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Lakewood Park

Lakewood Park

Located in St Lucie County

$314,926 Average Value
$219 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Nature and a slower pace draw homebuyers to Lakewood Park

Lakewood Park offers a tranquil living experience along Florida's Treasure Coast. It’s known for its many lakes, rural surroundings and diverse subdivisions that appeal to buyers at any stage of life, whether you’re looking for your first home or a place to retire. With peaceful preserves, the island-dotted Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean all within reach, residents here spend most of their time outdoors. While big shopping trips require a drive, there are a few retailers and local restaurants close to home, and U.S. Route 1 makes for easy commutes to places like Downtown Fort Pierce, just 10 miles away.

Indrio Savannahs Preserve is a nice location for lakeside walks or picnics in Lakewood Park.
Indrio Savannahs Preserve is a nice location for lakeside walks or picnics in Lakewood Park.
Lakewood Park homes sit along the golf course.
Lakewood Park homes sit along the golf course.
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Classic Florida home styles in a rural-like setting

With homes from the 1950s through today, the neighborhood features a wide range of housing options from manufactured homes and midcentury ranch-style homes to coastal-inspired bungalows. Some subdivisions are known for their distinct styles, such as the gated Portofino Shores community, which features Spanish eclectic designs. Others are sought after for their amenities, such as Holiday Pines, home to Island Pines Golf Club. If you’re looking for waterfront property, many homes here are on small lakes. “It’s got 25 lakes and multiple parks and a good amount of wildlife. So, it feels like an insulated, wooded, rural community, but it’s nestled between your metropolitan amenities,” says Jim Fisher, a Realtor with LPT Realty who is the top listing agent for the community and raised his family here.

The majority of homes in Lakewood Park are ranch-style homes.
The majority of homes in Lakewood Park are ranch-style homes.
There are parts of Lakewood Park that have beautiful coastal homes.
There are parts of Lakewood Park that have beautiful coastal homes.
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Price points vary from entry-level condos to higher-end homes

The median sale price is around $330,000, which is less than the median in Vero Beach but higher than the median in Fort Pierce. Here’s how home prices break down by type:

  • Condos typically fall in the mid-$100,000s.
  • Manufactured homes range from under $10,000 to nearly $80,000.
  • Detached homes start in the lower $100,000s and can reach the lower $800,000s.
Some subdivisions have mandatory POAs or HOAs or are age- or deed-restricted.

A row of single-family homes with attached garages.
A row of single-family homes with attached garages.
Lakewood Park has clean streets and well-manicured lawns.
Lakewood Park has clean streets and well-manicured lawns.
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Public and private school options near Lakewood Park

Lakewood Park is in the St. Lucie Public Schools system. The district, featuring traditional and magnet schools, offers open enrollment, which allows students to attend a school of choice. Nearby options include Lakewood Park Elementary, Forest Grove Middle and Fort Pierce Westwood Academy, which offers a college prep program. There are also private options, such as Vero Classical School, about 7 miles away, and Saint Anastasia Catholic School, less than 9 miles away.

Lakewood Park Elementary School offers a student-teacher ratio of 17:1.
Lakewood Park Elementary School offers a student-teacher ratio of 17:1.
Fort Pierce Westwood High School receives a  B-minus from Niche.
Fort Pierce Westwood High School receives a B-minus from Niche.
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Outdoor activities and everyday conveniences are close to home

From recreation to shopping and dining, there is plenty to do within Lakewood Park. During your free time, you may:

  • Golf, swim or play tennis at Spanish Lakes Country Club
  • Play disc golf, soccer and baseball at Lakewood Park Regional Park
  • Hike along the Great Florida Birding Trail in Indrio Savannahs Preserve
  • Shop at Butterfield Hardware, Dollar General or Bealls
  • Dine at Bearded Brothers Taphouse & Eatery or Nino’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
If you’re looking for more adventure, Blue Cypress Recreation Area, known for its bass fishing, and Hutchinson Island North, featuring white sand beaches and several state parks, are a short drive away.

Play some golf at publicly accessible Island Pines Golf Club.
Play some golf at publicly accessible Island Pines Golf Club.
A football game in progress at Lakewood Park Regional Park.
A football game in progress at Lakewood Park Regional Park.
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I-95 and U.S. Route 1 are close by for daily commutes

Driving to nearby cities for work is part of the lifestyle here, and the community sits conveniently between Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 1. “People are commuting to Fort Pierce, to Vero Beach. Some go to Port Saint Lucie, and some hop on I-95 and go even farther south,” Fisher says. Fort Pierce and Vero Beach are about 10 miles away, or 15 to 25 minutes. Port St. Lucie is about 20 miles away, or 25 to 40 minutes.

Storms happen, but major flooding has been rare

Flooding and hurricanes are realities of coastal living, but according to the First Street Foundation, Lakewood Park’s flood risk is minor. Only two major flooding events have occurred since 2004, most recently with Hurricane Matthew in 2016. “Whenever there are storms, the community bands together,” says Fisher, who partnered with Bearded Brothers Taphouse & Eatery to feed families for free after Hurricane Milton spawned a devastating tornado outbreak in 2024. “We fed over 150 families … a lot of people were suffering from power outages and didn’t have food,” he says.

A row of waterfront properties in a new subdivision.
A row of waterfront properties in a new subdivision.
Lakewood Park Indrio Savannah preserve offers multiple wildlife observation areas
Lakewood Park Indrio Savannah preserve offers multiple wildlife observation areas
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What it’s like to be a part of the Lakewood Park community

If you decide to move to Lakewood Park, you’ll find a welcoming, hard-working community. “It’s diverse. You’ve got young families, retirees and first-time homebuyers. A lot of people are working-class, blue-collar people or tradespeople,” Fisher says. “It’s a non-pretentious neighborhood. It’s very laid back. If you want to be chummy with your neighbors, you can be. If you want to stay to yourself, you can. No one will bother you.” He adds that people often come together to celebrate the holidays. “They’ll do Christmas parades with golf carts. It feels like a slice of old Florida that you can retreat to when you’re done with all the exciting activities in Fort Pierce,” Fisher says.

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Area Facts

Number of Homes
21
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1992
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,414
Significantly below the national average
1,932
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,267

Open Houses

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Lakewood Park Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
1
Median Rent
$2,400
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,350
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,350

Demographics

Total Population
13,161
Median Age
48
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.3%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$52,712
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$65,489

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
84.9%
College Graduates
19.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.6%
% Population in Labor Force
53.3%
Below the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
54°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

40 / 100

Somewhat walkable

Walkability®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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