Mariner Sands
Homes for Sale in Stuart, FL
All 688 homes for sale in Stuart, FL · median $422,000 · 327 homes for sale in 34997 · Martin County homes for sale
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-11-06, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $705,000, $306 per square foot, a median 10 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking. At the median price and Martin County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $10,910 ($10,290 with the full homestead exemption).
Mariner Sands sits in Stuart's country-club corridor, and the $855K median reflects golf-course access and larger homesites. At $296 per square foot, you're paying for location and amenity infrastructure more than construction finish; condition and placement on the course create wide swings in value.
The 125-day median time on market and seventeen-percent drop year-over-year signal a buyer's window. Seven closings in the trailing window show steady but selective activity. If you need a quick sale, this isn't the cycle for it; if you're buying with patience and can wait out inventory, you have negotiating room.
Figures in this note are as of July 15, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Mariner Sands right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Mariner Sands market snapshot (as of November 6, 2026): the median sale price is about $705K ($306 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 10 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 34997 (Stuart), 101 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $542K ($291/sq ft), down 2.6% year over year, with a median 45 days on market. Right now 13 active and 4 pending listings put supply at about 1.5 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34997 housing market and the Martin County market.
County records show 64 qualified sales in Mariner Sands across 2024–2025 (40 in 2024, 24 in 2025), median $800,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Mariner Sands is a community of 697 homes in Stuart, Martin County, built between 1979 and 2020 (median 1985), with a median living area of about 2,627 square feet. 67% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
A golf-oriented enclave west of downtown Stuart where larger lots and country-club infrastructure set the pricing floor, and where the current market gives buyers time to evaluate condition and position carefully.
Who Mariner Sands is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who can take six months to find the right lot and condition combination and negotiate from strength.
- Buyers stepping out of higher-cost coastal markets who want acreage, privacy, and club amenities and are comfortable managing renovation projects.
- Investors or second-home buyers who can carry property through a soft cycle and are buying for long-term use, not near-term resale.
Probably not for
- First-time buyers stretching to the median without reserves for deferred maintenance, HVAC replacement, or cosmetic updates.
- Anyone counting on sale proceeds within two years to fund another purchase or lifestyle change—liquidity and price recovery are uncertain.
- Buyers who want new construction finishes, low days-on-market comps, or predictable appreciation in the current environment.
The Mariner Sands buying strategy.
If we were buying in Mariner Sands 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 Mariner Sands.
What the median tells you
The $855K median is the center of a spread driven by lot placement, view premiums, and renovation. Golf-course homes command more; interior-street properties with older kitchens and baths settle below. Per-square-foot pricing at $296 means you are buying the address and the amenity—updates and finishes vary widely, so condition diligence is essential.
At 125 days, homes here sit longer than the regional average. The year-over-year decline reflects broader Martin County recalibration after the post-pandemic surge. For sellers, that means realistic pricing and readiness to negotiate. For buyers, it means you can take your time, inspect thoroughly, and make offers that reflect deferred maintenance or dated interiors without facing competitive pressure.
Seven closings in the recent window is steady but not brisk. Inventory turns over selectively, and the market heat score of seventeen confirms this is a negotiation environment, not a bidding war. If you need liquidity or a fast close, expect to price aggressively. If you're buying, your leverage is time and inspection—use both.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Mariner Sands. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Mariner Sands pricing is all about comparative condition and lot premiums that don't show up in list photos. We pull comps by course position and recent update spend, walk properties with an eye to deferred capital expenditure, and help buyers model realistic post-close investment. In a slow market, honest pricing counsel—both directions—matters more than optimism, and we price every listing and offer against what actually closed, not what someone hopes will close.
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| Location | Stuart, Martin County, FL · ZIP 34997 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 697 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1979–2020 (median 1985) |
| Typical living area | 2,627 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $705,000 median across 5 closed sales · $306 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 10 median |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 67% |
Data as of November 6, 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, “Mariner Sands key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/mariner-sands, data as of November 6, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Mariner Sands, 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.
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Recent Developments in Mariner Sands
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Mariner Sands, 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 Mariner Sands.
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 5 miles west of Mariner Sands, 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 6 miles southwest of Mariner Sands.
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 4 miles west of Mariner Sands.
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 southeast of Mariner Sands, 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 northwest of Mariner Sands.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending November 6, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (19 streets, ZIP 34997)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-11-06 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2026 (5 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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