Portofino Shores
Homes for Sale in Fort Pierce, FL
All 855 homes for sale in Fort Pierce, FL · median $315,000 · 185 homes for sale in 34951 · St. Lucie County homes for sale
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Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 10 recorded sales closed at a median of $322,475, $172 per square foot, a median 135 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking (-8% versus the prior year). At the median price and St. Lucie County's FY2025-26 rate of 22.85 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,370 ($6,390 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, FL · ZIP 34951 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 255 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 2004–2005 (median 2005) |
| Typical living area | 1,950 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $322,475 median across 10 closed sales · $172 per sq ft · -8.5% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 135 median |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 65% |
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, “portofino shores phase three key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/portofino-shores-fort-pierce, data as of September 20, 2026.
Portofino Shores Phase Three is a phased development in Fort Pierce with a median price of $365,000 and a median of $166 per square foot. Those are mid-tier numbers for coastal St. Lucie County, reflecting homes that are generally turnkey condition rather than premium construction. The seven closings in the trailing window show consistent transaction volume without inventory glut.
Year-over-year appreciation of 10.1 percent is strong, though a median 47 days on market and a market heat score of 49 indicate neither frenzy nor stagnation—this is a market where reasonable offers move and overreach sits. Sellers have pricing power but not blank-check leverage; buyers have time to inspect and negotiate without facing bidding wars on every listing.
Portofino Shores right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($322K) is down 8.5% from the prior 12 months ($352K). With about 8 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Low (10 and 4 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 27, 2026 · Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside portofino shores phase three 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
Portofino Shores market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $322K ($172 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 135 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 8% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (10 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 34951 (Fort Pierce), 353 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $313K ($187/sq ft), down 6.2% year over year, with a median 97 days on market. Right now 129 active and 38 pending listings put supply at about 6.0 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 34951 housing market and the St. Lucie County market.
County records show 21 qualified sales in portofino shores across 2024–2025 (14 in 2024, 7 in 2025), median $325,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Portofino Shores is a community of 255 homes in Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, built between 2004 and 2005 (median 2005), with a median living area of about 1,950 square feet. 65% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Portofino Shores Phase Three is a phased residential section in Fort Pierce with recent closings at a $365K median and steady appreciation, offering coastal-county access without the premium typical of oceanfront or intracoastal-front communities.
Who Portofino Shores is best for.
Best for
- Move-up buyers leaving starter condos or aging rentals who want a detached home in coastal St. Lucie without stretching to waterfront pricing.
- Buyers seeking Fort Pierce access, low HOA overhead, and a median time on market that allows thorough inspection and negotiation.
- Investors comfortable with mid-tier appreciation and steady transaction volume, willing to hold through maintenance cycles without amenity-driven tenant appeal.
Probably not for
- Buyers who need community pools, fitness centers, or organized social programming as part of the value proposition.
- Flippers counting on sub-median fixer inventory or rapid turnover—the median days on market is nearly seven weeks, not seven days.
- Households requiring guaranteed short-term equity growth or believing any coastal address will automatically appreciate regardless of condition or pricing discipline.
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 ($322K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($352K) IS the -8.5% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 12 sales each (10 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.
28% of homes for sale in ZIP 34951 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).
The Portofino Shores buying strategy.
If we were buying in Portofino Shores 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 Portofino Shores.
What the numbers tell you about opportunity
The median price of $365,000 positions Portofino Shores Phase Three squarely in the middle of Fort Pierce's market—accessible to move-up buyers and retirees seeking coastal proximity without waterfront premiums. The $166 per square foot median reflects homes that are condition-driven rather than architecture-driven; expect solid construction and livable layouts, not high-design finishes or luxury appointments.
A 47-day median time on market is neither fast nor slow—it signals a market where pricing discipline matters. Homes priced to appraisal and condition move; those testing the ceiling linger. The 10.1 percent year-over-year gain is notable and reflects broader Treasure Coast momentum, but with a heat score of 49, this is not a seller's paradise where anything listed disappears in a weekend.
The MLS shows no community amenities—no pool, no clubhouse, no structured recreation. That keeps HOA costs modest and appeals to buyers who want a clean title and low carrying costs rather than resort-style living. You are buying the home and the location, not a bundled lifestyle package.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Portofino Shores. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Portofino Shores buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (5.7). Basis: Recent Direction -8.5% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 65% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 95.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
Portofino Shores Phase Three requires an agent who knows how to price a phased development in a mid-tier Fort Pierce pocket—not waterfront, not luxury, not distressed. We pull condition comps within the phase and across similar St. Lucie subdivisions, calibrate for time on market, and structure offers or list prices that reflect actual transaction history rather than aspirational peaks. We will tell you when a home is overpriced for its condition, and we will tell you when your budget is better spent in a neighboring community with stronger fundamentals or lower per-foot cost.
Portofino Shores 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 Portofino Shores buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 34951)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2011 (98 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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