Port Salerno, settled in the 1920s along the St. Lucie River inlet, was named for the eponymous coastal Italian city. A central fishing hub of South Florida, the inlet's direct access to the Intercoastal Waterway and the deep water of the Atlantic Ocean is a major draw for those looking to move here. "If you live farther north, you have to drive your boat about 55 minutes to get to deep water, and if you live south, it takes about 45 minutes to get to deep water. So, people really appreciate the location,” says Patricia Olson, a Realtor with RE/MAX of Stuart who also lives in the area.
Boating, fishing and walking trails for outdoor recreation
Access to the Atlantic deep is not the only attraction for the community’s residents. Twin Rivers Park sits in Rockey Point and offers a long pier for fishing, walking trails for exercise and picnic areas for dining near the water. Meanwhile, Peck Lake Park – part of the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge – is a popular spot for birding. Miles Grant Country Club offers an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, bocce and croquet.
Some of the best fishing spots in Florida can be found in many areas throughout Port Salerno.
Port Salerno residents enjoy the boat life.
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Many home styles available, including condos and townhouses
The homes in Port Salerno include Key West style, ranch-style and custom contemporary, most built in the 1980s and 1990s. Some streets offer a more suburban vibe, with homes sitting close and front yards landscaped with short palm trees and other shrubbery. In other parts of the neighborhood, there’s a more rural feel, with larger lots and homes sitting a little farther apart. Tall trees are abundant throughout the area, and the streets are quiet. Prices range from $280,000 for two bedrooms and two bathrooms to $1.5 million for four bedrooms and five bathrooms on over an acre of land. There are also many condos and townhouses, ranging from $155,000 for one-bedroom options to $1.3 million for a three-bedroom unit overlooking the St. Lucie River and Intercoastal Waterway. Regarding crime, Port Salerno scores a 4 out of 10 on the CAP Index, the same as the national average.
Beachy driftwood home with a scenic patio in Port Salerno.
Charming Key West homes in Port Salerno.
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Cover Center shopping center offers Publix
Residents run their errands at Cove Center shopping center, picking up groceries at Publix and essentials at Family Dollar. There’s also a Beall’s location, plus services like a barber, dry cleaner and hair salon. For dining out, there are many restaurants along Route A1A close to Manatee Pocket, including District Table and Bar, a popular spot for high-end, Southern-style food. “It’s always crowded all the time," says Olson. "There's outdoor seating. There's a firepit, which doesn't make much sense for Florida but makes the atmosphere really nice.” Gettin’ Crabby is a modest, divey little spot with highly-lauded seafood. The Loft at Pirate's Cove Resort has been a neighborhood staple for years and serves American classics like burgers, steaks and salads with a light Caribbean flair.
Gettin' Crabby is a divey local seafood place with great service in the heart of Port Salerno.
Port Salerno residents enjoy the extensive menu at The District Table & Bar.
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Martin County High School students can earn college credit while in school
Students in the area can start school at Port Salerno Elementary, which has a C-plus on Niche and then continue to Murray Middle School and Martin County High School, which have a C-plus and an A-minus, respectively. Martin County High has about 2,300 students and a student-teacher ratio of 21-to-1. It offers students opportunities to earn high school and college credit in the Indian River State College Dual Enrollment Program.
Encouraging exploration, Port Salerno Elementary unlocks each Port Salerno child's potential.
Martin county high offers high school and college credit to the students of Port Salerno.
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Routes 1 and A1A; I-95 are easily accessible
Routes 1 and A1A are located in the area and offer access to the rest of the Treasure Coast. While Interstate 95 isn’t in the neighborhood, it's easy to access and travels up and down the coast. West Palm Beach is about 40 miles south along I-95.
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