Islesworth in Palm City

Islesworth

Established 1988 · Palm City · Martin County

A non-gated single-family community of 113 homes in Palm City, 1990s-built homes with lake lots and a walkable location near schools.

113 single-family homesNon-gatedLake lots and schools nearby
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
$603K
Median Price
2.4mo
Supply
1days
Avg DOM
Balanced
Seller Leverage
$267/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Islesworth is a small, non-gated single-family community of 113 homes in Palm City, built in the early-to-mid 1990s just off Martin Highway, within walking distance of Palm City Elementary and Hidden Oaks Middle. Reporting describes one- and two-story homes of roughly 2,333 to 3,270 square feet with three to five bedrooms, some on the community's man-made lakes, and an HOA around 199 dollars a month reported to cover common areas, roads, reserves, and basic cable. The read is a condition-and-lot buy: the location, the lake lots, and the modest HOA are priced in, so the deal turns on the home's condition, the lot, and the roof and systems. Confirm the dues and inclusions, the lake-lot premium, and comp within the community."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Islesworth market snapshot (as of June 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $603K ($267 per sq ft), with homes averaging 1 days on market and 2.4 months of supply, a balanced market (limited data). Based on 5 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Islesworth is a small, non-gated single-family community of 113 homes in Palm City, Martin County (ZIP 34990), built in the early-to-mid 1990s just off Martin Highway, which is County Road 714.

Reporting describes one- and two-story homes with three to five bedrooms, roughly 2,333 to 3,270 square feet, some on the community's man-made lakes. Confirm the exact home size, layout, and updates for a specific property.

The HOA is reported at around 199 dollars per month, reported to cover maintenance and insurance of the common areas, the roads, reserve funds, and basic cable. Confirm the current amount and inclusions for the specific home.

The location is convenient and walkable to Palm City Elementary and Hidden Oaks Middle, with quick access to I-95, the Turnpike, and Stuart. Value turns on the home's condition and the lot; this guide reflects the community's general character, so confirm the details for a specific home.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a 1990s single-family home in a small Palm City community
  • Buyers who value a non-gated setting with a modest HOA
  • Buyers who want a lake lot or a larger floor plan
  • Buyers who want a walkable location near schools and quick road access

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a gated, guard-gated community
  • Buyers who want new construction or a no-HOA home
  • Buyers who want resort-style amenities and a large clubhouse
  • Buyers unwilling to read condition and confirm the dues and inclusions

How Islesworth is performing right now

68/100
momentum
Balanced Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
2.4Months of supplytight
1Median days on marketdays
2 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
5Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
-2%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 15, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Islesworth 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 Islesworth buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Islesworth

Live MLS inventory for Islesworth. 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.

Palm City Elementary / Hidden Oaks Middle~3 to 5 min · walkable, confirm zoning
I-95 (Martin Highway)~5 to 10 min · north-south interstate
Florida's Turnpike~5 to 10 min · approximate, varies with traffic
Downtown Stuart~15 to 20 min · east
Treasure Coast beaches~20 to 30 min · east
Palm Beach International (PBI)~45 to 55 min · south

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

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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
Islesworth (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

Islesworth 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 Islesworth address.

The takeaway

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

Recent Developments in Islesworth

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is steady demand for established single-family homes in a small, convenient Palm City community near schools, where condition and the lot drive value. The watch items are the condition of the 1990s stock, the lake-lot premium, and insurance.

Small, established single-family community

BullishA small, non-gated community of 113 single-family homes near schools supports steady, value-oriented demand and a stable resale picture. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Small, established single-family community

Walkable location near schools and roads

BullishWalkability to Palm City Elementary and Hidden Oaks Middle, plus quick access to I-95 and the Turnpike, supports the community's convenience. impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Walkable location near schools and roads

Lake lots and a modest HOA

NeutralSome homes sit on man-made lakes at a premium; the modest HOA and any reserve picture vary, so confirm for the specific home. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Lake lots and a modest HOA

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 Islesworth, 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. Established 1990s
    Overview

    Islesworth as a small 1990s Palm City community

    Available reporting describes Islesworth as a non-gated community of 113 single-family homes in Palm City, built in the early-to-mid 1990s, with one- and two-story homes roughly 2,333 to 3,270 square feet, some on man-made lakes, and an HOA around 199 dollars a month covering common areas, roads, reserves, and basic cable. Why it matters: This reflects the community's general character; confirm the dues and inclusions, the lake-lot premium, the condition, and the school zoning for a specific home. 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 Islesworth, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the HOA dues and inclusions. Verify the current amount and whether common areas, roads, reserves, and basic cable are included.

2

Read the lake-lot premium. Homes on the man-made lakes carry real value; price them honestly against interior lots.

3

Read the home's condition. Confirm the roof, HVAC, pool equipment, and any updates on a 1990s home, and budget accordingly.

4

Comp within the community. Price against the closest comparable in Islesworth, by lot and condition, not a city-wide average.

5

Verify the school zoning by address. Confirm the exact assignment with the Martin County School District for the specific home.

Best Buy
An updated, well-kept home on a lake lot or a larger floor plan, priced to comparable community sales.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting roof, HVAC, or pool work, or overpaying for an interior lot.
Best Lot
Lake lots and larger floor plans hold value over dated, interior ones.
Smart Timing
Demand is steady for the location and schools; condition and lot matter more than timing.
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

Islesworth is a small, non-gated single-family community of 113 homes in Palm City, Martin County, built in the early-to-mid 1990s just off Martin Highway, which is County Road 714, within walking distance of Palm City Elementary and Hidden Oaks Middle. Reporting describes one- and two-story homes with three to five bedrooms, roughly 2,333 to 3,270 square feet, some on the community's man-made lakes, and an HOA around 199 dollars a month covering common areas, roads, reserves, and basic cable. This guide reflects the community's general character; value turns on the home's condition and the lot, so confirm the current dues and inclusions, the roof and systems, the insurance picture, and the school assignment by address for a specific home before relying on them.

The takeaway

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

Entry: original homes
$525K to $603K

Older or unrenovated homes, often interior lots. The more attainable way in; the cost to update drives value.

Lowest entry
Core: updated homes
$603K to $617K

Renovated homes with newer kitchens, baths, and systems, the heart of the community. Condition sets where these land.

Most inventory
High: lake or larger homes
$617K to $860K

Larger or fully updated homes on the man-made lakes, the top of the local range. The view and move-in condition 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.

$525K to $603K
Entry: original homes
Older or unrenovated homes, often interior lots. The more attainable way in; the cost to update drives value.
$603K to $617K
Core: updated homes
Renovated homes with newer kitchens, baths, and systems, the heart of the community. Condition sets where these land.
$617K to $860K
High: lake or larger homes
Larger or fully updated homes on the man-made lakes, the top of the local range. The view and move-in condition 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
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 Palm City 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 Islesworth

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 walkable location, the schools nearby, and the lake lots are the draw. The deal is won or lost on the condition, the lot, and the roof and systems.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.9B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.0/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency8.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.8/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.0/10

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 Islesworth 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
Lake / 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
  • Lake lots and larger floor plans hold value best
  • The condition and roof are the biggest swing
  • Confirm the HOA dues and inclusions
  • The walkable, school-adjacent location is the durable draw
  • Comp within the community and confirm specifics

At Islesworth the value drivers are the lot and the home's condition, in a small, non-gated 1990s Palm City community near schools. Homes on the man-made lakes and the larger floor plans hold value over dated, interior ones. Read the lot first, then price the condition of the home against it, confirm the dues and inclusions, and compare against the closest comparable in the community rather than a city-wide average.

Islesworth in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a 1990s single-family home in a small, walkable Palm City community.
Strong onA walkable location near schools, lake lots, a modest HOA, and quick access to I-95, the Turnpike, and Stuart.
WatchThe condition of the 1990s home, the roof and systems, the lake-lot premium, and insurance.
Not forBuyers who want a guard-gated community, new construction, a no-HOA home, or resort amenities.
The edgeAn updated home on a lake lot in a walkable, school-adjacent community is a durable value when the condition checks out.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Small, non-gated community of 113 single-family homes
  • Built in the early-to-mid 1990s off Martin Highway
  • Walkable to Palm City Elementary and Hidden Oaks Middle
  • HOA reported around 199 dollars a month, basic cable included
  • Some homes on man-made lakes at a premium

The HOA is reported at around 199 dollars per month, reported to cover maintenance and insurance of the common areas, the roads, reserve funds, and basic cable. Confirm the current amount and inclusions for the specific home.

Reported inclusions are common-area maintenance and insurance, the roads, reserve funds, and basic cable. Confirm the exact inclusions and any reserve or assessment for a specific home.

Islesworth is a small, non-gated residential community with man-made lakes rather than a large amenity club; the walkable location near schools, the lake lots, and the modest HOA are the defining features. Confirm any common amenities for the specific home.

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 Islesworth, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Islesworth, 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.

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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Islesworth 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.

Islesworth Market Scorecard

Balanced Market (limited data)

Islesworth is currently a balanced market (limited data). About 2.4 months of supply, a median asking price of $789,000, and homes go under contract in about 1 days.

2.4
Months supply
$789,000
Median list
$603,000
Median sold
$267
Per sqft
1
Days on mkt
1/2/5
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 34990 ZIP is $606,148, right around the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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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 Islesworth a gated community?
No. Reporting describes Islesworth as a non-gated single-family community of 113 homes in Palm City. Confirm the community's status for a specific home.
What are the HOA fees at Islesworth?
Reported figures put the HOA around 199 dollars per month, reported to cover common-area maintenance and insurance, the roads, reserves, and basic cable. Confirm the current amount and inclusions for a specific home.
What does the HOA cover?
Reported inclusions are common-area maintenance and insurance, the roads, reserve funds, and basic cable. Confirm the exact inclusions and any assessment for a specific home.
What kinds of homes are at Islesworth?
One- and two-story single-family homes with three to five bedrooms, roughly 2,333 to 3,270 square feet, some on man-made lakes. Confirm the exact home size and updates for a specific property.
How old are the homes?
Reporting dates the community to the early-to-mid 1990s. Read the roof and systems closely for a specific home and budget accordingly.
Are there lake homes?
Yes. Some homes sit on the community's man-made lakes at a premium. Confirm the lot and view for a specific home.
What schools serve Islesworth?
The community is part of the Martin County School District and is reported within walking distance of Palm City Elementary and Hidden Oaks Middle. Assignment is by address and changes periodically, so confirm the exact zoned schools for a specific home with the district.
Is there a CDD fee?
Confirm whether any CDD, reserve, or special assessment applies to a specific parcel as a matter of course.
How close is I-95 and Stuart?
Islesworth is in Palm City, minutes to I-95 and the Turnpike, with downtown Stuart and the Treasure Coast beaches a short drive.
Is Islesworth a good investment?
A small, established single-family community in a walkable, school-adjacent Palm City location supports steady demand, with value turning on condition and the lot. 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. Because the lot and condition drive value, having your own representation to read the home and the comps is the highest-leverage decision you make.
What is the area like?
It is a small, non-gated single-family community in Palm City, quiet and convenient, walkable to schools and minutes to I-95, the Turnpike, and Stuart.
You want a 1990s single-family home in a small Palm City communityExcellent fit
You value a non-gated setting with a modest HOAExcellent fit
You want a lake lot or a larger floor planExcellent fit
You want a walkable location near schools and quick road accessExcellent fit
You will read the lot premium and condition honestlyExcellent fit
You want a gated, guard-gated communityProbably not
You want new construction or a no-HOA homeProbably not
You want resort-style amenities and a large clubhouseProbably not
You are unwilling to confirm the dues, inclusions, and conditionProbably not
You want a very large acreage lotProbably not

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