River Pines vs The Meadows at Martin Downs
Two Martin communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-31.
| Metric | River Pines | The Meadows at Martin Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $246K | $345K |
| Price per sq ft | $191 | $230 |
| Avg days on market | 77 days | 90 days |
| Months of supply | 1.4 mo | 0.4 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 26 | 28 |
The verdict
The Meadows at Martin Downs carries the higher median price — about 40% above River Pines. Homes in River Pines sell faster (77 days on market vs 90). The Meadows at Martin Downs is the tighter market on inventory (0.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| River Pines | The Meadows at Martin Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Martin County, FL | Martin County, FL |
| City / area | Stuart | Palm City |
| ZIP | 33455, 34949, 34997 | 34990 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 11 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 13 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
| River Pines | The Meadows at Martin Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 1 |
| Under contract | 1 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $215K to $265K | $590K to $590K |
| Property types listed | Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: River Pines homes for sale · The Meadows at Martin Downs homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| River Pines | The Meadows at Martin Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 582 |
| Built | n/a | 1988–2008 (median 1989) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 1,525 sq ft |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | River Pines median | The Meadows at Martin Downs median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $292K (14 sales) | $415K (17 sales) |
| 2025 | $285K (21 sales) | $425K (25 sales) |
| 2026 | $250K (20 sales) | $345K (23 sales) |
Since 2024, River Pines's median sale price is -14% and The Meadows at Martin Downs's is -17% — River Pines has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| River Pines | The Meadows at Martin Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.3% | 94.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,288 sq ft | 1,505 sq ft |
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
| River Pines | The Meadows at Martin Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Port Salerno | Bessey Creek |
| Middle | Murray | Hidden Oaks |
| High school | South Fork | Martin County |
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 $345K). Sellers get a faster sale in River Pines (77 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 The Meadows at Martin Downs more expensive than River Pines?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in The Meadows at Martin Downs is $345,000 versus $246,000 in River Pines, about 40% higher.
Which has appreciated more, River Pines or The Meadows at Martin Downs?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -14% in River Pines and -17% in The Meadows at Martin Downs (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve River Pines and The Meadows at Martin Downs?
Listings in River Pines most often report South Fork; listings in The Meadows at Martin Downs report Martin County. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: River Pines homes, photos & schools · The Meadows at Martin Downs homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.