New Construction Townhomes in Palm Beach Gardens: A Buyer's Guide

If you're looking at new construction in Palm Beach Gardens, the starting price is the least useful number you'll see. What actually decides your cost is the specific home, the lot, taxes after closing, insurance, HOA dues, and your loan terms. Vintage Oaks by D.R. Horton is one active option, offering four Emerald Series townhome floor plans on Northlake Boulevard.

Why buyers look at Palm Beach Gardens

Palm Beach Gardens is a well-established, growing city in northern Palm Beach County. New construction here spans a wide range, from entry-tier communities to large master-planned developments like Avenir, which is bringing nearly 4,000 new homes to the area with a town center opening in 2026.

That growth has pushed a lot of search demand toward the area—but not every option inside a big master-planned community fits every budget. Standalone communities near these developments, like Vintage Oaks, are worth knowing about specifically for that reason.

What is available in Palm Beach Gardens right now?

New construction moves in phases. A builder opens a group of homes, sells them, then opens another. At Vintage Oaks, D.R. Horton offers four Emerald Series townhome floor plans.

Other builders and communities in the area, including inside Avenir itself, open and close on their own schedules—which is why a static list on any website goes out of date quickly.

The Vintage Oaks floor plans

Four plans are available, all two-story, 3-bedroom townhomes with a one-car garage, a fenced yard, and a balcony off the second-floor primary bedroom.

The Callington also adds a third full bathroom. See the Vintage Oaks community page to compare all four plans.

What the Emerald Series means

D.R. Horton builds under a few different brand names, and the Emerald Series is their higher tier—distinct from their standard flagship line, generally associated with more elevated finishes and design. Vintage Oaks is built under this brand, which is part of why it stands out from typical entry-level new construction in the area.

The five costs people forget

• Property taxes. On a brand new home, last year's tax bill was based on empty land. Your bill after closing will be based on a finished house, and it will be higher.

• Homeowners insurance. In South Florida this is a significant monthly number, and it varies by the home's construction and location.

• HOA dues. Ask what dues are today, what they cover, and how often they've increased.

• CDD assessments. Some Florida communities, including large master-planned ones like Avenir, have a Community Development District fee on top of HOA dues. Vintage Oaks is a separate, standalone community and is not part of Avenir's CDD structure—but always ask directly for any community you're considering.

• Closing costs. These are separate from your down payment and add up.

How to compare floor plans properly

Don't compare square footage — compare drawings. Pull up the plans side by side and look at where rooms actually sit, how much space stairs eat, and where the garage enters.

Ask which design package a specific home carries, since features like countertop material at Vintage Oaks depend on the design package, not just the floor plan.

Questions to ask before you sign anything

New construction contracts differ from resale contracts. Before you sign, ask:

• What the deposit schedule is and what makes it refundable

• Whether you may bring your own inspector before closing

• What the warranty covers and for how long

• What happens if completion is delayed

• Whether any incentive requires using the builder's affiliated lender

Ask to see the HOA documents before you sign, not after. The full list is in our new construction buying checklist.

The builder lender question

Get a written quote from the builder's lender and a written quote from an outside lender. Compare the interest rate on both, then do the math over the life of the loan, not just at closing.

Do you need your own agent?

Yes, and sort it out before you tour. Many builders require your agent to register with them at or before your first visit. If you tour alone first and later want representation, that option may already be closed.

How NationalHouseSearch.com helps you compare

Simon Karim and NationalHouseSearch.com can pull current builder inventory across multiple Palm Beach County communities and compare them against one another.

Call 561-704-0091 for today's list, or schedule a visit online.

If proximity to Avenir specifically matters to you, see our Vintage Oaks location guide.

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