Heard Bent Creek called a gated golf-course community? Here’s the truth: Bent Creek in Fort Pierce is gated and amenity rich, but it does not have a golf course inside the neighborhood. If you want resort-style living with easy access to beaches, downtown culture, and regional golf, this guide lays out the facts so you can decide with confidence. Let’s dive in.

Quick take: What Bent Creek offers

Bent Creek is a Lennar master-planned neighborhood in Fort Pierce’s 34947 ZIP. Lennar marketed two primary collections, The Gardens and The Meadows, with single-family homes designed for today’s lifestyles. You get a gated entry, a central clubhouse, and a lineup of resort-inspired amenities suitable for everyday living. You also benefit from planned streetscapes, sidewalks, and lakes that give the community a cohesive look and feel. Learn more about the builder’s community background by reviewing Lennar’s Meadows collection page for context on design intent and amenities.

• Lennar-designed, gated neighborhood in Fort Pierce
• Clubhouse with pool, fitness, courts, playgrounds, and trails
• Single-family homes across multiple phases and tracts

For design details and amenity orientation, see the developer’s overview of the Meadows collection on the Lennar community page.

Not a golf-course community

Despite the headline you may have seen elsewhere, Bent Creek does not include a golf course within its gates. Builder materials and MLS descriptions for Bent Creek list the clubhouse, pool, fitness center, courts, and playgrounds, but not a private golf facility.

If playing regularly is a must, you still have strong options nearby on the Treasure Coast. Local players often look to the city-operated Indian Hills Golf Course in Fort Pierce, the extensive PGA Village area in Port St. Lucie, or private clubs such as Bent Pine in Vero Beach. These facilities are separate from Bent Creek, which means you can enjoy gated, amenity-forward living at home and choose the golf experience that fits your game and budget.

Community layout and homes

Bent Creek spans multiple tracts developed over time, with plat references like Tract A-1, A-2, B-1, and C recorded in county documents. That phasing shows up in today’s mix of earlier and newer homes.

Typical homes in Lennar’s marketed collections range from about 1,487 to 2,587 square feet with 3 to 6 bedrooms. Resale listings commonly show 3 to 5 bedrooms and roughly 1,500 to over 2,700 square feet. Many newer-phase lots are described as having room for a pool, which adds flexibility if a backyard oasis is on your wish list.

What this means for you: you can prioritize square footage, bedroom count, or outdoor space based on your plans. If multigenerational living or a home office matters, focus your search on the larger floor plans from the later phases.

Amenities and daily life

Bent Creek’s onsite amenities support a relaxed, active lifestyle without leaving the neighborhood. Consistently listed features include:

• Clubhouse and community room
• Resort-style pool with cabana
• Fitness center
• Tennis and pickleball courts
• Basketball court
• Tot lot and playgrounds
• Walking paths, sidewalks, and landscaped lakes
• Gated entry (type varies by phase and listing)

These amenities give you a convenient daily routine: morning walks around the lakes, a quick workout, or an easy swim with the kids after work.

HOA and CDD explained

Bent Creek has both a homeowner association (HOA) and a Community Development District (CDD). Understanding each will help you budget accurately and compare apples to apples with other communities.

• HOA. The HOA is a private association that maintains common areas, manages amenities, and enforces community standards. Dues are typically charged monthly or quarterly.
• CDD. The CDD is a special-purpose unit of local government that finances and maintains infrastructure like roads, lakes, and lighting, and it manages long-term debt. CDD assessments are non-ad valorem and appear on your property tax bill, separate from HOA dues. For current district details and official notices, visit the Bent Creek CDD site.

For FY2026, the adopted Bent Creek CDD schedule shows an annual maintenance assessment of about $223.78 and an annual debt assessment of about $724.64 per single-family lot, for a total of $948.42 per year. You can confirm the adopted budget and assessment schedule directly in the CDD FY2026 document. Always verify whether a specific address is subject to the CDD and ask if any changes are under consideration for the next fiscal year.

What it costs to live here

Two cost components matter most: HOA dues and the CDD assessment.

• HOA dues. Many recent listings show HOA dues in the low to mid hundreds per month, with examples around $151 to $195 depending on the tract, property type, and inclusions. Because Bent Creek has multiple phases and agreements, confirm the current rate and what it covers for the exact address you are considering.
• CDD assessment. For FY2026, budget about $948.42 per year per single-family lot based on the adopted schedule noted above. This appears on your property tax bill.

As for home values, public neighborhood snapshots often place prices in the low to mid $300s, with new-construction and newer-phase homes listing higher. Market conditions change quickly, so the smartest move is to review the most recent closed sales and active competition before you offer.

Schools and local services

Neighborhood pages commonly reference nearby public schools such as Samuel S. Gaines Academy (K–8), Forest Grove Middle, and Fort Pierce Westwood High. School assignment can shift by address or program, so verify the current school options for your specific property with the St. Lucie Public Schools Student Assignment Office.

For lifestyle, you are within a short drive of downtown Fort Pierce and the historic Sunrise Theatre performing arts venue. Fort Pierce Inlet State Park and Treasure Coast beaches are your nearest Atlantic access points for surf, sand, and sunrise walks. Many neighborhood summaries also cite proximity to I-95 for regional commuting, with Vero Beach Regional (VRB) and Melbourne Orlando (MLB) noted as common airport choices for nearby flights. Always check current routes and drive times to match your travel needs.

Who Bent Creek fits

Bent Creek tends to work well if you want:

• Gated, amenity-forward living without private club dues
• A newer single-family home with practical floor plans
• Sidewalks, lakes, and a cohesive neighborhood look
• Easy access to beaches, downtown culture, and regional golf choices

If you are an investor, the mix of newer homes and community amenities can appeal to long-term renters. If you are a move-up buyer or downsizer, the range of 3 to 5 bedrooms and single-level options gives you flexibility without stepping into a condo lifestyle.

Comparing Bent Creek to on-course living

If living directly on a fairway is nonnegotiable, you will want to compare Bent Creek’s gated, resort-style model to nearby golf communities. PGA Village in Port St. Lucie offers a wide spectrum of golf-centric neighborhoods, Indian Hills provides city-run access in Fort Pierce, and private clubs such as Bent Pine in Vero Beach deliver a members-only experience. Touring both styles can reveal where you will spend more time: at home enjoying a pool, gym, and courts, or at the club practicing and playing.

How to verify costs and fit

Use this quick checklist before you write an offer:

• Ask the listing agent or seller for the HOA covenants, current budget, and a list of what the dues include.
• Pull the property’s current tax bill to see CDD non-ad valorem assessments on the tax roll.
• Review the Bent Creek district’s adopted budget and assessment schedule at the CDD documents page and confirm whether any changes are planned.
• Verify school assignment for the exact address with the Student Assignment Office.
• Tour the community and amenities at different times of day to gauge traffic flow, pool usage, and overall feel.

Ready to explore homes?

If Bent Creek’s gated, resort-style living aligns with your goals, or if you want to compare it to on-course communities across the Treasure Coast, let’s map a plan. The Beachfront Brooke Team pairs neighborhood expertise with white-glove guidance so you can buy with clarity and confidence. We will help you verify HOA and CDD figures, review comps, and schedule tours that match your lifestyle.

FAQs

Does Bent Creek have a golf course?

• No. Bent Creek is a gated, Lennar-planned community with a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, courts, and playgrounds, but it does not include a golf course.

What are Bent Creek’s HOA and CDD costs?

• Expect HOA dues in the low to mid hundreds per month depending on the tract and inclusions, plus a FY2026 CDD assessment of about $948.42 per single-family lot billed on the tax roll.

What amenities are inside Bent Creek?

• A clubhouse with community room, resort-style pool and cabana, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball court, playgrounds, walking paths, landscaped lakes, and gated entry.

Which schools serve Bent Creek addresses?

• Nearby public options commonly cited include Samuel S. Gaines Academy (K–8), Forest Grove Middle, and Fort Pierce Westwood High; verify the specific property with the district’s Student Assignment Office.

How close is Bent Creek to beaches and downtown?

• You are a short drive from downtown Fort Pierce and the Sunrise Theatre, with Fort Pierce Inlet State Park and Treasure Coast beaches nearby for Atlantic access.