Martin County neighborhoods, Stuart to Hobe Sound. Know what matters before you buy.

Martin County is the managed-growth coast directly north of Palm Beach, and it deliberately did not become Port St. Lucie. A long-standing four-story building height limit and a strict urban-services boundary kept density and high-rises out, which is exactly why the county trades at a premium over its faster-building neighbor to the north. Stuart is the walkable county seat on the St. Lucie River; Palm City is the gated-and-golf suburb across the river; Sewall's Point and Jupiter Island hold the old-money waterfront, with Jupiter Island consistently among the wealthiest addresses in the country; and Indiantown out west is the agricultural value frontier.

What decides a Martin County purchase is the wind and flood posture east versus west of US-1, the HOA and golf-membership stack in the Palm City and Hobe Sound gated communities, the well-and-septic versus utility line in the western acreage, and how the county's growth limits keep newer product scarce. CDD assessments are far less common here than in the Treasure Coast plats to the north. The guides state the fee stack, the flood line, and the honest commute rather than the brochure.

510 community guides, organized by town — the largest towns show their most active communities here, with every community on the town page. Start with the interactive Neighborhood Finder if you'd rather browse the whole map.

Stuart (354)

See all 354 Stuart communities → (36 most active shown here)

Palm City (154)

See all 154 Palm City communities → (36 most active shown here)

Hobe Sound (1)

Atlantic FieldsAtlantic Fields is a planned single-family luxury golf (gated private club) community in Hobe Sound, FL (Martin County) by Discovery Land Company.

Indiantown (1)

Terra LagoTerra Lago in Indiantown, FL: Median sale $398K (2026), median 23 days on market. Live Beaches MLS data and public records.

Straight answers

Why is Martin County more expensive than Port St. Lucie next door?

Martin capped building height and growth decades ago, so it has far less new construction and lower density, which keeps inventory scarce and prices firmer. You are paying for the managed-growth ethos and the environment, not square footage. The guides separate genuine value from the premium.

Do Martin County communities carry CDD fees?

Much less often than the Tradition-area plans in St. Lucie County. Most Martin product predates the CDD era; the exceptions are specific newer plats and are called out in their guides. The Palm City and Hobe Sound gated communities more often carry an HOA plus optional or bundled golf membership, which the guides quantify where it is published.

How is flood and insurance risk in Stuart and on the islands?

Real and parcel-specific along the St. Lucie River, the Indian River Lagoon, and on Hutchinson and Jupiter islands, where surge and wind reprice insurance hard; the inland and west-of-US-1 neighborhoods rate differently. Confirm the flood zone and roof age before offering rather than trusting a quoted premium.

Homes for sale now in Martin County

1,546 live listings in this area, 165 listed in the last 7 days. A selection, newest first:

10475 SW Lands End Place, Palm City · $1,778,000 · 4 bd · 3,814 sq ft · Courtesy of Illustrated Properties LLC
1423 SW Troon Circle, Palm City · $545,000 · 3 bd · 2,447 sq ft · Courtesy of Water Pointe Realty Group
626 SW Glen Crest Way, Stuart · $415,000 · 2 bd · 1,708 sq ft · Courtesy of Real Estate of Florida
8558 SE Retreat Drive, Hobe Sound · $478,000 · 2 bd · 1,526 sq ft · Courtesy of Illustrated Properties
1800 SE Saint Lucie Boulevard #5-203, Stuart · $209,000 · 2 bd · 1,044 sq ft · Courtesy of David O'Kelly Realty LLC
8676 SE Mars Street, Hobe Sound · $2,500,000 · 3 bd · 3,291 sq ft · Courtesy of Waterfront Properties & Club C
1950 SW Palm City Road #3-207, Stuart · $239,900 · 1 bd · 820 sq ft · Courtesy of The Brokerage Treasure Coast
2121 SW Racquet Club Drive, Palm City · $1,200,000 · 5 bd · 3,674 sq ft · Courtesy of Premier Brokers International
72 SE Taho Terrace, Stuart · $375,000 · 3 bd · 1,364 sq ft · Courtesy of Highlight Realty Corp
4659 SE Manatee Way, Stuart · $1,225,000 · 3 bd · Courtesy of Water Pointe Realty Group
3901 SE Saint Lucie Boulevard #39, Stuart · $425,000 · 2 bd · 1,450 sq ft · Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
5011 SE Burning Tree Circle, Stuart · $585,000 · 3 bd · 2,800 sq ft · Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty/P B
669 NE Plantation Road #308, Hutchinson Island · $424,900 · 1 bd · 1,001 sq ft · Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Of The
5530 SW Orchid Bay Drive, Palm City · $1,001,000 · 4 bd · 2,817 sq ft · Courtesy of The Keyes Company - Stuart
5820 SW Grove Street, Palm City · $1,149,000 · 3 bd · 1,825 sq ft · Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway Florida Realty
1951 SE Mapp Road, Palm City · $619,000 · 3 bd · 2,049 sq ft · Courtesy of Realty One Group Engage
4528 SW Fenwick Lane, Palm City · $1,175,000 · 4 bd · 3,753 sq ft · Courtesy of Compass Florida, LLC (Jupiter)
6879 SE South Marina Way, Hutchinson Island · $11,495,000 · 5 bd · 7,081 sq ft · Courtesy of Douglas Elliman
1606 SW Egret Way, Palm City · $1,425,000 · 4 bd · 1,430 sq ft · Courtesy of Home Sold Realty LLC
800 SE Waterside Way, Stuart · $853,000 · 3 bd · 2,267 sq ft · Courtesy of RE/MAX of Stuart - Palm City
6531 SE Federal Highway #J112, Stuart · $242,000 · 2 bd · 1,084 sq ft · Courtesy of LoKation
1225 NW 21ST Street #32-3208, Stuart · $130,000 · 2 bd · 1,014 sq ft · Courtesy of Atlantic Shores ERA Powered
2600 SE Ocean #D14, Stuart · $159,900 · 2 bd · 1,089 sq ft · Courtesy of HomeSaver Real Estate LLC
4002 SE Henley Lane, Stuart · $965,000 · 3 bd · 2,721 sq ft · Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway Florida Realty

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