Tradition at Port St. Lucie

Tradition and Riverland are two separate master-planned communities that both sit in PSL's 34987 ZIP. Tradition was founded in 2003 (originally by Core Communities; Mattamy Homes acquired the development rights in 2018), includes both all-ages and 55+ neighborhoods built by multiple builders, and uses Community Development Districts (CDDs) to fund infrastructure. Riverland is GL Homes' 4,000-acre 55+-only community with no CDDs; infrastructure costs are built into home pricing instead.

Yes. Tradition operates multiple Community Development Districts that fund roads, drainage, parks, and community infrastructure. Annual CDD assessments typically range from approximately $1,500 to $3,500+ per year, depending on the specific neighborhood and how much district debt has been retired. Newer Southern Grove neighborhoods generally carry higher assessments than established sections. These figures are approximate; buyers should confirm current CDD assessments with the village CDD administrator or builder at time of purchase.

Tradition has five named 55+ active-adult neighborhoods: Vitalia at Tradition, LakePark at Tradition, Telaro at Tradition (Mattamy Homes), Esplanade at Tradition (Taylor Morrison), and Del Webb Tradition (Pulte). Each is a gated community with its own clubhouse, pool, fitness center, and lifestyle programming. Pricing, amenity scope, and home sizes vary across the five. The master Tradition community itself is not 55+; it mixes all-ages and 55+ neighborhoods side by side.

Per Steve Banasiak's April 2026 LYNQ Market Update, the median sold price in the 34987 ZIP for single-family homes was $477,000 over the trailing six months, with a median 54 days on market and a 98% sale-to-list ratio. The 34987 ZIP includes Tradition's villages along with neighboring Riverland, Wylder, and Southern Grove, so this number reflects the full zip rather than Tradition-master-only data.

As of 2026, the active builders in Tradition include Mattamy Homes (Kenley, Manderlie, Cadence Townhomes, Seville, Telaro), GHO Homes (Belterra, LakePark), D.R. Horton (Heritage Oaks, The Estates), Pulte/Del Webb (Del Webb Tradition), and Taylor Morrison (Esplanade at Tradition). Minto Communities previously built homes in Town Park and LakePark but is no longer producing new construction in Tradition; remaining inventory in those neighborhoods is resale. Builder lineups change as villages sell out, so confirm at time of purchase.

Tradition is served by St. Lucie Public Schools. Palm Pointe K-8 (formerly FAU/SLCSD Palm Pointe Educational Research School) is the most-cited school for families choosing Tradition, located in or directly adjacent to the community. Other elementary and K-8 options include West Gate K-8, Manatee Academy K-8, and Windmill Point Elementary. High schoolers attend Treasure Coast High School or Legacy High School, which opened for the 2025–2026 school year specifically to serve western PSL growth. Tradition Preparatory High School is a charter alternative.

The Tradition master community is not gated; the main roads and Town Center are open to the public. Several individual neighborhoods within Tradition are gated, primarily the 55+ active-adult communities — Vitalia, LakePark, Telaro, Esplanade, and Del Webb — plus a few all-ages neighborhoods. Whether a specific home sits behind a gate depends entirely on which neighborhood it is in, so verify gate status by neighborhood when comparing properties.

Tradition sits roughly 20–25 miles inland from the Atlantic. Jensen Beach (Martin County) is about 20–25 miles east via Crosstown Parkway or Becker Road to US-1, then over the bridge to A1A. Stuart and Hutchinson Island beaches are 25–30 miles east, and Fort Pierce beaches are 20–25 miles north and east. Drive times typically run 30–40 minutes outside of peak season; longer during winter snowbird traffic and weekend beach days.

Monthly carrying cost beyond the mortgage in Tradition includes HOA fees ($100–$600/month depending on neighborhood), CDD assessments billed annually as $1,500–$3,500+/year on the St. Lucie County tax bill (effectively $125–$292/month), Florida property tax of approximately 1% of assessed value annually (with homestead exemption available for primary residents), and homeowners insurance (Florida rates run materially higher than national averages and vary significantly by home age, roof, and policy structure). Total carrying cost beyond mortgage typically lands between $700 and $1,500+ per month depending on the neighborhood, assessed value, and insurance specifics. Request specific HOA, CDD, and insurance figures for the property under consideration before closing.

Tradition uses a stacked HOA structure. The Tradition Master Association covers approximately $191–$207/month per home and typically includes basic cable TV, internet, landline phone service, and the community-wide security infrastructure. Each individual neighborhood layers a separate sub-HOA on top, which varies in scope and cost. Some neighborhood sub-HOAs cover lawn care, irrigation, gated security, pool maintenance, exterior pest control, and access to the neighborhood's own amenity center. Others cover only basic common-area upkeep. Buyers should request a current HOA fee schedule for the specific neighborhood AND the master association at time of purchase.

Yes. As of 2026, several Tradition neighborhoods have active new construction inventory: Belterra (GHO Homes), Kenley, Manderlie, Seville, Cadence at Tradition, and Telaro (Mattamy Homes), Del Webb Tradition (Pulte, final Phase 3), LakePark at Tradition (GHO), and Esplanade at Tradition (Taylor Morrison). Other Tradition neighborhoods are resale-only, including Town Park, Bedford Park, Heritage Oaks, Heron Preserve, Lakes at Tradition, Victoria Parc Estates, Emery at Tradition, The Estates at Tradition, and Vitalia at Tradition. Builder availability shifts as phases sell out; confirm new construction status with the specific builder or community sales office at time of inquiry.

Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital, opened in December 2013, sits directly adjacent to Tradition Town Center and serves as the community's primary healthcare anchor. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services, surgical services, cardiac care, women's health, orthopedics, imaging, and outpatient specialty clinics. Cleveland Clinic acquired an additional 44 acres in Port St. Lucie in 2020 to support continued campus expansion. Beyond the hospital, Tradition Town Center includes medical offices and outpatient services. For specialized care not available on-campus, Cleveland Clinic Florida's Weston and Stuart locations are within 30–60 minutes by car.