La Buona Vita
Homes for Sale in Port St. Lucie, FL
All 1,741 homes for sale in Port St. Lucie, FL · median $412,539 · 370 homes for sale in 34952 · St. Lucie County homes for sale
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $80,000, $63 per square foot, a median 27 days on market, sellers accepting 75% of original asking. At the median price and St. Lucie County's FY2025-26 rate of 22.85 mills, annual property tax runs about $1,830 ($850 with the full homestead exemption).
La Buona Vita is a small enclave in Port St. Lucie with no recorded sales in the past two years. That could mean extremely low turnover in a tight-knit community, or it could mean inventory so rare that pricing signals are entirely absent. Either way, there is no recent transaction data to anchor valuations, which makes both listing and offer strategy speculative.
Without comp history, condition and location within the broader Port St. Lucie market will drive price discovery on a case-by-case basis. Buyers should budget for an appraisal contingency and be prepared for wide negotiation bands; sellers will need patience and realistic expectations built from adjacent neighborhood data rather than hyperlocal precedent.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside La Buona Vita 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
La Buona Vita market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $80K ($63 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 27 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 34952 (Port St. Lucie), 920 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $290K ($212/sq ft), down 5.9% year over year, with a median 60 days on market. Right now 365 active and 75 pending listings put supply at about 6.5 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 34952 housing market and the St. Lucie County market.
County records show 16 qualified sales in La Buona Vita across 2024–2025 (12 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $145,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
La Buona Vita is a community of 162 homes in Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County, built between 1980 and 2004 (median 1988), with a median living area of about 1,167 square feet. 69% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
La Buona Vita is a low-profile Port St. Lucie community with no recent sales activity to establish current market rhythm or pricing. Evaluating any listing here requires borrowing comps from surrounding neighborhoods and treating each property as its own micromarket.
Who La Buona Vita is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who can evaluate a home on condition and location without requiring recent comp validation to move forward.
- Investors or cash buyers willing to price based on broader Port St. Lucie trends and hold through a longer marketing cycle if reselling.
- Anyone prioritizing a specific property over market momentum, where the home itself justifies the price independent of neighborhood velocity.
Probably not for
- First-time buyers who need financing certainty and cannot absorb an appraisal gap if the lender's valuation comes in below offer.
- Flippers or short-term holders counting on quick appreciation signals from recent sales to time an exit.
- Anyone expecting a liquid resale market with predictable days-on-market and multiple recent comps to anchor the next listing.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($80K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 3 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. 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.
21% of homes for sale in ZIP 34952 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-20).
La Buona Vita Market Scorecard
La Buona Vita is currently a balanced market..
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Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
The La Buona Vita buying strategy.
If we were buying in La Buona Vita 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 La Buona Vita.
A pocket with no recent market signal
Two years without a closing means La Buona Vita operates outside the normal MLS cadence. You will not find a median price, days-on-market trend, or absorption rate—just the occasional listing that sits until the right buyer appears or the seller adjusts expectations. This is common in very small developments or streets that were platted but never heavily marketed, where owners stay put and turnover happens in multi-year cycles rather than quarterly.
For buyers, that opacity cuts both ways. You may find a motivated seller with no recent comps to anchor a high ask, creating room for negotiation. Or you may encounter a list price pulled from years-old memory and a seller unwilling to move until they see another comp close. Appraisers will lean on Port St. Lucie neighborhood data, square footage, and condition rather than hyperlocal precedent, so your lender will want a wide view of the city's market to justify valuation.
Sellers face the same challenge in reverse. Without recent data, your pricing strategy is built on surrounding-area trends and the specific appeal of your lot and finishes. Expect longer marketing windows and be ready to adjust if early showings reveal a gap between your position and what the broader Port St. Lucie buyer pool will pay. This is not a community where you can point to last month's sale next door; you are establishing the comp, not following it.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in La Buona Vita. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Pricing a home with no recent comps requires a broker who can pull data from adjacent Port St. Lucie neighborhoods, adjust for parcel and condition differences, and set a list price that invites offers without leaving money on the table. Momentum's analysts build valuation models from the wider market when hyperlocal history is missing, and our negotiation team knows how to manage appraisal gaps and buyer hesitation when precedent is thin. If you are selling in La Buona Vita, we will tell you what the number should be and why—and if you are buying, we will make sure you are not overpaying in a data vacuum.
La Buona Vita in 15 seconds.
What it really costs to own in La Buona Vita
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| HOA dues | Median $204/month across 32 MLS listings (most billed monthly; 2026-10-15). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study. |
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| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Saint Lucie County is $2,332/yr (2,890 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. |
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $204/month (about $2,448/yr) · median of 32 MLS listings, most billed monthly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $204 per month ($2,448 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 32 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed monthly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.
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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| Location | Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County, FL · ZIP 34952 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 162 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1980–2004 (median 1988) |
| Typical living area | 1,167 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Clubhouse, Pool, Shuffleboard Court, Billiard Room, Bocce Ball, Community Room |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $80,000 median across 3 closed sales · $63 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 27 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 69% |
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, “La Buona Vita key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/la-buona-vita, data as of September 20, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in La Buona Vita, Port St. Lucie
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.
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Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
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Recent Developments in La Buona Vita
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting La Buona Vita, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Development
Port St. Lucie board considers rezoning for up to 1,200 homes at Wilson Grove
The Planning and Zoning Board took up a rezoning of nearly 360 acres of agricultural land north of SW Becker Road, between SW Sundance Vista Boulevard and Rangeline Road, to a master planned unit development. The concept plan allows up to 1,200 homes plus parks, lakes and clubhouses. City Council would vote later in October.
What it may mean for the marketUp to 1,200 new homes in western Port St. Lucie would add housing supply and increase traffic demand on Becker Road. The project is about 8 miles northwest of La Buona Vita, elsewhere in St. Lucie County.
Source: CBS12 (WPEC) - August 2026Infrastructure
Federal government awards $79 million for St. Lucie River Bridge replacement in Stuart; Brightline station grant denied
The century-old St. Lucie River Bridge replacement received $79 million in federal funding. The federal Intercity Passenger Rail Program did not fund a proposed Brightline station in downtown Stuart. Martin County said it welcomed the bridge funding.
What it may mean for the marketBridge replacement funding supports a key rail and river crossing, while the denied grant leaves the timing of a Stuart passenger rail stop uncertain. The site is about 6 miles east of La Buona Vita.
Source: WJNO (iHeart) - August 2026Infrastructure
St. Lucie County reviews updated Port of Fort Pierce master plan with mega-yacht marina and spaceport recovery facility
The 2026 master plan for the Port of Fort Pierce proposes a mega-yacht marina, a spaceport recovery facility, expanded boat ramps and restaurants, with a marine commercial district at Harbour Pointe. County officials say nearly 15,000 registered boats compete for 147 trailer parking spaces near the inlet. The plan is under county review and Fort Pierce holds final approval.
What it may mean for the marketAdded boat ramp parking and marine commercial space would expand waterfront access and dining options near the Fort Pierce Inlet over a multi-year timeline. The project is about 19 miles north of La Buona Vita, elsewhere in St. Lucie County.
Source: WPTV - 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 17 miles north of La Buona Vita, 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 6 miles northwest of La Buona Vita, 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 7 miles northwest of La Buona Vita, elsewhere in St. Lucie County.
Source: WFLX
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 17, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 34952)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (22 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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