Regency vs Esprit at Avenir: Palm Beach Gardens 55+ Communities

What is the difference between Regency and Esprit at Avenir Palm Beach Gardens?

Regency at Avenir is Toll Brothers' 55+ community — 469 single-story homes built around The Pearl, a 30,000-square-foot private clubhouse with a resort-style pool, fitness, tennis, pickleball, bocce, golf simulator, art studio, and ballroom. Esprit at Avenir is Kolter Homes' newer 55+ community — 491 homes across six floor plans, designed around wellness, with a private clubhouse featuring a full-service restaurant, EGYM smart fitness technology, and resort-style pool. Regency is more established; Esprit is newer and more focused on personalization and resort dining.

Avenir is one of the few places in Palm Beach County where a 55+ buyer gets to compare two distinct active adult communities inside the same master-planned development, built by two different builders with different approaches to home design and lifestyle.

Regency by Toll Brothers. Esprit by Kolter Homes. They're not interchangeable. Here's how to tell them apart.

The Quick Version

If you want an established community with a broad clubhouse experience in Palm Beach Gardens' 55+ market, Regency is a strong place to start. If newer construction, home personalization, and a private on-site restaurant are important to you, Esprit deserves a closer look. Both are inside Avenir. The right choice depends on how you want to use your home, clubhouse, and everyday routine.

Regency at Avenir (Toll Brothers)

Community size: 469 single-family homes
Floor plans: 10 plans across two collections — Palms and Tradewinds. All single-story.
Square footage: Approximately 1,800–2,800 sq ft
HOA: Confirm the current figure for the specific home
CDD: Varies by parcel — request the specific assessment for your lot

Clubhouse: The Pearl — approximately 30,000 square feet with a resort-style pool and spa, yoga studio, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, bocce courts, golf simulator, art room with kiln, grand ballroom, café, and outdoor amphitheater. A lifestyle director coordinates resident events and activities.

Community status: Established, with a completed clubhouse, established resident activities, and a track record of resale transactions.

Builder: Toll Brothers — one of the largest luxury homebuilders in the country, with an extensive design studio process and a wide range of finish, fixture, and structural selections.

Esprit at Avenir (Kolter Homes)

Community size: 491 single-family homes
Floor plans: 6 plans — Jordan, Leslie, Madeline, Priscilla, Rebecca, and Sophia. 2- to 3-bedroom configurations.
Square footage: Approximately 1,968–2,776 sq ft under air
HOA: Confirm the current figure with the builder
CDD: Varies by parcel — request the specific assessment for your lot

Clubhouse: A private clubhouse with a full-service restaurant and lounge, resort-style pool with outdoor bar and cabanas, EGYM smart fitness technology, pickleball and bocce courts, spa features, and trail connections into Avenir's broader open-space network.

Community status: Esprit opened in 2025 and is the newer of Avenir's two 55+ communities, with homes and community features delivered in phases as buildout continues.

Builder: Kolter Homes — known for active adult communities with a focus on wellness, home personalization, and lifestyle design. Esprit offers 25+ structural options along with a wide range of designer finish choices.

Side-by-Side Comparison

What Each Community Does Best

Regency may be the stronger fit if:

• You want an established community with a completed clubhouse and established resident activities
• You want the widest floor plan selection — 10 plans across two collections
• You value Toll Brothers' design studio and home personalization options
• A golf simulator, bocce, tennis, pickleball, and ballroom are priorities
• You want a community with an established resale history

Esprit may be the stronger fit if:

• On-site dining is an important part of how you picture using the clubhouse
• You want newer construction with a high level of home personalization
• A newer gated community with a private clubhouse appeals to you
• EGYM smart fitness technology fits your fitness routine
• You want extensive structural and designer options during the build process

Comparing Cost of Ownership

Purchase price is only part of the comparison. The total cost of ownership in either community can include the HOA, the parcel-level CDD assessment , property taxes, insurance, homesite choices, and design selections.

When comparing Regency and Esprit, look at homes with a similar amount of space and a similar finish level rather than comparing base prices alone. That creates a much clearer picture of the differences between the two communities.

What About Resale?

Regency has an established resale track record. Esprit is newer, so it does not yet have the same depth of resale history.

For buyers expecting to stay long term, that difference may be less important. For buyers who want flexibility to move again in several years, Regency's existing resale history can be a useful point to consider. Esprit's newer construction may influence future buyer interest, but future resale performance cannot be predicted.

The Bottom Line

Neither community is the automatic winner. Regency and Esprit offer different home choices, clubhouse experiences, and approaches to everyday living. The right answer usually becomes clearer once you compare both communities based on the features and routines that matter most to you rather than choosing from the model home alone.

Let's compare Regency and Esprit together or call (561) 352-3056 .

Frequently Asked Questions

Which community has a higher cost of ownership — Regency or Esprit?

It depends on the specific home. Both communities offer different floor plans and home choices, and the total cost of ownership can include HOA fees, CDD assessments, design selections, property taxes, and insurance. Compare the complete costs for the specific homes you are considering rather than relying only on base pricing.

Which 55+ community at Avenir has better clubhouse features?

It depends on what matters most to you. Regency's The Pearl offers a broad collection of recreation and social spaces, including a golf simulator, ballroom, art studio, tennis, pickleball, and fitness. Esprit's private clubhouse includes a full-service restaurant and lounge, EGYM smart fitness technology, resort-style pool, pickleball, and bocce.

Can anyone buy in Regency or Esprit, or is there an age requirement?

Both Regency and Esprit are 55+ communities. Buyers should confirm the current ownership and occupancy requirements directly with the community before purchasing.

Is Esprit at Avenir fully built?

Esprit opened in 2025 and continues through its buildout. The availability of homes, homesites, and specific community features can change, so buyers should confirm current details when comparing options.

How do HOA fees compare between Regency and Esprit?

Both communities have HOA fees and separate CDD assessments that can vary by parcel. Because these amounts can change, confirm the current HOA and parcel-specific CDD figures before making a purchase decision.

Should I tour both communities before deciding?

Yes. Touring both communities makes it easier to compare the floor plans, homesites, clubhouse features, builder processes, and overall experience side by side. If you plan to use buyer representation, address that before your first builder visit because builder registration policies can affect representation.