Lake Forest At Slw in Port St. Lucie

Lake Forest At Slw
Homes for Sale in Port St. Lucie, FL

All 1,503 homes for sale in Port St. Lucie, FL · median $414,990 · 285 homes for sale in 34986 · St. Lucie County homes for sale

Community in Port St. Lucie · St. Lucie County · ZIP 34986
118 homesBuilt 2002–2004
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As of October 2026, Lake Forest At Slw in Port St. Lucie, FL has 1 home for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 7 closed sales in Lake Forest At Slw in Port St. Lucie, FL since 2013, the most recent in October 2021. Across Port St. Lucie as a whole, 1,671 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $395,000, 62 median days on market, with 697 homes for sale today. At that median and St. Lucie County's FY2025-26 rate of 22.85 mills, annual property tax runs about $9,030 ($8,050 with the full homestead exemption).

Lake Forest At Slw key facts
LocationPort St. Lucie, St. Lucie County, FL · ZIP 34986
Homes in the community118 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built2002–2004 (median 2004.0)
Typical living area1,552 sq ft (median)
Amenities listed by sellersClubhouse, Entry - Phone/Intercom, Gated, Gated - No Guard, Pool
For sale right now1 active, 0 pending · median asking $355,000
Owner-occupied (homestead) share74%

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, “Lake Forest At Slw key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lake-forest-at-slw, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Lake Forest At Slw Housing Pulse Beaches MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0%
Under contract
St. Lucie: 23% (743 of 3,210)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
74%
Owner-occupied · Lake Forest At Slw
87 of 118 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
26%
Non-owner-occupied · Lake Forest At Slw
incl. 1% trust or LLC-held · 10% out-of-state
118
Homes in the community
118 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 13 years of records
11
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $365K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 2002
Community established
homes built 2002-2004, median 2004 (FL DOR 2025)
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

There is no closed-sale activity in the current window for Lake Forest at SLW, which means price here is being set by whatever comes on the market rather than by a reliable run of recent comps. With no median to anchor to and no amenity package pulling value, condition and individual home quality do most of the work. Expect a wide, negotiable spread rather than a tight band, and expect appraisals to lean on nearby subdivisions rather than the community itself.

For a seller, that thin data cuts both ways: you have room to argue your home's merits, but a buyer's agent has just as much room to argue the other direction. For a buyer, this is a market where doing your own homework on the specific house matters more than reading a neighborhood average. Patience and a disciplined offer strategy beat urgency here.

The 60-Second Overview

Lake Forest at SLW is a residential pocket within Port St. Lucie in St. Lucie County, where the story is the individual home and its condition rather than shared amenities or a hot comp trail.

BeachesMLS sales records identify 10 homes in Lake Forest At Slw that have changed hands since 2015, built between 2002 and 2004 (median 2003), with a median living area of about 1,563 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-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.

County records show 11 qualified sales in Lake Forest At Slw across 2024–2025 (7 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $365,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

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.

Best for

  • Buyers who value condition and lot over shared amenities and will vet a home in detail
  • Value-focused buyers comfortable making a comp-driven, patient offer in a thin market
  • Sellers willing to price and market on their specific home's merits rather than a neighborhood premium

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a clubhouse, pool, or other community amenities on site
  • Buyers who want a deep, recent comp trail before they will commit
  • Sellers expecting a fast, data-backed price without justifying the home itself

The market around Lake Forest At Slw

Lake Forest At Slw is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 34986, 373 homes are on the market and 21% are under contract — a steady corner of Port St. Lucie.

Across St. Lucie County, 2,467 homes are active and 743 pending (23% under contract).

In ZIP 34986 (Port St. Lucie), 1,242 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $380K ($203/sq ft), down 1.8% year over year, with a median 58 days on market. Right now 183 active and 37 pending listings put supply at about 5.4 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 34986 housing market and the St. Lucie County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lake Forest At Slw specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Lake Forest At Slw

Live MLS inventory for Lake Forest At Slw. 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.

Active and pending Lake Forest At Slw listings as of 2026-09-12, 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.

Every Home for Sale in Lake Forest At Slw Right Now (1)

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If we were buying in Lake Forest At Slw today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Lake Forest At Slw.

Best Buy
Buyers willing to evaluate each home on its own condition rather than a neighborhood average.
Biggest Risk
No recent closings means weak comps and appraisals that lean on other subdivisions.
Sweet Spot
A well-kept home priced against solid nearby comps, bought or sold with disciplined negotiation.
Avoid If
You want an amenity-rich community or the reassurance of a busy, well-documented comp trail.

A thin-data market you read house by house

With no closings recorded in the current window and no amenities identified from current MLS listings, there is little to average and nothing communal to price into a home. That puts the burden on the property itself: layout, updates, lot, and condition are what separate one listing from the next, and they are what should drive both a list price and an offer.

Practically, this means leaning on nearby Port St. Lucie comps and inspecting closely rather than trusting a headline number. Buyers should budget attention for the fine print of each home; sellers should be ready to justify price with the house, not the neighborhood label.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Forest At Slw. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

When a community has no recent closings and no amenity story to lean on, generic pricing advice fails. We build the picture from the ground up — the specific home against the right Port St. Lucie comps — so you are negotiating from evidence instead of a guess, whether you are listing or making an offer.

Lake Forest At Slw in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers willing to evaluate each home on its own condition rather than a neighborhood average.
Biggest advantageA thin, negotiable market leaves room to argue price on the merits of the house.
Biggest riskNo recent closings means weak comps and appraisals that lean on other subdivisions.
Sweet spotA well-kept home priced against solid nearby comps, bought or sold with disciplined negotiation.
Avoid ifYou want an amenity-rich community or the reassurance of a busy, well-documented comp trail.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Lake Forest At Slw homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Lake Forest At Slw.
In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Lake Forest At Slw sales matched to your home.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
How much local inventory is already under contract

20% of homes for sale in ZIP 34986 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 (2026-10-01).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Lake Forest At Slw?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 118 homes in Lake Forest At Slw (public records).
What share of Lake Forest At Slw is owner-occupied?
74% of Lake Forest At Slw parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Lake Forest At Slw built?
Homes in Lake Forest At Slw were built between 2002 and 2004, with a median year built of 2004.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Lake Forest At Slw?
The best agent for Lake Forest At Slw is one who actively works Port St. Lucie and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Lake Forest At Slw.
How do I find a top Port St. Lucie real estate agent who knows Lake Forest At Slw?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Lake Forest At Slw and the wider Port St. Lucie area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Lake Forest At Slw?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Lake Forest At Slw purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Lake Forest At Slw, and what county is it in?
Lake Forest At Slw is in Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County, FL, ZIP 34986. The community's center is about 5 miles north of the center of Port St. Lucie (straight-line).
Buyers who value condition and lot over shared amenities and will vet a home in detailExcellent fit
Value-focused buyers comfortable making a comp-driven, patient offer in a thin marketExcellent fit
Sellers willing to price and market on their specific home's merits rather than a neighborhood premiumExcellent fit
Buyers who need a clubhouse, pool, or other community amenities on siteProbably not
Buyers who want a deep, recent comp trail before they will commitProbably not
Sellers expecting a fast, data-backed price without justifying the home itselfProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsBeaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 34986))
Under-contract sharesBeaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2013 (7 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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