Cascade Lakes vs The Cascades
Two Palm Beach communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Cascade Lakes | The Cascades |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $503K | $462K |
| Price per sq ft | $223 | $257 |
| Avg days on market | 64 days | 8 days |
| Months of supply | 1.3 mo | 0.9 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 28 |
The verdict
Cascade Lakes carries the higher median price — about 9% above The Cascades. Homes in The Cascades sell faster (8 days on market vs 64). The Cascades is the tighter market on inventory (0.9 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Cascade Lakes | The Cascades | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 2 |
| Under contract | 4 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $429K to $499K | $415K to $435K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Cascade Lakes homes for sale · The Cascades homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Cascade Lakes | The Cascades | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 245 | 393 |
| Built | 2000–2002 (median 2001.0) | 1997–2000 (median 1999) |
| Typical living area | 1,869 sq ft | 1,829 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 82% | 77% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Cascade Lakes median | The Cascades median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $245K (20 sales) | $201K (20 sales) |
| 2013 | $261K (29 sales) | $233K (50 sales) |
| 2014 | $283K (29 sales) | $275K (25 sales) |
| 2015 | $310K (31 sales) | $280K (33 sales) |
| 2016 | $332K (23 sales) | $295K (32 sales) |
| 2017 | $330K (28 sales) | $290K (41 sales) |
| 2018 | $332K (28 sales) | $320K (43 sales) |
| 2019 | $324K (30 sales) | $309K (45 sales) |
| 2020 | $345K (20 sales) | $325K (38 sales) |
| 2021 | $355K (44 sales) | $347K (47 sales) |
| 2022 | $510K (31 sales) | $484K (46 sales) |
| 2023 | $535K (40 sales) | $466K (44 sales) |
| 2024 | $462K (34 sales) | $450K (27 sales) |
| 2025 | $522K (14 sales) | $500K (30 sales) |
| 2026 | $450K (27 sales) | $448K (32 sales) |
Since 2012, Cascade Lakes's median sale price is +84% and The Cascades's is +123% — The Cascades has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Cascade Lakes | The Cascades | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 91.5% | 93.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,015 sq ft | 1,824 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 15 (cold) | 15 (cold) |
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
| Cascade Lakes | The Cascades | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Hagen Road | Hagen Road |
| Middle | Carver Community | West Boynton |
| High school | Boynton Beach | Park Vista |
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, The Cascades is the lower entry point (median $462K vs $503K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Cascade Lakes; The Cascades trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in The Cascades (8 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 Cascade Lakes more expensive than The Cascades?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Cascade Lakes is $503,000 versus $462,000 in The Cascades, about 9% higher.
Which has newer homes, Cascade Lakes or The Cascades?
Cascade Lakes: its homes were built 2000–2002 with a median year of 2001.0, versus a median of 1999 in The Cascades (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Cascade Lakes or The Cascades?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 84% in Cascade Lakes and 123% in The Cascades (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
The Cascades — sellers there received 93.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 91.5% in Cascade Lakes.
What high schools serve Cascade Lakes and The Cascades?
Listings in Cascade Lakes most often report Boynton Beach; listings in The Cascades report Park Vista. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Cascade Lakes homes, photos & schools · The Cascades homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.