HIGHLIGHTS
- Century Village’s formula: mid-rise condos, massive clubhouses of 92,000 to 145,000 square feet, and 15 to 18 pools, all built around activities.
- Top South Florida alternatives: Kings Point, Wynmoor Village, Golden Lakes Village, Lakes of Delray, and Huntington Pointe.
- Entry-level condos often start in the low $100,000s, sometimes under $100,000 at older locations.
- HOA fees run $400 to $800 or more per month but typically bundle water, cable, insurance, and building maintenance.
- Similar options exist beyond South Florida: On Top of the World (Ocala), Sun City Center (Tampa), and Sun City (Arizona).
Communities similar to Century Village include Kings Point, Wynmoor Village, Golden Lakes Village, Lakes of Delray, and Huntington Pointe, all gated, activity-driven 55+ condo communities in South Florida with comparable pricing and social calendars. Century Village established a distinct formula: mid-rise condos, clubhouses large enough to rival cruise ships, theater seating for over 1,200 residents, satellite pools throughout, and a lifestyle built around daily activities.
For buyers who want that experience but prefer a different location, a smaller scale, or simply more inventory to choose from, several communities deliver the same combination of affordability and activity density. This guide breaks down the closest alternatives in South Florida, plus a few options for buyers willing to look beyond the region.
Communities Similar to Century Village at a Glance
| Community | Location | Typical Price | Standout Trait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Point | Delray Beach, FL | Below $100k – High $200ks | Three clubhouses, 18-hole golf, closest to Century Village at scale |
| Wynmoor Village | Coconut Creek, FL | Low $100ks – Mid $400ks | Same developer as Century Village (Cenvill) |
| Golden Lakes Village | West Palm Beach, FL | Mid $100ks – Low $300ks | Smaller, calmer community near Century Village West Palm Beach |
| Lakes of Delray | Delray Beach, FL | Low $200ks – Mid $200ks | Walkable to Downtown Delray Beach |
| Huntington Pointe | Delray Beach, FL | Mid $200ks – Mid $400ks | Newer villas; a step-up option |
| On Top of the World | Ocala, FL | High $100ks – Mid $600ks | 175+ clubs, single-family homes and villas |
| Sun City Center | Sun City Center, FL | Mid $100ks – Low $800ks | Self-contained town with 200 clubs and eight golf courses |
| Sun City | Sun City, AZ | Below $100k – Low $1Ms | The original Del Webb active adult community |
What Makes Century Village “Century Village”?
Century Village isn’t one community. There are four locations across South Florida: Deerfield Beach (often called Century Village East), Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Pembroke Pines. Together, these gated 55+ communities house tens of thousands of condo units built between 1970 and 1995, with clubhouses ranging from 92,000 to 145,000 square feet and theaters seating 1,200 to 1,600 residents.
The formula came from founder H. Irwin Levy, whose company Cenvill once ranked as the largest condominium builder in the United States. The Tampa Bay Times described Century Village as “a kind of Club Med for middle-income retirees,” built around activities: social, cultural, recreational, and educational. The community guaranteed a class instructor for any activity that drew ten or more interested residents. That philosophy attracted buyers who wanted more than just an affordable condo; they wanted a built-in social life.
Entry prices remain remarkably low. At Century Village Boca Raton, which has 5,712 condo units across 700 acres, the average sale price was approximately $112,298 as of May 2026. Century Village Deerfield Beach (8,508 condos) averaged roughly $115,133 over the 12 months through April 2026. These are resale-only communities with older buildings, which explains both the affordability and the tradeoff. Buyers get established landscaping, a proven social calendar, and prices that new construction can’t match, along with buildings that may be 30 to 50 years old or more.
How to Choose a Community Like Century Village
Purchase price is only half the equation. Communities similar to Century Village typically carry monthly homeowners association (HOA) fees between $400 and $800 or more, well above the national median of $135 per month reported by Realtor.com in 2025. The difference: these fees usually bundle water, cable, insurance, and exterior building maintenance, which means the total monthly cost can still be competitive with communities where owners pay those expenses separately.
Joel Berner, Senior Economist at Realtor.com, notes that rising insurance costs, stricter building safety standards, and higher labor and material prices are pushing HOA associations to raise dues nationwide. Florida, where roughly 45% of households belong to an HOA according to iPropertyManagement citing U.S. Census data, has seen these pressures amplify, so HOA increases in older condo communities aren’t unique to Century Village or its comparables.
When comparing communities, consider:
- Total monthly cost, not just purchase price. A $90,000 condo with a $750 monthly HOA may cost more over time than a $150,000 condo with a $400 HOA.
- Building age and condition. These are established communities built in the 1970s through 1990s. That means mature landscaping, proven social life, and lower prices, along with older plumbing, electrical, and building envelopes.
- Activity level fit. Century Village’s culture is social by design. Buyers who want a quieter environment may prefer a smaller community or one with an optional rather than constant social calendar.
- Snowbird vs. full-time living. Some communities have a heavy seasonal population, which affects both social dynamics and HOA budgeting.
55places Partner Agents specialize in this market and know individual communities well, including details like which buildings tend to have the most active social scenes or the shortest renovation timelines.
South Florida Communities Most Like Century Village
The following communities share Century Village’s core formula: gated 55+ condo living, large clubhouses, pools throughout, and an activity-focused lifestyle at an affordable price point.
1. Kings Point – Delray Beach, FL
Below $100k to High $200ks
Kings Point is the closest thing to Century Village at scale. The community has approximately 7,200 resale condos built between 1973 and 1985, spread across Delray Beach with three separate clubhouses (Brittany, Flanders, and Monaco), an 18-hole golf course, five pools, tennis courts, and 24-hour security.
The average selling price was roughly $96,203 over the 12 months through June 2026, lower than most Century Village locations. The all-inclusive HOA runs approximately $500 to $750 or more per month, which bundles utilities and building maintenance. That’s a meaningful carrying cost, and buyers should factor the HOA into total budget rather than focusing solely on the purchase price.
Well-Suited For: Buyers who want the biggest possible activity calendar and instant social life.
2. Wynmoor Village – Coconut Creek, FL
Low $100ks – Mid $400ks
Wynmoor Village isn’t just similar to Century Village. It’s a sibling. The same developer, H. Irwin Levy’s Cenvill Communities, built Wynmoor between 1978 and 1999. The community has 5,260 condos across 133 mid-rise buildings, a 50,000-square-foot clubhouse, an 18-hole golf course, and approximately 19 satellite pools.
Current listings range from roughly $60,000 to $375,000, with an average HOA of approximately $707 per month. Wynmoor shares Century Village’s DNA: gated, activity-driven, and built for residents who want a full social calendar without leaving the community.
Well-Suited For: Buyers who want the Century Village experience under a different name.
3. Golden Lakes Village – West Palm Beach, FL
Mid $100ks – Low $300ks
Golden Lakes Village offers a calmer, smaller alternative for buyers who want Century Village’s era and price range without the scale. The community has 1,888 residences (Phase A includes 1,088 condos), built from the mid-1970s through 1992. Amenities include two clubhouses, an Olympic-size pool plus five additional pools, on-site bus service, and a full-time social director.
Current listings range from approximately $100,000 to $324,900 as of 2026. The smaller footprint means fewer daily activities but also a quieter atmosphere, which suits buyers who find Century Village’s constant social calendar overwhelming.
Well-Suited For: Budget buyers who want a calmer, smaller community near Century Village West Palm Beach.
4. Lakes of Delray – Delray Beach, FL
Low $200ks – Mid $200ks
Lakes of Delray offers walkability that most Century Village-style communities can’t match. The community has approximately 1,400 resale condos built between 1982 and 1994 by Lennar, with a clubhouse featuring saunas, billiards, arts and ceramics studios, and a library. Two pools, six shuffleboard courts, and two tennis courts round out the amenities.
The median listing price is approximately $195,000 as of 2026, with HOA fees ranging from roughly $625 to $804 per month, inclusive of utilities, cable, and insurance. The location, closer to downtown Delray Beach, adds appeal for buyers who want walkable access to restaurants and shops.
Well-Suited For: Buyers who want walkable-to-downtown access at Century Village prices.
5. Huntington Pointe – Delray Beach, FL
Mid $200ks – Mid $400ks
Huntington Pointe was built by Oriole Homes and shares the activity-focused culture of the older Delray Beach condo communities, but it represents a step up in price, age, and housing type. The community has 1,096 condos and single-story villas built between 1990 and 2006, with a 50,000-square-foot clubhouse.
The average sold price is approximately $285,000 as of 2026, with an HOA averaging around $1,021 per month. This isn’t a direct Century Village price match. Buyers should expect to pay more for newer construction and villa-style homes, but the community delivers Century Village’s social culture with updated housing stock.
Well-Suited For: Buyers who love the Century Village culture but want newer, villa-style homes and are willing to pay more.
Communities Similar to Century Village Beyond South Florida
For buyers open to relocating, several communities outside South Florida match Century Village’s activity density and value. The key difference: these communities are primarily single-family homes and villas rather than mid-rise condos.
6. On Top of the World – Ocala, FL
High $100ks – Mid $600ks
On Top of the World in Ocala has grown to approximately 10,000 homes since opening in 1981, with construction continuing today. The community offers 175+ clubs, three golf courses, and a 110,000-square-foot activity center that rivals Century Village’s largest clubhouses.
Homes range from roughly $150,000 to over $500,000, spanning single-family homes and attached villas rather than the mid-rise condos typical of Century Village. The activity density matches Century Village, but the housing product is fundamentally different. Buyers trade condo maintenance-free living for private yards and single-story layouts.
Well-Suited For: Buyers who want Century Village-level activities with a house instead of a condo.
7. Sun City Center – Sun City Center, FL
Mid $100ks – Low $800ks
Sun City Center, on Florida’s Gulf Coast, is a self-contained community of approximately 31,000 residents. Originally developed by Del Webb in the 1960s (with Kings Point at Sun City Center added later), the community includes roughly 200 clubs, eight golf courses, and its own hospital.
The community is golf-cart friendly, with many residents using carts for daily errands. Sun City Center offers the all-in-one, activities-first lifestyle but at a larger scale and with more housing variety than Century Village.
Well-Suited For: Buyers who want a self-contained, all-in-one town on Florida’s Gulf side.
8. Sun City – Sun City, AZ
Below $100k to Low $1Ms
Sun City, Arizona, is where the modern active adult community concept began. Del Webb built the community between 1960 and 1978, creating approximately 27,000 to 28,000 homes across a mix of single-family, duplex, and condo styles. Eight golf courses, multiple recreation centers, and no school tax (a benefit of Arizona’s tax structure) anchor the community.
The median home price is approximately $260,000 as of 2023 Census data. Unlike Century Village, Sun City uses an annual recreation-center assessment model rather than monthly HOA fees, which changes the cash-flow math for buyers. The community shares Century Village’s founded-on-activities philosophy and older resale housing stock, just in a dry desert climate instead of South Florida’s humidity.
Well-Suited For: Buyers drawn to a dry desert climate and the original active adult blueprint.
A Quick Word on the Four Century Villages Themselves
Some buyers searching for communities similar to Century Village may actually want a different Century Village location. A quick comparison:
- Century Village Deerfield Beach (East): The largest, with 8,508 condos and a 145,000-square-foot clubhouse featuring a 1,600-seat theater.
- Century Village Boca Raton: 5,712 units across 700 acres with a 125,000-square-foot clubhouse and 1,252-seat theater.
- Century Village West Palm Beach: Approximately 7,800 units with a 92,000-square-foot clubhouse and the lowest entry prices among the four locations.
- Century Village Pembroke Pines: 7,700 condos averaging approximately $181,041 in sale price over the 12 months through July 2026, the highest average among the four.
All four share the same activity-focused DNA but differ in size, price point, and specific amenities.
How We Built This List
We built this list by measuring active adult communities against the traits that define Century Village: gated 55+ living, clubhouses of 50,000 square feet or larger, multiple pools, and an organized daily activity calendar at an entry price below the surrounding market. Unit counts, construction dates, and amenity details were verified against 55places community records for Florida and Arizona, along with public county and MLS sources. Pricing reflects listing and sold data available as of September 2026 and shifts with the market, so confirm current figures before making an offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What communities are most similar to Century Village?
Kings Point in Delray Beach and Wynmoor Village in Coconut Creek are the closest matches: large, gated, activity-driven South Florida condo communities at comparable prices. Wynmoor shares the same developer, Cenvill, as Century Village. Golden Lakes Village, Lakes of Delray, and Huntington Pointe round out the shortlist for buyers who want a smaller version of the same formula.
How much does a condo in a community like Century Village cost?
Entry-level condos often run from the low $100,000s, with some older units priced under $100,000 as of mid-2026. Prices vary by community and have softened recently at several locations. Kings Point averaged roughly $96,203 over the 12 months through June 2026, while Huntington Pointe, with its newer villas, averaged closer to $285,000.
Are Century Village and similar communities resale-only?
Most are. These established communities were built in the 1970s through 1990s and sell on a resale basis, which is part of why prices stay affordable compared to new construction. On Top of the World in Ocala is the exception on this list, since it has continued building new homes since 1981.
Do communities like Century Village have high HOA fees?
Monthly fees typically run $400 to $800 or more, well above the national median of $135 per month. However, these fees usually bundle water, cable, insurance, and building maintenance, costs that would otherwise be paid separately. Compare total monthly cost rather than purchase price alone when weighing two communities against each other.
Are there communities like Century Village outside South Florida?
Yes. On Top of the World in Ocala, Sun City Center on Florida’s Gulf Coast, and Sun City in Arizona all offer similar activity density and value, though with more single-family homes than condos. The tradeoff is housing type: you gain a private yard and a single-story layout but give up the maintenance-free mid-rise condo.
Which Century Village location is the most affordable?
Century Village West Palm Beach has the lowest entry prices among the four locations. Boca Raton averaged approximately $112,298 as of May 2026 and Deerfield Beach roughly $115,133 through April 2026, while Pembroke Pines was the most expensive at about $181,041.
What is the difference between Kings Point and Century Village?
Kings Point in Delray Beach has an 18-hole golf course and three separate clubhouses, while each Century Village location centers on a single large clubhouse. Kings Point also has roughly 7,200 condos built between 1973 and 1985, putting it close to Century Village in scale. The daily activity calendar and gated 55+ format are nearly identical.
Is Wynmoor Village the same as Century Village?
No, but it comes from the same source. H. Irwin Levy’s Cenvill Communities built both, and Wynmoor’s 5,260 condos across 133 mid-rise buildings follow the Century Village template closely. Wynmoor was built between 1978 and 1999, making parts of it newer than most Century Village buildings.
How big are the clubhouses in these communities?
Century Village clubhouses range from 92,000 to 145,000 square feet, with theaters seating 1,200 to 1,600 residents. Wynmoor Village and Huntington Pointe each have 50,000-square-foot clubhouses, and On Top of the World has a 110,000-square-foot activity center. Clubhouse size is a reasonable proxy for how much programming a community can run at once.
Is a Century Village-style community a good place to retire?
It is a strong fit for buyers who want an affordable condo and a ready-made social life, and a poor fit for buyers who want privacy or new construction. The activity calendar is the product here, not the real estate. Choose this style of community if you plan to use the clubhouses regularly, and look elsewhere if you expect to keep to yourself.
What does the HOA fee usually cover?
In these communities the fee generally covers water, cable, insurance, exterior building maintenance, and clubhouse access. At Lakes of Delray, fees of roughly $625 to $804 per month include utilities, cable, and insurance. Ask for the current budget and reserve study before you make an offer, since coverage varies building by building.
Are these communities restricted to residents 55 and older?
Yes. All of the communities on this list are age-restricted 55+ communities, meaning at least one resident in each household must be 55 and older. Individual associations set their own rules on younger spouses, guests, and how long grandchildren can stay, so read the governing documents for the specific building you’re considering.
What are the drawbacks of buying in a 1970s-era condo community?
Aging infrastructure is the main risk. Buildings from the 1970s and 1980s often have original plumbing, electrical, and roofing, which can trigger special assessments on top of the monthly fee. Florida’s stricter building safety inspection requirements have pushed several older associations to raise dues, so review the reserve fund and any pending assessments closely.
Which community is best if I want a house instead of a condo?
On Top of the World in Ocala is the strongest option, with roughly 10,000 single-family homes and attached villas, 175+ clubs, and three golf courses. Sun City in Arizona is the alternative outside Florida, offering single-family, duplex, and condo styles across 27,000 to 28,000 homes. Both deliver Century Village-level programming without mid-rise condo living.
How do I find a community similar to Century Village?
Start by deciding your total monthly budget, then tour two or three communities at different scales before you narrow down. A 55places Partner Agent can pull current inventory, compare HOA coverage side by side, and point out which buildings have recent assessments or the most active social scenes. Reach out through the 55places contact page to get matched with an agent who works these communities daily.
Ready to See One in Person?
Photos and price ranges only go so far with communities this large. Walking three clubhouses at Kings Point or comparing a Wynmoor mid-rise to a Huntington Pointe villa tells you far more about daily life than any listing sheet. A 55places Partner Agent can line up tours, explain what each HOA fee actually covers, and flag the buildings with recent assessments. Connect with a 55places Partner Agent to start narrowing your list.
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