Explore The Lakes at St. Lucie West: DiVosta houses and villas, neighborhood differences, schools, and ownership details to compare before choosing a home.
The Lakes is an established, non-gated, all-ages community within St. Lucie West in Port St. Lucie. It includes different home styles and association sections. Use the property address and association name when comparing costs; a fee or maintenance promise from one section should not be applied to every home.
Quick Answer
The Lakes is an established, non-gated, all-ages community within St. Lucie West in Port St. Lucie. It includes different home styles and association sections. Use the property address and association name when comparing costs; a fee or maintenance promise from one section should not be applied to every home.
I'm Brian Wilder, and I help buyers and sellers in Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties. This page covers The Lakes at St. Lucie West so you can ask the right questions before you tour. The Lakes brings established DiVosta homes, water views, and shared recreation into St. Lucie West's everyday shopping and dining area. This is a place to compare a detached house with a villa, then decide how much outdoor space and maintenance you want. Bedford and Sun Terrace belong within the larger Lakes setting, with their own association details.
Homes for sale in The Lakes at St. Lucie West right now
Browse current Port St. Lucie homes for sale. Those results cover all of Port St. Lucie, not just The Lakes at St. Lucie West. Call or text Brian at 561-201-4717 for a shortlist in The Lakes; asking prices and availability change daily.
How much do homes in St. Lucie West cost?
Single-family homes in St. Lucie West typically sold for about $350,000 (median across 127 closed sales), and the middle half of sales fell between $319,000 and $412,000 (Flexmls closed sales, as of October 2026).
The Lakes at St. Lucie West is part of St. Lucie West, so these figures cover all of St. Lucie West, not just The Lakes at St. Lucie West. These are past closed sales with close dates from October 23, 2025 to October 22, 2026, not asking prices. Ask me for a short list of recent sales near the home you want.
How long do homes in St. Lucie West take to sell?
Single-family homes in St. Lucie West typically sold after about 50 days on the market (Flexmls closed sales, as of October 2026).
The Lakes at St. Lucie West is part of St. Lucie West, so these figures cover all of St. Lucie West, not just The Lakes at St. Lucie West. Days on market vary by price, condition and season. Compare the home you like with recent sales on the same street or in the same section.
How old are the homes in St. Lucie West?
In Flexmls closed sales as of October 2026, the middle half of homes in St. Lucie West were built between 2002 and 2004, with a median year built of 2003 across 154 closed sales.
The Lakes at St. Lucie West is part of St. Lucie West, so these figures cover all of St. Lucie West, not just The Lakes at St. Lucie West. Roof age, window type and updates vary by address, so ask for the roof date and a wind-mitigation report before your inspection period ends.
Is St. Lucie West a gated community?
In Flexmls closed sales as of October 2026, 84% of the homes in St. Lucie West were listed in a gated community. Check each address, because gate and association rules differ.
The Lakes at St. Lucie West is part of St. Lucie West, so these figures cover all of St. Lucie West, not just The Lakes at St. Lucie West. Ask for the governing documents in writing. They show the monthly fee, what it covers, and the rental, pet and parking rules.
Do homes in St. Lucie West need flood insurance?
The dated MLS sample does not determine the flood zone or risk for a specific building or lot. Check the exact building on the FEMA flood map and get a flood-insurance quote before you offer.
The Lakes at St. Lucie West is part of St. Lucie West, so these figures cover all of St. Lucie West, not just The Lakes at St. Lucie West. Paying cash does not by itself settle flood-insurance requirements. Check any property-specific requirement tied to prior federal disaster assistance. Check the flood zone, the elevation certificate and the insurance quote before your inspection period ends. The National Flood Insurance Program explains the property-specific disaster-assistance requirement.
Homes and Construction
The area's DiVosta homes date to the early 1990s, with detached houses and villa-style choices. Bedford at the Lakes has detached homes with two-car garages, while Sun Terrace is known for patio homes. Floor plan, parking, outdoor space, and responsibility for exterior maintenance are useful ways to narrow the search.
A home described as being in The Lakes may have a more specific association name in its documents. Read that name before comparing dues with the next listing. The distinction matters more than a portal's neighborhood label.
HOA and Costs
Association costs and coverage depend on the section. Bedford's HOA describes quarterly dues that contribute toward common recreation through the Property Owners Association. Sun Terrace publishes its own monthly dues and rental rules. These are separate sets of documents, not one interchangeable fee. Official association information checked October 24, 2026: Bedford at the Lakes HOA and Sun Terrace HOA .
The St. Lucie West Services District assessment is separate from HOA dues. Review the latest tax bill, association budget, reserves, and any special assessment for the address. Distinguish routine roof maintenance from roof replacement when reviewing coverage.
Schools
Public assignment follows the specific address. Elementary and middle schools use regional choice zones; high school assignment is separate. Confirm the exact address and school year with the School District of St. Lucie County at St. Lucie Public Schools student assignment (checked October 24, 2026). Nearby charters and privates are listed on the parent St. Lucie West page.
Daily Life Around St. Lucie West
Town Center and the Shoppes at St. Lucie West put groceries and restaurants in the surrounding area. Publix is an option at the Shoppes; Berry Fresh Cafe and Tutto Fresco are among the area's dining choices. Clover Park brings Mets spring training and St. Lucie Mets games to the neighborhood's broader setting. You can make shopping, dinner, and baseball part of the same local routine without choosing a home inside a new master plan.
Cleveland Clinic's Family Health Center at St. Lucie West is a local healthcare destination. Hutchinson Island beaches lie east of Port St. Lucie. For a regular commute or a beach day, compare the route from the actual house instead of relying on a community-wide travel estimate. The St. Lucie West guide below covers the wider area's schools, healthcare, parks, and places of worship.
Condition and Ownership
A renovated kitchen does not tell you the age of the roof, the condition of the air conditioning, or whether alterations were permitted. Review replacement records, have the home inspected, and ask who is responsible for exterior work under that property's association documents.
A lake view and a property's legal rights are separate questions. Check the survey, flood zone, and insurance quote for the address. Do not assume that water behind the home comes with private boating access or ownership of the shoreline. If you are selling another home to make the move, line up both timelines before committing to the purchase.
Brian's Local Take
Start by deciding whether you want a detached home or a villa. Then compare the full ownership cost and maintenance responsibilities for that section. I would rather help you narrow those choices before touring than have you fall for a house that comes with the wrong rules.
Compare nearby communities
The Lakes at St. Lucie West is part of St. Lucie West. Read the St. Lucie West guide (palmbeachcountyhomeforsale.com/blog/st-lucie-west) for the wider picture. For the wider Port St. Lucie market, see our Port St. Lucie homes guide (palmbeachcountyhomeforsale.com/portsaintluciehomesforsale). If The Lakes at St. Lucie West is not the right fit, compare Cascades at St. Lucie West (palmbeachcountyhomeforsale.com/blog/cascades-at-st-lucie-west) and Kings Isle at St. Lucie West (palmbeachcountyhomeforsale.com/blog/kings-isle-at-st-lucie-west).
What to check before you offer in The Lakes at St. Lucie West
- Association fees and rules. Get the monthly fee, what it covers, any special assessment and the rental and pet rules in writing.
- Roof, air conditioning and windows. Their age shapes your first big repair and your insurance quote.
- Taxes on the specific property. Look up the address with the county property appraiser instead of trusting a neighbor's number.
- A full professional home inspection on every purchase, whatever the type of home.
Our free buyer guide walks through each item in order, so you know what to ask before you tour.
Selling your current home too?
Many buyers in Port St. Lucie already own a home somewhere else. The order you do things in decides how much you keep, so we price your current home first and then plan the sale and the purchase together. Start with a free home value (palmbeachcountyhomeforsale.com/cma/property-valuation).
This page is general information, not legal, tax or insurance advice. Double-check the listing you are interested in.
Guide reviewed October 28, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Lakes at St. Lucie West?
The Lakes at St. Lucie West is a community in Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County, Florida. This page covers what to check before you buy and where it sits in the local market. Ask us for current listings and recent sales near the address you like.
What kinds of homes are in The Lakes at St. Lucie West?
Home type, age, lot size and condition vary by address. Check the property type, year built and roof age in each listing, then compare it with recent sales nearby.
What should I ask about association fees and rules in The Lakes at St. Lucie West?
Ask what the monthly fee covers, whether there is a special assessment, and what the rental, pet and parking rules are. Ask for the governing documents in writing before your inspection period ends.
Do I need flood insurance to buy a home in The Lakes at St. Lucie West?
If you use a federally backed mortgage on a home in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, your lender will require it. Paying cash does not by itself settle flood-insurance requirements. Check any property-specific requirement tied to prior federal disaster assistance. Get a flood quote on the exact address before your inspection period ends.
Is it expensive to live in The Lakes at St. Lucie West?
The price of the home is only part of the cost. Insurance, flood coverage, association fees and taxes change the monthly total a lot from one address to the next. Ask for each of those numbers on the exact property before you offer.
Is it wise to buy a house in Florida right now?
I cannot tell you where the market goes next, and nobody honestly can. What I can do is help you test the purchase against your budget, your insurance quote, your association costs and how long you plan to stay.
Questions about The Lakes at St. Lucie West? Tell us your price range and what you need, and we will send what fits.
Call or text Brian Wilder: 561-201-4717. Lucy Lopez: 561-285-8809. Keller Williams Realty.
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Wilder Real Estate Group at Keller Williams Realty
Brian Wilder 561-201-4717
Lucy Lopez 561-285-8809
Fifth-generation Palm Beach County resident, second-generation agent. 1,500+ homes sold. Investing in Palm Beach County real estate since 1996, licensed agent since 1998.
Email Brian@WilderREG.com
Sources: Flexmls (BeachesMLS) and the official city, county, school district and builder sources named in the text, checked on the dates shown (Flexmls pulled October 25, 2026, for closings October 23, 2025 through October 22, 2026; association and school sources checked October 24, 2026; guide reviewed October 28, 2026). Figures current as of those dates. Double-check the listing you are interested in.