Alton 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 2026-10-29.
| Metric | Alton | Palm Beach Country Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $839K | $1.26M |
| Price per sq ft | $373 | $459 |
| Avg days on market | 49 days | 244 days |
| Months of supply | 2.9 mo | 4.7 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 41 |
The verdict
Palm Beach Country Estates carries the higher median price — about 50% above Alton. Homes in Alton sell faster (49 days on market vs 244). Alton is the tighter market on inventory (2.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Alton | Palm Beach Country Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | Palm Beach County, FL |
| City / area | Palm Beach Gardens | Palm Beach Gardens |
| ZIP | 33410, 33418 | 33412, 33418 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 15 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
| Alton | Palm Beach Country Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 16 |
| Under contract | 0 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $860K to $3.22M | $899K to $4.94M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Alton homes for sale · Palm Beach Country Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Alton | Palm Beach Country Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 523 | 369 |
| Built | 2016–2024 (median 2021) | 1979–2025 (median 1994) |
| Typical living area | 2,750 sq ft | 2,249 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 58% | 88% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 5 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Alton median | Palm Beach Country Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $650K (4 sales) | $500K (49 sales) |
| 2021 | $798K (9 sales) | $610K (71 sales) |
| 2022 | $960K (19 sales) | $790K (43 sales) |
| 2023 | $1.37M (35 sales) | $841K (40 sales) |
| 2024 | $1.55M (65 sales) | $912K (34 sales) |
| 2025 | $1.49M (28 sales) | $915K (43 sales) |
| 2026 | $1.3M (23 sales) | $1.12M (39 sales) |
Since 2020, Alton's median sale price is +100% and Palm Beach Country Estates's is +125% — Palm Beach Country Estates has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Alton | Palm Beach Country Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.3% | 93.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 8% |
| Typical sold home | 2,764 sq ft | 2,488 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 33 (cold) | 51 (normal) |
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 | Palm Beach Country Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Marsh Pointe | Marsh Pointe |
| Middle | Watson B. Duncan | Independence |
| High school | William T. Dwyer | 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 $1.26M). 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; Palm Beach Country Estates trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Alton (49 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 Palm Beach Country Estates more expensive than Alton?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Palm Beach Country Estates is $1,262,000 versus $839,000 in Alton, about 50% higher.
Which has newer homes, Alton or Palm Beach Country Estates?
Alton: its homes were built 2016–2024 with a median year of 2021, versus a median of 1994 in Palm Beach Country Estates (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Alton. The typical home there is 2,750 sq ft of living area, versus 2,249 sq ft in Palm Beach Country Estates.
Which has appreciated more, Alton or Palm Beach Country Estates?
From 2020 to 2026 the median sale price rose 100% in Alton and 125% in Palm Beach Country Estates (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Alton — sellers there received 96.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.3% in Palm Beach Country Estates.
What high schools serve Alton and Palm Beach Country Estates?
Listings in Alton most often report William T. Dwyer; 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: Alton 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.