Sarita Heights
Homes for Sale in Stuart, FL
All 688 homes for sale in Stuart, FL · median $422,000 · 138 homes for sale in 34996 · Martin County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 15 closed sales in Sarita Heights in Stuart, FL since 2001, the most recent in May 2025. Across Stuart as a whole, 162 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $485,000, 45 median days on market, with 652 homes for sale today. At that median and Martin County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,500 ($6,890 with the full homestead exemption).
Sarita Heights is a small pocket in Stuart where price is driven by the individual home, not by any shared amenity package. With no community facilities identified in the current MLS listings, what you pay for is the house itself — its condition, its lot, its updates — and the Martin County beaches-corridor location. Expect a wide spread between a dated property and a renovated one, because there's no HOA-backed uniformity holding values into a tight band.
The current snapshot shows no closings in the window we're measuring, which means recent sold comps are thin to nonexistent right now. For a buyer, that removes the easy anchor and puts the weight on active listings and off-market judgment. For a seller, it means pricing has to be built from the ground up rather than lifted from a fresh comp — worth doing carefully before you list.
Figures in this note are as of July 20, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Sarita HeightsHomes for Sale in Stuart, FL 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
Sarita Heights is a modest, low-density neighborhood in Stuart's beaches corridor of Martin County, where value comes from the house and the location rather than from community amenities.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 13 homes in Sarita Heights that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1972 and 1988 (median 1973), with a median living area of about 1,493 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.
County records show 10 qualified sales in Sarita Heights across 2024–2025 (7 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $405,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 Sarita Heights is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who prioritize the Stuart beaches-corridor location over community facilities
- Buyers comfortable renovating, where condition improvements translate into value
- Buyers who want to avoid HOA amenity costs and value freedom over uniformity
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a pool, clubhouse, or other on-site amenities
- Buyers who need a deep bench of recent comps before committing
- Buyers seeking a turnkey home with no appetite for condition-based pricing risk
The market around Sarita Heights
Sarita Heights is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34996, 190 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a steady corner of Stuart.
Across Martin County, 1,283 homes are active and 398 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 34996 (Stuart), 45 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $485K ($291/sq ft), down 2.6% year over year, with a median 66 days on market. Right now 12 active listings. See the live ZIP 34996 housing market and the Martin County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Sarita Heights specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Sarita Heights by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Sarita Heights subdivision: 12 homes on record; built 1972–1988; typical size about 1,536 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | $161,325 |
| 2014 | 1 | $111,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | $195,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | $315,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | $310,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | $524,900 |
Newest recorded sale: $524,900 on 2025-05-29.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
The Sarita Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sarita Heights 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 Sarita Heights.
A house-by-house market
Because no community amenities show up in the current listings, there's nothing pooling values here — no clubhouse, pool, or gated entry to standardize what a buyer is paying for. That makes condition and lot the whole story. Two homes on the same street can sit far apart on price purely on the strength of their updates, and that gap is where a sharp buyer or a well-prepped seller wins or loses.
The thin recent-sales picture reinforces the point. With no closings in the measured window, you can't lean on a comp to tell you what the neighborhood 'does.' You price and negotiate off the property in front of you, the active competition, and the broader Stuart beaches-corridor context — not off a formula.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sarita Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood with no recent closings and no amenity floor under values, generic pricing tools fail. We build a number from the actual condition of the home, the current active listings, and how the wider Stuart market is moving — then defend it in negotiation with facts rather than guesses. That groundwork matters more here than in a comp-rich subdivision.
Sarita Heights 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.
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| Location | Stuart, Martin County, FL · ZIP 34996 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 170 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1949–2021 (median 1972.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,337 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 78% |
Data as of September 20, 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, “Sarita Heights key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/sarita-heights, data as of September 20, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Sarita Heights, 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 Sarita Heights
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Sarita Heights, 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 3 miles west of Sarita Heights.
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 7 miles southwest of Sarita Heights, 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 8 miles southwest of Sarita Heights.
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 6 miles southwest of Sarita Heights.
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 11 miles south of Sarita Heights, 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 3 miles west of Sarita Heights.
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
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 34996)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (15 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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