Wellington | Greenview Shores | Polo West
Polo West golf course in Wellington sold for $20.8 million. What Florida's new infill law does and doesn't allow, and what Greenview Shores owners should weigh.
Quick Answer
The 150.5-acre former Polo West golf course at 2470 Greenview Cove Drive sold for $20.8 million to Aventura developer BH Group after a settlement approved May 11, 2026. On August 5, 2026, certified notices went to adjacent owners saying the site is under contract to G.L. Acquisitions Corporation, a GL Homes entity, for single-family homes, and offering neighbors the land as open space for $62.5 million within 90 days. Nearby, 56 Greenview Shores and Greenview Cove homes sold in the year to October 15, 2026 at a $777,450 median (Flexmls). Updated October 26, 2026.
I have sold Wellington homes since 1998, and for a decade the question around Greenview Shores kitchen tables was "When is somebody going to do something with that course?" This year it changed to "What are they building, and what does it do to my house?" Let's take it one piece at a time, and keep the rumors separate from the record.
Where it stands today
- The course sat closed for years under its previous owner, an entity controlled by Glenn Straub. BH Group went under contract in November 2025, sued to close in December 2025, and a settlement was approved May 11, 2026. The price was $20.8 million, about $138,000 an acre.
- On May 21, 2026, Senate Bill 1434, the Infill Redevelopment Act, was signed and took effect.
- In July 2026 the Wellington Town-Crier reported that BH Group had given the Village documentation on how it says the site qualifies under the new law.
- The August 5, 2026 notice to neighbors says the site is under contract to G.L. Acquisitions Corporation, the GL Homes entity, with a contract dated June 16, 2026. The South Florida Business Journal reported the GL Homes contract on August 6, 2026.
- As of October 26, 2026, I have not seen a filed site plan, home count or price range. If it is not in a filed plan, a Village of Wellington record or a named news report, treat it as a rumor.
What Florida's infill law actually says
Senate Bill 1434, the Infill Redevelopment Act, in plain English
| Question | What the law says |
|---|---|
| Which land | "Environmentally impacted land" of at least 5 acres: contamination above residential cleanup levels found in a Phase II site assessment, or land in a designated brownfield area |
| Where | Next to residential zoning, in a county with more than 1.475 million people and at least 15 municipalities |
| When it took effect | May 21, 2026 |
| How dense | No more than the average density of the residential zoning next door, or 25 homes an acre, whichever is lower |
| Who approves it | A qualifying project is approved administratively, with no council vote |
| Buffer | At least 20 feet of open space when surrounded by single-family homes or townhouses |
| Old golf course land | Out of use at least 12 consecutive months; the developer pays double the parks impact fee |
| What neighbors get | Certified-mail notice offering adjacent owners the chance to buy the land |
| How long | 90 days from the mailing |
| The price | No more than the greater of the owner's price plus 10 percent, or a bona fide offer received in the last 12 months |
| If neighbors buy | A deed restriction keeps it as recreation or open space for at least 30 years |
Read the enrolled bill yourself at the Florida Senate (flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1434). The density cap is tied to the zoning next door, and the streets around this course are single-family neighborhoods, so the 25-an-acre figure is a ceiling, not a likely outcome.
What Greenview homes are selling for now
Single-family sales, Greenview Shores and Greenview Cove, Wellington 33414 (Flexmls, closed Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 15, 2026, pulled Oct 18, 2026)
| Measure | Result |
|---|---|
| Homes sold through the MLS | 56 |
| Median sale price | $777,450 |
| Average sale price | $889,769 |
| Price range | $520,000 to $2,550,000 |
| Median days on market | 18.5 |
Eighteen and a half days is fast for Wellington, so buyers are still paying for these streets while the course is a question mark. Once a site plan is filed, the question mark becomes an answer. A quiet single-family neighborhood next door may hold values up; anything denser, and some buyers will want a discount for a lost view and years of construction.
What the neighbors' option would cost
The $62.5 million in the notice is far above BH's $20.8 million because the statute lets the price follow a bona fide offer, not just the owner's cost. To take it, adjacent owners would have to raise the money, close inside the window, and then insure, mow and drain 150 acres as open space for 30 years with no golf revenue. Split across the several hundred households that got a letter, it is a very large check for each one. If you are seriously exploring it, pay a Florida land use attorney to read the statute and the deadline before you rely on any date.
Whatever you decide, every one of these choices comes back to what your own house is worth today.
Sell now or wait?
There is no one right answer, and anyone who tells you there is wants something from you.
- Already planning to sell in the next year or two: the cleanest window is before construction starts, because buyers pay for certainty.
- Staying ten more years: the long view may be fine, since newer homes next door can support values once the dust settles.
- Backing directly onto the course: your situation is different from an owner three streets in. Your view is the thing that is changing, so get a real number before you decide.
Living in Greenview Shores while this plays out
Greenview Shores is one of Wellington's original golf neighborhoods, and daily life is close to everything. From the Wellington Trace area, Publix is about 0.2 miles away and the Publix on Forest Hill Boulevard about 7 minutes; The Mall at Wellington Green is about 12 minutes; Wellington Regional Medical Center about 11. Wellington International's show grounds are about 7 minutes and the International Polo Club about 9. St. Rita Catholic Church is about 4 minutes and Temple Beth Torah about 3. DJT airport is about 24 minutes and Lake Worth Beach about 34 (OSRM estimates with no traffic, measured October 26, 2026; South Shore Boulevard and Forest Hill back up in season). See how the neighborhood compares in our guide to Wellington's top neighborhoods (palmbeachcountyhomeforsale.com/blog/top-neighborhoods-wellington-fl-guide), or start at Wellington homes for sale (palmbeachcountyhomeforsale.com/wellington).
The honest drawback
Even in the best case, owners near the course should expect years of site work. Fill, drainage and lake digging on 150 acres comes before the first slab, and construction traffic will share Greenview Shores Boulevard and South Shore Boulevard. Check the FEMA flood map for your own lot, and ask your insurer what changes, if anything, once work starts.
Where are you moving next?
If you sell, the next question is where you land. Some owners stay in Wellington away from the work, some downsize, some make the move they have been putting off. We line up both closings so you are not moving twice. Your buyer may also be comparing you with new construction from GL Homes or another builder, and our guide Sell Against the Builder (drive.google.com/file/d/1jtXi073VZ5QwckediroDJDBANtEq8okf/view) shows how to win that comparison. Spanish speakers can read this guide in Spanish (palmbeachcountyhomeforsale.com/blog/es-polo-west-greenview-shores-campo-golf-wellington).
Sources: Flexmls (BeachesMLS), Greenview Shores and Greenview Cove, pulled Oct 18, 2026; Senate Bill 1434 (2026), Florida Senate; Wellington Town-Crier, July 2026; South Florida Business Journal, Aug 6, 2026; August 5, 2026 notice to adjacent owners. Drive times: OSRM, Oct 26, 2026. General information, not legal advice.
Polo West golf course FAQ
What is happening to the Polo West golf course in Wellington?
BH Group bought the 150.5-acre course for $20.8 million after a settlement approved May 11, 2026. An August 5, 2026 notice to neighbors says it is under contract to a GL Homes entity for single-family homes. No site plan or home count had been made public as of October 26, 2026.
Who owns the Polo West golf course?
BH Group, an Aventura developer, closed on it in 2026 after suing the entity controlled by Glenn Straub. Per the August 5 notice, G.L. Acquisitions Corporation, part of GL Homes, has it under contract.
Does Florida's new infill law apply to Polo West?
Only if the land qualifies as environmentally impacted land of at least 5 acres under Senate Bill 1434. BH has given the Village documentation on how it says the site qualifies; ask the Village for the environmental record behind it.
What did the letter to neighbors offer?
The chance for adjacent owners to buy the former course as open space for $62.5 million within 90 days, then keep it as recreation or open space for at least 30 years. Have a land use attorney read the deadline.
What are Greenview Shores homes selling for?
From October 18, 2025 to October 15, 2026, 56 single-family homes in Greenview Shores and Greenview Cove sold at a $777,450 median and 18.5 median days on market, from $520,000 to $2,550,000 (Flexmls).
Should I sell my Greenview Shores home before construction?
If you were already planning to sell within a year or two, before construction is usually the cleaner window. If you plan to stay, the long view may be fine. Get a current valuation for your exact street first.
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This page is general real estate information, not legal advice. Talk to a Florida real estate attorney about your rights under Senate Bill 1434. Sales figures are from Flexmls as of October 18, 2026, MLS transactions only.
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Sources: Flexmls (BeachesMLS) and the official city, county, school district and builder sources named in the text, checked on the dates shown (August 5, 2026; August 6, 2026; June 16, 2026). Figures current as of those dates. Double-check the listing you are interested in.