What is a 55+ community?

A 55+ or active adult community is an age-restricted neighborhood built for a low-maintenance lifestyle, with amenities like a clubhouse, pools, fitness, and organized social activities. Under federal rules at least one resident per home is usually 55 or older.

Do 55+ communities in St. Lucie County have HOA fees?

Almost always, yes. The HOA fee funds the amenities and common areas, and often lawn care and exterior maintenance. The amount varies widely by community, so it is worth comparing what each fee actually covers.

Are 55+ homes a good value in St. Lucie County?

They can be. Buyers get access to resort-style amenities and a maintenance-light lifestyle, often at a lower price than a comparable non-restricted home. We can compare specific communities and their fees for you.

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Latitude Margaritaville Watersound

Panama City Beach · Minto Communities

Inspired by the Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville lifestyle, Latitude Margaritaville Watersound is one of the most talked-about active adult communities in Florida, with a resort atmosphere and vibrant social scene.

$300,000 to $600,000

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Del Webb Tradition

Port St. Lucie · Del Webb (PulteGroup)

Del Webb's active adult community in the master-planned Tradition development of Port St. Lucie, offering low-maintenance villa and single-family homes with resort amenities and an active social calendar.

$350,000 to $600,000

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PGA Village Verano

Port St. Lucie · Kolter Homes

A Kolter Homes master-planned community in Port St. Lucie whose 55+ section, Cresswind at PGA Village Verano, pairs resort amenities and championship golf access with an easy I-95 location.

$300,000 to $600,000

About 55+ Living in St. Lucie County

Active adult communities in St. Lucie County

Florida is one of the most popular places in the country for active adult living, and St. Lucie County is a big part of the reason. A 55-and-over community is an age-restricted neighborhood built around a low-maintenance, amenity-rich lifestyle. Most center on a clubhouse with a fitness center, pools, courts for tennis or pickleball, and a calendar of clubs and social events run with the help of a lifestyle director. Homes tend to be single-story or have a first-floor primary suite, and the HOA handles lawn care and much of the exterior upkeep, which frees residents to travel and enjoy the amenities rather than maintain a yard. Under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act, at least one resident in each home usually must be 55 or older, with the community keeping at least 80% of its homes in that age group. Buyers should budget for an HOA fee on top of the purchase price and confirm exactly what it covers. Pricing in St. Lucie County spans from attainable villas and manufactured homes to gated resort communities with golf, so there is an active adult option across most budgets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 55+ community?: A 55+ or active adult community is an age-restricted neighborhood built for a low-maintenance lifestyle, with amenities like a clubhouse, pools, fitness, and organized social activities. Under federal rules at least one resident per home is usually 55 or older.
Do 55+ communities in St. Lucie County have HOA fees?: Almost always, yes. The HOA fee funds the amenities and common areas, and often lawn care and exterior maintenance. The amount varies widely by community, so it is worth comparing what each fee actually covers.
Are 55+ homes a good value in St. Lucie County?: They can be. Buyers get access to resort-style amenities and a maintenance-light lifestyle, often at a lower price than a comparable non-restricted home. We can compare specific communities and their fees for you.