Lost River Cove
Homes for Sale in Stuart, FL
All 687 homes for sale in Stuart, FL · median $419,888 · 327 homes for sale in 34997 · Martin County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, Lost River Cove in Stuart, FL has 2 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2005–2006; 3 of 3 report an HOA (median $230/mo); none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 6 ft).
Lost River Cove is a small Stuart community in Martin County, and the current MLS snapshot is thin — closings are limited and no shared amenities show up in the listings. That means price here is driven by the individual home: its condition, its lot, and how it's been maintained, not by a community package or a documented price range. Treat every listing as its own negotiation rather than a comp-rich market you can triangulate quickly.
For buyers, the posture is patient and diligence-heavy. With few recent closings to lean on, valuation comes down to the specific property and a careful read of condition. For sellers, the same scarcity cuts both ways: less directly comparable inventory can work in your favor, but it also means pricing has to be defended on the merits of the home itself, not on volume.
Figures in this note are as of July 20, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Lost River Cove right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 24.0 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 (2 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated November 4, 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 Cove is a small, quiet residential pocket of Stuart in Martin County. With no community amenities identified in current listings, the appeal here is the home and the location rather than shared facilities.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 19 homes in Lost River Cove that have changed hands since 2008, built between 2005 and 2006 (median 2006), with a median living area of about 2,953 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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Lost River Cove is best for.
Best for
- Buyers focused on the individual house and lot, not shared facilities
- Buyers comfortable with a patient, diligence-heavy purchase in a low-volume market
- Sellers with a well-maintained home willing to defend price on the property's merits
Probably not for
- Buyers who want pools, clubhouses, or other community amenities
- Buyers who need a deep set of recent comps before committing
- Anyone wanting a fast, high-turnover market with easy price benchmarks
The market around Lost River Cove
Lost River Cove 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 Cove specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Lost River Cove
Live MLS inventory for Lost River Cove. 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 Cove listings as of 2026-11-02, 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.
Lost River Cove 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
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- Crystal Lake (Martin) · Elementary
- Dr. David L. Anderson · Middle
- Martin County · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Lost River Cove listings and can change; always confirm with Martin County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Lost River Cove buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lost River Cove 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 Cove.
A home-by-home market
There is no amenity story to tell in Lost River Cove — current MLS listings show none, so you are buying a house and a location, not a lifestyle package. That keeps the analysis clean: condition, layout, lot, and upkeep are what will move price, and they'll vary widely from one property to the next.
The thin closing activity means you should slow down and verify. Ask for maintenance history, inspect thoroughly, and don't expect a deep bench of recent sales to settle a disagreement over value. This is a market where boots-on-the-ground judgment matters more than a spreadsheet of comps.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lost River Cove. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a low-volume community like this, comps don't do the heavy lifting — condition and local read do. We walk the property with you, pressure-test the asking price against what little the market gives us, and tell you plainly when a home isn't worth the number. That candor is worth more here than in a busy subdivision where the data speaks for itself.
Lost River Cove in 15 seconds.
Tools for a Lost River Cove 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 Lost River Cove 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 Cove, 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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| Location | Stuart, Martin County, FL · ZIP 34997 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 53 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 2005–2007 (median 2006) |
| Typical living area | 2,818 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Boating, Game Room, Security System, Community Room |
| For sale right now | 2 active, 0 pending · median asking $1,774,500 · 24.0 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 94% |
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 Cove key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lost-river-cove, data as of September 20, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Lost River Cove, 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.
Just listed in Lost River Cove
The newest homes for sale in Lost River Cove right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 665 SW Yacht Basin Way $2,600,000 · 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,944 sq ft · listed Aug 15, 2026 Courtesy of Loggerhead Realty Inc
- 910 SW Lost River Shores Drive $935,000 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,568 sq ft · listed Jul 30, 2026 Courtesy of Next Move Real Estate LLC
Checked against the MLS nightly. All new listings in this market.
Every Home for Sale in Lost River Cove Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Lost River Cove listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 665 SW Yacht Basin Way · $2,600,000 · 5 bd / 4.5 ba · listed Aug 14, 2026 · listed by Loggerhead Realty Inc
- 910 SW Lost River Shores Drive · $935,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 4, 2026 · listed by Next Move Real Estate LLC
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- SW Harbor Cove Drive (1 homes on record)
- SW Harbor Cove Drive (1 homes on record)
Recent Developments in Lost River Cove
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lost River Cove, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Schools
Murray Middle School in Stuart breaks ground on $33M rebuild phase
The second phase adds new learning spaces, a performing arts wing and gym renovations after Hurricane Milton's tornado damaged three main buildings. The gym is expected by August 2027 and the new buildings by December 2027.
What it may mean for the marketReplaces portable classrooms with permanent facilities, improving a public school campus in the Stuart area. The site is about 2 miles northwest of Lost River Cove.
Source: WPTV - October 2026Parks & Amenities
Mattamy Homes to transfer 125 acres at Newfield for St. Lucie River muck storage
Mattamy is moving 125 acres from the northern part of its Newfield development to Martin County for river restoration, matched by an adjacent 125 acres from the Florida Inland Navigation District. The combined land can hold about 2.4 million cubic yards of dredged muck, and removal starts only after federal funding is authorized.
What it may mean for the marketPreserves open land near Newfield and supports St. Lucie River water quality, with possible recreational use of the parcels later. The project is about 6 miles southwest of Lost River Cove, elsewhere in Martin County.
Source: WPTV - October 2026Civic
Martin County adopts one-year moratorium on new data centers
Commissioners voted 4-0 on Oct. 27 for a one-year pause on data center development. A hyperscale application west of I-95 off Kanner Highway was filed earlier and is not affected.
What it may mean for the marketSets a pause on a large industrial land use while the county writes rules, which shapes what may be built near western Martin corridors. The site is about 7 miles southwest of Lost River Cove.
Source: WPTV - October 2026Civic
Martin County moves to restore MARTY bus service with emergency contract
Commissioners voted to end the contract with Martin County Transit and negotiate a one-year emergency agreement with MTM Transit after service stopped suddenly the prior week. County staff hoped to restart service within about a week.
What it may mean for the marketAffects county-wide bus access and commute options until service resumes. The site is about 5 miles west of Lost River Cove.
Source: WPTV - September 2026Development
Martin County approves limited-industrial zoning on Southeast Powerline Avenue in Hobe Sound
Commissioners voted 3-2 to rezone a property along Southeast Powerline Avenue to limited-industrial, a less intensive class than the general industrial designation first proposed. The county said the existing zoning was outdated and that no data center is planned. Any proposal over 100,000 square feet would need board approval.
What it may mean for the marketLimited-industrial zoning could add light industrial space and local jobs in Hobe Sound while capping the scale of future uses. The project is about 10 miles south of Lost River Cove, elsewhere in Martin County.
Source: WFLX (FOX 29) - 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 site is about 2 miles west of Lost River Cove.
Source: WJNO (iHeart)
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.
21% 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 (2026-11-03).
What it really costs to own in Lost River Cove
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| HOA dues | Median $230/month across 3 MLS listings (most billed monthly; 2026-11-04). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study. |
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| 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. |
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 2, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 34997)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (21 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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