The Preserve At Park Trace
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-11-06, 11 recorded sales closed at a median of $631,000, $317 per square foot, a median 49 days on market, sellers accepting 92% of original asking. At the median price and Martin County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $9,760 ($9,150 with the full homestead exemption).
The Preserve At Park Trace runs a median of $650,000 at $277 per square foot—a premium over much of Martin County. That price reflects newer construction and a Stuart address, but with no identified community amenities in current listings, you're paying for home and location, not lifestyle infrastructure. Inventory moves slowly here; the 74-day median time on market tells you this is a patient market, not a bidding-war environment.
Year-over-year appreciation of 7% signals steady demand, and 23 closings in the trailing window suggest reasonable turnover for a smaller community. If you want a newer Stuart home and don't need a clubhouse or pool, the Preserve can work. If you expect resort-style amenities at this price point, you'll be disappointed—the premium here is the address and the product, not the shared facilities.
Figures in this note are as of July 16, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside The Preserve At Park Trace 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
The Preserve At Park Trace market snapshot (as of November 6, 2026): the median sale price is about $631K ($317 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 49 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 34997 (Stuart), 95 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $542K ($291/sq ft), down 2.6% year over year, with a median 47 days on market. Right now 13 active and 4 pending listings put supply at about 1.6 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34997 housing market and the Martin County market.
County records show 30 qualified sales in The Preserve At Park Trace across 2024–2025 (24 in 2024, 6 in 2025), median $616,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
The Preserve At Park Trace is a community of 37 homes in Stuart, Martin County, built between 2024 and 2024 (median 2024), with a median living area of about 2,033 square feet. 18% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The Preserve At Park Trace is a Stuart community where the $650,000 median reflects newer construction and location value rather than resort amenities; with a 74-day median time on market, it rewards patient buyers who prioritize home quality over shared facilities.
Who The Preserve At Park Trace is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with a budget near the median who want a newer Stuart home and have no interest in community amenities or social infrastructure.
- Relocators prioritizing a Martin County address and modern construction over lifestyle amenities, willing to wait for the right home.
- Investors or second-home buyers seeking a low-maintenance, amenity-light property in a steady, non-speculative market.
Probably not for
- Buyers who assume a premium price includes a clubhouse, pool, or other shared facilities—those amenities are not identified here.
- Anyone needing a fast close or expecting bidding wars; the 74-day market time reflects a patient, deliberate pace.
- Buyers stretching their budget who expect amenity-rich resort living at this price point—you'll find better value elsewhere.
The The Preserve At Park Trace buying strategy.
If we were buying in The Preserve At Park Trace 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 The Preserve At Park Trace.
What the market tells us
At $277 per square foot and a $650,000 median, the Preserve commands a premium for Martin County. That number buys you a Stuart address and newer construction, but current MLS data identifies no community amenities—no clubhouse, no pool, no golf. This is a pure-play residential enclave where the value proposition is the home itself and proximity to Stuart's east-side conveniences.
The 74-day median time on market is well above the county norm and tells you this is not a hot-market scramble. Buyers here are deliberate; sellers need to price correctly and wait. With 23 closings in the window and 7% year-over-year growth, the Preserve is neither stagnant nor frenzied—it's a steady, secondary-inventory market.
The price-per-square-foot is competitive with other newer Stuart communities, but without amenity infrastructure, condition and lot premium become the primary variables. If you're comparing the Preserve to amenity-rich alternatives at similar price points, understand that here you're buying the home and the Stuart zip code, not a lifestyle package. For some buyers, that's exactly right; for others, it's a deal-breaker.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in The Preserve At Park Trace. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
The Preserve's 74-day market time and lack of visible amenities make accurate pricing and honest positioning critical. Momentum brokers know which Stuart buyers will pay the premium for a quiet, amenity-light community and which will walk when they see no pool. We'll tell you if your home is overpriced for what the Preserve offers, and we'll steer buyers here only when the fit is genuine—not because we need to move inventory. In a patient market, that honesty is the difference between a closed deal and six months of price cuts.
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| Location | Stuart, Martin County, FL · ZIP 34997 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 37 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 2,033 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Gated - No Guard |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $631,000 median across 11 closed sales · $317 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 49 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 18% |
Data as of November 6, 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, “The Preserve At Park Trace key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/the-preserve-at-park-trace, data as of November 6, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in The Preserve At Park Trace, 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 The Preserve At Park Trace
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting The Preserve At Park Trace, 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 less than a mile east of The Preserve At Park Trace.
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 site is about 4 miles southwest of The Preserve At Park Trace.
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 6 miles south of The Preserve At Park Trace.
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 3 miles southwest of The Preserve At Park Trace.
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 12 miles southeast of The Preserve At Park Trace, 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 less than a mile east of The Preserve At Park Trace.
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
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 11, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending November 6, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 34997)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-11-06 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2026 (11 transactions analyzed) |
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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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