Lake Forest
Homes for Sale in Port St. Lucie, FL
All 1,470 homes for sale in Port St. Lucie, FL · median $415,000 · 257 homes for sale in 34986 · St. Lucie County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 3 closed sales in Lake Forest Phase Iv in Port St. Lucie, FL since 2018, the most recent in July 2026. Across Port St. Lucie as a whole, 1,460 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $395,000, 62 median days on market, with 566 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 Phase IV is a residential pocket in Port St. Lucie where the current MLS snapshot doesn't surface community amenities, so price here is driven almost entirely by the individual home — condition, updates, lot, and how recently the property has been brought current. Without a clubhouse, gate, or shared recreation to anchor value, buyers are paying for the house in front of them, not the address.
For a seller, that means presentation does the heavy lifting: a well-updated home stands out, and a tired one gets discounted quickly because there's no amenity premium to hide behind. For a buyer, it's an opportunity to be selective and to underwrite each listing on its own merits rather than assuming a community floor holds prices up.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Lake Forest Phase Iv 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
This is a straightforward Port St. Lucie neighborhood in St. Lucie County with no shared amenities identified in current listings, so value comes down to the specific home rather than community features.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 230 homes in Lake Forest that have changed hands since 2002, built between 2000 and 2005 (median 2003), with a median living area of about 1,570 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.
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 Lake Forest is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing the house itself over community features and shared dues
- Value-focused buyers willing to underwrite each listing on condition and updates
- Sellers with a well-maintained or updated home ready to stand out on merit
Probably not for
- Buyers set on a gated community with a clubhouse, pool, or organized recreation
- Buyers wanting an amenity-driven price floor to support resale
- Sellers of a dated home hoping a community premium will carry the price
The market around Lake Forest
Lake Forest is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34986, 347 homes are on the market and 20% are under contract — a steady corner of Port St. Lucie.
Across St. Lucie County, 2,317 homes are active and 721 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 34986 (Port St. Lucie), 1,247 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $380K ($204/sq ft), down 1.9% year over year, with a median 58 days on market. Right now 159 active and 40 pending listings put supply at about 4.9 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 specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Lake Forest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest.
What actually moves value in Lake Forest Phase IV
Because there are no community amenities pulling on price, the spread between listings here tends to be condition-driven. Two homes on the same street can price very differently based on roof age, kitchen and bath updates, and general upkeep. Read each home individually and don't assume the last comp sets your number.
Location within Port St. Lucie carries the rest of the weight — proximity to daily errands, commuting routes, and the broader St. Lucie coastal draw. This is a place to buy the house and the block, not a lifestyle package, which suits buyers who'd rather not pay for amenities they won't use.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood where price hinges on the condition of one specific home, our job is to compare listings honestly and tell you when a number is stretched. We'll walk the property with you, flag the updates that matter, and price a sale against what the house actually offers rather than a community premium that isn't there.
Lake Forest 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.
Tools for a Lake Forest buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Lake Forest sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2018 (3 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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Common questions about Lake Forest
Where is Lake Forest?
Lake Forest is a community in Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County, Florida, ZIP 34986.
Are there homes for sale in Lake Forest right now?
No active listings inside Lake Forest at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Lake Forest have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Lake Forest in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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