St. Lucie County Real Estate Market Update for September 2026
St. Lucie County has fewer homes for sale than it did a year ago, prices are holding steady, and buyers are still signing contracts. But homes here are taking longer to sell, and that sets St. Lucie apart from Martin and Indian River counties, where things sped up this year. Most of the slowdown is in two places, homes priced above $500,000 and condos and townhomes. Under $500,000, the market is close to balanced.
Every number here comes from Beaches MLS, the shared database local agents use to track every home listed and sold. I’m comparing September 2026 with September 2025. The county-wide numbers include every kind of home together. The single family and condo sections look at each type on its own. If any term here is new to you, my guide to reading a market report explains each one in plain language. St. Lucie County includes Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Tradition, St. Lucie West, Hutchinson Island, and the communities in between.
The St. Lucie County Market at a Glance
| September 2026 | This year | Last year | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale | 3,672 | 4,302 | Down 15% |
| Months of supply | 5.91 | 7.15 | Down 1.2 months |
| Homes that went under contract | 582 | 560 | Up 4% |
| Homes sold | 576 | 661 | Down 13% |
| Median sale price | $380,000 | $385,000 | Down 1% |
| Median days on market | 56 | 47 | Up 9 days |
Fewer Homes for Sale
There were 3,672 homes for sale in St. Lucie County in September, down from 4,302 a year ago. Fewer owners are listing. So far this year, 8,959 new listings have come on the market, compared with 9,876 by this time last year, a drop of about 9%.
Months of supply, which the MLS calls the absorption rate, fell from 7.15 to 5.91. That measures how long it would take to sell every home on the market at this year’s pace of sales. Around six months is generally considered balanced, so St. Lucie has moved from leaning toward buyers to sitting right about in the middle.
Buyers Are Still Buying
Closed sales were down about 13% in September, at 576. On its own, that looks like a slowdown. But 582 homes went under contract in September, up from 560 a year ago. Pending sales are the earlier signal, since they show what buyers agreed to this month, and many of those will close in October and November.
For the year, 5,575 homes have sold, compared with 5,687 at this point last year. That’s only 2% less, which is close to even.
Prices Are Steady
The median sale price in September was $380,000, compared with $385,000 a year ago. For the year to date, the median is exactly $380,000, the same as last year. The median list price on homes currently for sale is $410,000, so sellers are asking a bit more than buyers have been paying.
The busiest price range in September was $350,000 to $399,999, with 103 sales. That’s been true all year, with 917 sales in that range so far.
Homes Are Taking Longer to Sell
The typical home that sold in September was on the market 56 days, up from 47 a year ago. That count starts the day a home was first listed and keeps going even if it was taken off the market and relisted, so it’s a realistic picture of what sellers went through. The average was 99 days, pulled up by homes that sat a long time before selling.
Single Family Homes in St. Lucie County
Single family homes make up most of the sales in the county, and they’re holding up well, even though they’re selling a bit more slowly.
| Single family, September 2026 | This year | Last year |
|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 441 | 521 |
| Median sale price | $400,000 | $415,000 |
| Sale price vs. final list price | 97.5% | 97.2% |
| Sale price vs. original list price | 94.3% | 93.9% |
| Median days on market, from first listing | 56 | 46 |
Price
The median single family home sold for $400,000 in September. That’s down from $415,000 last September, and close to the $412,000 median from September 2024. Monthly medians move around, but over two years, single family prices in St. Lucie County have stayed in a narrow range. Every month since September 2024, the single family median has landed between about $396,000 and $420,000.
What Sellers Are Getting
On average, single family homes sold for 97.5% of their final list price, and 94.3% of the price they were first listed at. Both are a little better than a year ago.
That second number is the one I’d pay attention to if you’re selling. On a home first listed at $400,000, 94.3% works out to about $377,000. The difference between the original and final list price is mostly price reductions made while a home sat. Sellers who price correctly from the first day usually give up less.
Time on the Market
The typical single family home took 56 days to sell from its first listing, up from 46 days last year. That’s about a week and a half longer. It isn’t a dramatic change, but it’s enough to matter if you’re timing a move, a new construction closing, or the purchase of your next home.
Condos, Townhomes, Villas, and Manufactured Homes
This is where St. Lucie County is softest. I group condos, townhomes, villas, and manufactured and mobile homes together here because that’s how the MLS groups them in its reports.
| Condo group, September 2026 | This year | Last year |
|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 145 | 156 |
| Sale price vs. final list price | 94.2% | 95.1% |
| Sale price vs. original list price | 88.8% | 89.4% |
| Median days on market, from first listing | 87 | 79 |
What Sellers Are Getting
On average, this group sold for 88.8% of the original asking price in September, compared with 94.3% for single family homes. On a condo first listed at $300,000, that’s about $266,000. Against the final list price, it was 94.2%. The gap between those two numbers tells you that a lot of these listings went through price reductions before they sold.
Time on the Market
The typical condo, townhome, villa, or manufactured home took 87 days to sell from its first listing, up from 79 a year ago. That’s a full month longer than single family homes. The average was 132 days.
More Supply Than Single Family
Listings in this group are down about 12% from a year ago, but compared with how many are selling, there’s still a lot more to choose from. Side by side with single family homes, there’s about 38% more supply in this group for every home that sells.
The numbers don’t say why, but insurance and HOA costs are a common concern for condo buyers in Florida right now. Condo buyers in Florida look closely at association reserves, special assessments, and the building’s inspection history, and those questions take time to answer. If you’re selling a condo, having your association documents, budget, and any inspection reports ready before you list can keep a buyer from walking away.
Median prices for this group swing a lot from month to month. In September, it was $285,000, but with only 145 sales spread across very different kinds of properties, I’d look at what sold in your specific community before drawing any conclusions about value.
A Different Story Next Door
It’s worth comparing St. Lucie with Indian River County, right to our north. There, the same group of properties got faster this year, from 102 days to 62, and sellers got 90.8% of their original asking price, up from 86.6%. St. Lucie went the other way. Some of that may be the mix of properties, since St. Lucie has many more condos and manufactured homes for sale, but it shows that the condo market is not one market across the Treasure Coast.
Your Price Range Changes the Picture
The county’s 5.91 months of supply is an average across every price range, and the ranges aren’t behaving the same way. Here’s months of supply by price, which I worked out from the MLS sales and listings in each price range, the same way the overall number is figured.
| St. Lucie County, September 2026 | Homes for sale | Months of supply |
|---|---|---|
| Under $300,000 | 889 | 5.5 |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 1,752 | 5.3 |
| $500,000 and up | 1,031 | 8.3 |
Below $500,000, the market is close to balanced. That’s where about four out of five sales in the county happen. At $500,000 and up, there’s more than eight months of supply, and that’s where buyers have the most room to negotiate.
What This Means If You’re Selling in St. Lucie County
Under $500,000, you’re in a decent position. There’s less competition than a year ago, and buyers are signing contracts at a slightly faster pace. Price close to what recent sales in your neighborhood support, and you should expect to sell within a couple of months.
Above $500,000, or if you’re selling a condo, townhome, villa, or manufactured home, plan for more time and price with the competition in mind. The homes in these groups that sit tend to go through reductions, and the data shows sellers end up giving up more that way than they would by pricing right at the start. If anyone suggests listing high to leave room to negotiate, ask them to show you what that has cost other sellers in St. Lucie County. The numbers above are the answer.
In either case, have your Florida paperwork ready before you list. Buyers and their insurance companies will ask for the roof age, a wind mitigation report, and for older homes, a four-point inspection. Having those ready keeps a deal from stalling after you’ve accepted an offer.
What This Means If You’re Buying in St. Lucie County
You have fewer homes to choose from than last year, but you’re not in a race. Homes are taking a little longer to sell, prices are flat, and most homes sell below their final list price.
Your best negotiating room is above $500,000, with condos and townhomes, and with any home that’s been on the market for a while. In the busiest range, $350,000 to $400,000, well-priced homes in good condition still move, so be ready to act when you find the right one.
Before you fall in love with a home, ask about insurance, HOA fees and reserves, and the age of the roof. Those can change your monthly cost as much as the price does.
Questions I’m Hearing About the St. Lucie County Market
Are home prices dropping in St. Lucie County?
No. The median sale price for all residential property was $380,000 in September 2026, compared with $385,000 a year earlier. Year to date, the median is $380,000, unchanged from 2025.
Is St. Lucie County a buyer’s market?
It’s close to balanced overall, at 5.91 months of supply in September 2026. Homes under $500,000 are at about 5.3 to 5.5 months. Homes at $500,000 and up are at about 8.3 months, which favors buyers.
How long does it take to sell a house in Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce?
County-wide, the median single family home that sold in September 2026 took 56 days from its first listing. Condos, townhomes, villas, and manufactured homes took a median of 87 days.
How much below asking do homes sell for in St. Lucie County?
In September 2026, single family homes sold for an average of 97.5% of their final list price and 94.3% of their original list price. Condos, townhomes, villas, and manufactured homes sold for 94.2% and 88.8%.
Want the Numbers for Your Neighborhood?
A county report can only tell you so much. A home in Tradition sells differently than one in St. Lucie West or an older neighborhood off Port St. Lucie Boulevard. Tell me where you live, and I’ll send you what’s for sale near you, what’s under contract, and what has sold recently. I put these together myself from the MLS, so if anything raises a question, just reply and ask.
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Michele Scherger, Pinnacle Real Estate Group
Source: Beaches MLS, September 2026 vs. September 2025. County-wide figures cover all residential property in St. Lucie County. Single family and condo group figures come from MLS trend reports for those property types. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
