Homes for sale inWestlake, Florida
Palm Beach County's newest master-planned city
78
Homes for sale
$784,000
Median list price
$304
Avg price / sqft
45
Median days on market
Westlake is one of the youngest cities in Palm Beach County, a master-planned community that rose out of the western farmlands near Loxahatchee and filled quickly with new neighborhoods, amenity centers and families who wanted room to breathe. The housing stock is overwhelmingly new, with builder communities like Sky Cove and Cresswind shaping the streetscape and a strong appetite for homes with a pool and water views. It suits buyers who like the predictability of newer construction and the energy of a place still being built out.
Right now there are 78 active listings with a median list price of $784,000, though the 159 homes sold over the past year closed at a more grounded median of $614,990. Sellers are getting about 98% of asking and homes take a median of 44.5 days to sell, so this is a balanced market where well-priced listings move and overpriced ones sit. With 13 new construction homes active and plenty of resale single-family homes, buyers have real choice across price points.
Westlake is in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Quick facts
$489,990 – $1.4M price range
2,528 sqft median home
$3,999/mo median rent
Living in Westlake
Westlake is one of the newest incorporated cities in Palm Beach County, carved from former agricultural land in the western part of the county near Loxahatchee and The Acreage. It was planned from the ground up as a master-planned community, which means the streets, lakes, amenity centers and neighborhoods were designed together rather than growing piecemeal over decades. The result is a place that feels orderly and modern, with newer homes, open space and a community that is still actively expanding.
The lifestyle here leans toward outdoor living and amenities. With 62 of the 78 active listings offering a pool and 42 sitting on water, the community was clearly designed around lakes and backyard space. Buyers who choose Westlake tend to value that newness — modern floor plans, energy-efficient systems and planned recreation — over the character and mature trees of an older neighborhood.
Westlake suits a broad range of buyers. Families are drawn to the newer single-family homes and the space, while active adults have a dedicated option in the Cresswind communities. Because the city is young and still building, there's a frontier energy to it — you're buying into a place that is defining itself, which appeals to buyers who want to grow with their community.
Neighborhoods and communities in Westlake
Westlake is organized into distinct builder communities rather than historic neighborhoods, and each has its own character. Sky Cove and the Groves of Westlake and Orchards of Westlake deliver newer single-family homes aimed at families and move-up buyers, while Pines of Westlake adds to the single-family mix. Many of these communities are built around lakes, which is why waterfront homes and homes with water views make up such a large share of inventory.
Cresswind Palm Beach is the city's active-adult centerpiece, an age-restricted community that accounts for much of the 55+ inventory here. With 27 of the active listings in 55+ communities, buyers looking for a lower-maintenance, amenity-rich lifestyle have a clear path. Several listings fall under Cresswind phases, reflecting how the community has been delivered in stages as the city grows.
Across the city, 29 active listings sit in gated communities, so buyers who prioritize controlled access and a quieter street feel have options. Because most of these neighborhoods are new, the housing styles are consistent and contemporary — this isn't a place with dramatically different eras of architecture block to block. You can explore the full range of gated communities and 55+ communities to compare.
Homes for sale in Westlake: prices and housing
The market here centers on single-family homes — 76 of the 78 active listings — with only a couple of townhomes available. The median list price is $784,000, with inventory ranging from about $489,990 at the entry level to $1,429,000 at the top. Average price per square foot runs $304 across a median home size of 2,528 square feet, so buyers are getting meaningful space for the money compared with closer-in Palm Beach markets.
Sold data tells a more grounded story: 159 homes closed over the past 12 months at a median sold price of $614,990, and sellers received about 98% of asking on average. With a median of 44.5 days on market, this is a balanced market where correctly priced homes sell steadily and ambitious listings linger. Keeping an eye on just reduced listings and open houses this week is a smart way to read where sellers are actually meeting the market.
New construction remains a live option, with 13 active listings and ongoing builder activity across Sky Cove, Cresswind and the Groves and Orchards communities. On the cost side, median property tax runs about $10,204 per year, and because Westlake is a newer master-planned city, buyers should confirm community development district (CDD) assessments and HOA dues for each specific neighborhood — those carrying costs can meaningfully affect your monthly budget. For buyers focused on lifestyle features, homes with a pool dominate the listings, and new construction is worth a dedicated look.
Schools in Westlake
Westlake students are served by the School District of Palm Beach County, and the most commonly assigned schools include Golden Grove, Golden Glades and Osceola Creek at the elementary level. For middle school, Western Pines Community Middle appears most often, while Seminole Ridge Community and Frontier serve the area's older students.
Because Westlake is a growing community, attendance boundaries can shift as new schools open or zones are redrawn. School assignment is tied to your exact home address, not just the city, so two homes in different neighborhoods may feed into different schools.
Before you commit to a home for a specific school, verify the current zone directly with the Palm Beach County school district and confirm it hasn't changed. This is especially important in a fast-growing area where new residential phases can prompt boundary updates.
Getting around Westlake
Westlake sits in the western reaches of Palm Beach County, in the Loxahatchee and Acreage area, which means it's more suburban-rural in feel than the coastal cities to the east. Specific drive times weren't available in our data, so plan to test your own commute at the times you'd actually travel — distances to downtown West Palm Beach and the coastal employment centers are a real consideration from this part of the county.
Like most of western Palm Beach County, this is a car-dependent area. You'll want to budget time for the drive east toward I-95 and the coastal corridor, and errands are generally built around driving rather than walking. The trade-off for that distance is more space and newer homes at a lower price per square foot than you'd find closer to the water.
If commute time matters to your daily life, drive the route during rush hour before you buy. The western communities reward buyers who prioritize home and lot over proximity, so weigh that balance honestly against your work and school schedules.
Is Westlake a good place to live?
Westlake is a strong fit for buyers who want newer construction, space and a planned-community lifestyle at a price point below the coastal Palm Beach markets. The median sold price of $614,990 buys a lot of modern square footage — a median of 2,528 feet — and the heavy concentration of pools and water views reflects a community genuinely built around outdoor living. For families and active adults alike, the mix of single-family neighborhoods and the Cresswind 55+ communities gives real options.
The trade-offs are honest ones. This is a western-county location, so you're trading proximity to the coast and established-neighborhood character for newness and space, and the drive east is a daily reality for many residents. Carrying costs deserve attention too — the roughly $10,204 median annual property tax plus potential CDD and HOA charges should be factored into your budget from the start.
For the right buyer, Westlake delivers a modern, amenity-rich home in a city that's still defining itself, with a balanced market where sellers get about 98% of asking and homes move in a median of 44.5 days. If you value new construction, outdoor living and space over walkability and coastal proximity, it's well worth a serious look across both single-family homes and new construction.
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The numbers that matter
The Westlake market
159
Sold, last 12 months
$614,990
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
51 days
Median time to sell
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Days on market
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High school
Assigned schools as reported on active MLS listings — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Westlake
Built new, top to bottom
Westlake is a master-planned city where nearly every home is recent construction, so buyers find modern layouts, newer systems and builder warranties on many listings.
Water views everywhere
Of the 78 active listings, 42 are waterfront and 62 have a pool, reflecting how the community was designed around lakes and outdoor living.
A dedicated 55+ scene
Cresswind Palm Beach anchors an active-adult lifestyle, with 27 of the current listings in 55+ communities.
Gated options for privacy
Twenty-nine of the active homes sit in gated communities, a draw for buyers who want controlled access and a quieter street feel.
Room to grow at $304/sqft
With a median home size of 2,528 sqft and an average of $304 per square foot, Westlake delivers space for families priced out of closer-in Palm Beach markets.
Population
4,237
Median age
37.5
Median income
$131,925
Median home value
$649,700
What people here are into
Active
Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Food & Drink
Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Active
Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Lifestyles
Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Active
Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Entertainment
Late-night Leisure
Ready to turn up when the sun goes down, this population is looking for nighttime entertainment at home or out on the town.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Westlake home
≈ $5,191/mo
$784,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
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In a FEMA flood zone
Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones
$3,999/mo
Median rent
19 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Westlake real estate FAQs
Is Westlake a good place to live?+
Westlake works well for buyers who want a newer, master-planned community with modern homes, pools and lakes rather than an established older neighborhood. The mix skews toward single-family homes (76 of the active listings) with amenity-focused communities, and the steady pace of 159 sales over the past year shows a stable, growing market. It suits families and active-adult buyers who value predictability and new construction.
Is Westlake expensive?+
It's a mid-to-upper price point for western Palm Beach County, with a median list price of $784,000 and a median sold price of $614,990. Listings run from about $489,990 to $1,429,000, so there's range, but only 6 active homes are priced above $1M. You can browse by price to find the entry-level end of the market.
What do homes cost in Westlake?+
The median list price is $784,000 and homes average $304 per square foot across a median size of 2,528 sqft. Actual sold prices run lower, with a median of $614,990 over the last 12 months, reflecting the gap between asking and closing in a balanced market. Most inventory is single-family, with just a couple of townhomes available among townhomes & condos.
How is the Westlake housing market right now?+
It's balanced and steady: 78 homes are active, the median days on market is 44.5, and sellers are getting about 98% of asking. With 159 homes sold over the past year, demand is consistent without the frenzy of a seller's market. Watching just reduced listings can help you spot where sellers have adjusted expectations.
What are HOA fees and property taxes like in Westlake?+
Median property tax runs about $10,204 a year, which reflects both home values and the newer-community tax structure common in master-planned developments. HOA figures vary by community and weren't reported as a single median here, so confirm the dues and any CDD assessments for each specific neighborhood. Budget carefully, since newer Florida communities often carry community development district charges on top of the HOA.
What schools are assigned to Westlake?+
The most commonly assigned schools include Golden Grove and Golden Glades and Osceola Creek elementaries, Western Pines Community Middle, and Seminole Ridge Community and Frontier for upper grades. School assignments depend on your exact address, so always verify the current zone with the Palm Beach County school district before you buy. Attendance boundaries can shift as the community grows.
Is there new construction in Westlake?+
Yes — Westlake is still being built out, and 13 of the 78 active listings are new construction. Builder communities like Sky Cove, Cresswind and the Groves and Orchards of Westlake continue to deliver new homes, and you can see current inventory under new construction. Buying new often means warranties and modern layouts but check for CDD assessments.
Are there 55+ and gated communities in Westlake?+
Yes. Cresswind Palm Beach is the main active-adult community, and 27 of the current listings fall in 55+ communities, while 29 sit in gated communities. That gives older buyers and privacy-minded families distinct options within the same city.
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IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS. Market statistics are computed from listing and sold data and change as the market moves.
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