Akel Homes at Avenir: Complete Guide to Their Communities and Floor Plans

If you’ve been researching Avenir’s builder lineup, you’ve likely noticed that Akel Homes brings something distinct to this master-planned community: a boutique approach to luxury that feels more custom than production-built. As of September 2026, Solana Bay by Akel Homes stands out as one of the most talked-about enclaves within Avenir, and buyers are taking notice. Here’s what you actually need to know before you tour it.

Who Is Akel Homes, and Why Are They Building in Avenir?

Akel Homes has built a reputation across South Florida for delivering thoughtfully designed single-family homes that balance high-end finishes with livable, functional layouts. Rather than mass-producing cookie-cutter floor plans, Akel tends to focus on a curated collection of designs per community, which is exactly the strategy they’ve brought to Solana Bay at Avenir.

Avenir itself is a 4,752-acre master-planned community in Palm Beach Gardens — one of the largest and most ambitious developments to hit this corridor in decades. When you look at the full roster of builders at Avenir, you’ll see recognizable names like Toll Brothers, GL Homes, and Kolter. Akel Homes carved out its niche by delivering a luxury product at a comparatively accessible entry point, which has made Solana Bay a magnet for buyers who want Avenir’s lifestyle without stretching into the $1.6M+ tier found in some neighboring enclaves.

Solana Bay by Akel Homes: Community Overview

Solana Bay is a luxury enclave within Avenir featuring one- and two-story new construction homes with open, airy floor plans and modern interior finishes. Pricing starts from the $800s, with select larger and more customized floor plans reaching into the $1.5M+ range depending on lot premiums, structural options, and finish selections.

What makes Solana Bay compelling for today’s buyer is the range: this isn’t a one-size-fits-all community. Homes span from approachable three-bedroom layouts up through expansive 5-6 bedroom estate-style residences exceeding 5,000 square feet. That kind of range means Solana Bay works equally well for a young family upsizing, a professional couple wanting a home office and guest suite, or a multi-generational household that needs separation of space.

For a full breakdown of where Solana Bay sits within the broader Avenir footprint, the Avenir site plan is worth reviewing before your visit — it’ll help you visualize proximity to amenities, the community’s central park system, and neighboring enclaves.

Floor Plans: What Akel Homes Is Actually Building at Solana Bay

Akel’s floor plan lineup at Solana Bay is where the community really shines for buyers comparing options across Avenir. Here’s what’s currently part of the collection:

The Newport — A well-proportioned floor plan featuring modern design elements and the kind of open-concept living that today’s buyers expect. It’s a strong fit for buyers who want luxury finishes without maximizing square footage.

The Newport Grand — The two-story sibling to the Newport, offering roughly 3,262 air-conditioned square feet (about 3,960 total square feet) across 5 bedrooms. This plan tends to appeal to growing families who want dedicated bedrooms for each child plus a flexible bonus space upstairs.

The Huntington — One of the more popular buildable plans in the community, this one comes in around 3,410 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms — notice the bathroom-to-bedroom ratio, which is a signature of Akel’s approach to guest comfort and everyday convenience. As of recent builder pricing, this plan has started in the $1.14M range, though base pricing shifts as the community sells through and lot premiums are applied.

The Huntington Select — The flagship of the entire Solana Bay collection. As the largest floor plan in the community, it offers 4,985 square feet of air-conditioned living space across 5-6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. This is the plan for buyers who want true estate-level living — a home office, multiple living areas, a primary suite that feels like a retreat, and enough bedrooms to comfortably host extended family for the winter season.

Because Akel updates base pricing and available lots as the community sells down, I always recommend buyers get current, verified numbers before falling in love with a specific plan. That’s exactly the kind of detail I walk clients through during a private tour.

Location Advantage: Why Solana Bay’s Position Within Avenir Matters

Avenir sits in a genuinely strategic pocket of Palm Beach Gardens, and Solana Bay benefits from all of it. You’re a short drive from PGA Boulevard’s retail and dining corridor — think The Gardens Mall, Downtown at the Gardens, and an ever-expanding list of restaurants ranging from casual to upscale. I-95 access is close enough to make commuting to West Palm Beach, or even further south toward Boca Raton, a realistic daily option rather than a chore.

For beach lovers, Palm Beach Gardens’ coastline and the Juno Beach/North Palm Beach stretch are roughly a 15-20 minute drive, which is a meaningful convenience if weekend beach mornings are part of your vision for Florida living. Add in proximity to top-rated schools, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, and the natural beauty of nearby preserves, and you start to understand why Avenir — and Solana Bay specifically — has become such a sought-after address for buyers relocating from the Northeast and Midwest.

If you’re still comparing Avenir to other Palm Beach Gardens developments, our Avenir community guide lays out the full picture: amenities, planned commercial areas, and the master HOA structure that ties everything together.

How Solana Bay Compares to Other Avenir Communities

One question I get constantly from buyers touring Avenir: “How does Solana Bay stack up against Regency, Windgate, or Apex?” It’s a fair question, and the honest answer depends on your priorities.

Communities like Regency by Toll Brothers and the Panther National enclave lean into a higher price tier with larger estate lots. Meanwhile, Apex by GL Homes and L’Ambiance by Kolter each bring their own architectural personality and amenity packages.

Solana Bay’s advantage is its pricing entry point combined with the flexibility of its floor plan range — starting from the $800s gives buyers a genuine path into Avenir without needing to commit to $1.6M+ minimums seen in some of the community’s more exclusive sections. If your budget sits in that $800K-$1.5M window and you want new construction with room to grow, Solana Bay deserves to be at the top of your tour list.

For buyers weighing the full builder landscape before deciding, our complete 2026 Avenir guide breaks down every community side by side.

What to Expect When You Tour Solana Bay

Touring a builder community like Solana Bay is different from touring resale homes — you’re evaluating base plans, structural options, lot premiums, and design center selections simultaneously. I walk every client through:

– Which floor plans currently have available lots or quick-move-in inventory
– How lot location (water view, preserve view, cul-de-sac) affects pricing
– What’s included in base price versus what requires an upgrade at the design studio
– Realistic closing timelines given current construction schedules
– HOA structure and how Solana Bay fits within Avenir’s master association

This is where having a buyer’s advocate matters. Builder sales representatives work for the builder — I work for you, and my job is making sure you understand the full financial picture before you sign anything.