34997 (Stuart)
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Median sale price $415,000, down 3.6% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 63 days, 93 homes on the market.
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Inventory sits at 4.3 months of supply — balanced by the 3-to-6-month balanced benchmark, and 29% of listed homes are already under contract. Prices are down 3.6% versus the prior year, but sellers are still collecting 92.9% of asking. Taken together, the data points to a broadly balanced market where preparation decides who wins.
Who has leverage right now
Leverage scores are derived from the Momentum Score (supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend). Right now the data favors neither side decisively.
- Prices — balanced supply argues for a sideways market; condition and pricing decide individual outcomes.
- Inventory — building 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.
One inventory number hides four different markets
Months of supply = active listings ÷ monthly sales pace, bucketing communities by their recent median. 3–6 months is the balanced band.
Where 34997 is hot — and where it isn't
Each dot is a community (64 shown, sized by sales volume rank). Click any dot to open its full neighborhood guide.
The read on 34997 (Stuart)
The median sale price across 34997 currently stands at $415,000, down 3.6% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $249 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 63 days. Sellers are capturing 92.9% of their original asking price on average.
There are 93 active listings on the market, with 30 more already under contract. At the current sales pace that works out to 4.3 months of supply — roughly balanced conditions by the standard six-month benchmark. 393 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 September 19, 2026.
34997 since 2012 — and where it’s heading
A median home here sold for $155,917 in 2012 and $459,093 over the last recorded year — 194% appreciation across 14 years of recorded sales.
Median sale price · 2012–2026 (4,944 recorded sales)
Days on market by year
Home value trend · Martin County (Zillow ZHVI)
For-sale inventory · county (Zillow)
Daily active vs pending · Martin County (MLS)
Median price · daily recalculation
What’s driving 34997
Top inbound states: NY, NJ, CT, MA. Movers arriving report ~$142,932 average income. Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration, 2022-2023
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
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
The calls we’re making from today’s data
The sharpest 1-yr median swing among tracked communities. Thin samples can exaggerate swings — verify with a comp analysis before treating it as trend.
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.
The tightest band — sellers in this range hold the most leverage, and buyers should walk in with financing done and terms clean.
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.
Nearby ZIP codes in Martin
| Market | Median | Active | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34997 ← this page | $415K | 93 | 50 | |
| 34957 | $395K | 101 | 39 | Open → |
| 34990 | $765K | 52 | 50 | Open → |
| 34994 | $319K | 50 | 44 | Open → |
| 34996 | $320K | 33 | 49 | Open → |
| 33455 | $465K | 8 | 66 | Open → |
Neighborhoods on the move
| FLORIDA CLUBStuart | $542K | ▲ 21% |
| Miles Grant CondoStuart | $228K | ▲ 17% |
| Port SalernoStuart | $430K | ▲ 16% |
| Coral GardensStuart | $415K | ▲ 12% |
| Palm Lake ParkStuart | $430K | ▲ 10% |
| Mariner SandsStuart | $722K | ▼ 31% |
| South River Village CondoStuart | $205K | ▼ 20% |
| Cove RoyaleStuart | $817K | ▼ 13% |
| RIVER PINESStuart | $250K | ▼ 12% |
| Mariner VillageStuart | $465K | ▼ 11% |
| Mariner Sands Country ClubStuart | $650K | 12 |
| RIVER MARINAStuart | $330K | 7 |
| MARTINS CROSSINGStuart | $350K | 6 |
| Coral GardensStuart | $415K | 5 |
| EMERALD LAKESStuart | $278K | 5 |
| Coral GardensStuart | $415K | 14 days |
| Locks LandingStuart | $742K | 15 days |
| Hibiscus ParkStuart | $360K | 16 days |
| Palm Lake ParkStuart | $430K | 23 days |
| Dixie Park AdditionStuart | $351K | 25 days |
Cities in this ZIP
Most active communities
Put this data to work
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 4.3 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 $415,000, down 3.6% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 92.9% 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 Mariner Sands (-31%); South River Village Condo (-20%); Cove Royale (-13%). 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 Coral Gardens (14 days); Locks Landing (15 days); Hibiscus Park (16 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 63 days.
34997 (Stuart) housing market FAQ
How is the housing market in 34997 right now?
As of September 19, 2026, the 34997 housing market is roughly balanced: the median sale price is $415,000 (down 3.6% year over year), 93 homes are for sale against 393 sales in the last 12 months, which is 4.3 months of supply, and the typical home goes under contract in about 63 days.
How much is a house in 34997?
The median home sold for $415,000 in 34997 over the last 12 months, about $249 per square foot; asking prices on the 93 current listings run from well below to well above that, and the community pages linked below show what each neighborhood actually sells for.
Is it a good time to sell a house in 34997?
By the numbers, sellers in 34997 are getting 92.9% of asking price and going under contract in about 63 days with 4.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply generally favors sellers; over six favors buyers. Whether it is a good time for you depends on what you paid and where you are going next, which is a conversation with an agent, not a chart.
What is the 34997 housing market forecast?
Momentum Realty publishes the recorded trend, not a prediction: 34997 median sale prices are down 3.6% year over year, inventory stands at 4.3 months of supply, and 29% of listings are under contract. The charts on this page update with every MLS refresh, so the direction shows up here before any forecast catches it.
What is the median home price in 34997?
The median sale price in 34997 is currently $415,000, down 3.6% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated September 19, 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 4.3 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 63 days, per current MLS data.
How many homes are for sale in 34997?
There are approximately 93 active listings in 34997 as of September 19, 2026.
Are home prices in 34997 rising or falling?
Median sale prices are down 3.6% year over year based on a rolling comparison of MLS sales.
Momentum agents use this intelligence every day to price listings and write winning offers across 34997 (Stuart). Talk through what the numbers mean for your move.
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: September 19, 2026 at 8:47 PM ET
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.