The Cascades at St. Lucie West vs Central Park
Two St. Lucie communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-11.
| Metric | The Cascades at St. Lucie West | Central Park |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $350K | $492K |
| Price per sq ft | $168 | $213 |
| Avg days on market | 80 days | 77 days |
| Months of supply | 3.3 mo | 3.4 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 44 | 28 |
The verdict
Central Park carries the higher median price — about 41% above The Cascades at St. Lucie West. Homes in Central Park sell faster (77 days on market vs 80). The Cascades at St. Lucie West is the tighter market on inventory (3.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| The Cascades at St. Lucie West | Central Park | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Lucie County, FL | St. Lucie County, FL |
| City / area | Port St. Lucie | Port St. Lucie |
| ZIP | 34983, 34984, 34986 | 34987 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 27 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 29 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| The Cascades at St. Lucie West | Central Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 8 |
| Under contract | 6 | 11 |
| Asking prices today | $300K to $565K | $395K to $581K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: The Cascades at St. Lucie West homes for sale · Central Park homes for sale.
Price history, year by year
| Year | The Cascades at St. Lucie West median | Central Park median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $410K (26 sales) | $490K (3 sales) |
| 2024 | $395K (21 sales) | $535K (34 sales) |
| 2025 | $368K (20 sales) | $489K (39 sales) |
| 2026 | $355K (26 sales) | $471K (34 sales) |
Since 2023, The Cascades at St. Lucie West's median sale price is -13% and Central Park's is -4% — Central Park has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| The Cascades at St. Lucie West | Central Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.1% | 97.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 88% |
| Typical sold home | 1,895 sq ft | 2,212 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| The Cascades at St. Lucie West | Central Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Windmill Point | not reported |
| Middle | Manatee Academy K-8 | not reported |
| High school | Fort Pierce Central | not reported |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, The Cascades at St. Lucie West is the lower entry point (median $350K vs $492K). Sellers get a faster sale in Central Park (77 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Central Park more expensive than The Cascades at St. Lucie West?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Central Park is $492,000 versus $350,000 in The Cascades at St. Lucie West, about 41% higher.
Which has appreciated more, The Cascades at St. Lucie West or Central Park?
From 2023 to 2026 the median sale price rose -13% in The Cascades at St. Lucie West and -4% in Central Park (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Central Park — sellers there received 97.1% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.1% in The Cascades at St. Lucie West.
Go deeper on each: The Cascades at St. Lucie West homes, photos & schools · Central Park homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.