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Lake Charles Homes for Sale in Port St. Lucie, FL

Lake Charles gated community clubhouse and pool in St. Lucie West, Port St. Lucie FL

A 24-hour guard-gated community built around interconnecting freshwater lakes in the heart of St. Lucie West, Port St. Lucie - resort-style amenities, low HOA fees, and quick access to I-95.

24-Hr Guard Gate Zip 34986 Low HOA Single-Family & Townhomes

What Lake Charles Is Actually Like

Lake Charles is a 24-hour, manned-gate community made up of several phases - 1a, 1b, 2a, 2c, 2e, 3a, 3b, 3d, 3f, and 3g - plus the Harbour Isles townhome section. Homes date back to the mid-1990s through the mid-2000s, giving the neighborhood a settled, established feel with mature landscaping.

The community's namesake lakes allow non-motorized and electric boating, along with catch-and-release fishing, and a number of homes back directly onto the water. It's an all-ages community — not age-restricted.

Type Single-family homes & townhomes
Entry 24-hour guard-gated
Built Mid-1990s to mid-2000s
Setting Interconnecting freshwater lakes
Location St. Lucie West, east of I-95
Zip code 34986

Amenities & Lifestyle

Clubhouse & Pool

Heated pool and hot tub at the community clubhouse.

Tennis & Pickleball

Lighted courts for both, plus a basketball court and shuffleboard.

Lakes & Boat Ramp

Non-motorized and electric boating, catch-and-release fishing.

Guard-Gated Security

24-hour manned gate for peace of mind.

Homes for Sale & Pricing

As of this writing, active listings in Lake Charles range from around $275,000 for a townhome up to $850,000 for a larger lakefront single-family home, depending on size, phase, and updates. Listings on this page update every 3 minutes.

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Where Is Lake Charles in Port St. Lucie?

Lake Charles is in the St. Lucie West area of Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 — centered near 27.304° N, 80.407° W, just east of I-95 and south of St. Lucie West Boulevard. The streets inside are SW Lake Charles Circle and SW Horseshoe Bay.

How Far Is Lake Charles From…

St. Lucie West shops, restaurants & Publix About 2 miles · 5 minutes
I-95, Exit 121 (St. Lucie West Blvd) About 3 miles · 7 minutes
Clover Park — New York Mets spring training About 2 miles · 6 minutes
PGA Village golf courses About 2 miles · 5 minutes
Tradition Square & Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital About 4 miles · 10 minutes
Florida's Turnpike (Fort Pierce / SR 70) About 11 miles · 16 minutes
Fort Pierce beaches & Hutchinson Island About 16 miles · 28 minutes
Jensen Beach and the Stuart waterfront About 16 miles · 30 minutes
Palm Beach International Airport About 47 miles · 1 hour
Orlando International Airport About 115 miles · 2 hours

Distances are approximate, measured from the center of the community, and drive times vary with traffic and season. View Lake Charles on Google Maps.

Lake Charles sits east of I-95 in the St. Lucie West area of Port St. Lucie. Other communities and areas nearby include:

How Lake Charles Compares

Other gated St. Lucie West communities buyers often weigh against Lake Charles:

Magnolia Lakes

Another established gated community nearby, similarly priced, with its own clubhouse and pool.

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Country Club Estates

A quieter, more established gated neighborhood in the same area of St. Lucie West.

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PGA Village

Golf-centric and generally higher priced, for buyers who want a course-side lifestyle.

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Cascades

A 55+ gated community nearby, for buyers specifically looking for an age-restricted setting.

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Lake Forest

An established gated community right next to Lake Charles, with a similar single-family mix and price range.

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The Lakes

Another established St. Lucie West gated community, similarly priced to Lake Charles.

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Kings Isle

Another 55+ gated community nearby, similar to Cascades, for buyers wanting an age-restricted lifestyle.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lake Charles located?

Lake Charles is in the St. Lucie West area of Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, centered near 27.304 N, -80.407 W, just east of I-95 and south of St. Lucie West Boulevard. It is about 3 miles from I-95 Exit 121, about 2 miles from PGA Village, about 4 miles from Tradition and roughly 28 minutes from the Fort Pierce beaches.

Is Lake Charles a gated community?

Yes - Lake Charles is a 24-hour, manned-gate community in St. Lucie West with round-the-clock security.

What are the HOA fees in Lake Charles?

Fees vary by phase and typically cover cable, internet, lawn care, common-area maintenance, and gated security. Contact us for the current fee on a specific address.

What amenities does Lake Charles offer?

A clubhouse with a heated pool and hot tub, lighted tennis and pickleball courts, a basketball court, shuffleboard, picnic areas, a boat ramp, and a children's playground.

What's the price range for homes in Lake Charles?

Homes typically range from the high-$200,000s for townhomes to the $800,000s for larger lakefront single-family homes, depending on size and location.

Can I fish or boat on the Lake Charles lakes?

Yes, though only non-motorized and electric boats are allowed, and fishing is catch-and-release.

Financing a Home in Lake Charles

Because HOA dues and lake or golf frontage can affect qualifying numbers, it's worth getting a community-specific pre-approval rather than a generic one before you start touring homes here. As both your agent and loan officer, I can run those numbers together so your offer is accurate from the start.

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