Driftwood Manor
Homes for Sale in Fort Pierce, FL
All 841 homes for sale in Fort Pierce, FL · median $315,000 · 198 homes for sale in 34982 · St. Lucie County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Photo via Beaches MLS
As of September 2026, the MLS records 34 closed sales in Driftwood Manor in Fort Pierce, FL since 2002, the most recent in May 2026. Recorded prices across those 34 sales ran from $101,500 to $510,000 (median $259,000), on homes of 1,778 to 2,908 sq ft. Across Fort Pierce as a whole, 675 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $319,000, 76 median days on market, with 344 homes for sale today. At that median and St. Lucie County's FY2025-26 rate of 22.85 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,920 ($4,940 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, FL · ZIP 34982 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 46 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1977–2002 (median 1987.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,174 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | None |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 100% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. 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; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Driftwood Manor key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/driftwood-manor, data as of September 20, 2026.
Driftwood Manor is a small pocket in Fort Pierce with no HOA amenities identified in the current MLS data, so price here is set by the house itself — condition, updates, lot, and roof/systems age — rather than by any shared clubhouse, pool, or gated entry. That means the spread between a tired listing and a renovated one can be wide, and comps have to be read house by house.
With a thin closings window to work from, this is a low-volume market where a single sale can skew the read. Buyers should not assume the last number they saw is the market; sellers should not price off a neighbor's list price. Both sides win by pricing to actual, verified condition.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Driftwood ManorHomes for Sale in Fort Pierce, FL right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
A modest, amenity-free enclave in Fort Pierce within St. Lucie County and the coastal Beaches feed — the value proposition here is the individual home and its location, not community facilities.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 22 homes in Driftwood Manor that have changed hands since 2009, built between 1977 and 2001 (median 1985), with a median living area of about 2,295 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: BeachesMLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Driftwood Manor is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a detached home with no HOA dues cutting into their monthly budget
- Value-focused buyers willing to take on updates in exchange for a condition-based price
- Coastal-access buyers who care about location more than community facilities
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a pool, clubhouse, or gated amenities inside the community
- Buyers who need deep, active comparable-sales data before committing
- Turnkey-only buyers unwilling to price or negotiate around a home's actual condition
The market around Driftwood Manor
Driftwood Manor is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34982, 245 homes are on the market and 19% are under contract — a steady corner of Fort Pierce.
Across St. Lucie County, 2,467 homes are active and 743 pending (23% under contract).
In ZIP 34982 (Fort Pierce), 579 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $299K ($224/sq ft), down 1.8% year over year, with a median 58 days on market. Right now 190 active and 44 pending listings put supply at about 5.6 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 34982 housing market and the St. Lucie County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Driftwood Manor specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Driftwood Manor, Fort Pierce
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. 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. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Recent Developments in Driftwood Manor
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Driftwood Manor, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Schools
St. Lucie schools break ground on Fort Pierce K-8
St. Lucie Public Schools broke ground on July 28, 2026 on a 70 million dollar K-8 school behind Dan McCarty Middle School in Fort Pierce, with capacity for 1,500 to 1,800 students and completion expected in August 2028. The school will consolidate Dan McCarty Middle, St. Lucie Elementary, and Lawnwood Elementary, all built in the 1950s and 1960s. The district plans to sell the three existing school properties to offset costs.
What it may mean for the marketThe consolidated campus adds modern school capacity in northern Fort Pierce and frees three older school sites for potential reuse. The project is about 15 miles south of Driftwood Manor, elsewhere in St. Lucie County.
Source: WFLX - July 2026Retail & Dining
Costco clears zoning hurdle for Port St. Lucie warehouse
The Port St. Lucie City Council approved a zoning amendment on July 14, 2026 for a 158,000 square foot Costco warehouse in the Southern Grove development at SW Village Parkway and Marshall Parkway. The store would include a tire center, liquor sales, outdoor seasonal sales, and a fuel station with 32 pumping positions, targeting a 2027 opening. The 22.8 acre parcel sold to Costco for 6 million dollars in March 2026.
What it may mean for the marketA large format warehouse retailer and fuel station would expand shopping capacity in the Southern Grove commercial area. The project is about 27 miles south of Driftwood Manor, elsewhere in St. Lucie County.
Source: WQCS - July 2026Development
Port St. Lucie weighs commercial rezoning in Tradition
A final City Council vote was set for July 14, 2026 on rezoning about 9.5 acres at Crosstown Parkway and SW Fairgreen Drive in Tradition from residential to commercial, a request by Winding River Crosstown LLC to allow retail and office development. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval in May with conditions including a landscape buffer and architectural wall along residential borders.
What it may mean for the marketThe rezoning would add commercial retail and office capacity along the Crosstown Parkway corridor in Tradition. The project is about 25 miles south of Driftwood Manor, elsewhere in St. Lucie County.
Source: WFLX - June 2026Development
Three Corners project gets 30 day extension in Vero Beach
Vero Beach granted developer ClearPath Services a 30 day extension on June 25, 2026 to finalize the master developer agreement and lease terms for the 250 million dollar Three Corners waterfront project on the former Big Blue power plant site. Plans call for hotels, restaurants, shops, event venues, and a marina, with construction possible within a year of finalizing agreements. The deadline moved from July 11 to August 11, 2026.
What it may mean for the marketA finalized agreement would advance a waterfront mixed use district with hospitality, retail, and marina space in the Vero Beach market. The site is about 1 mile southwest of Driftwood Manor.
Source: WQCS
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 Driftwood Manor buying strategy.
If we were buying in Driftwood Manor today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Driftwood Manor.
What actually drives value in Driftwood Manor
Because no community amenities show up in the current listings, there is no HOA-driven premium propping up prices and no dues cutting into carrying cost. That puts the full weight on the asset: roof age, HVAC, kitchen and bath updates, flooring, and lot usability. In a market like this, a well-documented renovation history does more for a seller than any glossy description.
Location within the Beaches feed matters for coastal access and commute, but it does not substitute for condition. If you are buying, budget honestly for whatever a given house still needs; if you are selling, address the deferred items buyers will flag rather than pricing as if they are already done.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Driftwood Manor. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a low-volume, amenity-free pocket, the wrong comp leads to the wrong price. We read Driftwood Manor house by house — condition, systems, and lot — instead of leaning on a single recent sale, so buyers do not overpay and sellers do not underprice.
Driftwood Manor in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 22, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 34982)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (34 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Beaches MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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