Trillium in Stuart

Trillium

Established 1988 · Stuart · Martin County

Stuart's gated contemporary townhomes by Meritage, a small lakeside community with a pool and energy-efficient homes.

Gated Meritage townhomesSmall lakeside communityEnergy-efficient, newer
Live Market Pulse
55/100
Momentum
Balanced Market
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
$360K
Median Price
12mo
Supply
81days
Avg DOM
Balanced
Seller Leverage
$234/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Trillium is a small, gated townhome community in Stuart by Meritage Homes, just 71 contemporary, energy-efficient townhomes around two lakes with a community pool and cabana. The read is a newer, consistent townhome market: the homes are current-code with energy-efficient features, so the floor plan, the lot or lake view, and condition drive value, while the HOA covers the gated, amenity-light common areas and rentals are allowed. The Stuart location near downtown, beaches, and schools and the low-maintenance newer format are the draw; the floor plan, the lot, and the HOA are the deal. Confirm the dues, the rules, and the lot before you write."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Trillium market snapshot (as of June 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $360K ($234 per sq ft), with homes averaging 81 days on market and 12.0 months of supply, a balanced market. Based on 3 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Trillium is a gated townhome community in Stuart, Martin County, built by Meritage Homes, with only 71 contemporary townhomes. It is a small, newer community, so most purchases are resales of recent, current-code homes.

The townhomes have up to about 1,800 square feet under air with one or two-car garages and the energy-efficient features Meritage is known for. With a consistent product, the floor plan, the lot or lake view, and condition are the value drivers.

Amenities are right-sized for a small community: a security gate and a community pool and cabana, with two lakes, one at the center, giving many homes a water view. The community allows rentals and pets, and sits minutes from downtown Stuart, dining, shopping, and the beaches.

Diligence is the diligence of a small newer townhome community: confirm the HOA dues and exactly what they cover, the rules and the rental policy, the reserves and any assessment, and the floor plan and lot. Price by floor plan, lake view, and condition, not by the community average.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a gated, newer, low-maintenance townhome in Stuart
  • Buyers who value energy-efficient construction and a small lakeside community with a pool
  • Buyers who want a rental-flexible community minutes from downtown Stuart and the beaches

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a detached single-family home or acreage
  • Anyone seeking a large amenity campus or a golf community
  • Buyers who want a variety of floor plans rather than a consistent townhome product

How Trillium is performing right now

55/100
momentum
Balanced Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
12Months of supplytight
111Median days on marketdays
3 : 3Under contract vs for salestrong demand
3Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+2%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 Trillium 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 Trillium buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Trillium

Live MLS inventory for Trillium. 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.

Active and pending Trillium 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.

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.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Downtown Stuart~10 min · dining and shopping; approximate
I-95 / Florida's Turnpike~10 min · regional corridors
Stuart and Hutchinson Island beaches~15 to 20 min · east to the coast
Cleveland Clinic Martin / Stuart hospitals~10 to 15 min · nearby health care
Palm Beach International (PBI)~50 to 60 min · south via I-95
Port St. Lucie / Tradition~20 to 25 min · north

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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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
Trillium (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

Trillium 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 Trillium address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at Trillium, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Trillium

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

Net OutlookBullishIn a small newer townhome community, value turns on the floor plan, the lake view, and condition, with the HOA covering the gated common areas. The durable draw is the newer, energy-efficient format and the Stuart location; the near-term variable is the HOA budget and any assessment.

Small, newer, energy-efficient Meritage townhome community

BullishOnly 71 current-code, energy-efficient townhomes keep near-term renovation risk low, so the floor plan, lake view, and condition drive value. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community-wide

Small, newer, energy-efficient Meritage townhome community

Rental-flexible, pet-friendly gated community

NeutralOwners can rent and pets are allowed, which broadens the buyer pool; confirm the current rental rules and any caps. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community-wide

Rental-flexible, pet-friendly gated community

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 Trillium, 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. 2026
    Community

    Profiled as a gated Meritage townhome community in Stuart

    Trillium is described as a gated community of only 71 contemporary townhomes by Meritage Homes in Stuart, with up to about 1,800 square feet under air, one or two-car garages, energy-efficient features, a security gate, a community pool and cabana, and two lakes, where owners can rent and pets are allowed. Why it matters: The small, newer, energy-efficient product and the rental flexibility define the community. Confirm the HOA dues and rental rules and the floor plan, then comp by plan and lake view before you offer. 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 Trillium, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the HOA dues and inclusions. Get the current dues, what they cover, the reserves, and any assessment in writing.

2

Confirm the rental policy. Verify any leasing minimums, caps, and approval rules, since the community allows rentals.

3

Read the floor plan and lake view. The plans are consistent, so the lake view and the specific lot carry premiums; price the plan and view.

4

Inspect a newer townhome. Verify the roof, HVAC, and energy-efficient systems and any remaining builder warranty.

5

Comp by floor plan and view. Match the home to recent closed sales of the same plan and lake or interior position, not to a community-wide average.

Best Buy
A well-kept townhome with a lake view in a popular floor plan, with the HOA and rental rules confirmed, priced to recent comparable sales.
Biggest Risk
Overlooking a reserve-driven assessment in a small association, or misjudging the rental rules for your plans.
Best Lot
Lake-view and center-lake units carry premiums; interior or perimeter units trade lower.
Smart Timing
A small, newer, liquid townhome market rewards a prepared buyer who comps the exact plan and confirms the HOA.
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

Trillium is a gated townhome community in Stuart, Martin County (ZIP 34997), built by Meritage Homes, with only 71 contemporary, energy-efficient townhomes up to about 1,800 square feet, one or two-car garages, a security gate, a community pool and cabana, and two lakes. Owners can rent and pets are allowed. It sits minutes from downtown Stuart, dining, shopping, and the beaches. The community is in the Martin County School District; assignments are set by address, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.

The takeaway

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

Entry: interior townhomes
$345K to $360K

Interior townhomes without a lake view, the attainable door into a gated newer community. Confirm the HOA reserves and rental rules and price any updates.

Lowest entry
Core: lake-view townhomes
$360K to $407K

Townhomes with a lake view in the popular plans. The heart of the small market, where the lake view and condition separate similar homes.

Most inventory
High: largest plans on the best lake views
$407K to $407K

The largest floor plans on the best center-lake views with updates. The top of the community, priced on the plan and the view.

Strongest resale

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

$345K to $360K
Entry: interior townhomes
Interior townhomes without a lake view, the attainable door into a gated newer community. Confirm the HOA reserves and rental rules and price any updates.
$360K to $407K
Core: lake-view townhomes
Townhomes with a lake view in the popular plans. The heart of the small market, where the lake view and condition separate similar homes.
$407K to $407K
High: largest plans on the best lake views
The largest floor plans on the best center-lake views with updates. The top of the community, priced on the plan and the view.

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
  • Better lots and views 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.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Stuart 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.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
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 Trillium

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.

The gated, newer, energy-efficient format and the Stuart location are priced into every Trillium listing. The deal is in the floor plan, the lake view, and the condition, not the headline number.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.1A- · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.2/10
Renovation Risk3.0/10
Location Efficiency8.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.8/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.4/10

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 Trillium 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
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
  • Lake-view and center-lake units carry the premiums here.
  • Interior or perimeter units trade lower.
  • The floor plan and condition drive value alongside the view.

In a small newer townhome community, the floor plan, the lake view, and condition are the value drivers. Lake-view and center-lake units command premiums, while interior or perimeter units trade lower for good reason. Because the homes are recent and consistent, compare a home against recent closed sales of the same plan and view, and weigh the small association's reserves alongside the home.

Trillium in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a gated, newer, low-maintenance townhome minutes from downtown Stuart and the beaches.
Strong onNewness and format: energy-efficient Meritage townhomes, a security gate, a community pool and cabana, and two lakes in a small community.
WatchThe HOA dues and reserves in a small association, the rental rules, and the floor plan and lake view.
Not forBuyers who want a detached home, acreage, a large amenity campus, or a variety of floor plans.
The edgeComping the exact plan and lake view and confirming the small association's reserves lets a prepared buyer read the true value.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • The HOA funds the gate, pool and cabana, and common areas; confirm the inclusions.
  • Reserves matter in a small 71-home association; confirm them.
  • Rentals are allowed; confirm the current rules and any caps before you buy.

Trillium carries HOA dues that fund the gated common areas, the pool and cabana, and the small community's upkeep. Confirm the current dues, what they cover, the reserves, the rental policy, and any assessment before you offer; reserves matter in a small association.

Dues generally fund the security gate, the pool and cabana, landscaping, and common areas, with the townhome product covering exterior elements; confirm the exact inclusions and reserve position with the association.

Amenities are right-sized for a small community: a security gate and a community pool and cabana, with two lakes. There is no large amenity campus or golf, which keeps the HOA focused on the essentials.

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 Trillium, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Trillium, 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.

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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Trillium 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.

Trillium Market Scorecard

Balanced Market

Trillium is currently a balanced market. About 12.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $355,000, and homes go under contract in about 111 days.

12.0
Months supply
$355,000
Median list
$360,000
Median sold
$234
Per sqft
111
Days on mkt
3/3/3
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 34997 ZIP is $427,090, about 13.5% above 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

Where is Trillium located?
In Stuart, Martin County, Florida (ZIP 34997), a gated townhome community minutes from downtown Stuart, dining, shopping, and the beaches, near I-95 and the Turnpike.
Who built Trillium?
Meritage Homes built Trillium as a gated community of 71 contemporary, energy-efficient townhomes. Because it is small and newer, most purchases are resales of recent homes.
What kinds of homes are in Trillium?
Contemporary townhomes up to about 1,800 square feet under air with one or two-car garages and energy-efficient features. The floor plan, the lake view, and condition drive value across a consistent product.
What is the Trillium HOA fee?
The HOA funds the gated common areas, the pool and cabana, and the small community's upkeep. Confirm the current dues, what they cover, the reserves, the rental policy, and any assessment before you offer.
Can I rent out a townhome in Trillium?
Yes, the community allows rentals and pets, though associations commonly set leasing rules or minimums. Confirm the current rental policy and any caps in writing before buying with rental plans.
What amenities does Trillium offer?
A security gate and a community pool and cabana, with two lakes, one at the center, giving many homes a water view. The amenities are right-sized for a small community rather than a large campus.
How much do homes here cost?
Pricing is driven by floor plan, lake view, and condition in a small newer community. Treat any reported figures as third-party context and confirm current pricing with a comparable-sales analysis by plan and view.
Is Trillium gated?
Yes. Trillium is a gated community with a security gate, with the pool, cabana, and lakes inside the community.
Why do reserves matter in a small community like this?
With only 71 homes, the cost of major repairs is spread across fewer owners, so the association's reserves and any special assessment matter more per home. Confirm the reserve position before you buy.
How is the location and commute?
Trillium sits minutes from downtown Stuart, with I-95 and the Turnpike about 10 minutes away, the beaches 15 to 20 minutes east, and Port St. Lucie 20 to 25 minutes north. Drive times are approximate.
What should I verify before buying in Trillium?
The HOA dues and inclusions, the reserves and any assessment, the rental policy and any caps, the floor plan and lake view, and the condition and any remaining warranty on a newer townhome.
Do I need my own agent to buy in Trillium?
Yes. The listing agent works for the seller. Your own agent confirms the HOA reserves and rental rules, reads the floor plan and view, and comps by plan so you do not overpay in a small community.
You want a gated, newer, low-maintenance townhome in StuartExcellent fit
You value energy-efficient construction and a small lakeside community with a poolExcellent fit
You want a rental-flexible community minutes from downtown Stuart and the beachesExcellent fit
You want a detached single-family home or acreageProbably not
You want a large amenity campus or a golf communityProbably not
You want a variety of floor plans rather than a consistent townhome productProbably not

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