Stuart West
Homes for Sale in Palm City, FL
All 314 homes for sale in Palm City, FL · median $649,000 · 302 homes for sale in 34990 · Martin County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of November 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Stuart West Ph Iii in Palm City, FL, the most recent in April 2026. Across Palm City as a whole, 104 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $800,000, 82 median days on market, with 300 homes for sale today. At that median and Martin County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $12,380 ($11,760 with the full homestead exemption).
Stuart West Ph III in Palm City is a case where the number that matters most isn't on the sheet — because the sheet is thin. With no median or inventory figures to anchor a read, price here is going to be driven by the individual property: lot, condition, and how a given home stacks up against its neighbors. That puts more weight on the walk-through and the comps than on any headline stat.
For a buyer, that means come prepared to underwrite each listing on its own merits rather than a community-wide benchmark. For a seller, it means the story you tell about your specific home — the improvements, the acreage, the condition — is what sets your price, not a tide that lifts everything. This is a market you negotiate one property at a time.
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 Stuart WestHomes for Sale in Palm City, 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
Stuart West Ph III sits in Palm City, in Martin County — a western Palm City address with the acreage-oriented, low-density character that part of the county is known for, and no shared community amenities identified in current listings.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 122 homes in Stuart West that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1984 and 2023 (median 1999), with a median living area of about 3,208 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-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 Stuart West is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting western Palm City who value acreage and low density over shared facilities
- Buyers comfortable underwriting a home on its own condition and comps rather than a community average
- Sellers with a well-improved home who want a property-specific pricing strategy
Probably not for
- Buyers who want an amenity-rich community with a pool or clubhouse
- Buyers who need a clear median or price range to feel anchored before offering
- Buyers looking for a dense, walkable setting rather than a spread-out Palm City address
The market around Stuart West
Stuart West is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34990, 412 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Palm City.
Across Martin County, 1,283 homes are active and 398 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 34990 (Palm City), 104 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $800K ($273/sq ft), down 8.4% year over year, with a median 82 days on market. Right now 22 active and 4 pending listings put supply at about 2.5 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 34990 housing market and the Martin County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Stuart West specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Stuart West buying strategy.
If we were buying in Stuart West 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 Stuart West.
A market read one property at a time
The current MLS snapshot surfaces no community amenities here — no pool, clubhouse, or shared facilities in the record. Read that as a place where value lives in the individual parcel and the home itself, not in an amenity package. In practice, that tends to reward well-kept properties and land, and it means your dues and shared-cost picture should be confirmed listing by listing rather than assumed.
Because the price data available is qualitative rather than a clean median, treat any single listing's asking price as a starting hypothesis. The condition spread in a community like this can be wide, and that spread — not a neighborhood average — is what a smart offer or list strategy is built on. Do the comparable work before you commit to a number.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Stuart West. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
When the public data is thin, local legwork is the edge. We work Martin County and western Palm City directly, so instead of leaning on a community-wide average that doesn't exist for Stuart West Ph III, we build your read from the actual comparable sales and the condition of each home. That's how you price a listing correctly or make an offer you won't regret.
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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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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2026 (1 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.
Recent Developments in Stuart West Ph Iii
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Stuart West Ph Iii, 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 northwest of Stuart West Ph Iii.
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 west of Stuart West Ph Iii, 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 7 miles southwest of Stuart West Ph Iii.
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 5 miles west of Stuart West Ph Iii.
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 9 miles south of Stuart West Ph Iii, 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 Stuart West Ph Iii.
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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Common questions about Stuart West
Where is Stuart West?
Stuart West is a community in Palm City, Martin County, Florida, ZIP 34990.
Are there homes for sale in Stuart West right now?
No active listings inside Stuart West at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Stuart West have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Stuart West 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.
