Central Park vs Veranda Preserve
Two St. Lucie communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-06-13.
| Metric | Central Park | Veranda Preserve |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $492K | $434K |
| Price per sq ft | $213 | $210 |
| Avg days on market | 77 days | 44 days |
| Months of supply | 3.4 mo | 1.5 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 47 |
The verdict
Central Park carries the higher median price — about 13% above Veranda Preserve. Homes in Veranda Preserve sell faster (44 days on market vs 77). Veranda Preserve is the tighter market on inventory (1.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Central Park | Veranda Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Lucie County, FL | St. Lucie County, FL |
| City / area | Port St. Lucie | Port St. Lucie |
| ZIP | 34987 | 34984, 34987 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 29 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 15 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 | Veranda Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 6 |
| Under contract | 11 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $395K to $581K | $383K to $567K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 2 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Central Park homes for sale · Veranda Preserve homes for sale.
Price history, year by year
| Year | Central Park median | Veranda Preserve median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $535K (34 sales) | $478K (12 sales) |
| 2025 | $489K (39 sales) | $410K (60 sales) |
| 2026 | $471K (34 sales) | $419K (50 sales) |
Since 2024, Central Park's median sale price is -12% and Veranda Preserve's is -12% — the same pace.
How each one trades
| Central Park | Veranda Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.1% | 95.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 88% | 48% |
| Typical sold home | 2,212 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.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Veranda Preserve is the lower entry point (median $434K vs $492K). Sellers get a faster sale in Veranda Preserve (44 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 Veranda Preserve?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Central Park is $492,000 versus $434,000 in Veranda Preserve, about 13% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Central Park or Veranda Preserve?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -12% in Central Park and -12% in Veranda Preserve (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 95.7% in Veranda Preserve.
Go deeper on each: Central Park homes, photos & schools · Veranda Preserve homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.