Vitalia
at Tradition Homes for Sale in Port St. Lucie, FL

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

A built-out, resale 55+ community in Tradition with the 24,000 sq ft Captiva Club and a decade of established clubs.

55+ active-adultCaptiva Club, 24,000 sq ftBuilt-out, resale

Live Market Pulse

51/100
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

$455K

Median Price

6mo

Supply

118days

Avg DOM

Soft

Seller Leverage

$209/sf

Median $/Sqft

n/a

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Vitalia at Tradition is the built-out, resale side of the master plan's 55+ market: a gated, age-restricted community developed by AV Homes, which Taylor Morrison later acquired, anchored by the 24,000 square foot Captiva Club that opened in 2014. With a decade-plus of established resident-run clubs and a genuine ballroom, the social depth is the under-priced asset, and the homes, built roughly 2012 onward, are now traded entirely on resale. The read is condition: roof, HVAC and water-heater ages drive insurance, financing and price on older homes far more than square footage. The HOA reflects a real staffed clubhouse, so judge total cost of ownership, price plus carry plus replacements, not the fee alone. Confirm the current HOA, inclusions and age covenant directly before you offer."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Vitalia at Tradition market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $455K ($209 per sq ft), with homes averaging 118 days on market and 6.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 4 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Vitalia at Tradition is a built-out, gated 55+ active-adult community inside the Tradition master plan in western Port St. Lucie (ZIP 34987), St. Lucie County. It was developed by AV Homes, which Taylor Morrison later acquired, with construction running roughly from 2012, and third-party profiles describe a sizable community of around 1,200 single-family homes on roughly 450 acres of landscaping and preserves.

The social anchor is the Captiva Club, a 24,000 square foot recreation center that opened in the summer of 2014, with a ballroom, fitness center, aerobics studio, arts and crafts room, billiards and dart rooms, and a catering kitchen, plus a resort-style pool with cabanas and, per third-party profiles, eight pickleball courts, multiple tennis courts and bocce. A decade-plus of resident-run clubs gives Vitalia a social depth newer villages are still building toward.

Most homes are resale, with floor plans roughly 1,400 to 2,900 square feet. Third-party listings put HOA dues around $480 per month (as of 2024), typically reported to cover the Captiva Club, lawn care and the gate, though inclusions change, so confirm the current amount and exactly what it covers. A non-ad-valorem Tradition district assessment also rides the annual tax bill and is parcel-specific.

The honest trade is condition: homes from the early 2010s face first-cycle roof, HVAC and water-heater replacements that insurers and inspectors will not overlook, so the spread between original-finish and renovated homes is wide. Vitalia rewards buyers who price condition correctly. Confirm the current age covenant and rental rules before you offer.

Quick Match

Who Vitalia at Tradition is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want the most established club culture in Tradition's 55+ market
Buyers who want a built-out, construction-free community with settled streets
Buyers with renovation appetite who can capture the condition spread
Buyers who weigh total cost of ownership, price plus carry plus replacements

Probably not for

Buyers who want brand-new construction and current floor plans
Buyers who want the lowest possible monthly fee in Tradition's 55+ set
Buyers who want zero near-term maintenance on systems
Buyers who want walkable beach access rather than an inland master plan

Market Pulse

How Vitalia at Tradition is performing right now

51/100
momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

6Months of supplytight

118Median days on marketdays

1 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand

4Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

-1%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 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Vitalia at Tradition listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Del Webb or Port St. Lucie. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now2 : 1active : pending

For sale2

Pending1

Sold 12mo4

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Vitalia at Tradition buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Vitalia at Tradition

Live MLS inventory for Vitalia at Tradition. 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.

10095 Sw Oak Tree Circle home for sale in Vitalia at Tradition

Active · 112 daysTop listing

$429,970

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,992 sqft · built 2017

10095 Sw Oak Tree Circle, Port St. Lucie, 34987

Listed by Echo Fine Properties

10139 Sw Cypress Wood Court home for sale in Vitalia at Tradition

Active · 124 days

$399,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 2,012 sqft · built 2016

10139 Sw Cypress Wood Court, Port St. Lucie, 34987

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by KW Reserve Palm Beach

10288 Sw Yellowwood Avenue home for sale in Vitalia at Tradition

Pending · 118 days

$399,900

2 bd · 2 ba · 2,012 sqft · built 2015

10288 Sw Yellowwood Avenue, Port St. Lucie, 34987

Strong resaleRenovatedBest value

Listed by Lang Realty

Active and pending Vitalia at Tradition listings as of 2026-06-25, 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.

Interactive Map

Vitalia at Tradition on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

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.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

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

Drive times from Vitalia at Tradition. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Tradition Square (dining, Publix, events)~5 min · approximate, varies with traffic

Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital~5 min · off Tradition Parkway

I-95 at Gatlin Boulevard~8 min · main highway access

St. Lucie West shopping corridor~15 min · additional shopping and dining

Hutchinson Island beaches (Jensen Beach)~30 to 35 min · Atlantic beaches, inland community

Palm Beach International Airport~45 to 55 min · via I-95 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

Vitalia at Tradition (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

Vitalia at Tradition 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 Vitalia at Tradition address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Vitalia at Tradition, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Vitalia at Tradition

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a built-out, resale 55+ community with a deep club culture, where condition, the roof and systems, and total cost of ownership drive outcomes. Watch insurance repricing on aging roofs, and confirm the current HOA, since published figures move.

Captiva Club, a 24,000 sq ft clubhouse open since 2014

BullishA ballroom-anchored, staffed clubhouse with a decade-plus of resident-run clubs gives Vitalia social depth newer villages cannot quickly replicate, an under-priced asset for relocating buyers. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Captiva Club, a 24,000 sq ft clubhouse open since 2014

Built-out, resale market with a wide condition spread

NeutralHomes from the early 2010s face first-cycle roof, HVAC and water-heater replacements, so the spread between original-finish and renovated homes is wide and condition drives price. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Built-out, resale market with a wide condition spread

Insurance repricing on aging roofs

BearishFlorida insurers increasingly surcharge or decline older roofs, so roof age affects insurability, financing and negotiation; get the quote during diligence, not after. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Insurance repricing on aging roofs

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 Vitalia at Tradition, 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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2014
Amenities
Captiva Club opened, 24,000 square feet
Third-party profiles describe the Captiva Club as a 24,000 square foot recreation center that opened in the summer of 2014, with a ballroom, fitness center, aerobics studio, arts and crafts room, billiards and dart rooms, a resort pool, pickleball, tennis and bocce. Why it matters: The decade-plus of established clubs is the social depth that newer villages lack. For relocating buyers that maturity is worth real money and never shows on a listing sheet. Source
Ongoing
Market
Built-out, resale community developed by AV Homes
Third-party profiles describe Vitalia as developed by AV Homes, later acquired by Taylor Morrison, now fully built out and trading on resale, with homes roughly 1,400 to 2,900 square feet. Why it matters: A built-out, resale market means condition is the swing factor. Comp by roof year, system age and finish level, and confirm the current HOA and the age covenant before you offer. 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.

The Strategy

The Vitalia at Tradition buying strategy.

If we were buying in Vitalia at Tradition, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Get the roof year and an insurance quote during diligence. Roof age drives insurability, financing and negotiation on older Vitalia homes.

Comp by condition tier. Original-finish, updated and renovated homes are different markets here, so price within the right lane.

Inspect for the era. First-cycle HVAC and water-heater replacements are due on early-phase homes, and verify permits on prior updates.

Confirm the current HOA, inclusions and the district assessment. Published figures move, and checking bond payoff status can reveal an advantage.

Confirm the age covenant and rental rules, and weigh total cost of ownership against newer villages, including the established-brand alternative, Del Webb Tradition.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A structurally sound, honestly priced original-finish home on a good lot, bought for the condition spread with the systems inspected.

Biggest Risk

Paying renovated-tier money for original-tier systems, or skipping the insurance quote until after contract.

Best Lot

Lake and water lots hold premiums; interior original-finish homes are the project aisle.

Smart Timing

The condition spread is the opportunity; system-age diligence is the whole game, so inspect before you offer.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

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

The Homes

Type

Single-family (resale)

Size

~1,400-2,800 sq ft

Built

~2012-2021

Developer

AV Homes / Taylor Morrison

Costs & Fees

HOA

~$480/mo (verify)

Includes

Captiva Club, lawn, gate (verify)

District

Tradition assessment on tax bill

Amenities

Clubhouse

Captiva Club, 24,000 sq ft

Ballroom

Full event ballroom

Racquet

Tennis, pickleball, bocce

Studios

Arts, aerobics, billiards

Location

Setting

Tradition master plan, west PSL

Beaches

~30 min to Hutchinson Island

Medical

Cleveland Clinic Tradition ~5 min

The Homes: Price the Systems, Not the Paint

Vitalia’s housing stock runs roughly 1,400 to 2,800 square feet, one-story concrete block, built 2012-2021. The market now splits into three condition tiers: original-finish homes (the mid-$200s-to-low-$300s aisle, priced for updating), partially updated core stock, and renovated homes that push toward $500K.

The diligence list writes itself. Roofs: Florida insurers increasingly surcharge or decline roofs past 15 years, a 2012 original roof is a negotiation item today and an insurance problem tomorrow. HVAC and water heaters: first-cycle replacements are due across the early phases. Permits: verify that prior owners’ updates were permitted, because unpermitted work surfaces at your resale, not theirs.

Priced correctly, none of this is a problem, it is the discount. The mistake is paying renovated-tier money for original-tier systems, and in a community where the spread runs $150K+, that mistake is easy to make without comps in hand.

What Living Here Is Actually Like

The rhythm of Vitalia life, from residents and our time in the community:

A typical week

Morning fitness or pickleball league, club meetings and cards at the Captiva Club, a ballroom event or show on the weekend, Tradition Square for dinner. The resident-run calendar is dense, this is one of the most genuinely social communities we work in.

The settled-streets dividend

Everything is finished: mature trees, established lawns, no construction trucks, neighbors who have been here years. Buyers tired of touring half-built villages feel the difference immediately.

The maintenance reality

Owning a 2013 home means replacement cycles, budget for the roof, HVAC and appliances era by era. Residents who planned for it shrug; those who did not feel ambushed.

What residents grumble about

The fee relative to home age, insurance repricing on older roofs, and west-PSL traffic. All real, all manageable with eyes open.

The Vitalia Buyer Checklist

Roof year first, it drives insurance, financing and negotiation.
HVAC and water-heater ages, first-cycle replacements are due on early phases.
Insurance quote during diligence, not after contract.
Permit history on every update the listing brags about.
Pull the tax bill, assessment amount and bond payoff status.
Current HOA budget and inclusions in writing.
Verify age covenant and rental policy against your plans.
Comp by condition tier, original, updated, renovated are different markets.

Jon Brooks · Co-Founder, Momentum Realty

Vitalia is where I send buyers who want Tradition’s 55+ life without Tradition’s new-construction prices, and where I am most insistent about inspections. The community itself is a known quantity: great club culture, settled streets, real social depth. The variance is house by house, and it lives in roofs, compressors and permit files. Buy the right original-finish home at the right discount and you have the best value in the master plan; pay updated money for original systems and you bought someone else’s deferred maintenance.

Our rule here: no offer without the roof year, the insurance quote and the condition-tier comps on the table. It has never once been wasted effort.

Vitalia vs. the Alternatives

The honest comparison set for a value-focused 55+ buyer in Tradition:

Community	Builder / Type	Monthly fees (approx.)	The trade
Vitalia at Tradition	Resale only · 55+	~$480 + district	Lowest entry prices; oldest product; deepest club culture
Telaro at Tradition	Mattamy · 55+	~$308 + ~$195 + district	Newest plans at $150K+ higher entry
Del Webb Tradition	Pulte · 55+	~$497-$531 + district	Similar fee, newer average product, brand programming
LakePark at Tradition	Minto · 55+	~$240 + district	Half the fee, leaner club, newer-built
Esplanade at Tradition	Taylor Morrison · 55+	~$482 + district	The premium tier, biggest homes, boutique resort

The pattern: Vitalia wins on purchase price and club maturity; LakePark wins on carry; Telaro on product age; Del Webb and Esplanade on newer homes at premium pricing. Total cost of ownership, price plus carry plus replacements, is the only fair comparison, and we build it for every client.

Touring more than one? We will build a same-day route across Vitalia, LakePark and Telaro with the total-cost table in hand.

Plan the tour

The Honest Pros & Cons

What Vitalia gets right

The lowest purchase prices in Tradition’s 55+ market
Captiva Club: 24,000 sq ft with a real ballroom and decade-old clubs
Fully built out, settled streets, zero construction
Wide condition spread creates genuine value plays
Same town, trails and hospital as the premium villages
Concrete-block construction throughout

What to go in eyes-open about

~$480 HOA is premium-tier carry on older product
First-cycle roof, HVAC and water-heater replacements due
Insurance repricing on aging roofs is real
Finishes read one to two cycles behind new villages
District assessment still rides the tax bill
30+ minutes to a beach

Vitalia at Tradition Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Vitalia at Tradition.

The takeaway

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

Here are the broad resale bands in Vitalia at Tradition today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: original-finish homes

$405K to $405K

The smaller and original-finish plans, the lowest cost of entry to a Tradition 55+ address, priced for updating. Condition and system age drive value most here.

Lowest entry

Core: updated homes

$405K to $540K

Mid-size plans, many partially updated by second owners, with lake exposure available. The volume of the resale market.

Most inventory

High: renovated and large plans

$540K to $540K

The biggest plans and the renovated stock on the best lots, the community's ceiling. New roofs, updated kitchens and lot position separate these.

Strongest resale

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

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$455K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$405K to $405K

Entry: original-finish homes

The smaller and original-finish plans, the lowest cost of entry to a Tradition 55+ address, priced for updating. Condition and system age drive value most here.

$405K to $540K

Core: updated homes

Mid-size plans, many partially updated by second owners, with lake exposure available. The volume of the resale market.

$540K to $540K

High: renovated and large plans

The biggest plans and the renovated stock on the best lots, the community's ceiling. New roofs, updated kitchens and lot position separate these.

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

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Vitalia at Tradition, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

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

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Vitalia at Tradition is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

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.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Vitalia at Tradition holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

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.

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 Vitalia at Tradition

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.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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Vitalia's deal is simple: a clubhouse with real history at the lowest entry to Tradition 55+. The deal is won or lost on the roof, the systems, and pricing condition correctly, not the fee.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.9B+ · Buy Score

Resale Strength8.0/10

Renovation Risk5.8/10

Location Efficiency8.4/10

Long-Term Defensibility8.0/10

Carrying Cost Advantage6.6/10

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.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Vitalia at Tradition 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.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

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 water lots hold premiums best
Interior original-finish homes are the project aisle
Condition shifts the value of every lot tier here
A renovated home on a lake lot is the ceiling
Read the roof and the systems before the finishes

In a resale-only market, lot and condition interact: a renovated home on a lake lot is Vitalia's ceiling, while an original-finish home on an interior lot is its floor, and the floor is where renovation-minded buyers find the best 55+ math in the master plan. Lake and water lots hold premiums, buffer lots trade behind, and interior original-finish homes are the project aisle. Read the roof and the systems first, then price the condition against the lot, and comp within the same condition tier.

The 15-Second Verdict

Vitalia at Tradition in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want the most established club culture in Tradition's 55+ market and a built-out, settled community.

Strong onThe 24,000 sq ft Captiva Club with a decade of clubs, a built-out construction-free setting, and Cleveland Clinic Tradition minutes away.

WatchFirst-cycle roof, HVAC and water-heater replacements, insurance repricing on aging roofs, and the HOA on older product. Confirm current fees.

Not forBuyers who want brand-new construction, the lowest fee, zero near-term maintenance, or walkable beach access.

The edgeA structurally sound original-finish home bought for the condition spread, with systems inspected, can be the best 55+ math in the master plan.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Reported HOA around $480/mo (2024), confirm current
Fee reflects a real staffed 24,000 sq ft clubhouse
Tradition district assessment also rides the tax bill
Check any bond payoff status on an older community
Confirm the current age covenant and rental rules

The HOA, roughly $480 per month (verify current inclusions; typically the Captiva Club, lawn care and the gate). Yes, that is Del Webb-tier money on decade-old homes, and it buys a Del Webb-tier amenity operation. A staffed 24,000 sq ft clubhouse costs what it costs regardless of home age. The arbitrage is on the purchase side: you save $100K-$200K on the home and pay the same monthly as the premium villages.

The district assessment. Like all of Tradition, parcels carry non-ad-valorem assessments on the tax bill, commonly $1,500-$3,500 per year in the PSL new-development market, parcel-specific. Older communities sometimes have partially retired bond portions, which is worth checking: a paid-down assessment is a genuine resale advantage.

The honest math: all-in association-and-district carry lands roughly $605-$775 per month before taxes and insurance, premium-tier carry on a value-tier purchase price. Whether that trade works depends on your down payment math and how much clubhouse you will use. We run it with real parcel numbers for every client.

Want the real numbers? We will pull the current HOA budget, exact inclusions and the parcel’s assessment, including any bond payoff status, before you offer.

Get the numbers

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Vitalia at Tradition buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxSt. Lucie County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Vitalia at Tradition.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

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.

Selling in Vitalia at Tradition

Price it to your condition tier and your receipts, not a community average.

If you are selling in Vitalia, the right list price comes from recent sales matched to your home's roof and system age and finish level, because the spread between original-finish and renovated homes is wide and every buyer here fears system surprises.

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 Vitalia at Tradition, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Del Webb, 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.

What is your Vitalia at Tradition home worth?

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are St. Lucie County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,077/mo

St. Lucie County typical true cost to own

$194/mo

St. Lucie County typical home insurance

Check CDD

Confirm before you offer

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · St. Lucie County scorecard.

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

How much local inventory is already under contract

40% of homes for sale in ZIP 34987 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 (2026-06-25).

Vitalia at Tradition Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Vitalia at Tradition is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $414,485, and homes go under contract in about 118.0 days.

6.0

Months supply

$414,485

Median list

$455,000

Median sold

$209

Per sqft

118.0

Days on mkt

2/1/4

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

Is Vitalia at Tradition a 55+ community?

Yes. Vitalia is an age-restricted active-adult community under federal HOPA rules. Confirm the exact age and occupancy covenant with the HOA before you offer.

Where is Vitalia at Tradition located?

Inside the Tradition master plan in western Port St. Lucie, FL (ZIP 34987), St. Lucie County, minutes from Tradition Square and Cleveland Clinic Tradition and roughly eight minutes from I-95 at Gatlin Boulevard.

Who built Vitalia at Tradition?

AV Homes developed the community, and Taylor Morrison later acquired AV Homes. Construction ran roughly from 2012, and the community is now fully built out, so every purchase is a resale.

What is the Captiva Club?

Vitalia's 24,000 square foot clubhouse, opened in summer 2014: a ballroom, fitness center, aerobics studio, arts and crafts room, billiards and dart rooms and a catering kitchen, plus an outdoor pool, pickleball, tennis and bocce. A decade-plus of resident-run clubs gives it social depth newer villages have not had time to build.

What is the HOA fee and what does it cover?

Third-party listings put it around $480 per month as of 2024, typically reported to cover the Captiva Club, lawn care and the gate, though inclusions change. Verify the current budget and exact inclusions with the association before you offer.

Does Vitalia have a CDD or district assessment?

Tradition parcels carry a non-ad-valorem district assessment on the annual tax bill in addition to the HOA. The exact amount is parcel-specific, and an older community may have partially retired bond portions, so we pull the actual tax bill for any home you consider.

What should I watch on older Vitalia homes?

First-cycle replacements: roofs, which insurers increasingly balk at past about fifteen years, plus HVAC and water heaters. A home with original everything is a different asset than a renovated one, so inspect and price accordingly.

How big are Vitalia homes?

Roughly 1,400 to 2,900 square feet, mostly one-story, built in concrete block from about 2012 onward.

How does Vitalia compare to Del Webb Tradition?

Similar maturity and a comparable fee tier; Del Webb carries the Del Webb brand programming and slightly newer average product, while Vitalia carries the ballroom-anchored Captiva Club and a deep club culture. Compare total cost of ownership, and inventory timing often decides it. We tour both with buyers.

Why is the HOA what it is for an older community?

Because the amenity set is real: a staffed 24,000 square foot clubhouse, pool and courts cost the same to run whether homes are new or not. Judge the all-in carry against the alternatives, not the fee alone.

Are there rental restrictions?

55+ communities typically restrict leasing, with minimum terms, tenant age qualification and sometimes waiting periods. Get the current rental policy in writing from the HOA before buying with rental plans.

How far is the beach?

Roughly 30 to 35 minutes to Hutchinson Island beaches via Jensen Beach. Vitalia is an inland master-plan community.

What schools serve the area?

The community is in St. Lucie Public Schools, with Tradition-area charter and district campuses nearby. As a 55+ community, school zoning matters mainly for resale context and visiting family; assignment is by address, so confirm with the district for any specific need.

Do I need my own agent to buy in Vitalia?

Yes, more than almost anywhere in Tradition. In a condition-driven resale market your agent prices system age honestly, verifies the fee and assessment, and negotiates repairs from inspection findings. Momentum Realty does exactly that.

Who is the best real estate agent for Vitalia at Tradition?

The best agent for Vitalia at Tradition is one who actively works Port St. Lucie and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Vitalia at Tradition.

How do I find a top Port St. Lucie real estate agent who knows Vitalia at Tradition?

Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Vitalia at Tradition and the wider Port St. Lucie area.

Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Vitalia at Tradition?

Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Vitalia at Tradition purchase or sale — no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Vitalia at Tradition?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want the most established club culture in Tradition's 55+ marketExcellent fit

You want a built-out, construction-free community with settled streetsExcellent fit

You have renovation appetite and can capture the condition spreadExcellent fit

You weigh total cost of ownership, price plus carry plus replacementsExcellent fit

You will get the roof year and insurance quote before you offerExcellent fit

You want brand-new construction and current floor plansProbably not

You want the lowest possible monthly fee in Tradition's 55+ setProbably not

You want zero near-term maintenance on systemsProbably not

You want walkable beach access rather than an inland master planProbably not

You are not prepared to inspect and price system age honestlyProbably not

Get the inside read on Vitalia at Tradition

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Vitalia at Tradition home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

You are all set.

A Momentum Realty Vitalia at Tradition specialist will reach out personally, usually the same day.

Thinking about hiring an agent here? How to find the best real estate agent in Vitalia at Tradition — what to look for, questions to ask, and your local expert.

Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Source: Listing photos provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Vitaliaat Tradition Homes for Sale in Port St. Lucie, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who Vitalia at Tradition is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Vitalia at Tradition is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Vitalia at Tradition

Vitalia at Tradition on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Vitalia at Tradition

Captiva Club, a 24,000 sq ft clubhouse open since 2014

Built-out, resale market with a wide condition spread

Insurance repricing on aging roofs

Captiva Club opened, 24,000 square feet

Built-out, resale community developed by AV Homes

The Vitalia at Tradition buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

The Homes

Costs & Fees

Amenities

Location

What Vitalia gets right

What to go in eyes-open about

What your money buys in Vitalia at Tradition.

What ~$455K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Vitalia at Tradition holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Vitalia at Tradition

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Vitalia at Tradition is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Vitalia at Tradition in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Vitalia at Tradition buy.

Price it to your condition tier and your receipts, not a community average.

In Vitalia at Tradition, condition and view decide your number

What is your Vitalia at Tradition home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Vitalia at Tradition Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Vitalia at Tradition?

Get the inside read on Vitalia at Tradition

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