Alton vs BallenIsles
Two Palm Beach communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-04.
| Metric | Alton | BallenIsles |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $839K | $2.45M |
| Price per sq ft | $373 | $595 |
| Avg days on market | 55 days | 45 days |
| Months of supply | 2.9 mo | 1.4 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 43 |
The verdict
BallenIsles carries the higher median price — about 192% above Alton. Homes in BallenIsles sell faster (45 days on market vs 55). BallenIsles is the tighter market on inventory (1.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Alton | BallenIsles | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | Palm Beach County, FL |
| City / area | Palm Beach Gardens | Palm Beach Gardens |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 15 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 16 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
| Alton | BallenIsles | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 5 |
| Under contract | 0 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $860K to $3.22M | $900K to $4.75M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Condominium, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Alton homes for sale · BallenIsles homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Alton | BallenIsles | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 523 | 1 |
| Built | 2016–2024 (median 2021) | 1970–1970 (median 1970) |
| Typical living area | 2,750 sq ft | 155,141 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 58% | 0% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Alton | BallenIsles | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Marsh Pointe | Timber Trace |
| Middle | Watson B. Duncan | Watson B. Duncan |
| High school | William T. Dwyer | Palm Beach Gardens |
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 $2.45M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Alton; BallenIsles trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in BallenIsles (45 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 BallenIsles more expensive than Alton?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in BallenIsles is $2,452,000 versus $839,000 in Alton, about 192% higher.
Which has newer homes, Alton or BallenIsles?
Alton: its homes were built 2016–2024 with a median year of 2021, versus a median of 1970 in BallenIsles (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
BallenIsles. The typical home there is 155,141 sq ft of living area, versus 2,750 sq ft in Alton.
What high schools serve Alton and BallenIsles?
Listings in Alton most often report William T. Dwyer; listings in BallenIsles report Palm Beach Gardens. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Alton homes, photos & schools · BallenIsles homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.