Fork River
Homes for Sale in Stuart, FL
All 277 homes for sale in Stuart, FL · median $447,000 · 310 homes for sale in 34997 · Martin County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, Fork River in Stuart, FL has 1 home for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1972–1998.
| Location | Stuart, Martin County, FL · ZIP 34997 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 67 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1964–2023 (median 1974.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,032 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | None, Beach Access |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $335,000 · 6.0 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 46% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Fork River key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/fork-river, data as of September 20, 2026.
Fork River presents a data challenge: with two closings in the trailing window, we have a sketch but not a statistically robust market picture. What we can say is that this Stuart enclave registers as waterfront or near-waterfront inventory, given the name and location—Fork River likely references the tidal fork off the St. Lucie—and that means pricing is tied to water rights, dock potential, and proximity to the Intracoastal as much as to square footage or condition.
The shallow transaction count makes median price more anecdotal than predictive. If you're considering Fork River, you're buying into a tight, low-turnover pocket where comps are scarce and every sale reflects the particulars of that one property. Expect negotiation to hinge on condition, water access, and whether the seller has another place lined up—not on what closed last quarter.
Fork River right now
🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Beaches MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated September 29, 2026 · Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Fork River is a low-inventory enclave in Stuart where sales are infrequent and context—water access, dock rights, condition—drives every negotiation more than any rolling median.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 26 homes in Fork River that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1959 and 2021 (median 1974), with a median living area of about 1,144 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout. Source: BeachesMLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Fork River is best for.
Best for
- The buyer prioritizing water access—dock, seawall, navigable canal—over subdivision amenities or walkability, willing to wait for the right parcel to list.
- The waterfront investor or second-home buyer comfortable with thin transaction data and longer hold periods, valuing location and water rights over liquidity.
- Buyers looking for a low-density Stuart address near the Intracoastal without the barrier-island price premium or condo-association governance.
Probably not for
- The buyer who wants to tour five comparable listings in one weekend and rely on a rolling twelve-month median to anchor an offer.
- The first-time homebuyer or tightly financed buyer needing predictable appraisal comps and straightforward loan underwriting—waterfront quirks complicate both.
- The investor modeling near-term resale upside based on neighborhood velocity; Fork River's turnover tempo will not support a flip or a three-year exit strategy.
The market around Fork River
Fork River is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34997, 410 homes are on the market and 24% are under contract — a steady corner of Stuart.
Across Martin County, 1,283 homes are active and 398 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 34997 (Stuart), 583 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $415K ($249/sq ft), down 3.0% year over year, with a median 64 days on market. Right now 90 active and 26 pending listings put supply at about 4.1 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34997 housing market and the Martin County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Fork River specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Fork River, Stuart
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Fork River
Live MLS inventory for Fork River. 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.
Active and pending Fork River listings as of 2026-09-26, priced high to low. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. Tap any home to ask about it.
Fork River on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Beaches MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Martin County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Crystal Lake (Martin) · Elementary
- Dr. David L. Anderson · Middle
- South Fork · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Fork River listings and can change; always confirm with Martin County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Fork River address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for South Fork High School
The Fork River buying strategy.
If we were buying in Fork River today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Fork River.
A waterfront pocket where every transaction is its own comp
Fork River sits in Martin County's Stuart, and the name tells you what matters: waterfront or near-waterfront parcels along the tidal tributaries that lace the St. Lucie River system. This is not a subdivision with gatehouse and amenity center. No MLS-documented community features surface in current listings, which means you're buying the lot, the structure, and the water—not a lifestyle package.
With only two closings in the trailing window, Fork River behaves like a pocket of custom or older-vintage homes that turn over when an owner relocates or an estate settles, not because the market is hot. Every property will have its own story—seawall condition, dock permit history, flood-zone designation, septic versus sewer. You will not find ten comps within a quarter-mile; you will find two or three sales over eighteen months, and your agent will spend more time reading survey plats and talking to the county than pulling market grids.
Buyers here value quiet water access and Stuart's proximity to downtown, the inlet, and Jensen Beach without the density of the barrier island. Sellers know they're in a thin market and price accordingly—either sharp to move quickly or patient to wait for the one buyer who wants exactly that dock and that lot. There is no median momentum to lean on; there is only the current listing and your due diligence.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Fork River. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a micro-market like Fork River, you need a broker who knows how to write an offer when the last comp is nine months old and the next-closest sale is across the river. Momentum's analysts pull county records, talk to marine contractors about dock permits, and coordinate surveys and flood certificates before you're under contract—not after. We price to the property, not to a neighborhood average that doesn't exist, and we'll tell you when the seller's number doesn't pencil against replacement cost or the next inlet-access option two miles south. Thin inventory demands tighter diligence, and we build that into every Fork River engagement from first showing forward.
Fork River in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Fork River buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Fork River sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Fork River, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Recently off market in Fork River
Homes in Fork River that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 7639 SE Fork River Drive · off market
25% of homes for sale in ZIP 34997 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-28).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 34997)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (22 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Beaches MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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