$585,665Average Value$269Average Price per Sq Ft7Homes For Sale
Convenient Port St. Lucie neighborhood comprised of 90% homeowners
Southbend Lakes is a primarily residential neighborhood on Port St. Lucie's eastern side that surrounds the many canals and tributaries reaching out from the St. Lucie River. Residents are drawn to the community’s proximity to water and nature, wide range of home prices, and mix of HOA and non-HOA communities. "I call it the best-kept secret in Port St. Lucie," says Judith Sekscenski, a resident and associate broker with EXIT Twoandahalfmen Realty. “There’s nowhere else I’d rather live.” Southbend Boulevard is the neighborhood’s main artery, providing easy access to thoroughfares that lead to bigger metros like Miami and Ft. Lauderdale. "We're close to Florida's Turnpike, so it's easy for them to get down south for work or family," Sekscenski says.
Tesoro Club and Veranda Gardens among the gated HOA neighborhoods
Tesoro Club, on the neighborhood’s south side, is one of the more notable gated communities. Homes line the fairways of two golf courses, so much of the community is designed for golf carts. Most homes are Mediterranean-style New Traditionals with three or four spacious bedrooms, open floor plans, top-of-the-line appliances and backyard pools with golf course or water views. Lawns are typically around a half-acre and neatly landscaped. Homes don't go on the market often, but when they do, prices usually range from $1 million to $1.5 million. Quarter-acre lots are available in the community for those looking to build custom homes, with prices ranging from the low $200,000s to the mid $300,000s. Higher-priced lots sit along the golf course. Tesoro Club’s HOA fees can be more than $600 a month. “It’s a beautiful community, but it can be expensive to live there,” Sekscenski says.
Close to Tesoro Club is Veranda Gardens, a growing, 55-plus gated community featuring a range of recently built, New Traditional-style homes. They typically offer three or four bedrooms and range in price from the low $400,000s to the high $600,000s, with higher-priced homes featuring custom upgrades and water views.
In the neighborhood's north section are residences without homeowners associations, some of which sit on the curve of the St. Lucie River, and other, smaller gated communities. Three- and four-bedroom Spanish-eclectic and Minimal Traditional builds are most common, with prices ranging from the low $300,000s to the high $700,000s. The most expensive homes usually overlook the St. Lucie River canal. Regarding crime, Southbend Lakes has a 2 out of 10 on the CAP Index, two points lower than the national average.
Luxury oversized homes are available in the Tesoro community in Southbend Lakes.
Southbend Lakes features unique private home communities like Tesoro Club.
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Jessica Clinton Park is a go-to for its big playground
Residents in Tesoro Club can pay a membership fee to access the two golf courses and the swim and racquet club, which offers nine tennis courts, 11 pickleball courts and a junior Olympic-sized pool. Jessica Clinton Park, a public green space off Southbend Boulevard, is popular for a central playground that's accessible to kids of all abilities. The park also offers basketball and tennis courts, an outdoor gym and baseball fields that buzz with excitement on game nights. Residents can also head to Spruce Bluff Preserve, a passive park with two walking trails through scrubby flatwoods and vast freshwater marshes.
Neighborhood friends enjoying a basketball game in Southbend Lakes.
Tesoro community has luxury amenities in Southbend Lakes.
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Port St. Lucie High students can enroll in career and technical programs
St. Lucie Public Schools lets parents choose which schools their children attend. Students can start their education at Bayshore Elementary School for prekindergarten through fifth grade. From there, they can go to Southport Middle and Port St. Lucie High. All three schools have a B-minus rating on Niche. The high school offers career and technical education programs that allow students to gain marketable skills in areas such as building-construction technologies, automotive maintenance and light repair, and TV production. The district also has virtual, charter and magnet schools.
Port Saint Lucie High School is very close to Southbend Lakes.
Bayshore Elementary School serves students from Southbend Lakes.
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Retail and dining at the Shoppes at Veranda Falls
Residents can get groceries at Publix, located in the Shoppes at Veranda Falls in the southwest corner of the neighborhood. The small shopping center also contains a few restaurants, including Oak & Ember, a local steakhouse with all-day happy hour specials. There is more shopping and dining just outside the neighborhood, near Southwest Port St. Lucie Boulevard and Florida’s Turnpike; the Shoppes at Victoria’s Square has a Winn-Dixie and restaurants serving a variety of cuisines, including Mexican, Caribbean, Asian and Puerto Rican.
Grocery shopping at Publix is very convenient, close to Southbend Lakes.
A delicious dinner is priceless at the Oak & Ember Steakhouse in Southbend Lakes.
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Florida's Turnpike is conveniently close
Residents get around by car, and with Florida’s Turnpike running along the neighborhood’s west side, they have easy access to Orlando, about 135 miles away. South of the neighborhood, the turnpike also connects to Interstate 95, which then connects to West Palm Beach and its international airport, both about 45 miles away.
The Florida Turnpike connects Southbend Lakes with other cities.
Southbend Lakes has direct access to the Florida Turnpike.
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Parks in this Area
Turtle Run Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Shepard Park
Tom Hooper Family Park
Whispering Pines Park
Jessica Clinton Park
Pioneer Park
Southbend Lakes Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southbend Lakes, Port Saint Lucie sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Southbend Lakes, Port Saint Lucie over the last 12 months is $349,900, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This two-story townhome showcases a contemporary open design among the first-floor kitchen, dining room and living room to promote seamless transitions between spaces. Through sliding glass doors is a terrace for outdoor relaxation. Upstairs caters to all three bedrooms, including the spacious owner's suite complemented by an adjoining bathroom and oversized walk-in closet. Prices, dimensions and
2018 CBS 3Bed + Office 2Bath 2 Car Garage with long lake views. Screen Enclosed Gas Heated swimming pool with paver patio. Island Kitchen features 36” Espresso cabinets, 3CM granite counters, Stainless Steel appliances, walk-in pantry, tile backsplash, newer gas range, bar area with beverage cooler, crown molding, pendant lighting & large title floors. Special features include Impact Windows,
Beautifully upgraded Whitestone model on a private preserve lot in one of the area's top gated communities. Built in 2021, this smart home features impact windows, plantation shutters, widened driveway, and extended garage. Thoughtful layout offers a first-floor primary suite and upstairs junior suite--perfect for a teen, guests, or multigenerational living. Enjoy golf cart rides to Publix,
Welcome Home to this beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath home located in Veranda Gardens! Everything has been upgraded from the floor to the ceiling. Including 12x24 floor tile throughout, upgraded shower tile, quartz countertops, custom closet features, attic fan, attic stairs to pendant lighting, fans and blinds throughout! IMPACT WINDOWS & Hurricane rated glass front door. Some exterior features
Seller Will Have New Roof Installed at Closing With Accepted Offer 3.5% Assumable Mortgage Available! Stunning 3BR/3BA CBS pool home on OVERSIZED, FENCED, CORNER lot in Southbend Lakes. This amazing home features an oversized kitchen w/ granite counters, luxury vinyl flooring, custom accent wall w/ electric fireplace, bonus room that can be used as office, nursery, hobby room, or 4th bedroom,
Beautiful, spacious 3/3 + Den in the resort-style community of Veranda Gardens. This two-level gem is filled with natural light and designed for comfort and entertaining. The main floor features an open Kitchen, Living, and Dining area, Sunroom, Home Office, Master Suite with Tray Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Ensuite Bath with Granite Counters, Dual Sink & Shower, Guestroom, Full Bath, and
Welcome to This Stunning Brand-New 3 Bed, 3 Bath, w/ Den, 2 Car Garage CBS Home, Never-Lived-In, Designed Exclusively for Active Adults 55+. This 2,032 Sq. Ft. Single-Story Home Offers a Modern Open-Floor Plan, Perfect for Effortless Living and Entertaining. The Great Room and Dining Room Lead to a Covered Patio Perfect for Indoor-Outdoor Living, While the Kitchen Is Designed for Ease of Use and
Brand New 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Home with Lake View + Flex Room! This stunning 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom residence includes a versatile flex room, perfect for an office, gym, or guest space. Enjoy serene lake views from your covered patio, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Inside, you'll find a gourmet kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry, and soft-close cabinets. The
BRAND NEW 2-STORY - 3BED/2.5 BATH. OPEN DESIGN TOWNHOME IN VERANDA LANDING. THE NEWLYDEVELOPED GATED COMMUNITY BY LENNAR IN PORT ST. LUCIE. AMOUNT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, WITH SSAPPLIANCES GE PACKAGES. INCLUDED A SMOOTH TOP RANGE AND QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS. TILE FLOORS. THEOPEN-CONCEPT DESIGN PROVIDES AMPLE NATURAL LIGTH THROUGHOUT THE HOME. FAMILY FRIENDLYATMPOSPHERE. THE COMMUNITY IS
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,039
Median Age
54
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
34%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$99,097
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$128,938
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.3%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.2%
Advanced Degrees
14.2%
% Population in Labor Force
47.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
63''
Average Winter Low Temperature
56°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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