The Best Neighborhoods in Stuart, FL (2026)

Looking for the best neighborhoods in Stuart? Instead of opinions, we ranked Stuart’s 23 communities by the numbers that actually matter when you’re choosing where to live — how fast homes sell, price per square foot, and how values are moving. Here’s where Stuart stands, by the data (as of 2026-06-16).

Fastest-selling neighborhoods in Stuart

Where homes sell quickest — a sign of strong buyer demand. (Lowest median days on market, communities with recent closings.)

  1. The Florida Club — 25 days on market · $525,000
  2. Camellia — 28 days on market · $415,000
  3. Willoughby Golf Club — 48 days on market · $795,000
  4. River Marina — 50 days on market · $328,000
  5. River Pines — 50 days on market · $250,000

Most affordable neighborhoods in Stuart (price per sq ft)

The lowest median price per square foot in Stuart — where your dollar stretches furthest.

  1. Whitemarsh Reserve — $188/sq ft · $350,000
  2. River Pines — $194/sq ft · $250,000
  3. Emerald Lakes — $207/sq ft · $279,000
  4. River Marina — $207/sq ft · $328,000
  5. Lexington Lakes — $223/sq ft · $245,000

Top neighborhoods in Stuart by Momentum Score

Momentum’s overall 0-100 market score blends value, demand, and momentum.

  1. Camellia — score 85 · $415,000
  2. River Pines — score 71 · $250,000
  3. Lexington Lakes — score 69 · $245,000
  4. Emerald Lakes — score 67 · $279,000
  5. The Florida Club — score 67 · $525,000

How we ranked these

These lists come from Momentum’s MLS data for Stuart, limited to communities with recent closings so the numbers are meaningful. ‘Fastest-selling’ uses median days on market, ‘most affordable’ uses median price per square foot, ‘fastest-appreciating’ uses the 1-year price change, and the Momentum Score is our overall 0-100 read on each market. The right neighborhood for you also depends on schools, commute, and lifestyle — use these as a data-driven starting point.

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Common questions

What are the best neighborhoods in Stuart?
It depends on your priorities. By the data, the fastest-selling, most affordable, and fastest-appreciating Stuart neighborhoods are listed above. The best fit also depends on schools, commute, and budget — a local agent can match you.
What’s the median home price in Stuart?
About $435,000 across the 23 Stuart communities Momentum tracks, though it varies widely by neighborhood.
How were these Stuart neighborhoods ranked?
From Momentum’s MLS data, using objective signals (days on market, price per square foot, 1-year appreciation, and our 0-100 Momentum Score), limited to communities with recent sales.

Rankings are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Stuart, as of 2026-06-16, and change over time. A data-driven starting point, not a guarantee or an endorsement of any community. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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