Port St. Lucie Real Estate
Port St Lucie is located in the heart of Florida’s “Treasure Coast” along the central Atlantic seaboard. Even though Port St. Lucie is a young city, incorporated in 1961, it has commanded attention as one of Florida's fastest growing, and most promising cities. Port St. Lucie is the largest city on the Treasure Coast and Florida's third largest city. Recent growth has cast our city in the national spotlight with front-page coverage in the Wall Street Journal and has been a focal point in the New York Times. More than 125,000 residents make up Port St. Lucie, ranking it as the 15th largest city in the Sunshine State. With its beaches, navigable waterways, and 81 sq. miles with only 40% build-out, the possibilities are endless. Property Appraiser Jeff Furst announced that Port St. Lucie this year will record the biggest property value increase in its history and possibly Florida's history. The city's tax roll will get a hefty 39.5 percent boost in property values, an increase state officials said was unheard of.
Affordability and high demand have created a real estate market that provides something for everyone. The New York Times has called Port St. Lucie a “thriving Florida town,” and one that prides itself on being a friendly family vacation destination. You’ll find a wide variety of outdoor sports, attractions and special events in this town that lies seven miles north of the town of Stuart. If golf, boating, beautiful weather and beaches are what you want and expect from Florida living, you will find it all in Port St. Lucie as you bask in its tropical sun. Here, visitors can also dive, snorkel, swim, beachcomb, and sunbathe in a relaxing area that hasn’t been over developed. You’ll find daily boat tours of the St. Lucie River as well as historical and wildlife tours. There are 21 miles of beautiful white sand beaches in St. Lucie County, as well as golf and other recreational activities. With its warm, southern hospitality and charm and unspoiled natural scenery, Port St. Lucie is a perfect location to be, any time of the year. Discover your special dream home in this year-round outdoor playground, well-known for its plentiful golf course communities and waterfront homes.
What began as a predominantly residential "bedroom community" is now undergoing a transition, becoming a dynamic and diverse city. With its low density and affordable land, Port St. Lucie is appealing to business owners looking to move to a centrally located area.
The city is undertaking aggressive redevelopment efforts to improve the U.S. # 1 corridor with the intention of creating a new downtown business area for the community. Over the next 4 years a massive roadway improvement program will be implemented, including the widening of major arteries within the city, such as Airoso, Bayshore and Gatlin Boulevards-all making traveling the city easier and faster.
With the completion of the water and sewer expansion program in progress right now, the entire city will be serviced by central water and sewer facilities, paving the way for more and varied development.
Port St. Lucie real estate is very affordable in comparison to other homes on the east coast of Florida. Port St. Lucie is also the safest city, crime wise, of its size in the entire state for three years in a row! Port St Lucie and the Treasure Coast offers a unique lifestyle that distinguishes this region from any other region in South Florida. A truly wonderful neighborhood oriented community, Port St Lucie is one of the crown jewels of Florida. Whatever your real estate needs are we can locate the perfect home for you. You will find a great selection of homes for sale in Port St Lucie. If you are looking for a waterfront home, golf course community, gated community, new home, or condo, we will be happy to assist you.
