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Stuart · Martin County
Zip code 34996 covers Stuart in Martin County, Florida. Locally it takes in the Sailfish Point / Sewall's Point area.
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About Zip Code 34996
Zip code 34996 covers Stuart in Martin County, Florida. Locally it takes in the Sailfish Point / Sewall's Point area. There are 96 homes for sale in 34996 right now, updated from the MLS. The median list price is $485,000.
Market Overview
There are 96 active listings for sale in zip code 34996 right now. The median list price is $485,000. Listings span $95,000 to $35,000,000, so there is inventory across most budgets. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.
34996 Market Stats
Live MLSHomes & Architecture
Homes for sale in 34996 offer 1 to 6 bedrooms and 1 to 5.5 baths. Living areas run from about 638 to 5,035 square feet. The mix here includes single family, condo and land homes. Current prices run from $106,000 to $5,999,000. The homes on the market were built between 1958 and 1994.
Prices & Value
The median asking price for homes in 34996 is $485,000. That runs about 11% below the Martin County median of $545,000, which can make 34996 a relative value within the county. Active listings run from $95,000 at the entry level to $35,000,000 at the top, so there is inventory across a range of budgets. Across the homes on the market now, prices work out to roughly $400 per square foot. A typical listing here has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, with around 1,440 square feet of living space. These figures update from the MLS as homes come on and go under contract, so use them as a current snapshot rather than a fixed value.
The Stuart Area
Zip 34996 is part of Stuart, which has a population of about 20,578 and growth of +2.5% since 2020. Stuart covers roughly 7 square miles at about 2,892 people per square mile. Across Stuart as a whole there are 451 homes for sale, averaging 107 days on market.
More about Stuart →Location
The 34996 area is part of Stuart in Martin County. Locally it covers Sailfish Point / Sewall's Point and the surrounding streets. Residents are close to the shopping, dining, schools, and parks of Stuart, with the wider job centers, beaches, and airports of the region within driving distance.
Buying in 34996
Buying in 34996 follows the same path as the rest of Martin County. Getting a mortgage pre-approval first tells you your real budget and lets you move quickly when the right home comes up. Property taxes factor into the monthly payment: the median annual property tax in Martin County is about $3,120. Florida's homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of a primary residence, and the Save Our Homes cap limits how fast that assessed value can rise from year to year. Budget for homeowners insurance as well. Rates in Florida reflect wind and flood exposure, so gather quotes early and check whether a specific address sits in a FEMA flood zone. Once you are under contract, plan for a home inspection and, if you are financing, a lender appraisal, both of which fall inside the inspection period. Most Florida purchases close within 30 to 45 days of an accepted offer. Working with an agent who knows Stuart means you see new listings in 34996 the day they reach the market.
Selling in 34996
A successful sale in 34996 comes down to pricing, presentation, and marketing. List prices in the 34996 area currently center around $485,000, which is a starting reference for where a comparable home might be positioned. Homes that are decluttered, professionally photographed, and priced to recent comparable sales tend to draw the most interest in the first two weeks, when a listing is newest and gets the most views. Florida sellers usually pay the documentary stamp tax on the deed, currently $0.70 per $100 of the sale price in most counties, along with prorated property taxes and, by local custom in many areas, the owner's title insurance policy. Agent commission is negotiable and is agreed to up front in the listing agreement. We provide a no-obligation home valuation for Stuart owners, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.
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