Highlands
Homes for Sale in Stuart, FL
All 261 homes for sale in Stuart, FL · median $459,000 · 173 homes for sale in 34994 · Martin County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 3 closed sales in Highlands 1St Addn in Stuart, FL since 2005, the most recent in December 2016. Across Stuart as a whole, 499 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $380,302, 66 median days on market, with 129 homes for sale today. At that median and Martin County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,880 ($5,270 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Stuart, Martin County, FL · ZIP 34994 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 46 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1925–2020 (median 1961) |
| Typical living area | 1,365 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 63% |
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, “Highlands 1St Addn key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/highlands-1st-addn, data as of September 20, 2026.
Highlands 1St Addn is a small pocket subdivision in Stuart, and the current MLS snapshot gives us no active price benchmark to work from — no median, no amenity set, nothing to anchor a valuation. That means price here is going to be set property by property: lot, condition, and how a given house stacks up against the broader Stuart and Martin County market rather than against a deep pool of comparable neighbors.
For a buyer, that thin data cuts both ways — you can't lean on a wall of recent sales to check yourself, so due diligence on the individual home matters more than the community label. For a seller, the same thinness means pricing leans on nearby Stuart comparables and honest condition assessment, not on a name-brand community premium that simply isn't documented here.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside HighlandsHomes for Sale in Stuart, FL right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Highlands 1St Addn is a modest Stuart address in Martin County with no shared amenities identified in current listings — think of it as a location and a house, not a package of community features.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 8 homes in Highlands that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1926 and 2016 (median 1950), with a median living area of about 1,560 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. 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.
Who Highlands is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing a Stuart address who will judge a home on its own lot and condition
- Value-minded buyers who'd rather not pay for amenities they won't use
- Buyers comfortable doing detailed comp work in a low-data micro-market
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a pool, gate, or clubhouse as part of the deal
- Buyers who need a deep pool of recent comparable sales to feel confident
- Buyers seeking a name-brand community with a documented amenity premium
The market around Highlands
Highlands is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34994, 214 homes are on the market and 22% are under contract — a steady corner of Stuart.
Across Martin County, 1,283 homes are active and 398 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 34994 (Stuart), 223 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $275K ($224/sq ft), up 6.6% year over year, with a median 68 days on market. Right now 48 active and 6 pending listings put supply at about 4.4 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 34994 housing market and the Martin County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Highlands specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Highlands 1St Addn, 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.
The Highlands buying strategy.
If we were buying in Highlands 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 Highlands.
A location play, not an amenity play
There are no community amenities identified from current MLS listings here — no pool, gate, or shared facilities that would carry an HOA story or a lifestyle pitch. What you're buying is the Stuart location within Martin County and the specific home in front of you.
Because the community doesn't sell itself on features, value comes down to the fundamentals: the lot, the structure, the condition, and proximity to the rest of Stuart. Anyone evaluating a home here should weigh it on those merits and against the wider Martin County market rather than expecting an amenity-driven premium.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Highlands. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small subdivision with thin listing data and no amenity story, the pricing work is all in the comparables and the condition read — exactly where local judgment earns its keep. We'll pull the right Stuart and Martin County comps, tell you plainly where a given home sits, and steer you away from it when the numbers don't fit.
Highlands 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 Highlands buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Highlands sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 34994)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (3 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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