At a Glance
- What’s Happening: Dream Finders Homes is building Reverie at Solaeris, a 1,000-home age-restricted community inside the Solaeris master-planned development in Port St. Lucie
- Opening Date: Spring 2027 (land work already underway)
- Who Can Live Here: Residents 55 and older
- Home Sizes: Three collections ranging from 1,475 to over 3,000 square feet
- Amenities: 16,000-square-foot clubhouse, resort-style pool and spa, fitness and aerobics facilities, pickleball courts, bocce courts
- Additional Features: Ten model homes and a dedicated sales and welcome center
- Developer: Dream Finders Homes, a publicly traded national builder headquartered in Jacksonville, was named the 2025 National Builder of the Year by Builder magazine
A publicly traded national homebuilder is betting big on Port St. Lucie’s retiree market. Dream Finders Homes announced plans for a 55-and-older community of roughly 1,000 homes inside the Solaeris master-planned development, with a grand opening targeted for Spring 2027.
The development represents one of the largest single-phase residential projects in St. Lucie County in recent years and reflects growing demand for senior housing as Florida’s older population continues to expand.
What’s Being Built
Dream Finders will offer three home collections ranging from approximately 1,475 square feet to more than 3,000 square feet at Reverie at Solaeris. Home pricing was not disclosed in the corporate news release announced on April 2.
The community anchors around a 16,000-square-foot clubhouse featuring fitness and aerobics facilities, a resort-style pool and spa, pickleball courts, and bocce courts. These amenities have become standard draws for retirees relocating to St. Lucie County from higher-cost markets to the south.
Ten model homes and a dedicated sales and welcome center are also planned. Land work is already underway on the property.
Who’s Behind the Development
Dream Finders Homes, headquartered in Jacksonville, was named the 2025 National Builder of the Year by Builder magazine. The publicly traded company operates across Florida, Texas, North Carolina, and several other states.
The Reverie brand targets the 55-plus market specifically, with communities also in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Colorado. This is the brand’s entry into the Port St. Lucie market.
Why Port St. Lucie
The Solaeris site gives buyers access to golf, dining, and coastal recreation corridors that have fueled Port St. Lucie’s growth as one of Florida’s fastest-expanding cities.
Port St. Lucie has experienced steady population growth over the past decade, with housing demand pushing developers to create larger-scale projects. Florida continues to attract retirees and older adults seeking warmer climates and age-friendly amenities, and this community caters specifically to that demographic with homes designed for accessibility and lifestyle needs.
The development being built in a single phase could accelerate construction timelines compared to multi-phase developments. The scale of the project points to developer confidence in the local housing market and the continued influx of older residents to the Treasure Coast region.
What This Means for Port St. Lucie
A project of this size will influence local infrastructure planning, including roads, utilities, and public services. Large residential projects typically require coordination with county planning departments to ensure adequate support systems are in place.
The community is expected to bring economic activity to the area through construction jobs and increased retail and service demand once residents move in. Age-restricted communities often drive growth in healthcare services, restaurants, entertainment venues, and retail businesses that cater to retirees.
The 16,000-square-foot clubhouse and resort-style amenities will create additional demand for local businesses that support community operations and residents’ lifestyle needs.
How to Learn More
Prospective buyers can register at reverieatsolaeris.com for updates on the development. The grand opening is scheduled for Spring 2027.
Public records should be reviewed to confirm the current status of the project. As with any major development, buyers should verify permits, approvals, and construction timelines before making purchasing decisions.
The Big Picture
This development is part of a broader trend of age-restricted communities expanding across the Treasure Coast. As Florida’s population ages and retirees continue relocating from higher-cost states, demand for 55+ housing remains strong.
Port St. Lucie’s combination of affordability (compared to South Florida markets), access to beaches and recreation, and growing amenities makes it an attractive destination for active adult communities. The city’s infrastructure investments and ongoing development suggest this won’t be the last major senior housing project announced in the area.
For retirees considering a move to the Treasure Coast, Reverie at Solaeris represents the type of planned community that’s becoming increasingly common in the region: large-scale developments with resort-style amenities designed for active lifestyles.
