Avenir vs Alton in Palm Beach Gardens: 2026 Price Comparison
Avenir vs Alton comes down to a house that is still being built around you versus a neighborhood that is finished. Over the last 12 months, 167 single-family homes closed in Avenir at a middle price of about $1.1 million, and 48 closed in Alton at $1,575,000. Alton also has townhomes, 33 of them closed at $855,000 in the middle. Both carry Palm Beach Gardens addresses, and they are not the same purchase.
Avenir vs Alton: which one costs more?
Alton, if you are buying a single-family home. The middle price of an Alton house over the last year was $1,575,000, against about $1,100,000 in Avenir. That is roughly $475,000 more for the Alton house.
Here is the side-by-side, pulled from the MLS today.
| Measure | Avenir | Alton |
|---|---|---|
| ZIP code on listings | 33412 | 33418 |
| Single-family closed sales | 167 | 48 |
| Single-family middle price | $1,099,990 | $1,575,000 |
| Single-family range | $725,000 to $7,800,000 | $1,000,000 to $3,150,000 |
| Townhome closed sales | none tracked | 33 |
| Townhome middle price and range | not applicable | $855,000, from $725,000 to $995,000 |
| Homes for sale today | 75, from $769,900 to $8,995,000 | 14: 3 townhomes from $850,000 to $939,700, and 11 houses from $1,350,000 to $3,350,000 |
Source: Flexmls (BeachesMLS), pulled October 18, 2026.
Read the middle prices with care. Avenir's middle price is lower, but its range is far wider: a few closings in the $7 million neighborhood at the top, and many in the $700,000s and $800,000s at the bottom. Alton sits in a tighter, higher band, and it is the only one of the two with townhomes in the sales data.
What are you actually buying in Avenir?
Avenir is not one neighborhood. It is a set of neighborhoods, and the MLS lists them under separate names, each with its own price level. Of the 75 Avenir homes for sale today, a number carry a 2025 or 2026 year built and a new-construction flag, and the rest are resales. That mix is why one Avenir listing can be $770,000 and the next $8,995,000.
If your budget is in the $700,000s to $900,000s for a single-family home, Avenir is where that money goes in this comparison. Alton's lowest single-family closing in the last year was $1,000,000. Our guide to Avondale at Avenir is a good example of what the lower end of Avenir looks like.
What are you actually buying in Alton?
Alton is a finished neighborhood in ZIP 33418. The 14 homes for sale today were built between 2016 and 2024, and where the MLS lists a builder it is Kolter Homes. You can drive the streets, see the trees grown in and look at the house next door before you make an offer.
That costs more, and it moves fast when it is priced right. With 14 homes for sale and 48 houses closed in the past year, there is not a long list to shop from. Our Alton community guide walks through the streets and the price levels.
What to watch out for when you compare the two
Most buyers compare the two middle prices and stop. That is the wrong comparison, because Avenir's number blends many neighborhoods and price levels and Alton's does not. Compare one Avenir neighborhood against one Alton house at the same price.
Then three questions decide it.
When can you move? A home that is not built yet can take many months. If your lease ends this spring or you are selling first, an Alton resale or an Avenir resale fits the calendar better.
What is the full monthly cost? Ask for the association dues, ask whether there is a community development district charge, and ask for the current tax bill. Do that before you compare payments, because those numbers change by neighborhood and I will not guess at them here.
What does the contract say? A builder contract is the builder's paper. Deposits, completion dates, upgrade pricing and lender incentives all live in it, and you should read it before you sign.
I put all of that in a free guide for new-construction buyers. It is called The Wilder Way to New Construction, and it covers what to get in writing and where buyers leave money on the table.
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Which one fits your situation?
| If this is you | Lean toward |
|---|---|
| You want to choose the builder and the plan | Avenir |
| You need to move within a few months | Alton, or an Avenir resale |
| You want a townhome | Alton |
| Your budget is $750,000 to $900,000 for a single-family home | Avenir |
| You want a finished street you can walk today | Alton |
One more plain fact. Avenir has 75 homes for sale, which is real choice and real room to negotiate on the right one. Alton has 14. If the right Alton house shows up, you will not have long to decide.
Selling your current home too?
Many people looking at Avenir and Alton already own in Palm Beach County. Whether you are waiting on a build or competing for a resale, the timing of your sale decides how this goes. I line up both closings so you are not carrying two houses.
Start with our seller guide, and get a number for your current home on the valuation page.
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Avenir vs Alton FAQ
Is Avenir or Alton more expensive?
Alton, for a single-family home. Over the last 12 months Alton houses closed at a middle price of $1,575,000 against about $1,100,000 in Avenir (Flexmls, pulled October 18, 2026). Avenir's range is wider, from $725,000 to $7,800,000, and Alton also has townhomes at an $855,000 middle price.
How many homes are for sale in Avenir and Alton?
On October 18, 2026 the MLS showed 75 homes for sale in Avenir, from $769,900, and 14 in Alton, from $850,000. Alton's list was 3 townhomes and 11 houses. Alton has far fewer to choose from.
Where are Avenir and Alton located?
Both are in Palm Beach Gardens. Avenir listings carry ZIP 33412 and Alton listings carry ZIP 33418. Check the exact address on any listing before you rely on a school zone or a commute time.
Should I buy new construction in Avenir or a resale in Alton?
Decide on timing first, since a home that is not built yet can take many months and an Alton resale can close in weeks. Then compare the full monthly cost, including association dues and any community development district charge, and read the builder contract before you sign. Our free guide, The Wilder Way to New Construction, walks you through it.
What was the lowest price in Alton in the last year?
The lowest single-family closing in Alton was $1,000,000, and the lowest townhome closing was $725,000. In Avenir the lowest single-family closing was $725,000.
Talk to me before you pick
Pick your move-in date first. Then pick the two or three Avenir neighborhoods and the one or two Alton streets that fit your number, and compare them all in, on paper. Bring that list to a call and I will tell you what to watch out for. The guide above is the place to start if you have not read it yet. For more options, see every Palm Beach County new construction community.
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Brian Wilder 561-201-4717, Keller Williams Realty
Lucy López (Español) 561-285-8809, Keller Williams Realty
Wilder Real Estate Group at Keller Williams Realty. Fifth-generation Palm Beach County resident, second-generation agent, licensed since 1998, in business since 1996, 1,500+ closed transactions (team total).
Sources: Flexmls (BeachesMLS) closed and active residential listings, city Palm Beach Gardens, subdivision names containing Avenir or Alton, pulled October 18, 2026. Closed sales are those with a close date in the 12 months before the pull. Double-check any listing you are interested in before you make decisions on it.