A straight read on Islesworth, what it actually is, who it fits, and what to check before you write an offer.
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Islesworth is a gated, single-family family community in Palm City, despite the "Isles" name, it's a residential neighborhood, not a waterfront or boating community. Homes are on public water and sewer, in the Martin County School District, minutes from I-95 and the Turnpike. Best fit for a family buyer who wants a gated Palm City address and schools.
I'm Brian Wilder, and I help buyers and sellers in Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties. This page covers Islesworth so you can ask the right questions before you tour. Here's the honest version of Islesworth, the parts that matter and the parts most listings skip.
Homes for sale in Islesworth right now
The live listings for Islesworth load in the search box on this page, straight from the MLS feed. Asking prices and availability change daily, so use the live results for what is on the market today.
How much do homes in Martin Downs cost?
Single-family homes in Martin Downs typically sold for about $612,000 (median across 119 closed sales), and the middle half of sales fell between $440,000 and $807,000 (Flexmls closed sales, as of October 2026).
Islesworth is part of Martin Downs, so these figures cover all of Martin Downs, not just Islesworth. These are past closed sales with close dates from October 23, 2025 to October 22, 2026, not asking prices. Ask me for a short list of recent sales near the home you want.
How long do homes in Martin Downs take to sell?
Single-family homes in Martin Downs typically sold after about 44 days on the market (Flexmls closed sales, as of October 2026).
Islesworth is part of Martin Downs, so these figures cover all of Martin Downs, not just Islesworth. Days on market vary by price, condition and season. Compare the home you like with recent sales on the same street or in the same section.
How old are the homes in Martin Downs?
In Flexmls closed sales as of October 2026, the middle half of homes in Martin Downs were built between 1984 and 1995, with a median year built of 1988 across 171 closed sales.
Islesworth is part of Martin Downs, so these figures cover all of Martin Downs, not just Islesworth. Roof age, window type and updates vary by address, so ask for the roof date and a wind-mitigation report before your inspection period ends.
Is Martin Downs a gated community?
In Flexmls closed sales as of October 2026, 87% of the homes in Martin Downs were listed in a gated community. Check each address, because gate and association rules differ.
Islesworth is part of Martin Downs, so these figures cover all of Martin Downs, not just Islesworth. Ask for the governing documents in writing. They show the monthly fee, what it covers, and the rental, pet and parking rules.
Do homes in Martin Downs need flood insurance?
In Flexmls closed sales as of October 2026, 5% of the homes in Martin Downs list a FEMA high-risk flood zone. Lenders require flood insurance in those zones, so get a quote for the exact address.
Islesworth is part of Martin Downs, so these figures cover all of Martin Downs, not just Islesworth. Cash buyers are not required to carry flood insurance, but the risk is the same. Check the flood zone, the elevation certificate and the insurance quote before your inspection period ends.
What Islesworth actually is
A gated, single-family residential community in Palm City. The "Isles" name suggests water, but this is a family neighborhood, homes on public water and sewer, not a waterfront or dock community. It's on the inland side of Palm City, Martin County, with quick access to I-95 and the Turnpike and the everyday shopping around Martin Downs and Treasure Coast.
The right buyer here is usually a family buyer who wants a gated Palm City address and Martin County schools. Some homes may back to a community lake, which is a nice view amenity, but if you're truly after boating or water access, I'll show you communities that have it.
Pre-offer checklist for Islesworth
- School zone: Verify the exact zoned schools for the specific address at martinschools.org before any offer, for a family community this is often the whole reason for the purchase, and boundaries change.
- HOA financials: Get the current HOA financials in writing, reserves, the reserve study, and any pending or recent special assessments, before any offer. In a gated community the HOA also carries the gate and shared grounds, so reserve health matters.
- CDD bond (if any): On some Palm City communities a CDD bond remains on the tax bill. Confirm whether any CDD line applies to the specific lot before any offer.
- Home age and systems: Confirm roof age, systems, and any four-point/wind-mitigation items that affect insurance cost, especially on older homes.
- Lake lots: If a home backs to a community lake, confirm any lot premium and whether it's a view-only amenity, it's not private navigable water.
The honest trade-off
Who thrives in Islesworth: the family buyer who wants a gated Palm City address and schools, values a lake view if a lot has one, and does the HOA and insurance homework.
Who regrets it: the buyer who expects boats or ocean access from the "Isles" name, this isn't that. And the buyer who skips the HOA, CDD, and insurance checks.
Honest alternative: if you truly want water access, I'll show you a Palm City community that has it. If you want more land, I'll point you to acreage nearby. That's the job.
Compare nearby communities
For the wider Palm City market, see our Palm City homes guide (palmbeachcountyhomeforsale.com/palmcityhomesforsale). If Islesworth is not the right fit, compare Quail Meadow (palmbeachcountyhomeforsale.com/blog/quail-meadow) and Crane Creek at Martin Downs (palmbeachcountyhomeforsale.com/blog/crane-creek-martin-downs).
What to check before you offer in Islesworth
- Association fees and rules. Get the monthly fee, what it covers, any special assessment and the rental and pet rules in writing.
- Roof, air conditioning and windows. Their age shapes your first big repair and your insurance quote.
- Taxes on the specific property. Look up the address with the county property appraiser instead of trusting a neighbor's number.
- A full professional home inspection on every purchase, whatever the type of home.
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Many buyers in Palm City already own a home somewhere else. The order you do things in decides how much you keep, so we price your current home first and then plan the sale and the purchase together. Start with a free home value (palmbeachcountyhomeforsale.com/cma/property-valuation).
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This page is general information, not legal, tax or insurance advice. Double-check the listing you are interested in.
Guide reviewed October 28, 2026.
What is Islesworth?
Islesworth is a community in Palm City, Martin County, Florida. This page covers what to check before you buy and where it sits in the local market. Ask us for current listings and recent sales near the address you like.
What kinds of homes are in Islesworth?
Home type, age, lot size and condition vary by address. Check the property type, year built and roof age in each listing, then compare it with recent sales nearby.
What should I ask about association fees and rules in Islesworth?
Ask what the monthly fee covers, whether there is a special assessment, and what the rental, pet and parking rules are. Ask for the governing documents in writing before your inspection period ends.
Do I need flood insurance to buy a home in Islesworth?
If you use a federally backed mortgage on a home in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, your lender will require it. Cash buyers are not required to carry it, but the risk is the same. Get a flood quote on the exact address before your inspection period ends.
Is it expensive to live in Islesworth?
The price of the home is only part of the cost. Insurance, flood coverage, association fees and taxes change the monthly total a lot from one address to the next. Ask for each of those numbers on the exact property before you offer.
Is it wise to buy a house in Florida right now?
I cannot tell you where the market goes next, and nobody honestly can. What I can do is help you test the purchase against your budget, your insurance quote, your association costs and how long you plan to stay.
Questions about Islesworth? 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.
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.
Email Brian@WilderREG.com
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 28, 2026). Figures current as of those dates. Double-check the listing you are interested in.