Florida Single Family Homes January 2019 Market Report

03.11.19 by

Florida Single Family Homes January 2019 Market Report

The Florida Single Family Homes Market Report for January 2019 had weaker sales activity when compared to last year.  The closed sales were down by 6.2% (were down by 9.9% in December) and new sales under contract (new pending sales) were down by 2.4% (was down by 9.0% in December).

Prices, though, continue to rise for January, though at a slower rate.  The median and average sales prices up by 4.1% and 1.8% respectively, compared to December’s 4.2% and 3.3%.

The inventory of available homes for sale increased by 13.8% from last year.  This is now a 4.3 months supply of inventory as Florida remains in a seller’s market with the advantage for sellers. (January of 2017 had a 3.9 month supply)  A balanced market favoring neither buyers or sellers is considered to be one with a 6 to 7 month supply of inventory.  Inventory continues to decrease which is putting pressure on rising prices and lower sales volume.

Florida Single Family Homes January 2019 Market Report

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Florida Single Family Homes January 2019 Market Report

To view the latest set of reports from Florida Realtors for the state of Florida, Martin County, and Saint Lucie County, please visit GabeSanders.com and select Market Data.

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January 2019 Florida Single Family Homes Market Report

Moon River Jensen Beach March 2019 Market Report

03.11.19 by

Moon River Jensen Beach March 2019 Market Report

For March 2019, there is one home for sale in Moon River on Hutchinson Island in Jensen Beach FL.  This home is listed for $489,000 or $202.82 per sq. ft. of living area.

There are no Moon River homes currently pending (under contract).

There has been only 1 home sale in the past 12 months in Moon River.  The sales price was $297,000 which equals $217.74 per sq. ft. of living area and this home sold for 101% of list price.  This home was on the market for only 11 days before going under contract.

About Moon River in Jensen Beach Florida:

Moon River on Hutchinson Island in Jensen Beach

Moon River is a community of 51 attached and 3 detached homes that were built from 1998 to 2003. This is a gated waterfront community with ocean access docks as well as a community pool and clubhouse. Two tennis courts are also available and shared with the neighboring community of Fairwinds Cove.

Moon River on Hutchinson Island in Jensen Beach
Home sizes range from 3 Bedroom, 3 bathroom two story homes with over 2.700 sq. ft. of living area down to 2 Bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1 story homes of just under 1,400 sq. ft. of living space. Most of these homes have 2 car garages with a few actually offering covered parking for up to 4 cars. 

Moon River on Hutchinson Island in Jensen Beach
This is a pet-friendly community allowing for up to two pets that are no larger than 50 lbs. HOA fees at the time of this post were $343 per month (payable quarterly). 
Moon River lies on the east side of the Jensen Beach Causeway in Martin County Florida. It’s only a short walk or bike ride to the public beach on the Atlantic Ocean. It’s also close to shopping, restaurants and the remaining wonderful amenities that Martin County has to offer.

Moon River on Hutchinson Island in Jensen BeachMoon River is an excellent choice for both full-time residents and for those wishing to have their winter oasis away from the cold north.

Moon River on Hutchinson Island in Jensen Beach

The current Martin County Schools for Sugar Hill are Jensen Beach Elementary School, Stuart Middle School, and Jensen Beach High School

Here are the currently available homes in Moon River in Jensen Beach

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St Lucie County Townhouse and Condo Sales 2018 Yearly Review

03.04.19 by

St Lucie County Townhouse and Condo Sales 2018 Yearly Review

For the St Lucie County Townhouse and Condo Sales 2018 Yearly Review had mixed sales activity when compared to 2017.  Year to year closed sales were up by 1.1% as compared to 2017 which saw an increase of 5.4% and new sales under contract (new pending sales) decreased by 1.7% (2017 saw an increase of 6.0%).

St Lucie County Townhouse and Condo Sales 2018 Yearly Review

Both median and average sales prices increased (year to year) by 4.0% and 6.3% respectively (2017 numbers were 18.9% and 13.0%).  Prices continue to rise though at a slower rate than in the past few years.

Inventory increased by 7.4% as compared to 2017’s increase of 5.7%. While the supply of inventory increased to 5.4 months as compared to 5.1 months for 2017.  Still a seller’s market for Saint Lucie County townhouses and condos but approaching a balanced one.

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St Lucie County Townhouse and Condo Sales 2018 Yearly Review

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Market information is courtesy of Florida Realtors Research. For additional information and historical archives please visit the Florida Realtors Research page.

St Lucie County Townhouse and Condo Sales 2018 Yearly Review

St Lucie County Single Family Home Sales 2018 Yearly Review

03.03.19 by

St Lucie County Single Family Home Sales 2018 Yearly Review

The St Lucie County Single Family Home Sales 2018 Yearly Review as reported by Florida Realtors indicates that Saint Lucie County had weaker market activity for single family homes throughout the year of 2018 when compared to last year.   Year to year closed sales were down by 0.6% (were up by 4.3% in 2017) and new sales under contract (new pending sales) decreased by 1.5% (were up by 0.8% in 2017).

St Lucie County Single Family Home Sales 2018 Yearly Review

Both median and average sales prices were up (2017 to 2018) by 7.3% and 7.1% respectively.   Showing strong gains in value, but not quite as much as in the last few years.  These numbers were 13.9% and 10.6% respectively in 2017.

The inventory of available homes for sale decreased by 20.8% from 2017 (When there was an 8.5% increase).  While the supply of homes increased to 4.2 months from 3.4 months for 2017.  Still in a strong seller’s market for Saint Lucie County.

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St Lucie County Single Family Home Sales 2018 Yearly Review

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Market information is courtesy of Florida Realtors Research. For additional information and historical archives please visit the Florida Realtors Research page.

St Lucie County Single Family Home Sales 2018 Yearly Review

Martin County Townhouse and Condo Sales 2018 Yearly Review

03.02.19 by

Martin County Townhouse and Condo Sales 2018 Yearly Review

For the Martin County Townhouse and Condo Sales 2018 Yearly Review showed mixed sales activity when compared to 2017 for this segment of the Martin County real estate market.   Year to year closed sales were up by 1.5% as compared to 2017 which were up by 6.7% and new sales under contract (new pending sales) decreased by 2.7% (2017 saw an increase of 1.0%).

Martin County Townhouse and Condo Sales 2018 Yearly Review

Both median and average sales prices were up (year to year) by 6.4% and 6.4% respectively (2017 numbers were 3.3% and 2.4%).  A little bit stronger than the increases of last year.

Inventory decreased by 11.4% as compared to 2017’s decrease of 7.3%. And the supply of inventory dropped to 3.5 months as compared to 4.0 months for 2017.  Even a stronger seller’s market for Martin County townhouses and condos.

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Martin County Townhouse and Condo Sales 2018 Yearly Review

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Martin County Townhouse and Condo Sales 2018 Yearly Review

Martin County Single Family Home Sales 2018 Yearly Review

03.01.19 by

Martin County Single Family Home Sales 2018 Yearly Review

The Martin County Single Family Home Sales 2018 Yearly Review as reported by Florida Realtors showed weaker sales activity when compared to 2017 for the Martin County single-family housing market.   Year to year closed sales were down by 2.0% (were up by 2.7% in 2017) and new sales under contract (new pending sales) decreased by 7.1% (was down by 0.3% in 2017).

Martin County Single Family Home Sales 2018 Yearly Review

Both median and average sales prices continued to rise (2017 to 2018) by 5.2% and 3.5% respectively.  This rate while positive is not as high as last year which was 8.7% and 9.4% respectively in 2017.

The inventory of available homes for sale increased by 2.2% from 2017.  While the supply of homes increased to 4.7 months.  Still a seller’s market.  Typically a 6-month inventory indicates a balanced market where neither the seller or buyer has an advantage.

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Martin County Single Family Home Sales 2018 Yearly Review

To view the complete set of reports from Florida Realtors for the state of Florida, Martin County, and Saint Lucie County, please visit GabeSanders.com and select Market Data.

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Martin County Single Family Home Sales 2018 Yearly Review

Florida Townhouse and Condo Sales 2018 Yearly Review

02.28.19 by

Florida Townhouse and Condo Sales 2018 Yearly Review

The Florida Townhouse and Condo Sales 2018 Yearly Review continued to show improved results from last year.   Year to year closed sales were up by 4.9% as compared to 2017 which saw a decrease of 2.9% and new sales under contract (new pending sales) increased by 2.2% (2017 saw a decrease of 2.3%).

Florida Townhouse and Condo Sales 2018 Yearly Review

Both median and average sales prices were up (year to year) by 7.2% and 7.7% respectively (2017 numbers were 7.8% and 6.5%).  Pretty similar to last year.

Inventory increased by 1.8% as compared to 2017’s decrease of 4.0%. While the supply of inventory inched up to 5.7 months as compared to 5.6 months for 2017.  A seller’s market for Florida townhouses and condos.

 Click here to view or download the full report:  Florida Townhouse and Condo Sales 2018 Yearly Review

To view the latest set of reports from Florida Realtors for the state of Florida, Martin County, and Saint Lucie County, please visit GabeSanders.com and select Market Data.

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Florida Townhouse and Condo Sales 2018 Yearly Review

Florida Single Family Home Sales 2018 Yearly Review

02.27.19 by

Florida Single Family Home Sales 2018 Yearly Review

The Florida Single Family Home Sales 2018 Yearly Review as reported by Florida Realtors shows that this last year continued the positive momentum with a slightly greater rate than last year.   Year to year closed sales were up by 2.2% (was up by 1.2% in 2017) and new sales under contract (new pending sales) increased by 0.3% (was up by 0.1% in 2017).

Florida Single Family Home Sales 2018 Yearly Review

Both median and average sales prices were up (2017 to 2018) by 7.2% and 6.9% respectively.   Showing continued gains in value though at a slightly lower rate than last year.  These numbers were 8.0% and 7.8% respectively in 2017.

The inventory of available homes for sale increased by 11.1% from 2017.  While the month’s supply of homes increased to 4.0 months.  Indicating that Florida single-family homes remain in a seller’s market.

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Florida Single Family Home Sales 2018 Yearly Review

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Florida Single Family Home Sales 2018 Yearly Review

Martin County Single Family Homes December 2018 Market Report

01.31.19 by

Martin County Single Family Homes December 2018 Market Report

The Martin County Single Family Homes December 2018 Market Report continued with weaker sales activity when compared to last year.  Closed sales were down by 9.4% (were down by 23.0% in November).  While new pending sales decreased by 21.8% as compared to December 2017 (Decreased by 13.1% in November).

However, prices continued their upward march for December.  The median sales price was up by 13.8% from last year (up by 11.3% in November) while the average sales price also increased by 13.8% (was down by 5.6% last month).

The inventory of available single-family homes decreased from last month by 32 homes to 976 units for December,  this is 2.1% greater than last December.  The current supply of homes is 4.7 months, for December of last year, it was also a 4.5 months supply.  We’re still in a seller’s market for Martin County single-family home sales.  A balanced market favoring neither buyers or sellers is considered to be one with a 6 to 7 month supply of inventory.

Martin County Single Family Homes December 2018 Market Report

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Martin County Single Family Homes December 2018 Market Report

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Martin County Single Family Homes December 2018 Market Report

Florida Single Family Homes December 2018 Market Report

01.29.19 by

Florida Single Family Homes December 2018 Market Report

The Florida Single Family Homes Market Report for December 2018 had weaker sales activity when compared to last year.  The closed sales result was down by 9.9% (was up by 3.0% in November) and new sales under contract (new pending sales) was down by 9.0% (was down by 8.0% in November).

Prices, though, continue to rise for December.  The median and average sales prices up by 4.2% and 3.3% respectively, compared to November’s 6.3% and 5.4%.

The inventory of available homes for sale increased by 13.3% from last year.  This is now a 4.0 months supply of inventory as Florida remains in a seller’s market with the advantage for sellers. (December of 2017 had a 3.6 month supply)  A balanced market favoring neither buyers or sellers is considered to be one with a 6 to 7 month supply of inventory.  Inventory continues to decrease which is putting pressure on rising prices and lower sales volume.

Florida Single Family Homes December 2018 Market Report

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Florida Single Family Homes December 2018 Market Report

To view the latest set of reports from Florida Realtors for the state of Florida, Martin County, and Saint Lucie County, please visit GabeSanders.com and select Market Data.

Market information is courtesy of Florida Realtors Research. For additional information and historical archives please visit the Florida Realtors Research page.

December 2018 Florida Single Family Homes Market Report

Lake Tuscany January 2019 Market Report

01.18.19 by

Lake Tuscany January 2019 Market Report

As of January 2019, there is only 1  home available for sale in Lake Tuscany in Stuart FL.  This home is listed for $449,900 which is an average price per square foot of living area of $125.67.

There is 1 home currently under contract.  This home was listed for $369,900 or $177.50 per sq. ft. of living area and was on the market for 18 days prior to going under contract.

In the past 12 months, 10 homes have sold in Lake Tuscany ranging in sales price from $375,000 up to $543,250.  This works out to an average sales price of $454,425 which equals $153.26 per sq. ft. of living area.  These homes took an average of 94 days on market to go under contract and sold at 97% of list price.

About Lake Tuscany in Stuart Florida:

Lake Tuscany in Stuart Florida

Lake Tuscany in Stuart FL is a newer subdivision just to the west of I-95 in Martin County, Florida.  The homes in Lake Tuscany were mostly completed between 2004 to 2005.  This attractive subdivision is set up with a gated entrance and all 98 homes in Lake Tuscany are on Panther Trace which makes a large circle around the lake in the center.  Homes range from 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath or 4 BR 2 Baths of around 2100 sq. ft. of living area to spacious 6 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom 2 story homes with lofts and theater rooms with pools by the lakeside along with 3 car garages.  All are high-quality homes built by local builder Mercedes Homes.

Lake Tuscany real estate Stuart FL Lake Tuscany real estate Stuart FL

Lake Tuscany boasts lush landscaping and very reasonable Home Owner’s Association fees of $108.00 per month.  These fees cover security, the common areas and lake upkeep, basic cable, trash collection and front landscaping.  The Lake Tuscany property owners website is located at this site.

Lake Tuscany real estate Stuart FL Lake Tuscany real estate Stuart FL

Families in Lake Tuscany enjoy Martin County’s ‘A’ rated schools in the following schools: Crystal Lake Elementary, David L Anderson Middle School and South Fork High School.  Shopping is only minutes away and there’s easy access to Martin County’s waterways and just a short drive to the many public beaches.

Lake Tuscany in Stuart Florida

 Lake Tuscany real estate Stuart FL

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Lake Tuscany January 2019 Market Report

Osprey Cove in Hobe Sound January 2019 Market Report

01.17.19 by

Osprey Cove in Hobe Sound January 2019 Market Report

There are currently 6 homes for sale in Osprey Cove in Hobe Sound, FL.  The list prices range from $599,000 up to $680,000.  This is an average list price of $633,823 or 238.55 per sq. ft. of living area.

There are no homes currently under contract.

In the past 12 months, 6 homes have sold in Osprey Cove with sales prices ranging from $530,000 up to $970,000.  This equals an average sale price of $658,000 which works out to $221.88 per sq. ft. of living area. These homes averaged 123 days on the market before going under contract and sales prices averaged 97% of list price.

About Osprey Cove in Hobe Sound:

Osprey Cove in Hobe Sound

Osprey Cove in Hobe Sound, Florida is a waterfront community off of Gomez Avenue in the vibrant Hobe Sound area of Martin County, Florida.  It is also known as the Osprey Cove Yacht Club and boasts 32 deep water boat slips just off the Intracoastal Waterway.  There are only 86 homes in this gated community that broke ground in late 2000 with homes being completed from 2000 through 2006.   Homes range in size from 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2 car garage homes of 2,230 sq. ft. to 5 bedroom, 4 and 1/2 bathroom, 3 car garage pool homes of over 4,000 sq. ft. of living area.  There’s also a community pool and tennis court available to all residents.  The HOA fees in Osprey Cove are a very reasonable $215.00 a month.

Osprey Cove in Hobe Sound

For boaters, the docks are approximately 5 miles from the Saint Lucie Inlet of Martin County and just under 10 miles from the Jupiter Inlet in Palm Beach County.  All Osprey Cove residents enjoy easy access to shopping, restaurants and the pristine beaches of Jupiter Island in Martin County.

Osprey Cove in Hobe Sound

For families, the Martin County School District is one of the highest rated in Florida and children attend the Hobe Sound elementary school, Murray middle school, and South Fork high school.  There are also a number of excellent private schools located nearby, including the Pine School.

Osprey Cove in Hobe Sound

You can find additional information at the Osprey Cove in Hobe Sound Homeowner’s Association web page.

Osprey Cove in Hobe Sound

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Osprey Cove in Hobe Sound January 2019 Market Report

Martin County Single Family Homes November 2018 Market Report

01.04.19 by

Martin County Single Family Homes November 2018 Market Report

The Martin County Single Family Homes November 2018 Market Report had considerably weaker sales activity when compared to last year.  Closed sales were down by 23.0% (were up by 24.1% in October).  While new pending sales decreased by 13.1% as compared to November 2017 (Decreased by 14.0% in October).

Prices were mixed for November.  The median sales price was up by 11.3% from last year (up by 15.9% in October) while the average sales price decreased by 5.6% (was up by 10.4% last month).

The inventory of available single-family homes decreased from last month by 9 homes to 976 units for November,  this is 1.0% less than last November.  The current supply of homes is 4.8 months, for November of last year, it was also a 4.8 months supply.  We’re still in a seller’s market for Martin County single-family home sales.  A balanced market favoring neither buyers or sellers is considered to be one with a 6 to 7 month supply of inventory.

Martin County Single Family Homes November 2018 Market Report

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Martin County Single Family Homes November 2018 Market Report

To view the latest set of reports from Florida Realtors for the state of Florida, Martin County, and Saint Lucie County, please visit GabeSanders.com and select Market Data.

Market information is courtesy of Florida Realtors Research. For additional information and historical archives please visit the Florida Realtors Research page.

Martin County Single Family Homes November 2018 Market Report

Locks Landing in Stuart Florida December 2018 Market Report

01.04.19 by

Locks Landing in Stuart Florida December 2018 Market Report

As of December 2018, there are 3 homes on the market in Locks Landing in Stuart Florida.  These homes are listed from $409,900 up to $475,000.  This equals an average list price of $439,933 which equals $190.74 per sq. ft. of living area.

There are 3 homes currently under contract.  The list prices were from $379,000 up to $544,900.   This works out to an average list price of $456,300 which equals $176.68 per sq. ft. of living area. These homes were on the market for an average of 83 days prior to going under contract.

In the past 12 months, 9 homes have sold in Locks Landing with sales prices ranging from $358,900 up to $525,000.  This is an average sales price of $450,211 or $194.66 per sq. ft. of living area. These sales averaged 97% of list price and on average went under contract within 56 days of being listed.

About Locks Landing in Stuart FL:

Locks Landing in Stuart FL

Locks Landing in Stuart Florida is a gated planned unit community of 243 homes on the southeastern shore of the Saint Lucie Waterway, just upstream of the Locks on the Okeechobee Water Way at Phipps Park in Stuart, Florida.

Locks Landing in Stuart FL

Locks Landing homes range in sizes from just under 2,000 square feet of living area to some spacious 3,000 square feet plus homes on spacious preserve lots.   Many homes enjoy lake views and a few homes offer views of the Saint Lucie Waterway.  This wonderful family neighborhood boasts a number of docks with available water and electrics.  Easy access through the lock to the main Saint Lucie river and out to the crystal clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean or sail west into Lake Okeechobee for a fabulous day of freshwater fishing.  For those without their own boat dock, there’s a convenient boat ramp to allow all to enjoy the fabulous boating available to all residents of Martin County.

 Locks Landing in Stuart FL Locks Landing in Stuart FL

Locks landing is only moments to I-95 for those needing to commute either north or south on the Interstate.  The equestrian farms of Martin County are only a short drive to the west; while to the east is shopping, restaurants, beaches and all the amenities that Martin County has to offer.  This family-friendly community also boasts an ‘A’ rated school system with local children attending Crystal Lake Elementary School, David L Anderson Middle School, and South Fork High School

 Locks Landing in Stuart FL

To view the current homes available for sale in Locks Landing please select the following link:
Locks Landing Homes for Sale

 

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Florida Single Family Homes November 2018 Market Report

01.02.19 by

Florida Single Family Homes November 2018 Market Report

The Florida Single Family Homes November 2018 Market Report showed some mixed signals when compared to last year. Closed sales was up by 3.0% (was up by 8.5% in October) and new sales under contract (new pending sales) was down by 8.0% (was down by 4.2% in October).

Prices are still continuing to rise for November.  The median and average sales prices up by 6.3% and 5.4% respectively, compared to October’s 7.6% and 7.4%.

The inventory of available homes for sale increased by 11.9% from last year.  This is now a 4.1 months supply of inventory as Florida remains in a seller’s market with the advantage for sellers. (November of 2017 had a 3.8 month supply)  A balanced market favoring neither buyers or sellers is considered to be one with a 6 to 7 month supply of inventory.  Inventory continues to decrease which is putting pressure on rising prices and lower sales volume.

Florida Single Family Homes November 2018 Market Report

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Florida Single Family Homes November 2018 Market Report

To view the latest set of reports from Florida Realtors for the state of Florida, Martin County, and Saint Lucie County, please visit GabeSanders.com and select Market Data.

Market information is courtesy of Florida Realtors Research. For additional information and historical archives please visit the Florida Realtors Research page.

Florida Single Family Homes November 2018 Market Report

The Retreat in Hobe Sound December 2018 Market Report

12.30.18 by

The Retreat in Hobe Sound December 2018 Market Report

For the December 2018 there are currently 5 homes on the market in the Retreat of Hobe Sound, ranging in price from $288,900 up to $563,315 for an average price of $398,843 which equals $206.93 per square foot of living area.

There are 4 homes under contract and awaiting sale.  List prices were from $292,500 up to $335,000.  This equals an average list price of $306,600 which works out to $192.04 per sq. ft. of living area.  These homes were on the market for an average of 49 days before going under contract.

In the past 12 months, 26 homes have sold in the Retreat.  Sales prices ranged from a low of $249,900 to a high of $493,000.  This is an average sales price of $367,915 or 187.03 per sq. ft. of living area. These sales averaged 96% of list price and these homes were on the market for an average of 59 days before going under contract.

The Retreat in Hobe Sound

This is a beautiful DiVosta master-planned community at the end of Seabranch Ave just west of US-1 in Hobe Sound.  The Retreat contains 555 well built CBS homes ranging from 2 BR to 4 BR homes that continue to impress their owners with their functionality and quality DiVosta construction.

The Retreat in Hobe Sound

Located near Schools, Golf Courses, Shopping, Medical facilities, Beaches, and all the amenities either a family or a second homeowner looks forward to in Florida living.  Amenities at the Retreat include a heated community pool, clubhouse, fitness room and tennis courts.  Golf course access is right next door at the Lost Lake Golf and Country Club.

The Retreat in Hobe Sound

The Retreat was a finalist in the Communities of Excellence contest in the communications division. Association volunteers under the direction of the Communications Committee utilize a bimonthly newsletter, website, bulletin boards, community television channel, town hall meetings, resident directory, email blasts, and open board meetings with published minutes to get information to and from the residents. The newsletter is particularly popular. The website provides information of a business nature, with a resident showcase for display of artwork.

HOA fees in the Retreat are approximately $285.00 a month. These fees include Basic Cable, Common Areas, Grounds / Plants, Lawn Care, Management Fees, Manager, Recreational Facilities, Reserve Funds and Trash Pickup.

 The Retreat in Hobe Sound

Currently, some select Retreat Homes are available at very attractive prices.

To view these available Retreat Homes for sale, click here.

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The Retreat in Hobe Sound December 2018 Market Report

 

Martin County Single Family Homes October 2018 Market Report

12.10.18 by

Martin County Single Family Homes October 2018 Market Report

The Martin County Single Family Homes October 2018 Market Report continued with strong closed activity but new pending sales were down.  Closed sales were up by 24.1% (was up by 32.2% in September).  While new pending sales decreased by 14.0% as compared to October 2017 (Increased by 54.3% in September).

Prices also increased for October.  The median sales price was up by 15.9% from last year (down by 6.5% in September) while the average sales price increased by 10.4% (was down by 1.9% last month).

The inventory of available single-family homes increased from last month by 111 homes to 985 units for October,  this is 0.6% more than last October of 2017.  The current supply of homes is 4.8 months, for October of last year, it was also a 4.8 months supply.  We’re still in a seller’s market for Martin County single-family home sales.  A balanced market favoring neither buyers or sellers is considered to be one with a 6 to 7 month supply of inventory.

Martin County Single Family Homes October 2018 Market Report

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Martin County Single Family Homes October 2018 Market Report

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Market information is courtesy of Florida Realtors Research. For additional information and historical archives please visit the Florida Realtors Research page.

Martin County Single Family Homes October 2018 Market Report

Florida Single Family Homes October 2018 Market Report

12.06.18 by

Florida Single Family Homes October 2018 Market Report

The Florida Single Family Homes October 2018 Market Report showed some mixed signals when compared to last year. Closed sales were up by 8.5% (were up by 17.0% in September) and new sales under contract (new pending sales) were down by 4.2% (were up by 37.9% in September).

Prices though are continuing to rise for October.  The median and average sales prices up by 7.6% and 7.4% respectively, compared to September’s 4.9% and 5.6%.

The inventory of available homes for sale increased by 9.8% from last year.  This is now a 4.0 months supply of inventory as Florida remains in a seller’s market with the advantage for sellers. (October of 2017 had a 3.8 month supply)  A balanced market favoring neither buyers or sellers is considered to be one with a 6 to 7 month supply of inventory.  Inventory continues to decrease which is putting pressure on rising prices and lower sales volume.

Florida Single Family Homes October 2018 Market Report

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Florida Single Family Homes October 2018 Market Report

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Ocean Bay Villas November 2018 Market Report

12.01.18 by

Ocean Bay Villas November 2018 Market Report

For November 2018 there is only 1 available home in the Ocean Bay Villas townhouse community on Hutchinson Island FL.  The list price is $459,900 or $207.91 per sq. ft. of living area.

There are no townhouses currently under contract.

There have been 9 closed sales in the past 12 months.  Sales prices ranged from $348,642 up to $480,000 which averages to $401,282 and is equal to $165.71 per sq. ft. of living area.  These homes sold for an average of 96% of list price and also averaged 192 days on market before going under contract.

About the Ocean Bay Villas on Hutchinson Island in Jensen Beach:

Ocean Bay Villas on Hutchinson Island in Jensen Beach

Ocean Bay Villas on Hutchinson Island is an exclusive private enclave with only 78 owners located beautiful and unspoiled Hutchinson Island in Saint Lucie County on Florida’s Treasure Coast.  All villas in Ocean Bay feature three story luxury townhome style residences with elevators and modern updated interiors.

Ocean Bay Villas on Hutchinson Island in Jensen Beach Ocean Bay Villas on Hutchinson Island in Jensen Beach

There are three different home plans; The Azalea with 3 Bedrooms, 3 & 1/2 Baths and Den in 2171 sq. ft. of living area. The Beachberry which has 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Den and Office in 2,327 sq. ft. of living area.  And, the Cocoplum with 3 Bedrooms, 3 & 1/2 Baths and Den in 2,579 sq. ft. of living area

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All models have two car garages, 9 and 10 foot ceilings. This gated Ocean Side community features an entertainment clubhouse, fitness center, community pool, and spa.  A true resort style lifestyle that can be yours every day.

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River Forest November 2018 Market Report

11.07.18 by

River Forest November 2018 Market Report

As of November 2018, there are 4 homes for sale in River Forest.  List prices range from $285,000 up to $329,900. This is an average list price of $307,450 which equates to $167.51 per sq. ft. of living area.

There are 3 homes currently under contract awaiting settlement.  The list prices of these homes ranged from $265,000 up to $289,900. This is an average list price of $279,933 which equates to $179.44 per sq. ft. of living area. These homes averaged only 3 days on the market before going under contract.

In the past 12 months, 11 homes have sold in River Forest.  Sales prices ranged from $260,000 up to $350,000 for an average sales price of $289,708 which equals $163.98 per sq. ft. of living area.  Sales averaged 97% of list price and the average time on the market before going under contract was 50 days.

About River Forest in Stuart FL:

River Forest in Stuart Florida

Located in a peaceful corner of western Stuart, River Forest is a beautiful community filled with modern, well-built family homes. The community features a clubhouse, pool, playground and fitness center! Have a boat? You can enjoy the boat ramp that is located within the community and easy access to the St. Lucie River. River Forest is close to ‘A’ rated schools. Only minutes away from i-95 commuters will have no problem getting where they need to go on time. If you want a home that is away from all the hustle and bustle of the city but still want to be close to everything Stuart has to offer, River Forest is a great pick for you!

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River Forest November 2018 Market Report