North Palm Beach Heights vs Ridge at the Bluffs
Two Palm Beach communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-05.
| Metric | North Palm Beach Heights | Ridge at the Bluffs |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $610K | $1.18M |
| Price per sq ft | $383 | $556 |
| Avg days on market | 38 days | 190 days |
| Months of supply | 2.1 mo | 0.4 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 45 | 29 |
The verdict
Ridge at the Bluffs carries the higher median price — about 93% above North Palm Beach Heights. Homes in North Palm Beach Heights sell faster (38 days on market vs 190). Ridge at the Bluffs is the tighter market on inventory (0.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| North Palm Beach Heights | Ridge at the Bluffs | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | Palm Beach County, FL |
| City / area | Jupiter | Jupiter |
| 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
| North Palm Beach Heights | Ridge at the Bluffs | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 1 |
| Under contract | 0 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $560K to $725K | $1.75M to $1.75M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: North Palm Beach Heights homes for sale · Ridge at the Bluffs homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| North Palm Beach Heights | Ridge at the Bluffs | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,172 | 458 |
| Built | 1987–2023 (median 1993) | 1981–1989 (median 1985) |
| Typical living area | 1,590 sq ft | 1,889 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 81% | 70% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 2 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| North Palm Beach Heights | Ridge at the Bluffs | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Beacon Cove Intermediate | Beacon Cove Intermediate |
| Middle | Independence | Independence |
| High school | William T. Dwyer | William T. Dwyer |
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, North Palm Beach Heights is the lower entry point (median $610K vs $1.18M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in North Palm Beach Heights; Ridge at the Bluffs trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in North Palm Beach Heights (38 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 Ridge at the Bluffs more expensive than North Palm Beach Heights?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Ridge at the Bluffs is $1,175,000 versus $610,000 in North Palm Beach Heights, about 93% higher.
Which has newer homes, North Palm Beach Heights or Ridge at the Bluffs?
North Palm Beach Heights: its homes were built 1987–2023 with a median year of 1993, versus a median of 1985 in Ridge at the Bluffs (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Ridge at the Bluffs. The typical home there is 1,889 sq ft of living area, versus 1,590 sq ft in North Palm Beach Heights.
What high schools serve North Palm Beach Heights and Ridge at the Bluffs?
Listings in North Palm Beach Heights most often report William T. Dwyer; listings in Ridge at the Bluffs report William T. Dwyer. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: North Palm Beach Heights homes, photos & schools · Ridge at the Bluffs homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.