Crane Creek Country Club in Palm City

Crane Creek Country Club

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

A gated golf community within Martin Downs in Palm City, with a low HOA and an optional country club.

Gated golfLow HOAOptional club
Live Market Pulse
68/100
Momentum
Balanced Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$822K
Median Price
1.5mo
Supply
230days
Avg DOM
Balanced
Seller Leverage
$269/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Crane Creek is a gated golf community within the larger Martin Downs area of Palm City, and the structure is buyer-friendly: a low monthly HOA and an optional, rather than mandatory, country club membership. That keeps the baseline cost reasonable and lets buyers decide the club question on its own. The read is a value-oriented Martin County buy, a manned-gate community with a deep amenity base, where condition and lot drive the home and the club is a separate decision. Confirm the current HOA and exactly what it covers, the optional club's dues if you want it, and read the home's condition, because this is the kind of community where the modest carrying cost is part of the appeal."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Crane Creek Country Club market snapshot (as of June 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $822K ($269 per sq ft), with homes averaging 230 days on market and 1.5 months of supply, a balanced market (limited data). Based on 8 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Crane Creek Country Club is a gated golf community in Palm City (ZIP 34990), Martin County, situated within the larger Martin Downs area on the Treasure Coast.

It is a manned-gate community with an upscale but value-oriented profile, and homes range across the Martin Downs spectrum, with Crane Creek itself oriented to single-family golf-community living.

Costs are modest for a golf community: the HOA is reported around $224 per month (billed quarterly), and country club membership is optional rather than mandatory, which helps keep baseline carrying costs reasonable.

Amenities reported in the community and the surrounding Martin Downs include golf, a large clubhouse, a gym, two swimming pools, tennis and pickleball, basketball, a multi-sport court, bocce, volleyball, and a running track, behind 24-hour manned security. Confirm which amenities attach to a specific home and the optional club.

Best for

  • Buyers who want gated golf-community living with a low HOA in Martin County
  • Buyers who want to decide country club membership separately rather than be required to join
  • Buyers who value a deep amenity base and a manned gate
  • Buyers who want a value-oriented Palm City location

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a no-HOA home
  • Buyers who want a mandatory full-service equity club
  • Buyers who want new construction or a beachfront location
  • Buyers unwilling to confirm which amenities and club options apply

How Crane Creek is performing right now

68/100
momentum
Balanced Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
1.5Months of supplytight
230Median days on marketdays
3 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
8Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+24%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from BeachesMLS, as of June 13, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Crane Creek listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Crane Creek Country Club buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Crane Creek

Live MLS inventory for Crane Creek Country Club. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

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The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

I-95 (Martin Downs Blvd)~5 to 10 min · approximate, varies with traffic
Florida's Turnpike (Palm City)~5 to 10 min · north-south toll route
Downtown Stuart~15 to 20 min · shops, dining, and the waterfront
Treasure Coast beaches (Stuart / Hutchinson Island)~25 to 35 min · east to the coast
Palm Beach International (PBI)~45 to 55 min · south via I-95 or the Turnpike
Cleveland Clinic Martin North (Stuart)~15 to 20 min · nearby medical

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Crane Creek (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Martin County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Crane Creek is served by Martin County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Crane Creek address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Crane Creek, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Crane Creek Country Club

Our read on what is being built around Crane Creek, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is value-oriented gated golf living in Martin County with a low HOA and an optional club. The watch items are the status of the area's golf courses and the condition of the stock.

Low HOA and optional club membership

BullishA modest HOA and a non-mandatory club keep baseline carrying costs reasonable, a value advantage over mandatory-membership communities. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Low HOA and optional club membership

Deep amenity base within Martin Downs

BullishGolf, a large clubhouse, pools, and racquet and sport courts support an active lifestyle behind a manned gate. impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Deep amenity base within Martin Downs

Martin County location and golf-course status

NeutralA quieter Treasure Coast location with the area's golf courses; confirm the current status of the courses and any changes. impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Martin County location and golf-course status

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Crane Creek Country Club, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. 2024
    Fees

    Crane Creek low HOA and optional club reported

    Community profiles in 2024 reported Crane Creek HOA fees around $224 per month billed quarterly, with country club membership optional rather than mandatory, within a manned-gate Martin Downs golf community with golf, a clubhouse, gym, two pools, tennis, pickleball, and more. Why it matters: The low HOA and optional club are the value story; confirm the current HOA, inclusions, and any optional club dues for a specific home, and the status of the area golf courses. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Crane Creek, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the HOA and inclusions. Verify the current HOA amount, what it covers, reserves, and any assessments for the specific home.

2

Decide the club separately. Membership is optional; if you want golf or club access, confirm the current categories and dues.

3

Confirm the amenities and golf status. Verify which amenities attach to the home and the current status of the area's golf courses.

4

Read the home's condition. Confirm the roof, systems, and any updates, and budget accordingly.

5

Comp within the community. Price against the closest comparable in Crane Creek and the relevant Martin Downs pocket, not a county-wide average.

Best Buy
An updated home on a golf or lake lot with the low HOA confirmed and the club decided on your terms, priced to comparable sales.
Biggest Risk
Misjudging which amenities and club options apply, or underbudgeting renovation on an older home.
Best Lot
Golf and lake-view lots and updated homes hold value over interior, dated ones.
Smart Timing
Confirm the HOA, optional club dues, and golf-course status before you commit.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Crane Creek Country Club is a gated golf community in Palm City, Martin County, within the larger Martin Downs area on the Treasure Coast. It is a manned-gate community with a reported HOA around $224 per month (billed quarterly) and optional, non-mandatory country club membership, keeping baseline carrying costs reasonable. Amenities reported in the community and surrounding Martin Downs include golf, a large clubhouse, a gym, two swimming pools, tennis and pickleball, basketball, a multi-sport court, bocce, volleyball, and a running track, behind 24-hour security. Confirm which amenities attach to a specific home, the optional club's dues, the HOA inclusions, the status of the area golf courses, and the school assignment by address before relying on them.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: attached or smaller homes
$625K to $810K

More attainable attached or smaller single-family homes within Martin Downs. Condition and the specific community set value.

Lowest entry
Core: single-family golf homes
$810K to $1.07M

Single-family homes on golf or lake lots in Crane Creek, the heart of the market. Lot, view, and condition separate these.

Most inventory
High: larger updated estates
$1.07M to $1.35M

Larger or updated homes on premier lots, the top of the local range. Move-in condition and the lot drive the premium.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$625K to $810K
Entry: attached or smaller homes
More attainable attached or smaller single-family homes within Martin Downs. Condition and the specific community set value.
$810K to $1.07M
Core: single-family golf homes
Single-family homes on golf or lake lots in Crane Creek, the heart of the market. Lot, view, and condition separate these.
$1.07M to $1.35M
High: larger updated estates
Larger or updated homes on premier lots, the top of the local range. Move-in condition and the lot drive the premium.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Asking price per square foot
Renovated$333
Original$291
Median days on market
Renovated230
Original4

From current Crane Creek listings (renovated 1, original 3); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Intracoastal West locationStrong
Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Crane Creek

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The low HOA and the optional club are the value. The deal is won or lost on the lot, the condition, and confirming exactly what the HOA covers.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.0B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.0/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency8.0/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.2/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Crane Creek is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live BeachesMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live BeachesMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
GolfLake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from BeachesMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Golf and lake-view lots hold value best
  • Updated homes beat dated, interior ones
  • The low HOA and optional club are the value
  • Confirm which amenities attach to the home
  • Comp within the community, not the county average

In Crane Creek the value drivers are the lot and condition, supported by a value-oriented cost structure, a low HOA and an optional club. Golf and lake-view homes and updated stock hold value better than dated interior ones. Because the community sits within the larger Martin Downs area, compare a home against the closest comparable in the relevant pocket, and weigh the reasonable carry and the amenity access alongside the condition.

Crane Creek in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want gated golf living with a low HOA and an optional club in Martin County.
Strong onA modest HOA, an optional club, a deep amenity base, a manned gate, and a value-oriented Palm City location.
WatchWhich amenities and club options apply, the HOA inclusions and any assessments, and the status of the area golf courses.
Not forBuyers who want no HOA, a mandatory equity club, new construction, or a beachfront location.
The edgeA low HOA and an optional club make this a value-oriented gated golf buy when the condition checks out.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Low HOA, reported around $224 per month
  • Country club membership is optional, not mandatory
  • Manned 24-hour gate and a deep amenity base
  • Confirm which amenities attach to the home
  • Check the status of the area golf courses

The HOA is reported around $224 per month (billed quarterly), modest for a gated golf community. Confirm the current amount, what it covers, reserves, and any assessments for the specific home, and treat the optional country club as a separate cost.

Reported to cover the manned gate, common areas, and access to community amenities; inclusions can vary by the specific community within Martin Downs. Confirm for a specific home.

Country club membership is reported to be optional rather than mandatory. If you want golf or full club access, confirm the current membership categories and dues directly with the club.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Crane Creek, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Crane Creek, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Crane Creek home worth?

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Crane Creek Country Club year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

Crane Creek Country Club Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Crane Creek Country Club is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,099,999, and homes go under contract in about 68 days.

2.2
Months supply
$1,099,999
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$321
Per sqft
68
Days on mkt
7/6/39
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Zoom out for the wider market: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard.

Live data: BeachesMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is club membership mandatory at Crane Creek?
No. Country club membership is reported to be optional rather than mandatory, which helps keep carrying costs reasonable. Confirm the current membership options and dues with the club if you want access.
What is the HOA at Crane Creek?
The HOA is reported around $224 per month, billed quarterly. Confirm the current amount, inclusions, reserves, and any assessments for the specific home.
Is Crane Creek gated?
Yes. It is a gated community with 24-hour manned security within the Martin Downs area of Palm City.
What amenities are available?
Reported amenities in the community and surrounding Martin Downs include golf, a large clubhouse, a gym, two pools, tennis and pickleball, basketball, a multi-sport court, bocce, volleyball, and a running track. Confirm which attach to a specific home.
What kinds of homes are in Crane Creek?
Primarily single-family golf-community homes within Martin Downs, which spans a range of home styles. Condition and lot drive value.
Does Crane Creek have a CDD?
Confirm whether any special district assessment applies to a specific parcel as a matter of course, in addition to the HOA.
What schools serve Crane Creek?
The community is part of the Martin County School District. Assignment is by address and changes periodically, so confirm the exact zoned schools for a specific home with the district.
How far is the beach and Stuart?
Downtown Stuart is roughly fifteen to twenty minutes away, with the Treasure Coast beaches about twenty-five to thirty-five minutes east, and I-95 and the Turnpike minutes away.
Is Crane Creek a good investment?
A value-oriented gated golf community with a low HOA and optional club supports demand, with value turning on the lot, condition, and the area's golf-course status. This is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy here?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Having your own representation to confirm the HOA, the optional club, and the comps is the highest-leverage decision you make.
What is the area like?
It is a quieter, value-oriented Treasure Coast golf-community setting in Palm City, with a manned gate, deep amenities, and easy highway access to Stuart and the beaches.
You want gated golf-community living with a low HOA in Martin CountyExcellent fit
You want to decide country club membership separatelyExcellent fit
You value a deep amenity base and a manned gateExcellent fit
You want a value-oriented Palm City locationExcellent fit
You will confirm the HOA inclusions and the optional club duesExcellent fit
You want a no-HOA homeProbably not
You want a mandatory full-service equity clubProbably not
You want new construction or a beachfront locationProbably not
You are unwilling to confirm which amenities and club options applyProbably not
You want an urban or walkable settingProbably not

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Crane Creek Country Club median home price history from 2012 to 2026, chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in Crane Creek Country Club, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
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