Lost River Bend
Homes for Sale in Stuart, FL
All 272 homes for sale in Stuart, FL · median $435,000 · 311 homes for sale in 34997 · Martin County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, Lost River Bend in Stuart, FL has 1 home for sale. As of September 2026, the MLS records 4 closed sales in Lost River Bend in Stuart, FL since 2017, the most recent in August 2026. 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 34997 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 28 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 2005–2006 (median 2006.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,764 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Boating, Fitness Center, Game Room, Gated - No Guard, Beach Club Available, Clubhouse |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $1,125,000 · 12.0 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 89% |
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, “Lost River Bend key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lost-river-bend, data as of September 20, 2026.

Lost River Bend is a small pocket in Stuart where the current MLS snapshot shows no shared community amenities. That matters for how you read price here: without a pool, gate, or clubhouse driving a monthly line item or a marketing hook, value comes down to the individual property — lot, condition, and how well the home has been kept.
For buyers, expect to underwrite each listing on its own merits rather than a community premium. For sellers, the story is the house itself; there is no amenity package to lean on, so presentation and condition do the persuading.
Lost River Bend right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.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: Low (1 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated September 24, 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
Lost River Bend sits in Stuart, in Martin County, on the beaches side of the market. It is a compact community with no amenities identified in the current listings, so it reads more as a collection of individual homes than a managed lifestyle enclave.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 13 homes in Lost River Bend that have changed hands since 2013, built between 2005 and 2006 (median 2006), with a median living area of about 2,711 sq ft and a typical 4-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 Lost River Bend is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a Stuart, Martin County location and are comfortable underwriting a single property rather than a community package
- Buyers prioritizing lot, condition, and the home itself over on-site amenities
- Buyers seeking a lower-overhead purchase without amenity-driven carrying costs
Probably not for
- Buyers who want an amenitized community with a pool, gate, or clubhouse
- Buyers who expect a shared-amenity premium to support resale value
- Buyers who want a large, high-inventory community with many options to compare at once
The market around Lost River Bend
Lost River Bend is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34997, 410 homes are on the market and 24% are under contract — a steady corner of Stuart.
Across Martin County, 1,283 homes are active and 398 pending (24% under contract).
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.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lost River Bend specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Lost River Bend, 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Lost River Bend
Live MLS inventory for Lost River Bend. 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 Lost River Bend listings as of 2026-09-22, 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.
Every Home for Sale in Lost River Bend Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Lost River Bend listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 755 SW River Bend Circle · $1,125,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 15, 2026 · listed by Florida Coastal Living Inc
Schools
- Martin County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Crystal Lake (Martin) · Elementary
- Dr. David L. Anderson · Middle
- Martin County · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Lost River Bend listings and can change; always confirm with Martin County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Lost River Bend address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Martin County High School
The Lost River Bend buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lost River Bend 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.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
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 Lost River Bend.
A house-by-house market
The defining fact of Lost River Bend right now is what is absent: the current MLS listings identify no shared amenities. In practice that means the price spread here is condition-driven and property-specific rather than set by a community standard. Two homes a street apart can justify very different numbers based on updates, lot, and upkeep.
Its Stuart location in Martin County places it within reach of the county's coastal and river-oriented draws, but the community itself does not package those into on-site features. Buyers should evaluate proximity and the individual property, and confirm any HOA structure directly, since amenities are not what is carrying value here.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lost River Bend. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with no amenity story, pricing and negotiation ride entirely on reading each property correctly. We work Stuart and Martin County closely enough to tell you when a home's condition justifies its ask and when it does not, and to keep you from paying for a premium that the community does not actually provide.
Lost River Bend in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $230/month (about $2,760/yr) · median of 11 MLS listings, most billed monthly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $230 per month ($2,760 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 11 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.
Tools for a Lost River Bend buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Lost River Bend sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Lost River Bend, 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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24% of homes for sale in ZIP 34997 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 (2026-09-21).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 22, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 34997)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2017 (4 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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