La Mariposa
Homes for Sale in Palm City, FL
All 296 homes for sale in Palm City, FL · median $643,950 · 323 homes for sale in 34990 · Martin County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, La Mariposa in Palm City, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $410,000, $243 per square foot, a median 7 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking (+0% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1987–1993; 6 of 6 report an HOA (median $440/mo); none of the 6 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 16 ft). At the median price and Martin County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,340 ($5,730 with the full homestead exemption).
Last 30 days in La Mariposa: 1 new listing (median asking $385,900). As of October 15, 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.
La Mariposa sits in Palm City, where the median closed price is $410,000 and the median price per square foot is $245.67. That per-square-foot figure tells you condition and finish matter more than zip code here—homes are trading on their individual merits, not community cachet. Four closings in the window and a median DOM of 6.5 days means inventory moved quickly during the snapshot period, though the small sample requires caution.
For sellers, the velocity is real but the sample is thin; one mispriced listing changes the picture. For buyers, you are shopping individual homes in a low-profile enclave without resort amenities or brand recognition. If you need the house itself—layout, condition, value per dollar—and Palm City's location works, La Mariposa delivers. If you are paying for a lifestyle package or counting on prestige, keep looking.
La Mariposa right now
🟡 Balanced market. 3.0 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: Medium (1 active and pending listings, 5 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($410K) is up 0.0% from the prior 12 months ($410K). With about 1 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Low (5 and 3 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 15, 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
La Mariposa market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $410K ($243 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 7 days on market for closed sales, and 3.0 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is up 0% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 34990 (Palm City), 322 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $765K ($280/sq ft), up 0.5% year over year, with a median 63 days on market. Right now 54 active and 23 pending listings put supply at about 5.1 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34990 housing market and the Martin County market.
County records show 8 qualified sales in La Mariposa across 2024–2025 (5 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $413,500 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
La Mariposa is a community of 86 homes in Palm City, Martin County, built between 1987 and 1993 (median 1989.0), with a median living area of about 1,656 square feet. 90% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
La Mariposa is a quiet Palm City enclave where homes trade on their individual condition and floor plan, not community amenities or brand. The median closed price is $410,000, and the market moved quickly during the snapshot period.
The setting & the homes.
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Who La Mariposa is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with a budget near the median who prioritize location and individual home value over shared amenities
- Investors or second-home buyers who want Palm City proximity without the price premium of coastal or resort-branded communities
- Buyers who evaluate homes on condition, layout, and per-square-foot value rather than community reputation
Probably not for
- Buyers who need resort-style amenities—clubhouse, pool, tennis—included in the HOA or purchase price
- Buyers counting on a branded community or prestige address to drive resale value
- Buyers who prefer deep inventory and frequent turnover to compare multiple similar homes at once
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($410K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($410K) IS the +0.0% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 5 sales each (5 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. 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.
26% of homes for sale in ZIP 34990 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 (2026-10-14).
La Mariposa Market Scorecard
La Mariposa is currently a balanced market. About 3.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $439,000, and homes go under contract in about 134 days.
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Homes For Sale Right Now in La Mariposa
Live MLS inventory for La Mariposa. 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 La Mariposa listings as of 2026-10-14, 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.
La Mariposa 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 contributors.
Schools
- Martin County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Bessey Creek · Elementary
- Hidden Oaks · Middle
- Martin County · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent La Mariposa listings and can change; always confirm with Martin County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Martin County High School
The La Mariposa buying strategy.
If we were buying in La Mariposa 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 La Mariposa.
A price-per-home market
La Mariposa does not show up in MLS data with pools, clubhouses, or gates. What it offers is Palm City location and homes priced at the median of $410,000. The median price per square foot of $245.67 reflects a market where buyers are evaluating individual properties—finishes, layout, lot position—rather than paying a premium for shared amenities or a master-planned experience.
The four closings in the window and median DOM of 6.5 days suggest tight supply during the snapshot period, but the sample is small enough that one or two listings can skew the numbers. For buyers, that means you should evaluate each home on its own: condition, updates, how the floor plan lives. For sellers, it means pricing to the specific asset you have, not to a community average that may not yet exist in volume.
Palm City itself offers proximity to the Turnpike, Stuart, and Jensen Beach without the density or price floor of coastal enclaves. La Mariposa fits buyers who want that location and a straightforward transaction, not those chasing a branded lifestyle or counting on community-driven appreciation.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in La Mariposa. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in La Mariposa buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (7.2). Basis: Recent Direction +0.0% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 3.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 90% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 95.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a low-profile community like La Mariposa, the deal lives or dies on pricing and comp discipline. Momentum brings you the regional market intelligence to know when a home is priced to its actual condition and layout, not to wishful thinking or an outdated snapshot. We will walk the property with you, run the per-square-foot math against true comparables, and tell you when the ask does not match the asset—even if it means you walk away. In a market without amenity-driven pricing floors, that honest comp work is the entire transaction.
La Mariposa in 15 seconds.
What it really costs to own in La Mariposa
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| Property tax | Current owners' bills run a median of $3,025/yr across 6 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-10-15). |
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| HOA dues | Median $440/month across 91 MLS listings (most billed monthly; 2026-10-15). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study. |
| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Martin County is $2,580/yr (1,552 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. |
| Roof and age | Median build year 1989 across 6 listings. An original roof here would be about 37 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails. |
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $440/month (about $5,280/yr) · median of 91 MLS listings, most billed monthly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $440 per month ($5,280 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 91 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, 2026-10.
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 La Mariposa 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 La Mariposa sales matched to your home.
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| Location | Palm City, Martin County, FL · ZIP 34990 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 86 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1987–1993 (median 1989.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,656 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Tennis Court(s), Gated, Gated - No Guard, Heated Pool, Pool, Clubhouse |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $410,000 median across 5 closed sales · $243 per sq ft · +0.0% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 7 median |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $439,000 · 3.0 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 90% |
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, “La Mariposa key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/la-mariposa, data as of September 20, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in La Mariposa, Palm City
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.
Just listed in La Mariposa
The newest homes for sale in La Mariposa right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 2976 SW Mariposa Circle $385,900 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,764 sq ft · 5 days on market Courtesy of Manatee Real Estate Treasure Coast
- 2735 SW Mariposa Circle $439,000 · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,612 sq ft · 139 days on market Courtesy of The Brokerage Treasure Coast
Checked against the MLS Oct 15, 2026. All new listings in this market.
Every Home for Sale in La Mariposa Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending La Mariposa listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 2976 SW Mariposa Circle · $385,900 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Oct 9, 2026 · listed by Manatee Real Estate Treasure Coast
- 2735 SW Mariposa Circle · $439,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 16, 2026 · listed by The Brokerage Treasure Coast
Recently sold in La Mariposa
- 2963 Sw Mariposa Circle · sold $325,000
- 2988 Sw Mariposa Circle · sold $410,000
Closed sales from the MLS; each page shows the sold price, taxes and value history.
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Recent Developments in La Mariposa
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting La Mariposa, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
Buc-ee's at I-95 and Indrio Road finishes county planning, awaits state approvals
The planned travel center would be about 76,000 square feet with roughly 120 fuel pumps at Interstate 95 and Indrio Road near Fort Pierce. County planning is complete, but FDOT and DEP approvals are still needed. Nearby proposals include Indrio Town Center on about 85 acres and Indrio Groves with more than 3,000 homes.
What it may mean for the marketA large travel center would add retail and fuel access at the I-95 interchange and draw further development interest along Indrio Road. The site is about 5 miles southwest of La Mariposa.
Source: CBS12 (WPEC) - September 2026Development
Indian River County weighs proposed third hospital near State Road 60 and 66th Avenue
Commissioners discussed a proposed hospital of about 250,000 square feet and five stories on a 75-acre holding near State Road 60 and 66th Avenue in Vero Beach. Current limits are 35 feet and 60,000 square feet, so a special exemption and comprehensive plan changes would be needed. No approval has been given, and the board planned to revisit it October 6.
What it may mean for the marketA western hospital campus would add healthcare capacity and could shorten emergency response times for western Vero Beach, if approved. The site is about 9 miles west of La Mariposa.
Source: WQCS - August 2026Infrastructure
Federal government awards $79 million for St. Lucie River Bridge replacement in Stuart; Brightline station grant denied
The century-old St. Lucie River Bridge replacement received $79 million in federal funding. The federal Intercity Passenger Rail Program did not fund a proposed Brightline station in downtown Stuart. Martin County said it welcomed the bridge funding.
What it may mean for the marketBridge replacement funding supports a key rail and river crossing, while the denied grant leaves the timing of a Stuart passenger rail stop uncertain. The project is about 24 miles south of La Mariposa, elsewhere in Martin County.
Source: WJNO (iHeart) - August 2026Infrastructure
St. Lucie County reviews updated Port of Fort Pierce master plan with mega-yacht marina and spaceport recovery facility
The 2026 master plan for the Port of Fort Pierce proposes a mega-yacht marina, a spaceport recovery facility, expanded boat ramps and restaurants, with a marine commercial district at Harbour Pointe. County officials say nearly 15,000 registered boats compete for 147 trailer parking spaces near the inlet. The plan is under county review and Fort Pierce holds final approval.
What it may mean for the marketAdded boat ramp parking and marine commercial space would expand waterfront access and dining options near the Fort Pierce Inlet over a multi-year timeline. The site is about 6 miles south of La Mariposa.
Source: WPTV
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 14, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 34990)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (18 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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