Aerial view of 34997, Florida

34997 (Stuart)
Housing Market

ZIP code market report · Martin County

Median sale price $380,302, down 3.0% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 60 days, 56 homes on the market.

16 communities reporting230 sales analyzedRefreshed twice dailyMomentum Score 50
Live Market Pulse
50/100
Momentum
Balanced Market
Buyers are negotiating roughly 6% off asking. Recalculated every day from licensed MLS data · last refresh August 31, 2026 at 7:34 AM ET.
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Price
$380K
Median sold · 12 moConfidence: High
down 3.0% vs the prior 12 months
-3.0%
1-yr price change
n = 230 recent sales
$242/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
Martin County: $244 · -1.2% vs prior yr
93.7%
Sale vs ask
Martin County: 92.2% · -0.1pp vs prior yr
$450K
Martin County home value
Zillow ZHVI, monthly · -1.7% vs a year ago
Tempo
4.9mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
60days
Median DOM · closed
Martin County: 64 days · +7.0 days vs prior yr
29%
Under contract
Martin County: 36%
56 · 15 ▼1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
190
Sold · last 12 mo
closed across all tracked communities · +23.7% vs prior yr
Market context
23%
Listings with price cuts
Martin County · Zillow · -1.3pp vs prior month
1,525
County for-sale inventory
Zillow, monthly · -4.4% vs prior month
22%
New construction
share of recent sales · +15.2pp vs prior yr
50/100
Momentum score
Balanced Market
16
Communities reporting
of 21 tracked in 34997
Economy & people · county layer
$80,701
Median household income
U.S. Census ACS, county
160,464
County population
+1.8% since 2018
5.6×
Price to income
county home value vs median income
80%
Owner-occupied
U.S. Census ACS, county
$3,120/yr
Median property tax
county, ACS
Licensed FL MLSZillow ResearchU.S. Census ACSPublic records
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Today's Take · August 31, 2026
Jon Brooks
Jon Brooks
Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research
Housing Market Analyst

Inventory sits at 4.9 months of supply — balanced by the 3-to-6-month balanced benchmark, and 29% of listed homes are already under contract. Prices are down 3.0% versus the prior year, but sellers are still collecting 93.7% of asking. Taken together, the data points to a broadly balanced market where preparation decides who wins.

What It Means

Who has leverage right now

BUYER'S SELLER'S 50
Momentum Score
Buyer leverage50
Seller leverage50

Leverage scores are derived from the Momentum Score (supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend). Right now the data favors neither side decisively.

Momentum Outlook
  • Prices — balanced supply argues for a sideways market; condition and pricing decide individual outcomes.
  • Inventory — tightening over the tracked window; watch whether that holds through the season.
  • Negotiating power — buyers gain ground as 29% of inventory sits under contract.
  • Mortgage sensitivity — at 5.6× income, this market is highly sensitive to rate moves; rate relief tends to show up in demand here quickly.

Derived from current 34997 data, not a prediction or guarantee. Markets move; talk to an agent before acting on any single reading.

Supply by Price Band

One inventory number hides four different markets

Under $300K
3.0 mo · balanced band · 13 active
$300K–$500K
3.0 mo · balanced band · 16 active
$500K–$750K
4.4 mo · balanced band · 24 active

Months of supply = active listings ÷ monthly sales pace, bucketing communities by their recent median. 3–6 months is the balanced band.

Neighborhood Heat Map

Where 34997 is hot — and where it isn't

Each dot is a community (15 shown, sized by sales volume rank). Click any dot to open its full neighborhood guide.

Analysis

The read on 34997 (Stuart)

The median sale price across 34997 currently stands at $380,302, down 3.0% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $242 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 60 days. Sellers are capturing 93.7% of their original asking price on average.

There are 56 active listings on the market, with 15 more already under contract. At the current sales pace that works out to 4.9 months of supply — roughly balanced conditions by the standard six-month benchmark. 190 homes closed here over the trailing 12 months.

Zillow's home value index for Martin County stands at $449,538. About 23% of listings county-wide have taken a price cut — a useful gauge of seller flexibility.

Weighing supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend together, the Momentum Score for 34997 is 50 of 100 — balanced market territory. This page recalculates every day as new MLS data lands, so the numbers above reflect the market as of August 31, 2026.

Trends & History

34997 since 2012 — and where it’s heading

A median home here sold for $119,860 in 2012 and $449,701 over the last recorded year — 275% appreciation across 14 years of recorded sales.

Median sale price · 2012–2026 (1,702 recorded sales)

$112K$311K$511K$450K2012: $120K2013: $147K2014: $200K2015: $183K2016: $239K2017: $241K2018: $233K2019: $291K2020: $306K2021: $337K2022: $411K2023: $503K2024: $456K2025: $420K2026: $450K20122015201920232026

Days on market by year

10d53d96d60d2012: 89d2013: 95d2014: 54d2015: 42d2016: 30d2017: 47d2018: 36d2019: 37d2020: 33d2021: 17d2022: 12d2023: 25d2024: 21d2025: 53d2026: 60d20122015201920232026

Home value trend · Martin County (Zillow ZHVI)

$448K$453K$457K$450KJul '25: $457KAug '25: $453KSep '25: $450KOct '25: $449KNov '25: $448KDec '25: $448KJan '26: $449KFeb '26: $449KMar '26: $449KApr '26: $448KMay '26: $448KJun '26: $448KJul '26: $450KJul '25Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26

For-sale inventory · county (Zillow)

1,5171,7131,9081,525Jul '25: 1,901Aug '25: 1,790Sep '25: 1,698Oct '25: 1,670Nov '25: 1,663Dec '25: 1,644Jan '26: 1,651Feb '26: 1,673Mar '26: 1,718Apr '26: 1,701May '26: 1,664Jun '26: 1,596Jul '26: 1,525Jul '25Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26

Daily active vs pending · Martin County (MLS)

272614955Jul 07 · Active: 942Aug 03 · Active: 923Aug 04 · Active: 911Aug 05 · Active: 908Aug 06 · Active: 900Aug 07 · Active: 911Aug 08 · Active: 930Aug 09 · Active: 931Aug 10 · Active: 935Aug 11 · Active: 927Aug 12 · Active: 923Aug 13 · Active: 920Aug 15 · Active: 927Aug 17 · Active: 921Aug 19 · Active: 923Aug 22 · Active: 914Aug 23 · Active: 918Aug 28 · Active: 900Aug 29 · Active: 905Aug 30 · Active: 903Aug 31 · Active: 902Jul 07Aug 12Aug 31ActivePending

Median price · daily recalculation

$364K$380K$396K$380KAug 11: $380KAug 12: $380KAug 13: $380KAug 15: $380KAug 17: $380KAug 18: $380KAug 19: $380KAug 20: $380KAug 21: $380KAug 22: $380KAug 23: $380KAug 24: $380KAug 26: $380KAug 28: $380KAug 29: $380KAug 30: $380KAug 31: $380KAug 11Aug 17Aug 21Aug 26Aug 31
Local Economics · county layer

What’s driving 34997

Who’s moving here
+1,335 net residents/yr

Top inbound states: NY, NJ, CT, MA. Movers arriving report ~$142,932 average income. Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration, 2022-2023

Insurance reality check
$2,580/yr avg premium

1,552 Citizens policies in force in Martin County — the state-backed insurer of last resort. Budget insurance into any Martin purchase before you fall in love with a house. Source: Citizens Property Insurance, Detail by County, April 2026

Building pipeline
845 units permitted +31% YoY

843 single-family · 2 multi-family · 5.3 per 1,000 residents. Future supply pressure starts here. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025

Momentum Research Desk

The calls we’re making from today’s data

Biggest move
FLORIDA CLUB ▲ 21%

The sharpest 1-yr median swing among tracked communities. Thin samples can exaggerate swings — verify with a comp analysis before treating it as trend.

Biggest risk buyers are ignoring
$500K–$750K: 4.4 months of supply

The most crowded shelf in the market. Sellers here are competing hardest — which means overpaying in this band is the most avoidable mistake in 34997 right now.

Biggest opportunity
Under $300K: 3.0 months of supply

The tightest band — sellers in this range hold the most leverage, and buyers should walk in with financing done and terms clean.

What we’re telling clients today

Both sides have a case: buyers should negotiate on days-on-market, sellers should lean on the under-contract rate. Preparation, not the market, decides who wins a balanced tape.

Generated from today’s data by Momentum’s analysis engine and reviewed on a rolling basis by our broker team.

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Community Movers

Neighborhoods on the move

Prices rising fastest
FLORIDA CLUBStuart$542K▲ 21%
Mariner Sands Country ClubStuart$650K▲ 4%
CAMELLIAStuart$380K▲ -2%
HIGHPOINTEStuart$747K▲ -2%
SUMMERFIELDStuart$560K▲ -3%
Prices cooling fastest
RIVER PINESStuart$250K▼ 12%
EMERALD LAKESStuart$278K▼ 10%
MARTINS CROSSINGStuart$350K▼ 10%
LEXINGTON LAKESStuart$245K▼ 8%
RIVER MARINAStuart$330K▼ 6%
Most homes for sale
Mariner Sands Country ClubStuart$650K12
RIVER MARINAStuart$330K7
MARTINS CROSSINGStuart$350K6
EMERALD LAKESStuart$278K5
HIGHPOINTEStuart$747K5
Selling fastest
HIBISCUS PARKStuart$365K18 days
MARTINS CROSSINGStuart$350K30 days
CAMELLIAStuart$380K35 days
RIVER PINESStuart$250K38 days
LAKE TUSCANYStuart$712K48 days
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Plain Answers

The questions people actually ask

Should I buy a house in 34997 right now?

The data says conditions currently favor neither side decisively in 34997 — the Momentum Score reads 50/100 with 4.9 months of supply. For buyers that means preparation over hesitation: well-priced homes still move fast, but there is more room to negotiate than a year ago. The right timing always depends on your rate, your equity, and how long you plan to stay — not just the market.

Is 34997 becoming more affordable?

Yes, modestly — the median sale price in 34997 is $380,302, down 3.0% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 93.7% of asking price. Softening prices plus normal-length marketing times mean affordability is improving at the margin, though financing costs matter more than list prices for most monthly payments.

Where are prices falling fastest in 34997?

Among tracked communities with enough sales to measure, the sharpest 1-year median declines are RIVER PINES (-12%); EMERALD LAKES (-10%); MARTINS CROSSING (-10%). Note that community-level medians move on small sale counts — a few high- or low-end closings can swing them — so treat these as leads for a comp analysis, not verdicts.

Which 34997 neighborhoods are most competitive?

Measured by speed of sale, the fastest-moving tracked communities right now are HIBISCUS PARK (18 days); MARTINS CROSSING (30 days); CAMELLIA (35 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 60 days.

Questions

34997 (Stuart) housing market FAQ

What is the median home price in 34997?

The median sale price in 34997 is currently $380,302, down 3.0% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated August 31, 2026.

Is 34997 a buyer's or seller's market right now?

The data currently is roughly balanced. 34997 scores 50 of 100 on the Momentum Score, with 4.9 months of housing supply. Conditions change; this page updates daily.

How long do homes take to sell in 34997?

The typical home in 34997 goes under contract in about 60 days, per current MLS data.

How many homes are for sale in 34997?

There are approximately 56 active listings in 34997 as of August 31, 2026.

Are home prices in 34997 rising or falling?

Median sale prices are down 3.0% year over year based on a rolling comparison of MLS sales.

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Methodology & Accountability

Every number on this page is computed directly from licensed Florida MLS feeds, recorded public sales, Zillow Research, and U.S. Census data — nothing is manually adjusted or estimated by hand. Medians use recorded closed sales; supply figures use live listing counts refreshed twice daily; the Momentum Score methodology is summarized .

Analyst oversight: Jon Brooks — Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research · Housing Market Analyst · methodology reviewed quarterly · Last data refresh: August 31, 2026 at 7:34 AM ET

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Statistics on this page are computed automatically from licensed MLS feeds and public data sources (Zillow Research, U.S. Census Bureau) and summarized without manual review. Figures are estimates based on recent recorded activity, are deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and should be verified with a licensed agent before making decisions. This page does not constitute an appraisal or an automated valuation of any specific property. Momentum Realty is licensed in Florida and Georgia. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Selling in this ZIP? Weigh the numbers first: the Florida sell-now-or-wait scoreboard, why 201,552 Florida listings failed to sell in 12 months, and cash offer vs. listing, both numbers. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.