Newfield vs River Pines
Two Martin communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-22.
| Metric | Newfield | River Pines |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $683K | $246K |
| Price per sq ft | $287 | $191 |
| Avg days on market | 70 days | 81 days |
| Months of supply | 2.3 mo | 1.4 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 63 | 26 |
The verdict
Newfield carries the higher median price — about 178% above River Pines. Homes in Newfield sell faster (70 days on market vs 81). River Pines is the tighter market on inventory (1.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Newfield | River Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Martin County, FL | Martin County, FL |
| City / area | Palm City | Stuart |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 30 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 12 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
| Newfield | River Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 3 |
| Under contract | 9 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $460K to $1.4M | $205K to $270K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 10 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse, Villa | Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Newfield homes for sale · River Pines homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Newfield | River Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 90 | n/a |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,656 sq ft | n/a |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Newfield | River Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Citrus Grove (Martin) | Port Salerno |
| Middle | Hidden Oaks | Murray |
| High school | South Fork | South Fork |
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, River Pines is the lower entry point (median $246K vs $683K). Sellers get a faster sale in Newfield (70 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 Newfield more expensive than River Pines?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Newfield is $683,000 versus $246,000 in River Pines, about 178% higher.
What high schools serve Newfield and River Pines?
Listings in Newfield most often report South Fork; listings in River Pines report South Fork. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Newfield homes, photos & schools · River Pines homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.