Sandhill Crossing
Wetland neighborhood with old Florida charm
Many listings in Sandhill Crossing offer access to the Indian River or one of the many creeks that run through the community. Some listings belong to planned communities, like Spanish Lakes Golf Village, a 55+ mobile-home community, but many exist independently. Sandhill Crossing preserves old Florida charm with lush green lawns, palm trees, tile roofs and brightly colored homes. Most listings here are mobile homes or bungalows, though some larger, often Spanish-influenced luxury estates occasionally hit the market. The median sales price here is about $315,000. Mobile homes go for under $100,000, and prices get as high as $3 million for custom-built luxury estates. Buyers should expect to spend $200,000 to $300,000 for a two- to three-bedroom single-family home.
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Sandhill Crossing students attend Schools of Distinction
Students in Sandhill Crossing attend St. Lucie Public Schools, starting with Village Green Environmental Studies School before continuing to Southport Middle School and Port St. Lucie High School. All three schools received B-minuses on the educational review site Niche. In 2022, the global school improvement organization Cognia recognized each of these schools as a School of Distinction, a title awarded to less than 100 schools nationwide.Savannas Preserve State Park and sunsets at Jensen Beach
Sandhill Crossing contains two nature preserves, Savannas Preserve State Park and Walton Scrub Preserve, and three city parks, Elk's Park Recreation Area, Rotary Park and Woodstork Trail Neighborhood Park. Savannas Preserve State Park is largely undeveloped land that takes up most of the eastern half of Sandhill Crossing. It preserves an all-natural Florida that resembles what early pioneers would have seen. The park's wetlands are popular for fishing, kayaking and canoeing, and the park contains over 17 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Rangers here also host guided walks and canoe trips. The Walton Scrub Preserve borders the Indian River Lagoon and contains many threatened and endangered plant species that only exist in this scrub. Its half-mile self-guided interpretive trail allows visitors to explore the ecosystem at their own pace. City parks like Elk's Park Recreation Area and Rotary Parks are great spots to find playgrounds and picnic tables, and Woodstork Trail Neighborhood Park contains Hillmoor Lake, which has a 1.27-mile trail for hiking and biking around it, as well as fitness stations and spots for shoreline fishing. The closest beach to Sandhill Crossing is Jensen Beach Park, just across the Indian River. Locals love how quiet, well-maintained and not crowded this public beach is. They like the free parking close to the beach, lifeguards on duty, chairs available for rental and the best sunset views in town.
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Beer flights, baked goods and the best Mexican food in town
Sandhill Crossing has plenty of eateries that are popular amongst residents across Port Saint Lucie. Casa Amigos Authentic Mexican Restaurant is the best-known restaurant in the neighborhood, serving Mexican staples like nachos and fajitas alongside an extensive margarita menu. St. Lucie Draft House and Side Door Brewing Company are also popular picks, the former serving wings in a pub setting and the latter being known for its beer flights, with all its beer brewed in-house. El Patio de Los Domis Food Truck, which serves Dominican fare, is the go-to spot for food on the go, though there are picnic tables beside the truck for those who'd like to eat there. On every possible occasion, locals find excuses to order desserts from Treasure Coast Bakery, which serves the best cookies and cakes in town. There's a Publix at the center of Sandhill Crossing, so everyone has access to groceries, and there's a Walmart and a Sam's Club on the neighborhood's south end.Unwind in the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens
About two miles west of Sandhill Crossing, the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens hosts ongoing events like plant sales, jazz nights, a Horticulture How-To Series and yoga and tai chi in the gardens. Port St. Lucie Parks & Recreation also offers community programming, like fitness classes for adults and sports for kids, and seasonal events like a holiday light show at Christmas time. On the second Thursday of every month from October through April, Port St. Lucie Parks & Recreation hosts River Nights, a night of free live music at Veterans Park at Rivergate. Only a mile west of the neighborhood, the Morningside Branch Library allows residents to get to know their neighbors through regular meetups at book clubs, story times, gardening classes, writers' workshops and a ukulele club.Hospitals within Sandhill Crossing
U.S. Highway 1 runs through Sandhill Crossing, which residents can take to get up and down Florida's Atlantic Coast. Port Saint Lucie's medical district is within Sandhill Crossing, so residents have easy access to resources like the HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital, Port St. Lucie Children's Health and various other specialized facilities. The closest airport to Sandhill Crossing is the Vero Beach Regional Airport, about 24 miles north of the neighborhood. Port Saint Lucie's Area Regional Transit (ART) provides public transportation with eight bus routes and door-to-door transit options for eligible residents.
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Written By
Ellen Daly
Photography Contributed By
Daniele Giuseppe Del Gaudio
Video By
Curtis Newkirk
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Eleonora Sari
Eleonora Sari
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Services
(561) 375-2961
128 Total Sales
1 in Sandhill Crossing
$335,000 Price
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Bea Sallabi
Bea Sallabi
Compass Florida LLC
(561) 231-6385
68 Total Sales
1 in Sandhill Crossing
$225,000 Price
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Kasia D'auria
Kasia D'auria
RE/MAX of Stuart
(772) 210-3529
96 Total Sales
5 in Sandhill Crossing
$120K - $325K Price Range
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Alex Fink
Alex Fink
Illustrated Properties LLC (Co
(561) 621-4872
122 Total Sales
1 in Sandhill Crossing
$260,000 Price
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Nina Paul
Nina Paul
Illustrated Properties
(561) 220-5662
45 Total Sales
1 in Sandhill Crossing
$305,000 Price
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Chris Junker
Chris Junker
RE/MAX Crown Realty
(772) 758-2295
240 Total Sales
1 in Sandhill Crossing
$234,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Elks Lodge Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Parking Lot
River Place Park
Green River Park
- Fishing
- Parking Lot
Woodstork Trail Hillmoor Lake Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Trails
Rotary Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Savannas Preserve State Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Fishing
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sandhill Crossing | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sandhill Crossing Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sandhill Crossing, Port Saint Lucie sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Sandhill Crossing, Port Saint Lucie over the last 12 months is $340,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$349,900
Median Sale Price
$340,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$360,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$249,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$174,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
466
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$233
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
8,305
Number of Homes for Sale
194
Median Year Built
1989
Months of Supply
5.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,573
Below the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,325
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,056
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
763
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jul 2711am - 3pm
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Saturday, Jul 2612 - 3pm
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Saturday, Aug 212 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
30,334
Median Age
48
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$48,616
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$61,354
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92%
College Graduates
21.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.7%
% Population in Labor Force
52.6%
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®
28
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8
/ 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.
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