with Ann & Jamie Chauss, REALTORS® · Coldwell Banker Global Luxury
I'm Ann Chauss, PA, a Coldwell Banker Global Luxury agent and Certified Golf Community Specialist leading Treasure Coast House Hunters with Jamie. We live in PGA Verano and help buyers and sellers compare resale homes, Kolter new construction and the Cresswind 55+ section. We have closed 251 career sold sides and $128 million in lifetime sales, and Coldwell Banker Realty ranks Ann the #1 agent in Port St. Lucie. You get straight answers on lot premiums, builder contracts, HOA dues and resale value.
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Homes in PGA Village Verano sold at a 12-month median of $460,000, up 1%, across 414 sales at about $243 per square foot. In the wider 34987 ZIP, the median was $444,058 over the three months ending August 2026, down 4.9%, while sales climbed 36.9%. The median ZIP home sold in 108 days at 97.5% of list. At that median with 20% down and Freddie Mac's 7.40% rate, principal and interest run about $2,460 a month. Port St. Lucie's 1.32% effective tax rate adds roughly $488.
Our read: Buyers hold the leverage in 34987 this fall, but Verano is holding value better than the ZIP. About 176 Verano homes are listed, roughly five months of supply. Rates jumped from 6.66% to 7.40% in six weeks, so payment now matters more than price. HOA dues and a wind-rated insurance quote swing the real budget.
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| Location | Kolter Homes' gated, all-ages PGA Village Verano beside the PGA Golf Club in western Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County, with homes in ZIPs 34986 and 34987 · St. Lucie Public Schools | PGA Village |
|---|---|---|
| City growth and ownership | Port St. Lucie reached 268,062 residents in 2025, up 30.9% since 2020; 84.0% of homes are owner-occupied; median owner-occupied value $369,200 | U.S. Census QuickFacts |
| Sale prices, Verano | $460,000 12-month median, up 1% · $243 per sq ft · 414 sales · 1,761 homes, median year built 2021 | Homes.com |
| Supply, Verano | 176 homes for sale · median list $505,650 · 5.1 months of supply · 79 median days on market | Homes.com |
| Sale prices, ZIP | $444,058 median · $221 per sq ft (down 3.9%) · 3 months ending Aug 2026 | Redfin |
| Citywide, latest month | Port St. Lucie September 2026: $407,900 median sale, down 0.5% · 81 days on market · 97.8% sale-to-list · 1,636 homes for sale, down 8.3% | Houzeo MLS data |
| Speed and pricing power | 108 median days on market · 97.5% sale-to-list · hot homes pend in about 61 days | Redfin |
| Property tax | About 1.32% median effective rate in Port St. Lucie; the homestead exemption applies to a primary residence only, and newer communities can carry CDD assessments on the bill | Ownwell |
| Flood and wind | Flood: Moderate, about 31% of 34987 properties (2,701) over 30 years. Wind: Extreme, 100% of properties, mainly hurricane risk | First Street |
| Mortgage rate | 7.40% 30-year fixed average, week of Oct 8, 2026 (6.30% a year ago) | Freddie Mac PMMS |
Redfin shows recent Verano closings of $630,000 on SW Nuova Way (Aug 28), $595,000 on SW Accesi Way (Sept 2), $415,000 on SW Visconti Way (Sept 9) and $740,000 on SW Capraia Way (Sept 18). Across the 41 recent Verano sales Redfin lists, the median is $496,000, from $336,000 to $985,000.
Figures are third-party estimates as cited, gathered October 14, 2026, and are the newest each source has published: Redfin ZIP data runs through August 2026, citywide MLS data through September 2026, Verano listings and Freddie Mac rates through October 2026. They describe homes and sales, not the people who live here. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
PGA Verano Housing Pulse · Updated
Analysis by Ann & Jamie Chauss, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury · Ann ranked #5 in Florida for 2025 on The Florida 100 · 251 career sold sides
Each year-over-year reading below is tagged by which side it helps. Redfin Compete Score for 34987: 27 / 100.
Verano homes took a median of 79 days to sell on Homes.com's count. Across 34987, the median was 108 days over the three months ending August 2026, a week faster than a year earlier.
At the $444,058 ZIP median with 20% down and a 7.40% rate, principal and interest run about $2,460 a month. Property tax at a 1.32% effective rate adds about $488, before insurance and HOA dues.
Holding. Verano's 12-month median rose 1% to $460,000, while the 34987 ZIP median fell 4.9%. Verano's amenity package and newer homes help it hold value better than the ZIP.
| Metric | Now | A year ago | Period | Definition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verano 12-month median sale | $460,000 | up 1% | Trailing 12 months | Median sale price for the Verano neighborhood. | Homes.com |
| Verano homes for sale | 176 | n/a | Oct 2026 | Active listings in Verano; 5.1 months of supply. | Homes.com |
| Port St. Lucie median sale, city | $407,900 | down 0.5% | Sept 2026 | Citywide median sale price; the newest month published. | Houzeo |
| Median sale price, 34987 | $444,058 | about $467,000 | 3 months ending Aug 2026 | The middle price of all homes that closed in the period. | Redfin |
| Sale price per sq ft | $221 | about $230 | 3 months ending Aug 2026 | Sale price divided by finished living area, median across sales. | Redfin |
| Sale-to-list ratio | 97.5% | about 96.6% | 3 months ending Aug 2026 | Final sale price as a share of the last list price, median. | Redfin |
| Homes sold | 344 | 251 | 3 months ending Aug 2026 | Count of closed sales in ZIP 34987. | Redfin |
| Median days on market | 108 | 115 | 3 months ending Aug 2026 | Days from listing to accepted contract, median. | Redfin |
| Sold above list | 6.9% | about 6.8% | 3 months ending Aug 2026 | Share of sales that closed above the final list price. | Redfin |
| Listings with price drops | 38.0% | about 35.7% | 3 months ending Aug 2026 | Share of listings that cut price at least once. | Redfin |
| 30-year mortgage rate | 7.40% | 6.30% | Week of Oct 8, 2026 | Freddie Mac weekly average for a 30-year fixed purchase loan. | Freddie Mac PMMS |
| Principal and interest at median | $2,460/mo | $2,312/mo | Oct 2026 | ZIP median price, 20% down, 30-year fixed at the weekly rate. | Calculated |
| Property tax at median | $488/mo | n/a | 2026 | Median price times the 1.32% median effective rate, divided by 12. | Ownwell |
| Severe flood risk, 30 years | 31% | n/a | 2026 model | Share of 34987 properties likely to see severe flooding in 30 years. | First Street |
Cite this: Ann & Jamie Chauss, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury, "PGA Village Verano Housing Pulse," https://pgavillageveranohomes.com/#pulse, data as of August to October 2026, updated October 14, 2026.
Year-ago values are derived from the sources' reported changes where not published directly. Verano figures come from Homes.com's neighborhood data; ZIP figures from Redfin. Figures describe homes and sales, not residents. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The main ways to buy into PGA Verano side by side: the public price figures we can cite against the 34987 median, the monthly payment where a figure exists, and what drives value in each. Filter by new construction or resale.
Showing 6 of 6 communities
12-month median $460,000
About $2,548/mo principal and interest20% down at 7.40%, on the figure above
414 sales in the last 12 months
Kolter's gated, all-ages community beside the PGA Golf Club. Every owner shares Club Talavera, a campus of about 40,000 sq ft, and the 27-court Pickleball Center.
Builder pricing from the $300s
Ask for the current price sheetBuilder pricing changes by release
About 27 structural options per plan
Kolter released a new phase of lakeview homesites in February 2026. Talk to us before your first sales-center visit so your representation is registered correctly.
Current listing at $589,000
About $3,262/mo principal and interest20% down at 7.40%, on the figure above
$603/mo HOA on a 2,054 sq ft listing
Kolter's 55+ section inside Verano, sharing the full amenity package. It competes with Valencia, Del Webb and Cascades for 55+ buyers, so we price it against all three.
Median list $487,490
About $2,700/mo principal and interest20% down at 7.40%, on the figure above
One of Verano's busiest resale sections
List prices run from entry villas to a 3,336 sq ft home near $1.30M. Floor plan and homesite set value more than the section name, so we price from the closest comps.
Median list $785,000
About $4,348/mo principal and interest20% down at 7.40%, on the figure above
Listings at $1.30M and $1.39M
Verano's largest floor plans. Golf, lake and preserve homesites carry the premiums, so a lot-by-lot comparison matters more here than anywhere else in the community.
Median of 41 sales $496,000
About $2,747/mo principal and interest20% down at 7.40%, on the median
$740,000 on SW Capraia Way, Sept 18
The real comp set for any Verano price. Ask us for the closings that match your floor plan, homesite and upgrade level before you list or offer.
No option matches that filter. Ask us about nearby choices.
Figures reflect public listings, builder pricing and closings at the time of research, October 2026, and move constantly. Payment estimates exclude tax, insurance and HOA dues; see the monthly cost calculator. The dark tick on each bar marks the 34987 median sale price of $444,058.
The same numbers point different ways depending on whether you are buying, selling or buying a seasonal home. Pick your goal for the two signals that matter most and the move we would make next.
38.0%of listings cut price
Almost two listings in five took a price drop, only 6.9% sold above list, and the typical home sold at 97.5% of asking.
Why it matters: a price drop means a listing missed on launch. That is where your leverage lives; well-prepared golf and lake homesites still move.
Redfin, 3 months to Aug 2026 · 344 closed sales in 34987
7.40%30-year average rate
The ZIP median fell 4.9%, but the rate rose from 6.30% to 7.40%. The payment on the median home is about $148 a month higher than a year ago.
Why it matters: payment, not price, sets your ceiling. Lock a pre-approval, or plan a cash purchase, before touring the top of your range.
Freddie Mac PMMS, Oct 8, 2026 · 20% down on the median
+1%Verano 12-month median
Verano's median rose 1% to $460,000 over 414 sales, while the 34987 median fell 4.9%. Closings across the ZIP climbed to 344 from 251.
Why it matters: buyers are active but price-careful. Launch price decides whether you get showings or a cut.
Homes.com, trailing 12 months · Redfin, 3 months to Aug 2026
~52 daysfaster for hot homes
Redfin's hot homes sell around list price and go pending in about 61 days. A typical 34987 home takes about 113 days and sells about 3% under list.
Why it matters: the gap is roughly 3% of price plus seven weeks of carrying costs. Prep and pricing earn it back.
Redfin Compete Score detail · modeled estimate
100%extreme wind exposure
First Street rates every 34987 property at extreme wind risk, mainly from hurricanes, and 31% at severe flood risk over 30 years.
Why it matters: impact windows, a concrete tile roof and a wind mitigation report lower premiums. Newer Verano homes often have all three.
First Street Foundation via Redfin · 2026 model
$460KVerano 12-month median
Verano's median rose 1% while the wider ZIP fell 4.9%, with about 5.1 months of supply.
Why it matters: the amenity package supports resale. Check the HOA's leasing rules before you plan any seasonal rental income.
Homes.com · trailing 12 months
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By Ann & Jamie Chauss, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury · Updated · Figures carry their source; interpretation lines are ours.
01The 60-Second Overview
PGA Village Verano sits in western Port St. Lucie beside the PGA Golf Club, with homes in ZIPs 34986 and 34987. Tradition's shops are a short drive south, and Crosstown Parkway reaches I-95. Four chapters, fifteen seconds each.
General Development Corporation began selling lots in 1958. Port St. Lucie incorporated on April 27, 1961. The Mets brought spring training in 1988, and the PGA of America established PGA Village in 1996. Kolter released Verano's newest lakeview phase in 2026.
1996
PGA of America establishes PGA Village
Port St. Lucie reached 268,062 residents in 2025, up 30.9% since the 2020 census, across 119 square miles. Verano holds about 1,761 homes, a 55+ Cresswind section, the roughly 40,000 sq ft Club Talavera and a 27-court Pickleball Center.
Homes in 34987 sold at a median of $444,058 in 108 days at 97.5% of list over the three months ending August 2026. Verano's 12-month median was $460,000 at $243 per square foot. First Street rates wind risk Extreme.
$460,000
Verano 12-month median sale
108 days · 97.5% of list · wind risk Extreme
Two Verano homes at the same price can carry very different monthly costs. We verify each of these for a specific home before you commit, usually during the inspection period.
1:00Your next sixty seconds
Sources: City of Port St. Lucie; PGA Village Golf Club; U.S. Census QuickFacts; PGA Village Verano; Kolter Homes; Redfin 34987; Homes.com Verano; First Street, accessed .
Each chart states its window and sample. Two-point charts compare the same three-month window a year apart for ZIP 34987; the Verano charts use the 41 recent sales Redfin lists for the neighborhood, so single homes move them.
Adjust the numbers for your home
Defaults: Verano's $460,000 12-month median price (Homes.com), Freddie Mac's Oct 8, 2026 rate, and Port St. Lucie's 1.32% median effective tax rate. Verano HOA dues typically run $400 to $650 a month; add the exact figure plus homeowners and flood quotes. Set the down payment to 100% for a cash purchase. Estimate only; excludes PMI.
Get A Real Number For A Real HouseHow Port St. Lucie's housing is held, and how exposed the ZIP is to flood, wind, heat and fire over the next 30 years.
Sources: U.S. Census QuickFacts; First Street via Redfin 34987. Wildfire risk is rated Major for 99% of properties. Check FEMA flood maps and get a wind-rated insurance quote for any specific address.
Ten plus years selling Port St. Lucie real estate, with deep specialization inside PGA Village Verano, Astor Creek, and Valencia Riverland. I work the same neighborhoods I live in, so I know which streets face the preserve, which Kolter floor plans hold value, and what homes are actually selling for when the deal closes.
My marketing and PR background sets your listing apart. I build a full plan for every home, from sharp photography and staging guidance to targeted social and broad online exposure.
Your home goes in front of buyers on Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, and Homes.com, plus my own audience across Facebook and Instagram. The goal is simple: the right buyer, the strongest offer, the smoothest close.
Get a Listing PlanBuyers shop with their eyes first. Every listing I represent gets professional photography that shows each room in its best light, so your PGA Village Verano home stands out the moment it hits the market.
From bright kitchens to golf and lake views in Verano, the images are made to stop the scroll and bring buyers to your door.
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The builder sales team works for Kolter, not for you. Before you sign anything, you want someone on your side who knows how lots, options, incentives, and resale value actually play out in this community. That is what we do.
The builder sales team represents Kolter. Their job is to sell the builder's homes at the builder's price, not to protect your interests.
Buyer representation generally does not cost you more when it is handled properly. You get an advocate without adding to your price.
Lot premiums, structural options, design-center upgrades, incentives, deposits, timelines, and resale value all matter, and they add up fast.
Some resale homes already include upgrades that would cost far more to add new, from extended lanais to premium lots and finished landscaping.
Ann and Jamie help you compare new construction against resale so you do not overpay for the wrong model, the wrong lot, or the wrong timeline.
Talk to us before your first sales-center visit. We will help you register correctly and weigh new construction against the best resale options on the market right now.
Both are Kolter communities inside PGA Verano, but they serve different buyers. Here is how the all-ages sections compare to the 55+ Cresswind section at a glance.
| Feature | PGA Verano | Cresswind at PGA Verano |
|---|---|---|
| Age Restriction | All-ages sections | 55+ section |
| Builder | Kolter | Kolter |
| Buyer Profile | Families, retirees, seasonal buyers, golfers | Active adult buyers, retirees, seasonal residents |
| Lifestyle | Resort-style, golf-adjacent, all-ages | More age-targeted active adult lifestyle |
| Best For | Buyers wanting flexibility | Buyers wanting a 55+ environment inside Verano |
| Resale Strategy | Competes against new construction and nearby gated communities | Competes against Valencia, Telaro, Del Webb, Cascades |
PGA Village Verano is the Kolter-built, gated, all-ages lifestyle community on the western side of Port St. Lucie in the 34987 ZIP. Set off PGA Boulevard near the PGA Golf Club, it spans roughly 1,200 acres with an over 40,000 square foot amenity campus called The Club at Verano. The questions below are the ones buyers and sellers ask me most about Verano specifically.
Verano is all-ages with active families across every phase, but the Bella Verde and Bella Verde West sections favor families with school-age kids. They sit closer to The Club at Verano, with parks and the K-8 bus route on Crosstown Parkway. Newer Kolter phases tend to skew slightly older.
Verano falls inside St. Lucie Public Schools. K-8 works by choice zone: Verano is in the Red Zone, with options such as Allapattah Flats, Palm Pointe, West Gate and St. Lucie West K-8. High school for ZIP 34987 is Legacy High School, opened in 2025. Charters such as Renaissance Charter and Somerset College Prep are nearby. Always verify with St. Lucie Public Schools.
Off-peak driving from Verano: West Palm Beach about 50 minutes, PBI Airport about 45 minutes, Stuart about 25 minutes, Vero Beach about 30 minutes, Orlando about 2 hours 30 minutes via Florida's Turnpike. I-95 access at Becker Road and Gatlin Boulevard keeps southbound commutes manageable. Source: Google Maps off-peak estimates, 2026.
The big five within a 15-minute drive: PGA Golf Club (three championship courses), Clover Park (NY Mets spring training), Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, Tradition Square, and the Oxbow Eco-Center. Hutchinson Island beaches are about 20 minutes east via Crosstown Parkway.
HOA dues in PGA Village Verano typically run in the $450 to $650 per month range depending on phase. The fee covers lawn maintenance, gated security, and full access to The Club at Verano: resort pool, indoor lap pool, fitness center, spa, access to the 27-court Pickleball Center, 8 Har-Tru tennis courts, bocce, card room, and on-site restaurant. Golf at PGA Golf Club is a separate optional membership. Always pull the current estoppel for a specific home.
As of there are about 176 homes for sale in Verano, roughly 5.1 months of supply. The 12-month median sale price is $460,000, up 1%, at about $243 per square foot, and floor plan and homesite premium move any single home well above or below it. Across the 34987 ZIP, homes are taking a median 108 days to sell and closing at 97.5% of list price. Check current listings for parcel-specific numbers. Source: Homes.com Verano and Redfin 34987 housing market, accessed October 2026.
PGA Village Verano falls within the St. Lucie Public Schools district. Elementary and middle schools work by choice zone, and the high school is assigned by ZIP code. Below are the public options for Verano plus nearby charters. Confirm each address with the district school locator before you buy, as boundaries shift.
St. Lucie Public Schools
St. Lucie Public Schools
Charter Schools USA
Academica Charter Network
St. Lucie Public Schools
Florida College System
PGA Village Verano sits in the middle of a real lifestyle anchor zone. Tournament golf next door at PGA Golf Club, Mets spring training five minutes away, 20 acres of botanical gardens, and the Atlantic 20 minutes east. Here is the short list I send relocating buyers.
Three championship courses (Wanamaker, Ryder, Dye) sit inside PGA Village next door to Verano. The PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance is the only PGA-owned public golf complex in the U.S.
Spring training home of the New York Mets and the Class A St. Lucie Mets every summer. The 7,160-seat ballpark sits five minutes from PGA Village Verano and is a major draw for relocating Northeast buyers.
About 20 acres along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River with rose, bromeliad, butterfly, and bamboo gardens. Open Tuesday through Sunday, with a $5 suggested donation, and home to the annual GardenFest plant sale.
Walkable downtown with weekly green markets, outdoor concerts, fountains, and 20+ restaurants. Acts as the de facto town center for the western 34987 ZIP.
225-acre nature preserve on the North Fork with boardwalk trails through wet flatwoods, pine scrub, and oak hammock. Free admission, guided weekend walks, and kid-friendly exhibits.
Club Med Sandpiper Bay is the only Club Med in North America. It sits on the St. Lucie River with sailing, tennis academies, and a marina. Now in mid-redevelopment with a Sofitel rebrand underway.
PGA Village Verano's private, over 40,000 sq ft amenity campus: resort pool, lap pool, access to the 27-court Pickleball Center, six Har-Tru tennis courts, two bocce courts, fitness, social hall, and resident-only events.
Twenty minutes east via Crosstown Parkway: barrier-island beaches, sea turtle nesting, the Elliott Museum, and the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center. Buyers' favorite "show me the ocean" day.
PGA Village Verano sits west of I-95 in the 34987 ZIP, with Florida's Turnpike running parallel to the west for straight-shot access north and south. Crosstown Parkway connects Verano to U.S. 1 and the beaches in about 15 minutes. Drive times below are off-peak estimates from PGA Village Verano specifically.
| Destination | Distance | Typical Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Stuart, FL (downtown) | 14 miles | 22 min |
| Vero Beach, FL | 32 miles | 38 min |
| West Palm Beach (downtown) | 45 miles | 52 min |
| Palm Beach International (PBI) | 46 miles | 55 min |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL airport) | 92 miles | 1h 35min |
| Orlando International (MCO) | 118 miles | 1h 55min |
| Miami International (MIA) | 118 miles | 2h 05min |
Source: Google Maps off-peak estimates, accessed . Peak rush hour (7–9 a.m. southbound on I-95) can add 25–40 minutes to West Palm and Fort Lauderdale routes.
Inside the gates, Verano owners share the Club Talavera campus and a 27-court Pickleball Center. Outside them, a Publix named for the community, a Cleveland Clinic hospital and the shops of St. Lucie West and Tradition cover most errands. Here is what sits closest, with sources.
Club Talavera is a campus of about 40,000 sq ft: a fitness center with yoga room and sauna, an indoor Junior Olympic pool, a resort pool with cabanas, and a social center with a theater, card room and billiards. The 27-court Pickleball Center, 8686 SW Appian Way, hosted the first World Pickleball Open in December 2019. Blue Stream Fiber internet and TV are included in the HOA fee.
Sources: PGA Village, Kolter Homes, Feb 2026, Sports Destination Management and Blue Stream FiberPublix at Verano, 9335 SW Commerce Centre Dr, is open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, with a pharmacy at 772-345-9505. Along St. Lucie West Blvd you also have a Walmart Supercenter, Sprouts, Aldi, Walgreens and a CVS with MinuteClinic. The Landing at Tradition adds Target, The Fresh Market, Homesense and PetSmart.
Sources: Publix, Walmart, iExit, I-95 Exit 121 and Kite RealtyCleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital, 10000 SW Innovation Way, opened in December 2013 and had 177 staffed beds by 2023, with a 24/7 emergency department. Main line: 772-345-8100. Closer in, Cleveland Clinic runs a freestanding 24/7 ER at 1095 NW St. Lucie West Blvd, and MD Now urgent care sits at 1730 SW St. Lucie West Blvd.
Sources: Cleveland Clinic, Healthcare Facilities Today, Becker's and MD NowThe closest library is the Pruitt Campus Library at Indian River State College, 500 NW California Blvd in St. Lucie West, open on weekdays. For a full county branch, the Paula A. Lewis Branch, 2950 SW Rosser Blvd, opened in October 2017 as the county's first new library in nearly 20 years, with a Creation Station and reservable study rooms.
Sources: St. Lucie County Library and Lewis BranchSt. Lucie West, just north of Verano, covers dinner without the drive: Tutto Fresco on Reserve Blvd for Italian, Kyle G's Oyster and Wine Bar and Spiro's Taverna on St. Lucie West Blvd, and 121 Bar and Grill on Commerce Centre Dr. Tradition Square adds more. See the full list in Eat & Shop below.
Sources: iExit, I-95 Exit 121 and Visit St. Lucie, accessedClover Park, 31 Piazza Dr, seats 7,160 for Mets spring training and St. Lucie Mets games after a $57 million renovation. The Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens opened in March 2010 on about 20 acres along the North Fork, with a $5 suggested donation. The MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center hosts shows and houses the Florida Sports Hall of Fame.
Sources: MiLB, PSL Botanical Gardens and MIDFLORIDA Event CenterHours, phone numbers and programs change; confirm with each location before you visit. Listings are informational, not paid placements.
Verano sits on the city's western side, close to the old ranch lands where Port St. Lucie keeps its biggest open space. Nearby you have a 3,107-acre city preserve with lakes to paddle, a new neighborhood park with a two-acre dog park, and two large regional parks under way.
Sources: City of Port St. Lucie, Florida State Parks brochure, Florida State Parks, Verano CDD, St. Lucie County and City of Port St. Lucie, accessed .
The city bought these 3,107 acres of old Florida pinelands in 2012, the former ranch of the McCarty family, who farmed pineapples, citrus and cattle. A lake system of more than 300 acres is open for kayaking, canoeing and fishing, with trails for walking, biking and horses and an 18-hole disc golf course.
There are 13 tent sites and 6 RV sites. 12525 Range Line Rd, open 8 a.m. to sunset. Leashed dogs are welcome.
Source: City of Port St. LucieMore than 5,400 acres of freshwater marsh, pine flatwoods and wet prairie run about ten miles from Fort Pierce to Jensen Beach. The park lists more than 17 miles of multi-use trails; the White, Yellow and Blue trails are open now.
2541 SE Walton Rd, open 8 a.m. to sunset every day. Entry is $3 per vehicle, paid by QR code. Construction at the main entrance is limiting access this fall.
Sources: Florida State Parks and park brochureSt. Lucie County and the South Florida Water Management District bought this 225-acre preserve on the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. Boardwalks, walking trails and observation towers wind through the floodplain, with a playscape and picnic areas.
Entry is free, and trails are open sunrise to sunset every day. 5400 NE St. James Dr.
Source: St. Lucie CountyRiverland Paseo Park, 12151 SW Community Blvd, opened in July 2024 on 12 acres with lighted ballfields and a 2-acre dog park split into small, medium and large areas. In St. Lucie West, McChesney Park, 1585 SW Cashmere Blvd, has three fenced dog areas with water fountains, and Winterlakes Park near Torino adds courts, fields and trails.
Two regional parks are on the way. Torino Regional Park broke ground in December 2025 on 195 acres, with a splash pad, pickleball and trails in phase one. Tradition Regional Park, 13120 SW Tradition Pkwy, plans ballfields, a BMX track, trails and a kayak launch.
Sources: City of Port St. Lucie, 2024, Pet-Friendly Port St. Lucie, Torino groundbreaking and Tradition Regional ParkThese are the questions buyers ask once the tour is over. In Verano, one county tax bill carries more than taxes: Community Development District charges and the city's trash fee ride on it too. Rates change every year, so verify current figures with each office before you budget.
One bill combines county, school board, city and district taxes, plus non-ad valorem charges. Median effective rates run about 1.41% in ZIP 34986 and 1.64% in 34987, against 1.32% citywide. Tax Collector: 772-462-1650. Property Appraiser: 772-462-1000.
Sources: Ownwell and Property AppraiserSix districts created in 2005 cover about 3,062 acres and maintain roads, water management and stormwater. Each home pays operations plus bond debt on the tax bill, about $1,160 to $2,030 a year for most FY2027 lots, with bonds retiring between 2037 and 2055. District manager GMS: 954-721-8681.
Sources: Verano #1 CDD, #1 budget and #2 budgetA primary residence qualifies for up to $50,000 off its taxable value; apply between January 1 and March 1. Save Our Homes then caps yearly assessment increases at 3% or inflation, whichever is lower, and portability can move up to $500,000 of that benefit from a prior Florida homestead. Exemptions line: 772-462-1021.
Sources: PASLC exemptions and PASLCBills go out on November 1 and are due by March 31. Paying early earns a discount: 4% in November, 3% in December, 2% in January and 1% in February. Escrowed bills go to your lender. The seller's homestead does not transfer, so a buyer's first full bill can be higher than the seller's.
Source: Florida Statute 197.162FPL serves Port St. Lucie. Florida assigns your electric utility by address, so there is no provider to shop. Start service at fpl.com or call 888-988-8249; outages, 800-468-8243. Summer air conditioning drives most bills, so ask the seller for a year of statements.
Sources: FPL and St. Lucie County EDCThe city's Utility Systems Department serves more than 90,000 customers across 130+ square miles. The deposit is $180 for water and sewer, refunded after 18 months of on-time payments. Call 772-873-6400. Confirm the provider on the seller's last bill before closing.
Sources: New customers and Utility DivisionsVerano's HOA fee includes Blue Stream Fiber: 300/300 Mbps internet, TV with HBO and 200+ channels, 100 hours of cloud DVR, whole-home Wi-Fi and basic home security. Faster tiers are an upgrade; call 772-205-6559.
Source: Blue Stream FiberFCC Environmental Services collects garbage, recycling and yard waste once a week, with bulk pickup monthly. You pay once a year on the tax bill: $482.16 per home for the year that began October 1, 2026. A November 3, 2026 straw poll asks about twice-weekly pickup, which would add at least $131 a year from 2028. Questions: 772-871-1775.
Sources: WQCS, Aug 2026, FCC and CBS12Last updated: . Always confirm current rates, schedules and provider details directly. Verano HOA dues are separate from everything above.
Most relocating buyers look at PGA Village Verano and see a new community. The land underneath, the surrounding golf complex, and the city itself have a longer and more specific story. Here is the short version every buyer should know.
The PGA of America established PGA Village in 1996 as the only PGA-owned and operated public golf complex in the country. The decision anchored the western Port St. Lucie corridor and set the stage for the gated golf communities that followed, including the future PGA Village Verano.
Kolter Homes began development of PGA Village Verano in 2014, planning roughly 1,200 acres of single-family homes inside the existing PGA Village footprint. Verano was designed as an all-ages lifestyle community, an uncommon format for Kolter on the Treasure Coast, with amenity capacity for the full build-out.
Source: Kolter Homes, company site [VERIFY: groundbreaking year]
The over 40,000 square foot Club at Verano opened as the amenity anchor of the community. The campus combines a resort pool, indoor lap pool, fitness center, spa, access to the 27-court Pickleball Center, 8 Har-Tru tennis courts, bocce, card room, and an on-site restaurant. The Club is resident-only and access is bundled with HOA dues.
Source: Community marketing materials [VERIFY: opening year]
"Verano" is Spanish for "summer," a nod to the year-round outdoor lifestyle the community is built around. The naming convention follows Kolter's pattern of warm-climate, Mediterranean-themed branding across its Florida lifestyle communities.
Source: Kolter Homes brand materials
In September 2004, Hurricane Frances (Sept 5) and Hurricane Jeanne (Sept 26) made landfall on Hutchinson Island just east of Port St. Lucie within three weeks of each other, the only time in recorded history two hurricanes hit nearly the same spot in one season. Most post-2005 Florida builds, including all of Verano, reflect upgraded wind code as a result.
Through most of the 20th century, St. Lucie County was Florida's third-largest citrus producer. Citrus greening disease and the 2004 hurricane season wiped out most groves, and the freed-up acreage west of I-95 was rezoned for residential development. That land became Tradition, PGA Village, and eventually PGA Village Verano.
Most of the dining and retail action closest to PGA Village Verano sits in two clusters. Tradition Square and The Landing at Tradition are minutes away on the west side, and St. Lucie West Centre Boulevard sits just east of I-95. Here is the short list I send Verano buyers before their first visit.
Oysters, seafood & wine bar · $$$
Polished seafood and cocktail spot built for date nights and celebrations. The kitchen serves fresh oysters, signature seafood plates, and over 80 wines by the glass. Daily happy hour runs in the bar and lounge.
Manhattan-style steak & seafood · $$$
Chef-driven steakhouse in downtown Tradition with an open-air terrace overlooking Lake Tradition. The menu centers on USDA Prime steaks and fresh seafood, with an in-house butcher and seafood market on site.
Handmade pasta & brick-oven pizza · $$
Laid-back Italian kitchen in Tradition Village Square from the Lamarra family. The team makes pasta from scratch daily using 00 flour, and pairs it with brick-oven pizza, cocktails, and indoor or patio seating.
Latin rotisserie & cocktails · $$
Latin-American rotisserie concept in Tradition from the Kyle Greene group. The kitchen builds its menu around rotisserie chicken, empanadas, and shareable plates, with a full cocktail bar and daily happy hour.
Regional Italian & wine · $$
Regional Italian restaurant and patio grill at the entrance to PGA Village. The menu draws on recipes from Bologna to Naples plus Sicilian family specialties, served alongside an extensive wine list and a large covered patio.
Fire-grilled steakhouse · $$$
Fine-dining steakhouse from the Kyle Greene group, modeled on classic Chicago and New York rooms. Expect aged cuts cooked over fire, craft cocktails, fine wines, and both indoor and al fresco patio seating.
Open-air shopping & dining · $$–$$$
Walkable lifestyle center with Marshalls, ULTA, Five Below, PetSmart, Beall's, plus 15+ casual restaurants. The closest "Saturday afternoon" shopping district to PGA Village Verano.
Walkable downtown · $$
The 34987 ZIP's actual town center: independent boutiques, a weekly green market (Sundays), outdoor concerts, and a central fountain plaza. Most pedestrian-friendly retail block in Port St. Lucie.
Big-box & grocery · $$
St. Lucie West Boulevard is the mile-long retail spine east of I-95. Target, Home Depot, Lowe's, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Best Buy, plus the closest mall-style shopping to PGA Village.
Full-service supermarket · $$
The Florida-staple grocer with the closest, newest, and largest store to PGA Village Verano. Built fresh-foods section, sushi bar, and pharmacy. Most Verano residents' default weekly stop.
Organic & specialty foods · $$$
Closest Whole Foods to Port St. Lucie sits 14 miles south in Stuart. 22 minutes from PGA Village. Worth the drive for the prepared-foods bar, hot bar, and Allegro coffee.
Big-box anchored center · $$
Anchored by Target and TJ Maxx with 20+ smaller storefronts, restaurants, and services. The default everyday-errands stop for buyers living in PGA Village, Castle Pines, or Verano.
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View HomesMost of our buyers are relocating from another state. They meet us on Zoom or a FaceTime walkthrough before they ever see Florida. That means we built a process specifically for the remote, high-information buyer: pre-shot video tours of every PGA Village Verano listing we would recommend, builder floor-plan comparison sheets, lot-premium math worksheets, HOA breakdowns, and a no pressure cadence.
For sellers, the same rigor in reverse: pre-listing prep checklist, professional photo and drone, MLS-optimized copy, and Coldwell Banker Global Luxury distribution that gets your home in front of the qualified out-of-state buyer pool we already work with daily.
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Ann Chauss, PA, of Treasure Coast House Hunters at Coldwell Banker Global Luxury, is a leading choice for PGA Village Verano. Ann and Jamie Chauss live in PGA Verano, and Coldwell Banker Realty ranks Ann the #1 agent in Port St. Lucie and the #1 small team (sold sides) in its SE Florida region. Ann ranked #5 in Florida for 2025 on The Florida 100, is a Certified Golf Community Specialist, and has 251 career sold sides and $128 million in lifetime sales. Whoever you hire should know Verano's resale sections, Kolter's new-construction contracts and agent-registration rules, lot premiums, HOA dues and Club Talavera. Call Ann at 772-732-2800 to talk through your plans.
Most out-of-state buyers we work with complete the purchase remotely. The standard process is: pre-approval (or proof of funds), virtual tour, written FAR/BAR contract with a 10–15 day inspection period, title work through a Florida closing agent, and a remote-notary closing. Florida is a title-state, so attorneys are optional but title insurance is standard. Typical closing timelines are 30–45 days.
Sellers in Florida typically pay 5–6% total in real estate commission (negotiable), plus documentary stamps on the deed at $0.70 per $100 of sale price, title-related charges if seller-paid by local custom, and any HOA estoppel or capital-contribution fees. In St. Lucie County, sellers customarily pay for title insurance on the owner's policy. Closing costs total roughly 7–8% of sale price including commission.
No. PGA Village Verano is all-ages, which is unusual for a Kolter-built lifestyle community on the Treasure Coast. Many neighboring communities such as Valencia Riverland and parts of Astor Creek are 55+. Verano's all-ages status, combined with its resort-style amenities, is one of the main reasons families and younger retirees compare it directly against age-restricted alternatives.
HOA dues in PGA Village Verano are bundled with the community's amenity package and generally run in the $400–$650/month range depending on neighborhood and phase. The fee covers basic lawn maintenance, gated security, the Club at Verano (fitness, pools, tennis, pickleball, bocce), and reserves. Golf at PGA Golf Club is a separate, optional membership. Always pull the current estoppel for the exact figure on any specific home.
As of 2026, the Port St. Lucie market has rebalanced after the 2021–2022 surge. Months of inventory has risen versus the prior cycle, days on market have lengthened, and price reductions are more common, particularly in newer construction segments. Well-priced resale homes in established golf and gated communities continue to move at competitive prices. Source: Realtor.com market data.
The right answer depends on timing, finish preferences, and how much builder incentive is on the table. New construction gives you a warranty and the latest floor plans, but you will pay separately for landscaping, window treatments, and pool, and you will wait 9 to 14 months. Resales are move-in ready, often include upgrades worth tens of thousands, and sometimes come in below replacement cost. We run both options side-by-side on every Verano buyer.
St. Lucie Public Schools assigns elementary and middle schools by choice zone rather than a single school. PGA Village Verano is in the district's Red Zone, whose K-8 options include Allapattah Flats K-8, Palm Pointe K-8, West Gate K-8 and St. Lucie West K-8; families apply to the schools they prefer. For high school, ZIP 34987 is assigned to Legacy High School, which opened in August 2025 off Crosstown Parkway. Verano addresses in ZIP 34986 should be checked with the district's school locator. Nearby charters include Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie and Somerset College Preparatory Academy, and Indian River State College's Pruitt Campus is in St. Lucie West. Confirm any address with Student Assignment at 772-429-3930 before you buy.
Yes, several. Riverland Paseo Park, 12151 SW Community Blvd, opened in July 2024 with a 2-acre off-leash dog park split into small, medium and large areas. In St. Lucie West, McChesney Park, 1585 SW Cashmere Blvd, has three fenced dog areas with water fountains, open 8 a.m. to sunset and free. Winterlakes Park near Torino and Woodland Trails Park also have dog parks. The city requires current licenses and vaccinations. Leashed dogs are also welcome on the trails at McCarty Ranch Preserve. Verano's own pet rules come from the HOA, so ask us to pull them for the section you are considering.
From PGA Village Verano, the drive south on I-95 to downtown West Palm Beach is roughly 45–55 minutes off-peak (about 50 miles). To Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), expect about 45 minutes. Northbound, Vero Beach is approximately 30 minutes, and Orlando is roughly two and a half hours via Florida's Turnpike. Source: Google Maps off-peak estimates.
The Club at Verano includes an over 40,000-square-foot clubhouse, resort-style outdoor pool, indoor lap pool, fitness center, full-service spa, eight Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball courts, bocce courts, a card room, art studio, and on-site restaurant. Golf at the adjacent PGA Golf Club (three courses, including the Wanamaker, Ryder, and Dye courses) is by separate membership.
Yes. PGA Golf Club memberships are independent of HOA dues. Residents of Verano have a separate, optional path to membership that includes initiation costs and annual dues. Pay-as-you-play public access is also available. We walk every golfer through current pricing tiers, transferability, and resale value impact before they make an offer.
PGA Verano is all-ages, amenity-heavy, near PGA Golf Club, and includes both new construction and resale. Astor Creek is a smaller, gated golf community with a more intimate feel and an 18-hole course on-site. Valencia Riverland is GL Homes' 55+ active-adult community along the C-23 corridor with the largest resident-only amenity center of the three. Lot sizes, HOA structures, and resale velocity all differ. That is the comparison we run for clients deciding between them.
Yes. Port St. Lucie offers some of the most affordable single-family inventory on Florida's east coast, with entry-level homes still available under $300,000 in established neighborhoods. First-time buyer programs include FHA, VA, and Florida Hometown Heroes for qualifying buyers. Property taxes are moderate; there's no state income tax. We routinely guide first-time buyers through financing comparisons.
A lot premium is the extra amount a builder charges for a more desirable homesite, such as a water view, preserve view, cul-de-sac, oversized lot, or southern exposure. In PGA Village Verano, lot premiums range from a few thousand dollars to $80,000+ for water-and-preserve combinations. Premiums generally hold their value at resale, but the original premium is not always fully recoverable. We model the math case by case.
Yes, and most of our buyers do. We handle FaceTime/Zoom tours, neighborhood drive-throughs, inspection coordination, vendor introductions, and remote online notary closings. Florida allows fully remote closings, and earnest money is wired to escrow. Our concierge process handles utility setup, insurance shopping, contractor referrals, and key delivery so out-of-state buyers can close without flying down.
Six months out or ready to write an offer next week, the conversation starts the same way: 20 minutes on the phone, your questions, my honest read on the current market. No pressure, no script.
15 pages of real numbers on Kolter floor plans, lot premiums, The Club at Verano amenities, and HOA dues.