Cresswind at PGA Village Verano

Cresswind at PGA Village Verano is an age-restricted, 55-plus, HOPA-qualified, gated active-adult neighborhood built by Kolter Homes through the Kolter Group’s Cresswind active-adult brand, situated within the much larger PGA Village Verano master-planned community in Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County. Cresswind itself represents the 55-plus subset of the broader Verano development, which also includes other, non-age-restricted sections built by different builders, such as a "Carson Collection" reported at 428 homes; the Cresswind 55-plus population of 249 homes should never be conflated with Verano’s larger, whole-development total. The community is also distinct from Del Webb Tradition and Vitalia at Tradition, two other established active-adult communities elsewhere in Port St. Lucie with entirely separate developers and locations. Cresswind consists of 249 single-family homes across 4 single-level floor plans ranging from 1,571 to 2,576 square feet, with 2 to 4 bedrooms, 2 to 3.5 bathrooms, and attached 2-car garages, according to 55places.com, a specialized active-adult-community data source. This research identified and resolved a meaningful discrepancy: an earlier characterization of the community’s housing as spanning "2-bed villas to 5-bed estate homes" appears to actually describe the broader PGA Village Verano/Carson Collection product mix rather than Cresswind’s own homes, which are confirmed as single-family only, not villas-to-estates; the Cresswind-specific figures above are used as the authoritative description for this community. Cresswind’s amenity package is genuinely substantial, anchored by Club Talavera, a 27,000-square-foot social clubhouse featuring a ballroom, a lounge, an arts and crafts studio, a card room, a library, and a demonstration kitchen. A separate 13,000-square-foot fitness center includes a yoga and aerobics studio, saunas, massage rooms, and a junior Olympic-size indoor lap pool, complemented by a resort-style outdoor pool with cabanas. Cresswind residents also have access to their own smaller, neighborhood-specific pool, a putting green, and outdoor fitness equipment distinct from the broader Verano amenities. Perhaps the community’s single most distinctive amenity is its 5-acre, 27-court private pickleball complex, described by sources as South Florida’s largest private pickleball center, which includes a championship court, covered seating, and an event lawn and pavilion; the facility was named the 2020 Outdoor Pickleball Facility of the Year by the American Sports Builders Association, a genuine, independently verifiable accolade. Beyond its own amenities, Cresswind residents gain special access to and discounts at PGA Golf Club’s three 18-hole championship courses — the Wanamaker, Ryder, and Dye courses, designed respectively by Tom Fazio and Pete Dye — totaling 54 holes of championship golf, plus access to the 35-acre PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance. While full membership terms were not detailed in the sources reviewed, this golf access and dining/pro-shop discount arrangement is exclusive to residents inside the PGA Village Verano development, a genuine differentiator for golf-oriented buyers. HOA fees are reported as roughly $480 to $545 per month by one source and $502 to $587 per month "as of July 2024" by another; these figures disagree somewhat and should be confirmed against current HOA documents before purchasing, since the discrepancy may reflect fee increases over time rather than a genuine data error. Specific Community Development District details were not independently confirmed in this research and should be verified directly with St. Lucie County or the HOA. For healthcare access, Tradition Medical Center is reported at roughly 3 miles from the community, a genuinely convenient distance, with HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital at roughly 9.6 miles providing a fuller-service alternative. For air travel, Palm Beach International Airport is reported at roughly 40 to 45 minutes south, and Orlando International Airport at roughly 90 minutes north; no specific mileage to the smaller, regional Treasure Coast International Airport was found in this research. Cresswind’s position within PGA Village Verano gives it a genuinely distinctive identity among Port St. Lucie’s active-adult communities: rather than standing as a standalone golf-and-clubhouse development, it functions as the age-restricted anchor within a larger, golf-centered master plan that already carries the strong "PGA" brand association through its direct relationship with the PGA Golf Club’s three championship courses. That relationship gives Cresswind residents a genuinely rare combination for an active-adult community: access to 54 holes of championship-caliber golf alongside a dedicated 27-court private pickleball complex recognized with a national industry award, all within a single gated development. Buyers who prioritize both golf and pickleball as central to their active-adult lifestyle, rather than choosing a community built primarily around just one or the other, may find Cresswind at PGA Village Verano a genuinely strong fit relative to communities elsewhere in Port St. Lucie or the broader Treasure Coast that emphasize one amenity at the expense of the other.

Age Restriction

Cresswind at PGA Village Verano is an age-restricted, 55-plus, HOPA, gated active-adult neighborhood built by Kolter Homes (through the Kolter Group’s Cresswind active-adult brand) within the larger PGA Village Verano master-planned community in Port St. Lucie. Cresswind itself is the 55-plus subset of the broader Verano development, which also includes other, non-age-restricted sections built by other builders, such as a "Carson Collection" reported at 428 homes; the Cresswind 55-plus population should not be conflated with the whole Verano development’s total home count. The community is also distinct from Del Webb Tradition and Vitalia at Tradition, other Port St. Lucie active-adult communities with separate developers and locations.

Housing Types

• Single-family homes (4 single-level floor plans)

Pricing

Cresswind at PGA Village Verano consists of 249 single-family homes across 4 single-level floor plans ranging from 1,571 to 2,576 square feet, with 2-4 bedrooms, 2-3.5 bathrooms, and attached 2-car garages, per 55places.com. Note that an earlier research pass describing "2-bed villas to 5-bed estate homes" appears to describe the broader PGA Village Verano/Carson Collection product mix rather than the Cresswind-specific home types, which are confirmed as single-family homes only, not villas-to-estates; this discrepancy is resolved here in favor of the Cresswind-specific figures.

Fees & Assessments

HOA Dues: HOA fees are reported as roughly $480 to $545 per month by one source and $502 to $587 per month "as of July 2024" by another; the figures disagree somewhat and should be confirmed against current HOA documents before purchasing.

CDD Assessment: Specific Community Development District details for Cresswind at PGA Village Verano were not independently confirmed in this research; buyers should verify directly with St. Lucie County or the HOA.

Amenities

• Club Talavera, a 27,000-square-foot social clubhouse with a ballroom, lounge, arts and crafts studio, card room, library, and demonstration kitchen
• A 13,000-square-foot fitness center with a yoga/aerobics studio, saunas, massage rooms, and a junior Olympic-size indoor lap pool
• A resort-style outdoor pool with cabanas
• A separate, smaller Cresswind-only neighborhood pool, putting green, and outdoor fitness equipment
• A 5-acre, 27-court private pickleball complex, described as South Florida’s largest private pickleball center, including a championship court, covered seating, and an event lawn/pavilion; named 2020 Outdoor Pickleball Facility of the Year by the American Sports Builders Association
• Special access and discounts (dining, pro shop) to PGA Golf Club’s three 18-hole championship courses (Wanamaker, Ryder, and Dye, designed by Tom Fazio and Pete Dye), totaling 54 holes, plus the 35-acre PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance

Getting Around

Healthcare: Tradition Medical Center is reported at roughly 3 miles from the community, and HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital at roughly 9.6 miles.

Airport: Palm Beach International Airport is reported at roughly 40-45 minutes south, and Orlando at roughly 90 minutes north; no specific mileage to Treasure Coast International Airport was found in this research.