The Cascades vs RiverWalk
Two Palm Beach communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-15.
| Metric | The Cascades | RiverWalk |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $477K | $462K |
| Price per sq ft | $265 | $284 |
| Avg days on market | 27 days | 14 days |
| Months of supply | 1.3 mo | 1.3 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 27 | 28 |
The verdict
The Cascades carries the higher median price — about 3% above RiverWalk. Homes in RiverWalk sell faster (14 days on market vs 27).
Where each one is
| The Cascades | RiverWalk | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | Palm Beach County, FL |
| City / area | Boynton Beach | West Palm Beach |
| ZIP | 33428, 33436, 33437 | 33411, 33418, 33458 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 16 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 11 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
| The Cascades | RiverWalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 3 |
| Under contract | 3 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $415K to $599K | $400K to $715K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: The Cascades homes for sale · RiverWalk homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| The Cascades | RiverWalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 393 | 340 |
| Built | 1997–2000 (median 1999) | 1997–2001 (median 1998) |
| Typical living area | 1,829 sq ft | 1,648 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 77% | 70% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | The Cascades median | RiverWalk median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $201K (20 sales) | $206K (64 sales) |
| 2013 | $233K (50 sales) | $230K (61 sales) |
| 2014 | $275K (25 sales) | $232K (44 sales) |
| 2015 | $280K (33 sales) | $248K (58 sales) |
| 2016 | $295K (32 sales) | $269K (53 sales) |
| 2017 | $290K (41 sales) | $280K (79 sales) |
| 2018 | $320K (43 sales) | $290K (57 sales) |
| 2019 | $309K (45 sales) | $285K (63 sales) |
| 2020 | $325K (38 sales) | $315K (50 sales) |
| 2021 | $347K (47 sales) | $336K (44 sales) |
| 2022 | $484K (46 sales) | $480K (37 sales) |
| 2023 | $466K (44 sales) | $428K (40 sales) |
| 2024 | $450K (27 sales) | $480K (36 sales) |
| 2025 | $500K (30 sales) | $480K (22 sales) |
| 2026 | $448K (32 sales) | $470K (27 sales) |
Since 2012, The Cascades's median sale price is +123% and RiverWalk's is +128% — RiverWalk has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| The Cascades | RiverWalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.0% | 95.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 4% |
| Typical sold home | 1,824 sq ft | 1,680 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
| The Cascades | RiverWalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Hagen Road | Grassy Waters |
| Middle | West Boynton | Jeaga |
| High school | Park Vista | Palm Beach Lakes |
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, RiverWalk is the lower entry point (median $462K vs $477K). 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; RiverWalk trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in RiverWalk (14 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 The Cascades more expensive than RiverWalk?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in The Cascades is $477,000 versus $462,000 in RiverWalk, about 3% higher.
Which has newer homes, The Cascades or RiverWalk?
The Cascades: its homes were built 1997–2000 with a median year of 1999, versus a median of 1998 in RiverWalk (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
The Cascades. The typical home there is 1,829 sq ft of living area, versus 1,648 sq ft in RiverWalk.
Which has appreciated more, The Cascades or RiverWalk?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 123% in The Cascades and 128% in RiverWalk (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
RiverWalk — sellers there received 95.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.0% in The Cascades.
What high schools serve The Cascades and RiverWalk?
Listings in The Cascades most often report Park Vista; listings in RiverWalk report Palm Beach Lakes. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: The Cascades homes, photos & schools · RiverWalk homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.