The Cascades vs Valencia Reserve
Two Palm Beach communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-12.
| Metric | The Cascades | Valencia Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $477K | $732K |
| Price per sq ft | $265 | $337 |
| Avg days on market | 24 days | 50 days |
| Months of supply | 1.3 mo | 2.5 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 33 |
The verdict
Valencia Reserve carries the higher median price — about 53% above The Cascades. Homes in The Cascades sell faster (24 days on market vs 50). The Cascades is the tighter market on inventory (1.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| The Cascades | Valencia Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | Palm Beach County, FL |
| City / area | Boynton Beach | Boynton Beach |
| ZIP | 33428, 33436, 33437 | 33437, 33472, 33473 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 16 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 17 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 Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 7 |
| Under contract | 3 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $415K to $599K | $569K to $1.17M |
| 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 Reserve homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| The Cascades | Valencia Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 393 | 169 |
| Built | 1997–2000 (median 1999) | 2010–2014 (median 2011) |
| Typical living area | 1,829 sq ft | 2,381 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 77% | 83% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | The Cascades median | Valencia Reserve median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $201K (20 sales) | $398K (40 sales) |
| 2013 | $233K (50 sales) | $384K (20 sales) |
| 2014 | $275K (25 sales) | $461K (27 sales) |
| 2015 | $280K (33 sales) | $510K (35 sales) |
| 2016 | $295K (32 sales) | $600K (39 sales) |
| 2017 | $290K (41 sales) | $575K (35 sales) |
| 2018 | $320K (43 sales) | $509K (32 sales) |
| 2019 | $309K (45 sales) | $550K (31 sales) |
| 2020 | $325K (38 sales) | $522K (21 sales) |
| 2021 | $347K (47 sales) | $590K (39 sales) |
| 2022 | $484K (46 sales) | $729K (23 sales) |
| 2023 | $466K (44 sales) | $815K (19 sales) |
| 2024 | $450K (27 sales) | $700K (15 sales) |
| 2025 | $500K (30 sales) | $680K (28 sales) |
| 2026 | $448K (32 sales) | $775K (29 sales) |
Since 2012, The Cascades's median sale price is +123% and Valencia Reserve's is +95% — The Cascades has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| The Cascades | Valencia Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.0% | 95.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,824 sq ft | 2,396 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 15 (cold) | 52 (normal) |
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 | Valencia Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Hagen Road | Sunset Palms |
| Middle | West Boynton | West Boynton |
| High school | Park Vista | Park Vista |
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 $477K vs $732K). 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 Reserve; The Cascades trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in The Cascades (24 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 Reserve more expensive than The Cascades?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Valencia Reserve is $732,000 versus $477,000 in The Cascades, about 53% higher.
Which has newer homes, The Cascades or Valencia Reserve?
Valencia Reserve: its homes were built 2010–2014 with a median year of 2011, versus a median of 1999 in The Cascades (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Valencia Reserve. The typical home there is 2,381 sq ft of living area, versus 1,829 sq ft in The Cascades.
Which has appreciated more, The Cascades or Valencia Reserve?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 123% in The Cascades and 95% in Valencia Reserve (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Valencia Reserve — sellers there received 95.1% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.0% in The Cascades.
What high schools serve The Cascades and Valencia Reserve?
Listings in The Cascades most often report Park Vista; listings in Valencia Reserve report Park Vista. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: The Cascades homes, photos & schools · Valencia Reserve homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.