Manatee Cove in Stuart

Manatee Cove
Homes for Sale in Stuart, FL

All 261 homes for sale in Stuart, FL · median $459,000 · 311 homes for sale in 34997 · Martin County homes for sale

Community in Stuart · Martin County · ZIP 34997
133 homesBuilt 1953–2023
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As of September 2026, Manatee Cove in Stuart, FL has 1 home for sale. As of September 2026, the MLS records 10 closed sales in Manatee Cove in Stuart, FL since 2003, the most recent in December 2023. 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).

Manatee Cove key facts
LocationStuart, Martin County, FL · ZIP 34997
Homes in the community133 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1953–2023 (median 1984)
Typical living area1,752 sq ft (median)
For sale right now1 active, 0 pending · median asking $1,500,000
Owner-occupied (homestead) share75%

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, “Manatee Cove key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/manatee-cove, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Manatee Cove Housing Pulse Beaches MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0%
Under contract
Martin: 24% (398 of 1,681)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
75%
Owner-occupied · Manatee Cove
103 of 137 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
25%
Non-owner-occupied · Manatee Cove
incl. 9% trust or LLC-held · 7% out-of-state
133
Homes in the community
plus 4 vacant residential lots · 137 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 23 years of records
13
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $800K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1953
Community established
homes built 1953-2023, median 1984 (FL DOR 2025)
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Manatee Cove is a small pocket in Stuart with no closings in our current window, so there is no active price signal to read here. When a community goes quiet like this, price gets set one deal at a time — by the condition of whatever comes to market and what a specific buyer will pay for it, not by a running comp trend.

For a seller, that means pricing off broader Stuart and Martin County activity and the specifics of your home, not off recent neighbor sales that don't exist right now. For a buyer, thin activity cuts both ways: less competition on any given listing, but also fewer comps to anchor an offer. Either side should come in expecting to do the valuation work deal-by-deal.

The 60-Second Overview

Manatee Cove is a low-turnover corner of Stuart in Martin County with no recorded closings in the current window and no community amenities identified from current MLS listings. Read it as a place where value is driven by the individual home and its condition rather than by a visible market cadence.

BeachesMLS sales records identify 7 homes in Manatee Cove that have changed hands since 2003, built between 1956 and 2018 (median 1987), with a median living area of about 1,902 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-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.

County records show 13 qualified sales in Manatee Cove across 2024–2025 (7 in 2024, 6 in 2025), median $799,900 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

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.

Best for

  • Buyers comfortable pricing a home on its own condition rather than a comp trend
  • Those wanting a Stuart location who lean on the town and coast for amenities
  • Long-hold buyers who value a low-turnover, quiet setting

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need on-site community amenities to justify a purchase
  • Anyone who wants a deep bench of recent comps before making an offer
  • Sellers expecting recent neighbor sales to set a quick, obvious price

The market around Manatee Cove

Manatee 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 Manatee Cove specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Manatee Cove

Live MLS inventory for Manatee 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 Manatee Cove listings as of 2026-09-26, 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 Manatee Cove Right Now (1)

All 1 active and pending Manatee Cove listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Schools

In short
  • Martin County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Port Salerno · Elementary
  • Murray · Middle
  • South Fork · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Manatee Cove 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 Manatee Cove address.

If we were buying in Manatee Cove today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Manatee Cove.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a quiet Stuart address and will value a home on its own condition.
Biggest Risk
No recent closings to anchor pricing on either side of a deal.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained home priced off broader Martin County comps rather than neighborhood hype.
Avoid If
You need an amenity-rich community or a busy, comp-heavy market to feel confident.

A quiet market in Stuart

There is no closing activity to analyze in Manatee Cove right now and no amenity package showing up in the listings, which puts the weight of any transaction on the property itself. Condition, updates, and lot specifics will drive price more than any neighborhood premium, because there isn't a recent sale pattern to lean on.

The upside of a community like this is location: it sits within Stuart, in the beaches-oriented Martin County market, so the surrounding area does the work an on-site amenity list would otherwise do. If you want features, look to what the town and coast offer rather than expecting them inside the community.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Manatee Cove. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

With no active closings to price against, this is exactly the kind of community where a comp-by-comp, condition-first read matters. We value the home on its own merits and pull from the wider Stuart and Martin County market to build an honest number — instead of pretending a trend exists where the data doesn't show one.

Manatee Cove in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a quiet Stuart address and will value a home on its own condition.
Biggest advantageLow turnover means less competition on any single listing.
Biggest riskNo recent closings to anchor pricing on either side of a deal.
Sweet spotA well-maintained home priced off broader Martin County comps rather than neighborhood hype.
Avoid ifYou need an amenity-rich community or a busy, comp-heavy market to feel confident.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Manatee Cove homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Manatee Cove.
In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Manatee Cove sales matched to your home.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
How much local inventory is already under contract

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 (2026-09-26).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Manatee Cove?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 133 homes plus 4 vacant residential lots in Manatee Cove (public records).
What share of Manatee Cove is owner-occupied?
75% of Manatee Cove parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Manatee Cove built?
Homes in Manatee Cove were built between 1953 and 2023, with a median year built of 1984 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Manatee Cove?
The best agent for Manatee Cove is one who actively works Stuart and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Manatee Cove.
How do I find a top Stuart real estate agent who knows Manatee Cove?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Manatee Cove and the wider Stuart area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Manatee Cove?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Manatee Cove purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Manatee Cove, and what county is it in?
Manatee Cove is in Stuart, Martin County, FL, ZIP 34997. The community's center is about 6 miles southeast of the center of Stuart (straight-line).
Buyers comfortable pricing a home on its own condition rather than a comp trendExcellent fit
Those wanting a Stuart location who lean on the town and coast for amenitiesExcellent fit
Long-hold buyers who value a low-turnover, quiet settingExcellent fit
Buyers who need on-site community amenities to justify a purchaseProbably not
Anyone who wants a deep bench of recent comps before making an offerProbably not
Sellers expecting recent neighbor sales to set a quick, obvious priceProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsBeaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 34997))
Under-contract sharesBeaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2003 (10 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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