Sugar Pond Manor vs Valencia Falls
Two Palm Beach communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-11.
| Metric | Sugar Pond Manor | Valencia Falls |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $661K | $680K |
| Price per sq ft | $314 | $305 |
| Avg days on market | 158 days | 56 days |
| Months of supply | 5.0 mo | 1.2 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 12 | 31 |
The verdict
Valencia Falls carries the higher median price — about 3% above Sugar Pond Manor. Homes in Valencia Falls sell faster (56 days on market vs 158). Valencia Falls is the tighter market on inventory (1.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Sugar Pond Manor | Valencia Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | Palm Beach County, FL |
| City / area | Wellington | Delray Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 14 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 14 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
| Sugar Pond Manor | Valencia Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 3 |
| Under contract | 5 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $375K to $1.15M | $499K to $810K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse, Villa | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Sugar Pond Manor homes for sale · Valencia Falls homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Sugar Pond Manor | Valencia Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 2,015 | 5 |
| Built | 1981–2025 (median 1987) | 2003–2004 (median 2003) |
| Typical living area | 2,026 sq ft | 2,454 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 66% | 60% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Sugar Pond Manor | Valencia Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Wellington | Hagen Road |
| Middle | Wellington Landings | Carver Community |
| High school | Wellington | 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, Sugar Pond Manor is the lower entry point (median $661K vs $680K). 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 Falls; Sugar Pond Manor trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Valencia Falls (56 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 Falls more expensive than Sugar Pond Manor?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Valencia Falls is $680,000 versus $661,000 in Sugar Pond Manor, about 3% higher.
Which has newer homes, Sugar Pond Manor or Valencia Falls?
Valencia Falls: its homes were built 2003–2004 with a median year of 2003, versus a median of 1987 in Sugar Pond Manor (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Valencia Falls. The typical home there is 2,454 sq ft of living area, versus 2,026 sq ft in Sugar Pond Manor.
What high schools serve Sugar Pond Manor and Valencia Falls?
Listings in Sugar Pond Manor most often report Wellington; listings in Valencia Falls report Spanish River. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Sugar Pond Manor homes, photos & schools · Valencia Falls homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.