Boca Gardens vs Whisper Walk
Two Palm Beach communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-08.
| Metric | Boca Gardens | Whisper Walk |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $455K | $247K |
| Price per sq ft | $331 | $222 |
| Avg days on market | 57 days | 111 days |
| Months of supply | 8.0 mo | 13.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 12 | 12 |
The verdict
Boca Gardens carries the higher median price — about 84% above Whisper Walk. Homes in Boca Gardens sell faster (57 days on market vs 111). Boca Gardens is the tighter market on inventory (8.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Boca Gardens | Whisper Walk | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | Palm Beach County, FL |
| City / area | Boca Raton | Boca Raton |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 13 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
| Boca Gardens | Whisper Walk | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 13 |
| Under contract | 3 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $390K to $560K | $190K to $399K |
| Property types listed | Townhouse, Villa | Condominium, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Boca Gardens homes for sale · Whisper Walk homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Boca Gardens | Whisper Walk | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 498 | 365 |
| Built | 1985–1991 (median 1986) | 1983–1994 (median 1988) |
| Typical living area | 1,325 sq ft | 1,100 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 72% | 69% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Boca Gardens | Whisper Walk | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Whispering Pines (Palm Beach) | Whispering Pines (Palm Beach) |
| Middle | Omni | Omni |
| High school | Olympic Heights | Olympic Heights |
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, Whisper Walk is the lower entry point (median $247K vs $455K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Whisper Walk; Boca Gardens trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Boca Gardens (57 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 Boca Gardens more expensive than Whisper Walk?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Boca Gardens is $455,000 versus $247,000 in Whisper Walk, about 84% higher.
Which has newer homes, Boca Gardens or Whisper Walk?
Whisper Walk: its homes were built 1983–1994 with a median year of 1988, versus a median of 1986 in Boca Gardens (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Boca Gardens. The typical home there is 1,325 sq ft of living area, versus 1,100 sq ft in Whisper Walk.
What high schools serve Boca Gardens and Whisper Walk?
Listings in Boca Gardens most often report Olympic Heights; listings in Whisper Walk report Olympic Heights. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Boca Gardens homes, photos & schools · Whisper Walk homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.