St. James Golf Club in Port St. Lucie

St. James Golf Club

Established 1988 · Port St. Lucie · St. Lucie County

Port St. Lucie's gated golf community, about 700 single-family homes and townhomes around a championship course with an Island Club and no equity-only barrier.

Gated golf, about 700 homesChampionship course, lakes, preservesIsland Club: pool, fitness, pickleball
Live Market Pulse
53/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$436K
Median Price
0mo
Supply
59days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$208/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"St. James Golf Club is a gated golf community in Port St. Lucie, about 700 single-family homes and townhomes around a winding championship course amid lakes and preserves, with the Island Club for amenities. The read is product plus lot plus condition: single-family or townhome, the golf or lake lot, and an honest read of the home drive value, with the gated golf setting, the Island Club, and the Port St. Lucie value as the draw. The golf and amenities are the durable draw; the product, the lot, and condition are the deal. Confirm the HOA, any golf terms, and condition before you write."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

St. James Golf Club market snapshot (as of June 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $436K ($208 per sq ft), a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 6 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

St. James Golf Club is a gated community in Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County, developed by Centex, Watermark Communities, and Princeton Homes, of about 700 residences including single-family homes and townhomes around a championship golf course.

Homes are single- and two-story with golf-course and lake views, nestled within natural preserves and lakes. The product type, the lot and outlook, and condition are the value drivers.

Ownership includes the Island Club, a community clubhouse with a resort-style pool, a fitness center, pickleball, tennis, and a full calendar of social activities, behind secure gates, with golf at the community's championship course.

Diligence is the diligence of a gated golf community: confirm the product type and HOA dues and what they cover, any golf membership or play terms, the reserves and any assessment, the lot and outlook, the rules and any rental restriction, and the condition of the home. Price by product, lot, and condition, not by the St. James name.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a gated golf-community home or townhome with resort amenities in Port St. Lucie
  • Golfers who want a championship course at the doorstep with value pricing
  • Buyers who value the Island Club, lakes, and preserves

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a coastal-walkable address or new construction throughout
  • Anyone seeking acreage or a no-association lifestyle
  • Buyers who want to be in central Palm Beach County

How St. James Golf Club is performing right now

53/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
67Median days on marketdays
1 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
6Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+0%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from BeachesMLS, as of June 15, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current St. James Golf Club listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in St. James Golf Club buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in St. James Golf Club

Live MLS inventory for St. James Golf Club. 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.

No homes are actively for sale in St. James Golf Club right now, so its recent closed sales are shown, as of 2026-06-15, 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.

Listing locations from BeachesMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

U.S. 1 / Port St. Lucie Boulevard~5 to 10 min · main corridors; approximate
Interstate 95~10 to 15 min · west
St. Lucie River / waterfront~5 to 10 min · nearby
Atlantic beaches (Hutchinson Island)~20 to 25 min · east to the coast
Tradition / Cleveland Clinic~20 min · west Port St. Lucie
Palm Beach International (PBI)~55 to 65 min · south via I-95

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
St. James Golf Club (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • St. Lucie County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

St. James Golf Club is served by St. Lucie County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any St. James Golf Club address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at St. James Golf Club, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in St. James Golf Club

Our read on what is being built around St. James Golf Club, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishIn a gated golf community, value turns on the product type, the lot, and condition, with the championship course, the Island Club, and the Port St. Lucie value as durable draws. The near-term factors are the HOA reserves, any golf terms, and roof age and insurance.

Gated championship golf and the Island Club

BullishA winding championship course, a resort-style Island Club, and a full social calendar behind secure gates support steady demand at value pricing. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community-wide

Gated championship golf and the Island Club

Single-family and townhome product

NeutralAbout 700 homes split between single-family and townhomes mean the product type, lot, and condition drive value; comp within the product type. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community-wide

Single-family and townhome product

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting St. James Golf Club, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. 2026
    Community

    Profiled as a gated Port St. Lucie golf community

    St. James Golf Club is described as a gated Port St. Lucie community of about 700 single-family homes and townhomes around a championship course amid lakes and preserves, developed by Centex, Watermark, and Princeton Homes, with the Island Club offering a resort-style pool, fitness, pickleball, tennis, and a full social calendar. Why it matters: The product type, the lot, and condition define the purchase. Confirm the HOA and any golf terms and the condition, then comp by product and lot. Source

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.

If we were buying in St. James Golf Club, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the product type. Single-family or townhome, and the floor plan, sets the value.

2

Confirm the HOA and any golf terms. Get the dues, what they cover, any golf membership or play options, the reserves, and any assessment in writing.

3

Read the lot and outlook. Golf and lake lots carry premiums; interior lots trade lower.

4

Inspect the home. Roof, HVAC, and systems by age; price condition rather than assuming the fee covers it.

5

Comp by product and lot. Match the home to recent closed sales of the same product type and a similar lot in St. James, not to a city-wide average.

Best Buy
An updated home of the right product type on a golf or lake lot, the HOA and any golf terms confirmed, priced to recent comparable sales of the same product type.
Biggest Risk
Comparing single-family to townhome inaccurately, or overlooking an HOA assessment or golf obligation.
Best Lot
Golf and lake lots carry premiums; interior lots trade lower.
Smart Timing
Gated golf demand at Port St. Lucie value pricing stays steady, so a prepared buyer who reads the product and prices condition competes well.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

St. James Golf Club is a gated community in Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County (ZIP 34952), of about 700 single-family homes and townhomes around a championship golf course amid lakes and preserves, developed by Centex, Watermark Communities, and Princeton Homes, with the Island Club offering a resort-style pool, fitness center, pickleball, tennis, and a social calendar. The community is in the St. Lucie County School District; assignments are set by address, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: townhomes
$311K to $422K

The townhomes, the accessible door into a gated golf community. Confirm the HOA and any golf terms and price the condition.

Lowest entry
Core: single-family homes
$422K to $635K

Renovated single-family homes on golf or lake lots. The core of the market, where product, lot, and condition separate similar homes.

Most inventory
High: larger updated homes on golf lots
$635K to $645K

The larger, fully updated homes on the best golf or lake lots. The top of the community, priced on size, lot, and finish.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$311K to $422K
Entry: townhomes
The townhomes, the accessible door into a gated golf community. Confirm the HOA and any golf terms and price the condition.
$422K to $635K
Core: single-family homes
Renovated single-family homes on golf or lake lots. The core of the market, where product, lot, and condition separate similar homes.
$635K to $645K
High: larger updated homes on golf lots
The larger, fully updated homes on the best golf or lake lots. The top of the community, priced on size, lot, and finish.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Port St. Lucie locationStrong
Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in St. James Golf Club

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The gated championship course, the Island Club, and the Port St. Lucie value are priced into every St. James listing. The deal is in the product type, the lot, and an honest read of the home, not the St. James name.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.2B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.1/10
Renovation Risk4.6/10
Location Efficiency8.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.6/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on St. James Golf Club is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live BeachesMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live BeachesMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from BeachesMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Golf and lake lots carry the premiums here.
  • Interior lots trade lower.
  • The product type and condition drive value as much as the lot.

In a gated golf community, value turns on the product type, the lot, and condition. Golf and lake lots command premiums, while interior lots trade lower for good reason. Compare a home against recent closed sales of the same product type and a similar lot in St. James, then price the roof and systems against it, confirming the HOA reserves and any golf terms.

St. James Golf Club in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a gated golf-community home or townhome with resort amenities and value in Port St. Lucie.
Strong onGolf and amenities: a championship course, the Island Club with a resort pool and pickleball, and lakes and preserves behind secure gates at value pricing.
WatchThe product type, the HOA reserves and any golf terms, the rental policy, roof age and insurance, and condition.
Not forBuyers who want a coastal-walkable address, uniform new construction, acreage, a no-association lifestyle, or a central Palm Beach County location.
The edgeComping single-family and townhome product separately and confirming any golf terms lets a prepared buyer price accurately.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Dues fund the gates, the Island Club, and common areas.
  • Golf is a membership or play decision; confirm the terms.
  • Confirm the reserves and any assessment before you buy.

St. James Golf Club carries HOA dues that fund the secure gates, the Island Club and amenities, and common areas, with golf a membership or play decision. Confirm the current dues, what they cover, any golf terms, the reserves, and any assessment for the specific product before you offer.

Dues generally fund the gates, the Island Club pool, fitness, pickleball, and tennis, and common-area upkeep, with townhomes covering more exterior elements; confirm the exact inclusions and reserve position with the association, and any golf terms separately.

Amenities run through ownership of the Island Club: a resort-style pool, a fitness center, pickleball, tennis, and a full social calendar, with golf at the community's championship course. Confirm the golf membership or play terms.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In St. James Golf Club, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping St. James Golf Club, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in St. James Golf Club year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

St. James Golf Club Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

St. James Golf Club is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

n/a
Months supply
n/a
Median list
$436,250
Median sold
$208
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
0/1/6
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 34952 ZIP is $322,397, about 7.9% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: BeachesMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is St. James Golf Club located?
In Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County, Florida (ZIP 34952), a gated golf community near US-1 and Port St. Lucie Boulevard, about 10 to 15 minutes from I-95 and 20 to 25 minutes from the beaches.
What kinds of homes are in St. James Golf Club?
About 700 single-family homes and townhomes, single- and two-story, with golf-course and lake views, developed by Centex, Watermark, and Princeton Homes. The product type, lot, and condition drive value.
Does St. James Golf Club have golf?
Yes. The community is built around a winding championship golf course. Confirm the membership or play terms required, since golf is a separate decision from the HOA.
What is the Island Club?
The Island Club is the community clubhouse, with a resort-style pool, a fitness center, pickleball, tennis, and a full calendar of social activities, included with ownership.
What are the HOA fees at St. James Golf Club?
HOA dues fund the gates, the Island Club and amenities, and common areas, with golf a separate membership or play decision. Confirm the current dues, what they cover, any golf terms, the reserves, and any assessment for the product before you offer.
Is St. James Golf Club gated?
Yes. St. James Golf Club is a gated community with secure gates and private internal roads around the course, lakes, and preserves.
What schools serve St. James Golf Club?
The community is in the St. Lucie County School District. Assignments are set by address and can change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district before relying on it.
How much do homes here cost?
Pricing is driven by the product type, the golf or lake lot, and condition, at value relative to coastal Palm Beach. Treat any reported figures as third-party context and confirm current pricing with a comparable-sales analysis of the same product type.
Are there rental restrictions in St. James Golf Club?
The association may limit leasing through minimum terms or approval. Get the current rental policy in writing before buying with rental plans.
What should I check on a home here?
Roof, HVAC, and systems by age, the HOA reserves, and any golf terms. Inspect by system age, price the modernization, and quote insurance early.
What should I verify before buying in St. James Golf Club?
The product type, the HOA dues and reserves, any golf membership or play terms, any assessment, the lot, the rental policy, roof age and insurance, and condition.
Do I need my own agent to buy in St. James Golf Club?
Yes. The listing agent works for the seller. Your own agent confirms the product type, reads the HOA and any golf terms, evaluates the lot, prices the roof and systems, and comps by product so you do not overpay.
You want a gated golf-community home or townhome with resort amenities in Port St. LucieExcellent fit
You are a golfer who wants a championship course at the doorstep with value pricingExcellent fit
You value the Island Club, lakes, and preservesExcellent fit
You want a coastal-walkable address or uniform new constructionProbably not
You want acreage or a no-association lifestyleProbably not
You want to be in central Palm Beach CountyProbably not

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