Knowles
Homes for Sale in Stuart, FL
All 261 homes for sale in Stuart, FL · median $459,000 · 133 homes for sale in 34996 · Martin County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 2 closed sales in Knowles Subdivision in Stuart, FL since 2022, the most recent in October 2025. 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 34996 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 23 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1964–2023 (median 1980) |
| Typical living area | 2,879 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | None |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 76% |
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, “Knowles Subdivision key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/knowles-subdivision, data as of September 20, 2026.
The current MLS snapshot for Knowles Subdivision in Stuart is thin, and that shapes how I read it. With no median price, inventory count, or days-on-market figure I can stand behind, I won't guess at one. What I can say is that in a small Martin County subdivision like this, price is almost always driven by the individual property — its condition, its lot, its proximity to the water and downtown Stuart — rather than by a broad community trend.
For both buyers and sellers, that means the comps here need to be read house by house, not off a headline number. If you're selling, the story is your specific home; if you're buying, expect to underwrite each listing on its own merits. Come to the table with current, verified numbers rather than assumptions carried in from a larger market.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside KnowlesHomes 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
Knowles Subdivision is a small pocket within Stuart, in Martin County along the Treasure Coast. Its value proposition is location and the merits of the individual home rather than shared community amenities, of which none are identified in current listings.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 9 homes in Knowles that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1975 and 1991 (median 1978), with a median living area of about 2,642 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 3-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 Knowles is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing proximity to downtown Stuart and Treasure Coast waterways over community facilities
- Buyers with a budget flexible enough to underwrite a specific home's condition and updates
- Buyers who want a smaller-subdivision setting and don't need shared amenities
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a gated community with a pool, clubhouse, or maintained common areas
- Buyers who need a large volume of active listings to compare before deciding
- Buyers seeking a turnkey purchase who don't want to weigh each property's condition individually
The market around Knowles
Knowles is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34996, 190 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a steady corner of Stuart.
Across Martin County, 1,283 homes are active and 398 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 34996 (Stuart), 152 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $320K ($223/sq ft), up 2.6% year over year, with a median 56 days on market. Right now 35 active and 5 pending listings put supply at about 3.9 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 34996 housing market and the Martin County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Knowles specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Knowles Subdivision, 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 Knowles buying strategy.
If we were buying in Knowles 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 Knowles.
A small-subdivision read
There are no community amenities identified from the current MLS listings here — no pool, clubhouse, or gated entry to price into the equation. That isn't a knock; it simply means what you buy is the house and the lot, not a bundle of shared facilities. In neighborhoods like this, pricing tends to have a wide spread because so much rides on individual condition, updates, and setting.
Stuart's appeal is its own — a compact, walkable downtown, the St. Lucie River and Atlantic access that define this stretch of Martin County. A Knowles address puts you inside that framework. Treat the location as the fixed asset and evaluate each property's condition and layout as the variable that moves the price.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Knowles. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small subdivision with a limited public data picture, the edge comes from working the comps property by property and knowing Stuart's micro-locations. We won't hand you a rounded-off market average and call it analysis — we'll pull current, verified numbers on the specific home in front of you and tell you plainly when it doesn't pencil out.
Knowles 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 Knowles 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 Knowles sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in Knowles, 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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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 34996)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2022 (2 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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