Admirals Cove vs Alton
Two Palm Beach communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-07.
| Metric | Admirals Cove | Alton |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $9.75M | $839K |
| Price per sq ft | $1796 | $373 |
| Avg days on market | 156 days | 64 days |
| Months of supply | 6.8 mo | 2.4 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 44 | 25 |
The verdict
Admirals Cove carries the higher median price — about 1062% above Alton. Homes in Alton sell faster (64 days on market vs 156). Alton is the tighter market on inventory (2.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Admirals Cove | Alton | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | Palm Beach County, FL |
| City / area | Jupiter | Palm Beach Gardens |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 31 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 15 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Admirals Cove | Alton | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 25 | 5 |
| Under contract | 12 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $2.35M to $23.75M | $860K to $3.22M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 3 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Villa | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Admirals Cove homes for sale · Alton homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Admirals Cove | Alton | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 200 | n/a |
| Built | 1986–2025 (median 1990) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 5,081 sq ft | n/a |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Admirals Cove | Alton | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Beacon Cove Intermediate | Marsh Pointe |
| Middle | Jupiter | Watson B. Duncan |
| High school | Jupiter | William T. Dwyer |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Alton is the lower entry point (median $839K vs $9.75M). Sellers get a faster sale in Alton (64 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Admirals Cove more expensive than Alton?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Admirals Cove is $9,750,000 versus $839,000 in Alton, about 1062% higher.
What high schools serve Admirals Cove and Alton?
Listings in Admirals Cove most often report Jupiter; listings in Alton report William T. Dwyer. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Admirals Cove homes, photos & schools · Alton homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.