Villas At Sunset Trace At Martin Downs
Homes for Sale in Palm City, FL
All 306 homes for sale in Palm City, FL · median $645,000 · 346 homes for sale in 34990 · Martin County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 2 closed sales in Villas At Sunset Trace At Martin Downs in Palm City, FL since 2024, the most recent in May 2026. Across Palm City as a whole, 136 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $776,500, 64 median days on market, with 288 homes for sale today. At that median and Martin County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $12,010 ($11,400 with the full homestead exemption).
Villas At Sunset Trace sits inside the larger Martin Downs area of Palm City, and it reads as an attached-villa product where price is driven far more by condition and the specifics of each unit than by any headline amenity. With no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, buyers here are paying for the home itself and the location, not for a resort package.
The practical takeaway: sellers should not expect an amenity premium to do the work, and buyers should underwrite each villa on its own merits — updates, interior finish, and layout. Two units in the same community can justify very different numbers, so lean on comparables and condition rather than assuming a single going rate.
Figures in this note are as of July 20, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Villas At Sunset Trace At Martin DownsHomes for Sale in Palm City, FL right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
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The 60-Second Overview
This is a low-maintenance villa enclave within Martin Downs in Palm City, Martin County. Expect the appeal to come from the Palm City location and the attached-home format rather than from on-site recreation.
County records show 3 qualified sales in Villas At Sunset Trace At Martin Downs across 2024–2025 (1 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $310,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Villas At Sunset Trace At Martin Downs is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a low-maintenance, lock-and-leave villa in Palm City
- Right-sizers who want less exterior upkeep than a detached home
- Value-focused buyers willing to reward condition and updated interiors
Probably not for
- Buyers who expect on-site amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or fitness facilities
- Those wanting a detached single-family home with a private yard
- Buyers unwilling to vet association dues and reserves before purchasing
The market around Villas At Sunset Trace At Martin Downs
Villas At Sunset Trace At Martin Downs is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34990, 412 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Palm City.
Across Martin County, 1,283 homes are active and 398 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 34990 (Palm City), 322 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $765K ($280/sq ft), up 0.5% year over year, with a median 63 days on market. Right now 54 active and 23 pending listings put supply at about 5.1 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34990 housing market and the Martin County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Villas At Sunset Trace At Martin Downs specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Villas At Sunset Trace At Martin Downs buying strategy.
If we were buying in Villas At Sunset Trace At Martin Downs 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 Villas At Sunset Trace At Martin Downs.
Villas within Martin Downs
As an attached-villa community, the maintenance profile is the story here: less exterior upkeep than a detached home, and a footprint that suits buyers who want to lock the door and travel. Because no shared amenities surface in current listings, the value equation is straightforward — you are buying the villa, the lot it sits on, and the Palm City address.
That makes condition the swing factor. A renovated interior versus an original one can move price meaningfully, so read each listing closely for updates and finish level. It also means diligence matters: confirm the association's structure, dues, and reserves directly, since those carrying costs shape total ownership more than any single feature.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Villas At Sunset Trace At Martin Downs. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a condition-driven villa market with no amenity premium to fall back on, pricing lives and dies on comparables and finish level. We help sellers position on the details that actually move a number and help buyers separate a genuinely updated unit from a cosmetic one — then verify the association's dues and structure before you commit.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $630/month (about $7,560/yr) · median of 16 MLS listings, most billed monthly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $630 per month ($7,560 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 16 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed monthly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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| Location | Palm City, Martin County, FL · ZIP 34990 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 55 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1986–1986 (median 1986) |
| Typical living area | 1,346 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Basketball Court, Community Room, Gated, Gated with Guard, Handball, Heated Pool |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 64% |
Data as of September 20, 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, “Villas At Sunset Trace At Martin Downs key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/villas-at-sunset-trace-at-martin-downs, data as of September 20, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Villas At Sunset Trace At Martin Downs, Palm City
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 Villas At Sunset Trace At Martin Downs
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Villas At 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 October 2026.
- October 2026Development
Port St. Lucie board considers rezoning for up to 1,200 homes at Wilson Grove
The Planning and Zoning Board took up a rezoning of nearly 360 acres of agricultural land north of SW Becker Road, between SW Sundance Vista Boulevard and Rangeline Road, to a master planned unit development. The concept plan allows up to 1,200 homes plus parks, lakes and clubhouses. City Council would vote later in October.
What it may mean for the marketUp to 1,200 new homes in western Port St. Lucie would add housing supply and increase traffic demand on Becker Road. The site is about 5 miles north of Villas At Sunset Trace At Martin Downs.
Source: CBS12 (WPEC) - 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 20 miles southeast of Villas At Sunset Trace At Martin Downs, 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 project is about 12 miles east of Villas At Sunset Trace At Martin Downs, elsewhere in Martin County.
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: October 26, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 34990)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2024 (2 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Beaches MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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