Summerfield in Stuart

Summerfield

Gated golf community · Stuart, Martin County · ZIP 34997

A gated Stuart community by a public Tom Fazio course, with a low HOA.

GatedPublic Fazio golfLow HOA
Live Market Pulse
59/100
Momentum
Balanced Market
A built-out community of 500-plus homes on 275 acres, so the model, the lot, and condition drive value more than any headline figure.
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LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$526K
Median Price
3mo
Supply
69days
Avg DOM
Balanced
Seller Leverage
$285/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Summerfield is a gated Stuart community of 500-plus homes on 275 acres adjoining the public, Tom Fazio-designed Champions golf course, with a large clubhouse, tennis, and a notably low HOA. The read is the model and the lot: from coach homes to estate homes, an updated model on a good lot sets the spread, and the low dues and public golf keep carrying costs down. The golf and the central Stuart location are priced in; the deal turns on a comp read."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Summerfield market snapshot (as of June 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $526K ($285 per sq ft), with homes averaging 69 days on market and 3.0 months of supply, a balanced market. Based on 20 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Summerfield is a gated community in Stuart, ZIP 34997, of a little over 500 single-family homes on more than 275 acres adjoining the Champions golf course, in the heart of Stuart just south of Cove Road and west of Federal Highway.

Homes range from smaller two-bedroom coach homes around 1,500 square feet up to five-bedroom estate homes over 3,000 square feet, with named plans such as the Golf Villa, Hibiscus, Mahogany, Monterey, Oxford, Poinciana, Teakwood, Trinidad, and Yale. The Tom Fazio-designed course is open to the public with reasonable membership options, and the community has a large pool, a clubhouse with dining, a fitness center, and a six-court tennis club, at an HOA reported around $190 per month.

Because the homes share a vintage and the golf is public, the model, the lot, and condition are what move value, and the low HOA is a real edge. The golf and the location are priced in; the deal is made on an honest read of a specific home's updates and lot, with the number anchored to comparable sales.

Best for

  • Buyers who want gated golf-course living with a low HOA
  • Buyers who value a public Tom Fazio course with no mandatory membership
  • Buyers who want a clubhouse, pool, and tennis in central Stuart
  • Anyone prioritizing reasonable carrying costs and amenities

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a private members-only club
  • Those who want a no-HOA or acreage property
  • Buyers who want new construction with a warranty
  • Anyone who wants a waterfront or downtown position

How Summerfield is performing right now

59/100
momentum
Balanced Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
3Months of supplytight
78Median days on marketdays
1 : 5Under contract vs for salestrong demand
20Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+13%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 13, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Summerfield listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Summerfield

Live MLS inventory for Summerfield. 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.

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The Club & Membership

15-Second Take
  • Optional, member-owned club, separate from the POA
  • ~$30M renovation underway, 2026 to 2028
  • 18-hole course, clubhouse, pool, 10 clay courts
  • Strong value vs Ponte Vedra clubs
  • Budget the membership separately from the home

Summerfield is a gated Stuart community on 275 acres adjoining the public, Tom Fazio-designed Champions golf course, with a large pool, a clubhouse with dining, a fitness center, and a six-court tennis club, at a low HOA. Confirm the current dues, what they cover, the one-time capital contribution at closing, and reserves for a specific home.

The takeaway

Gated golf living in the heart of Stuart with a low HOA and the beach close by is the draw.

Downtown Stuart~10 min · ~5 miles
Interstate 95~12 min · ~6 miles
Stuart Beach~15 min · ~7 miles
Florida's Turnpike~15 min · ~8 miles
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)~50 min · ~40 miles

Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact departure point.

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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
Summerfield (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

Summerfield 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 Summerfield address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at Summerfield: the public Fazio golf, the low HOA, and the gated central Stuart location. Each item below is sourced or clearly hedged.

Recent Developments in Summerfield

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

Net OutlookBullishThe public golf and low HOA point steady to up. The watch item is the update cycle on the established homes.

Public Tom Fazio golf course

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A respected public course with no mandatory membership broadens the buyer pool and supports demand.

Low HOA

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A reported HOA near $190 per month is low for a gated golf community, a real carrying-cost edge.

Gated, central Stuart location

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

A gated community in the heart of Stuart near the beach keeps demand steady.

Range of home models

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

From coach homes to estates, the model sets the tier; comp within the right plan.

Capital contribution at closing

Ongoing
NeutralMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A one-time capital contribution is due at closing; confirm the amount.

Established housing stock

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Homes are at the update stage; budget kitchens, baths, and systems before judging a list price.

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 Summerfield, 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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  1. June 2026
    Community

    Gated public-golf community in Stuart

    Summerfield remains a gated Stuart community of 500-plus homes on 275 acres adjoining a public Tom Fazio course, with a clubhouse, pool, and tennis at a low HOA. Why it matters: The public golf and low HOA are the value; the model, lot, and condition set a specific home's number. 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.

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

1

Read condition and comps first. In Summerfield, the home's condition and exact location set the number, so price the work honestly before you judge any list price.

2

Confirm the carrying costs. Summerfield has a low HOA reported around $190 per month plus a one-time capital contribution at closing, so confirm both. Verify what is owed and what it covers for a specific home.

3

Match the home to recent comparable sales, not a portal estimate, then structure the offer around its true condition.

4

Verify the schools by address with the school district, since assignment is by address and can change.

5

Use your own representation. The listing agent works for the seller; on a purchase here, having someone in your corner is the highest-leverage decision you make.

Best Buy
An updated home on a golf or lake lot matched honestly to comps
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting updates, or overlooking the capital contribution at closing
Best Lot
Golf and lake lots over interior lots
Smart Timing
Confirm dues, the capital contribution, and reserves before you offer
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

Summerfield is a gated Stuart community on 275 acres adjoining the public, Tom Fazio-designed Champions golf course, with a large pool, a clubhouse with dining, a fitness center, and a six-court tennis club, at a low HOA. Confirm the current dues, what they cover, the one-time capital contribution at closing, and reserves for a specific home.

The takeaway

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

The Coach Home
$373K to $505K

A smaller two-bedroom coach home, the entry. Confirm condition and the dues.

Lowest entry
The Single-Family Core
$505K to $574K

An updated single-family home on a good lot, the heart of the market here.

Most inventory
The Estate or Golf View
$574K to $1000K

A larger estate home or one on a golf or lake lot, the top of the community.

Strongest resale

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

$373K to $505K
The Coach Home
A smaller two-bedroom coach home, the entry. Confirm condition and the dues.
$505K to $574K
The Single-Family Core
An updated single-family home on a good lot, the heart of the market here.
$574K to $1000K
The Estate or Golf View
A larger estate home or one on a golf or lake lot, the top of the community.

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

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Golf and lake lots resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
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.

Public Tom Fazio golfStrong
Low HOAStrong
Gated, central Stuart locationPositive
Range of home modelsPositive
Established update cycleManage it

Momentum analysis based on the no-CDD structure, central location, built-out lot scarcity, the funded club plan, and the all-resale 1990s housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated golf or lake home priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest estate often pay estate prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Summerfield

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Ignoring the optional club cost
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

In an all-resale, seven-figure, renovation-driven market, the same five mistakes cost buyers the most. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The public golf and low HOA are the value. The deal is won or lost on the model, the lot, and condition.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.4B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.5/10
Renovation Risk6.4/10
Location Efficiency8.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.4/10
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.

Why our read on Summerfield 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.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

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
GolfLake / 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
  • Golf and lake lots hold value
  • The model sets the tier
  • Low HOA is a carrying-cost edge
  • Condition is the biggest swing here
  • Confirm dues and the capital contribution

In a gated golf community of similar-vintage homes, the lot and the model are the durable differentiators, and the public-golf, low-HOA structure keeps carrying costs down. Golf and lake lots hold value best. Read the lot and the model first, then price the condition against recent comparable sales.

Summerfield in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want gated golf-course living with a low HOA.
Biggest advantageA public Tom Fazio course with no mandatory membership and a low HOA.
Biggest riskRenovation on an established home, or overlooking the capital contribution.
Sweet spotAn updated home on a golf or lake lot matched to comps.
Avoid ifYou want a private members-only club or no HOA.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Gated, public Fazio golf
  • 500-plus homes on 275 acres
  • Low HOA reported ~$190/mo
  • Pool, clubhouse, 6-court tennis
  • Confirm dues and capital contribution

Reported around $190 per month, with a one-time capital contribution at closing equal to one quarterly payment (confirm the current amount and what it covers for a specific home).

Gated access, common areas, and the pool, clubhouse, fitness, and tennis amenities; the golf course is public with reasonable membership options.

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.

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 Summerfield, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Florida Club, 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 Summerfield home worth?

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See the full Summerfield home value & selling guide, recent comps, fees, and 2026 timing →

Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Summerfield 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.

Summerfield Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Summerfield is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,099,999, and homes go under contract in about 68 days.

2.2
Months supply
$1,099,999
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$321
Per sqft
68
Days on mkt
7/6/39
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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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

Is Summerfield gated?
Yes. The residential section is a secured gated community in the heart of Stuart.
Is golf membership mandatory at Summerfield?
No. The Tom Fazio-designed Champions course is open to the public with reasonable membership options, so membership is not required to own a home.
What are the HOA fees at Summerfield?
Reported around $190 per month, with a one-time capital contribution at closing equal to one quarterly payment. Confirm the current amount for a specific home.
What amenities does Summerfield have?
A large community pool, a clubhouse with dining and entertainment, a fitness center, and a six-court tennis club, plus the public golf course.
What size are the homes?
From smaller two-bedroom coach homes around 1,500 square feet up to five-bedroom estate homes over 3,000 square feet, with named plans.
Where is Summerfield?
In the heart of Stuart, ZIP 34997, just south of Cove Road and west of Federal Highway.
What schools serve Summerfield?
It is served by the Martin County School District. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the current zoning with the district.
Is Summerfield pet-friendly?
Yes, it is a pet-friendly community, and rentals are permitted with some restrictions. Confirm the current pet and leasing rules for a specific home.
What is the price range?
The homes share a vintage, so the model, the lot, and condition drive the spread. The right read is a comparable-sales analysis on a specific home rather than an average.
Is Summerfield a good investment?
Gated golf-course living with a low HOA and public golf supports resale. The model and the lot drive the outcome; this is not a guarantee of future value.
Can I rent out a home at Summerfield?
Rentals are permitted with some restrictions set by the HOA. Confirm the current leasing rules before counting on rental use.
Should I use the listing agent to buy here?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Your own representation to read the dues, the lot, and true comps is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Buyers who want gated golf-course living with a low HOAExcellent fit
Buyers who value a public Tom Fazio course with no mandatory membershipExcellent fit
Buyers who want a clubhouse, pool, and tennis in central StuartExcellent fit
Anyone prioritizing reasonable carrying costs and amenitiesExcellent fit
Buyers who will read the model, the lot, and condition honestlyExcellent fit
Buyers who want a private members-only clubProbably not
Those who want a no-HOA or acreage propertyProbably not
Buyers who want new construction with a warrantyProbably not
Anyone who wants a waterfront or downtown positionProbably not
Buyers who dislike community rules and approvalsProbably not

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Summerfield median home price history from 2012 to 2026, chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in Summerfield, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
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