Mariner Sands Country Club in Stuart

Mariner Sands
Country Club

Gated golf country club · Stuart · Stuart, ZIP 34997

A gated, member-owned country club of estate homes around two championship courses.

Two golf coursesMember-owned clubMandatory social membership
Live Market Pulse
39/100
Momentum
Buyer's Market
This is a member-owned club community where the membership structure and the home's condition drive the all-in cost; read the dues and any capital contribution as carefully as the house.
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Built fromLive BeachesMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$650K
Median Price
11.3mo
Supply
98days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$233/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Mariner Sands is a member-owned country club south of Stuart: about 771 single-family homes around two championship courses, with a large rebuilt clubhouse and a full racquet and fitness package. The mandatory social membership and reported capital contribution make the all-in number the real comparison, and a recent clubhouse reinvestment has reset the amenity buyers are paying for. Your leverage is reading the membership math and the home's condition against true club comps."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Mariner Sands Country Club market snapshot (as of June 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $650K ($233 per sq ft), with homes averaging 98 days on market and 11.3 months of supply, a buyer's market. Based on 17 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Mariner Sands is a gated, member-owned country club community of about 771 single-family homes south of downtown Stuart, Martin County, built from the late 1970s around two championship golf courses designed by Tom Fazio and Frank Duane.

The community pairs a large clubhouse with dining, Har-Tru tennis, pickleball, croquet, bocce, a fitness center, a spa, and a resort-style pool. A mandatory social membership applies, and third-party sources report monthly fees roughly $1,267 to $2,120 depending on the section, plus a reported initial capital contribution; treat these as reported and confirm the current schedule with the club.

The buy here is the membership and the home together. Confirm the dues, the capital contribution, and what the membership includes, then match the home to true club comps by condition and location.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a member-owned country club with two golf courses
  • Buyers who value a large clubhouse and a full racquet and fitness package
  • Buyers comfortable with mandatory social membership and a capital contribution
  • Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich Stuart address

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a low-fee or no-club community
  • Buyers who want new construction with a builder warranty
  • Buyers who want a no-HOA or large-acreage lot
  • Buyers who want a waterfront or boating-first community

How Mariner Sands is performing right now

39/100
momentum
Buyer's Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
11.3Months of supplytight
68Median days on marketdays
3 : 16Under contract vs for salestrong demand
17Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+7%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 13, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Mariner Sands 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 Mariner Sands Country Club buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Mariner Sands

Live MLS inventory for Mariner Sands Country Club. 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.

Downtown Stuart~12 to 15 min · north
I-95 access~10 min · nearby
Stuart and Atlantic beaches~15 to 20 min · east
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health~12 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
Mariner Sands (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

Mariner Sands 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 Mariner Sands address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Mariner Sands: a major clubhouse reinvestment and ongoing recognition for the golf. Each item is sourced and dated.

Recent Developments in Mariner Sands Country Club

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

Net OutlookBullishThe completed clubhouse reinvestment has reset the amenity here. The near-term read is the membership math and how condition drives the resale spread.

Clubhouse rebuilt in a major reinvestment

2024
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: On-site

A rebuilt clubhouse is a delivered amenity now priced into homes.

Recognized for its private golf

2025
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: On-site

Award recognition for the private golf supports the club's draw.

Member-owned club with mandatory social membership

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

The membership structure makes the all-in cost the real comparison between homes.

Two championship courses anchor demand

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Two courses and a full amenity package are a durable draw at this level.

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 Mariner Sands Country Club, 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. 2025
    Civic

    Mariner Sands recognized for its private golf

    Mariner Sands was recognized with a 2025 Treasure Coast award for its private golf course. Why it matters: Recognition for the golf supports the club's appeal and member experience. 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 Mariner Sands, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the membership math first. The mandatory social membership and any capital contribution drive the all-in cost.

2

Confirm the current dues and what they include for the specific section in writing.

3

Decide on golf membership, which is optional and separate from the social membership.

4

Read the home's condition on an older custom home: roof, systems, and updates.

5

Match the home to true club comps by condition and location, not the community average.

Best Buy
An updated home matched to club comps with a clear membership plan
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting the membership, capital contribution, or home updates
Best Lot
A golf or lake view within a well-run section
Smart Timing
Confirm dues, the capital contribution, and any assessments
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

Mariner Sands is a gated, member-owned country club community of about 771 single-family homes south of Stuart, built from the late 1970s around two championship golf courses by Tom Fazio and Frank Duane. It pairs a large rebuilt clubhouse and dining with tennis, pickleball, croquet, bocce, a fitness center, a spa, and a resort-style pool. A mandatory social membership applies with a reported capital contribution, so confirm the membership math and what it includes for a specific home.

The takeaway

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

The Cottage or Entry Home
$445K to $650K

Smaller golf cottage and entry homes, the route into a member-owned club with two courses.

Lowest entry
The Core Home
$650K to $775K

Single-family homes on solid golf or interior lots, the heart of the resale market here.

Most inventory
The Updated Estate
$775K to $875K

Renovated homes on premium golf or lake views, the homes that tend to hold value best.

Strongest resale

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

$445K to $650K
The Cottage or Entry Home
Smaller golf cottage and entry homes, the route into a member-owned club with two courses.
$650K to $775K
The Core Home
Single-family homes on solid golf or interior lots, the heart of the resale market here.
$775K to $875K
The Updated Estate
Renovated homes on premium golf or lake views, the homes that tend to hold value best.

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 Intracoastal West 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 Mariner Sands

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 gate and the two courses are in every listing. The deal turns on the membership math and the home's condition.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.3A- · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.2/10
Renovation Risk6.2/10
Location Efficiency8.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.4/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.0/10

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 Mariner Sands 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
GolfLake / 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
  • Golf, lake, and preserve lots hold value best
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
  • The lot cannot be renovated, the house can
  • Premium homesites resell faster
  • ~3% asking premium for premium lots today

In a built-out club community, the lot is the resale insurance

The houses can be renovated, but the lot and view cannot. Golf frontage, lakefront, and preserve lots consistently command higher premiums and resell faster than interior lots backing to another home. The premium you pay for a great homesite is the discount you avoid when you sell.

The mistake is paying an estate price for a base interior lot. We help buyers spot which homesites carry real, durable premiums and which are dressed-up interiors, so your money lands where the market will give it back.

Strongest resaleGolf frontage and lakefront homesites at Mariner Sands Country Club

Golf & lakefront lots

Open views over the course or the 26 community lakes. The scarcest, most in-demand homesites; they command the highest premiums and resell fastest.

Strong resalePreserve-backing homesites at Mariner Sands Country Club

Preserve lots

Backing to protected preserve means privacy with no rear neighbor. A consistent favorite that holds value well above a standard interior lot.

Moderate resaleCul-de-sac and larger interior homesites at Mariner Sands Country Club

Cul-de-sac & larger lots

Less traffic, more yard, and an easy walk to the club for some streets. A real but smaller premium that depends on the street and parcel size.

Value tierStandard interior homesites at Mariner Sands Country Club

Standard interior lots

The most affordable way through the gates, and the best renovation value. Just do not pay a golf or lake price for one, this is where buyers most often overpay.

Relative resale strength by lot and view, illustrative of how Mariner Sands homesites trade. The exact premium depends on the specific home, the view, and the street.

Mariner Sands in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a member-owned country club with two golf courses near Stuart.
Biggest advantageTwo championship courses and a rebuilt clubhouse with a full amenity package.
Biggest riskThe membership and capital contribution on top of the home cost.
Sweet spotAn updated home with a clear membership plan matched to club comps.
Avoid ifYou want a low-fee, no-club, or new-construction community.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Gated, member-owned country club
  • Two championship golf courses
  • Mandatory social membership applies
  • Reported capital contribution to confirm
  • Budget condition updates on older homes

Reported roughly $1,267 to $2,120 a month depending on the section, with a mandatory social membership and a reported initial capital contribution as of late 2023 (third-party reported); confirm the current schedule with the club.

Reported to cover the gated entry, common areas, the social membership, and amenity access; golf membership is optional and separate, so confirm per section.

A member-owned country club with two championship courses, a large clubhouse, dining, tennis, pickleball, a fitness center, and a spa; confirm current membership tiers and costs with the club.

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 Mariner Sands, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Willoughby, 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.

What is your Mariner Sands home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Mariner Sands matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

See the full Mariner Sands Country Club home value & selling guide, recent comps, fees, and 2026 timing →

Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Mariner Sands Country Club 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.

Mariner Sands Country Club Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Mariner Sands Country Club is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,099,999, and homes go under contract in about 68 days.

2.2
Months supply
$1,099,999
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$321
Per sqft
68
Days on mkt
7/6/39
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Zoom out for the wider market: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard.

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

Is Mariner Sands Country Club a gated community?
Yes. Mariner Sands Country Club is a gated community; confirm the current access arrangement with the listing.
What type of homes are in Mariner Sands Country Club?
Mariner Sands Country Club is characterized by single-family homes in a gated, member-owned country club of about 771 residences around two championship golf courses. Confirm the specifics of any individual home with the listing.
Who built Mariner Sands Country Club?
Mariner Sands Country Club is associated with late-1970s development, built from the late 1970s, per third-party sources. Confirm the builder and year for a specific home.
Does Mariner Sands Country Club have an HOA?
Yes. Dues are reported at reported roughly $1,267 to $2,120 a month depending on the section, with a mandatory social membership and a reported initial capital contribution (as of late 2023, third-party reported). Treat that as reported and confirm the current amount and what it covers for a specific home.
Does Mariner Sands Country Club have a CDD fee?
No CDD has been confirmed here; confirm the CDD status per parcel with the listing.
What amenities does Mariner Sands Country Club offer?
Reported amenities include two championship golf courses, a large clubhouse with dining, Har-Tru tennis, pickleball, croquet, bocce, a fitness center, a spa, and a resort-style pool. Confirm current amenity access and any associated fees with the listing.
What schools serve Mariner Sands Country Club?
Mariner Sands is in the Martin County School District, with the south-county area commonly served by Crystal Lake Elementary, Murray Middle, and South Fork High; confirm assignment by address. School assignment is by address and changes periodically, so confirm the exact zoning for a specific Mariner Sands Country Club home with the district.
Where is Mariner Sands Country Club located?
Mariner Sands Country Club is in Stuart, Martin County, Florida (34997). It sits south of downtown Stuart with quick access to I-95.
Is Mariner Sands Country Club a good place to buy?
Mariner Sands Country Club offers a gated, member-owned country club of single-family homes around two championship courses with mandatory social membership. The right read is a comparable-sales analysis on a specific home; this is not a guarantee of future value.
How is the market in Mariner Sands Country Club?
Inventory here is limited, so a single sale can move the averages. Read current pricing as context and lean on the comparable-sales analysis for a specific home.
What is there to do near Mariner Sands Country Club?
Mariner Sands Country Club puts everyday shopping, dining, and major roads within a short drive; see the commute section for approximate drive times, and confirm your real commute at your real departure time.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Mariner Sands Country Club?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make on a purchase here.
How do I sell a home in Mariner Sands Country Club?
The right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's size, condition, and location, not an automated estimate. We build the case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.
Are there new listings in Mariner Sands Country Club before they hit the portals?
We track Mariner Sands Country Club inventory from the live feed and can flag homes as they come available. Tell us your budget and timeline and we will send matches.
Buyers who want a member-owned country club with two golf coursesExcellent fit
Buyers who value a large clubhouse and full amenitiesExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable with mandatory social membership and a capital contributionExcellent fit
Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich Stuart addressExcellent fit
Buyers who want a low-fee or no-club communityProbably not
Buyers who want new construction with a warrantyProbably not
Buyers who want a no-HOA or acreage lotProbably not
Buyers who want a waterfront-first communityProbably not

Get the inside read on Mariner Sands

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Mariner Sands home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

We respond personally, usually the same day.

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Mariner Sands Country Club median home price history from 2012 to 2026, chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in Mariner Sands Country Club, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
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