Admirals Cove vs North Palm Beach Heights
Two Palm Beach communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Admirals Cove | North Palm Beach Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $8.82M | $630K |
| Price per sq ft | $1793 | $383 |
| Avg days on market | 171 days | 37 days |
| Months of supply | 8.2 mo | 1.3 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 44 | 45 |
The verdict
Admirals Cove carries the higher median price — about 1301% above North Palm Beach Heights. Homes in North Palm Beach Heights sell faster (37 days on market vs 171). North Palm Beach Heights is the tighter market on inventory (1.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Admirals Cove | North Palm Beach Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | Palm Beach County, FL |
| City / area | Jupiter | Jupiter |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 30 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 17 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 | North Palm Beach Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 30 | 5 |
| Under contract | 5 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $2.35M to $23.75M | $595K to $669K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 6 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Villa | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Admirals Cove homes for sale · North Palm Beach Heights homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Admirals Cove | North Palm Beach Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 200 | 1,172 |
| Built | 1986–2025 (median 1990) | 1987–2023 (median 1993) |
| Typical living area | 5,081 sq ft | 1,590 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 68% | 81% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Admirals Cove | North Palm Beach Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Beacon Cove Intermediate | Beacon Cove Intermediate |
| Middle | Jupiter | Independence |
| 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, North Palm Beach Heights is the lower entry point (median $630K vs $8.82M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in North Palm Beach Heights; Admirals Cove trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in North Palm Beach Heights (37 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 North Palm Beach Heights?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Admirals Cove is $8,825,000 versus $630,000 in North Palm Beach Heights, about 1301% higher.
Which has newer homes, Admirals Cove or North Palm Beach Heights?
North Palm Beach Heights: its homes were built 1987–2023 with a median year of 1993, versus a median of 1990 in Admirals Cove (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Admirals Cove. The typical home there is 5,081 sq ft of living area, versus 1,590 sq ft in North Palm Beach Heights.
What high schools serve Admirals Cove and North Palm Beach Heights?
Listings in Admirals Cove most often report Jupiter; listings in North Palm Beach Heights 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 · North Palm Beach Heights homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.