Enclave at Sherwood Park By the Numbers

Six numbers that define Enclave: ~70 boutique homes (scale is intentional — not mass-market construction), the only gated new construction option east of Military Trail in Delray Beach, pricing from the high $900s (Pulte's Mystique from $936,990, Realtor.com's Prestige from $938,990), four differentiated floor plans, all single-story (explicit design decision, not optional), and immediate distance to Atlantic Avenue and the ocean — which is what defines East Delray as a lifestyle.

What Makes Enclave at Sherwood Park Different

Most buyers assume there are two ways to get what they want in Delray Beach. Either they buy older resale east of Military Trail and accept renovations, or they buy newer construction farther west and give up proximity to downtown and the beach. Enclave at Sherwood Park breaks that pattern.

You're getting new construction, a gated setting, single-story living, and an East Delray location in the same package. That combination is rare enough that I don't treat this as just another builder community. I treat it as a location play.

You're about two miles from Atlantic Avenue, under four miles from the ocean, and close to I-95 for north-south access. For the buyer who actually wants to use Delray Beach instead of just having a Delray mailing address, that's a major difference.

The Real Value Is the Geography — Why East of Military Trail Matters

Here's what a lot of buyers miss: in Delray Beach, being east of Military Trail is not a small distinction. It affects how close you are to the part of Delray people actually picture when they say they want to live here:

• Downtown — Delray's historic and commercial center
• Atlantic Avenue — the main corridor for restaurants, galleries, nightlife
• The beach — public beach with pier and coastal dining
• The energy — farmer's markets, cultural events, the walkable feel
• The near-coastal lifestyle — that's what people actually mean when they say they want to live in Delray

If you buy twenty or thirty minutes west, you may still own a beautiful home. But you are not living the same Delray Beach experience. That may be fine if your priority is larger amenities, a different price point, or a more suburban rhythm. But if your reason for choosing Delray is the lifestyle people talk about, distance matters.

That's why Enclave at Sherwood Park stands out. It gives buyers a way to stay connected to East Delray without moving into an older resale house or jumping all the way up to custom-home pricing.

The Floor Plans — Four Single-Story Options

Pulte built this community around one-level living, and that's not an accident. Single-story homes work for a specific buyer profile in Delray Beach: downsizers, seasonal owners, lock-and-leave buyers, and people who simply do not want stairs long-term. Four floor plans available:

The square footage range is tight (1,889 to 2,080 sq ft), which tells you something important. This community is not trying to be everything for everyone. It is a more focused product, aimed at the buyer who values layout efficiency, current finishes, lower-maintenance living, and a premium location more than sheer size. If you need 3,000+ sq ft, Enclave isn't the fit. If what you want is East Delray + new + single-story + gated, Enclave is the only product in the market that combines all four.

Who This Community Fits Best

Enclave at Sherwood Park works best for buyers who want:

• New construction in Delray Beach without going far west
• A gated neighborhood with a smaller, more boutique feel (~70 homes, not 500-1,000)
• Single-story living — no stairs, simpler maintenance, long-term accessibility
• Fast access to Atlantic Avenue, the beach, and I-95 — minimizing daily drive time for everything that matters
• A newer Pulte home instead of renovating older East Delray inventory

It can be a very strong fit for empty nesters, second-home buyers, and relocations who want East Delray access but don't need a 4,000-square-foot house. The profile is clearly designed for 50+ buyers who have moved past the "I need a big house for the kids" phase and now value location, accessibility, and low maintenance over maximum square footage. Lock-and-leave buyers — who travel frequently or split their time — are an especially strong fit for single-story construction in this part of Delray.

It may be less ideal for buyers who want: oversized homes (plans are capped at ~2,080 sq ft), a huge list of resort-style amenities (Enclave is boutique), a lower entry price (high $900s+ is significant), or multi-story construction. What you gain here is location. What you give up is some of the larger-scale community feel and lower pricing you may find farther west.

Amenities and Community Setup

Public community marketing describes:

• Resort-style pool
• Clubhouse
• Fitness center
• Outdoor gathering areas

Amenity timing and completion schedules can shift, so buyers should confirm current status directly with the builder during the visit. The same goes for lot release timing, design center selections, incentives, and move-in-ready inventory.

This is one of the reasons I tell buyers not to rely on portal summaries alone. Builder communities change week to week. The public internet is usually directionally right, but not always current on incentives, inventory, or what has been released. A 10-minute call with an advisor who knows the market and has direct builder contact gives you more current information than any portal.

What Most Agents Won't Explain Clearly — Location Scarcity

The mistake buyers make with a community like this is comparing it to west-county new construction only on price per square foot. That misses the whole point.

Enclave at Sherwood Park is not supposed to compete with farther-west communities on raw house size or entry-level pricing. It competes on location scarcity. The buyer here is paying for:

• East Delray geography — the right side of Military Trail
• New construction — no deferred renovations
• Gated setting — privacy and operational security
• Single-story convenience — long-term accessibility

...in one package. That's a different conversation than just asking which builder gives you the most square footage. Comparing Enclave to a west-county new community by price/sqft would be like comparing a South Beach condo to a Tampa condo only by price — they're different products solving different problems.

It's also why resale could behave differently here over time. When a location profile is hard to replicate, it tends to stay relevant longer than a community whose main appeal is just being newer than the next one. In ten years, "new construction" stops being new. But "the only gated new option east of Military Trail" probably stays unique because there isn't available land for another similar community in that zone.

Schools, Commuting, and Day-to-Day Use

School assignments should always be verified directly with the School District of Palm Beach County before making an offer because zoning can change. Public third-party sources currently show different elementary school references, so I would treat all school information online as preliminary until confirmed. This is especially important at Enclave because East Delray school assignments can involve different schools depending on the exact address within the community.

From a pure lifestyle standpoint, though, this location is simple to understand:

• Downtown Delray is close
• The beach is close
• I-95 is close
• Daily errands, dining, and getting in and out of the area are all easier here than in many newer communities built farther west

If your buying profile includes a family with school-age children, school verification is the priority before committing to any specific property.

Enclave vs Other Options in Delray Beach

Within the Delray Beach market, Enclave at Sherwood Park has a specific position:

• vs Grove Estates (Downtown Delray) — Grove Estates is boutique downtown with 9 single-family luxury homes 4,500+ sq ft at significantly higher pricing. Enclave is boutique East Delray with ~70 single-story homes 1,889-2,080 sq ft at $900K+. Different locations, different sizes, different buyer profiles. Both are unique products in their category
• vs Resale homes in East Delray — existing homes in East Delray may be available at variable pricing but typically require $50K-$150K+ in renovations to modernize. Enclave is new with Pulte warranties and zero deferred renovations
• vs Newer gated communities west of Delray — communities like Mizner Country Club or Polo Trace have broader amenities and larger homes but require driving for downtown and beach. Enclave inverts that equation: fewer internal amenities, but East Delray at 2 miles from Atlantic Avenue
• vs Luxury condos in Delray — downtown condos offer walking-distance location but no single-family privacy, private garage, or yard. Enclave offers single-family privacy with East Delray location

None is objectively better — they're different products for different buyer profiles. Enclave at Sherwood Park is the only option for the buyer who specifically wants: new construction + East Delray + single-story single-family home + gated community. That intersection of criteria doesn't exist anywhere else in Delray Beach.