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Golf Community · Stuart, FL
Mariner Sands is a private, gated golf community in Stuart offering 36 holes of championship golf surrounded by lush native preserve. The community features a variety of single-family homes and villas on wooded and fairway lots, with a full-service clubhouse, croquet, tennis, and a pool that creates an active yet peaceful lifestyle in the heart of the Treasure Coast.
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Market Overview
There are 6 active listings for sale in Mariner Sands right now. The median list price is $595,000, or about $241 per square foot. Listings span $329,000 to $745,000, so there is inventory across most budgets. Homes are averaging 163 days on market. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.
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About Mariner Sands
Mariner Sands is a private, gated golf community in Stuart offering 36 holes of championship golf surrounded by lush native preserve. The community features a variety of single-family homes and villas on wooded and fairway lots, with a full-service clubhouse, croquet, tennis, and a pool that creates an active yet peaceful lifestyle in the heart of the Treasure Coast.
Mariner Sands is a private golf and country club community in Stuart, where the housing centers on single-family homes, villas, and patio homes arranged around the courses and lakes, geared toward buyers who want an amenity-rich, club-oriented lifestyle in Martin County. The market positions in the upper local range, reflecting the gated setting, the golf, and Stuart's standing as one of the more desirable Treasure Coast addresses, while still offering value relative to comparable club living farther south. Buyers find a spread from villas and patio homes to larger detached homes, with course, lake, and preserve views shaping pricing within the community.
Stuart sits at the heart of Martin County where the St. Lucie River meets the Atlantic, known for its walkable downtown, riverfront, and reputation as a boating and sailing hub. Mariner Sands offers access to US-1 and a short drive to I-95, connecting north along the Treasure Coast and south toward Palm Beach County. The area pairs a relaxed, water-oriented lifestyle with beaches, parks, and an established dining and shopping scene, and it draws both full-time residents and seasonal owners who want recreation and a quieter coastal pace.
As a private country club community, Mariner Sands typically requires some form of club membership in addition to the homeowners association, so buyers should confirm the membership categories, mandatory versus optional status, and the initiation and annual costs, all of which significantly affect ownership expenses. Review association reserves and any assessment history as standard diligence. Coastal Martin County insurance and flood-zone checks apply, so verify the flood map, windstorm exposure, and roof and window condition. Mariner Sands suits buyers who want a full-amenity private club lifestyle and the relative value Stuart offers against the southern metros.
Homes & Architecture
Homes for sale in Mariner Sands offer 2 to 4 bedrooms and 2 to 3 baths. Floor plans span roughly 1,598 to 2,970 square feet. The mix here includes single family, townhouse and condo homes. Current prices run from $329,000 to $745,000. The homes on the market were built between 1980 and 1992.
Amenities & Lifestyle
The community is gated, with controlled access at the entrance.
Location
Mariner Sands is located in Stuart, part of Martin County, Florida. The Stuart area's shopping, dining, schools, and parks are all nearby, and the region's job centers, beaches, and airports are within driving distance.
Buying in Mariner Sands
The buying process in Mariner Sands 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. Ask for the association's governing documents, budget, and reserve study before you write an offer. Association fees, any club or membership costs, and rules on rentals, pets, and leasing vary by community and materially affect the true cost of ownership. 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. Working with an agent who knows Stuart means you see new listings in Mariner Sands the day they reach the market.
Selling in Mariner Sands
Selling a home in Mariner Sands starts with pricing it correctly for current conditions. List prices in Mariner Sands currently center around $595,000, 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. Buyers in an association community also want to see the HOA or condo docs, the reserve study, and any pending or special assessments up front, so having those ready before you list avoids delays once you are under contract. 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. We provide a no-obligation home valuation for Mariner Sands owners in Stuart, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.
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