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# 55+ Active Adult Communities on the Treasure Coast

What to know about age-restricted (55+) communities: how they work, amenities, HOA rules and what to ask.

What to know about age-restricted (55+) communities: how they work, amenities, HOA rules and what to ask. This guide is part of our Treasure Coast resource library for buyers and sellers around Vero Beach, Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce.

55+

Age requirement · At least one resident

Resort

Typical amenities · Clubhouse · pool · pickleball

Villas / SFH

Common product · Low-maintenance lots

Varies

HOA · Ask what it covers

## Why this matters

## What to expect on the Treasure Coast

Across Indian River and St. Lucie counties, the basics of Florida new construction are similar, modern building code, builder warranties, design-center options, and structured timelines. Pricing, taxes, and lifestyle vary by city. See our city pages for Vero Beach, Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is this guide specific to one county?

This guide covers principles that apply across the Treasure Coast. For area details, see our city pages.

## Keep researching

- The Treasure Coast New Construction Buying Process: https://petekaterealestate.com/guides/new-construction-buying-process
- Hidden Costs of New Construction Homes in Florida: https://petekaterealestate.com/guides/hidden-costs-new-construction
- Property Taxes, Homestead and Portability: https://petekaterealestate.com/guides/property-taxes
- Homeowners Insurance in Florida: https://petekaterealestate.com/guides/insurance-florida-new-homes
- Flood Zones on the Treasure Coast: What Buyers Need to Know: https://petekaterealestate.com/guides/flood-zones
- Browse communities: https://petekaterealestate.com/neighborhoods
- Home builders: https://petekaterealestate.com/new-construction/builders

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