North River Forest
Homes for Sale in Stuart, FL
All 273 homes for sale in Stuart, FL · median $429,000 · 175 homes for sale in 34994 · Martin County homes for sale
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Photo via Beaches MLS
As of September 2026, the MLS records 6 closed sales in North River Forest in Stuart, FL since 2002, the most recent in May 2026. Across Stuart as a whole, 495 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $380,302, 65 median days on market, with 130 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).
North River Forest is a small Stuart address in Martin County where price is set almost entirely at the property level rather than by shared community features. With no amenities showing in the current MLS data, what a buyer pays here tracks the condition, lot, and updates of the individual home, not a clubhouse or gate you're buying into.
For a seller, that means the burden of proof sits on your specific house — presentation and condition do the heavy lifting. For a buyer, it means you evaluate each listing on its own merits and comparables, not on a community premium. Expect a wide spread between move-in-ready and dated homes, and price accordingly.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside North River Forest 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
North River Forest is a modest residential pocket of Stuart in Martin County, close to the Treasure Coast's beach corridor. There are no community amenities reflected in current listings, so value comes from location and the house itself.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 5 homes in North River Forest that have changed hands since 2006, built between 1962 and 1972 (median 1970), with a median living area of about 2,232 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.
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.
Who North River Forest is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a Stuart base near the Treasure Coast beaches without paying for community amenities
- Value-focused buyers willing to do close due diligence on a single property
- Buyers who prioritize the house and lot over shared facilities
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a pool, clubhouse, or gated entry as part of the package
- Buyers looking for a maintenance-included, amenity-driven lifestyle
- Buyers who need a fixed price ceiling and want uniform, predictable pricing across the neighborhood
The market around North River Forest
North River Forest is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34994, 144 homes are on the market and 17% are under contract — a slower corner of Stuart.
Across Martin County, 911 homes are active and 313 pending (26% under contract).
In ZIP 34994 (Stuart), 233 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $319K ($224/sq ft), up 5.7% year over year, with a median 68 days on market. Right now 50 active and 6 pending listings put supply at about 4.6 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 34994 housing market and the Martin County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not North River Forest specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The North River Forest buying strategy.
If we were buying in North River Forest 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 North River Forest.
A property-by-property market
Because no shared amenities appear in the MLS snapshot, there is no common-area story to anchor pricing — no pool, no gate, no recreation package pulling values in one direction. That puts every negotiation back on the individual home: its condition, its updates, its lot. Two houses on the same street can justify very different numbers.
The upside of that structure is transparency. You are not paying into overhead you may not use, and there is less of a community premium baked into the ask. The tradeoff is that due diligence on the specific property matters more here, and buyers should lean hard on a walkthrough and a disciplined read of comparable sales.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in North River Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this property-driven, the value is in reading each house honestly against its comparables — and telling you when the asking price outruns the condition. We know Stuart and the Martin County beach corridor, and we price and negotiate on the merits of the specific home rather than on a community story that isn't there.
North River Forest in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a North River Forest buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed North River Forest sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 15, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (6 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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Common questions about North River Forest
Where is North River Forest?
North River Forest is a community in Stuart, Martin County, Florida, ZIP 34994.
Are there homes for sale in North River Forest right now?
No active listings inside North River Forest at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does North River Forest have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for North River Forest in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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