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Stuart · Martin County
Zip code 34997 sits in Stuart, part of Martin County, Florida. Locally it takes in the South Stuart area.
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About Zip Code 34997
Zip code 34997 sits in Stuart, part of Martin County, Florida. Locally it takes in the South Stuart area. There are 248 homes for sale in 34997 right now, updated from the MLS. The median list price is $484,000.
Market Overview
There are 248 active listings for sale in zip code 34997 right now. The median list price is $484,000. Listings span $68,000 to $6,200,000, so there is inventory across most budgets. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.
34997 Market Stats
Live MLSHomes & Architecture
Homes for sale in 34997 offer 2 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 4 baths. Floor plans span roughly 1,107 to 3,072 square feet. The mix here includes single family, condo and townhouse homes. Current prices run from $99,000 to $1,200,000. The homes on the market were built between 1973 and 2026.
Prices & Value
The median asking price for homes in 34997 is $484,000. That runs about 11% below the Martin County median of $545,000, which can make 34997 a relative value within the county. Active listings run from $68,000 at the entry level to $6,200,000 at the top, so there is inventory across a range of budgets. Across the homes on the market now, prices work out to roughly $246 per square foot. A typical listing here has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, with around 1,520 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 34997 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.
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The 34997 area is part of Stuart in Martin County. Locally it covers South Stuart and the surrounding streets. Day to day, the zip puts residents near Stuart's shopping, dining, and schools, with regional beaches, employers, and airports a drive away.
Buying in 34997
The buying process in 34997 is the one used across 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 34997 the day they reach the market.
Selling in 34997
Selling a home in 34997 starts with pricing it correctly for current conditions. List prices in the 34997 area currently center around $484,000, 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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