When buyers search for a 55+ community in Port St. Lucie, Tradition shows up first on almost every list. The problem: every community inside Tradition is different — different builder, different fees, different age rules, different amenity packages. Choosing based on "I want to be in Tradition" without knowing these distinctions is how buyers end up in a community that doesn't fit their lifestyle or budget.
All six active adult communities inside the Tradition master plan.
| Community | Builder | Homes | Price Range | HOA/mo | CDD | Min Age | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Webb Tradition | PulteGroup | 550 | $300K–$600K | ~$280/mo | ⚠ Yes | 55+ | New + Resale |
| Vitalia at Tradition | Regency Centers / Independent | 1,200 | $300K–$500K | ~$320/mo | ✓ No | 55+ | Resale Only |
| Esplanade at Tradition | Taylor Morrison | 650 | $400K–$900K | ~$380–$420/mo | ⚠ Yes | 55+ | New Construction (2021–present) |
| Telaro at Tradition | Minto Communities | 440 | $300K–$900K | ~$360/mo | ⚠ Yes | 55+ | New Construction (active) |
| LakePark at Tradition | Multiple / Independent | 644 | $200K–$400K | ~$220–$260/mo | ✓ No | 55+ | New + Resale |
| TownPark at Tradition | Multiple builders | 1,100 | $200K–$400K | ~$200–$240/mo | ✓ No | Age-Targeted | Resale |
What each community actually offers — and where the friction is.
Del Webb Tradition
HOA Fee
~$280/mo
CDD Assessment
Yes — ~$1,200–$2,000/yr
Age Minimum
55+ age-restricted
Del Webb's national brand with Tradition town center walkability. Most recognized name in 55+ nationally.
Best For
Buyers who want brand-name confidence and direct town center access.
Watch Out For
CDD adds meaningful annual cost on top of HOA. Verify total before comparing to non-CDD communities.
Vitalia at Tradition
HOA Fee
~$320/mo
CDD Assessment
No
Age Minimum
55+ age-restricted
Largest established 55+ community in Tradition. Resale market offers negotiating leverage unavailable in new construction.
Best For
Buyers who want established community feel and resale pricing flexibility.
Watch Out For
Resale means inspecting older construction. Check HOA reserve fund health carefully.
Esplanade at Tradition
HOA Fee
~$380–$420/mo
CDD Assessment
Yes — ~$1,500–$2,500/yr
Age Minimum
55+ age-restricted
Taylor Morrison's premium Esplanade brand. Higher fit-and-finish than comparable Pulte product. Gated within a gated master plan.
Best For
Buyers prioritizing interior quality and new construction warranty over price.
Watch Out For
Among the higher price points in Tradition. Total monthly cost including CDD and HOA can reach $700–$900/mo before mortgage.
Telaro at Tradition
HOA Fee
~$360/mo
CDD Assessment
Yes
Age Minimum
55+ age-restricted
Minto's most recent 55+ product. Smaller community footprint means faster buildout and earlier community maturity.
Best For
Buyers who want active construction energy without a decade-long buildout.
Watch Out For
Minto is less nationally known than Pulte/Taylor Morrison. Research builder warranty and service reputation specifically.
LakePark at Tradition
HOA Fee
~$220–$260/mo
CDD Assessment
Varies by section
Age Minimum
55+ age-restricted
Most affordable 55+-restricted option inside Tradition. Access to Tradition town center without luxury price tag.
Best For
Budget-conscious buyers who want the Tradition master plan address with controlled monthly costs.
Watch Out For
Smaller amenity package than Esplanade or Del Webb. Verify which sections carry CDD before writing an offer.
TownPark at Tradition
HOA Fee
~$200–$240/mo
CDD Assessment
Varies
Age Minimum
Age-targeted (not restricted)
Age-targeted means residents skew 55+ but younger buyers can purchase. Most affordable Tradition entry.
Best For
Buyers who want Tradition's amenities and prices but don't need age-restriction enforcement.
Watch Out For
Not age-restricted. If community character matters (noise, families), understand the distinction before buying.
If budget is the primary constraint: Start with LakePark or TownPark. Both give Tradition access at meaningfully lower price points. TownPark isn't age-restricted, which matters to some buyers and not at all to others.
If new construction warranty matters: Esplanade (Taylor Morrison) and Telaro (Minto) are your active new construction options. Esplanade has the highest fit-and-finish. Del Webb is the most recognizable nationally, which matters for resale.
If you want immediate move-in: Vitalia is the largest established resale market. Inventory turns faster, and you're negotiating against motivated sellers rather than a builder's sales office.
The number every buyer must calculate: HOA + CDD (annualized monthly) + property tax (monthly) + insurance. That's your real carrying cost beyond the mortgage. In Tradition, this total ranges from roughly $900/mo to $1,600/mo depending on community and home price — before the mortgage.
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