Alton vs Indian Creek
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 | Indian Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $839K | $512K |
| Price per sq ft | $373 | $354 |
| Avg days on market | 55 days | 76 days |
| Months of supply | 2.9 mo | 1.7 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 28 |
The verdict
Alton carries the higher median price — about 64% above Indian Creek. Homes in Alton sell faster (55 days on market vs 76). Indian Creek is the tighter market on inventory (1.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Alton | Indian Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | Palm Beach County, FL |
| City / area | Palm Beach Gardens | Jupiter |
| ZIP | 33410, 33418 | 33458 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 15 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 14 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 | Indian Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 4 |
| Under contract | 0 | 6 |
| Asking prices today | $860K to $3.22M | $365K to $639K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Alton homes for sale · Indian Creek homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Alton | Indian Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 523 | 252 |
| Built | 2016–2024 (median 2021) | 1984–1992 (median 1986) |
| Typical living area | 2,750 sq ft | 1,339 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 58% | 77% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Alton median | Indian Creek median |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $798K (9 sales) | $405K (3 sales) |
| 2022 | $960K (19 sales) | $462K (3 sales) |
| 2023 | $1.37M (35 sales) | $532K (4 sales) |
| 2026 | $1.3M (23 sales) | $530K (3 sales) |
Since 2021, Alton's median sale price is +63% and Indian Creek's is +31% — Alton has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Alton | Indian Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.3% | 97.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,764 sq ft | 1,431 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Alton | Indian Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Marsh Pointe | Jerry Thomas |
| Middle | Watson B. Duncan | Independence |
| High school | William T. Dwyer | Jupiter |
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, Indian Creek is the lower entry point (median $512K vs $839K). 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; Indian Creek trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Alton (55 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 Alton more expensive than Indian Creek?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Alton is $839,000 versus $512,000 in Indian Creek, about 64% higher.
Which has newer homes, Alton or Indian Creek?
Alton: its homes were built 2016–2024 with a median year of 2021, versus a median of 1986 in Indian Creek (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Alton. The typical home there is 2,750 sq ft of living area, versus 1,339 sq ft in Indian Creek.
Which has appreciated more, Alton or Indian Creek?
From 2021 to 2026 the median sale price rose 63% in Alton and 31% in Indian Creek (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Indian Creek — sellers there received 97.1% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.3% in Alton.
What high schools serve Alton and Indian Creek?
Listings in Alton most often report William T. Dwyer; listings in Indian Creek report Jupiter. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Alton homes, photos & schools · Indian Creek homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.