Homes zoned for
SAMUEL S. GAINES ACADEMY K-8
Family-friendly living in the heart of Port St. Lucie
63
Homes for sale
$429,900
Median list price
$270
Avg price / sqft
113
Median days on market
The Samuel S. Gaines Academy K-8 zone sits in the residential core of Port St. Lucie, where wide streets, canal frontage, and screened pools shape everyday life. This is a place built around families and outdoor living — of the Port St. Lucie homes for sale in this area, 1,700 come with a pool and 846 sit on the water, so weekends here often revolve around the backyard.
For buyers, the math is approachable. The median list price is $415,000 and homes are selling at about 97% of asking after a median 58 days on market, which means there's room to negotiate without a bidding-war frenzy. With 3,086 active listings to compare on the live map, you have real choice — from starter homes to new construction and a smaller luxury tier above $1M.
SAMUEL S. GAINES ACADEMY K-8 is an attendance zone in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Quick facts
$169,999 – $3.6M price range
1,814 sqft median home
$288/mo median HOA
$3,300/mo median rent
150 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$495,000
1529 SW KOSNAR AVENUE, PORT ST LUCIE
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,518 sqft
$440,000
12423 SW FORLI WAY, PORT ST LUCIE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,021 sqft
$369,000
1131 SW LONDON LANE, PORT ST LUCIE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,500 sqft
$279,900
2623 SW MARSHFIELD COURT, PORT ST LUCIE
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,500 sqft
$2,899,000
1490 SEAWAY DRIVE UNIT 6, FORT PIERCE
3 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,990 sqft
$479,900
1949 SE AIROSO BOULEVARD, PORT ST LUCIE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,131 sqft
$199,900
5832 SUMMERFIELD COURT UNIT 50B, FORT PIERCE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,183 sqft
$453,777
8582 DAHLIA CIRCLE, PORT ST LUCIE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,650 sqft
$447,900$449,000
3232 SE QUAY STREET, PORT ST LUCIE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,985 sqft
$344,999$355,000
5216 VESPERA STREET, FORT PIERCE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,783 sqft
$169,999
6747 PICANTE CIRCLE, FORT PIERCE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,530 sqft
$369,000$373,000
5717 BIRCH DRIVE, FORT PIERCE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,246 sqft
Every active listing inside the SAMUEL S. GAINES ACADEMY K-8 attendance boundary
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The numbers that matter
The SAMUEL S. GAINES ACADEMY K-8 market
150
Sold, last 12 months
$375,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
40 days
Median time to sell
SAMUEL S. GAINES ACADEMY K-8 vs Port St. Lucie
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 9.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the SAMUEL S. GAINES ACADEMY K-8 boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median SAMUEL S. GAINES ACADEMY K-8 home
≈ $3,241/mo
$429,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$288/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,300/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
346,237
Median age
46
Median income
$72,061
Median home value
$300,390
Beyond the listings
Living in SAMUEL S. GAINES ACADEMY K-8
Culture
Top 23% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Entertainment
Top 24% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Lifestyles
Top 25% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Entertainment
Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Appearance oriented
Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Straight answers
SAMUEL S. GAINES ACADEMY K-8 FAQs
Is the Samuel S. Gaines Academy zone a good place to live?+
It's a solidly residential family area in central Port St. Lucie, with 1,700 pool homes and 846 waterfront listings shaping the lifestyle. The 55+ and golf-community segments are effectively absent here, so it skews toward all-ages family living. Browse the full picture on the live map.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's moderately priced for Florida, with a median list price of $415,000 and homes running about $276 per square foot. There's a wide spread, including 386 new-construction options and a smaller luxury tier of 145 homes above $1M for buyers stretching higher.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
The typical home lists at $415,000 and runs about 1,764 square feet, while the median sold price over the past year was $379,001. That gap between list and sold prices reflects a market where negotiation is normal.
How is the market right now?+
There are 3,086 active listings and 1,549 homes sold over the last 12 months, so inventory is healthy and buyers have leverage. Homes take a median 58 days to sell and close at around 97% of asking, pointing to a balanced, unhurried pace. See current Port St. Lucie homes for sale to compare.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $288 per month, though many non-gated homes carry lower or no HOA dues. Median property taxes come to roughly $5,208 per year, and if you're weighing renting, the median rent sits at $2,600 per month.
Homes matched to the official attendance boundary — school zoning changes; always verify with the district. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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