Downtown Fort Pierce
North 2nd Street and Orange Avenue are full of exciting restaurants
Downtown Fort Pierce has a growing dining scene, and residents often head to Orange Avenue and North 2nd Street to visit the wealth of locally owned restaurants. One favorite is Thirsty Turtle Seagrill, a small Florida chain with an extensive menu that includes fresh fish, fried shrimp, sandwiches and other favorites. “Their wings are amazing. It’s one of my favorite places to eat in Fort Pierce,” Coley says. When residents need groceries, they head to Route 1 to Aldi and Publix. Other national retailers like Family Dollar, Walgreens and Dollar Tree dot Route 1, and the rest of the neighborhood’s shopping is found at the local boutiques along North 2nd Street. Residents also have quick access to the Fort Pierce Farmers’ Market, held every Saturday morning year-round next to the Kilmer branch of the St. Lucie County Library. The market features about 70 vendors selling fresh meat and produce, jams, juices and more.
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Condos, bungalows and estates are available
Several large condo complexes on the Indian River offer amenities like rooftop pools, clubhouses and, of course, water views. The Island House complex is farther inland, so prices are more affordable, and residents can access a pool and clubhouse. Prices range from $135,000 for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit inland to $690,000 for three bedrooms and three bathrooms overlooking the river. Those looking for a single-family home can find a mix of compact two- and three-bedroom bungalows and large island estates with four bedrooms, sitting on acre lots. Most homes fall within a price range of $220,000 to $400,000, while the large estates generally sell around $2 million. Regarding crime, Downtown Fort Pierce is slightly higher than the national average, scoring a 6 out of 10 on the CAP Index.
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Old Fort Park offers water views and lots of shade
Old Fort Park was once the home to the Ais tribe and then the location of the Fort Pierce Army base during the Second Seminole War. Today, it is a peaceful green space along the banks of the Indian River, covered in sabal palmettos and mossy oaks, where residents go to sit in the shade. Nearby Pinewood Park has more amenities, including a playground, tennis courts and a gazebo.
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The Art Walk is a popular regular event
Local art fans stay active thanks to the Art Walk, held every third Friday of the month. Local art galleries open, and visitors enjoy artwork from local artisans, live music and even drum circles. The annual Highwaymen Celebration Weekend happens every February and invites attendees to learn more about the group of local Black landscape artists who supported themselves with their work during the segregated 1950s.Fort Pierce Westwood Academy is the only STEAM magnet high school in the area
Kids often start their education at St. Lucie Elementary School, which has a C-minus on Niche, then head to Dan McCarty Middle School, which has a C. From there, they often head to Fort Pierce Westwood Academy: The WEST Prep Magnet, which is the only STEAM magnet high school in the area and has a B-minus on Niche. It serves almost 2,000 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 22-to-1. There is one preparatory school and various faith-based schools in the area for families considering private education for their kids.
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Route 1 and I-95 get residents where they need to go
Route 1 runs through the neighborhood and connects residents to nearby St. Lucie. To travel to large southern cities like West Palm Beach and Miami, about 65 and 130 miles away, residents head just outside the neighborhood and hop on Interstate 95.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Todd Peters
Todd Peters
Weichert Realtors-Sunshine Properties
(772) 919-9293
61 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Fort Pierce
$158,000 Price
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Erica Batista
Erica Batista
LPT Realty, LLC
(561) 220-6282
42 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Fort Pierce
$160,000 Price
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Todd Murphy
Todd Murphy
Real Estate of Florida
(772) 773-1804
19 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Fort Pierce
$225,000 Price
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Ann Marie Green
Ann Marie Green
Supreme Global Realty LLC
(772) 281-5102
58 Total Sales
4 in Downtown Fort Pierce
$15K - $115K Price Range
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Justin Dube
Justin Dube
Dale Sorensen Real Estate Inc.
(772) 494-2761
41 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Fort Pierce
$472,500 Price
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Ordelia Argueta
Ordelia Argueta
Responds QuicklyA&A INTERNATIONAL REALTY GROUP LLC
(772) 303-3569
64 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Fort Pierce
$154,900 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
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Parks in this Area
Old Fort Park
- Trails
Horatio Grisby Sr Athletic Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Lawnwood Sport's Complex
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Tennis
Lincoln Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Pool
- Tennis
Pinewood Park
- Tennis
- Playground
Gazebo Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downtown Fort Pierce | US |
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| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Fort Pierce Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Fort Pierce, Fort Pierce sell after 129 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Fort Pierce, Fort Pierce over the last 12 months is $428,000, down 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$465,000
Median Sale Price
$428,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$339,450
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$299,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$621,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
42
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-30%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$296
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,731
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,463
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,241
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,042
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
895
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 211am - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,345 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 767 Sq Ft
- 2050 Oleander Blvd
- Unit 2-104
- Fort Pierce, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,933
Median Age
38
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$30,707
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$40,065
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
68.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
7.6%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.2%
% Population in Labor Force
58.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
54°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
69
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
72
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Fort Pierce
A Sunrise City bedroom community between the country and the coastline
South Beach
A Sebastian-Vero beach community providing bars and restaurants
Fort Pierce North
Suburban community about 4 miles from Downtown Fort Pierce
Saint Lucie Village
A little town on the Intracoastal Waterway just minutes from the ocean
Hutchinson Island North
Quiet beach community on Florida’s east coast
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