BallenIsles vs Ridge at the Bluffs
Two Palm Beach communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-03.
| Metric | BallenIsles | Ridge at the Bluffs |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.86M | $1.18M |
| Price per sq ft | $544 | $556 |
| Avg days on market | 20 days | 187 days |
| Months of supply | 0.9 mo | 0.4 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 52 | 29 |
The verdict
BallenIsles carries the higher median price — about 58% above Ridge at the Bluffs. Homes in BallenIsles sell faster (20 days on market vs 187). Ridge at the Bluffs is the tighter market on inventory (0.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| BallenIsles | Ridge at the Bluffs | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | Palm Beach County, FL |
| City / area | Palm Beach Gardens | Jupiter |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 16 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
| BallenIsles | Ridge at the Bluffs | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 1 |
| Under contract | 2 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $900K to $3M | $1.75M to $1.75M |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: BallenIsles homes for sale · Ridge at the Bluffs homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| BallenIsles | Ridge at the Bluffs | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1 | 458 |
| Built | 1970–1970 (median 1970) | 1981–1989 (median 1985) |
| Typical living area | 155,141 sq ft | 1,889 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 70% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 2 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| BallenIsles | Ridge at the Bluffs | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Timber Trace | Beacon Cove Intermediate |
| Middle | Watson B. Duncan | Independence |
| High school | Palm Beach Gardens | 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, Ridge at the Bluffs is the lower entry point (median $1.18M vs $1.86M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Ridge at the Bluffs; BallenIsles trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in BallenIsles (20 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 Ridge at the Bluffs?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in BallenIsles is $1,862,000 versus $1,175,000 in Ridge at the Bluffs, about 58% higher.
Which has newer homes, BallenIsles or Ridge at the Bluffs?
Ridge at the Bluffs: its homes were built 1981–1989 with a median year of 1985, 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 1,889 sq ft in Ridge at the Bluffs.
What high schools serve BallenIsles and Ridge at the Bluffs?
Listings in BallenIsles most often report Palm Beach Gardens; listings in Ridge at the Bluffs report William T. Dwyer. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: BallenIsles homes, photos & schools · Ridge at the Bluffs homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.