Sarah Taylor

This exciting community was developed in 2004 and is the only neighborhood in Port St Lucie to have a "Downtown" section in the heart of the community. It's just a bit south of the brand new Civic Center and this section of town will eventually have one big "City Place"-like look and feel.


As of my tour through the area, the downtown seciton is not yet built but, when finished, will boast restaurants, bandstand, office, and retail space.


The neighborhoods are a mix between 2-story Single Family homes and Townhouses. Every street is lined with trees and sidewalks. Personally, I'm a big fan of that friendly-neighborhood feel and I think it could be attributed to the mass amount of front porches and open spaces - which is what this community is brimming with. There was something about walking down the sidewalks from one home to the next, with the sun shining down on me, that put a little pep in my step and lifted my mood.


For your viewing pleasure, here is a movie I created about East Lake Village:


My friend Christy was kind of enough to give me details that a prospective buyer would want to know. She has lived in her 3 bedroom townhouse for over a year and says she feels very safe in the community. Currently she is applying to be on the home owner's association (HOA) board and has a drive to get more owners into the community that will live there instead of renting their properties out. Christy also gave me some of the facts below:


In-Depth Info

• The HOA fees for the Single Family Homes are a little higher than the fees on a Townhouse
• Proposed fees for 2009 on the Townhouse are $174 which include lawn care, cable, and phone
• There is a $1,000 special assessment for 15 years added into the tax bill (non ad valorem). Taxes proposed on $125,000 for 2009 are $3,094 including that $1000 assessment
• HOA fees on the Townhouse cover insurance on the building and roof, but a single family home would purchase an exterior home owner's policy
• Painting and roof repair are covered on the Townhomes, Christy wasn't sure about the Single Family homes
• In addition to regular owner sales, the builder is still selling some units in the second phase

Click Here to See East Lake Village on the Map It's the section in between Hillmoor, Lennard, and Jennings. Google Maps doesn't recognize the street addresses yet.


For Buyers ~ Ready to move into a community right as it's about to become a hot-spot in Port St Lucie? Prices are low and incredibly affordable. In December 2008 I found a 3 bedroom Townhouse with a 1 car garage for my mother-in-law for $74,900! (As of this writing she is currently in the process of purchasing it). But there are more great deals like this one available! Click the Contact + Chat tab on my website to get in touch for a private tour or information on current prices.


For Sellers ~ Have property to sell or rent in this community? I can help you determine what a competitve price will be and then mass-market your property with my unique movies. In addition to using the community tour as you see above, I also make a customized movie of your property that goes in the MLS as well as many other websites. See my Sellers tab at my website to learn more about my real estate marketing expertise.


Last but not least, if you live in East Lake Village and want to provide some feedback, post your comments below. I'm sure others would love to hear what actual owners or tenants have to say!


And this has been another Sarah Taylor production. 772-484-3214 Sarah Taylor, Port St Lucie Realtor

To help get into the spirit of the holiday season, my husband and I took a drive around town in the Southbend and Floresta area of Port St Lucie in mid December.

I don't know if it was because it was during the middle of the week and getting late, but I thought we would see MORE lights than we did. Maybe we should go out during the weekend to see if there are more.

Here are our photos:



If you are not able to see the Slideshow above, click here to visit my Realtor website.


Copyright 2008, Sarah Taylor, Port St Lucie Realtor

This is the 9th year that the Florida Association of Realtor's is sponsoring a simple essay contest for Florida High School Students!

The topic: "How Does a Realtor Professional Benefit the Community?"
500 words or less, typed double-spaced.
Must be postmarked no later than February 9th, 2009.

First place essay-winners within the 13 districts will receive $1,000 Scholarship Award.
The 13 districts will compete for three state-level grand prize awards of $5,000 each.

The scholarships are good for High School students residing in Florida who plan to continue their education at any college, university, technical school, or some other institution of higher learning.

For contest rules and to download the forms, visit the Florida Assoc of Realtors Website.

The week of December 1st commemorates the grand opening of the Port St Lucie Civic Center. I had the priveledge of attending the community tour on Tuesday, December 2nd around lunch time.

The center boasts a whopping 100,000 square feet that includes ballrooms, conference rooms, a fitness center, a gymnasium, a game room, art gallery, and many other nooks and crannies. Outside there is a stage in front of the entrance that I am assuming will be used for concerts and events. To the south west corner sits a 4 level parking garage.

Here is a slideshow of some photos that I shot during my tour:

The facility is on US1 at the Walton Road / Veterans Memorial Parkway traffic light.

For all of those brides that may be thinking about buying a home here in Port St Lucie, come visit my booth at the 11th Premier Bridal Showcase at Tesoro Club on Sunday, November 16th.

Entertainment Connections will host the show at 125 SE Via Tesoro Blvd. Port St. Lucie, FL 34984. Doors open from 1 - 5pm and admission is $5 at the door.

Every bride will walk away with a door prize! The grand prize is a free honeymoon vacation!