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Alton, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, is a community in Palm Beach County with 14 homes for sale right now. Homes here were built between 2016 and 2023.

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Live MLS · Updated Oct 17, 2026

Active Inventory
14
New Listings (30d)
6
Pending Sales
12
Median List Price
$1,387,000
Closed Sales (September)
8+300% YoY
Median Sale Price (September)
$870,700-17.1% YoY
Months of Inventory
2.2
Avg Days on Market
71

Residential MLS data for Alton, updated nightly. View full market reports →

Alton real estate market

There are 14 active listings for sale in Alton right now. The median list price is $1,387,000, or about $470 per square foot. Listings span $850,000 to $3,350,000, so there is inventory across most budgets. Homes are averaging 71 days on market. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.

MLS data updated October 16, 2026
Active Listings
14
Median List Price
$1,387,000
Median $/Sq Ft
$470
Avg Days on Market
71
Price Range
$850,000 to $3,350,000
What have homes in Alton sold for recently?
Eighty-nine Alton homes closed between July 2025 and October 2026, at prices from $725,000 to $3,150,000. The median closing price was $1,225,000, or about $397 a square foot. The 2,252 square foot townhomes closed between $790,000 and $825,000, and single-family homes started around $1,150,000.
What are the HOA fees in Alton?
Listings show fees from $300 to $551 a month, with a median of $485. Most say the fee covers common areas and grounds maintenance, and many include cable and recreation facilities. Ask the association whether your section carries a separate fee and what is planned in the budget.
Is Alton a gated community?
Most listings do not describe Alton as gated, and only a handful tick a gated box. The neighborhood is laid out with sidewalks and street lights and connects toward the Alton Town Center. If controlled access matters to you, confirm the arrangement for the specific street with the association.
What amenities does Alton have?
Most listings show a pool, clubhouse, fitness center, basketball court, playground and tennis courts. Many also list pickleball, a dog park, a spa, trails and a park. The fee covers access to the recreation facilities on most listings, and some listings mention cabanas at the pool.
How fast do homes sell in Alton?
The median home that closed in the past year took 64 days and sold for about 96.8 percent of its last list price. Ten homes were under contract at the time of writing. Townhomes in the $849,000 to $960,000 band face the most competition, so pricing them against matching plans is important.
Can you rent out a home in Alton?
Rules vary by listing. Most listings say the association must approve buyers, a good number show rental restrictions, and others say leasing is allowed. Only two homes were offered for rent in the past year. Get the current lease rules from the association before buying as an investment.
Do homes in Alton have pools?
About 23 of the 116 recent listings report a private pool, mostly on single-family lots. Townhomes do not have private pools and rely on the community pool. If a private pool is a must, focus on the single-family homes and check the lot size, since most are about 0.12 acres.
What schools serve Alton?
Current MLS listings show Alton zoned for Marsh Pointe Elementary, Watson B. Duncan Middle and William T. Dwyer High. Attendance zones can change, so confirm the assignment for a specific address with the School District of Palm Beach County. Families moving for a particular school should check before writing an offer.
How many homes are for sale in Alton?
There are 14 active listings for sale in Alton right now, and these counts update from the MLS as homes come on the market and go under contract. The most expensive listing asks about 4 times the least expensive, so budgets vary widely within Alton. Ask us to set up a search alert and you will see new Alton listings the day they reach the market.
What is the median home price in Alton?
The median list price in Alton is $1,387,000, or roughly $470 per square foot. The median is the midpoint of what is currently listed, so about half of Alton homes ask more and half ask less, within a broader range of $850,000 to $3,350,000. The median sits in the lower part of that range, so most Alton homes are nearer the entry level and a few high-end listings pull the top up. We can pull recent comparable sales to price a specific home more precisely.
What price range do homes in Alton cover?
Homes for sale in Alton currently range from about $850,000 at the entry level to $3,350,000 at the top of the market. That spread reflects the local mix, from smaller condos and townhomes up to larger single-family and luxury homes, with the median list price around $1,387,000. The spread is moderate, so there is real choice here without the extremes some markets show. Tell us your budget and must-haves and we will send the Alton listings that actually fit.
How long do homes take to sell in Alton?
Homes in Alton are averaging 71 days on market, measured from the day a listing goes live to the day it goes under contract. That is a measured pace, which usually leaves buyers room to negotiate and makes pricing at the outset matter more for sellers. Days on market in Alton also shift with the season and with how a home is priced, so a sharply priced listing can still sell well ahead of the average.

Alton, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, is a community in Palm Beach County with 14 homes for sale right now. Homes here were built between 2016 and 2023. Listings update from the MLS nightly.

Alton is a newer master-planned neighborhood in Palm Beach Gardens, in the 33418 zip code, with single-family homes and townhomes built between 2016 and 2024. The MLS files it under several plat names, mainly Alton Neighborhood 1 through 4, and the figures on this page combine every listing filed under the Alton development name. About 65 of the 116 recent sale listings are single-family homes and 51 are townhomes. Street names follow a theme of writers and scientists, such as Machiavelli Way, Faulkner Terrace, Edison Place and Bernoulli Way. Listing descriptions also mention the Alton Town Center, which is within walking distance of parts of the neighborhood.

For an owner thinking about selling, the past year of closings is the guide. Eighty-nine Alton homes closed between July 2025 and October 2026, at prices from $725,000 to $3,150,000. The median closing price was $1,225,000, and the median price per square foot was about $397. The median sale took 64 days and closed at about 96.8 percent of its last list price. Ten more homes were under contract at the time of writing. That is a healthy pace for this price range, and it means a well-priced home here does not usually sit.

Townhomes and houses are two separate markets, and sellers should price against the right one. The 2,252 square foot townhome is the most common resale, and recent ones closed at $790,000, $800,000, $820,000 and $825,000. Larger townhomes of 2,750 to 2,840 square feet closed between $855,000 and $881,400. Single-family homes start around $1,150,000 for a 2,759 square foot plan on Edison Place and climb with size and lot. A 3,698 square foot five-bedroom on Hobbes Way closed at $1,367,500, a 4,236 square foot home on Faulkner Terrace closed at $1,650,000, and a 4,970 square foot home on Machiavelli Way closed at $2,850,000.

At the time of writing there were 16 homes for sale, with asks from $849,000 to $3,350,000 and a median of $1,364,500. Several townhomes were listed at $849,000 to $960,000, which is the band where competition is heaviest, and two of those had been on the market for close to a year. A townhome seller should expect buyers to compare every similar plan on the market, so condition and price both have to be right. Single-family sellers face less direct competition, and the larger homes on Faulkner Terrace and Machiavelli Way set the top of the range.

Lot position matters in Alton more than in many newer neighborhoods. Lots are small, so a corner lot, a lake view or a preserve view gives a home real separation, and listing descriptions lead with those features when a home has them. About 18 listings report a lake view and 8 a preserve view. A seller with one of those lots should make it the center of the marketing and price against the sales that shared it. A seller on an interior lot should lean on updates instead, such as new flooring, kitchen work and impact doors and windows. Keep records of upgrades the builder installed at construction, since buyers will ask what came with the house.

The housing stock is consistent. Most homes are concrete block with tile or concrete roofs, and listing styles range from colonial to Mediterranean. Townhomes are three-story or two-story plans with two-car garages, sitting on lots of about 0.04 acres. Single-family lots are mostly about 0.12 acres, with a few corner or oversized lots near 0.18 to 0.22 acres. About 23 of the 116 listings report a private pool, which is low for homes at this price and is worth noting if a pool matters to you. Several listings mention gas cooking, and all report public water and sewer.

The HOA fee is the other number buyers should look at early. Every listing that states a fee shows between $300 and $551 a month, with a median of $485. Most listings say the fee covers common areas and grounds maintenance, and many include cable, recreation facilities and, on some, internet. The amenity list is long. Most listings show a pool, clubhouse, fitness center, basketball court, playground and tennis courts, and many add pickleball, a dog park, a spa, trails and a park. Ask whether your section carries a separate sub-association fee on top of the master fee.

Leasing and approval rules deserve attention. Most listings say the association must approve buyers, and a good number show rental restrictions, though others say leasing is allowed. Most listings say pets are allowed, many with breed restrictions. Common vehicle rules include no RVs, no commercial vehicles and no boats. Rentals are rare here, with only two rental listings in the past year at $2,500 to $9,000 a month, which suggests most homes are owner occupied. Most listings do not describe Alton as gated, so confirm how access works for your street.

Alton fits buyers who want a newer home with a full amenity package close to Palm Beach Gardens shopping and dining. Buyers choosing between a townhome and a house here are mostly choosing between price and yard. The 2,252 square foot townhome gives most of the same amenities at about $800,000, while the single-family homes start near $1,150,000. Owners in older Palm Beach Gardens neighborhoods often look at Alton when they want less maintenance and newer construction. Sellers here benefit from that steady demand, as long as the asking price follows the closed sales for the matching plan.

  • ✓Resort pool and spa
  • ✓Clubhouse and fitness center
  • ✓Tennis, pickleball and basketball courts
  • ✓Playground and dog park
  • ✓Trails, sidewalks and park space
  • ✓HOA fee of about $300 to $551 a month
  • ✓Single-family homes and townhomes built 2016 to 2024

Homes for sale in Alton

Homes for sale in Alton offer 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2.5 to 5.5 baths. Floor plans span roughly 2,252 to 5,109 square feet. The mix here includes single family and townhouse homes. Current prices run from $850,000 to $3,350,000. The homes on the market were built between 2016 and 2024.

Schools near Alton

Homes for sale in Alton are typically zoned for the Palm Beach Gardens public schools below, based on current MLS listings. Confirm the exact attendance zone for any specific address with the Palm Beach County school district before you buy.

Elementary School
Marsh Pointe
Middle School
Watson B. Duncan
High School
William T. Dwyer

Where Alton is in Palm Beach Gardens

Centred on the homes listed and recently sold in Alton.

Alton HOA fees

Median HOA fee
$494/mo
Typical range
$473 to $513
Lowest to highest
$383 to $541
Listings with a fee
14 of 14

Across the 14 homes for sale in Alton that list an HOA fee, the median is $494 a month. Half of them fall between $473 and $513. Fees quoted quarterly or yearly are converted to a monthly figure so they compare directly.

The fee most often covers common areas, recreation facilities, cable TV and grounds maintenance. Coverage differs from one building or section to the next, so read what a specific listing includes before comparing it with another.

Listings here most often mention pool, clubhouse, basketball court, fitness center, sidewalks and park.

All 14 listings that state a pet policy allow pets, some with size or number limits.

From current MLS listings in Alton; the figures change as homes come and go. Confirm the fee, any special assessments and the association's rules with the HOA before you buy.

Recently sold homes in Alton

These are the last 24 recorded closings in Alton, with the price each home actually sold for rather than what it was listed at. They closed at a median of $390 per square foot. The most recent closed on October 7, 2026. Closed sales are what an appraiser and a buyer's agent will look at, so they are the starting point for pricing a home here.

Earlier closed sales in Alton
AddressClosedSold forBeds / bathsSq ft$/sq ft
12546 Gross Pointe DriveSeptember 10, 2026$881,4003 / 3.52,840$310
8023 Hobbes WaySeptember 9, 2026$1,367,5005 / 53,698$370
1283 Faulkner TerraceSeptember 9, 2026$860,0003 / 3.52,840$303
7041 Edison PlaceAugust 14, 2026$1,150,0003 / 42,759$417
7115 Edison PlaceAugust 7, 2026$800,0003 / 3.52,252$355
13461 Machiavelli WayAugust 4, 2026$1,300,0005 / 3.52,764$470
1022 Faulkner TerraceJuly 31, 2026$1,840,0004 / 53,760$489
13279 Machiavelli WayJuly 27, 2026$1,330,0003 / 3.52,890$460
6020 Curie PlaceJuly 27, 2026$1,175,0004 / 32,688$437
8039 Hobbes WayJuly 17, 2026$1,530,0004 / 33,052$501
5221 Beckman TerraceJuly 15, 2026$845,0003 / 3.52,252$375
5251 Beckman TerraceJune 30, 2026$833,0003 / 3.52,252$370
2098 Dickens TerraceJune 25, 2026$1,360,0004 / 33,052$446
5174 Beckman TerraceJune 24, 2026$900,0004 / 3.52,840$317
13325 Machiavelli WayJune 18, 2026$1,450,0004 / 43,651$397
7085 Edison PlaceMay 22, 2026$765,0003 / 3.52,252$340
13364 Bernoulli WayMay 22, 2026$2,700,0004 / 4.54,403$613
5316 Sagan LaneMay 21, 2026$810,0003 / 3.52,252$360

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Alton market and home values

The Alton real estate market reads best through the community's own recent activity, not a county-wide average. The median list price in Alton is around $1,387,000, or roughly $470 per square foot. That sits about 189% above the Palm Beach County median, which shows where Alton lands in the local market. Recent asking prices have run from $850,000 to $3,350,000, so the home you choose within Alton matters as much as the community average. Homes here have recently taken about 71 days to go under contract, a useful gauge of how quickly the Alton market is moving. For pricing an offer or a listing, comparable sales within Alton carry more weight than any headline number, since homes of the same type and size set the real range. Pure Equity can pull the active and recently sold homes in Alton so you work from real numbers, not an estimate.

Alton compared to nearby Palm Beach Gardens communities

Alton carries the highest median of the 7 Palm Beach Gardens communities compared here. Price per square foot is the fairer comparison between communities, because it adjusts for the fact that one neighborhood builds bigger homes than another. Days on market shows how quickly each one is actually selling.

CommunityHomesMedian$/Sq FtDays
Alton this page14$1,387,000$47071
Avenir56$1,387,000$448101
Palm Beach Country Estates21$1,324,699$520227
Eastpointe18$677,452$37168
PGA National46$594,980$358120
Eastpointe Country Club15$399,900$25880
The Meadows15$139,000$9484

Medians come from active listings in each community and move as inventory turns over. They describe the homes currently for sale, not what any one home is worth.

Is Alton right for you?

It helps to know who Alton tends to suit before you tour. Alton suits a range of buyers, from first-time owners to move-up families, who want a home in Palm Beach Gardens with the everyday conveniences of the area close by. On price, Alton sits in the upper tier, drawing buyers who want more space, newer construction, or a stronger location. Whether Alton is right for you depends on how you plan to use the home, full time or seasonally, and Pure Equity can walk you through the tradeoffs before you commit.

Living in Alton

Life in Alton is built around the amenity center and the walkable street grid. Most listings show a resort pool, clubhouse, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, a basketball court and a playground, and many list a dog park, trails and a park. Sidewalks and street lights run through the neighborhood, so walking and biking to the clubhouse or toward the Alton Town Center is part of the daily routine for many owners. Homes are mostly two and three stories with balconies or covered lanais, and some single-family lots back onto lakes or preserve views. It is a younger community with a mix of families and downsizers. Rentals are rare, with only two offered in the past year, so most neighbors are owner occupants.

Alton location

Alton is in Palm Beach Gardens, in Palm Beach County and the 33418 zip code. Streets include Machiavelli Way, Faulkner Terrace, Beckman Terrace, Alton Road, Bernoulli Way, Edison Place, Faraday Way, Hobbes Way and Gross Pointe Drive. Listing descriptions mention the Alton Town Center, with its shops, a short walk from the earlier phases. Current MLS listings show Alton zoned for Marsh Pointe Elementary, Watson B. Duncan Middle and William T. Dwyer High. Every listing that reports utilities shows public water and sewer, and several mention natural gas service for cooking. Confirm the school assignment for a specific address with the School District of Palm Beach County before you buy, since attendance zones can change.

Buying a home in Alton

The buying process in Alton is the one used across Palm Beach County. Getting a mortgage pre-approval first tells you your real budget and lets you move quickly when the right home comes up. Property taxes factor into the monthly payment: the median annual property tax in Palm Beach County is about $3,600. Florida's homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of a primary residence, and the Save Our Homes cap limits how fast that assessed value can rise from year to year. Budget for homeowners insurance as well. Rates in Florida reflect wind and flood exposure, so gather quotes early and check whether a specific address sits in a FEMA flood zone. Once you are under contract, plan for a home inspection and, if you are financing, a lender appraisal, both of which fall inside the inspection period. Working with an agent who knows Palm Beach Gardens means you see new listings in Alton the day they reach the market.

Selling a home in Alton

Selling a home in Alton starts with pricing it correctly for current conditions. List prices in Alton currently center around $1,387,000, which is a starting reference for where a comparable home might be positioned. Homes that are decluttered, professionally photographed, and priced to recent comparable sales tend to draw the most interest in the first two weeks, when a listing is newest and gets the most views. Florida sellers usually pay the documentary stamp tax on the deed, currently $0.70 per $100 of the sale price in most counties, along with prorated property taxes and, by local custom in many areas, the owner's title insurance policy. We provide a no-obligation home valuation for Alton owners in Palm Beach Gardens, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.

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Listing agents and seller representation in Alton

Thinking about selling in Alton? The agent you pick shapes two numbers: what your home closes for, and how long it takes. A listing agent, also called a seller's agent, prices the property against what has actually closed nearby. They also prepare and market it, screen the offers that arrive, and negotiate the terms rather than just the price.

Conditions in Alton currently favor sellers, which is exactly when overpricing does the most damage. A strong market still punishes a listing that starts too high, because the early weeks draw the most qualified buyers and a home that goes stale invites lower offers later. Homes here are averaging about 71 days from listing to accepted offer, so build that into your moving timeline.

Community-level detail matters most here. Association rules, what the fees cover, and which buildings sell fastest all affect your outcome. So does whether a buyer needs board approval before closing. None of it appears in a listing description. All of it decides whether a sale closes on time.

Pure Equity is a licensed Florida brokerage serving Alton. Onias Derilus is the broker of record, Florida Real Estate Broker license BK3276618. A broker holds a higher license than an agent working under one. In practice that means the person advising you on price is also the one legally responsible for the file. That matters most when a deal gets complicated.

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Realtors and real estate agents serving Alton

People search for realtors, real estate agents, and real estate brokers more or less interchangeably. For most purposes the job title matters less than licensing and representation. Every licensed agent in Florida works under a broker. That broker carries final responsibility for the transaction.

What separates real estate professionals in Alton is specificity. Can they answer questions about your street, not just your city? Ask what they have closed nearby and how they arrived at a price. A grounded answer cites particular recent sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. Vague reassurance is the warning sign.

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Buyer's agents in Alton

A buyer's agent represents the purchaser rather than the owner. They identify properties that actually fit and research what comparable homes sold for, not what they asked. They also advise on offer strategy. Finally, they manage inspection and financing deadlines through to closing.

Where sellers hold leverage, as they do in Alton, buyers often get one chance to put a well-structured offer forward, so preparation counts more than patience. If you are buying and selling at the same time, which is common for people moving within Palm Beach County, sequencing the two is its own skill: contingencies, timing, and what happens if one closing slips all need planning before either home goes on the market.

What representation costs

Real estate commissions are negotiable. No law, multiple listing service, or association sets them. If an agent tells you there is a standard rate, they are misinforming you. What you pay is agreed between you and the brokerage you hire. Get it in writing before the work begins.

Industry rules changed in 2024. Now a buyer and their agent must put compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes together. Sellers may still offer to contribute toward the buyer's side. However, that is negotiated rather than assumed. It is worth thinking through with your listing agent before you go live.

More on this: how commission is actually structured · tax on the sale, and who actually answers it · timing a listing in the Florida market

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Frequently asked questions

How do I find a listing agent in Alton?

Ask any listing agent you interview two questions. Which homes have they closed near Alton, and how did they arrive at their suggested price? A grounded answer names recent closed sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. With a median around $1,387,000 here, the gap between realistic pricing guidance and optimistic guidance is real money. Verify the license too. Florida licenses are public and searchable through the state's DBPR portal. Pure Equity is a licensed brokerage serving Palm Beach County. You can reach the broker directly at (561) 835-5400.

What does a seller's agent actually do?

A seller's agent prices the home against comparable closed sales. Before it goes live, they advise on repairs and presentation. Then they handle photography and marketing, and put the home in front of buyers and other agents. When offers arrive, they screen them and negotiate both price and terms. Terms matter as much as the number, because inspection windows, financing contingencies, and closing dates all affect whether an offer reaches the closing table.

How much does a real estate agent cost in Alton?

Commissions are fully negotiable. No law or real estate board sets them. What you pay is whatever you and your brokerage agree to in writing before work begins. Since the 2024 rule changes, buyers and their agents must agree compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes. Any seller contribution toward the buyer's side is negotiated rather than automatic. Ask any agent you interview to put their fee in writing.

What is the difference between a realtor, a real estate agent, and a broker?

A real estate agent holds a state license to represent buyers and sellers. A broker holds a higher-level license and can operate a brokerage. That broker also carries final legal responsibility for the office's transactions. Realtor is a membership term for agents belonging to the National Association of Realtors. For someone buying or selling in Alton, three practical questions matter. Is the person licensed, who do they represent in your transaction, and what can they actually tell you about your local market?

Do I need an agent to buy a home in Alton?

You are not legally required to use one, but most buyers in Alton do. A buyer's agent handles the parts that are easy to get wrong. That means identifying what comparable homes actually closed for, spotting condition or association issues early, and managing inspection and financing deadlines. In a competitive market that guidance matters more, because you often get one chance to put your best offer forward.

Can one agent help me sell my current home and buy the next one?

Yes. For people moving within Palm Beach County it is often the more practical route, because one person coordinates both timelines. Sequencing is the hard part. Should your purchase be contingent on your sale? How would you cover a gap if the closings do not line up? What happens if one side is delayed? Plan all of that before either home is listed, rather than after an offer arrives.

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