Arden vs Sugar Pond Manor
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 | Arden | Sugar Pond Manor |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $572K | $661K |
| Price per sq ft | $264 | $329 |
| Avg days on market | 73 days | 115 days |
| Months of supply | 1.7 mo | 1.4 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 65 | 62 |
The verdict
Sugar Pond Manor carries the higher median price — about 16% above Arden. Homes in Arden sell faster (73 days on market vs 115). Sugar Pond Manor is the tighter market on inventory (1.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Arden | Sugar Pond Manor | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Palm Beach County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Wellington |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 20 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 15 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
| Arden | Sugar Pond Manor | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 7 |
| Under contract | 6 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $519K to $1.05M | $375K to $1.15M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse, Villa | Single Family Residence, Townhouse, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Arden homes for sale · Sugar Pond Manor homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Arden | Sugar Pond Manor | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 2,015 |
| Built | n/a | 1981–2025 (median 1987) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,026 sq ft |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Arden | Sugar Pond Manor | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Binks Forest | Wellington |
| Middle | Wellington Landings | Wellington Landings |
| High school | Wellington | Wellington |
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, Arden is the lower entry point (median $572K vs $661K). Sellers get a faster sale in Arden (73 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 Sugar Pond Manor more expensive than Arden?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sugar Pond Manor is $661,000 versus $572,000 in Arden, about 16% higher.
Are Arden and Sugar Pond Manor in the same county?
No. Arden is in Duval County and Sugar Pond Manor is in Palm Beach County; property-tax rates, school districts and permitting differ between the two.
What high schools serve Arden and Sugar Pond Manor?
Listings in Arden most often report Wellington; listings in Sugar Pond Manor report Wellington. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Arden homes, photos & schools · Sugar Pond Manor homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.