The Cascades at St. Lucie West vs Lake Charles
Two St. Lucie communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | The Cascades at St. Lucie West | Lake Charles |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $350K | $408K |
| Price per sq ft | $171 | $208 |
| Avg days on market | 78 days | 94 days |
| Months of supply | 3.7 mo | 5.1 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 42 | 49 |
The verdict
Lake Charles carries the higher median price — about 17% above The Cascades at St. Lucie West. Homes in The Cascades at St. Lucie West sell faster (78 days on market vs 94). The Cascades at St. Lucie West is the tighter market on inventory (3.7 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| The Cascades at St. Lucie West | Lake Charles | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 13 | 21 |
| Under contract | 7 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $269K to $565K | $275K to $850K |
| 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 · Lake Charles homes for sale.
Price history, year by year
| Year | The Cascades at St. Lucie West median | Lake Charles median |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $174K (3 sales) | $198K (29 sales) |
| 2015 | $206K (10 sales) | $201K (66 sales) |
| 2016 | $209K (15 sales) | $220K (63 sales) |
| 2017 | $262K (22 sales) | $220K (71 sales) |
| 2018 | $249K (31 sales) | $225K (75 sales) |
| 2019 | $279K (23 sales) | $240K (51 sales) |
| 2020 | $255K (25 sales) | $240K (60 sales) |
| 2021 | $300K (33 sales) | $308K (66 sales) |
| 2022 | $399K (27 sales) | $372K (68 sales) |
| 2023 | $410K (26 sales) | $393K (55 sales) |
| 2024 | $395K (21 sales) | $392K (48 sales) |
| 2025 | $368K (20 sales) | $400K (39 sales) |
| 2026 | $355K (26 sales) | $380K (51 sales) |
Since 2014, The Cascades at St. Lucie West's median sale price is +104% and Lake Charles's is +92% — The Cascades at St. Lucie West has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| The Cascades at St. Lucie West | Lake Charles | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.1% | 94.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,895 sq ft | 1,863 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 32 (cold) | 23 (cold) |
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 | Lake Charles | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Windmill Point | Windmill Point |
| Middle | Manatee Academy K-8 | Manatee Academy K-8 |
| High school | Fort Pierce Central | St. Lucie West Centennial |
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 $408K). Sellers get a faster sale in The Cascades at St. Lucie West (78 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 Lake Charles more expensive than The Cascades at St. Lucie West?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lake Charles is $408,000 versus $350,000 in The Cascades at St. Lucie West, about 17% higher.
Which has appreciated more, The Cascades at St. Lucie West or Lake Charles?
From 2014 to 2026 the median sale price rose 104% in The Cascades at St. Lucie West and 92% in Lake Charles (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve The Cascades at St. Lucie West and Lake Charles?
Listings in The Cascades at St. Lucie West most often report Fort Pierce Central; listings in Lake Charles report St. Lucie West Centennial. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: The Cascades at St. Lucie West homes, photos & schools · Lake Charles homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.