Central Park vs Tidewater
Two St. Lucie communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-06-13.
| Metric | Central Park | Tidewater |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $492K | $315K |
| Price per sq ft | $213 | $190 |
| Avg days on market | 77 days | n/a |
| Months of supply | 3.4 mo | 0.0 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 41 |
The verdict
Central Park carries the higher median price — about 56% above Tidewater.
Where each one is
| Central Park | Tidewater | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Lucie County, FL | St. Lucie County, FL |
| City / area | Port St. Lucie | Fort Pierce |
| ZIP | 34987 | 34949, 34982 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 29 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 11 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
| Central Park | Tidewater | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 0 |
| Under contract | 11 | 3 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | - |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Central Park homes for sale · Tidewater homes for sale.
How each one trades
| Central Park | Tidewater | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.1% | 97.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 88% | 49% |
| Typical sold home | 2,212 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
| Central Park | Tidewater | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Savanna Ridge |
| Middle | not reported | Northport K-8 |
| High school | not reported | 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 $315K vs $492K).
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 Tidewater?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Central Park is $492,000 versus $315,000 in Tidewater, about 56% higher.
Go deeper on each: Central Park homes, photos & schools · Tidewater homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.