Lotus Palm
An actively selling GL Homes new-construction community in Boca Raton, built on the former Boca Municipal Golf Course site, with 525 contemporary single-family homes and resort amenities—no golf or equity membership.
Most buyers look at this community when they want newer construction with gated security and family-focused amenities. It works best if you value predictability and low-maintenance living. The tradeoff is HOA rules and less flexibility compared to non-HOA neighborhoods.
Lotus Palm: Contemporary New Construction on Boca's Old Municipal Golf Course
Most buyers look at Lotus Palm when they want to buy new in Boca—a contemporary GL Homes single-family home with resort amenities—and want a more central Boca location than the west-Boca Lotus communities.
This works best if you're a family or move-up buyer who wants current construction, choice of floor plan, and top-rated Boca schools, and is comfortable in the $1.3M to low-$3M range.
The tradeoff is the new-construction reality: base prices are a starting point, upgrades and lot premiums add up, and to-be-built homes take time. If you want turnkey-now or a lower budget, look at resales.
Community Overview
Lotus Palm is a GL Homes new-construction community in Boca Raton, built on the redeveloped former Boca Municipal Golf Course site—a notably central location near Glades Road and the Turnpike. It comprises 525 single-family homesites with 100% contemporary architecture. This is an all-ages community.
Homes & Pricing
GL offers 12 floor plans across two collections (Bali and Fiji), as one- and two-story contemporary homes with flexible spaces and high-end standard features.
Base pricing starts at $1,300,000 and runs toward the low $3M range. As with any new construction, lot premiums and design-center upgrades raise the real number—work from the current GL price sheet plus an upgrade estimate. Both to-be-built and quick move-in homes are typically available.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Lotus Palm continues the Lotus resort-amenity playbook—clubhouse, resort pools, fitness, indoor sports, tennis and pickleball, and family recreation—with no golf, no equity membership, and no dining minimum. The pace is social and family-active.
HOA & Costs
Confirm the current HOA schedule and any CDD assessment with the builder for the specific home and phase before contract. No equity or golf membership.
Why Buyers Choose Lotus Palm
- Buy new with choice of floor plan and finishes
- More central Boca location than west-Boca Lotus/Lotus Edge
- Contemporary construction and resort amenities
- No golf or equity fees
Who Should Skip Lotus Palm
- Budget under ~$1.3M → Lotus resales or West Delray family communities
- Want golf / a country club → The Oaks, Woodfield, or a full club
- Need turnkey immediately → A resale (Boca Bridges)
- Want 55+ → A Valencia community
Rachel's Perspective
Lotus Palm is the most central of GL's Lotus communities, which is exactly why some buyers prefer it over Lotus Edge farther west. The buy-new tradeoffs are the same everywhere: base price is the beginning, upgrades matter, timelines require patience. If Lotus Palm is on your list, I'll walk you through the current price sheet, realistic all-in cost, and how it compares to Lotus, Lotus Edge, and resales like Boca Bridges.
Deciding between GL's Boca communities? Read which GL community is best in Boca, and compare Lotus, Lotus Edge, and Boca Bridges.
Compare Nearby Communities
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Lotus
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Lotus Edge
An actively selling GL Homes new-construction community in West Boca Raton with contemporary single-family homes, a 39,000 sq ft clubhouse, and full resort amenities—no golf or equity membership.
Boca Bridges
A newer luxury all-ages GL Homes community in West Boca Raton with resort-scale amenities, large modern single-family homes, and no golf or equity membership—now a resale market after building out.
Boca Falls
A guard-gated all-ages family community in far West Boca Raton with 700+ larger single-family homes, resort amenities, low HOA dues, and top school zoning—no mandatory golf or club fees.
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