Waterfront Community · Port St. Lucie, FL
Lakeforest At St Lucie West Port St. Lucie, FL Homes For Sale & Real Estate
Lakeforest At St Lucie West, Port St. Lucie, FL, is a waterfront community in St. Lucie County with 8 homes for sale right now. Lakeforest At St Lucie West is a gated, waterfront community in Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County, Florida.
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Market Overview
Lakeforest At St Lucie West real estate market
There are 8 active listings for sale in Lakeforest At St Lucie West right now. The median list price is $382,250, or about $202 per square foot. Listings span $289,900 to $434,995, so there is inventory across most budgets. Homes are averaging 163 days on market. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.
Lakeforest At St Lucie West Market Stats
MLS data updated October 16, 2026- Active Listings
- 8
- Median List Price
- $382,250
- Median $/Sq Ft
- $202
- Avg Days on Market
- 163
- Price Range
- $289,900 to $434,995
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many homes are for sale in Lakeforest At St Lucie West?
- There are 8 active listings for sale in Lakeforest At St Lucie West right now, and these counts update from the MLS as homes come on the market and go under contract. Prices sit in a narrow band here, so homes in Lakeforest At St Lucie West tend to compete directly with each other. Ask us to set up a search alert and you will see new Lakeforest At St Lucie West listings the day they reach the market.
- What is the median home price in Lakeforest At St Lucie West?
- The median list price in Lakeforest At St Lucie West is $382,250, or roughly $202 per square foot. The median is the midpoint of what is currently listed, so about half of Lakeforest At St Lucie West homes ask more and half ask less, within a broader range of $289,900 to $434,995. The median sits near the middle of that range, so Lakeforest At St Lucie West inventory is spread fairly evenly rather than bunched at one end. We can pull recent comparable sales to price a specific home more precisely.
- What price range do homes in Lakeforest At St Lucie West cover?
- Homes for sale in Lakeforest At St Lucie West currently range from about $289,900 at the entry level to $434,995 at the top of the market. That spread reflects lot size, square footage, and finish level across the single-family homes here, with the median list price around $382,250. The spread is tight, which usually points to a consistent housing stock rather than a mix of sizes and eras. Tell us your budget and must-haves and we will send the Lakeforest At St Lucie West listings that actually fit.
- How long do homes take to sell in Lakeforest At St Lucie West?
- Homes in Lakeforest At St Lucie West are averaging 163 days on market, measured from the day a listing goes live to the day it goes under contract. That is a slow pace, so sellers here should expect to price carefully and buyers often have time to compare before committing. Days on market in Lakeforest At St Lucie West 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.
- Is Lakeforest At St Lucie West a gated community?
- Yes. Lakeforest At St Lucie West is a gated community with controlled access at the entrance.
- Are there lakefront homes in Lakeforest At St Lucie West?
- Yes. Many Lakeforest At St Lucie West homes back onto community lakes, and lake-view lots are common in current listings. The water here is inland lake frontage rather than Intracoastal or ocean access, so do not expect navigable water or boat dockage.
About Lakeforest At St Lucie West
Lakeforest At St Lucie West, Port St. Lucie, FL, is a waterfront community in St. Lucie County with 8 homes for sale right now. Lakeforest At St Lucie West is a gated, waterfront community in Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County, Florida. Active listings are priced from $324,900 to $439,000. Homes were built between 2002 and 2003. Pure Equity lists homes in Lakeforest At St Lucie West and represents buyers. Commission is negotiable, and what we are paid is agreed with you in writing before you commit to anything.
Homes & Architecture
Homes for sale in Lakeforest At St Lucie West
Homes for sale in Lakeforest At St Lucie West offer 2 to 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Living areas run from about 1,370 to 2,242 square feet. The mix here includes single family homes. Current prices run from $289,900 to $434,995. The homes on the market were built between 2001 and 2003.
Schools
Schools near Lakeforest At St Lucie West
Homes for sale in Lakeforest At St Lucie West are typically zoned for the Port St. Lucie public schools below, based on current MLS listings. Confirm the exact attendance zone for any specific address with the St. Lucie County school district before you buy.
- Elementary School
- Windmill Point
- Middle School
- Manatee Academy K-8
- High School
- St. Lucie West Centennial
Map
Where Lakeforest At St Lucie West is in Port St. Lucie
Centred on the homes listed and recently sold in Lakeforest At St Lucie West.
HOA
Lakeforest At St Lucie West HOA fees
- Median HOA fee
- $272/mo
- Typical range
- $259 to $272
- Lowest to highest
- $204 to $281
- Listings with a fee
- 8 of 8
Across the 8 homes for sale in Lakeforest At St Lucie West that list an HOA fee, the median is $272 a month. Half of them fall between $259 and $272. Fees quoted quarterly or yearly are converted to a monthly figure so they compare directly.
The fee most often covers grounds maintenance, common areas, cable TV, recreation facilities, internet and pest control. 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, fitness center, playground, picnic area and spa hot tub.
All 8 listings that state a pet policy allow pets, some with size or number limits.
From current MLS listings in Lakeforest At St Lucie West; 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.
Recent Sales
Recently sold homes in Lakeforest At St Lucie West
These are the last 15 recorded closings in Lakeforest At St Lucie West, with the price each home actually sold for rather than what it was listed at. They closed at a median of $211 per square foot. The most recent closed on October 13, 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.
Sold$310,000
Sold · October 13, 2026
228 SW LAKE FOREST Way
2 bed · 2 bath · 1,310 sqft · $237/sqft
Sold$299,900
Sold · October 9, 2026
538 SW Indian Key Drive
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,487 sqft · $202/sqft
Sold$366,900
Sold · October 9, 2026
333 SW NORTH SHORE Boulevard
2 bed · 2 bath · 1,299 sqft · $282/sqft
Sold$410,000
Sold · October 7, 2026
515 SW Indian Key Drive
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,513 sqft · $271/sqft
$5,000 under the asking price
Sold$319,999
Sold · September 25, 2026
868 SW Rocky Bayou Terrace
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,684 sqft · $190/sqft
Sold$260,000
Sold · August 28, 2026
241 SW LAKE FOREST Way
2 bed · 2 bath · 1,240 sqft · $210/sqft
$14,900 under the asking price
| Address | Closed | Sold for | Beds / baths | Sq ft | $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 440 SW Talquin Lane | August 24, 2026 | $320,000 | 2 / 2 | 1,330 | $241 |
| 739 SW Rocky Bayou Terrace | July 31, 2026 | $305,000 | 3 / 2 | 1,482 | $206 |
| 261 SW Lake Forest Way | July 22, 2026 | $456,550 | 3 / 2 | 2,244 | $203 |
| 367 SW North Shore Boulevard | June 7, 2026 | $337,500 | 3 / 2 | 1,505 | $224 |
| 220 SW Lake Forest Way | May 21, 2026 | $305,000 | 3 / 2 | 1,447 | $211 |
| 708 SW Rocky Bayou Terrace | April 29, 2026 | $295,000 | 2 / 2 | 1,552 | $190 |
| 846 SW Rocky Bayou Terrace | January 30, 2026 | $290,000 | 2 / 2 | 1,372 | $211 |
| 876 SW Rocky Bayou Ter Terrace | August 29, 2025 | $310,000 | 2 / 2 | 1,372 | $226 |
| 737 SW Rocky Bayou Terrace | July 18, 2025 | $295,000 | 3 / 2 | 1,506 | $196 |
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Under Contract
Homes under contract in Lakeforest At St Lucie West
2 homes in Lakeforest At St Lucie West are under contract right now. A buyer and seller have agreed to terms and the sale has not closed yet. Pending homes are a read on demand rather than on asking prices, and because they have not closed they show it earlier than sold comps do. If you are deciding what to list for in Lakeforest At St Lucie West, this is what buyers are committing to today.
Under Contract$359,900
Asking · 42 days to contract
506 SW Indian Key Drive
2 bed · 2 bath · 1,370 sqft · $263/sqft asking
Cut $19,100 from the original asking price
Under Contract$335,000
Asking · 18 days to contract
334 SW North Shore Boulevard
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,532 sqft · $219/sqft asking
See what your Lakeforest At St Lucie West home would sell for in this market, or track every pending sale in Lakeforest At St Lucie West.
Market & Value
Lakeforest At St Lucie West market and home values
Values in Lakeforest At St Lucie West track the community's own sales more closely than any broad regional number. The median list price in Lakeforest At St Lucie West is around $382,250, or roughly $202 per square foot. That is close to the St. Lucie County median, so Lakeforest At St Lucie West tracks the broader local market rather than sitting at an extreme. Recent asking prices have run from $289,900 to $434,995, so the home you choose within Lakeforest At St Lucie West matters as much as the community average. Homes here have recently taken about 163 days to go under contract, a useful gauge of how quickly the Lakeforest At St Lucie West market is moving. For pricing an offer or a listing, comparable sales within Lakeforest At St Lucie West 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 Lakeforest At St Lucie West so you work from real numbers, not an estimate.
How It Compares
Lakeforest At St Lucie West compared to nearby Port St. Lucie communities
Lakeforest At St Lucie West sits 4 of 7 on median price among these Port St. Lucie communities. 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.
| Community | Homes | Median | $/Sq Ft | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGA Village Verano | 96 | $449,450 | $236 | 98 |
| Port St Lucie All Sections | 789 | $439,990 | $239 | 92 |
| South Port St Lucie | 43 | $439,450 | $270 | 103 |
| Lakeforest At St Lucie West this page | 8 | $382,250 | $202 | 163 |
| Tradition | 64 | $377,500 | $206 | 85 |
| Savanna Club | 46 | $155,278 | $109 | 108 |
| Spanish Lakes | 46 | $74,900 | $60 | 127 |
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.
Who It Suits
Is Lakeforest At St Lucie West right for you?
A quick read on who fits Lakeforest At St Lucie West saves time before you visit. Lakeforest At St Lucie West works well for families and professionals who want the security and quieter streets of a gated community, often near the schools, shopping, and commuting routes of Port St. Lucie. A lake view is a common ask here, since many Lakeforest At St Lucie West lots back onto water without the flood exposure of a coastal address. On price, Lakeforest At St Lucie West lands in the middle of the market, a common fit for move-up buyers and full-time residents. Whether Lakeforest At St Lucie West 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.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Living in Lakeforest At St Lucie West
The community is gated, with controlled access at the entrance. Many homesites in Lakeforest At St Lucie West back onto community lakes, so lake views and water frontage are common here even though the community sits inland.
Location
Lakeforest At St Lucie West location
Lakeforest At St Lucie West is located in Port St. Lucie, part of St. Lucie County, Florida. The Port St. Lucie area's shopping, dining, schools, and parks are all nearby, and the region's job centers, beaches, and airports are within driving distance.
Buying in Lakeforest At St Lucie West
Buying a home in Lakeforest At St Lucie West
Buying in Lakeforest At St Lucie West follows the same path as the rest of St. Lucie County. Getting a mortgage pre-approval first tells you your real budget and lets you move quickly when the right home comes up. Ask for the association's governing documents, budget, and reserve study before you write an offer. Association fees, any club or membership costs, and rules on rentals, pets, and leasing vary by community and materially affect the true cost of ownership. Property taxes factor into the monthly payment: the median annual property tax in St. Lucie County is about $2,893. 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 Port St. Lucie means you see new listings in Lakeforest At St Lucie West the day they reach the market.
Selling in Lakeforest At St Lucie West
Selling a home in Lakeforest At St Lucie West
A successful sale in Lakeforest At St Lucie West comes down to pricing, presentation, and marketing. List prices in Lakeforest At St Lucie West currently center around $382,250, 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. Buyers in an association community also want to see the HOA or condo docs, the reserve study, and any pending or special assessments up front, so having those ready before you list avoids delays once you are under contract. 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 Lakeforest At St Lucie West owners in Port St. Lucie, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.
Thinking of Selling?
What is your Lakeforest At St Lucie West home worth?
Online estimates miss what makes a home different. Tell us about yours and a licensed listing agent will send you a pricing opinion based on what has actually closed near you in Lakeforest At St Lucie West.
Listing agents and seller representation in Lakeforest At St Lucie West
Thinking about selling in Lakeforest At St Lucie West? 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 Lakeforest At St Lucie West sit close to balanced, which rewards sellers who price against real closed sales instead of neighboring asking prices. Homes here are averaging about 163 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 Lakeforest At St Lucie West. 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 Lakeforest At St Lucie West
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 Lakeforest At St Lucie West 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 Lakeforest At St Lucie West
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 buyers have room to negotiate, as they do in Lakeforest At St Lucie West, the leverage is only worth something if you know where it exists and what to ask for. If you are buying and selling at the same time, which is common for people moving within St. Lucie 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 · seller concessions, and when to offer them · repair before listing, or sell as it stands?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find a listing agent in Lakeforest At St Lucie West?
Ask any listing agent you interview two questions. Which homes have they closed near Lakeforest At St Lucie West, 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 $382,250 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 St. Lucie 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 Lakeforest At St Lucie West?
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 Lakeforest At St Lucie West, 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 Lakeforest At St Lucie West?
You are not legally required to use one, but most buyers in Lakeforest At St Lucie West 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. Even in a slower market, negotiating room is only useful if you know where it exists.
Can one agent help me sell my current home and buy the next one?
Yes. For people moving within St. Lucie 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.
Public Records
Look up Lakeforest At St Lucie West property records
Anything on this page that affects what a home costs to own, assessed value, exemptions, flood zone, is published by a public agency. These are the official sources, not our summaries of them.
St. Lucie County Property Appraiser
Assessed value, homestead exemption status, and recorded sales history for any parcel.
FEMA Flood Map Service Center
Look up the official flood zone for an address before you budget for insurance.
Florida Department of Revenue, property taxes
How Florida assesses property, and which exemptions you can claim.
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