If you’re searching for gated communities in Port St. Lucie with resort-style pools, beautiful clubhouses, pickleball courts, fitness centers, and an active social lifestyle, you might think your best options are limited to 55+ communities. But that’s not the case!
But what if you’re not 55? Or perhaps you are, but simply prefer a neighborhood without age restrictions?
The good news is that Port St. Lucie has several gated communities where residents of all ages can enjoy many of the same amenities found in active-adult neighborhoods.
And while these communities may look similar online, they can be surprisingly different when it comes to home styles, location, amenities, HOA fees, and overall lifestyle.
Six Gated Communities in Port St. Lucie That Aren’t 55+
Over the next several weeks, I’ll be taking a closer look at six communities that buyers relocating to Port St. Lucie should know about.
TownPark at Tradition
Located within Tradition, TownPark offers an established neighborhood with a resort-style pool, clubhouse, fitness center, and recreational amenities. Its proximity to Tradition Square, shopping, restaurants, and community events makes it an appealing option for buyers who want convenience and an active lifestyle.
The Lakes at Tradition
Known for its DiVosta-built homes, mature landscaping, and beautiful lake settings, The Lakes at Tradition offers swimming pools, tennis, fitness facilities, and a clubhouse. It’s an attractive option for buyers who appreciate an established neighborhood close to Tradition’s everyday conveniences.
Veranda Gardens
Located in southern Port St. Lucie near Becker Road, Veranda Gardens offers resort-style amenities, including swimming, fitness, tennis, and pickleball. Its location is particularly worth considering for buyers who regularly travel toward Stuart, Palm City, or Martin County.
PGA Village Verano
For buyers who love staying active, PGA Village Verano offers an extensive recreational lifestyle, including indoor and outdoor swimming, fitness facilities, tennis, pickleball, and social activities. The larger development includes both all-ages neighborhoods and a separate 55+ neighborhood, so understanding the distinction is important.
Newport Isles
Located near the Gatlin Boulevard corridor, Newport Isles offers gated living with swimming pools, fitness facilities, sports courts, and a variety of single-family homes and townhomes. It’s another option for buyers comparing amenities, home styles, and overall ownership costs.
Seville at Tradition
For buyers interested in new construction, Seville at Tradition offers contemporary home designs in a gated neighborhood with planned resort-style amenities. It’s an option worth exploring if you prefer a newer home while enjoying the shopping, dining, and lifestyle conveniences of Tradition.
What Should You Know Before Choosing a Gated Community?
One thing I’ve learned during my 30 years in real estate is that finding the right community can be just as important as finding the right home.
A beautiful clubhouse may catch your attention, but there are other questions worth asking.
What do the HOA fees actually include? Are there additional CDD assessments? Is lawn maintenance covered? Are the amenities completed? How convenient is the location to the places you’ll visit regularly?
And perhaps most importantly, does the community fit the way you want to live?
These are exactly the details we’ll explore in this upcoming series.
Coming Next: A Closer Look at TownPark at Tradition
We’ll begin with TownPark at Tradition, exploring its homes, amenities, location, HOA considerations, and what buyers should know before purchasing.
From there, we’ll visit each of the other communities, comparing their individual advantages and the types of lifestyles they offer.
Whether you’re relocating from another state, moving within the Treasure Coast, or simply exploring your options, my goal is to help you make an informed decision before choosing your next neighborhood.
Let’s Find the Right Port St. Lucie Community for You
I’m Donna Jarock, a full-time Realtor with Echo Fine Properties, serving Port St. Lucie, Tradition, Stuart, and the surrounding Treasure Coast.
With 30 years of real estate experience, I understand that buying a home is about much more than square footage and finishes. It’s about finding a place where you’ll truly enjoy living.
If you’re considering a move to Port St. Lucie and want help comparing gated communities, I’d love to help you explore your options. Exploring gated communities in Port St. Lucie is easier when you understand the differences in amenities, HOA fees, and lifestyle. When comparing gated communities in Port St. Lucie, it’s important to find the right balance of amenities, location, and monthly expenses.
Donna Jarock
Realtor | Echo Fine Properties
Living on Treasure Coast
www.livingontreasurecoast.com
When I’m not driving you toward your next home, you’ll probably find me driving balls down the fairway!
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