The Cascades at St. Lucie West vs Tidewater
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 | Tidewater |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $350K | $299K |
| Price per sq ft | $171 | n/a |
| Avg days on market | 78 days | n/a |
| Months of supply | 3.7 mo | 0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 42 | 0 |
The verdict
The Cascades at St. Lucie West carries the higher median price — about 17% above Tidewater.
Where each one is
| The Cascades at St. Lucie West | Tidewater | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Lucie County, FL | St. Lucie County, FL |
| City / area | Port St. Lucie | Fort Pierce |
| ZIP | 34983, 34984, 34986 | 34949, 34982 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 29 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 16 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 | Tidewater | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 13 | 0 |
| Under contract | 7 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | - |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: The Cascades at St. Lucie West homes for sale · Tidewater homes for sale.
How each one trades
| The Cascades at St. Lucie West | Tidewater | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.1% | 97.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 49% |
| Typical sold home | 1,895 sq ft | 1,485 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 | Tidewater | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Windmill Point | Savanna Ridge |
| Middle | Manatee Academy K-8 | Northport K-8 |
| High school | Fort Pierce Central | Port St. Lucie |
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, Tidewater is the lower entry point (median $299K vs $350K).
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 The Cascades at St. Lucie West more expensive than Tidewater?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in The Cascades at St. Lucie West is $350,000 versus $299,000 in Tidewater, about 17% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Tidewater — sellers there received 97.2% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.1% in The Cascades at St. Lucie West.
What high schools serve The Cascades at St. Lucie West and Tidewater?
Listings in The Cascades at St. Lucie West most often report Fort Pierce Central; listings in Tidewater report Port St. Lucie. 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 · Tidewater homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.