Flamingo Park vs RiverWalk
Two Palm Beach communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-28.
| Metric | Flamingo Park | RiverWalk |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.67M | $462K |
| Price per sq ft | $872 | $284 |
| Avg days on market | 96 days | 4 days |
| Months of supply | 3.0 mo | 0.8 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 30 |
The verdict
Flamingo Park carries the higher median price — about 261% above RiverWalk. Homes in RiverWalk sell faster (4 days on market vs 96). RiverWalk is the tighter market on inventory (0.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Flamingo Park | RiverWalk | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | Palm Beach County, FL |
| City / area | West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach |
| ZIP | 33401, 33405 | 33411, 33418, 33458 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 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
| Flamingo Park | RiverWalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 2 |
| Under contract | 3 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $985K to $2.9M | $400K to $525K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Flamingo Park homes for sale · RiverWalk homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Flamingo Park | RiverWalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 652 | 340 |
| Built | 1914–2024 (median 1940) | 1997–2001 (median 1998) |
| Typical living area | 1,514 sq ft | 1,648 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 61% | 70% |
| Vacant lots | 12 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Flamingo Park median | RiverWalk median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $248K (15 sales) | $206K (64 sales) |
| 2013 | $199K (25 sales) | $230K (61 sales) |
| 2014 | $302K (33 sales) | $232K (44 sales) |
| 2015 | $330K (41 sales) | $248K (58 sales) |
| 2016 | $378K (20 sales) | $269K (53 sales) |
| 2017 | $430K (37 sales) | $280K (79 sales) |
| 2018 | $434K (33 sales) | $290K (57 sales) |
| 2019 | $512K (32 sales) | $285K (63 sales) |
| 2020 | $534K (30 sales) | $315K (50 sales) |
| 2021 | $650K (49 sales) | $336K (44 sales) |
| 2022 | $834K (26 sales) | $480K (37 sales) |
| 2023 | $895K (25 sales) | $428K (40 sales) |
| 2024 | $997K (26 sales) | $480K (36 sales) |
| 2025 | $1.22M (25 sales) | $480K (22 sales) |
| 2026 | $1.38M (27 sales) | $470K (27 sales) |
Since 2012, Flamingo Park's median sale price is +454% and RiverWalk's is +128% — Flamingo Park has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Flamingo Park | RiverWalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.0% | 95.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 4% |
| Typical sold home | 1,755 sq ft | 1,680 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 58 (normal) | 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
| Flamingo Park | RiverWalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Palm Beach Public | Grassy Waters |
| Middle | Conniston Community | Jeaga |
| High school | Forest Hill | 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 $1.67M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in RiverWalk; Flamingo Park trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in RiverWalk (4 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 Flamingo Park more expensive than RiverWalk?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Flamingo Park is $1,669,000 versus $462,000 in RiverWalk, about 261% higher.
Which has newer homes, Flamingo Park or RiverWalk?
RiverWalk: its homes were built 1997–2001 with a median year of 1998, versus a median of 1940 in Flamingo Park (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Flamingo Park or RiverWalk?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 454% in Flamingo Park 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 92.0% in Flamingo Park.
What high schools serve Flamingo Park and RiverWalk?
Listings in Flamingo Park most often report Forest Hill; listings in RiverWalk report Palm Beach Lakes. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Flamingo Park homes, photos & schools · RiverWalk homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.