Willoughby Golf Club in Stuart

Willoughby Golf Club

Established 1988 · Stuart · Martin County

Stuart's member-owned golf community, 375 single-family homes on a 403-acre Arthur Hills course with mandatory membership and 24-hour security.

Member-owned golf, 375 homesArthur Hills championship courseGated, 24-hour security, membership
Live Market Pulse
46/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning 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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LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$795K
Median Price
12mo
Supply
52days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$273/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Willoughby Golf Club is a member-owned gated golf community in Stuart, 375 single-family homes on a 403-acre Arthur Hills championship course, where buying a home includes club membership and 24-hour security. The read is lot plus condition plus membership: the golf or preserve lot, an honest read of the home, and the membership obligation drive value, with the private course, the active clubhouse, and the Stuart location as the draw. The member-owned club and golf are the durable draw; the lot, the condition, and the membership are the deal. Confirm the membership terms, the lot, and condition before you write."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Willoughby Golf Club market snapshot (as of June 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $795K ($273 per sq ft), with homes averaging 52 days on market and 12.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 3 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Willoughby Golf Club is a 403-acre private, member-owned gated golf community in Stuart, Martin County, of 375 two- and three-bedroom single-family homes ranging from about 2,000 to 6,000 square feet.

Homes are primarily ranch-style with spacious floor plans, private pools, two-car garages, and dedicated golf-cart entrances, set around a championship Arthur Hills golf course. The lot and golf or preserve outlook, the condition, and the membership are the value drivers.

Privacy comes from gated entry and 24-hour security patrols, with renowned tennis courts and an active clubhouse. When you purchase a home in Willoughby you become a member of the club, which is owned and directed by its members, with social and tennis membership privileges and the option to upgrade to an associate or full golf membership.

Diligence is the diligence of a member-owned golf community: confirm the membership requirement, its tiers, dues, and any initiation cost, the HOA dues and reserves and any assessment, the lot and outlook, and the condition of the home and its roof and systems. Price by lot, condition, and membership, not by the Willoughby name.

Best for

  • Golfers who want a member-owned private course with a home that includes membership in Stuart
  • Buyers who want a ranch-style pool home with a golf-cart entrance on a championship course
  • Buyers who value gated 24-hour security and an active member-owned club

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a no-membership community or to avoid mandatory club dues
  • Anyone seeking a coastal-walkable address or a high-rise
  • Buyers who want a budget entry price

How Willoughby is performing right now

46/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
12Months of supplytight
38Median days on marketdays
0 : 3Under contract vs for salestrong demand
3Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
-25%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 Willoughby 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 Willoughby Golf Club buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Willoughby

Live MLS inventory for Willoughby Golf Club. 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 Willoughby 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.

Interstate 95 / Kanner Highway~5 to 10 min · main corridors; approximate
Downtown Stuart~10 to 15 min · shops and dining
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health~10 min · Stuart
Stuart and Hutchinson Island beaches~20 to 25 min · east to the coast
Florida's Turnpike~10 to 15 min · west
Palm Beach International (PBI)~55 to 65 min · south via I-95

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
Willoughby (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

Willoughby 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 Willoughby address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at Willoughby Golf Club, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Willoughby Golf Club

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

Net OutlookBullishIn a member-owned golf community, value turns on the lot, the condition, and the membership, with the private Arthur Hills course, the active clubhouse, and the gated security as durable draws. The near-term factors are the membership tiers and cost and roof age and insurance.

Member-owned Arthur Hills course with included membership

BullishA member-owned 403-acre Arthur Hills course where home purchase includes membership creates a committed, golf-oriented community and steady demand. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community-wide

Member-owned Arthur Hills course with included membership

Mandatory membership and dues

NeutralBecause membership comes with ownership, the membership tiers, dues, and any initiation are part of the true carrying cost; confirm them. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community-wide

Mandatory membership and dues

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 Willoughby Golf Club, 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 member-owned Stuart golf community

    Willoughby Golf Club is described as a 403-acre private, member-owned gated golf community in Stuart of 375 single-family homes from about 2,000 to 6,000 square feet, primarily ranch-style with pools and golf-cart entrances, around a championship Arthur Hills course, with gated entry, 24-hour security, tennis, and an active clubhouse, where home purchase includes club membership. Why it matters: The lot, the condition, and the membership define the purchase. Confirm the membership tiers and dues and the condition, then comp by lot and outlook. 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 Willoughby, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the membership terms. Verify the membership tiers, dues, and any initiation, since membership comes with ownership.

2

Read the lot and outlook. Golf and preserve lots carry premiums; interior lots trade lower.

3

Confirm the HOA. Get the HOA dues, reserves, and any assessment in writing, separate from club dues.

4

Inspect the home. Roof, HVAC, and systems by age on a ranch-style home; price condition rather than assuming a fee covers it.

5

Comp by lot and outlook. Match the home to recent closed sales with a similar lot and golf or preserve outlook in Willoughby, not to a city-wide average.

Best Buy
An updated ranch-style home on a golf or preserve lot, the membership and HOA terms confirmed, priced to recent comparable sales in Willoughby.
Biggest Risk
Underestimating the membership dues and any initiation, or pricing a dated home like an updated one.
Best Lot
Golf and preserve lots carry premiums; interior lots trade lower.
Smart Timing
A member-owned private course holds demand among golfers, so a prepared buyer who reads the lot, condition, and membership competes well.
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

Willoughby Golf Club is a 403-acre private, member-owned gated golf community in Stuart, Martin County (ZIP 34997), of 375 single-family homes from about 2,000 to 6,000 square feet, primarily ranch-style with pools and golf-cart entrances, around a championship Arthur Hills course, with gated entry, 24-hour security, tennis, and an active clubhouse. Home purchase includes club membership. The community is in the Martin County School District; assignments are set by address, so verify with the district if relevant.

The takeaway

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

Entry: smaller or original homes
$670K to $795K

The smaller two-bedroom plans or homes needing updates. The door into a member-owned golf community; price the membership, roof, and modernization.

Lowest entry
Core: updated homes on golf lots
$795K to $990K

Renovated ranch-style homes on golf or preserve lots. The core of the market, where lot, outlook, and condition separate similar homes.

Most inventory
High: large updated homes on premium lots
$990K to $990K

The larger, fully updated homes on the best golf lots. The top of the community, priced on size, lot, and finish.

Strongest resale

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

$670K to $795K
Entry: smaller or original homes
The smaller two-bedroom plans or homes needing updates. The door into a member-owned golf community; price the membership, roof, and modernization.
$795K to $990K
Core: updated homes on golf lots
Renovated ranch-style homes on golf or preserve lots. The core of the market, where lot, outlook, and condition separate similar homes.
$990K to $990K
High: large updated homes on premium lots
The larger, fully updated homes on the best golf lots. The top of the community, priced on size, lot, and finish.

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 Willoughby

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 member-owned Arthur Hills course, the gated 24-hour security, and the included membership are priced into every Willoughby listing. The deal is in the lot, the condition, and the membership terms, not the Willoughby name.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.6A- · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.5/10
Renovation Risk4.6/10
Location Efficiency8.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.6/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.0/10

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.

Why our read on Willoughby 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
GolfLake / 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
  • Golf and preserve lots carry the premiums here.
  • Interior lots trade lower.
  • The membership and condition shape value alongside the lot.

In a member-owned golf community, value turns on the lot, the condition, and the membership. Golf and preserve lots command premiums, while interior lots trade lower for good reason, and the membership tiers and dues are part of the true carrying cost. Compare a home against recent closed sales with a similar lot and outlook in Willoughby, then price the roof and systems against it and confirm the membership.

Willoughby in 15 seconds.

Best forGolfers who want a member-owned private course with a home that includes membership in Stuart.
Strong onGolf and security: a 403-acre Arthur Hills course, gated 24-hour security, tennis, and an active member-owned clubhouse.
WatchThe membership tiers, dues, and any initiation, the HOA reserves, the lot and outlook, roof age and insurance, and condition.
Not forBuyers who want a no-membership community or to avoid mandatory club dues, a coastal-walkable address, a high-rise, or a budget price.
The edgeConfirming the membership tiers and cost and comping the lot and outlook lets a prepared buyer value the included membership correctly.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • HOA dues plus mandatory club membership come with ownership.
  • Membership includes social and tennis privileges, with golf upgrades available.
  • Confirm the membership tiers, dues, initiation, and HOA reserves before you buy.

Willoughby carries HOA dues plus mandatory club membership that comes with ownership and funds the golf, tennis, and clubhouse. Confirm the current HOA dues and reserves, the membership tiers, dues, and any initiation, and any assessment before you offer.

HOA dues generally fund the gated entry, 24-hour security, and common areas, while club membership funds golf, tennis, and the clubhouse; confirm the exact inclusions, reserves, and membership terms with the association and the member-owned club.

The member-owned club offers a championship Arthur Hills golf course, renowned tennis courts, and an active clubhouse. Home purchase includes social and tennis membership privileges, with the option to upgrade to associate or full golf membership; confirm the tiers and dues.

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 Willoughby, condition and view decide your number

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

Willoughby Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Willoughby is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 12.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $475,000, and homes go under contract in about 38 days.

12.0
Months supply
$475,000
Median list
$795,000
Median sold
$273
Per sqft
38
Days on mkt
3/0/3
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 Willoughby Golf Club located?
In Stuart, Martin County, Florida (ZIP 34997), a 403-acre private golf community near I-95 and Kanner Highway, about 10 to 15 minutes from downtown Stuart and 20 to 25 minutes from the beaches.
What kinds of homes are in Willoughby?
375 two- and three-bedroom single-family homes from about 2,000 to 6,000 square feet, primarily ranch-style with private pools, two-car garages, and golf-cart entrances. The lot, the outlook, condition, and membership drive value.
Is club membership required at Willoughby?
Yes. When you purchase a home in Willoughby you become a member of the member-owned club, with social and tennis privileges and the option to upgrade to associate or full golf membership. Confirm the tiers, dues, and any initiation before you offer.
What golf course does Willoughby have?
A championship golf course designed by Arthur Hills, central to the member-owned club. Confirm the membership tier needed for golf access.
Is Willoughby gated?
Yes. Willoughby Golf Club has gated entry and 24-hour security patrols.
What are the fees at Willoughby?
HOA dues fund the gate, security, and common areas, and mandatory club membership funds golf, tennis, and the clubhouse. Confirm the current HOA dues and reserves, the membership tiers and dues, any initiation, and any assessment before you offer.
What schools serve Willoughby?
The community is in the Martin County School District. Assignments are set by address and can change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district before relying on it.
How much do homes here cost?
Pricing is driven by the lot and golf or preserve outlook, the home's size and condition, and the membership. Treat any reported figures as third-party context and confirm current pricing with a comparable-sales analysis within Willoughby.
Are there rental restrictions in Willoughby?
Member-owned golf communities commonly limit leasing through minimum terms or approval. Get the current rental policy in writing before buying with rental plans.
What should I check on a home here?
Roof, HVAC, and systems by age, the HOA reserves, and the membership tiers and dues. Inspect by system age, price the modernization, and confirm the full carrying cost including membership.
What should I verify before buying in Willoughby?
The membership requirement, tiers, dues, and any initiation, the HOA dues and reserves, any assessment, the lot and outlook, roof age and insurance, and condition.
Do I need my own agent to buy in Willoughby?
Yes. The listing agent works for the seller. Your own agent confirms the membership terms and cost, reads the HOA and the lot, prices the roof and systems, and comps within Willoughby so you do not overpay.
You are a golfer who wants a member-owned private course with a home that includes membership in StuartExcellent fit
You want a ranch-style pool home with a golf-cart entrance on a championship courseExcellent fit
You value gated 24-hour security and an active member-owned clubExcellent fit
You want a no-membership community or to avoid mandatory club duesProbably not
You want a coastal-walkable address or a high-riseProbably not
You want a budget entry priceProbably not

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