GL Homes is lining Lyons Road with nearly 1,000 luxury homes across two communities, one already 80% sold, the other breaking ground this fall.
Key Takeaways
- GL Homes is building nearly 1,000 luxury homes across two communities on Lyons Road in West Boca Raton, next to Olympic Heights High School.
- Lotus Edge (649 single-family homes, from $1.7 million) is over 80% sold, while Agave Boca (322 townhomes, from about $1.3 million) breaks ground this fall.
- The projects add much-needed housing but have drawn concern over schools and roads that are already over capacity.
While towers rise in downtown Boca Raton, the bigger land grab is happening out west. According to CBS12, GL Homes is lining a stretch of Lyons Road with nearly 1,000 new luxury homes across two communities on opposite sides of the same road in West Boca Raton. One is already more than 80% sold, and the other breaks ground this fall. It cements GL as western Palm Beach County's dominant builder and revives a debate over whether the area's roads and schools can keep up.
What is GL Homes building on Lyons Road?
GL Homes is developing two separate communities on opposite sides of Lyons Road in West Boca, next to Olympic Heights Community High School, totaling nearly 1,000 homes. On the west side is Lotus Edge, a 649-home gated, contemporary single-family community that started construction in 2024 and is already more than 80% sold, with prices from $1.7 million and a new 39,000-square-foot clubhouse.
Across the street on the east side is Agave Boca, a 322-unit community of ultra-luxury two- and three-story townhomes, GL's first townhome community, with construction expected to begin this fall and sales in 2027, priced from about $1.3 million. Agave Boca sits on the roughly 70-acre former Johns family farm, the last undeveloped parcel on that stretch of Lyons Road, part of a 330-acre tract GL bought for $215 million in 2021.
Why does GL keep finding land where others cannot?
West Boca keeps running low on land, and GL keeps finding more. As Larry Mastropieri put it on the Discover South Florida Podcast: "It just keeps happening. We just keep finding more dirt and leave it to GL to figure that out." GL is the defining builder of western Palm Beach County. In the county's Agricultural Reserve alone it has built 11,327 homes, many in its 55-plus Valencia communities, and it keeps expanding, from its $80 million bet in Westlake to this West Boca corridor.
Its model is distinctive. Rather than building spec homes, GL sells the home site first, then builds the buyer's chosen floor plan, so a community is not finished until every lot sells. The demand keeps rewarding the approach, and as Larry added, "It's wild how much demand there is for new construction product in the area."
What is the concern about schools and roads?
The growth comes with friction. When Palm Beach County approved the 322-home community, the vote was contentious, passing the commission 4-2, and the school board flagged that area schools, including Olympic Heights High, are already over capacity, asking GL to contribute about $1.6 million to offset the impact. Residents of the Agricultural Reserve have also worried for years that roads are not keeping pace with GL's building.
Larry does not sugarcoat the traffic near the school at drop-off and dismissal. At the same time, he argues that limiting new supply would be worse: without more homes, prices and property taxes climb further, and workers and the employers who want to hire them get priced out. The honest takeaway is that the area needs both the housing and better infrastructure to carry it.
Thinking about buying new construction in West Boca Raton? These communities sell fast, so a local expert can help you get in early and choose the right lot. Talk to a real estate agent in Boca Raton who knows GL's communities. Reach out to The Mastropieri Group, Realtors® or call (561) 544-7000.
What does this mean for West Boca buyers?
For buyers, this is a rare shot at new-construction luxury in a nearly built-out area, with two different entry points: single-family homes at Lotus Edge from $1.7 million, and townhomes at Agave Boca from about $1.3 million. It also fits a familiar South Florida pattern, where commercial follows the rooftops, the way mixed-use centers like Uptown Boca grew out of the residential push west.
It is part of Boca Raton's broader growth story. GL built its first Palm Beach County Valencia about 30 years ago, and three decades later it is still the force pushing development to the county's western edge. With land this scarce, homes here tend to sell quickly, so buyers who want in usually need to move early.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is GL Homes building on Lyons Road in West Boca?
GL Homes is building two separate communities on opposite sides of Lyons Road, totaling nearly 1,000 luxury homes next to Olympic Heights High School. Lotus Edge is a 649-home single-family community on the west side, and Agave Boca is a 322-unit townhome community on the east side.
How much do the new GL Homes on Lyons Road cost?
At Lotus Edge, single-family homes start at about $1.7 million. Across the street at Agave Boca, the ultra-luxury townhomes are expected to start around $1.3 million. Final Agave Boca pricing, floor plans, and lot premiums will be released closer to its 2027 sales launch.
What is Agave Boca?
Agave Boca is GL Homes' first ultra-luxury townhome community, with 322 two- and three-story townhomes on the east side of Lyons Road, on the former Johns family farm. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2026, with sales opening in 2027 and the community built out in phases.
Are the new homes affecting local schools?
Yes, that was part of the debate. When the county approved the 322-home community, the school board noted that area schools, including Olympic Heights High, are already over capacity and asked GL Homes to contribute about $1.6 million to help offset the added impact.
What amenities do the Lyons Road communities offer?
Lotus Edge features a roughly 39,000-square-foot clubhouse with resort-style pools, a cold plunge, a restaurant and bar, and a racquet club for tennis, pickleball, and padel, plus a fitness center and kids' areas. Agave Boca, across the street, will be a standalone community with its own separate amenities and gated entrance.
Local help for Boca Raton buyers, sellers, and investors
Whether you are buying new construction, selling, or weighing an investment as West Boca keeps growing, it helps to work with a team that follows these communities closely. Reach out to The Mastropieri Group, Realtors® in Boca Raton, or call (561) 544-7000 for practical, hands-on guidance across South Florida.
Posted by Larry Mastropieri
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