$850,000
Active
$850,000
15665 Merritt
Westlake, FL 33470
3 bd3 ba2,318 sqft
Cresswind Palm Beach Phase 3
Florida-Based Builder · Palm Beach Gardens HQ
Kolter Homes new construction
in South Florida.
Kolter Group is a Florida homebuilder headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens. The company has 9 active communities across Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties, with prices ranging from the upper $300s at its Cresswind 55+ communities to over $2 million at Artistry Palm Beach. Cresswind is the 55+ active adult brand, with active communities in Westlake and Port St. Lucie.
The office is at 4807 PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens. Active communities run from Westlake and Avenir in Palm Beach County north to Port St. Lucie’s Tradition corridor. We represent buyers at every one of them — the builder pays our commission, not you.
Active Communities
9 across South FL
Price Range
$300s – $2M+
Headquarters
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Buyer Agent Cost
Free
About Kolter Homes
A Florida builder, building in Florida.
Kolter isn’t a Texas or Arizona builder that expanded south. The company has been at 4807 PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens for over 30 years. It builds primarily in Florida, in markets it actually knows — which matters more than it sounds when you’re dealing with local permit offices, local subcontractors, and buyers who’ve lived here a while.
The best-known Kolter brand is Cresswind, the 55+ concept. Most 55+ communities are standard HOA neighborhoods with a clubhouse tacked on. Cresswind builds the amenity center first and designs it specifically for how active adults actually use a facility: indoor and outdoor pools, 10+ pickleball courts, art studios, ballrooms, and organized social clubs year-round. Cresswind Palm Beach at Westlake and PGA Village Verano in Port St. Lucie are the two active Cresswind communities in the area right now.
Kolter also builds at Mosaic and Rivella in Port St. Lucie, where prices start in the mid $400s and upper $300s respectively. Artistry Palm Beach in Palm Beach Gardens starts above $2 million. Esprit and L’Ambiance are inside Avenir — the 4,752-acre master-planned development in Palm Beach Gardens. Buyers there get Kolter construction quality inside a community with significant infrastructure already built out.
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Cresswind: the 55+ brand
Cresswind is Kolter's purpose-built 55+ concept. The amenity centers are designed specifically for active adults: indoor and outdoor pools, 10+ pickleball courts, art studios, ballrooms, and organized social programming. Not a standard clubhouse. A facility built from scratch for how 55+ buyers actually use a community.
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"Built Around You" design philosophy
Kolter's floor plans are built around indoor-outdoor connectivity and flexible living spaces. Covered lanais, open-concept kitchens, and options that let buyers configure rooms without fully custom build complexity. The design center process is more curated than some national builders, which most buyers find less overwhelming.
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Avenir master plan access
Esprit and L'Ambiance both sit inside Avenir, a 4,752-acre master-planned development in Palm Beach Gardens. Kolter buyers get new construction quality inside a community with significant infrastructure already in place. Roads, parks, and amenities that took years and significant capital to build.
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Florida-based builder
Kolter is headquartered at 4807 PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens, not in Texas or Arizona. The company builds primarily in Florida and has been doing it for over 30 years. Local permit offices, local subcontractors, local knowledge. It matters more than it sounds when a project hits a snag.
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Design center customization
Kolter buyers work with design consultants to select finishes, fixtures, flooring, cabinetry, and structural options. Curated packages at different price tiers make the process manageable. We advise buyers on which options hold resale value and which are easier to upgrade after closing.
Palm Beach County
4 Kolter communities now selling in Palm Beach County
Prices and availability as of 2026. Contact us for current builder incentives.
Cresswind Palm Beach at Westlake
Cresswind 55+9 homes availableWestlake, Palm Beach County·55+ Active Adult
Cresswind Palm Beach at Westlake is Kolter's flagship 55+ community inside Westlake. One of the fastest-growing planned cities in Florida. Residents get exclusive access to the Cresswind Club, a purpose-built amenity center: 10+ pickleball courts, indoor and outdoor pools, a full fitness center, art studio, and a grand ballroom for community events. Westlake's own town center with shops, dining, and a splash pad is a short walk away.
Exclusive Cresswind Club amenity center10+ pickleball courtsIndoor and outdoor resort poolsFull fitness center and yoga studioArt studio and craft roomGrand ballroom and event spacesWalking and biking trailsGated 55+ community
Community Details
Price From$546,990
Square Feet1,434 – 2,776 sq ft
Bedrooms2–6 BR
Bathrooms2–4 BA
LocationWestlake, FL
Esprit at Avenir
Cresswind 55+7 homes availablePalm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County·55+ Active Adult
Esprit at Avenir is Kolter's 55+ offering inside Avenir, the 4,752-acre master-planned development in Palm Beach Gardens. Residents have a private gated 55+ enclave with resort-style amenities plus access to Avenir's own club, trails, and recreational facilities. Palm Beach Gardens is a strong address. Close to PGA National, A-rated schools, and good dining without having to drive far.
Private gated 55+ enclaveResort-style pool and spaFitness center and yoga studioPickleball and tennis courtsAccess to Avenir master amenitiesWalking and biking trailsClose to PGA National ResortA-rated Palm Beach County schools nearby
Community Details
Price From$844,990
Square Feet1,968 – 3,274 sq ft
Bedrooms2–6 BR
Bathrooms2–5 BA
LocationPalm Beach Gardens, FL
Artistry Palm Beach
Luxury Estates8 homes availablePalm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County·Luxury Single-Family
Artistry Palm Beach is Kolter's ultra-luxury estate community in Palm Beach Gardens. Homes from 2,978 to 5,167 square feet on premium oversized lots. With only 8 available homes, this is a small and exclusive community. The design quality matches the price: custom cabinetry, natural stone, soaring ceilings, and chef-caliber kitchen options throughout.
Premium oversized homesitesResort-style clubhouse and poolDesigner finishes throughoutGuard-gated entranceChef-caliber kitchen optionsNatural stone and custom cabinetryClose to PGA National and luxury shoppingA-rated Palm Beach County schools
Community Details
Price From$2,074,990
Square Feet2,978 – 5,167 sq ft
Bedrooms3–5 BR
Bathrooms3–5 BA
LocationPalm Beach Gardens, FL
L'Ambiance at Avenir
Now Selling7 homes availablePalm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County·Single-Family
L'Ambiance at Avenir is Kolter's family-focused community inside the Avenir master plan in Palm Beach Gardens. Starting at $834,990 with up to 6 bedrooms across 3,274 square feet, these are homes designed for families who want new construction quality in a well-built master-planned setting. Avenir's amenities, A-rated schools, and Palm Beach Gardens' dining and shopping are all close by.
Access to Avenir master amenitiesResort-style pool and recreation centerWalking and biking trailsA-rated Palm Beach County schoolsClose to I-95 and PGA BlvdGated communityProximity to PGA National and Gardens MallNew construction with design center options
Community Details
Price From$834,990
Square Feet1,968 – 3,274 sq ft
Bedrooms2–6 BR
Bathrooms2–5 BA
LocationPalm Beach Gardens, FL
Treasure Coast
5 Kolter communities in Martin & St. Lucie counties
Port St. Lucie and Stuart offer more space at lower prices. With Kolter quality throughout.
The Cove at Park Trace
Limited, 1 Home1 home availableStuart, Martin County·Single-Family
The Cove at Park Trace is Kolter's intimate community in Stuart, with just 1 home remaining. Stuart sits on the Treasure Coast between Palm Beach and Vero Beach, known for its historic downtown, fishing, and access to the St. Lucie River. If you missed the community's initial release, this is likely the last shot.
Resort-style pool and cabanaFitness centerWalking trailsGated communityClose to Stuart's historic downtownAccess to St. Lucie RiverNear I-95 and Florida TurnpikeMartin County school district
Community Details
Price From$591,990
Price ToCall for pricing
Bedrooms2–5 BR
LocationStuart, FL
CountyMartin County
Astor Creek Golf & Country Club
Multiple CollectionsPort St. Lucie, St. Lucie County·Golf Community
Astor Creek Golf & Country Club is Kolter's flagship Port St. Lucie community built around a private 18-hole championship course. Multiple home collections cover different price points, from attached villas in the upper $500s to estate homes above $2 million. A full-service country club with dining, tennis, fitness, and pool amenities is the center of the community.
Private 18-hole championship golf courseFull-service country club and diningResort-style poolsTennis and pickleball courtsFitness center and spaMultiple collections ($500s to $2M+)Gated entranceClose to Cleveland Clinic and Tradition
Community Details
Price FromUpper $500s
Price To$2M+
BedroomsMultiple collections
LocationPort St. Lucie, FL
CountySt. Lucie County
Mosaic
Now SellingPort St. Lucie, St. Lucie County·Single-Family
Mosaic is Kolter's mid-market community in Port St. Lucie, with single-family homes from the mid $400s across 2 to 5-bedroom floor plans. The community is gated with a resort-style pool, fitness center, and gathering spaces. Port St. Lucie continues to attract buyers from Palm Beach County who want more square footage at a lower price point without giving up new construction quality.
Resort-style pool and clubhouseFitness centerGated communityMultiple floor plan options2–5 bedroom rangeClose to I-95 and Florida TurnpikeA-rated St. Lucie County schoolsNear Tradition town center
Community Details
Price FromMid $400s
Price ToCall for pricing
Bedrooms2–5 BR
LocationPort St. Lucie, FL
CountySt. Lucie County
PGA Village Verano
Cresswind 55+Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County·55+ Active Adult
PGA Village Verano is Kolter's Cresswind 55+ community adjacent to PGA Village, one of Florida's established public golf destinations with multiple championship courses. Residents access the Verano Club, a 35,000 sq ft Spanish-style amenity center with indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, pickleball, a spa, and year-round social programming. For 55+ buyers who want golf nearby without a private club membership fee, this community tends to come up early in conversations.
35,000 sq ft Verano Club amenity centerIndoor and outdoor resort poolsTennis and pickleball courtsFull spa and fitness centerYear-round social clubs and activitiesAdjacent to PGA Village golf coursesCresswind 55+ gated communityClose to Tradition and Cleveland Clinic
Community Details
Price FromFrom $300s
Price ToCall for pricing
Bedrooms2–4 BR
LocationPort St. Lucie, FL
CountySt. Lucie County
Rivella
Now SellingPort St. Lucie, St. Lucie County·Single-Family
Rivella is Kolter's most accessible Port St. Lucie community, with single-family homes starting in the upper $300s across 2 to 4-bedroom floor plans. The gated community has a pool, fitness center, and gathering spaces. Buyers who are priced out of Palm Beach County but want a quality builder rather than a spec house find Rivella worth looking at closely.
Resort-style pool and gathering areaFitness centerGated community2–4 bedroom floor plansUpper $300s starting priceClose to I-95 and Florida TurnpikeA-rated St. Lucie County schoolsNear Tradition and Port St. Lucie Civic Center
Community Details
Price FromUpper $300s
Price ToCall for pricing
Bedrooms2–4 BR
LocationPort St. Lucie, FL
CountySt. Lucie County
Free Buyer Representation
Kolter’s sales agent works for Kolter.
Kolter’s welcome center staff are Kolter employees. Usually knowledgeable, often genuinely helpful — but they work for the builder. A buyer’s agent reviews your contract before you sign, negotiates design center credits and closing cost assistance, and compares Kolter’s in-house mortgage against outside lenders. It costs you nothing. Kolter pays the commission. Pure Equity Realty (License BK3276618) handles buyer representation at all Kolter communities in South Florida. One thing that trips people up: register your agent before your first welcome center visit. Walk in unrepresented and you usually can’t add one after the fact.
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Register Your Agent First
If you visit any Kolter welcome center without registering a buyer's agent on your first visit, you typically forfeit the right to representation. Call us before you tour any community.
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Contract Review
Kolter's purchase contracts include lot premium clauses, design center addenda, and financing contingencies. We review every page before you sign.
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Design Center Credits
We negotiate design center credits, closing cost contributions, and structural option discounts. The amounts vary by community, phase, and market conditions. Ask us what's currently available.
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Lender Comparison
Kolter will push you toward their in-house mortgage product. We compare their offer against outside lenders before you commit. And we've consistently found savings worth checking.
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Construction Walkthroughs
We attend your pre-drywall and final walkthroughs to document any items Kolter must correct before your closing date.
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Mortgage Capital Financing
Our in-house Mortgage Capital team specializes in new construction financing and can often match or beat builder mortgage on rate and closing costs.
With vs. Without a Buyer’s Agent
Factor
With Our Agent
Without Agent
Contract reviewed
Yes. Every clause
No protection
Credit negotiation
Yes. We push for it
Kolter list price
Lender comparison
Yes. We compare rates
Builder mortgage only
Walkthrough guidance
Pre-drywall + final
Walk alone
Your agent cost
Zero. Builder pays
None. But unprotected
Representation
Your interests only
Kolter's interests
Critical Reminder
Register a buyer’s agent before your first visit to any Kolter welcome center. Once you register without representation, you typically cannot add an agent later. Call us at (561) 835-5400 before your tour.
Common Questions
Kolter Homes South Florida buyer FAQ
What is the difference between Cresswind and other Kolter communities?
Cresswind is Kolter's 55+ brand. Age-restricted (55+) communities built around purpose-designed amenity centers with indoor pools, 10+ pickleball courts, art studios, and social programming. Non-Cresswind Kolter communities like L'Ambiance at Avenir and Artistry Palm Beach are open to all ages and focus more on family living or luxury finishes. The price ranges overlap, but the lifestyle and age restrictions are different.
How long does it take to build a Kolter home in Palm Beach County?
Build times at Kolter communities typically run 6 to 10 months depending on the floor plan and construction phase. Spec homes (already under construction) are available at most communities and can close faster. Sometimes 30 to 60 days. We always check what spec inventory is available alongside the build-to-order options.
What is a CDD fee and do Kolter communities have them?
Some Kolter communities in South Florida have Community Development District (CDD) fees, which appear as a line item on your annual property tax bill. CDDs fund community infrastructure like roads, utilities, and amenity centers. We review whether a specific community has a CDD, what it covers, and what the annual amount is before you sign any contract.
Can I negotiate the price of a Kolter home?
Kolter rarely reduces base prices, but builder incentives are common: design center credits, closing cost contributions, rate buydowns, and included upgrades. The available incentives vary by community, sales phase, and market conditions. Our agents track which communities are offering incentives and negotiate on your behalf. Ask us before your first visit.
What warranty does Kolter provide on new construction?
Kolter typically offers a 1-year warranty on workmanship and materials, a 2-year warranty on mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical), and a 10-year structural warranty under Florida's implied warranty of habitability. We attend walkthroughs and help document warranty items before and after closing.
Active MLS Listings
New construction homes for sale — Palm Beach County
734 active listings
$300,000
Active
$300,000
11023 Legacy #103
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2 bd2 ba1,345 sqft
Residences At Legacy Place Condo
$625,000
Active
$625,000
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3 bd3.5 ba2,383 sqft
Harbour Oaks
$619,000
Active
$619,000
106 Club
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
2 bd2 ba1,135 sqft
Pga Club Cottages
$380,000
Active
$380,000
504 Vision
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
3 bd2.5 ba1,848 sqft
Vision 1 As In Pb 35 Pgs 60 And 61
$693,700
Active
1d
$693,700
14141 Spruce Pine
Westlake, FL 33470
4 bd3 ba2,410 sqft
Pines Of Westlake
$2,250,000
Active
1d
$2,250,000
13526 Artisan
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
4 bd3.5 ba3,571 sqft
Artistry
$995,000
Active
1d
$995,000
247 Coral Cay
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
3 bd3 ba2,200 sqft
Ballenisles
$595,000
Active
$595,000
136 Hidden Hollow
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
3 bd2.5 ba1,974 sqft
Hidden Hollow 1
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