Homes for Sale in Royal Palm Beach, FL: A Buyer's Guide
By Jiffy Rozario · · 7 min read
"If you're looking at homes for sale in Royal Palm Beach, FL, you have two real paths: resale homes on the existing market, or new construction communities like Lakeside Landing, where D.R. Horton is building townhomes that have recently started in the high $400,000s to low $500,000s. Both paths work — this guide walks through how they're different, so you can figure out which one fits your situation.
Royal Palm Beach in a few numbers
Royal Palm Beach sits in Palm Beach County, just west of Wellington and a straight shot down Southern Boulevard from West Palm Beach. It's a family-oriented suburb — parks, a public library, chain stores mixed with small businesses — rather than a resort or nightlife destination. If you're comparing it to nearby Wellington, the biggest practical difference for most buyers is home type and price: Royal Palm Beach has more townhome and smaller single-family inventory, while Wellington skews toward larger single-family homes and equestrian properties.
Resale vs. new construction: the real trade-offs
Resale homes give you more locations to choose from, and you can often move faster since you're not waiting on construction. But you're also buying whatever age and condition the home is in — a roof from 2008, an HVAC system nobody's touched since it was installed, finishes chosen by someone else years ago.
New construction, like the two floor plans at Lakeside Landing, gives you a home nobody has lived in, built to current hurricane codes, with a warranty that covers the big structural items for a full decade. The trade-off is fewer location choices — you're picking from the communities actively selling right now — and a shorter negotiating runway, since builder pricing tends to be less flexible than a motivated resale seller's.
Neither is universally better. If you want a specific neighborhood or an older, larger lot, resale usually wins. If you want a warranty, current building codes, and nothing that needs replacing in year one, new construction usually wins.
What new construction actually looks like at Lakeside Landing
Lakeside Landing has two floor plans, Bondi and Waverly, both two-story townhomes with three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and a one-car garage. They share the same downstairs — an open living room and kitchen — and differ mainly in how much bedroom space you get upstairs. Every home comes standard with granite kitchen counters, quartz bathroom counters, impact-resistant windows and sliding glass doors, and a tankless water heater.
If you want the full room-by-room comparison between the two plans, see Bondi vs. Waverly.
What ""townhouse"" actually means, if you're new to this
If you've mostly looked at single-family homes before, a townhouse is worth understanding on its own terms — not as a smaller substitute, but as a different kind of ownership. We cover exactly what that means, and how it compares to a condo, in What Is a Townhouse? A First-Time Buyer's Guide.
What comes with a new D.R. Horton home
Every new construction home at Lakeside Landing comes with a layered warranty — a 1-year workmanship warranty, a 2-year systems warranty, and a 10-year structural warranty — on top of the standard features list. We break down exactly what's covered, and for how long, in What's Included at Lakeside Landing, Plus the D.R. Horton Warranty.
A realistic price range
Homes for sale in Royal Palm Beach span a wide range depending on age, size, and home type. At Lakeside Landing specifically, both floor plans have recently started in the high $400,000s to low $500,000s. That number moves with incentives and available lots — a rate buy-down one month, a closing-cost credit the next — so treat any number you see online as a starting point, not a quote. The only way to get today's real number is to ask.
What it's actually like to live here
Numbers and floor plans only tell part of the story. For a sense of daily life in Royal Palm Beach — the commute, the parks, the everyday errands — see Living in Royal Palm Beach, FL: What It's Actually Like.
What to actually compare when you're shopping around
If you're looking at more than one home for sale in Royal Palm Beach, whether it's new construction or resale, a few things matter more than the listing photos. First, check what's actually included in the price — on a resale home, that means asking about the age of the roof, water heater, and HVAC system, since those are expensive to replace and rarely obvious from a walkthrough. On new construction, it means asking what's standard versus what's an upgrade, since builders sometimes advertise a base price that doesn't include everything shown in a model home.
Second, ask about ongoing costs beyond the mortgage payment. An HOA fee, if there is one, covers different things at different communities — sometimes just landscaping, sometimes a full amenity package. That number matters just as much to your monthly budget as the purchase price itself.
Third, think about your actual timeline. If you need to be in a home within a month or two, an already-built resale home or a near-complete new construction home will fit better than a home that hasn't started construction yet. If you have more flexibility, waiting for the right lot or floor plan might be worth it.
How incentives actually work on new construction
It's worth understanding, generally, why builder incentives change so often. Builders adjust incentives based on how quickly homes in a given community are selling, current mortgage rates, and how many homesites are left. That means the incentive available this month — a rate buy-down, a credit toward closing costs, an upgrade included at no charge — may not be the same next month, in either direction. It's not a sales trick; it's simply how new construction pricing tends to move. The only way to know what's currently on the table is to ask directly.
Common Questions
Is Royal Palm Beach a good place to buy new construction?
It has at least one active D.R. Horton community, Lakeside Landing, with two floor plans currently selling. Whether it's a good fit depends on your budget and how much space you need — a call with a specialist can walk through the real options.
What's the price range for new construction in Royal Palm Beach?
At Lakeside Landing, both floor plans have recently started in the high \$400,000s to low \$500,000s. Call 561-704-0091 for today's number, since builder pricing and incentives change.
Is it cheaper to buy new construction or a resale home?
It depends on the specific homes you're comparing. New construction often comes with a longer warranty and no deferred maintenance, which can offset a higher sticker price. Resale can be cheaper up front but may need work sooner.
How many new construction communities are in Royal Palm Beach?
As of this writing, D.R. Horton has one active community in Royal Palm Beach: Lakeside Landing. Availability changes, so it's worth checking current status before assuming.
Do new construction homes in Florida meet current hurricane codes?
Yes — new construction is built to the current Florida Building Code, which is stricter than codes from even a decade ago. Lakeside Landing homes include impact-resistant windows and sliding glass doors as a standard feature.
What school district serves Royal Palm Beach?
The School District of Palm Beach County. School boundaries change, and getting this wrong is worse than not answering at all. Don't rely on a builder's neighborhood map or a real estate listing for this — use the School District of Palm Beach County's own Find My School lookup at findmyschool.info and type in the exact address you're considering.
Ready to take the next step?
Call 561-704-0091 to talk with a National House Search specialist, or See Homes for Sale at Lakeside Landing — Schedule a Visit.
Related reading: Bondi vs. Waverly: Comparing the Two Lakeside Landing Floor Plans, What Is a Townhouse? A First-Time Buyer's Guide, What's Included at Lakeside Landing, Plus the D.R. Horton Warranty, Living in Royal Palm Beach, FL: What It's Actually Like, and the Lakeside Landing community page. "