Manatee Isles in Stuart

Manatee Isles

Established 1988 · Stuart · Martin County

A small luxury waterfront townhome enclave on the Manatee Pocket in Stuart, with boat lifts.

16 luxury townhomesBoat lift per residenceMinutes to the ocean
Live Market Pulse
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Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Manatee Isles is an intimate luxury waterfront townhome enclave on the scenic Manatee Pocket in Stuart, just 16 residences with a private boat lift each. The read is boating-first, low-maintenance waterfront: open three-bedroom floor plans with impact glass and high-end finishes, a private boat lift for vessels up to 28 feet, a community pool and gardens, and quick access to the ocean and Martin County's waterfront dining. The buy turns on the unit, the dock and lift, condition, and confirming the HOA scope."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Manatee Isles is an enclave of 16 luxury townhomes on the Manatee Pocket in Stuart (ZIP 34997), Martin County (Manatee Isles profiles).

Each residence offers a spacious, open floor plan with luxury appointments, three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a two-car garage, with impact glass and doors and high-end kitchen finishes with custom cabinetry and Quartz counters.

A private boat lift is available with each residence, accommodating vessels up to 28 feet, and community amenities include a pool and landscaped gardens. It is just minutes from the ocean, unspoiled waterways, and waterfront dining.

Because it is a small luxury waterfront townhome community, value turns on the unit, the dock and lift, condition, and the HOA. Confirm the dock and route to the ocean, read the unit, and confirm the HOA scope before you offer.

Best for

  • Boaters who want a low-maintenance luxury waterfront townhome with a private boat lift
  • Buyers who want quick ocean access and waterfront dining in Martin County
  • Buyers comfortable with a three-bedroom townhome in a small enclave

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a single-family home or large lot
  • Buyers who want no HOA or no boat dock
  • Buyers who need dockage for a large yacht (over the lift capacity)

How Manatee Isles is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
334Median days on marketdays
0 : 5Under contract vs for salestrong demand
0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from BeachesMLS, as of June 15, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Manatee Isles listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Manatee Isles buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Manatee Isles

Live MLS inventory for Manatee Isles. 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.

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The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Manatee Pocket / ocean (by boat)Minutes by boat · confirm route and clearances
Downtown Stuart~10 to 15 min · north
Hutchinson Island beaches~15 to 20 min · east to the coast
Cleveland Clinic Martin (Stuart)~15 min · nearby hospital
I-95 / Florida's Turnpike~15 to 20 min · west
Port Salerno waterfront dining~5 to 10 min · nearby

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Manatee Isles (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Martin County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Manatee Isles is served by Martin County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Manatee Isles address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at Manatee Isles, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Manatee Isles

Our read on what is being built around Manatee Isles, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a small, newer luxury waterfront townhome enclave with boat lifts and quick ocean access. The watch items are the unit, the dock and lift capacity, the seawall, and the HOA.

Private boat lift per residence with quick ocean access

BullishA private lift for vessels up to 28 feet and minutes-to-ocean access on the Manatee Pocket are a strong, scarce draw for boaters; confirm the lift and route for your vessel. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Private boat lift per residence with quick ocean access

Small, newer luxury townhome enclave

NeutralWith only 16 units and high-end finishes, supply is thin and each sale is somewhat unique; read the specific unit and dock. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Small, newer luxury townhome enclave

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Manatee Isles, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. Established
    Community

    Luxury waterfront townhome enclave on the Manatee Pocket

    Manatee Isles is a 16-residence luxury townhome enclave on the Manatee Pocket in Stuart, with a private boat lift each (up to 28 feet), impact glass, Quartz finishes, a pool, and gardens, minutes from the ocean (community profiles). Treat figures as reported and confirm. Why it matters: The boat lift and quick ocean access are the value; read the unit, the dock, and the HOA. Source

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.

If we were buying in Manatee Isles, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the dock and lift for the unit, the lift capacity, the slip, and the route and clearances to the ocean for your vessel.

2

Confirm the HOA fee and scope in writing, including the dock and amenities, the reserves, and any assessment.

3

Read the unit, the floor plan, the finishes, and any updates.

4

Inspect the seawall and dock structure, not just the townhome.

5

Comp by unit and dock, not the broad city average, since this is a small enclave.

Best Buy
A well-kept unit with a dock and lift that fit your vessel and quick ocean access, in a well-funded HOA, priced to condition.
Biggest Risk
A lift that does not fit your boat, an underfunded HOA facing a seawall or dock assessment, or thin comps.
Best Lot
Units with the best dock, lift capacity, and water views hold value best.
Smart Timing
Confirm the dock, the ocean route, and the HOA before you write.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Manatee Isles is a 16-residence luxury waterfront townhome enclave on the Manatee Pocket in Stuart (34997), Martin County, of three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath townhomes with two-car garages, impact glass, and Quartz finishes, each with a private boat lift (vessels up to 28 feet), plus a community pool and gardens. It is minutes from the ocean and waterfront dining. The HOA covers exterior maintenance, the pool, and dock and seawall responsibility; confirm the scope. It is zoned to Martin County School District by address; verify with the district.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: standard units

With only 16 units, the entry point is a standard three-bedroom townhome. Confirm the dock, lift, and HOA before assuming a value.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated units with strong dockage

The core is updated units with good dockage and finishes. The dock, lift capacity, and condition separate these.

Most inventory
High: best-positioned units

The top end is the best-positioned units with the best dock and water views. These trade on the dock, the access, and the finish.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Entry: standard units
With only 16 units, the entry point is a standard three-bedroom townhome. Confirm the dock, lift, and HOA before assuming a value.
Mid: updated units with strong dockage
The core is updated units with good dockage and finishes. The dock, lift capacity, and condition separate these.
High: best-positioned units
The top end is the best-positioned units with the best dock and water views. These trade on the dock, the access, and the finish.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Stuart locationStrong
Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Manatee Isles

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The boat lifts, the Manatee Pocket location, and the quick ocean access are priced into every Manatee Isles listing. The deal is won on the unit, the dock and lift, and condition, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.2B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.2/10
Renovation Risk4.6/10
Location Efficiency8.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.4/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Manatee Isles is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live BeachesMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live BeachesMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from BeachesMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Units with the best dock and lift capacity hold value best.
  • The seawall and dock reserves matter as much as the unit.
  • Quick ocean access is the defining draw.

In a small waterfront townhome enclave like Manatee Isles, the dock and the unit set value. Units with the best dock, lift capacity, and water views hold value best, and the seawall and dock reserves matter as much as the finishes. Compare a unit against the closest sale with a similar dock and access, and read the dock and reserves before the finishes.

Manatee Isles in 15 seconds.

Best forBoaters who want a low-maintenance luxury waterfront townhome with a private boat lift on the Manatee Pocket.
Strong onA boat lift per residence, quick ocean access, high-end finishes, and waterfront dining nearby.
WatchThe dock and lift capacity, the seawall, the HOA scope and reserves, and the unit's condition.
Not forBuyers who want a single-family home, no HOA, no dock, or dockage for a large yacht.
The edgeA private lift and quick ocean access in a small enclave are the value, so the unit and the dock are the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • An HOA covers exterior maintenance, the pool, and the docks.
  • A private boat lift per residence (up to 28 feet).
  • Confirm the reserves for the seawall and docks.
  • Minutes to the ocean via the Manatee Pocket.
  • Comp by unit and dock, not the city average.

Manatee Isles carries an HOA covering the dock, the pool and gardens, common areas, and exterior maintenance for a small townhome community; treat any figure as reported and confirm the current fee, scope, reserves (including seawall and docks), and any assessment for the specific unit before you offer.

The HOA generally covers exterior maintenance, the pool and gardens, common areas, and dock and seawall responsibility; confirm exactly what is covered and the dock arrangement for the unit.

Amenities are a community pool and landscaped gardens, plus a private boat lift with each residence (vessels up to 28 feet). Confirm current amenities, the dock, and access.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Manatee Isles, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Manatee Isles, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Manatee Isles year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

Manatee Isles Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Manatee Isles is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Limited supply, a median asking price of $830,000, and homes go under contract in about 334 days.

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334
Days on mkt
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Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 34997 ZIP is $427,090, about 13.5% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: BeachesMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Manatee Isles?
On the Manatee Pocket in Stuart (ZIP 34997), Martin County, near Port Salerno, minutes from the ocean and waterfront dining.
Does Manatee Isles have boat docks?
Yes. Each residence has a private boat lift accommodating vessels up to 28 feet, with quick access to the ocean via the Manatee Pocket. Confirm the lift and route for your vessel.
What kinds of homes are in Manatee Isles?
16 luxury townhomes with open three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath floor plans, two-car garages, impact glass, and high-end kitchen finishes with Quartz counters.
What amenities does Manatee Isles have?
A community pool and landscaped gardens, plus a private boat lift with each residence. Confirm current amenities and the dock arrangement.
What are the HOA fees at Manatee Isles?
The HOA covers exterior maintenance, the pool, common areas, and dock and seawall responsibility. Treat any figure as reported and confirm the current fee, scope, and reserves for the specific unit.
How big a boat can I keep at Manatee Isles?
Each private lift accommodates vessels up to 28 feet; confirm the lift and slip for the specific unit and your boat.
What schools serve Manatee Isles?
It is zoned to the Martin County School District by home address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Is Manatee Isles a good investment?
A small, newer luxury waterfront townhome enclave with boat lifts and quick ocean access is a scarce, boating-driven product that supports demand, but it is a thin market. Run the HOA reserves and a condition read first.
How close is Manatee Isles to the ocean?
It is minutes from the ocean by boat via the Manatee Pocket, a primary draw. Confirm the route and any clearances for your vessel.
What should I check before buying in Manatee Isles?
The dock and lift capacity, the ocean route, the seawall and dock reserves, the HOA scope, and the unit's finishes and condition.
Is Manatee Isles low-maintenance?
Yes, as a townhome community with an exterior-maintenance HOA, it offers a lock-and-leave, low-maintenance waterfront lifestyle. Confirm the exact HOA coverage.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Manatee Isles?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. On waterfront townhomes where the dock and access drive value, having your own representation to read the dock, the HOA, and the comps is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want a low-maintenance luxury waterfront townhome with a private boat liftExcellent fit
You want quick ocean access and waterfront dining in Martin CountyExcellent fit
You are comfortable with a three-bedroom townhome in a small enclaveExcellent fit
You want a single-family home or large lotProbably not
You want no HOA or no boat dockProbably not
You need dockage for a large yacht over the lift capacityProbably not

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