Baywinds in West Palm Beach

Baywinds

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

A 55+ gated Lennar community by Grassy Waters Preserve with a full clubhouse.

55+ guard-gatedSingle-family, coach, villasBy Grassy Waters Preserve
Live Market Pulse
67/100
Momentum
Balanced Market
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$360K
Median Price
4mo
Supply
64days
Avg DOM
Balanced
Seller Leverage
$252/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Baywinds is a gated 55+ active-adult community in West Palm Beach, about 1,082 homes built by Lennar from 2001 to 2006, bordering the Grassy Waters nature preserve. The read is amenity-rich active-adult value with a nature edge: a mix of single-family homes, coach homes, and attached villas, a 7,000 square-foot Club Baywinds with fitness, multiple pools, and Har-Tru tennis, behind a 24/7 gate. The buy is product-and-lot specific: match the product (single-family, coach, villa) and lot to how you live, confirm the HOA scope and 55+ rules, and read condition."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Baywinds market snapshot (as of June 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $360K ($252 per sq ft), with homes averaging 64 days on market and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market. Based on 12 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Baywinds is a gated 55+ active-adult community in West Palm Beach (ZIP 33411), Palm Beach County, of about 1,082 homes built by Lennar between 2001 and 2006, west of the Turnpike bordering the Grassy Waters nature preserve (Baywinds profiles).

Housing is a mix of single-family homes, coach homes, and attached villas. Single-family homes range from roughly 1,632 to 2,567 square feet with two to three bedrooms, two or three baths, and a two-car garage, some with a den.

Amenities center on the 7,000 square-foot Club Baywinds, with a full-service fitness center with saunas, an aerobics and dance studio, card, hobby, and game rooms, and an arts and crafts studio, plus two bocce courts, six Har-Tru tennis courts, four shuffleboard courts, a resort-style pool, a lap pool, a resistance pool, and a spa, behind a 24/7 gate.

Because Baywinds spans product types, the decision is product-and-lot specific. Match the product and lot to how you live, confirm the HOA scope and the 55+ rules, and read condition before you offer.

Best for

  • Active-adult (55+) buyers who want a gated community with a full clubhouse and a nature setting
  • Buyers choosing among single-family, coach, or villa product behind one gate
  • Buyers who value Har-Tru tennis, multiple pools, and a 24/7 gate

Probably not for

  • Buyers who are not eligible for or do not want an age-restricted community
  • Buyers who want new construction or a large estate
  • Buyers who want no HOA or the lowest carrying cost

How Baywinds is performing right now

67/100
momentum
Balanced Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
4Months of supplytight
67Median days on marketdays
3 : 4Under contract vs for salestrong demand
12Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+9%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from BeachesMLS, as of June 13, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Baywinds listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Baywinds buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Baywinds

Live MLS inventory for Baywinds. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

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The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Florida's Turnpike~5 to 10 min · west WPB access, approximate
Downtown West Palm Beach / Rosemary Square~15 to 20 min · east
Palm Beach International (PBI)~15 to 20 min · east
Palm Beach Outlets / mall corridor~10 to 15 min · shopping
Palm Beach beaches~20 to 30 min · east across the Intracoastal
Grassy Waters PreserveAdjacent · nature preserve to the north

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Baywinds (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Palm Beach County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Baywinds is served by Palm Beach County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Baywinds address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at Baywinds, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Baywinds

Our read on what is being built around Baywinds, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an established 55+ gated community with a full clubhouse and a nature-preserve setting. The watch items are the product type and lot, the HOA scope and reserves, the home's condition, and the 55+ rules.

55+ gated community bordering Grassy Waters Preserve

BullishA guard-gated active-adult community with a full clubhouse next to a large nature preserve supports steady 55+ demand and a quiet setting; confirm the rules and HOA. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

55+ gated community bordering Grassy Waters Preserve

Mix of single-family, coach, and villa product

NeutralDifferent product types are different markets behind one gate, so value is product-specific; comp accordingly. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Mix of single-family, coach, and villa product

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Baywinds, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. 2001 to 2006
    Development

    Lennar builds Baywinds as a 55+ community by the preserve

    Baywinds is a gated 55+ West Palm Beach community of about 1,082 single-family, coach, and villa homes built by Lennar from 2001 to 2006 bordering Grassy Waters Preserve, with a 7,000 square-foot clubhouse, multiple pools, and Har-Tru tennis (community profiles). Treat figures as reported and confirm. Why it matters: Product type, lot, and the amenity base drive value; confirm the product and the HOA. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Baywinds, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Identify the product type (single-family, coach, villa) and confirm pricing within that product.

2

Confirm the HOA dues and scope in writing, including the clubhouse, multiple pools, reserves, and any assessment.

3

Confirm the 55+ rules and any occupancy requirements for the specific home.

4

Read the lot and condition, the roof, HVAC, and any updates on a 2001 to 2006 home.

5

Comp by product type and lot, not the community average.

Best Buy
An updated home in the product type and on the lot that fit you, in a well-funded HOA, priced to condition.
Biggest Risk
Comparing across product types, or an underfunded reserve facing an assessment.
Best Lot
Lake and preserve-view lots hold value better than interior lots.
Smart Timing
Confirm the HOA scope, reserves, and 55+ rules before you write.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Baywinds is a gated 55+ active-adult community in West Palm Beach (33411) of about 1,082 single-family, coach, and villa homes built by Lennar from 2001 to 2006, west of the Turnpike bordering Grassy Waters Preserve. Single-family homes run roughly 1,632 to 2,567 square feet. Amenities center on the 7,000 square-foot Club Baywinds with fitness, an aerobics studio, multiple pools and a spa, six Har-Tru tennis courts, bocce, and shuffleboard, behind a 24/7 gate. Confirm the HOA scope (which varies by product) and the 55+ rules. It is zoned to Palm Beach County public schools by address (relevant for resale rather than occupancy); verify with the district.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: coach homes and villas
$280K to $350K

The most attainable products are coach homes and attached villas. The amenity-rich HOA is part of the value, so confirm its scope and reserves first.

Lowest entry
Mid: single-family homes
$350K to $450K

The core is single-family homes on lake or interior lots. Product, lot, and condition separate these more than square footage.

Most inventory
High: larger single-family on lake or preserve lots
$450K to $597K

The top end is larger single-family homes on lake or preserve-view lots. These trade on the lot, the view, and condition.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$280K to $350K
Entry: coach homes and villas
The most attainable products are coach homes and attached villas. The amenity-rich HOA is part of the value, so confirm its scope and reserves first.
$350K to $450K
Mid: single-family homes
The core is single-family homes on lake or interior lots. Product, lot, and condition separate these more than square footage.
$450K to $597K
High: larger single-family on lake or preserve lots
The top end is larger single-family homes on lake or preserve-view lots. These trade on the lot, the view, and condition.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Intracoastal West locationStrong
Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Baywinds

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The 24/7 gate, the clubhouse, and the preserve setting are priced into every Baywinds listing. The deal is won on the product, the lot, and the condition, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.9B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.0/10
Renovation Risk5.2/10
Location Efficiency8.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.8/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.4/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Baywinds is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live BeachesMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live BeachesMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from BeachesMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Lake and preserve-view lots hold value better than interior lots.
  • Product type matters as much as the lot here.
  • The amenity-rich HOA is part of the active-adult value.

In a 55+ community like Baywinds, the product type, lot, and condition set value, helped by the amenity base and preserve setting. Lake and preserve-view lots hold value better than interior lots, and the product type matters just as much. Compare a home against the closest sale in its own product and lot type, and read the systems before the finishes.

Baywinds in 15 seconds.

Best forActive-adult (55+) buyers who want a gated community with a full clubhouse and a nature setting in West Palm Beach.
Strong onA 7,000 square-foot clubhouse, multiple pools, Har-Tru tennis, a Grassy Waters Preserve border, and product variety.
WatchThe product type and lot, the HOA scope and reserves, the 55+ rules, and a 2001 to 2006 home's systems.
Not forBuyers not eligible for or not wanting a 55+ community, or wanting new construction or no HOA.
The edgeProduct type and lot separate otherwise similar homes, and the clubhouse and preserve are the value.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • An amenity-rich 55+ HOA covers the clubhouse and multiple pools.
  • Coverage varies by product (single-family, coach, villa).
  • It is a 55+ age-restricted community; confirm the rules.
  • Lake and preserve-view lots hold value best.
  • Read a 2001 to 2006 home's systems.

Baywinds carries a 55+ gated HOA covering the clubhouse, multiple pools, common areas, and 24/7 security, with coverage varying by product (single-family, coach, villa). Treat any figure as reported and confirm the current dues, scope, reserves, and any assessment for the product before you offer.

The HOA generally covers the gate, common areas, and the amenities, with attached-product coverage differing from single-family. Confirm exactly what is included for the home.

The 7,000 square-foot Club Baywinds with a full-service fitness center, saunas, an aerobics and dance studio, card, hobby, and game rooms, an arts and crafts studio, two bocce courts, six Har-Tru tennis courts, four shuffleboard courts, a resort-style pool, a lap pool, a resistance pool, and a spa. Confirm current amenities and access.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Baywinds, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Baywinds, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Baywinds home worth?

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Baywinds year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

Baywinds Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Baywinds is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,099,999, and homes go under contract in about 68 days.

2.2
Months supply
$1,099,999
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$321
Per sqft
68
Days on mkt
7/6/39
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Zoom out for the wider market: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard.

Live data: BeachesMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baywinds a 55+ community?
Yes. Baywinds is a gated 55+ active-adult community in West Palm Beach. Confirm the exact age-restriction and occupancy rules for the specific home.
Is Baywinds gated?
Yes, with a 24/7 gate.
Who built Baywinds?
Lennar, which built the about 1,082 homes from 2001 to 2006.
What kinds of homes are in Baywinds?
A mix of single-family homes, coach homes, and attached villas. Single-family homes run roughly 1,632 to 2,567 square feet with two to three bedrooms and a two-car garage, some with a den.
What amenities does Baywinds have?
The 7,000 square-foot Club Baywinds with a full-service fitness center, saunas, an aerobics and dance studio, card, hobby, and game rooms, an arts and crafts studio, two bocce courts, six Har-Tru tennis courts, four shuffleboard courts, a resort-style pool, lap pool, resistance pool, and a spa.
What are the HOA fees at Baywinds?
The HOA covers the clubhouse, pools, common areas, and 24/7 security, and varies by product. Treat any figure as reported and confirm the current amount and scope for the specific home.
Where is Baywinds located?
In West Palm Beach (33411), west of the Turnpike, bordering Grassy Waters Preserve, roughly 15 to 20 minutes from downtown and PBI.
What schools serve Baywinds?
As a 55+ community it is age-restricted, but for resale context it is zoned to Palm Beach County public schools by address; verify with the district.
Is Baywinds a good investment?
An established 55+ gated community with a full clubhouse and a preserve setting supports steady active-adult demand, but value is product-specific. Confirm the product, the lot, the HOA, and condition before deciding.
What is Grassy Waters Preserve?
A large nature and water preserve that borders Baywinds to the north, contributing a quiet, scenic setting. Confirm any preserve-view position for a specific home.
What should I check before buying in Baywinds?
The product type and lot, the HOA scope and reserves, the 55+ rules, and a 2001 to 2006 home's roof and systems.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Baywinds?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. In a 55+ community where the product and HOA drive value, having your own representation to read the documents and comps is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You are an active-adult (55+) buyer wanting a gated community with a full clubhouse and a nature settingExcellent fit
You are choosing among single-family, coach, or villa productExcellent fit
You value Har-Tru tennis, multiple pools, and a 24/7 gateExcellent fit
You are not eligible for or do not want an age-restricted communityProbably not
You want new construction or a large estateProbably not
You want no HOA or the lowest carrying costProbably not

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Baywinds median home price history from 2012 to 2026, chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in Baywinds, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
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