Cascade Lakes vs Ponte Vecchio
Two Palm Beach communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-04.
| Metric | Cascade Lakes | Ponte Vecchio |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $466K | $522K |
| Price per sq ft | $238 | $217 |
| Avg days on market | 44 days | 56 days |
| Months of supply | 4.0 mo | 4.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 12 | 12 |
The verdict
Ponte Vecchio carries the higher median price — about 12% above Cascade Lakes. Homes in Cascade Lakes sell faster (44 days on market vs 56).
Where each one is
| Cascade Lakes | Ponte Vecchio | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | Palm Beach County, FL |
| City / area | Boynton Beach | Boynton Beach |
| 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
| Cascade Lakes | Ponte Vecchio | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 4 |
| Under contract | 0 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $475K to $575K | $435K to $579K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Cascade Lakes homes for sale · Ponte Vecchio homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Cascade Lakes | Ponte Vecchio | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 245 | 43 |
| Built | 2000–2002 (median 2001) | 1993–1996 (median 1995) |
| Typical living area | 1,869 sq ft | 2,703 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 82% | 67% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Cascade Lakes | Ponte Vecchio | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Hagen Road | not reported |
| Middle | Carver Community | not reported |
| High school | Boynton Beach | not reported |
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, Cascade Lakes is the lower entry point (median $466K vs $522K). 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; Ponte Vecchio trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Cascade Lakes (44 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 Ponte Vecchio more expensive than Cascade Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Ponte Vecchio is $522,000 versus $466,000 in Cascade Lakes, about 12% higher.
Which has newer homes, Cascade Lakes or Ponte Vecchio?
Cascade Lakes: its homes were built 2000–2002 with a median year of 2001, versus a median of 1995 in Ponte Vecchio (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Ponte Vecchio. The typical home there is 2,703 sq ft of living area, versus 1,869 sq ft in Cascade Lakes.
Go deeper on each: Cascade Lakes homes, photos & schools · Ponte Vecchio homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.