Wellesley At Sunset Trace
Homes for Sale in Palm City, FL
All 122 homes for sale in Palm City, FL · median $727,450 · 304 homes for sale in 34990 · Martin County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 11 closed sales in Wellesley At Sunset Trace in Palm City, FL since 2008, the most recent in June 2025. 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 51 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).
Part of the Sunset Trace master-planned community in Palm City, FL — see all Sunset Trace homes for sale (0 listings across 4 villages and sections in the MLS).
Wellesley At Sunset Trace is a small, defined pocket in Palm City, and with no standout community amenities pulling weight, price here is going to be driven by the individual home — its condition, its updates, and its lot — rather than any shared clubhouse or resort feature. When there's little amenity premium in the mix, the spread between a tired listing and a well-kept one tends to widen, and that gap is where negotiations live.
For a buyer, that means underwriting the house in front of you, not a marketing story. For a seller, it means condition and presentation carry more of the load than usual; you can't lean on community perks to close the gap. The Martin County location and the Palm City address do the heavy lifting on demand — the rest is on the property itself.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Wellesley At Sunset TraceHomes 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.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
A compact Palm City enclave in Martin County where the value proposition is the home and the location, not a list of shared amenities. Buyers should expect to judge each listing on its own merits.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 18 homes in Wellesley At Sunset Trace that have changed hands since 2008, built between 1988 and 1988 (median 1988), with a median living area of about 1,296 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 89% are townhomes. Source: BeachesMLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
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 Wellesley At Sunset Trace is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing a Palm City, Martin County location over shared amenities
- Buyers comfortable underwriting a home on its condition, systems, and lot
- Renovation-minded buyers hunting for value in a home that needs updates
Probably not for
- Buyers who want an amenity-rich community with a pool or clubhouse
- Buyers seeking a turnkey lifestyle package rather than a standalone home
- Buyers who need a tight, predictable price band to compare against
The market around Wellesley At Sunset Trace
Wellesley At Sunset Trace 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 Wellesley At Sunset Trace specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Wellesley At Sunset Trace by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Wellesley At Sunset Trace subdivision: 6 homes on record; built 1988; typical size about 1,296 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: townhome 66%, condo 16%, single-family 16%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | $140,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | $95,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | $160,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | $301,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | $273,950 |
Newest recorded sale: $287,900 on 2025-06-16.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
Housing distress & ownership in Wellesley At Sunset Trace, 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.
The Wellesley At Sunset Trace buying strategy.
If we were buying in Wellesley At Sunset 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 Wellesley At Sunset Trace.
A house-by-house market
Current MLS listings don't identify community amenities here, which tells you something about how to read the neighborhood: this is not a lifestyle-package community with a gate, a pool, and dues justifying a premium. What you're buying is the residence and its place within Palm City and greater Martin County.
Practically, that puts a premium on doing the work on each property. Two homes at similar asking prices can be very different buys depending on roof age, systems, finishes, and lot. Because there's no amenity floor lifting everything uniformly, comparables need to be read carefully rather than assumed.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Wellesley At Sunset Trace. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this granular, our value is in reading each home honestly against the others — condition, updates, and lot — instead of selling you on a community narrative that the listings don't support. We'll tell you where a price is condition-driven and where it isn't, and we'll walk you off a house that doesn't pencil.
Wellesley At Sunset Trace in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2008 (11 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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Common questions about Wellesley At Sunset Trace
Where is Wellesley At Sunset Trace?
Wellesley At Sunset Trace is a community in Palm City, Martin County, Florida, ZIP 34990.
How many homes are in Wellesley At Sunset Trace?
County property records list 6 homes in Wellesley At Sunset Trace, built between 1988 and 1988; the typical home is about 1,296 heated square feet.
What do homes in Wellesley At Sunset Trace sell for?
Wellesley At Sunset Trace has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2025 (2 sales, median $273,950). For context, ZIP 34990 has 412 homes on the market with 26% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Wellesley At Sunset Trace right now?
No active listings inside Wellesley At Sunset Trace at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Wellesley At Sunset Trace have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Wellesley At Sunset Trace in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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