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Talk to a Specialist →If you've settled on GL Homes' Riverland in Port St. Lucie, your next decision is often between Valencia Walk and Valencia Cay. Both share Riverland's no-CDD advantage and the massive shared amenity campus — so the choice comes down to new construction versus a complete, resale community. Here's how to decide.
Valencia Cay — Phase 1, Built Out
Valencia Cay was Riverland's first community — 1,071 homes, construction complete, now a resale market. The advantages: no construction noise, mature landscaping, the widest floor-plan range in Riverland (roughly 1,355–4,198 sq ft), and resale pricing that offers negotiating room against individual sellers. HOA runs roughly $394–$425/month with no CDD.
Valencia Walk — Phase 3, New Construction
Valencia Walk (720 homes at completion) is the active new-construction option, with updated floor plans and finishes. The advantages: a brand-new home with builder warranty, the latest designs, and — because Riverland's amenity campus is already built — you get the full amenity experience immediately rather than waiting. Watch the HOA range, which spans roughly $350–$467/month depending on section.
Both Share Riverland's Real Advantages
No CDD (a genuine edge over most Tradition communities), and full access to Riverland's shared campus — the 14-acre Sports & Racquet Club with 37 pickleball courts, the 51,000 sq ft Wellness Center with indoor pool, and the Arts & Culture Center. Neither community has to build these alone; both residents use them.
How to Choose
Choose Valencia Cay if you want a finished community with no construction activity, mature landscaping, the widest floor-plan selection, and the negotiating room of a resale market. Choose Valencia Walk if you want a brand-new home with warranty and the latest designs, and you're fine being in a still-completing community. Both deliver Riverland's no-CDD, big-amenity lifestyle.
The Bottom Line
Valencia Cay and Valencia Walk are the same Riverland lifestyle in two forms: Cay is the move-in-ready, negotiate-with-a-seller resale; Walk is the brand-new, builder-warranty new build. Both share the no-CDD advantage and the full amenity campus. Decide based on new-vs-resale preference and floor-plan availability, and compare the specific HOA for the home you're considering.
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