Kings Isle vs Veranda Preserve
Two St. Lucie communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-17.
| Metric | Kings Isle | Veranda Preserve |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $222K | $453K |
| Price per sq ft | $172 | $207 |
| Avg days on market | 67 days | 99 days |
| Months of supply | 4.7 mo | 0.8 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 51 | 44 |
The verdict
Veranda Preserve carries the higher median price — about 104% above Kings Isle. Homes in Kings Isle sell faster (67 days on market vs 99). Veranda Preserve is the tighter market on inventory (0.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Kings Isle | Veranda Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Lucie County, FL | St. Lucie County, FL |
| City / area | Port St. Lucie | Port St. Lucie |
| ZIP | 34952, 34953, 34986 | 34984, 34987 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 28 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
| Kings Isle | Veranda Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 20 | 3 |
| Under contract | 5 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $196K to $380K | $378K to $565K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Villa | Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Kings Isle homes for sale · Veranda Preserve homes for sale.
Price history, year by year
| Year | Kings Isle median | Veranda Preserve median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $257K (23 sales) | $478K (12 sales) |
| 2025 | $275K (29 sales) | $410K (60 sales) |
| 2026 | $250K (28 sales) | $419K (50 sales) |
Since 2024, Kings Isle's median sale price is -3% and Veranda Preserve's is -12% — Kings Isle has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Kings Isle | Veranda Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 91.5% | 95.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 48% |
| Typical sold home | 1,538 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
| Kings Isle | 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, Kings Isle is the lower entry point (median $222K vs $453K). Sellers get a faster sale in Kings Isle (67 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 Kings Isle?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Veranda Preserve is $453,000 versus $222,000 in Kings Isle, about 104% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Kings Isle or Veranda Preserve?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -3% in Kings Isle 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 91.5% in Kings Isle.
Go deeper on each: Kings Isle homes, photos & schools · Veranda Preserve homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.