SUNRISE
A 1,500-Unit Master-Planned Community
A Great Product Mix of Single Family Units + 100,000 sq. ft. of Commercial Retail
Sunrise by Legacy Group is a thoughtfully designed 1,500-unit master-planned community located in the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, directly adjacent to the I-95 Midway Road interchange. This strategic positioning provides seamless North–South connectivity throughout the Treasure Coast and South Florida, making Sunrise ideally situated for commuters, families, and residents seeking convenient access to regional employment centers, coastal destinations, and everyday amenities.
The community is planned to deliver a diverse mix of single-family residential neighborhoods complemented by a pedestrian-oriented, 10-acre Town Center featuring approximately 100,000 square feet of neighborhood-serving commercial retail. The Town Center is designed to serve as the social and commercial heart of the community, offering dining, retail, and services that enhance daily livability while reducing reliance on off-site travel.
Sunrise will feature multiple distinct residential villages, each curated with its own architectural character and family-friendly amenities, creating a cohesive yet varied community environment that appeals to a broad range of buyers and households. The master plan emphasizes walkability, connectivity, and placemaking, with infrastructure and amenities designed to evolve alongside the community as it grows.
A defining feature of Sunrise is its integration with nature. The community is anchored by a 136-acre wetland and upland nature preserve, woven together by an extensive trail system that encourages outdoor recreation and wellness. Residents will enjoy miles of scenic paths for walking, jogging, and biking, offering daily immersion in Florida’s natural landscape while preserving meaningful open space throughout the development.
Located just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean, the St. Lucie and Indian Rivers, and world-class fishing and water recreation, Sunrise benefits from proximity to both coastal and inland lifestyle amenities. The project is also within easy reach of the Tradition area’s shopping, dining, and medical facilities, as well as major employment corridors throughout St. Lucie County and the broader Treasure Coast region.
With strong market fundamentals, exceptional regional access, and a balanced mix of residential, commercial, and open-space elements, Sunrise is positioned to become one of Fort Pierce’s premier master-planned communities.
Conceptual Master Plan Design
136-Acre Preserve Amenity
Approximately 8 Miles of Trails for Walking, Hiking, Biking and More
Fort Pierce & St. Lucie County Overview
Fort Pierce and greater St. Lucie County have emerged as one of Florida’s most compelling growth markets, driven by sustained population growth, expanding employment centers, and strategic regional connectivity. Positioned along Florida’s Treasure Coast, the area benefits from direct access to I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike, providing efficient North–South connectivity to Palm Beach County, the Space Coast, and South Florida. This infrastructure advantage has played a key role in attracting both employers and new residents seeking attainable housing options within reach of major job markets.
The local economy is anchored by a diverse and expanding employment base. St. Lucie County has experienced strong job growth over the past decade, led by professional and business services, education and healthcare, and trade, transportation, and logistics. Major employers and distribution hubs, including logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare facilities, are concentrated along the I-95 and Turnpike corridors near Fort Pierce, creating thousands of jobs within close proximity to new residential development. RCLCO estimates that more than 23,000 employees work within a five-mile radius of the Sunrise site alone, underscoring the depth of local employment demand and the need for additional housing options nearby.
The western St. Lucie County submarket, which includes Fort Pierce, Tradition, and Saint Lucie West, is rapidly evolving into a premier residential destination. Established master-planned communities to the South, such as Tradition and PGA Village, have demonstrated strong absorption and long-term value creation, while newer large-scale communities are extending this growth Northward. This West-of-I-95 migration reflects buyer preferences for newer housing, improved infrastructure, and proximity to employment centers, while still maintaining convenient access to coastal amenities and historic downtown Fort Pierce.
Education and healthcare further strengthen the area’s long-term fundamentals. St. Lucie County is served by a growing public school system, higher education institutions, and major medical facilities, including regional hospitals and specialized healthcare providers. These institutions not only support quality of life for residents but also serve as stable employment anchors that attract professionals and families to the region. The presence of healthcare and education employers has been a consistent driver of higher-income household growth, supporting demand for well-planned residential communities.
Quality of life remains a defining attribute of Fort Pierce and the Treasure Coast. Residents enjoy proximity to Atlantic beaches, the St. Lucie and Indian Rivers, world-class fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation, all while benefiting from a lower cost of living relative to South Florida’s urban cores. Downtown Fort Pierce continues to reinvest in its waterfront, arts, and cultural offerings, while nearby retail and lifestyle destinations in Tradition provide convenient access to shopping, dining, and entertainment. This balance of coastal lifestyle, employment access, and attainable housing has made the area especially attractive to relocating households, empty nesters, and working families alike.
Together, these economic, demographic, and lifestyle drivers position Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County for continued growth over the coming decade. With expanding job opportunities, strong infrastructure, and increasing demand for thoughtfully planned communities, the region offers a compelling foundation for long-term residential development and investment, as validated by RCLCO’s market and valuation analyses for the Sunrise master-planned community.
Market Demand
St. Lucie County and the greater Fort Pierce market are experiencing sustained demand for new residential development, driven by a combination of population growth, employment expansion, and a persistent shortage of modern housing supply. As growth continues to push North from Palm Beach County and Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce has emerged as a natural next frontier for residential development, offering improved affordability, available land, and strong regional access. New households relocating to the area include working professionals, families, retirees, and remote workers, all contributing to diversified and durable housing demand.
Housing demand in the region remains undersupplied relative to job growth, particularly for new single-family homes within master-planned environments. A significant share of the local workforce is currently commuting longer distances due to limited nearby housing options, especially along the I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike corridors where employment concentrations continue to expand. This imbalance has created pent-up demand for well-located residential communities that offer quality housing, amenities, and connectivity to employment centers. Master-planned communities have consistently outperformed smaller subdivisions by delivering lifestyle, placemaking, and long-term value, reinforcing demand for projects of scale.
Commercial and retail demand is closely tied to this residential growth. As new rooftops are delivered, neighborhood-serving retail, dining, healthcare, and service-oriented uses are increasingly sought to support daily needs and reduce vehicle miles traveled. The Fort Pierce and Western St. Lucie County submarket remains under-served in walkable, integrated commercial environments, creating an opportunity for thoughtfully planned town centers and mixed-use nodes that grow alongside residential development. Retail demand in the area is driven less by discretionary tourism and more by consistent, population-based consumption, supporting long-term stability.
Business and employment growth continue to accelerate across logistics, distribution, healthcare, professional services, and light industrial sectors. The strategic location along I-95 and near the Turnpike has made Fort Pierce a hub for regional and statewide distribution, attracting national and regional employers. These industries provide a steady stream of jobs across income levels, reinforcing housing demand across multiple product types while supporting ancillary commercial uses such as office, flex space, hospitality, and service retail.
New business formation and public and private investment further strengthen the growth outlook. Infrastructure improvements, expanding master-planned communities, and large-scale mixed-use projects are transforming the Western St. Lucie County corridor into a more complete live-work-play environment. As commercial services, schools, and healthcare facilities follow residential rooftops, the area benefits from a reinforcing cycle of growth that supports both near-term absorption and long-term value appreciation.
Overall, the Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County market is defined by strong fundamentals, diversified demand drivers, and a clear trajectory of expansion. Residential, commercial, and employment growth are converging along key transportation corridors, creating an environment where well-conceived master-planned communities are positioned to meet real demand rather than speculative supply. This combination of housing need, economic momentum, and infrastructure access underpins the long-term viability and scalability of new development in the market.
