Cascade Lakes vs Quail Ridge
Two Palm Beach communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-24.
| Metric | Cascade Lakes | Quail Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $466K | $592K |
| Price per sq ft | $238 | $320 |
| Avg days on market | 56 days | 110 days |
| Months of supply | 1.5 mo | 6.3 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 32 | 65 |
The verdict
Quail Ridge carries the higher median price — about 27% above Cascade Lakes. Homes in Cascade Lakes sell faster (56 days on market vs 110). Cascade Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (1.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Cascade Lakes | Quail Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | Palm Beach County, FL |
| City / area | Boynton Beach | Boynton Beach |
| ZIP | 33417, 33437 | 33435, 33436 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 13 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 36 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 | Quail Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 34 |
| Under contract | 0 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $429K to $525K | $215K to $3.15M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Cascade Lakes homes for sale · Quail Ridge homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Cascade Lakes | Quail Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 245 | n/a |
| Built | 2000–2002 (median 2001) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,869 sq ft | n/a |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Cascade Lakes median | Quail Ridge median |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $345K (20 sales) | $212K (46 sales) |
| 2021 | $355K (44 sales) | $230K (103 sales) |
| 2022 | $510K (31 sales) | $425K (67 sales) |
| 2023 | $535K (40 sales) | $472K (64 sales) |
| 2024 | $462K (34 sales) | $561K (44 sales) |
| 2025 | $522K (14 sales) | $555K (44 sales) |
| 2026 | $450K (27 sales) | $610K (55 sales) |
Since 2020, Cascade Lakes's median sale price is +30% and Quail Ridge's is +187% — Quail Ridge has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Cascade Lakes | Quail Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 91.5% | 94.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,015 sq ft | 1,958 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 15 (cold) | 39 (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 | Quail Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Hagen Road | Crosspointe |
| Middle | Carver Community | Congress |
| High school | Boynton Beach | Boynton Beach |
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 $592K). Sellers get a faster sale in Cascade Lakes (56 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 Quail Ridge more expensive than Cascade Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Quail Ridge is $592,000 versus $466,000 in Cascade Lakes, about 27% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Cascade Lakes or Quail Ridge?
From 2020 to 2026 the median sale price rose 30% in Cascade Lakes and 187% in Quail Ridge (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Quail Ridge — sellers there received 94.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 91.5% in Cascade Lakes.
What high schools serve Cascade Lakes and Quail Ridge?
Listings in Cascade Lakes most often report Boynton Beach; listings in Quail Ridge report Boynton Beach. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Cascade Lakes homes, photos & schools · Quail Ridge homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.