Valencia Lakes vs Valencia Reserve
Two Palm Beach communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Valencia Lakes | Valencia Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $520K | $796K |
| Price per sq ft | $252 | $351 |
| Avg days on market | 37 days | 49 days |
| Months of supply | 0.5 mo | 3.1 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 22 | 31 |
The verdict
Valencia Reserve carries the higher median price — about 53% above Valencia Lakes. Homes in Valencia Lakes sell faster (37 days on market vs 49). Valencia Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (0.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Valencia Lakes | Valencia Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | Palm Beach County, FL |
| City / area | Boynton Beach | Boynton Beach |
| ZIP | 33437 | 33437, 33472, 33473 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 14 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 19 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
| Valencia Lakes | Valencia Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 1 | 8 |
| Under contract | 1 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $700K to $700K | $669K to $1.17M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Valencia Lakes homes for sale · Valencia Reserve homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Valencia Lakes | Valencia Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 96 | 169 |
| Built | 1997–1999 (median 1998) | 2010–2014 (median 2011) |
| Typical living area | 2,097 sq ft | 2,381 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 79% | 83% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Valencia Lakes median | Valencia Reserve median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $245K (21 sales) | $398K (40 sales) |
| 2013 | $267K (25 sales) | $384K (20 sales) |
| 2014 | $318K (34 sales) | $461K (27 sales) |
| 2015 | $320K (21 sales) | $510K (35 sales) |
| 2016 | $340K (20 sales) | $600K (39 sales) |
| 2017 | $342K (27 sales) | $575K (35 sales) |
| 2018 | $335K (33 sales) | $509K (32 sales) |
| 2019 | $332K (18 sales) | $550K (31 sales) |
| 2020 | $355K (19 sales) | $522K (21 sales) |
| 2021 | $359K (23 sales) | $590K (39 sales) |
| 2022 | $515K (23 sales) | $729K (23 sales) |
| 2023 | $495K (28 sales) | $815K (19 sales) |
| 2024 | $545K (17 sales) | $700K (15 sales) |
| 2025 | $552K (28 sales) | $680K (28 sales) |
| 2026 | $549K (25 sales) | $775K (29 sales) |
Since 2012, Valencia Lakes's median sale price is +124% and Valencia Reserve's is +95% — Valencia Lakes has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Valencia Lakes | Valencia Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.1% | 95.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,097 sq ft | 2,396 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 32 (cold) | 52 (normal) |
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
| Valencia Lakes | Valencia Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Hagen Road | Sunset Palms |
| Middle | West Boynton | West Boynton |
| High school | Park Vista | Park Vista |
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 Lakes is the lower entry point (median $520K vs $796K). 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 Reserve; Valencia Lakes trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Valencia Lakes (37 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 Reserve more expensive than Valencia Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Valencia Reserve is $796,000 versus $520,000 in Valencia Lakes, about 53% higher.
Which has newer homes, Valencia Lakes or Valencia Reserve?
Valencia Reserve: its homes were built 2010–2014 with a median year of 2011, versus a median of 1998 in Valencia Lakes (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Valencia Reserve. The typical home there is 2,381 sq ft of living area, versus 2,097 sq ft in Valencia Lakes.
Which has appreciated more, Valencia Lakes or Valencia Reserve?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 124% in Valencia Lakes and 95% in Valencia Reserve (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Valencia Reserve — sellers there received 95.1% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.1% in Valencia Lakes.
What high schools serve Valencia Lakes and Valencia Reserve?
Listings in Valencia Lakes most often report Park Vista; listings in Valencia Reserve report Park Vista. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Valencia Lakes homes, photos & schools · Valencia Reserve homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.