Sunland Gardens in Fort Pierce

Sunland Gardens Homes for Sale in Fort Pierce, FL

Fort Pierce · St. Lucie County

An established, affordable single-family neighborhood in north Fort Pierce, midsize homes with convenient access.

Established single-familyAffordableConvenient access
Live Market Pulse
56/100
Momentum
Balanced 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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Built fromLive BeachesMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$190K
Median Price
6mo
Supply
12days
Avg DOM
Balanced
Seller Leverage
$163/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Sunland Gardens is an established, affordable single-family neighborhood in north Fort Pierce dating to the early 1950s, with several hundred midsize homes and convenient access to highways, schools, and shopping. It is an entry-level value pocket where condition and the lot drive value, and many homes carry little or no HOA. The read is condition-and-lot first: the stock is older and modest, so the renovation level and the lot set the number, and confirming the HOA status and the home's condition is the key step. The affordability and the central location are the draw."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Sunland Gardens market snapshot (as of June 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $190K ($163 per sq ft), with homes averaging 12 days on market and 6.0 months of supply, a balanced market (limited data). Based on 4 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Sunland Gardens is an established single-family neighborhood in north Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County (ZIP 34947), dating to about 1952, with roughly 710 single-family homes.

Homes are midsize and reasonably priced, ranging from about 924 to 1,900 square feet, giving the neighborhood an affordable, suburban character.

It sits in the Fort Pierce North area with convenient access to highways, schools, shopping, and recreation, a short distance from the essentials.

Many homes carry little or no mandatory HOA, so use follows St. Lucie County codes. Value turns on the home's condition and the lot rather than amenities; confirm the HOA status and condition for a specific home.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an affordable, established single-family home in Fort Pierce
  • Buyers who want little or no HOA and county zoning
  • Buyers who value convenient access to highways, schools, and shopping
  • Buyers comfortable reading the condition of an older, modest home

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich community
  • Buyers who want new construction or a large home
  • Buyers who want waterfront or a luxury setting
  • Buyers unwilling to verify the HOA status and condition

How Sunland Gardens is performing right now

56/100
momentum
Balanced Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
6Months of supplytight
12Median days on marketdays
1 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand
4Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+12%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 Sunland Gardens 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 Sunland Gardens buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Sunland Gardens

Live MLS inventory for Sunland Gardens. 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 Sunland Gardens listings 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.

I-95 (Okeechobee Rd / Orange Ave)~5 to 10 min · approximate, varies with traffic
Downtown Fort Pierce~10 to 15 min · east toward the river
Florida's Turnpike (Fort Pierce)~5 to 10 min · north-south toll route
Treasure Coast beaches (Hutchinson Island)~20 to 30 min · east to the coast
Cleveland Clinic St. Lucie / hospitals~10 to 15 min · nearby medical
Port St. Lucie~15 to 25 min · south

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
Sunland Gardens (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

Sunland Gardens 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 Sunland Gardens address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value in Sunland Gardens, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Sunland Gardens

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is steady demand for affordable, established single-family homes in Fort Pierce with little HOA overhead, where condition and the lot drive value. The watch items are the age of the stock and insurance and renovation costs.

Affordable, established single-family stock

BullishAn affordable single-family entry point in Fort Pierce supports steady, value-oriented demand. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Affordable, established single-family stock

Little HOA overhead

BullishMany homes carry little or no mandatory HOA, lowering carrying costs and giving owners flexibility. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Little HOA overhead

Older, modest housing stock

NeutralHomes date to the 1950s onward and vary in updates; the renovation level and condition drive value. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Older, modest housing stock

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 Sunland Gardens, 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. 1952 onward
    Development

    Sunland Gardens as an established Fort Pierce neighborhood

    Neighborhood profiles describe Sunland Gardens as an established north Fort Pierce single-family neighborhood dating to about 1952, with roughly 710 midsize homes (about 924 to 1,900 square feet), reasonably priced, with convenient access to highways, schools, and shopping. Why it matters: The affordability and convenient location are the draw, but the older stock means condition varies; confirm the HOA status and the home's condition for a specific home. 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 Sunland Gardens, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the HOA status. Verify whether a property has any mandatory HOA, and the St. Lucie County zoning.

2

Read the home's condition. On 1950s-onward stock, confirm the roof, systems, and any updates, and budget the modernization honestly.

3

Comp by condition and lot. Price against the closest comparable of similar condition and lot nearby, not a city-wide average.

4

Check utilities and flood. Confirm water and sewer or well and septic and the FEMA flood zone for the specific parcel.

5

Verify the school zoning by address. Confirm the exact assignment with St. Lucie Public Schools for a specific home.

Best Buy
An updated, well-kept home on a good lot priced to comparable nearby sales, with the HOA status confirmed.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting renovation on an older home, or misjudging the flood zone or condition.
Best Lot
Larger or corner lots and updated homes hold value over smaller, dated ones.
Smart Timing
Demand is steady for affordability; condition and pricing to comparable homes matter more than timing.
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

Sunland Gardens is an established single-family neighborhood in north Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, dating to about 1952, with roughly 710 midsize homes from about 924 to 1,900 square feet, reasonably priced. It sits in the Fort Pierce North area with convenient access to highways, schools, shopping, and recreation, and many homes carry little or no mandatory HOA, so use follows St. Lucie County codes. Value turns on the home's condition and the lot; confirm the HOA status, utilities, flood zone, and the school assignment by address before relying on them.

The takeaway

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

Entry: original homes
$19K to $110K

Older, original-condition homes, the most affordable way in. The cost to update and the lot drive value more than the asking number.

Lowest entry
Core: updated homes
$110K to $350K

Renovated homes with newer kitchens, baths, and systems, the heart of the neighborhood. Condition and lot set where these land.

Most inventory
High: larger updated homes
$350K to $350K

Larger or fully updated homes on better lots, the top of the local range. Move-in condition and lot drive the premium.

Strongest resale

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

$19K to $110K
Entry: original homes
Older, original-condition homes, the most affordable way in. The cost to update and the lot drive value more than the asking number.
$110K to $350K
Core: updated homes
Renovated homes with newer kitchens, baths, and systems, the heart of the neighborhood. Condition and lot set where these land.
$350K to $350K
High: larger updated homes
Larger or fully updated homes on better lots, the top of the local range. Move-in condition and lot drive the premium.

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 Fort Pierce 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 Sunland Gardens

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 affordability and the location are the draw. The deal is won or lost on the condition, the lot, and an honest read of an older home.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.3B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.4/10
Renovation Risk6.2/10
Location Efficiency7.8/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.4/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.4/10

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 Sunland Gardens 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
  • Larger and corner lots hold value best
  • Updated homes beat dated, original ones
  • Condition is the biggest swing
  • The affordability and location are the durable draw
  • Comp by condition and lot, not the city average

In Sunland Gardens the value drivers are the home's condition and the lot. Updated homes on larger or corner lots hold value better than small, dated, original homes, and because many homes carry little or no HOA, the renovation level and the lot are what matter. The durable draw is the affordability and the convenient location. Compare a home against the closest comparable of similar condition and lot rather than a city-wide average.

Sunland Gardens in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an affordable, established single-family home in Fort Pierce with little HOA overhead.
Strong onAffordability, single-family character, little or no HOA, and convenient access to highways and the essentials.
WatchOlder-home condition and renovation needs, the flood zone and utilities, and the HOA status.
Not forBuyers who want a gated amenity community, new construction, waterfront, or a luxury setting.
The edgeAn updated, low-HOA single-family home at an affordable price is a durable value when the condition checks out.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Established affordable single-family neighborhood
  • About 710 homes, midsize, dating to the 1950s
  • Many homes carry little or no HOA
  • Convenient access to highways and the essentials
  • Confirm the HOA status, utilities, and flood per parcel

Many homes in Sunland Gardens carry little or no mandatory homeowners association, so use follows St. Lucie County codes. Confirm whether a specific property has any HOA, and budget for the upkeep of an older home.

Where there is no HOA, there are no association dues or services; recreation is public parks and city facilities nearby.

There is no community club; the lifestyle is a convenient, affordable suburban setting with public recreation nearby.

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 Sunland Gardens, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping White City, 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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Sunland Gardens Market Scorecard

Balanced Market (limited data)

Sunland Gardens is currently a balanced market (limited data). About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $311,800, and homes go under contract in about 12.5 days.

6.0
Months supply
$311,800
Median list
$189,999
Median sold
$163
Per sqft
12.5
Days on mkt
2/1/4
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 34947 ZIP is $282,396, about 26.4% 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

Does Sunland Gardens have an HOA?
Many homes carry little or no mandatory homeowners association; use follows St. Lucie County codes. Confirm whether a specific property has any HOA before buying.
What kinds of homes are in Sunland Gardens?
About 710 midsize single-family homes from roughly 924 to 1,900 square feet, dating to about 1952, reasonably priced.
Is Sunland Gardens affordable?
It is known as an affordable, established Fort Pierce neighborhood, though prices move with the market; confirm current pricing for a specific home and budget renovation on older stock.
How convenient is the location?
It sits in Fort Pierce North with convenient access to I-95, the Turnpike, schools, and shopping, with downtown Fort Pierce and the beaches a short drive.
What about utilities and flood?
Confirm whether a home is on city water and sewer or a well and septic, and pull the FEMA flood zone for the specific parcel, since these vary.
What schools serve Sunland Gardens?
The community is part of St. Lucie Public Schools. Assignment is by address and changes periodically, so confirm the exact zoned schools for a specific home with the district.
Should I worry about home condition?
Read it closely. Because the stock dates to the 1950s onward, confirm the roof, systems, and updates and budget renovation honestly.
Is there a CDD fee?
Many homes have no HOA; confirm whether any special assessment applies to a specific parcel as a matter of course.
Is Sunland Gardens a good investment?
An affordable, established single-family neighborhood with little HOA overhead supports steady demand, with value turning on condition and the lot. This is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy here?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Because condition and the lot drive value, having your own representation to read the home and the comps is the highest-leverage decision you make.
What is the area like?
It is an affordable, established, convenient single-family neighborhood in north Fort Pierce, close to highways and the essentials.
You want an affordable, established single-family home in Fort PierceExcellent fit
You want little or no HOA and county zoningExcellent fit
You value convenient access to highways, schools, and shoppingExcellent fit
You are comfortable reading the condition of an older, modest homeExcellent fit
You will verify the HOA status, utilities, and flood per parcelExcellent fit
You want a gated, amenity-rich communityProbably not
You want new construction or a large homeProbably not
You want waterfront or a luxury settingProbably not
You are unwilling to verify the HOA status and conditionProbably not
You want resort amenities at the communityProbably not

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