Tidewater vs Veranda Preserve
Two St. Lucie communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-31.
| Metric | Tidewater | Veranda Preserve |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $315K | $453K |
| Price per sq ft | $190 | $207 |
| Avg days on market | n/a | 61 days |
| Months of supply | 0.0 mo | 1.2 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 41 | 39 |
The verdict
Veranda Preserve carries the higher median price — about 44% above Tidewater.
Where each one is
| Tidewater | Veranda Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Lucie County, FL | St. Lucie County, FL |
| City / area | Fort Pierce | Port St. Lucie |
| ZIP | 34949, 34982 | 34984, 34987 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 11 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
| Tidewater | Veranda Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 0 | 4 |
| Under contract | 3 | 4 |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 2 |
| Property types listed | - | Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Tidewater homes for sale · Veranda Preserve homes for sale.
How each one trades
| Tidewater | Veranda Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.2% | 95.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 49% | 48% |
| Typical sold home | 1,485 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
| Tidewater | Veranda Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Savanna Ridge | not reported |
| Middle | Northport K-8 | not reported |
| High school | Port St. Lucie | 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, Tidewater is the lower entry point (median $315K vs $453K).
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 Tidewater?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Veranda Preserve is $453,000 versus $315,000 in Tidewater, about 44% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Tidewater — sellers there received 97.2% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.7% in Veranda Preserve.
Go deeper on each: Tidewater homes, photos & schools · Veranda Preserve homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.