Sunset Trace
at Martin Downs

Established 1988 · Palm City · Martin County

A guard-gated townhome and villa community in Palm City's Martin Downs area, with a maintenance-inclusive HOA and a central Martin County location.

Guard-gatedMaintenance-inclusive HOACentral Palm City

Live Market Pulse

57/100
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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Built fromLive BeachesMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS

$222K

Median Price

3mo

Supply

100days

Avg DOM

Balanced

Seller Leverage

$180/sf

Median $/Sqft

-6%

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Sunset Trace is a guard-gated community of roughly 500 attached townhome and villa residences in the Martin Downs area of Palm City, originally developed by DiVosta. The buy here is about the maintenance-inclusive HOA and the unit's condition and position, not a wide range of detached estate homes. The HOA reportedly covers exterior and hurricane insurance, basic cable, lawn care, pest control, and gated security, which makes confirming the current dues and what they include the central read. Floor plans run roughly from a two-bedroom near 1,236 square feet to a three-bedroom near 1,788 square feet, so condition, the recorded floor plan, and the position within the community drive value. Confirm the dues, the reserve and any pending assessment, and the specifics for a given residence, because the central Palm City location and the bundled maintenance are the durable draws."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Sunset Trace at Martin Downs market snapshot (as of June 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $222K ($180 per sq ft), with homes averaging 100 days on market and 3.0 months of supply, a balanced market (limited data). Based on 12 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Sunset Trace at Martin Downs is a guard-gated community of roughly 500 attached townhome and villa residences in Palm City, Martin County (ZIP 34990), originally developed by DiVosta near the Martin Downs Golf Club.

Homes are attached two and three-bedroom plans, reported from about 1,236 square feet to about 1,788 square feet, including DiVosta quad and Stamford-style layouts; confirm the recorded plan and square footage for a specific residence.

The community is governed by a homeowners association. Reported dues were around 476 dollars per month as of mid-2024, said to include exterior and hurricane insurance, basic cable, lawn and landscaping, pest control, and gated security; confirm the current dues and exactly what they cover for a specific home.

Amenities reported include a clubhouse, pool, spa, tennis and pickleball courts, a basketball court, shuffleboard, picnic and barbecue areas, a park, a playground, and walking trails. Value turns on the unit's condition and position; confirm the specifics for a given home.

Quick Match

Who Sunset Trace is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a guard-gated, maintenance-inclusive townhome or villa in Palm City
Buyers who value a bundled HOA that reportedly covers insurance, cable, and lawn care
Buyers who want a central Martin County location near the Turnpike
Buyers comfortable confirming the dues and reading the unit's condition

Probably not for

Buyers who want a large detached single-family home on its own lot
Buyers who want a low or no-HOA structure
Buyers who want new construction or a waterfront estate
Buyers unwilling to confirm the HOA dues, reserves, and any assessment

Market Pulse

How Sunset Trace is performing right now

57/100
momentum

Balanced Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

3Months of supplytight

93Median days on marketdays

1 : 3Under contract vs for salestrong demand

12Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

-6%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 Sunset Trace 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 Palm City. 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 now3 : 1active : pending

For sale3

Pending1

Sold 12mo12

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 Sunset Trace at Martin Downs buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Sunset Trace

Live MLS inventory for Sunset Trace at Martin Downs. 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.

3100 Sw Sunset Trace Circle home for sale in Sunset Trace at Martin Downs

Active · 93 daysTop listing

$275,000

2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,236 sqft · built 1984

3100 Sw Sunset Trace Circle, Palm City, 34990

Renovated

Listed by Compass Florida LLC

3467 Sw Sunset Trace Circle #3467 home for sale in Sunset Trace at Martin Downs

Active · 176 days

$215,000

2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,374 sqft · built 1988

3467 Sw Sunset Trace Circle #3467, Palm City, 34990

RenovatedBest valuePool

Listed by The Brokerage Treasure Coast

3573 Sw Sunset Trace Circle home for sale in Sunset Trace at Martin Downs

Active · 31 days

$210,000

2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,236 sqft · built 1984

3573 Sw Sunset Trace Circle, Palm City, 34990

Strong resaleRenovatedBest value

Listed by Keller Williams Realty of PSL

2930 Sw Sunset Trace Circle home for sale in Sunset Trace at Martin Downs

Pending · 60 days

$200,000

2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,236 sqft · built 1984

2930 Sw Sunset Trace Circle, Palm City, 34990

RenovatedBest value

Listed by RE/MAX of Stuart

Active and pending Sunset Trace 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

Sunset Trace 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 Sunset Trace. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Florida's Turnpike (Martin Downs Blvd)~5 to 10 min · approximate, varies with traffic

Downtown Stuart~12 to 18 min · east

Atlantic Ocean and Stuart beaches~15 to 20 min · east

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital (Stuart)~12 to 18 min · Stuart

Treasure Coast Square mall (Jensen Beach)~15 to 20 min · north

I-95 (Kanner Hwy or Martin Downs)~10 to 15 min · interstate access

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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HeronwoodPalm City, FL · 0.5 mi

IslesworthPalm City, FL · 0.7 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

Sunset Trace (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

Sunset Trace 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 Sunset Trace address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Sunset Trace, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Sunset Trace at Martin Downs

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is steady demand for guard-gated, maintenance-inclusive townhomes in central Palm City, where the bundled HOA and the unit's condition drive value. The watch items are the current dues, the reserve funding, and any insurance-driven assessment, given that the HOA reportedly carries the exterior and hurricane insurance.

Guard-gated, maintenance-inclusive HOA

BullishA guard gate plus an HOA that reportedly bundles exterior and hurricane insurance, cable, lawn, and pest support steady demand from buyers who want a lock-and-leave home. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Guard-gated, maintenance-inclusive HOA

Central Palm City, Martin County location

BullishProximity to the Turnpike, Stuart, and the Atlantic beaches in an A-rated Martin County school district supports the community's convenience. impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Central Palm City, Martin County location

Insurance and reserves to confirm

NeutralBecause the HOA reportedly carries the building and hurricane insurance, the dues, reserve funding, and any assessment are the items to confirm for a specific home. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Insurance and reserves to confirm

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 Sunset Trace at Martin Downs, 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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June 2024
Fees
Reported HOA dues and inclusions for Sunset Trace
Community real-estate guides reported Sunset Trace HOA dues around 476 dollars per month as of June 2024, said to include exterior and hurricane insurance, basic cable, lawn and landscaping, pest control, and security, for roughly 500 DiVosta townhome residences. Why it matters: Because the HOA reportedly bundles the insurance and maintenance, confirm the current dues, the reserve study, and any pending assessment for a specific residence. 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 Sunset Trace buying strategy.

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

Confirm the current dues and inclusions. Verify the monthly HOA, whether it still bundles exterior and hurricane insurance, cable, lawn, and pest, and the reserve funding.

Read the unit's condition. Confirm the roof, systems, and any updates on an attached townhome, and budget accordingly.

Check the floor plan and position. Confirm the recorded plan, square footage, and where the unit sits within the community.

Ask about assessments. Because the HOA reportedly carries the building and hurricane insurance, confirm any pending or recent special assessment.

Verify the school zoning by address. Confirm the exact assignment with the Martin County School District for a specific home.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

An updated, well-kept townhome on a good interior position, with the current dues and reserves confirmed.

Biggest Risk

Underbudgeting renovation, or misjudging the dues, reserves, or an insurance-driven assessment.

Best Lot

Better-positioned, updated units hold value over dated ones backing to busier areas.

Smart Timing

Demand is steady for the gated, maintenance-inclusive structure; condition and the dues matter more than timing.

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

Sunset Trace at Martin Downs is a guard-gated community of roughly 500 attached townhome and villa residences in the Martin Downs area of Palm City, Martin County, originally developed by DiVosta with quad and Stamford-style layouts. The legal plat name carries the Martin Downs lineage, but the community is marketed as Sunset Trace. The homeowners association reportedly bundles exterior and hurricane insurance, basic cable, lawn care, pest control, and gated security, with reported dues around 476 dollars per month as of mid-2024. This guide reflects the community's general character; value turns on the unit's condition and position, so confirm the current dues and inclusions, the reserve funding, any assessment, the recorded floor plan, flood considerations, and the school assignment by address for a specific home before relying on them.

Sunset Trace Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Sunset Trace.

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 Sunset Trace today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: original two-bedroom plans

$150K to $200K

Older or smaller two-bedroom townhomes, the more attainable way in. The cost to update drives value.

Lowest entry

Core: updated townhomes

$200K to $250K

Renovated two and three-bedroom plans with newer kitchens, baths, and systems, the heart of the community. Condition sets where these land.

Most inventory

High: larger updated plans

$250K to $300K

Larger or fully updated three-bedroom plans on the better positions, the top of the local range. Move-in condition drives the premium.

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 ~$222K buys here.

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

$150K to $200K

Entry: original two-bedroom plans

Older or smaller two-bedroom townhomes, the more attainable way in. The cost to update drives value.

$200K to $250K

Core: updated townhomes

Renovated two and three-bedroom plans with newer kitchens, baths, and systems, the heart of the community. Condition sets where these land.

$250K to $300K

High: larger updated plans

Larger or fully updated three-bedroom plans on the better positions, the top of the local range. Move-in condition drives the premium.

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 Sunset Trace, 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.

Renovated-listing inventory in Sunset Trace is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

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 Sunset Trace holds value.

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

No CDD on the tax billStrong

Central Palm City 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 Sunset Trace

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 guard gate and the bundled maintenance are the draw. The deal is won or lost on the condition, the position, and confirming the dues and reserves.

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.

7.3B · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.3/10

Renovation Risk5.8/10

Location Efficiency8.2/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.4/10

Carrying Cost Advantage7.0/10

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 Sunset Trace 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

Better-positioned, updated townhomes hold value best
Condition is the biggest swing
Confirm the dues, reserves, and inclusions
The gated, maintenance-inclusive structure is the draw
Comp within the community and confirm specifics

At Sunset Trace the value drivers are the unit's condition, the recorded floor plan, and the position within a guard-gated townhome community. Updated townhomes hold value over dated ones, and positions away from busier internal roads tend to show better. Because the HOA reportedly bundles the building and hurricane insurance, confirm the current dues, the reserve funding, and any assessment for the specific home, and compare against the closest comparable in the community rather than a town-wide average.

The 15-Second Verdict

Sunset Trace in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a guard-gated, maintenance-inclusive townhome in central Palm City.

Strong onA bundled HOA that reportedly covers insurance, cable, and lawn care, plus a central Martin County location.

WatchThe current dues, reserves, and any assessment, given that the HOA reportedly carries the building and hurricane insurance.

Not forBuyers who want a large detached home, a low-HOA structure, new construction, or waterfront.

The edgeA guard-gated, lock-and-leave townhome with bundled maintenance is a durable value when the condition and the dues check out.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Guard-gated townhome and villa community
HOA reportedly bundles insurance, cable, lawn, pest
Confirm the current dues and reserves
Condition and position drive value
Ask about any insurance-driven assessment

Reported around 476 dollars per month as of mid-2024 for roughly 500 attached residences; confirm the current dues and what they cover for a specific home, and budget for the upkeep of an attached townhome.

Reported to include exterior and hurricane insurance, basic cable, lawn and landscaping, pest control, and gated security; confirm the exact inclusions, the reserve funding, and any assessment for a specific home.

Reported amenities include a clubhouse, pool, spa, tennis and pickleball courts, a basketball court, shuffleboard, picnic and barbecue areas, a park, a playground, and walking trails; confirm the current amenities and any usage rules.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Sunset Trace 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 Sunset Trace.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 Sunset Trace

Price it to the condition, the plan, and the position, not a town average.

If you are selling in Sunset Trace, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your unit's floor plan, condition, and position, because in a gated townhome community those drive value more than the address.

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 Sunset Trace, condition and view decide your number

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

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Sunset Trace 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 Sunset Trace at Martin Downs 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.

Sunset Trace Market Scorecard

Balanced Market (limited data)

Sunset Trace is currently a balanced market (limited data). About 3.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $215,000, and homes go under contract in about 93 days.

3.0

Months supply

$215,000

Median list

$222,500

Median sold

$180

Per sqft

Days on mkt

3/1/12

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 34990 ZIP is $606,148, right around 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

Is Sunset Trace a gated community?

Yes. Sunset Trace is reported to be guard-gated with controlled access. Confirm the current access and any guard hours for a specific purchase.

What kinds of homes are at Sunset Trace?

Attached townhome and villa residences, originally developed by DiVosta, in two and three-bedroom plans; confirm the recorded plan and square footage for a specific property.

What does the HOA cover at Sunset Trace?

Community guides report it includes exterior and hurricane insurance, basic cable, lawn and landscaping, pest control, and gated security. Confirm the current dues and exact inclusions for a specific home.

How much are the HOA dues?

Reported around 476 dollars per month as of mid-2024 for the attached residences. Dues change, so confirm the current amount and the reserve funding before buying.

How big are the homes?

Reported floor plans run from about 1,236 square feet for a two-bedroom to about 1,788 square feet for a three-bedroom. Confirm the recorded square footage for a specific home.

Who developed Sunset Trace?

It was originally developed by DiVosta, known for its quad townhome and Stamford-style attached layouts in the Martin Downs area of Palm City.

What amenities does Sunset Trace have?

Reported amenities include a clubhouse, pool, spa, tennis and pickleball courts, a basketball court, shuffleboard, picnic and barbecue areas, a park, a playground, and walking trails. Confirm the current amenities for a specific purchase.

What schools serve Sunset Trace?

The community is part of the Martin County School District. Assignment is by address and changes periodically, so confirm the exact zoned schools for a specific home with the district.

Is there a CDD fee?

Confirm whether any CDD, special assessment, or other charge applies to a specific parcel as a matter of course, in addition to the HOA dues.

Should I worry about home condition?

Read it closely. On attached townhomes, confirm the roof, systems, and updates, and budget accordingly. Ask whether the roof is HOA or owner responsibility.

How central is the location?

It is central in Palm City, minutes to Florida's Turnpike, with Stuart, the Atlantic beaches, and I-95 a short drive.

Is Sunset Trace a good investment?

A guard-gated, maintenance-inclusive townhome community in a central Martin County location supports steady demand, with value turning on condition, the plan, and the dues. This is not a guarantee of future value.

Should I use the listing agent to buy here?

No. The listing agent works for the seller. Because the dues, reserves, and condition drive value, having your own representation to read the home and the comps is the highest-leverage decision you make.

What is the area like?

It is an established, guard-gated townhome community in the Martin Downs area of Palm City, convenient to the Turnpike, Stuart, and the Atlantic beaches.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Sunset Trace?

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

You want a guard-gated, maintenance-inclusive townhome or villa in Palm CityExcellent fit

You value an HOA that reportedly bundles insurance, cable, and lawn careExcellent fit

You want a central Martin County location near the TurnpikeExcellent fit

You are comfortable confirming the dues, reserves, and conditionExcellent fit

You want a lock-and-leave home in an A-rated school districtExcellent fit

You want a large detached single-family home on its own lotProbably not

You want a low or no-HOA structureProbably not

You want new construction or a waterfront estateProbably not

You are unwilling to confirm the dues, reserves, and any assessmentProbably not

You want a high-profile, name-recognition communityProbably not

Get the inside read on Sunset Trace

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Sunset Trace home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

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Sunset Traceat Martin Downs

The 60-Second Overview

Who Sunset Trace is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Sunset Trace is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Sunset Trace

Sunset Trace on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Sunset Trace at Martin Downs

Guard-gated, maintenance-inclusive HOA

Central Palm City, Martin County location

Insurance and reserves to confirm

Reported HOA dues and inclusions for Sunset Trace

The Sunset Trace buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Sunset Trace.

What ~$222K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Sunset Trace holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Sunset Trace

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 Sunset Trace is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Sunset Trace in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Sunset Trace buy.

Price it to the condition, the plan, and the position, not a town average.

In Sunset Trace, condition and view decide your number

What is your Sunset Trace home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Sunset Trace Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Sunset Trace?

Get the inside read on Sunset Trace

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You just read the data. Now see what your home is worth.

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