At Florida Club in Stuart, the first comparison is a detached home versus a villa. The matched sales show both, with different prices and responsibilities to check. Golf access and association maintenance should be confirmed separately from the home purchase.
Before choosing a house, compare the property with the way you want to live there. The price matters, but so do maintenance, community rules and the routes you will use every week.
Homes and what to inspect
Floor plans, lot sizes and home ages vary by section. Roof age, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical are standard inspection points on resale homes. Get a wind mitigation inspection and, if the insurer asks, a four-point inspection. Full professional inspection recommended on every purchase.
HOA and ownership costs
Taxes, HOA and insurance are separate costs, so price them separately. Get current dues, what they cover, reserves, two years of board minutes and any special assessment history in writing from the association for the specific address before offering. If there is a club, ask whether membership is required, optional or tied to the home, and what each option costs. Label any fee you see online as historical until the association confirms it. Get a homeowners insurance quote and a flood zone check on the exact address during your inspection period.
Nearby Care, Dining and Getting Around
Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital (200 SE Hospital Avenue, Stuart) is a full inpatient campus with a 24/7 emergency department, and Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital (2100 SE Salerno Road, Stuart) is a full campus with a 24/7 emergency department and additional specialty services. Both are part of Cleveland Clinic Martin Health. Drive times vary by exact address and traffic, so confirm current services directly.
The honest trade-off
Martin County is known for lower-density coastal living, the St. Lucie River and a four-story building height restriction in many areas. Who does well here: a buyer who wants that pace and reads the association documents before writing. Who regrets it: a buyer who compares only the list price and then meets an assessment or an insurance quote they did not plan for.
Closed sales and home types
The matched sample in the October 23, 2026 MLS export contains 22 closed sales from $375,000 to $775,000. The closing period is October 23, 2025 through October 22, 2026; these are sales, not current asking prices.
| Home type | Sales | Lowest price | Highest price | Median price | Median days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | 14 | $375,000 | $775,000 | $597,000 | 38.5 |
| Villa | 8 | $380,000 | $540,000 | $465,000 | 80.0 |
These medians describe the matched sample, not the value of a particular home. Matching uses the subdivision or development names in the county export and may miss other naming variants. Records with the same parcel, closing date and closing price were counted once. Builder and resale transactions may both appear; compare the same home type, condition and purchase terms.
Reported construction years in the matched sales run from 1998 to 2003. Reported living area ranges from 1,528 to 2,679 square feet; this is living area, not total building area.
Schools and everyday routes
Martin County School District assigns public schools by address and attendance zone. School Choice is a separate application through the district; confirm the current window, address and school year with Martin County School District (martinschools.org/page/office-of-school-choice). Proximity does not guarantee admission. Shared county research checked October 24, 2026.
For everyday outings, compare the route from the actual property to downtown Stuart and its Riverwalk, the beach you prefer, and your healthcare provider. Martin North and Martin South are different Cleveland Clinic campuses. A county-wide drive time is not a property-specific measurement.
Before you make an offer
Ask for the association budget, reserves, meeting minutes and rules that apply to the exact property. Confirm dues, special assessments, rental rules and any club membership in writing; a listing figure is not a substitute for the documents. Hire a professional home inspection and obtain an insurance quote for the address. The year a house was built does not tell you when its roof or equipment was replaced.
Selling your current home too?
Line up the sale and purchase timelines before committing to the next home. Start with a home valuation, then talk through both moves with us.
Compare the location and home type
For another point of comparison, see Indiantown FL Acreage Homes for Sale and Palm City Farms Homes for Sale in Martin County.
Nearby communities to compare
For the bigger picture, start with Stuart homes for sale.
Frequently asked questions
What should I know about Florida Club?
At Florida Club in Stuart, the first comparison is a detached home versus a villa. The matched sales show both, with different prices and responsibilities to check. Golf access and association maintenance should be confirmed separately from the home purchase.
What do recent closed sales show?
The matched sample in the October 23, 2026 MLS export contains 22 closed sales from $375,000 to $775,000. The closing period is October 23, 2025 through October 22, 2026; these are sales, not current asking prices.
What should I confirm about HOA and club costs?
Get the amount, billing period, coverage and special assessments for the exact property in writing. Check any master association, district assessment and club membership separately.
Does the sales sample show what is available now?
No. It contains closed sales for the stated period, not active inventory. Confirm the current listing price and availability before touring.
What should I check before buying?
Compare the same property type, review the association documents and hire a professional home inspection. Get an insurance quote and confirm the rules, schools and costs for the exact address.
Your next step
Send us the address or home type you have in mind and we will help compare the options.
Questions about Florida Club? Tell us your price range and what you need, and we will send what fits.
Call or text Brian Wilder: 561-201-4717. Lucy Lopez: 561-285-8809. Keller Williams Realty.
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Wilder Real Estate Group at Keller Williams Realty
Brian Wilder 561-201-4717
Lucy Lopez 561-285-8809
Fifth-generation Palm Beach County resident, second-generation agent. 1,500+ homes sold. Investing in Palm Beach County real estate since 1996, licensed agent since 1998.
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Sources: Flexmls (BeachesMLS) and the official city, county, school district and builder sources named in the text, checked on the dates shown (October 22, 2026; October 23, 2025; October 23, 2026). Figures current as of those dates. Double-check the listing you are interested in.