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The Cascades at St. Lucie West in Port St. Lucie

The Cascades at
St. Lucie West

Gated 55 and over community · St. Lucie West · Port St. Lucie, ZIP 34986

A gated 55 and over community with HOA-maintained yards and a par-3 course in St. Lucie West.

55 and overHOA-maintained yardsPar-3 golf
Live Market Pulse
43/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
This is an established, amenity-rich age-restricted community where the model, the lot, and the HOA-maintained-yard structure drive value; read the condition on a 2000s home.
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Built fromLive BeachesMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$350K
Median Price
9.1mo
Supply
71days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$196/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"The Cascades is an established, amenity-rich 55 and over community in St. Lucie West: 1,158 gated one-story Levitt and Sons homes built 2000 to 2006, with HOA-maintained yards, a clubhouse around 26,000 square feet, and a par-3 course. The read is the model, the lot, and the maintenance-included structure, walkable to St. Lucie West shopping. Your leverage is reading the condition and matching the home to true Cascades comps."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

The Cascades at St. Lucie West market snapshot (as of June 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $350K ($196 per sq ft), with homes averaging 71 days on market and 9.1 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. Based on 21 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

The Cascades at St. Lucie West is a gated, age-restricted (55 and over) community of 1,158 one-story single-family homes in the St. Lucie West area of Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County (34986), built by Levitt and Sons between 2000 and 2006, with a 24-hour manned guardhouse.

It centers on a clubhouse around 26,000 square feet on a 17.8-acre recreation tract, with a fitness center, a library, a resort-style pool, bocce, lighted tennis, a 9-hole par-3 golf course, and pickleball. Dues are reported to include all yard maintenance, fertilization, and irrigation; confirm the current amount with the association.

The buy here is the model and the lot in a maintenance-included community. Confirm the dues, read the condition, and match the home to true Cascades comps.

Quick Match

Who The Cascades is best for.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a gated 55 and over community with HOA-maintained yards
  • Buyers who value a large clubhouse and par-3 golf
  • Buyers who want a walkable-to-shopping St. Lucie West location
  • Buyers who want one-story homes behind a manned gate

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need an all-ages community
  • Buyers who want new construction with a builder warranty
  • Buyers who want a no-HOA or large-acreage lot
  • Buyers who want a low-dues, low-amenity community
Market Pulse

How The Cascades is performing right now

43/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
9.1Months of supplytight
80Median days on marketdays
5 : 16Under contract vs for salestrong demand
21Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+4%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from BeachesMLS, as of June 13, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current The Cascades listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in The Cascades at St. Lucie West buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in The Cascades

Live MLS inventory for The Cascades at St. Lucie West. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

482 Nw Blue Lake Drive home for sale in The Cascades at St. Lucie WestActive · 30 daysTop listing
$564,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,265 sqft · built 2004
482 Nw Blue Lake Drive, Port St. Lucie, 34986
Strong resaleLakefrontPool
Listed by Atlantic Shores ERA Powered
376 Nw Shoreview Drive home for sale in The Cascades at St. Lucie WestActive · 45 days
$524,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,545 sqft · built 2004
376 Nw Shoreview Drive, Port St. Lucie, 34986
Pool
Listed by Masters Realty Associates
504 Nw Serene Meadow Way home for sale in The Cascades at St. Lucie WestActive · 100 days
$479,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,211 sqft · built 2005
504 Nw Serene Meadow Way, Port St. Lucie, 34986
Renovated
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
108 Nw Lawton Road home for sale in The Cascades at St. Lucie WestActive · 15 days
$449,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,335 sqft · built 2000
108 Nw Lawton Road, Port St. Lucie, 34986
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by Lang Realty
362 Nw Sunview Way home for sale in The Cascades at St. Lucie WestActive · 81 days
$420,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,879 sqft · built 2004
362 Nw Sunview Way, Port St. Lucie, 34986
Strong resaleRenovatedLakefront
Listed by LPT Realty, LLC
486 Nw Blue Lake Drive home for sale in The Cascades at St. Lucie WestActive · 136 days
$399,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,426 sqft · built 2004
486 Nw Blue Lake Drive, Port St. Lucie, 34986
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by Atlantic Shores ERA Powered
396 Nw Springview Loop home for sale in The Cascades at St. Lucie WestActive · 136 days
$399,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,080 sqft · built 2005
396 Nw Springview Loop, Port St. Lucie, 34986
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by Bold Real Estate Group, Inc
305 Nw Springview Loop home for sale in The Cascades at St. Lucie WestActive · 145 days
$390,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,030 sqft · built 2004
305 Nw Springview Loop, Port St. Lucie, 34986
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by Bold Real Estate Group, Inc
330 Nw Shoreview Drive home for sale in The Cascades at St. Lucie WestActive · 79 days
$387,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,080 sqft · built 2004
330 Nw Shoreview Drive, Port St. Lucie, 34986
RenovatedBest value
Listed by The Keyes Company (Tequesta)
416 Nw Sunview Way home for sale in The Cascades at St. Lucie WestActive · 87 days
$380,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,030 sqft · built 2003
416 Nw Sunview Way, Port St. Lucie, 34986
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by LYNQ Real Estate
364 Nw Sunview Way home for sale in The Cascades at St. Lucie WestActive · 96 days
$375,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,661 sqft · built 2004
364 Nw Sunview Way, Port St. Lucie, 34986
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway Florida Realty
348 Nw Toscane Trail home for sale in The Cascades at St. Lucie WestActive · 76 days
$349,900
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,661 sqft · built 2002
348 Nw Toscane Trail, Port St. Lucie, 34986
Renovated
Listed by RE/MAX Gold
171 Nw Lawton Road home for sale in The Cascades at St. Lucie WestActive · 3 days
$349,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,722 sqft · built 2002
171 Nw Lawton Road, Port St. Lucie, 34986
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
407 Nw Granville Street home for sale in The Cascades at St. Lucie WestActive · 6 days
$339,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 2001
407 Nw Granville Street, Port St. Lucie, 34986
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway Florida Realty
454 Nw Lismore Lane home for sale in The Cascades at St. Lucie WestActive · 94 days
$309,900
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,505 sqft · built 2001
454 Nw Lismore Lane, Port St. Lucie, 34986
Strong resaleRenovatedLakefront
Listed by Keller Williams Realty Of The Treasure Coast
445 Nw Lismore Lane home for sale in The Cascades at St. Lucie WestActive · 1 days
$300,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 2002
445 Nw Lismore Lane, Port St. Lucie, 34986
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by Keyes Co
499 Nw Blue Lake Drive home for sale in The Cascades at St. Lucie WestPending · 40 days
$549,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,545 sqft · built 2003
499 Nw Blue Lake Drive, Port St. Lucie, 34986
Listed by RE/MAX Gold
434 Nw Shoreview Drive home for sale in The Cascades at St. Lucie WestPending · 134 days
$439,900
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,211 sqft · built 2005
434 Nw Shoreview Drive, Port St. Lucie, 34986
RenovatedBest value
Listed by Bold Real Estate Group, Inc
394 Springview Loop home for sale in The Cascades at St. Lucie WestPending · 6 days
$353,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,666 sqft · built 2005
394 Springview Loop, Port St. Lucie, 34986
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by Keller Williams Realty Of The Treasure Coast
145 Nw Lawton Road home for sale in The Cascades at St. Lucie WestPending · 76 days
$339,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,722 sqft · built 2002
145 Nw Lawton Road, Port St. Lucie, 34986
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by Keller Williams Realty of PSL
334 Nw Millpond Lane home for sale in The Cascades at St. Lucie WestPending · 104 days
$299,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,768 sqft · built 2004
334 Nw Millpond Lane, Port St. Lucie, 34986
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by ARCHER & CO. REALTY LLC

Active and pending The Cascades listings as of 2026-06-13, priced high to low. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

The Cascades on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from BeachesMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from The Cascades. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

St. Lucie West shopping and dining~5 min · walkable or short drive
Interstate 95~5 min · nearby
Clover Park, Mets spring training~8 min · nearby
Atlantic beaches~30 min · east

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
The Cascades (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • St. Lucie County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

The Cascades is served by St. Lucie County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any The Cascades address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at The Cascades: an established, amenity-rich, maintenance-included 55 and over community in a growing St. Lucie West market. Each item is structural and noted below.

Recent Developments in The Cascades at St. Lucie West

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around The Cascades, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishSt. Lucie West age-restricted demand stays firm, and the maintenance-included structure is a draw. The near-term read is condition on a 2000s housing stock.

Maintenance-included 55 and over structure

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Dues that include yard maintenance and irrigation are a durable draw for active-adult buyers.

Large clubhouse and par-3 golf

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A large clubhouse and on-site par-3 golf anchor the community's appeal.

Walkable-to-shopping St. Lucie West location

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Proximity to St. Lucie West shopping and I-95 is a practical draw.

Established 2000s housing stock

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Homes from 2000 to 2006 vary in updates, so condition drives value.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting The Cascades at St. Lucie West, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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    Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

    The Strategy

    The The Cascades buying strategy.

    If we were buying in The Cascades, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

    1

    Confirm the current dues and what they cover, since they include yard maintenance and irrigation.

    2

    Choose the model and the lot: lake and golf views carry a premium.

    3

    Read the home's condition on a 2000 to 2006 home and any updates.

    4

    Match the home to true Cascades comps, not the community average.

    5

    Confirm the age-restriction rules with the association.

    The Quick Decision
    Best Buy
    An updated one-story home on a lake or golf view
    Biggest Risk
    Underbudgeting updates on a 2000s home
    Best Lot
    A lake or golf-course view over an interior lot
    Smart Timing
    Confirm the current dues and any assessments
    Deep-Dive Intelligence

    The full read, only if you want it.

    The takeaway

    On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

    Community Details at a Glance

    The Cascades at St. Lucie West is a gated, age-restricted (55 and over) community of 1,158 one-story homes by Levitt and Sons, built 2000 to 2006, with a 24-hour manned gate and a clubhouse around 26,000 square feet on a 17.8-acre recreation tract. Amenities include a fitness center, library, resort-style pool, bocce, lighted tennis, a 9-hole par-3 golf course, and pickleball. Dues are reported to include all yard maintenance, fertilization, and irrigation; confirm the current amount with the association.

    The Cascades Homes For Sale

    What your money buys in The Cascades.

    The takeaway

    Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

    Here are the broad resale bands in The Cascades today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

    The Interior Home
    $300K to $337K

    One-story homes on interior lots, the entry into a gated, maintenance-included 55 and over community.

    Lowest entry
    The Lake or Golf Home
    $337K to $410K

    Homes on lake or golf-course views, the core of the resale market here.

    Most inventory
    The Updated Home
    $410K to $480K

    Renovated homes on the best views, the homes that tend to hold value best.

    Strongest resale

    Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

    See Off-Market & Private Listings
    What Your Money Buys

    What ~$350K buys here.

    Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

    $300K to $337K
    The Interior Home
    One-story homes on interior lots, the entry into a gated, maintenance-included 55 and over community.
    $337K to $410K
    The Lake or Golf Home
    Homes on lake or golf-course views, the core of the resale market here.
    $410K to $480K
    The Updated Home
    Renovated homes on the best views, the homes that tend to hold value best.

    Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

    Operator Intelligence

    Renovation & Resale Intelligence

    The factors that actually move value in The Cascades, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

    15-Second Take
    • Renovation math decides the deal
    • Better lots and views resell strongest
    • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
    • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
    Proprietary Data

    The renovation premium.

    Updated homes ask about 6% more per square foot than original-condition homes, and they tend to sell faster. In an all-resale market, condition is the single biggest swing in value, which is why reading the renovation math is the whole game.

    Asking price per square foot
    Renovated$208
    Original$197
    Median days on market
    Renovated88
    Original45

    From current The Cascades listings (renovated 6, original 15); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

    Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
    Operator Note

    The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

    Lot Value

    The lot premium.

    On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

    Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
    Operator Note

    Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

    Resale Strength Scorecard

    How well The Cascades holds value.

    Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

    No CDD on the tax billStrong
    Central Intracoastal West locationStrong
    Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
    $30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
    All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

    Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

    Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
    Operator Note

    The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

    5 Mistakes Buyers Make in The Cascades

    15-Second Take
    • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
    • Misjudging the renovation budget
    • Overpaying for an interior lot
    • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
    • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

    The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

    The Cascades at St. Lucie West1

    Calling the listing agent

    The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

    The Cascades at St. Lucie West2

    Misjudging the renovation math

    A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

    The Cascades at St. Lucie West3

    Overpaying for an interior lot

    A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

    The Cascades at St. Lucie West4

    Underbudgeting the carrying costs

    Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

    The Cascades at St. Lucie West5

    Skipping the systems check

    An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

    “

    The gate, the clubhouse, and the maintained yards are in every listing. The deal turns on the model, the lot, and condition.

    Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
    Momentum Intelligence

    Momentum Buy Score.

    Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

    8.2A- · Buy Score
    Resale Strength8.2/10
    Renovation Risk6.6/10
    Location Efficiency8.2/10
    Long-Term Defensibility8.2/10
    Carrying Cost Advantage8.2/10

    Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

    Momentum Housing Intelligence

    Why our read on The Cascades is different.

    Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live BeachesMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

    Live BeachesMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
    Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.
    About the analyst · Our methodology

    Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

    Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

    Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

    Value ($/sqft)
    $261 value$401 premium
    GolfLake / waterPreserveInterior

    Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from BeachesMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

    15-Second Take
    • Golf, lake, and preserve lots hold value best
    • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
    • The lot cannot be renovated, the house can
    • Premium homesites resell faster
    • ~3% asking premium for premium lots today

    In a built-out club community, the lot is the resale insurance

    The houses can be renovated, but the lot and view cannot. Golf frontage, lakefront, and preserve lots consistently command higher premiums and resell faster than interior lots backing to another home. The premium you pay for a great homesite is the discount you avoid when you sell.

    The mistake is paying an estate price for a base interior lot. We help buyers spot which homesites carry real, durable premiums and which are dressed-up interiors, so your money lands where the market will give it back.

    Strongest resaleGolf frontage and lakefront homesites at The Cascades at St. Lucie West

    Golf & lakefront lots

    Open views over the course or the 26 community lakes. The scarcest, most in-demand homesites; they command the highest premiums and resell fastest.

    Strong resalePreserve-backing homesites at The Cascades at St. Lucie West

    Preserve lots

    Backing to protected preserve means privacy with no rear neighbor. A consistent favorite that holds value well above a standard interior lot.

    Moderate resaleCul-de-sac and larger interior homesites at The Cascades at St. Lucie West

    Cul-de-sac & larger lots

    Less traffic, more yard, and an easy walk to the club for some streets. A real but smaller premium that depends on the street and parcel size.

    Value tierStandard interior homesites at The Cascades at St. Lucie West

    Standard interior lots

    The most affordable way through the gates, and the best renovation value. Just do not pay a golf or lake price for one, this is where buyers most often overpay.

    Relative resale strength by lot and view, illustrative of how The Cascades homesites trade. The exact premium depends on the specific home, the view, and the street.

    The 15-Second Verdict

    The Cascades in 15 seconds.

    Best forBuyers who want a gated 55 and over community with HOA-maintained yards and a par-3 course.
    Biggest advantageA clubhouse around 26,000 square feet and maintenance-included yards walkable to shopping.
    Biggest riskCondition on a 2000s housing stock and confirming the dues.
    Sweet spotAn updated one-story home on a lake or golf view.
    Avoid ifYou need an all-ages, no-HOA, or low-dues community.

    HOA, CDD & Fees

    15-Second Take
    • Gated 55 and over community
    • HOA-maintained yards and irrigation
    • Clubhouse around 26,000 square feet
    • 9-hole par-3 golf and lighted tennis
    • Walkable to St. Lucie West shopping

    Dues are reported to include all yard maintenance, fertilization, and irrigation; confirm the current amount and exactly what it covers for a specific home with the association.

    Reported to cover yard maintenance, fertilization, irrigation, the manned gate, common areas, and the amenities; confirm the schedule per home.

    Run Your Numbers

    Tools for a The Cascades buy.

    Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

    Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxSt. Lucie County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in The Cascades.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.
    The takeaway

    Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

    Selling in The Cascades

    Price it to the model and the lot, not the Zestimate.

    If you are selling in The Cascades, the right list price comes from recent comparable 55 and over sales matched to your model, lot, and condition, not an automated estimate.

    Momentum listings (YTD)
    97.98%
    Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
    Market average (YTD)
    96.73%
    The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
    Momentum days on market
    64 days
    Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
    Market days on market
    72 days
    The broader metro median over the same period.

    Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

    In The Cascades, condition and view decide your number

    Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Lake Charles, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

    What is your The Cascades home worth?

    Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in The Cascades matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

    See the full The Cascades at St. Lucie West home value & selling guide, recent comps, fees, and 2026 timing →

    Real comps, not a Zestimate.

    Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

    Median sale prices in The Cascades at St. Lucie West year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

    The Cascades at St. Lucie West Market Scorecard

    Strong seller's market

    The Cascades at St. Lucie West is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,099,999, and homes go under contract in about 68 days.

    2.2
    Months supply
    $1,099,999
    Median list
    $847,500
    Median sold
    $321
    Per sqft
    68
    Days on mkt
    7/6/39
    Active/Pend/Sold

    Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

    Zoom out for the wider market: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard.

    Live data: BeachesMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is The Cascades at St. Lucie West a gated community?
    Yes. The Cascades at St. Lucie West is a gated community; confirm the current access arrangement with the listing.
    What type of homes are in The Cascades at St. Lucie West?
    The Cascades at St. Lucie West is characterized by one-story single-family homes in a gated, 55 and over community of 1,158 homes by Levitt and Sons, with HOA-maintained yards. Confirm the specifics of any individual home with the listing.
    Who built The Cascades at St. Lucie West?
    The Cascades at St. Lucie West is associated with Levitt and Sons, built 2000 to 2006, per third-party sources. Confirm the builder and year for a specific home.
    Does The Cascades at St. Lucie West have an HOA?
    Yes. Dues are reported at dues are reported to include all yard maintenance, fertilization, and irrigation; confirm the current amount with the association. Treat that as reported and confirm the current amount and what it covers for a specific home.
    Does The Cascades at St. Lucie West have a CDD fee?
    No CDD has been confirmed here; confirm the CDD status per parcel with the listing.
    What amenities does The Cascades at St. Lucie West offer?
    Reported amenities include a clubhouse around 26,000 square feet on a 17.8-acre recreation tract, a fitness center, a library, a resort-style pool with a poolside bar, bocce, basketball, lighted tennis, a 9-hole par-3 golf course, and pickleball. Confirm current amenity access and any associated fees with the listing.
    Where is The Cascades at St. Lucie West located?
    The Cascades at St. Lucie West is in Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County, Florida (34986). It sits in the St. Lucie West area of Port St. Lucie near I-95, walkable to St. Lucie West shopping.
    Is The Cascades at St. Lucie West a good place to buy?
    The Cascades at St. Lucie West offers a gated 55 and over community of one-story homes with HOA-maintained yards and a par-3 course in St. Lucie West. The right read is a comparable-sales analysis on a specific home; this is not a guarantee of future value.
    How is the market in The Cascades at St. Lucie West?
    Inventory here is limited, so a single sale can move the averages. Read current pricing as context and lean on the comparable-sales analysis for a specific home.
    What is there to do near The Cascades at St. Lucie West?
    The Cascades at St. Lucie West puts everyday shopping, dining, and major roads within a short drive; see the commute section for approximate drive times, and confirm your real commute at your real departure time.
    Should I use the listing agent to buy in The Cascades at St. Lucie West?
    No. The listing agent works for the seller. Having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make on a purchase here.
    How do I sell a home in The Cascades at St. Lucie West?
    The right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's size, condition, and location, not an automated estimate. We build the case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.
    Are there new listings in The Cascades at St. Lucie West before they hit the portals?
    We track The Cascades at St. Lucie West inventory from the live feed and can flag homes as they come available. Tell us your budget and timeline and we will send matches.
    The Verdict

    Should you buy in The Cascades?

    An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

    Buyers who want a gated 55 and over community with HOA-maintained yardsExcellent fit
    Buyers who value a large clubhouse and par-3 golfExcellent fit
    Buyers who want a walkable-to-shopping St. Lucie West locationExcellent fit
    Buyers who want one-story homes behind a manned gateExcellent fit
    Buyers who need an all-ages communityProbably not
    Buyers who want new construction with a builder warrantyProbably not
    Buyers who want a no-HOA or large-acreage lotProbably not
    Buyers who want a low-dues, low-amenity communityProbably not

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    The Cascades at St. Lucie West median home price history from 2012 to 2026, chart by Momentum Realty
    Median sale price in The Cascades at St. Lucie West, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
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