Portofino Shores vs Tidewater
Two St. Lucie communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Portofino Shores | Tidewater |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $304K | $315K |
| Price per sq ft | $172 | $196 |
| Avg days on market | 83 days | n/a |
| Months of supply | 5.3 mo | 0.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 42 |
The verdict
Tidewater carries the higher median price — about 4% above Portofino Shores.
Where each one is
| Portofino Shores | Tidewater | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Lucie County, FL | St. Lucie County, FL |
| City / area | Fort Pierce | Fort Pierce |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 19 sampled homes outside a flood zone | not enough parcels sampled |
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
| Portofino Shores | Tidewater | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 11 | 0 |
| Under contract | 4 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | - |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Portofino Shores homes for sale · Tidewater homes for sale.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Portofino Shores | Tidewater | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Weatherbee | Savanna Ridge |
| Middle | Dan Mccarty | Northport K-8 |
| High school | Fort Pierce Westwood Academy | 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, Portofino Shores is the lower entry point (median $304K vs $315K).
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 Tidewater more expensive than Portofino Shores?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Tidewater is $315,000 versus $304,000 in Portofino Shores, about 4% higher.
What high schools serve Portofino Shores and Tidewater?
Listings in Portofino Shores most often report Fort Pierce Westwood Academy; listings in Tidewater report Port St. Lucie. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Portofino Shores homes, photos & schools · Tidewater homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.