Central Park vs Tradition
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 | Tradition |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $492K | $325K |
| Price per sq ft | $213 | $176 |
| Avg days on market | 77 days | 88 days |
| Months of supply | 3.4 mo | 6.2 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 111 |
The verdict
Central Park carries the higher median price — about 51% above Tradition. Homes in Central Park sell faster (77 days on market vs 88). Central Park is the tighter market on inventory (3.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Central Park | Tradition | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Lucie County, FL | St. Lucie County, FL |
| City / area | Port St. Lucie | Port St. Lucie |
| ZIP | 34987 | 34953, 34986, 34987 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 29 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 58 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 | Tradition | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 57 |
| Under contract | 11 | 17 |
| Asking prices today | $395K to $581K | $274K to $1.34M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Central Park homes for sale · Tradition homes for sale.
Price history, year by year
| Year | Central Park median | Tradition median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $490K (3 sales) | $410K (132 sales) |
| 2024 | $535K (34 sales) | $398K (129 sales) |
| 2025 | $489K (39 sales) | $395K (105 sales) |
| 2026 | $471K (34 sales) | $380K (144 sales) |
Since 2023, Central Park's median sale price is -4% and Tradition's is -7% — Central Park has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Central Park | Tradition | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.1% | 94.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 88% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,212 sq ft | 1,955 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 | Tradition | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Windmill Point |
| Middle | not reported | Manatee Academy K-8 |
| High school | not reported | 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, Tradition is the lower entry point (median $325K 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 Tradition?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Central Park is $492,000 versus $325,000 in Tradition, about 51% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Central Park or Tradition?
From 2023 to 2026 the median sale price rose -4% in Central Park and -7% in Tradition (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 94.2% in Tradition.
Go deeper on each: Central Park homes, photos & schools · Tradition homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.