Valencia Cay at Riverland in Port St. Lucie

Valencia Cay at Riverland

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

A GL Homes 55-plus village in Riverland, single-family homes across five collections with a 14-acre Sports and Racquet Club and 100-plus clubs.

GL Homes 55-plus, in RiverlandFive floor-plan collections14-acre Sports and Racquet Club
Live Market Pulse
59/100
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
$498K
Median Price
2.4mo
Supply
85days
Avg DOM
Balanced
Seller Leverage
$282/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Valencia Cay at Riverland is a GL Homes 55-plus village within the master-planned Riverland community in Port St. Lucie, planned for 1,071 single-family homes across five floor-plan collections, with access to Riverland's 14-acre Sports and Racquet Club and a 100-plus-club social calendar. The read is collection plus floor plan plus lot: the collection, the plan and lot, and an honest read of a 2010s-onward home drive value, while the newer build, the Riverland amenities, and the value pricing support demand. The amenities and newer construction are the durable draw; the collection, the plan, and the lot are the deal. Confirm the HOA, the plan, and the lot before you write."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Valencia Cay at Riverland market snapshot (as of June 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $498K ($282 per sq ft), with homes averaging 85 days on market and 2.4 months of supply, a balanced market (limited data). Based on 5 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Valencia Cay at Riverland is a GL Homes 55-plus community within the master-planned Riverland in Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County, planned at completion for 1,071 single-family homes built for active-adult living.

Homes come in five floor-plan collections, with the Premier Collection from about 1,355 to 1,716 square feet and the Regal Collection from about 1,842 to 2,254 square feet, with two to four bedrooms and attached two-car garages. The collection, the floor plan, and the lot are the value drivers across a newer housing stock.

Residents have access to Riverland's 14-acre Sports and Racquet Club with a fitness center and courts for tennis, pickleball, and bocce, plus more than 100 clubs and planned events, a farmers market, and a full-time activities director, with scenic lakes and walking and golf-cart paths throughout Riverland.

Diligence is the diligence of a newer active-adult village: confirm the HOA dues and what they cover, the master Riverland amenity fee, the reserves and any assessment, the 55-plus occupancy rules and any rental restriction, the collection and floor plan and lot, and a standard inspection of a newer home. Price by collection, plan, and lot, not by the community name.

Best for

  • Buyers 55 and older who want a newer GL Homes single-family home with resort amenities in Port St. Lucie
  • Buyers who want low renovation risk and a 100-plus-club social calendar at value pricing
  • Buyers who value the Riverland Sports and Racquet Club and golf-cart paths

Probably not for

  • Buyers who do not meet 55-plus occupancy requirements
  • Buyers who want a coastal-walkable address or a custom estate
  • Buyers who want to be in central Palm Beach County

How Valencia Cay is performing right now

59/100
momentum
Balanced Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
2.4Months of supplytight
85Median days on marketdays
1 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
5Sold 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 Valencia Cay 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 Valencia Cay at Riverland buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Valencia Cay

Live MLS inventory for Valencia Cay at Riverland. 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 Valencia Cay 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.

Interstate 95 (Becker Road)~5 to 10 min · main corridor; approximate
Riverland Sports and Racquet Club~5 min · within Riverland
Tradition Town Center~10 to 15 min · shopping and dining
Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital~10 to 15 min · west Port St. Lucie
Atlantic beaches~30 to 35 min · east to the coast
West Palm Beach~40 to 45 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
Valencia Cay (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

Valencia Cay 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 Valencia Cay address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at Valencia Cay, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Valencia Cay at Riverland

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

Net OutlookBullishIn a newer active-adult village, value turns on the collection, the floor plan, and the lot, with the Riverland amenities, the newer build, and the value pricing as durable draws. The near-term factors are the HOA and master amenity fees and reserves.

GL Homes 55-plus build with Riverland amenities

BullishNewer GL Homes with low renovation risk and access to Riverland's 14-acre Sports and Racquet Club and 100-plus clubs support steady active-adult demand. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community-wide

GL Homes 55-plus build with Riverland amenities

Five collections within a master plan

NeutralSingle-family homes across five collections within Riverland mean the collection, plan, and lot drive value, with the master amenity fee a confirm-it item. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community-wide

Five collections within a master plan

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 Valencia Cay at Riverland, 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 GL Homes 55-plus village in Riverland

    Valencia Cay at Riverland is described as a GL Homes 55-plus community within the master-planned Riverland in Port St. Lucie, planned for 1,071 single-family homes across five floor-plan collections (Premier about 1,355 to 1,716 square feet, Regal about 1,842 to 2,254 square feet), with access to Riverland's 14-acre Sports and Racquet Club, 100-plus clubs, and a full-time activities director. Why it matters: The collection, the plan, and the lot define the purchase. Confirm the HOA and master amenity fee and reserves, then comp by collection and plan. 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 Valencia Cay, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Identify the collection and plan. Valencia Cay spans five collections; confirm which one and the floor plan and size.

2

Confirm the HOA and master amenity fee. Get the current dues, the Riverland amenity fee, what they cover, the reserves, and any assessment in writing.

3

Confirm the 55-plus rules. Verify the occupancy requirements and any rental restriction before you offer.

4

Read the lot. Lake and preserve lots carry premiums; interior lots trade lower.

5

Comp by collection and plan. Match the home to recent closed sales of the same collection and plan, not to a community average.

Best Buy
An updated home of a desirable plan on a lake lot, the HOA and master fee confirmed, priced to recent comparable sales of the same collection and plan.
Biggest Risk
Comparing across collections or plans inaccurately, or overlooking the master Riverland amenity fee and reserves.
Best Lot
Lake and preserve lots carry premiums; interior lots trade lower.
Smart Timing
Newer GL Homes 55-plus demand at value pricing stays steady, so a prepared buyer who reads the collection and the lot 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

Valencia Cay at Riverland is a GL Homes 55-plus community within the master-planned Riverland in Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County (ZIP 34987), planned for 1,071 single-family homes across five floor-plan collections, with access to Riverland's 14-acre Sports and Racquet Club, more than 100 clubs, and a full-time activities director. The community is age-restricted under 55-plus rules. It is in the St. Lucie County School District; assignments are set by address, so verify with the district if relevant.

The takeaway

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

Entry: Premier Collection plans
$350K to $498K

The smaller Premier Collection plans, the accessible door into a newer GL Homes 55-plus village. Confirm the HOA and master fee and the lot.

Lowest entry
Core: Regal Collection plans
$498K to $650K

The mid-size Regal Collection plans on good lots. The heart of the market, where collection, plan, and lot separate similar homes.

Most inventory
High: largest plans on lake lots
$650K to $840K

The largest plans, well-upgraded, on the best 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.

$350K to $498K
Entry: Premier Collection plans
The smaller Premier Collection plans, the accessible door into a newer GL Homes 55-plus village. Confirm the HOA and master fee and the lot.
$498K to $650K
Core: Regal Collection plans
The mid-size Regal Collection plans on good lots. The heart of the market, where collection, plan, and lot separate similar homes.
$650K to $840K
High: largest plans on lake lots
The largest plans, well-upgraded, on the best 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 Valencia Cay

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 newer GL Homes build, the 14-acre Sports and Racquet Club, and the 100-plus-club calendar are priced into every Valencia Cay listing, within 55-plus rules. The deal is in the collection, the floor plan, and the lot, not the community name.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.4A- · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.3/10
Renovation Risk2.6/10
Location Efficiency8.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.4/10

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 Valencia Cay 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
  • Lake and preserve lots carry the premiums here.
  • Interior lots trade lower.
  • The collection and plan drive value as much as the lot.

In a newer GL Homes active-adult village, value turns on the collection, the floor plan, and the lot. Lake and preserve lots command premiums, while interior lots trade lower for good reason. Because the homes are newer with low renovation risk, compare a home against recent closed sales of the same collection and plan, then weigh the lot and the master Riverland amenity fee.

Valencia Cay in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers 55 and older who want a newer GL Homes single-family home with resort amenities and value in Riverland, Port St. Lucie.
Strong onAmenities and newness: the 14-acre Sports and Racquet Club, 100-plus clubs, and low-renovation-risk GL Homes at value pricing.
WatchThe collection and floor plan, the HOA and master Riverland amenity fee and reserves, the 55-plus rules, and the lot.
Not forBuyers who do not meet 55-plus requirements, who want a coastal-walkable address or a custom estate, or who want a central Palm Beach County location.
The edgeComping the correct collection and plan and reading the HOA and master amenity fee lets a prepared buyer price accurately.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • HOA dues plus a master Riverland amenity fee fund lawn care and the Sports and Racquet Club.
  • The community is age-restricted under 55-plus rules.
  • Confirm the reserves and the master amenity fee before you buy.

Valencia Cay carries HOA dues plus a master Riverland amenity fee that fund the gate, lawn care, the Riverland Sports and Racquet Club, and common areas. Confirm the current dues, the master amenity fee, what they cover, the reserves, and any assessment before you offer.

Dues generally fund lawn maintenance, common areas, and the gate, while the master Riverland fee funds the Sports and Racquet Club and shared amenities; confirm the exact inclusions and reserve position with the association and Riverland.

Amenities run through Riverland's 14-acre Sports and Racquet Club: a fitness center and courts for tennis, pickleball, and bocce, with more than 100 clubs, planned events, a farmers market, and a full-time activities director, plus lakes and golf-cart paths. There is no equity golf requirement.

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 Valencia Cay, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Valencia Cay, 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 Valencia Cay at Riverland 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.

Valencia Cay Market Scorecard

Balanced Market (limited data)

Valencia Cay is currently a balanced market (limited data). About 2.4 months of supply, a median asking price of $779,000, and homes go under contract in about 85 days.

2.4
Months supply
$779,000
Median list
$498,000
Median sold
$282
Per sqft
85
Days on mkt
1/1/5
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 34987 ZIP is $447,596, about 13.3% 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 Valencia Cay at Riverland located?
Within the master-planned Riverland in Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County, Florida (ZIP 34987), near I-95 and Becker Road, about 30 to 35 minutes from the Atlantic beaches and 40 to 45 minutes from West Palm Beach.
Is Valencia Cay a 55-plus community?
Yes. Valencia Cay at Riverland is a GL Homes age-restricted active-adult community under 55-plus occupancy rules. Confirm the exact occupancy requirements with the association before you offer.
What kinds of homes are in Valencia Cay?
Single-family homes planned for 1,071 residences across five floor-plan collections, with the Premier Collection from about 1,355 to 1,716 square feet and the Regal Collection from about 1,842 to 2,254 square feet. The collection, plan, and lot drive value.
What amenities does Valencia Cay offer?
Access to Riverland's 14-acre Sports and Racquet Club with a fitness center and courts for tennis, pickleball, and bocce, plus more than 100 clubs, planned events, a farmers market, and a full-time activities director, with lakes and golf-cart paths throughout Riverland.
What are the fees at Valencia Cay?
HOA dues plus a master Riverland amenity fee fund lawn care, the Sports and Racquet Club, and common areas. Confirm the current dues, the master fee, the reserves, and any assessment before you offer.
Who builds Valencia Cay?
Valencia Cay at Riverland is built by GL Homes, known for active-adult communities, so the homes are newer with low renovation risk.
What schools serve Valencia Cay?
The community is in the St. Lucie County School District. As a 55-plus community, schools are rarely the focus, but assignments are set by address; verify with the district if relevant.
How much do homes here cost?
Pricing is driven by the collection, the floor plan, the lot, and condition. Treat any reported figures as third-party context and confirm current pricing with a comparable-sales analysis by collection and plan.
Are there rental restrictions in Valencia Cay?
Active-adult associations commonly limit leasing through minimum terms or approval, and 55-plus occupancy applies. Get the current rental policy in writing before buying with rental plans.
What is Riverland?
Riverland is the master-planned community in Port St. Lucie that contains Valencia Cay and other Valencia villages, organized around shared amenities including the Sports and Racquet Club, lakes, and golf-cart paths.
What should I verify before buying in Valencia Cay?
The collection and floor plan, the HOA dues and master Riverland amenity fee and reserves, any assessment, the 55-plus rules, the rental policy, and the lot.
Do I need my own agent to buy in Valencia Cay?
Yes. The listing agent works for the seller. Your own agent identifies the collection and plan, confirms the HOA and master fee and 55-plus rules, reads the lot, and comps by collection so you do not overpay.
You are 55 or older and want a newer GL Homes single-family home with resort amenities in Port St. LucieExcellent fit
You want low renovation risk and a 100-plus-club social calendar at value pricingExcellent fit
You value the Riverland Sports and Racquet Club and golf-cart pathsExcellent fit
You do not meet 55-plus occupancy requirementsProbably not
You want a coastal-walkable address or a custom estateProbably not
You want to be in central Palm Beach CountyProbably not

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