Forest by Mattamy Homes in Lake Worth — 372 New Homes in Central Palm Beach County
Most buyers looking at new construction in Palm Beach County assume they have two choices: go far west for a larger master-planned community, or stay more central and settle for older resale inventory. Forest by Mattamy Homes gives buyers a third option — all-ages new construction in a central location. 372 homes (94 single-family + 278 townhomes) on the former Forest Oaks Golf Club site. Engine 2nd Mattamy community (cross-community framework with Artistry PBG pair #48).
Forest is a new 372-home community by Mattamy Homes at Lake Worth Road + Lucerne Lakes Boulevard, in the Lake Worth / Greenacres area (ZIP 33467), on the former Forest Oaks Golf Club site per Mattamy press + South Florida Agent + The Real Deal. 94 single-family homes + 278 townhomes (including 11 workforce-housing townhomes per South Florida Agent). 79 acres within the Lucerne Lakes master-planned community. Townhomes: 1,374–1,917 sq ft + 2-3BR + 2.5BA + 1-2 car garage, from the high $400s. Single-family: 2,102–2,846 sq ft + 3-5BR + up to 3BA + 2-car garage, from the low $600s. Builder: Mattamy Homes — the largest privately owned homebuilder in North America, 45+ years, 8,000+ homes/year. Amenities: 3 pools w/ cabanas + 3 tot-lots + 10 neighborhood parks + fenced dog park + fitness stations + walking paths. Between I-95 and the Florida Turnpike. 6 designer-decorated models. Mattamy acquired the 51-year-old Forest Oaks Golf Club site for $10M in 2023.
Brian Wilder here. Most buyers looking at new construction in Palm Beach County assume they have two choices: go far west for a larger master-planned community, or stay more central and settle for older resale inventory. Forest by Mattamy Homes gives buyers a third option.
What Forest Is
Forest is a 372-home community at Lake Worth Road and Lucerne Lakes Boulevard, in the Lake Worth / Greenacres area (ZIP 33467), built on the former Forest Oaks Golf Club site. It includes 94 single-family homes and 278 townhomes (with 11 set aside for workforce housing) — a rare mix of product types in one central Palm Beach County location per Mattamy press + South Florida Agent + The Real Deal.
Pricing is one reason this community is getting attention. Townhomes start from the high $400s. Single-family homes start from the low $600s. In a market where many new-construction communities have pushed well past that range, Forest fills an important gap for buyers who want a newer home without moving too far west.
What Makes Forest Different
The first thing that stands out is scale. This is not a small infill project with a handful of homes and one basic amenity. Forest spans 79 acres and includes:
- Three pools with cabanas
- Three tot-lot areas
- Ten neighborhood parks
- A fenced dog park
- Fitness stations
- Walking paths
That's a real amenity package for an all-ages community at this price point.
The second thing that matters is the builder. Mattamy Homes is the largest privately owned homebuilder in North America. They've been in business for more than 45 years and build over 8,000 homes per year. Most local buyers know the large public builders by name. Fewer know Mattamy. That doesn't make them small — it means many buyers are underestimating the builder behind this project.
Scale + Real Amenities #1 Private Builder in North AmericaTwo Paths for Buyers
New construction in central PBC under the $500K range. 2-3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, ~1,374-1,917 sq ft, 1- to 2-car garage options. From the high $400s. Ideal for first-time buyers wanting new over older resale.
More room. 3-5 bedrooms, 2-3 baths, 2-car garages, ~2,102-2,846 sq ft. From the low $600s. Ideal for buyers moving up from an older home, condo, or townhome while staying central.
First-time buyers + young professionals + buyers who want a brand-new townhome with low maintenance instead of an older resale property — without leaving central county.
Growing families needing more bedrooms + a detached home + a 2-car garage, who want to move up without jumping into a much higher price bracket farther west.
Why the Location Works
Forest sits between I-95 and the Florida Turnpike, which matters more than many buyers realize. A lot of buyers start with square footage and builder incentives, then later realize the commute is what affects daily life. Forest gives you a more central Palm Beach County position with easier access north and south than many communities farther west.
You're also closer to the existing retail and service base in the Lake Worth and Greenacres area. For buyers who want new construction but don't want to feel isolated from the rest of the county, that is a real advantage.
The Honest Trade-Off
Every community has one. Forest gives you central location, new construction, real amenities, and attainable entry pricing compared with many other newer communities in Palm Beach County.
The trade-off is that this is not a large-lot estate community. If your priority is oversized homesites or a rural feel, that is not the point of this neighborhood. If your priority is newer construction, practical amenities, and staying more central, the value proposition makes a lot of sense.
Who Forest Fits Best
Forest works well for:
- First-time buyers who want a new townhome instead of older resale
- Growing families who need more bedrooms and want a detached home without jumping into a much higher price bracket
- Relocating buyers who care about highway access and want central Palm Beach County instead of the far western edge
- Buyers who want real amenities (3 pools + dog park + 10 parks) at this price point
- Buyers who value a large-scale builder with a long track record
Less ideal fit for:
- Buyers who want golf, country club living, or ultra-luxury finishes as the primary focus
- Buyers who want oversized lots or a rural feel (evaluate Bridgewater 1-5 acres + Jupiter Farms Engine pair #79 + Amara Engine pair #84)
- Buyers who want Wellington proper (evaluate Olympia Engine pair #85 + The Isles Engine pair #88)
- Buyers wanting $1M+ luxury estate (evaluate Coral Isles Avenir + Solana Bay Engine pair #87)
- Buyers wanting waterfront (evaluate Pennock Point Engine pair #78 + The Bluffs Engine pair #80)
- Buyers wanting 55+ active adult (evaluate Kings Point Engine pair #77 + Delray Trails Engine pair #81)
Final Thought
Forest by Mattamy Homes is one of the more important new-construction communities to watch in central Palm Beach County because it fills a gap the market needs: all-ages new homes, a real amenity package, a central location, and price points that still reach buyers who have been getting squeezed out elsewhere. With 28+ years and 1,500+ transactions, I help Forest buyers navigate Path 1 (townhomes) vs Path 2 (single-family) + the 6 designer-decorated models + Mattamy builder analysis + the central-vs-far-west location trade-off + Florida 2026 insurance + Mattamy contract review before signing + comparison with other PBC new-construction options. Register as a buyer with representation before visiting the sales center — the price is the same with or without representation, but the guidance and protection are not. If you want the full breakdown on Forest by Mattamy Homes, call me at 561-201-4717. Bilingual coordination available with Lucy Lopez for Spanish-speaking households.
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Information is believed reliable but not guaranteed. Verified facts per source-team + multiple verified sources: Forest by Mattamy Homes is a new 372-home community (94 single-family + 278 townhomes, including 11 workforce-housing townhomes per South Florida Agent) at Lake Worth Road + Lucerne Lakes Boulevard, in the Lake Worth / Greenacres area ZIP 33467, on the former Forest Oaks Golf Club site, within the Lucerne Lakes master-planned community, per Mattamy press release + South Florida Agent + The Real Deal + newhomesource. STRUCTURAL NOTE: ZIP 33467 corresponds to the Lake Worth / Greenacres area (NOT Wellington); sources vary among "Lake Worth," "Lake Worth Beach," "Greenacres," and "West Palm Beach" for this address — verify exact municipal jurisdiction and school assignment per address with Palm Beach County. 79 acres (79.3 precise). Mattamy acquired the 51-year-old Forest Oaks Golf Club site for $10M in 2023 per The Real Deal. Townhomes 1,374-1,917 sq ft + 2-3BR + 2.5BA + 1-2 car garage, from the high $400s. Single-family 2,102-2,846 sq ft + 3-5BR + up to 3BA + 2-car garage, from the low $600s. Per Mattamy press + South Florida Agent. (Note: current Mattamy/newhomesource pages describe combined ranges ~1,600-3,000 sq ft + 3-5BR; engine adopts the specific collection ranges from the press release + source-team.) Builder Mattamy Homes — the largest privately owned homebuilder in North America, 45+ years, 8,000+ homes/year. 6 designer-decorated models per South Florida Agent. Amenities: 3 pools with cabanas + 3 tot-lot areas + 10 neighborhood parks + fenced dog park + fitness stations + walking paths per source-team. Between I-95 and the Florida Turnpike. Engine framework: Forest = Engine 2nd Mattamy community (Artistry PBG Engine pair #48 + Forest Lake Worth) — Mattamy cross-community framework. Specific details — current available inventory + exact pricing per home + collection + floor plan + Q1-Q2 2026 + exact municipal jurisdiction (Lake Worth / Greenacres) + school assignment per address + HOA terms + dues + reserves + workforce-housing eligibility + Florida SB-4D if applicable + Florida 2026 insurance multi-carrier quotes + Mattamy contract terms — should be verified directly with the Forest by Mattamy Homes sales team (with buyer representation registered before first visit), Palm Beach County for property records and jurisdiction, Palm Beach County School District for school assignment per address, an attorney specialized in Florida new construction residential transactions especially Mattamy contract review + personalization terms + Florida 2026 insurance + HOA terms. This information is general education and does not constitute tax, legal, financial, or investment advice specific to your situation. Equal Housing Opportunity.