Admirals Cove vs Palm Beach Country Estates
Two Palm Beach communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-02.
| Metric | Admirals Cove | Palm Beach Country Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $9.75M | $1.26M |
| Price per sq ft | $1796 | $459 |
| Avg days on market | 152 days | 248 days |
| Months of supply | 6.8 mo | 4.7 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 44 | 41 |
The verdict
Admirals Cove carries the higher median price — about 673% above Palm Beach Country Estates. Homes in Admirals Cove sell faster (152 days on market vs 248). Palm Beach Country Estates is the tighter market on inventory (4.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Admirals Cove | Palm Beach Country Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 77% of 30 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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 | Palm Beach Country Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 25 | 16 |
| Under contract | 12 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $2.35M to $23.75M | $899K to $4.94M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 3 | 1 |
| 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 · Palm Beach Country Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Admirals Cove | Palm Beach Country Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 200 | 369 |
| Built | 1986–2025 (median 1990) | 1979–2025 (median 1994) |
| Typical living area | 5,081 sq ft | 2,249 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 68% | 88% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 5 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Admirals Cove | Palm Beach Country Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Beacon Cove Intermediate | Marsh Pointe |
| 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, Palm Beach Country Estates is the lower entry point (median $1.26M vs $9.75M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Palm Beach Country Estates; Admirals Cove trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Admirals Cove (152 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 Palm Beach Country Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Admirals Cove is $9,750,000 versus $1,262,000 in Palm Beach Country Estates, about 673% higher.
Which has newer homes, Admirals Cove or Palm Beach Country Estates?
Palm Beach Country Estates: its homes were built 1979–2025 with a median year of 1994, 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 2,249 sq ft in Palm Beach Country Estates.
What high schools serve Admirals Cove and Palm Beach Country Estates?
Listings in Admirals Cove most often report Jupiter; listings in Palm Beach Country Estates 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 · Palm Beach Country Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.