Moving to Fort Pierce, Florida: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-09, the median home sold in Fort Pierce, Florida over the last 12 months went for $311,000 (213 closings across 29 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $189 per square foot for a median 1,509-sq-ft home built around 2005. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 75 days, and with 185 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 10.4 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 93% of their original asking price. That median is 23% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Fort Pierce
Three price points from 150 recent Fort Pierce closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $275,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,485 sq ft, built around 2022 (35 sales).
- Around $311,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,503 sq ft, built around 2023 (54 sales).
- Around $390,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,780 sq ft, built around 2005 (27 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Fort Pierce
Take the median $311,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,607/month. St. Lucie County’s typical total millage is 22.85 mills, so after the $50,000 homestead exemption the property tax is roughly $5,965/year ($497/month) for a new owner — the seller’s capped bill on the listing will be lower and is not your number. Citizens Property Insurance’s average premium in St. Lucie County is about $2,332/year; private-market quotes vary with roof age and wind mitigation. 88% of current Fort Pierce listings carry an HOA, with a median of $155/month where one applies. All in, budget on the order of $2,454/month to own the median Fort Pierce home including a typical HOA.
For the full worksheet — taxes by scenario, the homestead exemption, and how the Save Our Homes cap works after year one — see the St. Lucie County property tax guide and our home insurance by county map.
Where people are buying: Fort Pierce’s most active communities
The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.
| Community | Sales (12 mo) | Median | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidewater | 43 | $299,000 | 47 |
| Seagrove | 41 | $350,000 | 20 |
| High Point Of Fort Pierce Condominium | 37 | $115,000 | 75 |
| Waterstone | 32 | $310,750 | 100 |
| Celebration Pointe | 12 | $303,900 | 139 |
| Maravilla Estates | 12 | $320,000 | 12 |
| Monte Carlo Country Club | 10 | $493,500 | 97 |
| Mariner Bay | 7 | $440,000 | 81 |
Fort Pierce by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 34982 (52 sales, median $272,400), 34951 (39 sales, median $361,324), 34949 (21 sales, median $410,000), 34981 (14 sales, median $330,000), 34947 (14 sales, median $297,900).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 55% were single-family homes, 31% townhomes or villas, and 14% condos. New construction accounted for 33% of closings, led by Waterstone, Tidewater, Seagrove. The housing stock skews mixed: 33% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 19% before 1980.
Getting around from Fort Pierce
Measured from the center of Fort Pierce’s recent sales: Melbourne is about 48 miles; West Palm Beach is about 53 miles; Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 91 miles; Fort Lauderdale is about 91 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.
Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify
School assignments change; check the St. Lucie County school grades page for the district’s current grades, and confirm zoning for a specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use St. Lucie County’s typical millage of 22.85; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Insurance uses Citizens’ St. Lucie County average of $2,332/year; a wind-mitigation inspection and roof age can move a private quote a long way in either direction.
Fort Pierce: the case for and against
What works in Fort Pierce’s favor
- prices run 23% below the statewide median in our coverage
- about 10.4 months of supply gives buyers room to negotiate
- 33% of sales are new construction, so builder incentives and warranties are part of the market
- no state income tax, and Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits assessment growth once you homestead
What to plan for
- 88% of listings carry an HOA (median $155/month)
- property taxes reset to your purchase price, so never budget off the seller’s bill
Your Fort Pierce relocation toolkit
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Fort Pierce communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are St. Lucie County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.