RiverWalk vs Sugar Pond Manor
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 | RiverWalk | Sugar Pond Manor |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $462K | $666K |
| Price per sq ft | $284 | $324 |
| Avg days on market | 10 days | 67 days |
| Months of supply | 0.9 mo | 2.3 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 62 |
The verdict
Sugar Pond Manor carries the higher median price — about 44% above RiverWalk. Homes in RiverWalk sell faster (10 days on market vs 67). RiverWalk is the tighter market on inventory (0.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
| RiverWalk | Sugar Pond Manor | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | Palm Beach County, FL |
| City / area | West Palm Beach | Wellington |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 11 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 20 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
| RiverWalk | Sugar Pond Manor | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 2 | 12 |
| Under contract | 0 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $400K to $525K | $349K to $1.3M |
| Property types listed | Villa | Single Family Residence, Townhouse, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: RiverWalk homes for sale · Sugar Pond Manor homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| RiverWalk | Sugar Pond Manor | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 340 | 2,015 |
| Built | 1997–2001 (median 1998) | 1981–2025 (median 1987) |
| Typical living area | 1,648 sq ft | 2,026 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 70% | 66% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| RiverWalk | Sugar Pond Manor | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Grassy Waters | Wellington |
| Middle | Jeaga | Wellington Landings |
| High school | Palm Beach Lakes | Wellington |
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 $666K). 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; Sugar Pond Manor trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in RiverWalk (10 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 Sugar Pond Manor more expensive than RiverWalk?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sugar Pond Manor is $666,000 versus $462,000 in RiverWalk, about 44% higher.
Which has newer homes, RiverWalk or Sugar Pond Manor?
RiverWalk: its homes were built 1997–2001 with a median year of 1998, versus a median of 1987 in Sugar Pond Manor (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Sugar Pond Manor. The typical home there is 2,026 sq ft of living area, versus 1,648 sq ft in RiverWalk.
What high schools serve RiverWalk and Sugar Pond Manor?
Listings in RiverWalk most often report Palm Beach Lakes; listings in Sugar Pond Manor report Wellington. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: RiverWalk homes, photos & schools · Sugar Pond Manor homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.