Emerald Lakes vs Jensen Beach Country Club
Two Martin communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-19.
| Metric | Emerald Lakes | Jensen Beach Country Club |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $276K | $471K |
| Price per sq ft | $198 | $261 |
| Avg days on market | 35 days | 60 days |
| Months of supply | 2.8 mo | 1.8 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 26 | 26 |
The verdict
Jensen Beach Country Club carries the higher median price — about 71% above Emerald Lakes. Homes in Emerald Lakes sell faster (35 days on market vs 60). Jensen Beach Country Club is the tighter market on inventory (1.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Emerald Lakes | Jensen Beach Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Martin County, FL | Martin County, FL |
| City / area | Stuart | Jensen Beach |
| ZIP | 33469, 34984, 34997 | 34957 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 12 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 14 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Emerald Lakes | Jensen Beach Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 4 |
| Under contract | 3 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $219K to $464K | $435K to $565K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Emerald Lakes homes for sale · Jensen Beach Country Club homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Emerald Lakes | Jensen Beach Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 467 | 310 |
| Built | 1983–2000 (median 1984) | 1998–2006 (median 2002) |
| Typical living area | 1,288 sq ft | 1,718 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 69% | 76% |
| Vacant lots | 1 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Emerald Lakes median | Jensen Beach Country Club median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $78K (4 sales) | $250K (9 sales) |
| 2013 | $104K (4 sales) | $250K (10 sales) |
| 2014 | $109K (4 sales) | $289K (6 sales) |
| 2015 | $138K (7 sales) | $275K (3 sales) |
| 2016 | $136K (12 sales) | $272K (8 sales) |
| 2017 | $139K (18 sales) | $270K (3 sales) |
| 2018 | $162K (18 sales) | $374K (8 sales) |
| 2019 | $170K (5 sales) | $398K (4 sales) |
| 2020 | $190K (5 sales) | $367K (8 sales) |
| 2021 | $232K (11 sales) | $399K (19 sales) |
| 2022 | $276K (9 sales) | $485K (15 sales) |
| 2023 | $392K (6 sales) | $550K (13 sales) |
| 2024 | $318K (12 sales) | $532K (16 sales) |
| 2025 | $310K (14 sales) | $508K (16 sales) |
| 2026 | $278K (23 sales) | $480K (10 sales) |
Since 2012, Emerald Lakes's median sale price is +257% and Jensen Beach Country Club's is +92% — Emerald Lakes has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Emerald Lakes | Jensen Beach Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 91.3% | 92.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,288 sq ft | 1,766 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 15 (cold) | 26 (cold) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Emerald Lakes | Jensen Beach Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Seawind | Jensen Beach |
| Middle | Murray | Stuart |
| High school | South Fork | Jensen Beach |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Emerald Lakes is the lower entry point (median $276K vs $471K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Jensen Beach Country Club; Emerald Lakes trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Emerald Lakes (35 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Jensen Beach Country Club more expensive than Emerald Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Jensen Beach Country Club is $471,000 versus $276,000 in Emerald Lakes, about 71% higher.
Which has newer homes, Emerald Lakes or Jensen Beach Country Club?
Jensen Beach Country Club: its homes were built 1998–2006 with a median year of 2002, versus a median of 1984 in Emerald Lakes (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Jensen Beach Country Club. The typical home there is 1,718 sq ft of living area, versus 1,288 sq ft in Emerald Lakes.
Which has appreciated more, Emerald Lakes or Jensen Beach Country Club?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 257% in Emerald Lakes and 92% in Jensen Beach Country Club (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Jensen Beach Country Club — sellers there received 92.2% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 91.3% in Emerald Lakes.
What high schools serve Emerald Lakes and Jensen Beach Country Club?
Listings in Emerald Lakes most often report South Fork; listings in Jensen Beach Country Club report Jensen Beach. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Emerald Lakes homes, photos & schools · Jensen Beach Country Club homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.