In Riverland, the real decision isn't "new construction or resale" in some abstract sense. It's whether to sign a builder contract in Valencia Parc or Valencia Vista versus buying a few-years-old resale in Valencia Cay, Grove, or Walk. GL Homes' official Riverland site currently lists two actively selling Valencia communities in Port St. Lucie, both priced from the mid $300s to $900s.
Right now, the resale side is where you hold more cards. Over the 90 days ending September 30, 2026, Riverland values fell roughly 7.7% year over year, and the median home took about 88 days to sell. With 5.4 months of supply, buyers are setting more of the terms. That means you should price the builder's base, lot premium, and options against a negotiated near-new resale before you reserve a lot. One caveat: the MLS data doesn't split builder-direct closings from resales, so ask your agent whether recent sales in your target phase include builder-direct closings. You can review the broader housing market trend for more context.
Key takeaway
New construction in Riverland centers on GL Homes' age-restricted Valencia neighborhoods, and the phases still selling from the builder are Valencia Parc and the newest, Valencia Vista. Before you reserve a lot, price a near-new resale in Valencia Cay, Grove, or Walk. Resale sellers are negotiating while builder base prices and lot premiums are set.
Who this guide is for
You are shopping for a newer home in Riverland and deciding whether to buy from the builder in an active Valencia phase or buy a lightly used resale in an earlier one.
Valencia neighborhoods selling new from the builder
GL Homes opened Riverland with pre-construction sales in 2018, and development continues today with the master plan's newest sections. If you want to choose your own lot, floor plan, and finishes, you'll start your search in the currently active builder phases. That also means waiting out the construction timeline, both for your home and for the surrounding amenities still being built around it.
Valencia Vista
Valencia Vista is the fifth Valencia phase at Riverland. GL Homes opened it with pre-construction sales in June 2026, making this the earliest chance to pick a lot and plan from the full site map. GL Homes prices Valencia Vista from the mid $300s to $900s, and the builder reported selling over 100 homes in the first six weeks of sales.
Buying here means you're working from a site plan and a model, not a finished street. The clubhouse and amenities are still being built, and a to-be-built home means months of waiting while construction continues around you.
Valencia Parc
Valencia Parc is Riverland's fourth Valencia phase, spanning collections from attached villas up to the largest single-family plans. Its six design collections run from the Club Villas Collection starting in the $430s to the Crown Collection from the $790s and the Vintage Collection from the $820s.
This is the phase most likely to have quick-delivery homes for buyers who don't want to wait for a full build. GL Homes markets "Early Move-In" quick-delivery homes here, such as an Areca unit priced around $387,900.
The advertised price is a floor. Lot premiums and design-center options add to the final cost, and the best-located lots go first, so arriving later in the sales cycle limits your choices.
Earlier Valencia phases now sold as resales
If you want room to negotiate on price or a finished clubhouse on move-in day, the earlier Valencia phases have immediate inventory. These homes are a few years old, the community amenities are finished, and the price is up for discussion.
Because the MLS feed doesn't provide per-community data, you'll need to pull specific comparable sales for each phase with your agent. Currently, there are about 71 active listings across the Riverland market, so there's a steady supply to work with.
Valencia Walk
Valencia Walk carries many of the same collections buyers see in the newer phases, making it the closest like-for-like comparison against a Valencia Parc builder quote. The Paseo Greenway cart routes connect the master plan, and you can review how getting around Riverland works to see the pathway layout. The tradeoff is you take the previous owner's lot and finishes as they are, rather than choosing your own.
Valencia Grove
Valencia Grove sits between the maturity of the first section and the newer construction of the later phases, and it operates entirely as a resale market today. You can compare Valencia Cay and Valencia Grove directly to see the differences between them.
What you give up is predictable inventory. With no builder inventory left, your choices each month are limited to whatever owners happen to list.
Valencia Cay
Valencia Cay was the first Valencia community GL Homes opened at Riverland, starting in 2018. It has an established clubhouse, grown-in landscaping, and the longest resale track record in the master plan.
If a finished clubhouse and mature landscaping on move-in day matter to you, this phase delivers that. These are also the oldest homes in the plan, so before you set your offer, ask the seller for the age of the roof and AC, and confirm how much of GL Homes' warranty remains and whether it transfers.
How Riverland builder prices compare to resales
Comparing a builder's price sheet to a resale listing means looking at total cost, not just the starting number. You'll need to account for lot premiums, design upgrades, and where the local resale market sits right now.
That last part matters more than usual at the moment. The resale market in Riverland currently favors the buyer, and understanding how the costs stack up on both sides is the only way to know whether to lock in a new build or negotiate on an existing home.
Base prices, lot premiums, and options
A builder's advertised price is just the starting point. The final number includes the base price, a lot premium, and whatever design-center options you select. Always ask the builder for the all-in quote, including the lot premium and design-center options, before you compare anything.
For a rough sanity check: at Riverland's recent median of roughly $288 per square foot, a 2,000-square-foot home works out to about $576,000. Compare that against the builder's all-in quote for a similar plan. That said, the per-square-foot median blends every phase, size, and lot type across the market, so treat it as a reference point, not an appraisal.
Room to negotiate on resales
The typical Riverland home recently closed at 97.3% of the list price. On a home at the approximate $517,005 median sale price, that's about $14,000 below asking. Only 5% of homes sold above list over the 90 days ending September 30, 2026.
Offering below asking is normal here. Builders, by contrast, more often hold their base price and offer incentives instead. GL Homes recently listed a $1,500 closing-cost credit for specific buyers in Valencia Parc, for example.
The catch is that a builder incentive tied to a preferred lender can sometimes be worth more in total dollars than a resale discount. Compare both offers carefully and review your financing and affordability options. Ask whether a builder incentive depends on using its preferred lender, then get an outside loan quote to compare.
HOA dues and CDD assessments
Whether you go builder-direct or resale, you'll carry monthly homeowner association dues and a Community Development District (CDD) assessment. The CDD assessment appears as a line item on your annual property tax bill. Check it on the St. Lucie County property tax bill for the specific address, and review how property taxes work in the area for more detail.
HOA dues cover the amenities and common areas, so you'll want to review the typical HOA fees. One thing worth flagging in an active construction phase: dues can change as amenities are completed. Ask the HOA for the current budget, what it covers, and whether an increase is planned before you commit.
Buying a new construction home in Riverland
Purchasing directly from a builder plays by different rules than buying a resale. The builder uses its own contracts, sets specific registration policies for agents, and controls the timeline. Knowing these policies before you walk into a model home is the difference between having representation and losing it.
Bringing your agent to the first visit
Builders commonly require your real estate agent to register with you at your first sales-center visit. Per GL Homes' policy, a broker or agent must be present at your initial community visit and complete a registration form at that time. Once registered, the broker has the right to represent you for 90 days.
Confirm the builder's agent registration policy before your first visit. Ann Chauss can register with buyers on a first visit to any Valencia sales center to ensure you have representation. If you tour alone first, you may not be able to add your own representation later.
Reviewing the builder contract
Builder contracts cover the deposit schedule, build-time language, warranty terms, and how closing costs are allocated. You can review the typical buyer closing costs to see how those expenses generally break down. Check the flood zone for the specific lot before you reserve or sign anything, and check the safety and flood zone data for more information.
Have an independent attorney review the paperwork. Builder contracts are written by the builder and often limit how deposits are refunded if you walk away, so read the deposit and default clauses before anything else.
Deciding which Riverland option fits your search
The right path comes down to your timeline, budget, and how much you care about picking your own finishes.
If you need to close within a few months, skip to-be-built contracts and compare Valencia Parc quick-delivery homes with resales in the earlier phases. If choosing your lot, floor plan, and finishes matters more than speed, start with Valencia Vista and Valencia Parc, then get the full all-in number before you make any comparisons. If your budget is firm near Riverland's median price, check how much room resale sellers are giving first, because a negotiated resale may get you more house than a builder quote at the same number. And if a finished clubhouse and established landscaping on move-in day are the priority, Valencia Cay and Valencia Grove are where to look rather than the phases still under construction.
Ann Chauss can pull current Valencia resale comps alongside builder pricing to help you weigh the costs. If you're widening your search, compare the best neighborhoods in Riverland or weigh Riverland against Tradition.
At a glance
- Median sale price: $517,005 (all homes, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
- Year-over-year change in median sale price: -7.7% (all homes, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
- Homes sold: 41, all single-family (all homes, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
- Median days on market: 88 (all homes, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
- Sale-to-list ratio: 97.3% (all homes, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
- Share sold above list price: 5% (all homes, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
- Months of supply: 5.4 (all homes, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
- Active listings: 71 (all homes, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
- Median price per square foot: $288 (all homes, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverland a 55+ community?
GL Homes' active Valencia neighborhoods, including Valencia Vista and Valencia Parc, are 55+ communities. Confirm the specific age restrictions with the builder or HOA when buying.
What are the best 55+ communities in Port St. Lucie, Florida?
Riverland's Valencia phases offer a choice between new and near-new homes inside a single master plan. For options outside Riverland, compare locations across other local retirement communities or weigh Riverland against Tradition to see how CDD costs and community rules differ.
Where are new homes being built in Port St. Lucie?
New construction in Port St. Lucie includes the active phases within Riverland. You can compare this area to other parts of the city by weighing Riverland against Tradition.