Lighthouse Pointe
Homes for Sale in Palm City, FL
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Market Heat
Lighthouse Pointe in Palm City commands a median price of $1,117,500 at $491.50 per square foot, positioning it among Martin County's most expensive waterfront enclaves. The pricing reflects direct Stuart Sound access, deep-water dockage, and the scarcity of buildable waterfront land in this stretch of the Intracoastal. Buyers here are paying for water and boat access first, finishes second.
The market is moving: homes are going under contract in 25.5 days, and year-over-year prices are down 2.8 percent after a decade of sustained appreciation. Ten closings in our window suggest limited turnover in a small, tightly held community. Sellers with realistic expectations are seeing activity; overpriced listings will sit.
Lighthouse Pointe right now
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($1.12M) is down 2.8% from the prior 12 months ($1.15M) and up 210% since 2012. With about 6 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 July 15. Confidence: Medium (10 and 7 sales in the two windows).
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Updated July 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
Lighthouse Pointe market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.12M ($492 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 26 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 3% from the prior 12 months and up 210% since 2012, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (10 closings in the current window).
Lighthouse Pointe is a low-density waterfront enclave on the Intracoastal Waterway in Palm City, prized for direct ocean access and deep-water dockage. Inventory is scarce, turnover is slow, and pricing reflects the premium for navigable water in Martin County.
Who Lighthouse Pointe is best for.
Best for
- Offshore boaters and anglers who want a private dock and fast ocean access without marina fees or bridge waits
- Buyers seeking a quiet, low-density waterfront lifestyle with no HOA and minimal through-traffic
- Investors or second-home buyers comfortable with condition variability and the patience required in a shallow resale market
Probably not for
- Buyers expecting resort-style amenities, clubhouse facilities, or a master-planned community feel
- First-time waterfront buyers unfamiliar with seawall maintenance, dock permitting, and flood-zone realities
- Anyone requiring frequent, predictable comps for financing or resale—ten closings per window means liquidity is limited
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 15 of each year, from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($1.12M) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($1.15M) IS the -2.8% one-year change.
Windows contain 1 to 10 sales each (10 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.
The Lighthouse Pointe buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lighthouse Pointe 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 Lighthouse Pointe .
What you are paying for in Lighthouse Pointe
The median price of $1,117,500 buys Stuart Sound frontage and boat access to the Atlantic. Homes here sit on deep-water lots with private docks capable of handling serious offshore vessels; many properties feature seawalls, lifts, and direct Intracoastal exposure. You are not buying a golf-course address or resort amenities—you are buying water, privacy, and the ability to leave your dock and reach the inlet in minutes.
At $491.50 per square foot, condition and updates vary widely. Some homes are original construction with dated interiors; others have been completely remodeled with contemporary finishes and impact glass. The per-square-foot number reflects lot value more than house quality, so walk every listing carefully and budget for deferred maintenance if you are considering an older build.
The 25.5-day median time on market indicates that well-priced waterfront homes move quickly, even at this price tier. The 2.8 percent year-over-year decline is a modest correction after long-term appreciation; sellers who adjust to current comps are finding buyers, while those anchored to earlier appraisals are not. With only ten closings in our analysis window, each sale moves the median—so be cautious about treating any single number as gospel.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lighthouse Pointe . 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 Lighthouse Pointe 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 3 factors (7.7). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +210% since 2012; Recent Direction -2.8% year-over-year; Pricing Power 96.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
Lighthouse Pointe requires a broker who understands waterfront valuation, dock permitting, seawall condition, and navigational access—not just square footage and comps. Momentum represents buyers and sellers throughout Martin County's Intracoastal corridor; we know what a bulkhead replacement costs, which lots flood on spring tides, and how to negotiate inspection issues that most agents have never seen. We will walk the property with you, identify deferred capital expenses, and tell you when a listing is overpriced for the water it sits on. If you are serious about buying or selling here, you want a team that knows the difference between a pretty house and a sound waterfront investment.
Lighthouse Pointe in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
- 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 Lighthouse Pointe buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (128 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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