Lotus vs Valencia Falls
Two Palm Beach communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-04.
| Metric | Lotus | Valencia Falls |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $2.34M | $668K |
| Price per sq ft | $526 | $303 |
| Avg days on market | 63 days | 47 days |
| Months of supply | 1.3 mo | 1.2 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market (limited data) | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 29 |
The verdict
Lotus carries the higher median price — about 250% above Valencia Falls. Homes in Valencia Falls sell faster (47 days on market vs 63). Valencia Falls is the tighter market on inventory (1.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Lotus | Valencia Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | Palm Beach County, FL |
| City / area | Boca Raton | Delray Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 15 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 15 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
| Lotus | Valencia Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 3 |
| Under contract | 2 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $1.9M to $2.8M | $669K to $840K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lotus homes for sale · Valencia Falls homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lotus | Valencia Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 123 | 5 |
| Built | 2018–2024 (median 2022) | 2003–2004 (median 2003) |
| Typical living area | 4,091 sq ft | 2,454 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 62% | 60% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Lotus | Valencia Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Whispering Pines (Palm Beach) | Hagen Road |
| Middle | Eagles Landing | Carver Community |
| High school | Olympic Heights | 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, Valencia Falls is the lower entry point (median $668K vs $2.34M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Lotus; Valencia Falls trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Valencia Falls (47 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 Lotus more expensive than Valencia Falls?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lotus is $2,338,000 versus $668,000 in Valencia Falls, about 250% higher.
Which has newer homes, Lotus or Valencia Falls?
Lotus: its homes were built 2018–2024 with a median year of 2022, versus a median of 2003 in Valencia Falls (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Lotus. The typical home there is 4,091 sq ft of living area, versus 2,454 sq ft in Valencia Falls.
What high schools serve Lotus and Valencia Falls?
Listings in Lotus most often report Olympic Heights; listings in Valencia Falls report Spanish River. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Lotus homes, photos & schools · Valencia Falls homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.