HIGHLIGHTS
- There are three Kings Points in Florida—Delray Beach, Sun City Center, and Tamarac.
- Similar communities share a profile: large, gated, 55+, social, resale, budget-friendly.
- South Florida look-alikes: Century Village, Wynmoor Village, Villages of Oriole.
- Tampa Bay look-alikes: Sun City Center, On Top of the World Clearwater, Terrace Park of Five Towns.
- Monthly HOA fees bundle services, so a “high” fee can still be good value.
Kings Point is one of Florida’s most recognizable active adult community names. It’s large-scale, gated, socially active, and affordable, which checks a lot of boxes for buyers looking for a 55+ lifestyle. But here’s something many searchers don’t realize: there are three separate Kings Point communities in Florida, and several other communities match the same profile.
Seven strong alternatives include Sun City Center, On Top of the World Clearwater, Terrace Park of Five Towns, Century Village East, Century Village at West Palm Beach, Wynmoor Village, and Villages of Oriole. All share the core Kings Point formula of a big community, an active social scene, resale condos or villas, and entry-level pricing, just in different locations. Because the Kings Point name can mean Delray Beach, Sun City Center, or Tamarac depending on who you ask, the best alternative depends on the region and home type that fits your life.
Kings Point Alternatives at a Glance
| Community | Location | Homes | Built | Price Range | Home Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun City Center | Sun City Center, FL | 9,500 | 1961 to 2018 | Mid $100ks – Low $800ks | Single-family, attached |
| On Top of the World Clearwater | Clearwater, FL | 4,959 | 1960 to 1993 | Mid $100ks – High $300ks | Condos |
| Terrace Park of Five Towns | St. Petersburg, FL | 1,328 | 1972 to 1987 | Below $100k to High $200ks | Condos |
| Century Village East | Deerfield Beach, FL | 8,508 | 1970 to 1995 | Low $100ks to Mid $300ks | Condos |
| Century Village at West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | 6,500 | 1970 to 1995 | Below $100k to Low $300ks | Condos |
| Wynmoor Village | Coconut Creek, FL | 5,260 | 1978 to 1999 | Low $100ks to Mid $400ks | Condos |
| Villages of Oriole | Delray Beach, FL | 13,280 | 1973 to 2019 | Low $100ks to Low $600ks | Attached, condo, single-family |
What Makes a Community Similar to Kings Point?
Communities similar to Kings Point share a recognizable profile: large-scale, typically 4,800 to 7,200 or more homes, gated, age-restricted to 55 and older, and built primarily in the 1970s and 1980s as resale condos or attached villas. Entry pricing stays in the low-to-high six figures. Monthly HOA fees bundle services like exterior maintenance, landscaping, water, trash, cable, and security. The social and amenity load is substantial, with multiple clubhouses, theaters, golf courses, pools, and more than 100 clubs.
That said, the Kings Point name actually refers to three distinct Florida communities:
- Kings Point in Delray Beach: 7,200 condos built 1973 to 1985. Prices range from below $100k to the high $200ks. The community has three clubhouses, and the main one spans roughly 100,000 square feet, plus two golf courses. It sits about 15 minutes north of Boca Raton.
- Kings Point in Sun City Center: 5,277 single-family homes and attached villas built 1973 to 2015. Prices range from the low $100ks to mid $400ks. The community features a 90,000-square-foot main clubhouse, a 28,000-square-foot South Clubhouse, three golf courses, and more than 100 clubs. It is located about 25 miles south of Tampa.
- Kings Point in Tamarac: 4,869 condos, villas, and coach homes built 1983 to 2001. Prices range from the mid $100ks to low $400ks. Amenities include two clubhouses, 12 pools, 12 shuffleboard courts, and five tennis courts.
The best alternative depends on which region and home type you want. That is why this list is grouped by metro area, with Tampa Bay alternatives first, then South Florida.
Communities Similar to Kings Point Near Tampa Bay
Buyers drawn to the Sun City Center Kings Point will find these three communities offer a similar lifestyle on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
1. Sun City Center – Sun City Center, FL
Mid $100ks – Low $800ks
Sun City Center is the closest neighbor to the Tampa-area Kings Point, and in many ways it is the community that started it all. Del Webb founded Sun City Center in 1961, making it one of Florida’s original active adult communities. Today, Sun City Center has grown to 9,500 homes with prices ranging from the mid $100ks to low $800ks.
What sets Sun City Center apart from Kings Point is the home variety. While the adjacent Kings Point is almost entirely attached villas, Sun City Center offers more single-family options. The community spans three amenity campuses, hosts roughly 200 clubs, and operates as a self-contained, golf-cart-friendly town with its own shopping, dining, and services.
Sun City Center is not gated, which appeals to buyers who prefer open access and the feel of an established town rather than a private enclave. With more than 11,000 residents and decades of history, the community has a depth of social infrastructure that newer developments can’t replicate.
Well-Suited For: Homebuyers who love the activity level at Kings Point but want a single-family home and a golf-cart town.
2. On Top of the World Clearwater – Clearwater, FL
Mid $100ks to High $300ks
On Top of the World Clearwater is a large, established condo community with a similar feel to Kings Point: gated, social, golf-forward, and priced in the six figures. The community has 4,959 condos built between 1960 and 1993, with prices ranging from the mid $100ks to high $300ks.
The amenities mirror what Kings Point buyers expect, including two recreation centers, an 18-hole and a 9-hole golf course, and community transit that helps residents get around without a car. The community sits on Florida’s Gulf side, which offers a different feel from the Palm Beach and Broward corridors and closer access to Clearwater Beach and the barrier islands.
For buyers who want the large-condo-community experience on the west coast of Florida, On Top of the World Clearwater delivers the social scale and amenity depth of a Kings Point without requiring a move to South Florida.
Well-Suited For: Homebuyers who want a large, established condo community with golf on Florida’s Gulf side.
3. Terrace Park of Five Towns – St. Petersburg, FL
Below $100k to High $200ks
Terrace Park of Five Towns offers the same lock-and-leave condo lifestyle as Kings Point but in a smaller, more intimate setting. The community has 1,328 condos built between 1972 and 1987, with prices ranging from below $100k to the high $200ks, some of the lowest entry points on this list.
The community features two clubhouses and six pools, and it sits about five miles from the Gulf of Mexico, close enough for regular beach trips. Terrace Park of Five Towns is not gated, which keeps the atmosphere casual and accessible.
For buyers who appreciate the affordability and easy-living feel of Kings Point but prefer a smaller community near the beach, Terrace Park of Five Towns is worth a closer look.
Well-Suited For: Homebuyers who want Kings Point affordability and beach proximity in a smaller community.
Communities Similar to Kings Point in South Florida
Buyers drawn to Kings Point in Delray Beach or Tamarac will find these four communities offer the same big-social-condo formula in Palm Beach and Broward counties.
4. Century Village East – Deerfield Beach, FL
Low $100ks to Mid $300ks
Century Village East is the closest match to the Delray Beach and Tamarac Kings Points in both scale and style. The community has 8,508 condos built between 1970 and 1995, with prices ranging from the low $100ks to mid $300ks.
The amenity package rivals what Kings Point offers: a 145,000-square-foot clubhouse, a 1,600-seat theater with regular live performances, 18-hole golf, 15 satellite pools, and nine tennis courts. Century Village East is gated and operates with the same all-in HOA structure, so the monthly fee covers much of what residents need day-to-day.
For buyers who want the Kings Point experience with an even larger clubhouse and theater program, Century Village East delivers that social infrastructure at comparable prices.
Well-Suited For: Homebuyers who want the scale of Kings Point and a theater-driven social life at condo prices.
5. Century Village at West Palm Beach – West Palm Beach, FL
Below $100k to Low $300ks
Century Village at West Palm Beach offers one of the lowest entry points of any large-scale 55+ community in South Florida. The community has 6,500 condos built between 1970 and 1995, with prices ranging from below $100k to the low $300ks.
The amenity set mirrors other Century Villages, with a 92,000-square-foot clubhouse, a 1,221-seat theater, two main pools plus six satellite pools, four tennis courts, and 39 shuffleboard courts. Century Village at West Palm Beach is gated and follows the same social-condo model as Kings Point.
The community sits farther north than the Delray Beach corridor, which means a different surrounding landscape and closer access to downtown West Palm Beach and its cultural amenities. HOA fees vary by building, so buyers should confirm the figure tied to a specific unit during the search.
Well-Suited For: Homebuyers who want maximum social infrastructure at the lowest entry price.
6. Wynmoor Village – Coconut Creek, FL
Low $100ks to Mid $400ks
Wynmoor Village delivers a country-club atmosphere with the same value-oriented pricing as Kings Point. The community has 5,260 condos built between 1978 and 1999, with prices ranging from the low $100ks to mid $400ks.
The amenities are extensive: a 50,000-square-foot clubhouse, a 962-seat theater, 18-hole golf, 12 lighted tennis courts, 19 satellite pools, and more than 150 clubs. Wynmoor Village is gated and sits in Coconut Creek, next to the Tamarac Kings Point, which makes it a natural alternative for buyers in that part of Broward County.
For buyers who want the Kings Point formula with a stronger country-club feel, meaning more golf and more tennis, Wynmoor Village fits that profile.
Well-Suited For: Homebuyers near Tamarac who want a country-club feel with golf and tennis.
7. Villages of Oriole – Delray Beach, FL
Low $100ks to Low $600ks
Villages of Oriole offers something the Delray Beach Kings Point doesn’t: home-type variety. The community has 13,280 homes spanning attached units, condos, and single-family residences, built between 1973 and 2019. Prices range from the low $100ks to low $600ks.
Like Kings Point, Villages of Oriole is gated and located in Delray Beach, so buyers get the same city, the same climate, and the same access to local shopping and dining. The amenities include a clubhouse with tennis, pickleball, and shuffleboard.
For buyers who like the Delray Beach Kings Point location but want a single-family home instead of a condo, Villages of Oriole provides that option within the same market.
Well-Suited For: Delray Beach homebuyers who want a single-family option instead of a condo.
Want Something Newer? Consider Kings Gate
Mid $200ks to High $300ks
Not every buyer wants a 1970s or 1980s resale condo. For those who prefer newer construction and single-family homes, Kings Gate in Port Charlotte offers a similar active adult lifestyle with a more contemporary build.
Kings Gate has 940 homes, including single-family residences and villas, built from 2002 to the present, with both new and resale options available. Prices range from the mid $200ks to high $300ks.
The community is gated and features a 30,000-square-foot clubhouse, 18-hole executive golf, and an activity director who coordinates events and clubs. Kings Gate is smaller and newer than the classic Kings Points, but it delivers the same socially active, amenity-rich lifestyle in a more updated package.
How to Choose the Right Kings Point Alternative
With seven communities on this list, plus Kings Gate as a newer-construction option, narrowing down the choices comes down to a few key decisions.
Start with the region. Tampa Bay and South Florida offer different climates, different costs of living, and different surrounding landscapes. Choosing the region first cuts the list in half.
Match the home type. Buyers who want a condo will find the most options at Century Village, Wynmoor Village, and On Top of the World Clearwater. Buyers who want a single-family home or villa should look at Sun City Center, Villages of Oriole, or Kings Gate.
Read the HOA as a bundle. At Kings Point-style communities, the monthly fee often covers exterior maintenance, landscaping, water, sewer, trash, cable, internet, security, and amenities. A higher fee can cost as much as a lower-fee community that charges separately for each service. One resident review of Sun City Center Kings Point noted the HOA covers all those services plus free fitness and yoga classes—context that changes how the number reads.
Budget for one-time move-in costs. Some communities charge new-owner fees beyond the monthly HOA. At Kings Point in Delray Beach, for example, one resident flagged a one-time cost for a car tag and ID card of roughly $1,500. Reading the rules for a specific building and vetting the management company avoids surprises.
How We Built This List
We started from the Kings Point profile itself: 4,800 or more homes, an age restriction of 55 and older, primarily resale condos or attached villas built in the 1970s or 1980s, entry pricing under $200k, and an all-in monthly HOA fee that bundles services. We then compared every large-scale Florida 55+ community in the 55places.com database against that profile and kept the seven closest matches, grouped by metro area so buyers can shop by region.
Home counts, price ranges, HOA fee ranges, and construction dates were verified against each community’s 55places.com page. Amenity details come from community-published information and resident reviews. Pricing and HOA figures change, so confirm current numbers before making an offer. Data verified September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Kings Point is which: Delray Beach, Sun City Center, or Tamarac?
Three separate Florida communities share the Kings Point name. Kings Point in Delray Beach has 7,200 condos in Palm Beach County. Kings Point in Sun City Center has 5,277 villas near Tampa. Kings Point in Tamarac has 4,869 condos and villas in Broward County. Always confirm the location before comparing.
What’s the difference between Kings Point and Sun City Center?
In the Tampa area, Kings Point and Sun City Center sit side by side. Kings Point is the gated, all-attached-villa section with its own homeowners association. Sun City Center is the larger, non-gated community with more single-family homes and a golf-cart-town atmosphere.
What communities are most similar to Kings Point in Delray Beach?
Century Village East in Deerfield Beach and Villages of Oriole in Delray Beach are the closest matches. Century Village East mirrors the condo scale and the all-in HOA structure. Villages of Oriole sits in the same city and adds attached and single-family homes to the mix.
What are the best alternatives to Kings Point near Tampa?
Sun City Center, On Top of the World Clearwater, and Terrace Park of Five Towns are the strongest Tampa Bay alternatives. Sun City Center is adjacent to the Tampa-area Kings Point. The other two move you west into Pinellas County and closer to the Gulf beaches.
Are communities like Kings Point a good value despite the HOA fees?
Often, yes. The monthly fee typically bundles exterior maintenance, water, trash, cable, security, and access to clubhouses, pools, and fitness facilities. The all-in cost can rival lower-fee communities that charge separately for each service. Confirm exactly what each community’s fee covers before comparing.
Do you have to be 55 to buy in a community like Kings Point?
These are 55+ age-restricted communities operating under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act. Typically, at least one household member must meet the age-55 requirement, though rules vary by community. Verify the specific policy at each community before purchasing.
Which Kings Point alternative has the lowest home prices?
Terrace Park of Five Towns and Century Village at West Palm Beach have the lowest entry points, and both start below $100k. Terrace Park of Five Towns tops out in the high $200ks, while Century Village at West Palm Beach reaches the low $300ks. Both are condo-only communities.
Which Kings Point alternative offers single-family homes instead of condos?
Sun City Center, Villages of Oriole, and Kings Gate all offer single-family homes. Sun City Center has the widest selection across 9,500 homes. Villages of Oriole mixes attached homes, condos, and single-family residences in Delray Beach, and Kings Gate offers newer villas and single-family homes in Port Charlotte.
Is Century Village the same as Kings Point?
No. They are separate communities under different management, but the formula is close. Century Village East and Century Village at West Palm Beach are large, gated, 55+ condo communities with theaters, golf, and bundled HOA fees, which is the same structure Kings Point uses.
Is there a newer alternative to Kings Point in Florida?
Yes. Kings Gate in Port Charlotte broke ground in 2002 and still offers new construction alongside resales. The community has 940 single-family homes and villas priced from the mid $200Ks to high $300Ks, with monthly fees of $270 to $454.
Are all of these communities gated?
Most are, but not all. Century Village East, Century Village at West Palm Beach, Wynmoor Village, Villages of Oriole, and Kings Gate are gated. Sun City Center and Terrace Park of Five Towns are not, which some buyers prefer for the open, established-town feel.
How much do HOA fees cost in Kings Point-style communities?
Monthly fees across the communities on this list run from $44 to $863, depending on the community and the individual building. Kings Gate sits at the most predictable end of that range. Century Village at West Palm Beach varies building by building, so ask for the figure tied to the specific unit you are considering.
Are resale condos from the 1970s a risky buy?
Not inherently, but do the homework. Buildings from the 1970s and 1980s carry roof, plumbing, and concrete-restoration timelines that can show up as special assessments. Ask for the association’s reserve study, recent assessment history, and any milestone inspection reports before making an offer.
Is Wynmoor Village a good alternative to Kings Point in Tamarac?
Yes, especially for buyers who want more golf and tennis. Wynmoor Village sits in neighboring Coconut Creek with 5,260 condos, a 50,000-square-foot clubhouse, a 962-seat theater, 12 lighted tennis courts, and more than 150 clubs.
How do I choose between these Kings Point alternatives?
Pick the region first, then the home type, then compare what each HOA fee actually covers. Tampa Bay and South Florida differ on climate, cost, and pace, so that first choice cuts the list roughly in half. A 55places agent can pull current listings in the communities that fit and set up tours in a single trip.
Ready to See One in Person?
Photos and spec sheets only go so far. Touring two or three of these communities back to back is the fastest way to feel the difference between a 9,500-home golf-cart town like Sun City Center and a gated condo village like Century Village East. A 55places agent who knows these Florida markets can line up tours, pull current listings, and explain exactly what each monthly HOA fee covers before you commit. Contact 55places.com today!
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