The Cascades at St. Lucie West vs Veranda Preserve
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 | Veranda Preserve |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $350K | $453K |
| Price per sq ft | $168 | $207 |
| Avg days on market | 80 days | 77 days |
| Months of supply | 3.3 mo | 1.1 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 44 | 44 |
The verdict
Veranda Preserve carries the higher median price — about 29% above The Cascades at St. Lucie West. Homes in Veranda Preserve sell faster (77 days on market vs 80). Veranda Preserve is the tighter market on inventory (1.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
| The Cascades at St. Lucie West | Veranda Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Lucie County, FL | St. Lucie County, FL |
| City / area | Port St. Lucie | Port St. Lucie |
| ZIP | 34983, 34984, 34986 | 34984, 34987 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 27 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 13 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 | Veranda Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 4 |
| Under contract | 6 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $300K to $565K | $378K to $565K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: The Cascades at St. Lucie West homes for sale · Veranda Preserve homes for sale.
Price history, year by year
| Year | The Cascades at St. Lucie West median | Veranda Preserve median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $395K (21 sales) | $478K (12 sales) |
| 2025 | $368K (20 sales) | $410K (60 sales) |
| 2026 | $355K (26 sales) | $419K (50 sales) |
Since 2024, The Cascades at St. Lucie West's median sale price is -10% and Veranda Preserve's is -12% — The Cascades at St. Lucie West has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| The Cascades at St. Lucie West | Veranda Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.1% | 95.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 48% |
| Typical sold home | 1,895 sq ft | 2,032 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 | Veranda Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 $453K). Sellers get a faster sale in Veranda Preserve (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 Veranda Preserve more expensive than The Cascades at St. Lucie West?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Veranda Preserve is $453,000 versus $350,000 in The Cascades at St. Lucie West, about 29% higher.
Which has appreciated more, The Cascades at St. Lucie West or Veranda Preserve?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -10% in The Cascades at St. Lucie West and -12% in Veranda Preserve (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Veranda Preserve — sellers there received 95.7% 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 · Veranda Preserve homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.