Silver Lake Westlake FL — GL Homes New Community
Silver Lake is a planned GL Homes gated community coming to Westlake, FL. Learn about the homes, amenities, location, and what to expect from this new neighborhood.
What Is Silver Lake?
Silver Lake is a planned residential community coming to Westlake, Florida — and one of the most talked-about new developments in Palm Beach County's newest city. The community is being developed by GL Homes, a longtime Florida homebuilder known for large, amenity-rich neighborhoods across South Florida.
As proposed, Silver Lake would sit on approximately 119 acres south of Persimmon Boulevard in Westlake, adding a significant number of new single-family homes to the city.
Homes and Community Details
Silver Lake is planned as a gated community offering single-family homes. The project was originally proposed with 448 single-family homes. Reporting from local news outlets indicates GL Homes' broader Westlake land holdings could accommodate more homes over time, though specific figures for any expanded phase have not been officially confirmed.
Planned amenities reported for the community include:
- A clubhouse for residents
- Pickleball courts
- Pedestrian pathways throughout the community
GL Homes has not yet opened an active sales center or listed Silver Lake on their official community website, which means the development is still in the planning and approval phase. Pricing, floorplans, and an opening timeline have not been officially announced as of mid-2026.
About the Builder: GL Homes
GL Homes is a well-established Florida homebuilder with communities across South Florida. They're perhaps best known for their Valencia series of 55+ active-adult communities. Silver Lake in Westlake would mark GL Homes' entry into Palm Beach County's newest city — a notable milestone that signals continued builder confidence in Westlake's growth.
Why This Matters for Westlake Residents
Westlake is already one of the fastest-growing cities in Palm Beach County, built around a master-planned vision with Minto Communities as the primary developer. GL Homes' arrival represents a second major builder bringing homes to the city — which typically means more housing choices and more momentum for Westlake as a whole.
For current and prospective residents, Silver Lake adds to a pipeline of new neighborhoods, retail, schools, and parks that are reshaping the city year over year.
Westlake's Broader Growth Picture
Silver Lake is one piece of a much larger story. Westlake is also seeing major new retail arrive — including a Walmart, an Aldi, a Planet Fitness, and a Tractor Supply — along with new restaurants, a new elementary school (West Community Elementary), and an expanding road network. The City Council holds regular public meetings where development projects like Silver Lake are reviewed and voted on.
Westlake Pulse tracks development projects across the city. Visit our development tracker for the latest on Silver Lake and other active projects, or check What's New for recent updates and signals.
How to Stay Updated on Silver Lake
Because Silver Lake is still in the planning and pre-sales phase, details will continue to emerge. Here's where to look:
- Westlake City Council meeting agendas — development applications and approvals are discussed at public meetings. See our City Council meetings guide for the schedule.
- GL Homes' official website at glhomes.com — watch for Silver Lake to appear in their active communities list.
- Westlake Pulse — we surface public documents, permit filings, and city signals as they're posted at westlakepulse.com.