The Cascades vs Valencia Falls
Two Palm Beach communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-29.
| Metric | The Cascades | Valencia Falls |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $462K | $680K |
| Price per sq ft | $265 | $305 |
| Avg days on market | 51 days | 67 days |
| Months of supply | 2.1 mo | 0.8 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 32 |
The verdict
Valencia Falls carries the higher median price — about 47% above The Cascades. Homes in The Cascades sell faster (51 days on market vs 67). Valencia Falls is the tighter market on inventory (0.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| The Cascades | Valencia Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | Palm Beach County, FL |
| City / area | Boynton Beach | Delray Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 16 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 13 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 | Valencia Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 2 |
| Under contract | 1 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $330K to $599K | $499K to $810K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: The Cascades homes for sale · Valencia Falls homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| The Cascades | Valencia Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 393 | 5 |
| Built | 1997–2000 (median 1999) | 2003–2004 (median 2003) |
| Typical living area | 1,829 sq ft | 2,454 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 77% | 60% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| The Cascades | Valencia Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Hagen Road | Hagen Road |
| Middle | West Boynton | Carver Community |
| High school | Park Vista | Spanish River |
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 $680K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Valencia Falls; The Cascades trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in The Cascades (51 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 Valencia Falls more expensive than The Cascades?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Valencia Falls is $680,000 versus $462,000 in The Cascades, about 47% higher.
Which has newer homes, The Cascades or Valencia Falls?
Valencia Falls: its homes were built 2003–2004 with a median year of 2003, versus a median of 1999 in The Cascades (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Valencia Falls. The typical home there is 2,454 sq ft of living area, versus 1,829 sq ft in The Cascades.
What high schools serve The Cascades and Valencia Falls?
Listings in The Cascades most often report Park Vista; listings in Valencia Falls report Spanish River. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: The Cascades homes, photos & schools · Valencia Falls homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.