Hunter Lake in Stuart

Hunter Lake
Homes for Sale in Stuart, FL

All 255 homes for sale in Stuart, FL · median $444,900 · 300 homes for sale in 34997 · Martin County homes for sale

Community in Stuart · Martin County · ZIP 34997
34 homesBuilt 1956–2004Median sale $544K
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Built fromLive Beaches MLS dataFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $544,200, $293 per square foot, a median 30 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2025–2026 with 6 new construction; 6 of 6 report an HOA (median $260/mo). At the median price and Martin County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,420 ($7,810 with the full homestead exemption).

Hunter Lake key facts
LocationStuart, Martin County, FL · ZIP 34997
Homes in the community34 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1956–2004 (median 1976.0)
Typical living area1,118 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 100%
Sale prices, last 12 months$544,200 median across 6 closed sales · $293 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)30 median
For sale right now0 active, 0 pending
Owner-occupied (homestead) share39%

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, “Hunter Lake key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/hunter-lake, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Hunter Lake Housing Pulse Beaches MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$544K
Median sold · 12 mo
$293/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $293 in 2026
94.2%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
30days
Median DOM · closed
30 days at the 2026 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
6
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 6 a year
Ownership and context
39%
Owner-occupied · Hunter Lake
21 of 54 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
61%
Non-owner-occupied · Hunter Lake
incl. 39% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
34
Homes in the community
plus 20 vacant residential lots · 54 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 0 years of records
Est. 1956
Community established
homes built 1956-2004, median 1976 (FL DOR 2025)
1,828sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
17.6%/yr
Turnover rate
about 6 of 34 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Hunter Lake trades at a median of $544,200 and roughly $293 per square foot — solidly mid-market for Martin County, where condition and lot premium make a bigger difference than neighborhood cachet. These homes don't carry the coastal price stack of barrier-island Stuart, but they're not budget inventory either. The per-foot figure suggests a mix of attached and detached product, and buyers should come prepared to evaluate finishes and deferred maintenance closely.

The market is moving: median time to contract sits at 30 days, and we closed six transactions in the past six months. That's not a feeding frenzy, but it's stable turnover with no distress signal. Sellers with clean, updated homes are seeing offers inside a month. Buyers have time to think, but not unlimited time — and in this price band, financing contingencies and appraisal gaps matter more than they did two years ago.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Hunter LakeHomes 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.

2886 SE La Palma Terrace
$180K · 0.1 mi away
2 bd · 1 ba · 520 sqft
2886 SE La Palma Terrace
Listed by LoKation
5000 SE Federal Highway #193
$68K · 0.2 mi away
2 bd · 1 ba · 676 sqft
5000 SE Federal Highway #193
Listed by RE/MAX of Stuart
2802 SE JANET Street
$349K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,800 sqft
2802 SE JANET Street
Listed by One Sotheby's International Realty
3124 SE Brook Street
$233K · 0.3 mi away
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,330 sqft
3124 SE Brook Street
Listed by Select Properties/Treas Coast
5550 SE NORMANDY Avenue
$280K · 0.3 mi away
2 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft
5550 SE NORMANDY Avenue
Listed by NextHome Treasure Coast
3100 SE Brook Street
$220K · 0.3 mi away
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,476 sqft
3100 SE Brook Street
Listed by Goble Realty, LLC

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Hunter Lake market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $544K ($293 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 30 days on market for closed sales.

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.

Hunter Lake is a community of 34 homes in Stuart, Martin County, built between 1956 and 2004 (median 1976.0), with a median living area of about 1,118 square feet. 39% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Hunter Lake is a Stuart neighborhood in Martin County where homes change hands at a median of $544,200 and close in about a month — mid-market pricing with enough turnover to signal health, but no coastal premium or resort-style amenities driving the number.

Best for

  • Buyers relocating to Stuart who want suburban Martin County access without barrier-island pricing or flood-zone risk.
  • Owners who prefer privacy and lower HOA overhead to managed amenities and social programming.
  • Investors or second-home buyers comfortable evaluating condition and pricing in deferred maintenance on a case-by-case basis.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a resort-style community with pool, clubhouse, and organized activities — Hunter Lake doesn't list those amenities.
  • First-time buyers stretched to the median who can't budget an additional reserve for roof, HVAC, or cosmetic updates.
  • Anyone requiring walkable waterfront or coastal views — this is inland Stuart, and the price reflects that distance.

Housing distress & ownership in Hunter Lake, Stuart

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 6 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-13 → 2026-09-20)

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.

Listing locations from Beaches MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

If we were buying in Hunter Lake today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Hunter Lake.

Best Buy
Buyers who want suburban Stuart access without paying for community amenities they won't use.
Biggest Risk
No identified amenities and a condition-driven market mean you're buying the house, not the neighborhood — due diligence is non-negotiable.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained detached home priced near the $544K median with recent mechanicals and a clean title.
Avoid If
You expect a community pool or clubhouse, or you're not prepared to budget for repairs on older inventory.

What you're buying in Hunter Lake

The name suggests a centerpiece water feature, but MLS data show no community amenities currently identified — no pool, no clubhouse, no tennis. That matters. You're paying for the home and the location, not a resort lifestyle or a managed recreation budget. If you want a community pool or social calendar, this isn't it. If you want a house in Stuart without a mandatory social infrastructure, that may be the point.

At $293 per square foot, you're in the zone where condition is everything. A well-kept home with recent mechanicals and clean tile will command the median or better. A home that needs roof, HVAC, or cosmetic work will trade below it — and in a six-month window with only six closings, that spread can be wide. Buyers should budget for inspection and repair; sellers should address deferred maintenance before listing, or price accordingly.

Stuart's draw is access to the Treasure Coast without Palm Beach pricing, and Hunter Lake sits inland — no Intracoastal views, no beach walk, no flood-zone premium. You're buying suburban Martin County: close enough to downtown Stuart and the waterfront, far enough to avoid the storm-insurance conversation. For some buyers, that's exactly the trade-off that makes sense.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hunter Lake. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

Hunter Lake doesn't list amenities, and that means the due diligence falls on you and your agent. Momentum brokers know how to read a Martin County survey, a roof cert, and an HOA disclosure — and we know when to walk. We'll tell you if the price reflects real value or if you're overpaying for deferred problems. In a market moving at 30 days, you need an agent who can move faster than the transaction and still protect your interests. We do that.

Hunter Lake in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want suburban Stuart access without paying for community amenities they won't use.
Biggest advantageMedian time to contract is 30 days — enough runway to inspect and negotiate, but not so slow that inventory piles up.
Biggest riskNo identified amenities and a condition-driven market mean you're buying the house, not the neighborhood — due diligence is non-negotiable.
Sweet spotA well-maintained detached home priced near the $544K median with recent mechanicals and a clean title.
Avoid ifYou expect a community pool or clubhouse, or you're not prepared to budget for repairs on older inventory.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Hunter Lake homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Hunter Lake.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $260/month (about $3,120/yr) · median of 54 MLS listings, most billed monthly
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $260 per month ($3,120 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 54 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed monthly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Hunter Lake sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Hunter Lake?
The median sale price in Hunter Lake was $544K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (6 closed sales, Beaches MLS).
How long do homes in Hunter Lake take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 30 days on market (6 sales, Beaches MLS).
How many homes are in Hunter Lake?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 34 homes plus 20 vacant residential lots in Hunter Lake (public records).
What share of Hunter Lake is owner-occupied?
39% of Hunter Lake parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Hunter Lake built?
Homes in Hunter Lake were built between 1956 and 2004, with a median year built of 1976.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Hunter Lake?
The best agent for Hunter Lake is one who actively works Stuart and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Hunter Lake.
How do I find a top Stuart real estate agent who knows Hunter Lake?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Hunter Lake and the wider Stuart area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Hunter Lake?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Hunter Lake purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Hunter Lake, and what county is it in?
Hunter Lake is in Stuart, Martin County, FL, ZIP 34997. The community's center is about 5 miles southeast of the center of Stuart (straight-line).
Is Hunter Lake a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Hunter Lake: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $544K (6 sales), 43% above the Stuart median of $380K; homes took a median 30 days to go under contract; the assessment roll counts 34 homes, 39% of them homesteaded (owner-occupied). The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
Buyers relocating to Stuart who want suburban Martin County access without barrier-island pricing or flood-zone risk.Excellent fit
Owners who prefer privacy and lower HOA overhead to managed amenities and social programming.Excellent fit
Investors or second-home buyers comfortable evaluating condition and pricing in deferred maintenance on a case-by-case basis.Excellent fit
Buyers who want a resort-style community with pool, clubhouse, and organized activities — Hunter Lake doesn't list those amenities.Probably not
First-time buyers stretched to the median who can't budget an additional reserve for roof, HVAC, or cosmetic updates.Probably not
Anyone requiring walkable waterfront or coastal views — this is inland Stuart, and the price reflects that distance.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsBeaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 22, 2026)
Community market statsBeaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 34997))
Under-contract sharesBeaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2026 (6 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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Thinking of selling in Hunter Lake? 6 recorded closings; median 30 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Martin County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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