Real Estate in and around Stuart Florida
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There are currently 48 homes on the market in Palm City Farms. Listing prices range from $149,500 up to $3,950,000. The average list price works out to $848,127 (median $754,450) which is a per square ft. of living area price of $232.52 (median $220.18).
There are currently 8 homes under contract awaiting settlement. Listing prices ranged from $389,000 up to $795,000 for an average of $564,900 which equals $213.12 per sq. ft. of living area. These homes averaged 93 days on the market prior to going under contract.
In the past 12 months, 59 homes have sold in Palm City Farms with sales prices ranging from $120,000 up to $1,800,000 for an average sales price of $653,936 or $202.03 per sq. ft. of living area. These sales averaged 94% of list price and were under contract in an average of 121 days after being listed.
If you’re looking for an area of secluded acreage, yet still be close to shopping, entertainment the beach and navigable waterways Palm City Farms may just be the dream setting you are looking for.
Beautiful acreage with 5 acre and larger home sites and vacant land abound in Palm City Farms. This is the perfect location for your equestrian needs as well as many other agricultural uses. All within minutes of Martin County ‘A’ rated schools, shopping, beaches and easy access to I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike.
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This home has gone under contract in under two weeks. The list price was $460,000.
A 2014 D. R. Horton built Biscayne model with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms plus a large den/office which could be a 5th bedroom and a spacious 3 car garage in the desirable Pinecrest Lakes community of Jensen Beach. This home features granite counter-tops, stainless steel appliances, solid concrete block construction and impact glass windows and sliders along with many other desirable features. Tiled floors in living areas and carpeted bedrooms. Wonderfully located close to the Jensen Beach High School, Treasure Coast Mall, fine restaurants and only two miles to the Intracoastal and then the pristine beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. Check out this wonderful opportunity in one of the best locations on the Treasure Coast of Florida.
Pinecrest Lakes in Jensen Beach, Florida was first developed in the late ’70s and early ’80s during a time when the Martin County Commissioners were notoriously stringent and restrictive about new developments in the area. Consequently, this community has a distinctive feel and flavor. All homes are on at least a 1/2 acre lot with many on larger 1 to 2 acre lots. None of the homes are identical and all types of construction and paint schemes are allowed.
Pinecrest Lakes is located south of NE Jensen Beach Boulevard and just east of the new Green River Parkway. Residents enjoy wide winding streets with sidewalks, street lights, underground utilities, and public water. Community features include tot lots, parks, lakes and tennis courts.
Pinecrest Lakes is located in Martin County’s “A” rated school district. The local public elementary school, Jensen Beach Elementary School, is less than a mile away, within easy walking and biking distance for students. Students also attend Stuart Middle School in Stuart and Jensen Beach High School located approximately 1 mile northwest of the community on NE Jensen Beach Boulevard.
Pinecrest Lakes is also about 1 mile to the east of the Treasure Coast Square Mall, Martin County’s main shopping center. Residents are a short ride away from the beautiful beaches on Hutchinson Island, historic downtown Jensen Beach, Indian Riverside Park as well as numerous boat ramps and marinas that serve the vast boating resources available in Martin County.
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There are currently 12 homes on the market in the Willoughby Golf Club. List prices range from $350,000 up to $1,595,000. The is an average listing price of $618,308 which equates to a price per sq. ft. of living area of $196.94.
There is only 1 home under contract. The list price was $649,900 or $193.14 per sq. ft. of living area. This home was on the market for 255 days before going under contract.
In the past 12 months, 17 Willoughby Golf Club homes have sold. Sales prices ranged from $318,966 up to $900,000. This equals an average sales price of $535,322 which equals $180.55 per sq. ft. of living area. Sales prices averaged 96% of list prices and these were on the market for an average of 107 days before receiving an accepted offer.
Willoughby Golf Club real estate is located in the city of Stuart, which is in Martin County Florida. It sits on the eastern coast of the Atlantic Ocean along what is commonly referred to as the Treasure Coast. Knowing the location of Willoughby Golf Club real estate is the first step in the right direction. You will soon realize though that the right direction becomes filled with so many benefits that it is hard not to wish of owning a piece of Willoughby Golf Club real estate.
The Willoughby Golf Club is made up of a 403-acre private golf community. The golf club memberships entitle the members the enjoyment of a championship and challenging Arthur Hills designed golf course. Of the 403 acres over 200 are devoted to nature preserves, lakes and the golf course itself. This allows the residents of Willoughby Golf Club real estate to enjoy a low inhabitant’s environment and the splendors of the beautiful climate found along Florida’s coast.
Residents have the benefit of numerous activities and events that take place in the town of Stuart along with many noteworthy locations.
The Atlantic Ocean is accessible via the St. Lucie Inlet and there are protected inland waterways offering boating and fishing excursions. This is no surprise since Stuart properties are located in the “Sailfish Capital of the World”. Stuart also has miles of pristine beaches.
A short drive south will take you to Palm Beach County with its fashionable shopping, assorted well reputable dining, the Raymond F. Kravis Center and Palm Beach International Airport.
The homes of Willoughby Golf Course real estate are divided into different categories. The entire area is made up of nine different neighborhoods, each as fine as the next. You can choose from various floor plans and styles.
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There are currently 223 active listings. (Down by 3 homes from last month)
67 Residential sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval. (Decreased by 14 homes from April)
58 Homes Sold (Increased by 6 homes from April)
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There are currently 68 active condo listings. (Decreased by 10 condos from April)
13 Condo sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval. (Down by 3 condo from last month)
8 Condos Sold in May. (Down by 3 condos from April)
The Palm City FL 34990 condo real estate market remains a fairly small segment of the Martin County condo market. The sales activity in this market is challenging because of two condo communities with high equity and association fees that are currently not in favor with the general public. Though, those who love golf, there are some incredible bargains in these communities. May showed a nice rise in activity for these communities.
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For June 2019 there is 1 home available to purchase in the Reef in the Rocky Point neighborhood of Stuart FL. This home is listed for $2,100,000 or $459.52 per sq. ft. of living area.
There are no homes currently under contract in the Reef.
In the past 12 months, 3 homes have sold in the reef. These homes sold for prices ranging from $351,000 up to $530,000. This works out to an average sales price of $455,333 which equals $188.90 per sq. ft. of living area. These homes sold for an average of 102% of list price and were on the market for an average of 149 days before going under contract.
The Reef is one of the few newer gated communities in the Rocky Point area of Stuart FL. This is an exclusive subdivision with 52 home sites, 11 of which are larger waterfront estates. This desirable community is well located just a short boat ride away from the Atlantic Ocean through the Saint Lucie Inlet.
Homes in the Reef were built from 1994 to 2007. There are still some vacant lots that have yet to be built on including one waterfront parcel. Home sizes range from 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom homes with just under 2,000 sq. ft. of living area all the way up to 5 bedroom, 4 bath waterfront homes with over 6,000 sq. ft. of living space on over an acre lots.
The Reef is in the Martin County School District and children attend the Port Salerno Elementary school, Murray Middle School and South Fork High School.
Rocky Point was originally a fishing village and many fishermen remain in the area. It is surrounded by the Intracoastal on the east side and the Manatee Pocket on the North and South sides. Easy access to many marinas, great seafood restaurants as well as the great lifestyle of Martin County FL.
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There are currently 400 active listings (Up by 11 homes from April)
132 Residential sales are pending (Down by 34 homes from last month)
110 Homes Sold in September (Up by 32 homes from April)
The May 2018 numbers were: 340 active listings, 176 pending sales, and 106 closed sales. All in all, considerably better activity last year with a reduced number of homes available to purchase.
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For 2019, there are no homes available to purchase in the Woodmill Pond community of Stuart FL.
There are also no homes currently under contract.
In the past 12 months, 6 townhomes have sold in Woodmill Pond. Sales prices ranged from $237,000 up to $267,500. This equals an average sales price of $253,233 which is $114.77 per sq. ft. of living area. These homes averaged 44 days on the market before going under contract and sold for an average of 98% of list price.
Very conveniently located just off US Highway 1 (Federal Highway) in the southern part of Stuart FL is this townhome development of 50 units, which was built in 2007 and in 2010. While these are two level townhomes with 2 car garages the complex is deeded as condos, meaning the exterior maintenance, common areas, insurance are all included in the association fees. With these homes come newer construction and all the latest codes are in compliance with most homes having hurricane impact glass making hurricane shutters, not a requirement. As of this writing (June 2019), these fees were $374 per month. These fees cover Common Areas, Insurance-Bldg, Lawn Care, Maintenance Exterior, Manager, Recreational Facilities, Reserve Funds, Water, and Sewer.
All homes in Woodmill Pond are 3 bedrooms with 2 and ½ bathrooms. The ones built in 2007 have 2,076 sq. ft. of living area (under air conditioned space) while those built in 2010 are larger with 2,299 sq. ft. There’s a clubhouse and a heated community swimming pool. Up to two pets are allowed per unit and rentals are also permitted with some restrictions.
Children living in Woodmill Pond attend Seawind Elementary, Murray Middle, and South Fork High schools.
Very close to a number of golf courses as well as just minutes to historic downtown Stuart to the north and the Town of Jupiter to the south. Also close to shopping, restaurants, beaches, boating facilities and medical services.
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There are currently 52 active condo listings (Down by 6 condos from April).
33 Condo sales are pending and awaiting close (Up by 3 condos from April).
19 Condos Sold in May (Up by 1 condo from April).
The Stuart FL condo market for zip code 34997 continues to show very strong sales activity compared to the previous months as well as last year.
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In June 2019, there are 2 homes for sale in the River Watch community of Hutchinson Island in Jensen Beach FL. The list prices of these homes are $489,000 and $550,000. This is an average list price of $519,500 which works out to $332.35 per sq. ft. of living area.
There aren’t any homes currently under contract.
In the past 12 months, only 1 River Watch home has sold. The sales price was $285,000 which equals $205.04 per sq. ft. of living area. This home was on the market for 151 days before going under contract and sold for 98% of list price.
Located only a short distance north of the Jensen Beach Causeway and just across the Saint Lucie County line, there is a wonderful small community by the name of River Watch. These are single family homes ranging from a modest 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom residence with around 1,400 sq. ft. of living area plus a garage up to a spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom with 3,400 sq. ft. of living area and your very own private dock and access to the Intracoastal Waterway which is also known as the Indian River. There are 30 homes in this community which is adjacent to the Windmill Village community and shares the Aqua Ra Road which accesses both subdivisions from A-1-A.
Most of these homes are waterfront with access to the Intracoastal Waterway, but suitable mostly for shallower draft vessels and the unusual stipulation that they access the river without the use of gas motors, so only human or electric power for that initial stretch of water.
River Watch residents also have easy access to the beautiful beaches on Hutchinson Island by simply walking across the street to their private beach or a short ride to many of the public access beaches available in both Saint Lucie and Martin County beaches.
This is a non-gated community with a very reasonable $220 a month HOA fee which includes your landscaping as well as basic cable TV (as of June 2019).
This excellent location makes it easy to go grocery shopping, boating, spend days on the beach, restaurants and to enjoy all the wonderful amenities offered on the Treasure Coast of Florida.
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There are currently 336 active listings (Increased by 1 home from April).
150 Residential sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (Down by 24 homes from April).
100 Homes Sold in May (Decreased by 14 homes from April)
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As of June 2019, there are 8 homes for sale in Coral Gardens in Stuart FL. List prices range from $216,500 up to $299,999 for an average list price of $249,387 which is $166.67 per sq. ft. of living area.
There are 4 homes currently under contract. These homes were listed for prices from $174,900 up to $259,900 for an average list price of $233,050 or $192.03 per sq. ft. of living area. These homes were on the market for an average of 22 days before going under contract.
In the past 12 months, 34 Coral Gardens homes have sold. Sales prices ranged from $155,000 up to $297,000 for an average sales price of $214,101 which works out to $170.45 per sq. ft. of living area. These homes averaged 60 days on market before going under contract and sold for an average of 98% of list price.
The Coral Gardens community of Stuart FL is centrally located just west of US 1 (Federal Highway) and south of Pomeroy St. Easy access to downtown Stuart, shopping, restaurants, medical facilities and the beaches and waterways of Martin County.
This is a non-HOA (Homeowners Association) community so there are no additional fees. Also, the Coral Gardens community is one of the more affordable locations in Stuart and Martin County FL. Homes range in size from very small 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom homes of under 800 sq. ft. all the way to 4 bedroom homes of 2,500 sq. ft. or slightly higher. Many homes in Coral gardens also have private backyard swimming pools.
Those wishing to find an affordable friendly Stuart community to call home might wish to consider Coral Gardens. Click and explore on the interactive map below to see what a great location Coral Gardens offers.
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As of June 2019, there are no condos on the market in the Little Ocean Club on Hutchinson Island in Stuart FL.
There are also no condos currently under contract.
In the past 12 months, only 1 condo has sold. The sales price was $240,000 which is $199.34 per sq. ft. of living area. This condo sold for 96% of list price and it was on the market for 131 days before it went under contract.
The Little Ocean Club Condos of Hutchinson Island in Stuart FL is a small condo community of 25 units that were built in 1969. This direct Ocean access condo community features 23 two bedroom, 2 bath condos of 1,204 sq. ft. of living area and 2 very special 3 bedroom, 3 bath units with 1,815 sq. ft. under air.
The little Ocean Club has direct Ocean access across the Dunes and a heated pool. Reserved parking, as well as overflow parking, is available across the street on A-1-A. Condo owners in the Little Ocean Club have access to the boat docks in the Anglers Cove community (also across the street).
1 small pet is permitted in the Little Ocean Club and rentals are also allowed. Rentals are also allowed with restrictions.
Conveniently located close to the Stuart Causeway, Publix supermarket, downtown Stuart.
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Links to all Martin County Condos on Hutchinson Island in Stuart and Jensen Beach you may wish to consider:
Angler Cove – Beachwood Villas – Buttonwood – Dune Condominium – Fairwinds Cove – Green Turtle Cove – Hutchinson House – Indian River Plantation Condos – Islander 12 – Jensen Beach Club – Little Ocean Club – Little Ocean Place – Maritimes – Ocean View – Sailfish Point – Sandpebble – Seaside – Suntide
For June 2019, there are 4 homes for sale in the Parkwood real estate community of Stuart, FL. List prices range from $224,900 up to $329,800. This is an average list price of $284,650 which works out to $203.81 per sq. ft. of living area.
There are 2 homes under contract. The list prices were $324,900 and $334,000. This works out to an average list price of $329,450 which is $196.23 per sq. ft. of living area. These homes averaged only 9 days on the market prior to going under contract.
In the past 12 months, 9 homes have sold. Sales prices ranged from $213,000 up to $324,900. This equals an average sale price of $258,433 or $172.54 per sq. ft. of living area. These homes were on the market for an average of 57 days before going under contract and sales prices averaged 97% of list price.
The Parkwood community is a non-gated subdivision of 193 homes located south of Cove Road and west of US-1 (Federal Highway) in the southern part of Stuart and north of Hobe Sound in unincorporated Martin County.
This family-friendly community has a community pool and is pet-friendly. Great location, close to shopping on US-1 as well as easy access to I-95 on Cove Rd. and just minutes to Martin Memorial Hospital South on Salerno Rd. This location also has easy access to boating in Port Salerno and the beaches either on Jupiter Island or Stuart.
Homes are modest sizes ranging from 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms up to 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with interior living areas ranging from just over 1,150 sq. ft. to 2,200 sq. ft. plus garages.
HOA fees (as of May 2019) are $40 per month and include maintenance and insurance for the community pool and common areas.
Children living in Parkwood are zoned to attend the Seawind Elementary School, Murray Middle School, and the South Fork High School.
Parkwood is an affordable community that allows residents to enjoy the wonderful amenities that Martin County and South Florida has to offer.
There are currently 129 active condo listings (Up by 5 condos from last month).
47 Condo sales are pending and awaiting close or lender approval (Down by 11 condos from April).
31 Condos Sold in May (Down by 14 condos from April)
The Stuart FL 34996 Condo Market of Stuart returned to a bit more sustainable activity levels for May after an exceptionally strong April. This condo market remains very active and healthy.
The current absorption rate for the Stuart Florida condos in ZIP Code 34996 dropped to 4.2 months from April’s 2.8 months. Still a strong seller’s market for this segment of Martin County condos but not as extreme as last month. A balanced market is considered to occur when the absorption rate is from 6 to 7 months.
The numbers for May 2018 were: 118 active listings, 46 pending sales, and 40 closed sales. Better closed sales last year, otherwise pretty similar results.
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As of June 2019, there are 2 homes on the market in Locks Landing in Stuart Florida. These homes are listed for $389,900 and $469,900. This equals an average list price of $429,900 which equals $183.38 per sq. ft. of living area.
There is 1 home currently under contract. The list price was $499,000 or $204.93 per sq. ft. of living area. This home was on the market for only 3 days before going under contract.
In the past 12 months, 10 homes have sold in Locks Landing with sales prices ranging from $358,900 up to $525,000. This is an average sales price of $432,790 which is $178.00 per sq. ft. of living area. These sales averaged 97% of list price and went under contract in an average of 56 days after being listed.
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 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 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
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There are currently 152 active listings (Decreased by 1 home from April).
23 Residential sales are pending and awaiting close (Down by 10 homes from April).
27 Homes Sold in May (Down by 9 homes from April).
The 34996 zip code area of the Stuart Florida showed weaker activity when compared to the past two months, but remains strong.
The one-month absorption rate for the 34996 zip code area of Stuart Florida for May plunged to 5.6 months as compared to the 4.3 months for last month. We appear to be heading back towards a balanced market. A balanced market, favoring neither buyer or seller is considered to be around a 6 to a 7 month absorption rate.
The numbers for May 2018 were: 115 active listings, 41 pending sales, and 20 closed sales. A greater number of closed sales this year, but considerably weaker pending sales. All of this with a much larger inventory of available homes for sale this year.
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For June 2019, there are 5 homes available to purchase in the Retreat of Hobe Sound, ranging in price from $304,900 up to $569,000. This is an average price of $380,511 which equals $212.34 per square foot of living area.
There are 3 homes under contract and awaiting sale. List prices were from $310,000 up to $325,000. This equals an average list price of $318,000 which works out to $208.39 per sq. ft. of living area. These homes were on the market for an average of only 29 days before going under contract.
In the past 12 months, 24 homes have sold in the Retreat. Sales prices ranged from a low of $278,000 to a high of $460,000. This is an average sales price of $357,994 or 196.02 per sq. ft. of living area. These sales averaged 97% of list price and were on the market for an average of 61 days before going under contract.
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.
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 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.
Currently, some select Retreat Homes are available at very attractive prices.
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