$516,409Average Value$261Average Price per Sq Ft96Homes For Sale
Waterfront-living North of the St. Lucie River
Located in eastern Port St. Lucie, Sandpiper Bay offers a resort lifestyle for those traveling through and permanent residents. Known as the 'Home of the Botanical Gardens,' Sandpiper Bay offers abundant outdoor recreation from the scenic Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens to fishing and kayaking on the nearby St. Lucie River. While the community is home to the 4-star all-inclusive Sandpiper Bay Resort, locals here enjoy the benefits of this enclave year-round. With immediate access to U.S. Route 1, Sandpiper Bay offers a lush landscape rich with recreation and quick commutes to everyday essentials or the historic Stuart downtown area. “The community offers a variety of housing options from those neighboring the golf course to those along the river — also shopping is just minutes away from Sandpiper Bay,” says Peter Iandoli, Real Estate Agent at Re/Max of Stuart with over 20 years of experience selling in the area.
Sandpiper Bay offers great outdoor and waterfront access.
Take a walk through the expansive St Lucie Botanical Gardens in Sandpiper Bay.
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Mediterranean coastal homes and traditional ramblers
Sandpiper Bay features a range of housing options from traditional ramblers and newly constructed contemporary styles to coastal homes with Mediterranean influence and multi-family townhouses. While a few townhouses and condominium complexes can be found in Sandpiper Bay, most residences are single-family properties built in the 1970s and 80s. Sandpiper Bay comprises several subdivisions, some gated like Ballantrae and Rivella, while others like South Port St Lucie are not gated. Homeowners Associations are commonplace in this community but not universal. With a median sales price of $430,000, price points here can range from the high $200,000s for a townhouse to upwards of $4,000,000 for a four-bedroom riverfront property. Waterfront homes along the river often feature backyard docks with private water access and are subject to increased price points here. Homes here often feature carports and screened-in-ground pools and are typically fronted by spacious manicured yards with enough room for a few palm trees and tropical flora. “Sandpiper Bay attracts a range of buyers from first-timers to families with larger lots reaching upwards of half an acre compared to other neighborhoods within the area,” says Iandoli.
Many of the larger homes with larger lots are of the Mediterranean style.
A large amount of homes in Sandpiper Bay are Traditional ramblers, classic Florida designs.
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Kayak or fish along the St. Lucie River
With St. Lucie River nearby, locals can spend time paddling in a kayak or fishing off The Boardwalk, which stretches from Tom Hooper Park to the boat ramps and pavilion at Veterans Park at Rivergate. Also, residents here take advantage of the vibrant installations and scenic greenery at Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, which neighbors the community along the riverbank. Visitors can explore Floridian habitats from the wet flatwoods to the mangrove fringe for free. Spanning half a mile, the gardens offer sights of butterflies, hummingbirds and a wide variety of orchids and bamboo. Golf enthusiasts are in luck with the Saints Golf Course nearby, offering an 18-hole layout for St. Lucie County residents to enjoy a discounted membership rate. The course is open to the public for varying daily rates and tee times throughout the week. Visitors can spend time on the course or perfect their swing at the driving range or at lessons offered to adults and junior golfers.
It's easy to get on the water near Sandpiper Bay and enjoy a jetski ride on the river.
Take a walk or fish on the boardwalk right on the St Lucie Rive in Sandpiper Bay.
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Sandpiper Bay resort offers sporting facilities such as tennis, soccer and more.
The Sandpiper Bay Resort
Overlooking the St. Lucie River, the Sandpiper Bay Resort offers a European-style all-inclusive experience for a family-friendly stay in southern Florida. The resort is a recreational hub for a seemingly endless amount of opportunities from watersports and athletic courts to dining and spa. Visitors have the choice of water or garden views and can indulge in their choice of pools, sandy beaches and dining options depending on the selected package.
Shopping at Treasure Coast Square
Residents here shop at Treasure Coast Square, which offers a variety of department stores and retailers to choose from, like Macy’s, JCPenney and Dillard’s. While groceries and other everyday essentials are available at stores like Walmart, Sam’s Club and Publix near the community. When dining in the area, locals head to family-owned Babalu's Cuban Café for savory Cuban cuisine and fresh bread made in-house every morning. For a more relaxed dining experience, check out Miller's Ale House for bar bites and a large selection of beer on-tap. Or check out Florida-based La Perrada del Gordo Port Saint Lucie for gourmet fast food and Colombian-inspired burgers.
Dillard's has what you need for a more beautiful lifestyle in Sandpiper Bay.
Enjoy a delicious sandwich at Babalu's Cuban Cafe by Sandpiper Bay, they make their own bread.
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Education at St. Lucie Public Schools
Students in Sandpiper Bay can attend schools like Morningside Elementary, Southport Middle and Port St. Lucie High School, all three of which earned a ranking of B-minus or higher from the educational review site, Niche. Morningside Elementary School serves over 600 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, while Southport Middle School offers elective options like Drama, Band and Physical Education among traditional academic courses. Port St. Lucie High School offers an advanced curriculum with 5 Advanced Placement (AP) courses for higher education preparation. Private institutions like Christ Lutheran School and The Pure Academy are also common here.
Port St Lucie High School earns a B minus from Niche, just a short drive from Sandpiper Bay.
Morningside elementary school is located in Sandpiper Bay, earning a B plus on Niche.
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Transportation and nearby healthcare in Sandpiper Bay
Sandpiper Bay is situated between Southeast Port St. Lucie Boulevard and Route 1 providing residents with easy access to Port St. Lucie and neighboring areas like Lyngate and North River Shores. When seeking public transit, Sandpiper Bay riders can start their ride on bus route 4, which operates along Southeast Port St. Lucie Boulevard and stops throughout the community. For those seeking to travel longer distances, the Treasure Coast International Airport (FPR) is only 20 miles away from Sandpiper Bay. When seeking healthcare, residents can visit HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital just 3 miles from Sandpiper Bay. With Sandpiper Bay featuring a subtropical climate, flooding is more likely and preventative measures like electing in the National Flood Insurance Program are recommended.
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Sandpiper Bay Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sandpiper Bay, Port Saint Lucie sell after 82 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Sandpiper Bay, Port Saint Lucie over the last 12 months is $432,500, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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