Moving to Jensen Beach, Florida: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-11, the median home sold in Jensen Beach, Florida over the last 12 months went for $435,000 (59 closings across 24 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $265 per square foot for a median 1,766-sq-ft home built around 1991. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 51 days, and with 43 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 8.7 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 92% of their original asking price. That median is 8% above the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Jensen Beach
Three price points from 94 recent Jensen Beach closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $252,000: the typical sale in this band was a 2-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,090 sq ft, built around 1987 (9 sales).
- Around $435,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,804 sq ft, built around 2000 (17 sales).
- Around $558,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,854 sq ft, built around 2003 (10 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Jensen Beach
Take the median $435,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $2,248/month. Martin County’s typical total millage is 15.47 mills, so after the $50,000 homestead exemption the property tax is roughly $5,956/year ($496/month) for a new owner — the seller’s capped bill on the listing will be lower and is not your number. Citizens Property Insurance’s average premium in Martin County is about $2,580/year; private-market quotes vary with roof age and wind mitigation. 88% of current Jensen Beach listings carry an HOA, with a median of $288/month where one applies. All in, budget on the order of $3,248/month to own the median Jensen Beach home including a typical HOA.
For the full worksheet — taxes by scenario, the homestead exemption, and how the Save Our Homes cap works after year one — see the Martin County property tax guide and our home insurance by county map.
Where people are buying: Jensen Beach’s most active communities
The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.
| Community | Sales (12 mo) | Median | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Tree | 11 | $180,000 | 154 |
| Jensen Beach Country Club | 10 | $480,000 | 51 |
| Pinecrest Lakes | 10 | $667,500 | 35 |
| Leilani Heights | 8 | $382,500 | 66 |
| Jensen Park Estates | 5 | $435,000 | 68 |
| Osprey Preserve | 5 | $430,000 | 44 |
Jensen Beach by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 34957 (93 sales, median $404,300).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 55% were single-family homes, 23% townhomes or villas, and 18% condos. The housing stock skews mixed: 22% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 6% before 1980.
Getting around from Jensen Beach
Measured from the center of Jensen Beach’s recent sales: West Palm Beach is about 38 miles; Melbourne is about 62 miles; Fort Lauderdale is about 78 miles; Miami International Airport (MIA) is about 100 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.
Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify
School assignments change; check the Martin County school grades page for the district’s current grades, and confirm zoning for a specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use Martin County’s typical millage of 15.47; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Insurance uses Citizens’ Martin County average of $2,580/year; a wind-mitigation inspection and roof age can move a private quote a long way in either direction.
Jensen Beach: the case for and against
What works in Jensen Beach’s favor
- about 8.7 months of supply gives buyers room to negotiate
- no state income tax, and Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits assessment growth once you homestead
What to plan for
- 88% of listings carry an HOA (median $288/month)
- property taxes reset to your purchase price, so never budget off the seller’s bill
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Jensen Beach communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are Martin County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.