Valencia Bay:
The waterfront setting GL Homes designed around.

Where It Sits in the Valencia Lineup

GL Homes has built ten Valencia communities in Palm Beach County, producing more than 7,000 homes over two decades. They share a brand and a formula: gated entry, resort-style clubhouse, single-family homes, HOAs in the $200–$350/month range, and a full-time activities director. But they differ meaningfully in build year, home design, clubhouse scale, and resale pricing. Valencia Bay was the first GL Homes Valencia to make the waterfront setting a central design element rather than a background feature. The three home collections (from smallest to largest) offer buyers a range of sizes within one community. The community is fully built out, meaning no construction activity and a mature landscape.

Clubhouse and Amenities

Valencia Bay features an 8-acre waterfront recreation center with a first-class clubhouse, resort-style pool, and lakefront views throughout. The amenity package follows the GL Homes standard: resort-style pool, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, card and game rooms, arts studios, a ballroom or event space, and a full-time lifestyle director. The newer Valencias (Sound, Del Mar) have larger clubhouses with more specialized amenities like full-service restaurants and spa facilities. The older Valencias (Lakes, Isles) have smaller but fully functional clubhouses.

The GL Homes Resale Pattern

GL Homes communities follow a consistent resale pattern: prices peak during initial sales (new construction premium), dip slightly in the first 3–5 years as the new-construction premium fades, then stabilize and appreciate with the broader market. Older Valencias like Valencia Lakes and Valencia Isles offer the best entry prices but older home designs. Newer Valencias like Valencia Sound and Valencia Del Mar offer modern floor plans at higher prices. Valencia Shores and Valencia Reserve sit in the middle — established enough for resale value history, new enough for contemporary design.