Prices, and Process

If you’ve been watching Avenir’s growth over the past few years, you already know GL Homes doesn’t build “starter” product — they build statements. As of October 2026, Apex by GL Homes has emerged as one of the most talked-about sections within Avenir, offering luxury single-family homes with resort-style amenities just minutes from PGA Boulevard. Whether you’re relocating from out of state, upgrading within Palm Beach Gardens, or evaluating Avenir as an investment, this guide breaks down exactly what GL Homes is building, what it costs, and how the buying process actually works.

Who Is GL Homes, and Why Apex Matters Within Avenir

GL Homes is one of South Florida’s most established private builders, known for master-planned communities with heavy amenity investment and strong resale performance. Within Avenir — the 4,700-acre master-planned community on the northern edge of Palm Beach Gardens — GL Homes has taken on Apex, one of the flagship luxury sections of the overall Avenir site plan.

Apex sits alongside other respected builders developing throughout Avenir, including Toll Brothers, Kolter, Akel Homes, and Kenco Communities. You can see how Apex fits into the broader community layout on our Avenir community guide, and compare it against every other builder currently active in Avenir on our builders overview page.

What sets Apex apart is scale and finish level. These aren’t entry-level production homes — they’re spacious, thoughtfully designed residences built for families who want room to grow, entertain, and settle in for the long term.

Apex Pricing as of October 2026

Pricing at Apex has moved since the community first launched, and it’s important buyers work from current numbers rather than outdated marketing. As of this writing, listings at Apex are available starting from roughly $969,900 and extending well past $3.5 million for the largest floor plans and premium homesites. GL Homes markets the community broadly as “from the $800s to $900s,” with most active inventory currently clustering in the high $900s to low $2 millions, and select estate-style homes pushing toward $3 million-plus.

For context, that entry point is actually priced competitively against the broader Palm Beach Gardens luxury market, which averages closer to $1.27 million for comparable homes. In other words, Apex is delivering Avenir’s resort lifestyle at a relative value compared to similarly sized new construction elsewhere in the corridor.

A few pricing notes worth keeping in mind:

• Two-bedroom plans start from approximately $969,900
• Three-bedroom, 3.5-bath plans start from approximately $1,075,900, with HOA dues estimated around $1,109/month depending on the section
• Larger five-bedroom, five-bath plans — like the newly debuted Celestia floor plan — push into the $2 million-plus range
• The flagship Solaris floor plan exceeds 5,500 square feet with soaring 12-foot ceilings and sits at the top of the current lineup
• HOA fees across Avenir generally run $200–$400 per month depending on the specific section and amenity package, though Apex’s resort-style offerings may trend toward the higher end of that range

Because GL Homes periodically runs limited-time incentives (current promotional pricing has referenced an offer window running through November 30, 2026), pricing can shift from one release to the next. This is exactly why working with someone who tracks these changes in real time matters — get the latest numbers directly through our Apex by GL Homes page or by scheduling a tour.

The Homes: Floor Plans, Size, and Design

Apex homes range broadly from approximately 1,900 to nearly 7,000 square feet, which means the community genuinely spans first-time luxury buyers up to multi-generational estate families. A few standout plans currently available:

The Celestia — GL Homes’ newest debut at Apex, offering five bedrooms and five bathrooms with open-concept gathering spaces designed for families who entertain often.

The Solaris — the community’s signature estate plan, delivering over 5,500 square feet, 12-foot ceilings, and a fully open-concept layout that feels more like a custom home than a production build.

Pinnacle Collection — GL Homes’ entry point within Apex, starting from the $960s, offering smaller footprints without sacrificing the finish quality the builder is known for.

Across the lineup, expect the hallmarks GL Homes is known for: impact windows, open kitchen layouts built for gathering, generous primary suites, and flexible secondary spaces that work as offices, playrooms, or guest suites. Lot sizes and privacy also tend to be stronger here than in older, denser Palm Beach Gardens subdivisions — a direct benefit of Avenir’s master-planned, lower-density design.

Amenities and Lifestyle at Apex

GL Homes has built its reputation on amenity-rich communities, and Apex continues that pattern. While amenities tie into Avenir’s broader community infrastructure, Apex residents can expect resort-style pools, clubhouse facilities, and recreational space designed specifically around family living — fitting, given Apex is positioned as a family-oriented section of Avenir.

Beyond the gates, Avenir’s location is a major part of the value proposition. Residents are a short drive from:

• PGA Boulevard — Palm Beach Gardens’ premier dining, shopping, and entertainment corridor, home to The Gardens Mall and dozens of top-rated restaurants
• I-95 — providing quick access south to West Palm Beach and Boca Raton, or north toward Jupiter and the Treasure Coast
• Palm Beach Gardens’ beaches — including Juno Beach and the Lake Park Marina area, both roughly 20–25 minutes away
• Top-rated schools and medical facilities, with Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center and multiple A-rated schools within easy reach

This combination — new construction quality, resort amenities, and genuine proximity to everything that makes Palm Beach Gardens desirable — is a big part of why Apex continues to draw serious buyer interest in 2026.

How the GL Homes Buying Process Works

If you’re new to buying in a master-planned community like Avenir, the process at Apex generally follows these steps:

1. Tour the models. GL Homes’ on-site sales gallery at Apex is open daily, typically 10am–6pm, allowing you to walk completed models and view available homesites in person.
2. Review available inventory and pricing. Because pricing and lot availability shift frequently — sometimes month to month — it’s critical to confirm current numbers before falling in love with a specific plan.
3. Select your homesite and floor plan. Depending on construction phase, you may be choosing from quick-move-in inventory or reserving a to-be-built home with structural and design options.
4. Understand HOA and CDD obligations. Like most Avenir sections, Apex carries HOA dues and may be subject to community development district (CDD) assessments — your realtor should walk you through the full cost picture, not just the base purchase price.
5. Close and move toward construction completion. Timelines vary based on whether you’re buying a completed quick-move-in home or a new release still under construction.

This is where having independent representation matters most. Builder sales representatives work for GL Homes — their job is to sell their inventory. As your buyer’s agent, Jean Taveras and the team at Atlis Realty work exclusively for you: reviewing contracts, comparing Apex against other Avenir builders, and making sure you understand the full financial picture, including long-term Atlis Property Management options if you’re considering Apex as an investment or future rental property.

Is Apex the Right Fit — or Should You Compare Builders First?

Apex is one of the strongest family-oriented options in Avenir, but it isn’t the only one. Depending on your budget, lot preferences, and lifestyle priorities, you may also want to compare it against Toll Brothers’ offerings at Regency and Windgate, Kolter’s communities at L’Ambiance and Esprit, or Akel Homes’ Solana Bay. Our complete 2026 Avenir guide breaks down how every builder in the community compares on price, size, and amenities — a smart read before committing to any single section.

That said, for buyers who want GL Homes’ specific combination of spacious floor plans, strong amenity packages, and a relative value position versus the broader Palm Beach Gardens market, Apex remains one of the most compelling choices in Avenir right now.