The Cascades vs Ponte Vecchio
Two Palm Beach communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | The Cascades | Ponte Vecchio |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $462K | $500K |
| Price per sq ft | $257 | $215 |
| Avg days on market | 8 days | 43 days |
| Months of supply | 0.9 mo | 0.4 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 27 |
The verdict
Ponte Vecchio carries the higher median price — about 8% above The Cascades. Homes in The Cascades sell faster (8 days on market vs 43). Ponte Vecchio is the tighter market on inventory (0.4 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| The Cascades | Ponte Vecchio | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 2 | 1 |
| Under contract | 4 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $415K to $435K | $449K to $449K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: The Cascades homes for sale · Ponte Vecchio homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| The Cascades | Ponte Vecchio | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 393 | 43 |
| Built | 1997–2000 (median 1999) | 1993–1996 (median 1995) |
| Typical living area | 1,829 sq ft | 2,703 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 77% | 67% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| The Cascades | Ponte Vecchio | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Hagen Road | not reported |
| Middle | West Boynton | not reported |
| High school | Park Vista | 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, The Cascades is the lower entry point (median $462K vs $500K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in The Cascades; Ponte Vecchio 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 Ponte Vecchio more expensive than The Cascades?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Ponte Vecchio is $500,000 versus $462,000 in The Cascades, about 8% higher.
Which has newer homes, The Cascades or Ponte Vecchio?
The Cascades: its homes were built 1997–2000 with a median year of 1999, 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 1,829 sq ft in The Cascades.
Go deeper on each: The Cascades homes, photos & schools · Ponte Vecchio homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.