Pinecrest Lakes

Established 1988 · Jensen Beach · Martin County

Jensen Beach's oversized-lot community, single-family homes on 0.4-to-2-acre lots amid stocked lakes and preserves with an Old Florida feel.

Oversized lots, 0.4 to 2 acresStocked lakes, preserves, trailsVery low HOA, not gated

Live Market Pulse

64/100
Momentum

Balanced 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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Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

Built fromLive BeachesMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS

$685K

Median Price

1.1mo

Supply

10days

Avg DOM

Balanced

Seller Leverage

$311/sf

Median $/Sqft

n/a

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Pinecrest Lakes is an oversized-lot community in Jensen Beach, 563 single-family homes from 1981 onward on lots ranging from about 0.4 to 2 acres amid stocked lakes and preserves, with an Old Florida feel, a very low HOA, and no gate. The read is lot plus condition plus position: the lot size and any lake or preserve frontage, and an honest read of a home that could be original or updated drive value, with the large lots, the natural setting, and the Jensen Beach location as the draw. The lots and setting are the durable draw; the lot, the condition, and position are the deal. Confirm the lot, condition, and any water frontage before you write."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Pinecrest Lakes market snapshot (as of June 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $685K ($311 per sq ft), with homes averaging 10 days on market and 1.1 months of supply, a balanced market (limited data). Based on 11 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Pinecrest Lakes is a single-family community on the south side of Jensen Beach Boulevard in Jensen Beach, Martin County, of 563 one- and two-story homes dating from 1981 onward, from about 1,400 to more than 4,600 square feet.

The community is known for winding streets, a park-like setting, and an Old Florida ambiance, with most homes on oversized lots ranging from about 0.4 to 2 acres. The lot size, the home's condition, and any lake or preserve frontage are the value drivers.

Amenities are natural and low-key: fish-stocked lakes and preserve areas, some homes with private fishing docks, a private island reached by a boardwalk, walking trails, two tennis courts, multipurpose fields, and a playground. The HOA is very low, and the community is not gated.

Diligence is the diligence of an oversized-lot 1980s-onward community: confirm the lot size and any lake or preserve frontage, the low HOA terms, the flood zone and insurance for low-lying or waterfront lots, and the home's age and systems. Price by lot, condition, and position, not by the community name, because the stock and lots vary widely.

Quick Match

Who Pinecrest Lakes is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want an oversized lot and a natural, park-like setting in Jensen Beach
Buyers who value stocked lakes, preserves, and trails with a very low HOA
Buyers comfortable with a non-gated community and a home they may update
Buyers who want a quiet, private setting close to Jensen Beach and the Treasure Coast

Probably not for

Buyers who want a guard-gated community with resort amenities or new construction
Buyers who want a low-maintenance small lot or a condo
Buyers who want a coastal-walkable address
Buyers unwilling to confirm the lot, HOA, and home condition for the specific property

Market Pulse

How Pinecrest Lakes is performing right now

64/100
momentum

Balanced Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

1.1Months of supplytight

10Median days on marketdays

1 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand

11Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

-10%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 Pinecrest Lakes listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare or Jensen Beach. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now1 : 1active : pending

For sale1

Pending1

Sold 12mo11

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Pinecrest Lakes

Live MLS inventory for Pinecrest Lakes. 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.

441 Ne Town Terrace home for sale in Pinecrest Lakes

Active · 10 daysTop listing

$879,000

4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,156 sqft · built 1984

441 Ne Town Terrace, Jensen Beach, 34957

Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value

Listed by Paradise Real Estate Intl

2263 Ne Marlberry Lane home for sale in Pinecrest Lakes

Pending · 3 days

$732,900

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,169 sqft · built 1994

2263 Ne Marlberry Lane, Jensen Beach, 34957

Strong resaleRenovatedLakefront

Listed by 4% Listing Realty LLC

Active and pending Pinecrest Lakes listings as of 2026-06-15, priced high to low. 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.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

Pinecrest Lakes on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from BeachesMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

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

Drive times from Pinecrest Lakes. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Jensen Beach Boulevard~2 to 5 min · main corridor; approximate

Downtown Jensen Beach~5 to 10 min · shops and dining

Interstate 95 / Florida's Turnpike~10 to 15 min · west

Jensen Beach / Hutchinson Island beaches~10 to 15 min · east to the coast

Downtown Stuart~15 min · south

Palm Beach International (PBI)~60 to 70 min · south via I-95

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

Nearby Communities

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Sabal PointeJensen Beach, FL · 1.3 mi

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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

Pinecrest Lakes (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

Pinecrest Lakes 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 Pinecrest Lakes address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at Pinecrest Lakes, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Pinecrest Lakes

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishIn an oversized-lot 1980s-onward community, value turns on the lot, the condition, and any lake or preserve frontage, with the large lots, the natural setting, and the very low HOA as durable draws. The near-term factors are roof age and insurance and any flood on low-lying lots.

Oversized lots and a natural, park-like setting

BullishLots from about 0.4 to 2 acres amid stocked lakes and preserves with a very low HOA are scarce in the area and support demand from buyers wanting space. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community-wide

Oversized lots and a natural, park-like setting

1980s-onward stock of varying condition

NeutralHomes from 1981 onward mean condition and the cost of modernization vary; roofs and systems on older homes are at or past replacement windows. impact

SignificanceRadius: Lot-specific

1980s-onward stock of varying condition

Low HOA and large private lots

BullishA very low HOA and oversized lots support durable demand from buyers who want space and privacy, with value turning on the lot and the home's condition. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Low HOA and large private lots

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 Pinecrest Lakes, 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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2026
Community
Profiled as an oversized-lot Jensen Beach community
Pinecrest Lakes is described as a non-gated Jensen Beach community of 563 single-family homes from 1981 onward, from about 1,400 to more than 4,600 square feet on lots of about 0.4 to 2 acres, with winding streets, an Old Florida feel, fish-stocked lakes, preserves, a private island by boardwalk, trails, tennis, and a very low HOA. Why it matters: The lot, the condition, and any water frontage define the purchase. Confirm the lot, HOA, and the home's age, then comp by lot and condition. 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.

The Strategy

The Pinecrest Lakes buying strategy.

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

Read the lot and any water frontage. The lot size, from about 0.4 to 2 acres, and any lake or preserve frontage set the value.

Confirm the home's age and condition. Inspect roof and systems by the home's actual age, since the stock spans 1981 onward.

Confirm the low HOA. Verify the dues and what they cover in writing.

Quote insurance and any flood. For low-lying or lake-adjacent lots, confirm the flood zone and quote insurance early.

Comp by lot and condition. Match the home to recent closed sales with a similar lot size and condition, not to a community average.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

An updated home on a large lot with lake or preserve frontage, the low HOA confirmed, priced to recent comparable sales of similar lots.

Biggest Risk

Underbudgeting the roof and systems on an older home, or overlooking flood on a lake-adjacent lot.

Best Lot

Larger lots and lake or preserve frontage carry premiums; smaller or interior lots trade lower.

Smart Timing

Demand for oversized lots in Jensen Beach stays steady, so a prepared buyer who reads the lot and condition competes well.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

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

Pinecrest Lakes is a non-gated single-family community on the south side of Jensen Beach Boulevard in Jensen Beach, Martin County (ZIP 34957), of 563 one- and two-story homes from 1981 onward, from about 1,400 to more than 4,600 square feet on oversized lots of about 0.4 to 2 acres, with fish-stocked lakes, preserves, a private island by boardwalk, trails, two tennis courts, fields, and a very low HOA. The community is in the Martin County School District; assignments are set by address, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.

Pinecrest Lakes Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Pinecrest Lakes.

The takeaway

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

Here are the broad resale bands in Pinecrest Lakes today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: smaller-lot or original homes

$500K to $650K

The smaller-lot or original-condition homes. The door into an oversized-lot community; price the roof, systems, and modernization.

Lowest entry

Core: updated homes on large lots

$650K to $763K

Renovated homes on the larger lots, some with lake or preserve frontage. The core of the market, where lot, condition, and position separate similar homes.

Most inventory

High: large homes on two-acre lakefront lots

$763K to $1.10M

The largest, fully updated homes on the biggest lakefront or preserve lots. The top of the community, priced on lot, position, and finish.

Strongest resale

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

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$685K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$500K to $650K

Entry: smaller-lot or original homes

The smaller-lot or original-condition homes. The door into an oversized-lot community; price the roof, systems, and modernization.

$650K to $763K

Core: updated homes on large lots

Renovated homes on the larger lots, some with lake or preserve frontage. The core of the market, where lot, condition, and position separate similar homes.

$763K to $1.10M

High: large homes on two-acre lakefront lots

The largest, fully updated homes on the biggest lakefront or preserve lots. The top of the community, priced on lot, position, and finish.

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

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Pinecrest Lakes, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

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

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Updated homes ask about 21% more per square foot than original-condition homes, and they tend to sell faster. In an all-resale market, condition is the single biggest swing in value, which is why reading the renovation math is the whole game.

Asking price per square foot

Renovated$338

Original$279

Median days on market

Renovated3

Original10

From current Pinecrest Lakes listings (renovated 1, original 1); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

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.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Pinecrest Lakes holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

No CDD on the tax billStrong

Central Jensen Beach 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.

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 Pinecrest Lakes

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.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The oversized lots, the stocked lakes and preserves, the Old Florida feel, and the very low HOA are priced into every Pinecrest Lakes listing. The deal is in the lot, the condition, and any water frontage, not the community name.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

8.3A- · Buy Score

Resale Strength8.2/10

Renovation Risk5.0/10

Location Efficiency8.4/10

Long-Term Defensibility8.2/10

Carrying Cost Advantage8.2/10

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.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Pinecrest Lakes 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.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

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

Larger lots and lake or preserve frontage carry the premiums here.
Smaller or interior lots trade lower.
The home's condition shapes value alongside the lot.

In an oversized-lot community, value turns on the lot, the condition, and any water. Larger lots, up to two acres, and lake or preserve frontage command premiums, while smaller or interior lots and original-condition homes trade lower for good reason. Because the stock spans 1981 onward, compare a home against recent closed sales with a similar lot size and condition, then price the roof and systems against it.

The 15-Second Verdict

Pinecrest Lakes in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an oversized lot and a natural, park-like setting with a very low HOA in Jensen Beach.

Strong onLots and setting: 0.4-to-2-acre lots amid stocked lakes and preserves, with trails, tennis, a private island, and a very low HOA.

WatchRoof age and insurance and any flood on low-lying lots, the home's condition, and the lot you are paying for in a non-gated community.

Not forBuyers who want a guard-gated resort community or new construction, a low-maintenance small lot or condo, or a coastal-walkable address.

The edgeReading the lot size and any water frontage and pricing the home's true age lets a prepared buyer value the space correctly.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

The HOA is very low and funds natural and recreational amenities.
The community is not gated.
Insurance and upkeep, not dues, are the main carrying costs.

Pinecrest Lakes carries a very low HOA covering the community's natural amenities and common areas. Confirm the current dues and what they cover before you offer; carrying cost centers on taxes, insurance, and upkeep rather than dues.

The low dues generally fund the stocked lakes and preserve areas, the private island and boardwalk, trails, tennis courts, fields, and the playground; confirm the exact inclusions with the association.

There is no clubhouse or equity club; amenities are natural and recreational: fish-stocked lakes, preserves, a private island by boardwalk, walking trails, two tennis courts, multipurpose fields, and a playground. The setting defines the lifestyle.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Pinecrest Lakes buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxMartin County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Pinecrest Lakes.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

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.

Selling in Pinecrest Lakes

Thinking of selling in Pinecrest Lakes?

Your buyer is comparing on lot and setting, so sell the specifics: the lot size, any lake or preserve frontage, the home's updates and roof age, and the natural amenities with a very low HOA.

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 Pinecrest Lakes, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Pinecrest Lakes, 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 Pinecrest Lakes home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Pinecrest Lakes 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.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Pinecrest Lakes 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.

Pinecrest Lakes Market Scorecard

Balanced Market (limited data)

Pinecrest Lakes is currently a balanced market (limited data). About 1.1 months of supply, a median asking price of $879,000, and homes go under contract in about 10 days.

1.1

Months supply

$879,000

Median list

$685,000

Median sold

$311

Per sqft

Days on mkt

1/1/11

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 34957 ZIP is $417,034, about 27.8% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

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 Pinecrest Lakes located?

On the south side of Jensen Beach Boulevard in Jensen Beach, Martin County, Florida (ZIP 34957), about 10 to 15 minutes from the beaches and I-95, and 15 minutes from downtown Stuart.

What kinds of homes are in Pinecrest Lakes?

563 one- and two-story single-family homes from 1981 onward, from about 1,400 to more than 4,600 square feet, most on oversized lots of about 0.4 to 2 acres. The lot, condition, and any water frontage drive value.

Is Pinecrest Lakes gated?

No. Pinecrest Lakes is not gated, but it has winding streets, a park-like setting, and a strong community feel with natural and recreational amenities.

How large are the lots in Pinecrest Lakes?

Most homes sit on oversized lots ranging from about 0.4 to 2 acres, unusually large for the area, which is a defining draw alongside the lakes and preserves.

What amenities does Pinecrest Lakes offer?

Fish-stocked lakes and preserve areas, some homes with private fishing docks, a private island reached by a boardwalk, walking trails, two tennis courts, multipurpose fields, and a children's playground.

What is the Pinecrest Lakes HOA fee?

The HOA is very low, funding the natural and recreational amenities and common areas. Confirm the current dues and what they cover before you offer.

What schools serve Pinecrest Lakes?

The community is in the Martin County School District. Assignments are set by address and can change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district before relying on it.

How much do homes here cost?

Pricing is driven by the lot size, any lake or preserve frontage, the home's size, and condition. Treat any reported figures as third-party context and confirm current pricing with a comparable-sales analysis of similar lots.

Is there flood risk at Pinecrest Lakes?

Low-lying or lake-adjacent lots can carry flood and insurance considerations that vary by lot and elevation. Confirm the flood zone and quote insurance early for the specific home.

What should I check on a home here?

The lot size and any water frontage, the roof and systems by the home's age, and insurance, since the stock spans 1981 onward. Inspect by system age and price any modernization.

What should I verify before buying in Pinecrest Lakes?

The lot size and any lake or preserve frontage, the low HOA terms, the flood zone and insurance, and the home's age and condition.

Do I need my own agent to buy in Pinecrest Lakes?

Yes. The listing agent works for the seller. Your own agent reads the lot and any water frontage, assesses the home's age and condition, quotes insurance, and comps by lot so you do not overpay.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Pinecrest Lakes?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want an oversized lot and a natural, park-like setting in Jensen BeachExcellent fit

You value stocked lakes, preserves, and trails with a very low HOAExcellent fit

You are comfortable with a non-gated community and a home you may updateExcellent fit

You want a quiet, private, park-like setting near Jensen BeachExcellent fit

You will confirm the lot, HOA, and condition for the specific homeExcellent fit

You want a guard-gated community with resort amenities or new constructionProbably not

You want a low-maintenance small lot or a condoProbably not

You want a coastal-walkable addressProbably not

You want a coastal-walkable beach addressProbably not

You are unwilling to budget for updating an older homeProbably not

Get the inside read on Pinecrest Lakes

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Pinecrest Lakes

The 60-Second Overview

Who Pinecrest Lakes is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Pinecrest Lakes is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Pinecrest Lakes

Pinecrest Lakes on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Pinecrest Lakes

Oversized lots and a natural, park-like setting

1980s-onward stock of varying condition

Low HOA and large private lots

Profiled as an oversized-lot Jensen Beach community

The Pinecrest Lakes buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Pinecrest Lakes.

What ~$685K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Pinecrest Lakes holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Pinecrest Lakes

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Pinecrest Lakes is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Pinecrest Lakes in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Pinecrest Lakes buy.

Thinking of selling in Pinecrest Lakes?

In Pinecrest Lakes, condition and view decide your number

What is your Pinecrest Lakes home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Pinecrest Lakes Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Pinecrest Lakes?

Get the inside read on Pinecrest Lakes

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