$5,047

closing credit¹

178 SW Essex Dr Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984

$425,000
2 beds
2 full
1,330 sqft
$320 / sqft
House

Property details

About 178 SW Essex Dr

This charming and beautifully upgraded 2-bedroom, 2-bath pool home is truly move-in ready! Recent enhancements include a new metal roof and skylight (2022) w/ a 10-year warranty, fully resurfaced pool with all-new equipment, a 2022 heater, pump, and caretaker system, plus new pavers surrounding the pool and home. The pool enclosure features new screens, and a refreshing outdoor shower (2022). Fresh interior and exterior paint (2022) complements the home's inviting coastal-inspired ambiance. Additional upgrades include new water heater (2022), newer A/C (2019), new French doors, updated toilets (2022), light fixtures & ceiling fans throughout. The septic tank was pumped in 2022, and the property boasts a new fence, gutters & sprinkler system, new security system with monitors and cameras

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Electric
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
Size1,330 sqft
Year built1988
ParkingDriveway, Garage - Attached
MLS #RX-11058213
Attached garage2 spaces
WaterfrontCanal
ViewPool
Private poolYes

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Summary

  • MLS Number: RX-11058213
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty of PSL
  • Office Phone: (772) 236-5700
  • Listing Agent: Sandra G Terpening
  • Agent Phone: (772) 834-7833

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 04, 2021
Home Sold
$259,900
Oct 10, 2002
Home Sold
$119,000
Mar 11, 1996
Home Sold
$85,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$280,300$5,456
2022$253,479$5,378
2021$93,278$5,378
2020$91,991$1,629
2019$89,923$1,533
2017$86,432$1,641

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Bayshore Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.6 mi

1661 SW Bayshore Blvd

6

Floresta Elementary School

Public District PK-5

2.1 mi

1501 SE Floresta Dr

5

Windmill Point Elementary School

Public District PK-5

2.4 mi

700 SW Darwin Blvd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $47,410. Typical income of Port Saint Lucie, FL residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

32%
<35k
56%
35k-100k
8%
100k-200k
4%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

30%
Single, No Kids
13%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
25%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Sam's ClubSam's Club
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile
  • ChevroletChevrolet

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • RockRock
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 178 SW Essex Dr

This home is located at 178 SW Essex Dr in Port Saint Lucie, FL and zip code 34984. This 1,330 square foot home was built in 1988. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $425,000.

In January 2025, from all listings sold in Port Saint Lucie, FL there were more than 22 sold above asking price, over 101 sold below and more than 44 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Port Saint Lucie, FL increased by 16.4% between December and January 2025. In January 2025 median list price was $400,176 and the average listing age was 65 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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