Dakota by GL Homes is a newer community in Delray Beach, FL with modern upscale homes that are quite affordable compared to other luxury communities in the area. Dakota is a beautiful modern luxury home community close to all the best newly constructed plazas for all your shopping needs and entertainment. It is also in one of the best cities in South Florida known for its safety, beaches, and vibrant nightlife on the famous Atlantic Avenue. Dakota is a very fresh, luxury, peaceful, and popular community with few homes coming on the market every quarter. Today, we will dive deep into why this community is a great place to call home by doing a community overview, discussing all the amenities, home models available, nearby things to do, and of course, nearby schools.
Community Overview
Located in the best part of Delray Beach, Dakota Homes is an upbeat, family-friendly gated community known for its modern architecture and resort-style amenities while still being affordable. In this gated community, you’ll find a perfect atmosphere to raise a family or enjoy a rich, relaxing retirement since it offers both active and tranquil living for its residents. Throughout the community, you’ll see carefully maintained landscaping, a state-of-the-art clubhouse, resort-style pool, sports courts, and a state-of-the-art gym. The community is also located in a prime location close to the best entertainment, nightlife, restaurants, spas, and top-rated schools. With its modern homes, world-class amenities, and perfect location, this is one of the best communities to settle in.
Amenities
Dakota is not only known for its gorgeous homes but also has a list of amenities to keep you entertained and fit year-round. You have a resort-style pool with lounge chairs and private cabanas to enjoy the 365-day summer that the state of Florida has to offer. For sports activities, you have tennis courts, a basketball court, and pickleball courts, along with a fully equipped state-of-the-art fitness center with both cardio and weight training. There are also play and social rooms inside the clubhouse for a night out with friends or a competitive game of poker. If you need to get away from hectic home life to do some work, the clubhouse also features a business center to get some productive work done. It is also worth mentioning that the clubhouse itself is very large and luxurious with lots of things to do and serves as a central hub for the community. Plus, if you have the urge to socialize with neighbors, there are many planned events throughout the year, which a dedicated event manager plans in the community.
Dakota Homes
Homes at Dakota are only a few years old and were being pre-sold as new construction. Each home in the community is a blend of modern architecture, European design, simplicity, and luxury. You’ll find each home with top appliances, granite or quartz countertops, European kitchen cabinets, high ceilings, hurricane impact windows, and high-quality flooring. The homes are currently available as resale, with 3 to 6 active listings at a time. As of the date of this writing, the homes are selling from $900,000 to around $1.5 million on the market, depending on the features and size of the homes.
The homes have the most amazing layouts, with a guest and office/den in the front of the homes, a large living area perfect for dining and entertaining, split bedrooms with bathrooms in each room, and large main rooms with a matching bathroom. Homes are between 1,800 square feet to 3,500 square feet with 2-car garages. You’ll also have some amazing backyard spaces, with some homes featuring private pools, covered patios, and even amazing grilling spaces to spend your summer nights. When originally built, GL Homes offered a few different model options, and you’ll see them here below:
Siena
Size: 2,656 sq. ft.
Features: 4 beds, 3 baths, open living, gourmet kitchen, large master suite, 2-car garage.
Merlot
Size: 3,052 sq. ft.
Features: 5 beds, 5 baths, formal dining, upstairs loft, luxury master, 2-car garage.
Jade
Size: 2,518 sq. ft.
Features: 4 beds, 3 baths, open-concept, first-floor master, modern kitchen, 2-car garage.
Atlantica
Size: 2,157 sq. ft.
Features: 3 beds, 2.5 baths, spacious great room, gourmet kitchen, large master, 2-car garage.
Capri
Size: 2,733 sq. ft.
Features: 4 beds, 3.5 baths, open floor plan, luxury master, gourmet kitchen, 2-car garage.
Sapphire
Size: 2,428 sq. ft.
Features: 3 beds, 3 baths, open living, gourmet kitchen, elegant master, 2-car garage.
Julian
Size: 3,355 sq. ft.
Features: 6 beds, 5 baths, two-story living room, formal dining, loft, luxury master, 2-car garage.
Nearby Area
Dakota is an excellent choice to make your home because of the new modern homes, amenities, safety, and overall comfort the community offers. But what really makes it even more special is the location. Dakota is right next to Boca Raton and all the major Delray Beach hot spots. Right around the corner, you have the Delray Marketplace, where there are lots of restaurants, boutique stores, a movie theater, and a bowling alley. You also have Downtown Atlantic for a vibrant nightlife with lounges, bars, and restaurants close to the beach.
Because of its close proximity to Boca, you also have the Town Center Mall for all your luxury shopping needs and Mizner Park for more entertainment and shopping opportunities for you and your family. There are also many large parks, golf courses, and of course, some of the most beautiful beaches around, all within a driving distance from Dakota.
You’ll also be delighted to know there are excellent highly rated schools for your children from elementary all the way to college level. There are both private and public options, and Florida Atlantic University and Lynn University.
How Does Dakota compare to other GL Home communities?
Dakota homes would be considered an affordable luxury home community compared to some others nearby such as Boca Bridges or Boca Lotus. The homes here are new, modern and run around $1 million range versus $1 to $4 million in the previously mentioned communities. Now the homes here are not as big but they are still premium level as far as design, layout and features which are perfect for families that need a medium sized home but still want luxury. Other GL Home communities offer a little more as far as amenities like fully staffed restaurants and bars along with spa centers and few other amenities but everything else will be similar to what Dakota has to offer. Like mentioned before Dakota is for those who want a luxury home in a gated community but don’t want to spend more. Now if you’re looking for ultimate luxury community than Boca Bridges may be a better choice.
Conclusion
To wrap things up, Dakota by GL Homes is a unique community that provides perfect blend of luxury, high end homes and list of resort style amenities. It is also located in one of the best cities in South Florida that has beautiful beaches, delicious food, plenty of entertainment and nihglife options with great schools around the corner. Whether you are looking for a quite retirement or enjoy life with your family, Dakota is definitely a place for you.
Here at Chance Realty LLC. we are specialist in all GL Home communities all things with luxury realt estate in Florida. Reach out to us to day to learn more about Dakota homes or other similar communities and we will love to show you some beautiful homes.
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