Panther National New Construction: A Buyer’s Practical Guide
June 25, 2026
June 25, 2026
Buying new construction at Panther National is not the same as buying a resale home in a finished club community. You are often choosing between completed inventory, homes already underway, or a homesite and design path that may take shape over time. If you want a clear, practical view of how the process works, what to compare, and what to ask before you sign, this guide will help you move forward with more confidence. Let’s dive in.
Panther National is a private club and residential community in Palm Beach Gardens centered around an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus and Justin Thomas. Official materials describe the property as roughly 400 gated acres, while a City of Palm Beach Gardens planning update describes it as 390-plus acres within the Avenir Planned Community Development. The simplest way to think about size is that the acreage is approximate.
For buyers, the first key point is that Panther National offers two distinct purchase paths. You can pursue a Signature Estate, which is the curated product line, or a Custom Estate or homesite, which follows a more bespoke approach.
The Signature Estate collection is built by WillStrong Construction + Development and designed by Max Strang. Current plans shown by Panther National include Basel, Lucerne, Zermatt, Gstaad, and Verbier. These plans vary meaningfully in scale, layout, garage count, and bonus spaces.
For example, Basel is listed at 6,128 total square feet with four bedrooms, four baths, a three-car garage, cabana bath, and golf cart parking. At the larger end, Gstaad is listed at 11,023 total square feet with five bedrooms, five baths, a den, and a four-car garage. That spread matters because buyers should compare not just square footage, but how each plan supports the way you want to live.
Custom Estates are more limited and more individualized. Panther National currently describes 21 custom homesites, including nine one-acre golf-course-view sites and twelve half-acre preserve-view sites. That lower-count inventory can make early clarity especially important if you have a strong view preference.
The custom program also includes examples of homes that are already completed, under construction, or positioned as custom-finish opportunities. Portrush is marketed as immediate move-in on a half-acre preserve-facing lot, while Muirfield is presented with completed drawings and an estimated 20 to 24 months from contract. In other words, “custom” does not always mean starting from scratch.
The smartest way to approach Panther National is to compare inventory stage, home design, and homesite orientation at the same time. A beautiful floor plan may not be the best fit if the delivery timing or location within the community does not line up with your goals.
Not every opportunity at Panther National follows the same timeline. Some homes may be completed or close to move-in, some may already be under construction, and others may involve a longer design and permitting process.
That makes Panther National different from a community where every listing is resale and ready for a standard closing path. Here, your timing depends heavily on whether you are selecting a finished spec home, an in-process home, a custom-finishes opportunity, or a homesite awaiting design and approvals.
Panther National’s current plan set shows real variation in one-story versus two-story living, garage count, golf cart space, and the amount of indoor-outdoor living built into the design. Some plans also include spaces like dens, offices, media areas, or specialty recreation rooms.
This is where practical decision-making matters. If you expect frequent guests, want more private work-from-home space, or prefer a larger garage setup, those preferences should shape your search early rather than after you narrow your shortlist.
A major decision point is whether you prefer a golf-course view or a preserve-facing setting. Panther National’s custom homesites currently include both one-acre golf-course-view and half-acre preserve-view options, and that distinction may affect privacy, outlook, and pricing.
At the same time, buyers should keep the developer disclosures in mind. Panther National’s terms say proposed views are not guaranteed and could be obstructed in the future, so it is important to confirm exactly what is documented for the lot or home you are considering.
With any new-construction purchase, paperwork matters as much as the home itself. Panther National’s published terms make clear that offers may only be made and accepted at the sales center through a written purchase contract. They also state that plans, features, prices, materials, dimensions, and square footage are subject to change.
That is why you should treat marketing materials as a starting point, not the final word. The controlling details are the written contract and its exhibits.
Panther National’s terms also say a buyer must submit a fully executed Purchase and Sale Agreement and be committed to a non-refundable deposit of at least 25 percent of the purchase price. Because terms can vary by specific home or lot, you should verify the current deposit structure before moving forward.
For high-value new construction, this is a meaningful commitment. You want a clear understanding of when deposits are due, what milestones trigger payments, and how any change-order decisions may affect cost and schedule.
One of the most important practical steps is separating the base offering from the upgrade path. Panther National’s floor plan pages say renderings may show standard inclusions and optional upgrades, and the terms say some model-home features may not be included in the purchase price.
That means two homes that look similar online may not be priced on the same basis. Before comparing options, ask for a written breakdown of included features, upgrade-only items, appliance or finish packages, outdoor components, and any allowances tied to selections.
Panther National’s terms also say purchasers should not rely on verbal representations. That is especially important in an active development where delivery dates, amenity timing, and finish details can evolve.
A practical rule is simple: if it matters to you, ask for it in writing. That includes pricing, included features, membership terms, estimated completion windows, and any seller credits or incentives tied to your contract.
One of the biggest mistakes buyers make in new construction is assuming every home in a community follows the same timeline. At Panther National, the inventory mix itself shows why that approach does not work. Some opportunities are complete, some are under construction, and some still depend on design and permitting.
Because of that, published delivery expectations should be treated as project-specific rather than community-wide. You should ask for the exact closing path for the home or homesite you want, along with construction milestones and any selection deadlines that may affect timing.
Panther National said in 2023 that Signature homes would include options like one- or two-story layouts, two- to four-car garages, EV charging, golf-cart space, outdoor kitchens, and private pools. Those features add to the appeal, but they also reinforce why schedules can vary depending on where a property sits in the building process.
For custom opportunities, the timeline may be longer because design collaboration and selections can directly affect approvals, ordering, and construction sequencing. The custom-estate materials describe a hands-on process with the architect and preferred builder, and Panther National also lists a Design Gallery and Showroom with weekday hours.
At Panther National, the club experience is a central part of the purchase decision. The golf offering includes the 18-hole championship course, which Panther National says can play from 8,000 yards down to 4,500 yards, along with a par-3 short course, a Nicklaus-designed putting course called The Cub, a short-game area, and a practice range.
Beyond golf, current lifestyle materials describe a clubhouse with dining, outdoor gathering areas, an event lawn, a fitness center, and concierge service. The Lifestyle Club materials also reference spa and pools, a racquet center with tennis and pickleball, and more than 10 miles of nature-preserve trails.
If amenities are a major part of your decision, ask where each amenity stands today rather than assuming full completion. The Strang project page lists the clubhouse as under construction at 55.2K square feet on a 10-acre site, while a City of Palm Beach Gardens planning update notes approval of a 55,000-plus-square-foot clubhouse. Panther National’s lifestyle page says the Lifestyle Club is under construction with an opening target of fall 2026.
That does not make the opportunity less compelling. It simply means your buying decision should reflect both the current experience and the future amenity plan.
Membership deserves special attention because the language in marketing and contract terms may not read exactly the same. Panther National’s terms say every unit purchaser must obtain at least a Social Membership, and that a Resident Golf Membership may be available.
At the same time, Panther National’s lifestyle materials advertise a limited-time incentive in which a Signature Estate purchase includes a Golf Membership valued at $400,000, while Custom Estate homesite buyers receive a membership credit starting at $75,000. Buyers should confirm which membership terms apply to the specific property and contract they are considering.
If you are serious about Panther National, go into the process with a short list of direct questions. Clear answers upfront can save time, money, and frustration later.
Here are some of the most important ones to ask:
Panther National stands apart because it is being built as a ground-up club community rather than a retrofit around older housing stock. The result is a buying experience that feels tied not only to the home itself, but also to an evolving club program and future amenity rollout.
For some buyers, that is exactly the appeal. You are not simply buying into a mature resale environment. You are evaluating a new-construction luxury offering where design, timeline, membership, and lifestyle all intersect.
If you want help comparing Signature versus Custom opportunities, evaluating inventory timing, or reviewing how a specific home fits your goals in Palm Beach Gardens, the team at Hughes Browne Group can help you navigate the details with clarity and discretion.
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