A canal neighborhood in Stuart, Florida
South River Colony, Stuart
About 79 single-family homes built from 1972 onward on SE River Lane, SE Cardinal Trail and SE Colony Drive, with association-owned canal, street and recreation tracts.
Homes, years and sizes: Martin County property records (2025 tax roll).
Overview
About South River Colony
South River Colony is a canal neighborhood that filled in slowly. The county roll dates its first homes to 1972 and shows building in every decade since, with the median home from 1981.
The South River Colony Property Owners Association owns three tracts on the county record, about 17 acres together: the streets, the canal and a recreation parcel. Lots are generous, most about 8,800 to 17,400 square feet, and homes run from about 1,240 to 2,150 square feet.
The subdivision was never recorded as a formal plat, so lots are described as part of South River Colony, Unrecorded. It is in unincorporated Martin County with a Stuart address, south of the city near Halpatiokee Regional Park.
At a glance
- Streets
- SE River Lane, SE Cardinal Trail and SE Colony Drive
- Home type
- Single-family homes
- Built
- Mostly 1973 to 1990
- Living area
- About 1,240 to 2,150 sq ft
- Zip code
- 34994, 34997
- County
- Martin County
- Association
- South River Colony Property Owners Association, Inc.
On the market now
Homes for Sale in South River Colony
Listings inside the boundary of South River Colony, newest first, updated through the day from BeachesMLS. No homes are listed for sale here right now. New listings come up through the year; ask me to watch for one.
$419,888
New Listing
496 SE CARDINAL Trail Stuart, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 921 SqFt 0.21 Acres
$419,888
For Sale
496 SE Cardinal Trail Stuart, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 921 SqFt 0.21 Acres
All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by BeachesMLS. Listings held by brokerage firms other than Douglas Elliman Real Estate are identified with the listing firm’s name on each listing’s detail page. Listing data last updated Friday, November 6th, 2026 at 08:16:01 AM.
Closed sales
The South River Colony Market
Closed sales inside the boundary of South River Colony, every home type together. Medians and the middle range say more than any average, and in a community this size a single unusual sale can move a year.
One closed sale in twelve months is a thin sample, so read the median as a marker, not a price for any one home. We pull every closing here for any home you are considering.
| Measure | Last 12 months | Year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 1 | 1 | flat |
| Median sale price | $879,000 | $415,000 | +112% |
| Median price per sq ft | $504 | $365 | +38% |
| Active listings now | 0 |
BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of South River Colony, twelve months through October 2026, via IDX Broker. Active listings now is live from the MLS feed; the median asking price updates monthly. Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Association and costs
The South River Colony Association and What It Costs
Who runs the association, what governs it, and what current listings say the fee is.
| Association | South River Colony Property Owners Association, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Florida corporate record | Sunbiz document N04829, filed August 23, 1984 (opens in a new tab) |
| Governed by | Chapter 720, Florida Statutes (homeowners’ associations) |
| Water | The canal is an association-owned tract; we confirm the route to the river, any boat restrictions and fixed bridges for a specific home. |
Association Fees From Current Listings
| Association fee, median | $25 a month |
|---|---|
| Typical range | $25 to $29 a month |
| Association or manager named in listings | South River Colony |
| Usually covers | Common Areas |
| Club membership | Not required |
From 3 current and recent BeachesMLS listings in South River Colony, via IDX Broker, refreshed weekly. Fees are monthly equivalents of the association fees in each listing; condo, master and sub-association fees can stack. The recorded documents, the current budget and the estoppel govern.
What Else to Check
- Canal and streets The association owns the canal, streets and recreation tract, so their upkeep falls to owners; we confirm the budget and any assessments for a specific home.
- Taxes and insurance After a sale the assessed value resets the following January. Flood zone and roof age drive insurance quotes, so we check both for the address.
- Estoppel The closing agent orders an estoppel certificate from each association, which confirms what is owed at closing.
Documents to Review Before Closing
- Before you sign: the association disclosure summary and the parcel’s tax bill, including any non-ad valorem lines
- Before you sign: leasing and approval rules if you may rent, and architectural rules for exterior changes
- Before closing: estoppel certificates from every association that applies
Where it sits
Around South River Colony
Places nearby.
Zoned Public Schools
South River Colony is in Martin County, so public schools are assigned by the Martin County School District by address. We confirm the zoned elementary, middle and high school for the home you are considering.
How it came to be
A Short History of South River Colony
- 1972
The first homes in South River Colony were finished, according to the county roll.
- 1981
The median year built, as the neighborhood filled in through the 1970s and 1980s.
- 2022
The newest home on the roll was completed.
Sources: Martin County 2025 tax roll (Florida Department of Revenue); Martin County GIS parcel and subdivision records (read 2026-10-21).
The boundary
South River Colony on the Map
Questions
Questions Buyers Ask About South River Colony
What do homes in South River Colony cost right now?
No homes are listed for sale here right now. New listings come up through the year; ask me to watch for one. The market section above shows what homes here actually sold for over the past year.
Who owns the canal in South River Colony?
The South River Colony Property Owners Association, according to Martin County parcel records, along with the streets and a recreation tract.
When was South River Colony built?
From 1972 onward, according to the county roll, with most homes finished between the 1970s and early 1990s.
How big are the lots in South River Colony?
Most are about 8,800 to 17,400 square feet, and homes run from about 1,240 to 2,150 square feet.
Is South River Colony in the City of Stuart?
No. Martin County’s parcel records place it in unincorporated Martin County, with a Stuart mailing address.
How many homes are in South River Colony, and when were they built?
Martin County property records list 79 residential parcels in South River Colony, most built 1973 to 1990, with a typical living area of about 1,670 square feet.
Who runs the South River Colony association?
South River Colony Property Owners Association, Inc. (Florida document N04829, filed August 23, 1984) governs the community; we confirm the current management company for each home.
What are the association fees in South River Colony?
The fee table on this page is drawn live from current and recent listings. The seller’s disclosure, the association disclosure summary and the estoppel certificate confirm the exact amount for a specific home.
Is South River Colony gated?
We have not found an official source on a gate; we confirm access for a specific home.
Which public schools serve South River Colony?
South River Colony is in Martin County, so public schools are assigned by the Martin County School District by address. We confirm the zoned elementary, middle and high school for the home you are considering.
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Let Us Take Care of the Details
Tell us the street or the home in South River Colony. We come back with the listings, the association’s fees and rules, and what similar homes sold for, then arrange the visits and coordinate every step to closing day.
Monika Phillips, Sales Associate, Douglas Elliman Real Estate
- Association fees, rules and documents gathered for each home
- Leasing and approval rules pulled up front
- Tax bill and flood zone checked for the address
- One team from the first look to closing day
Home counts, years built and sizes come from Martin County property records (2025 tax roll); association records from the Florida Division of Corporations. Listing and sales data from BeachesMLS via IDX is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; listings may be held by brokerages other than Douglas Elliman. Association fees shown come from current and recent listings and can differ from the association’s budget; recorded documents and the associations’ own figures control. Verify anything that matters to your decision with the source. Monika Phillips, Sales Associate, Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Equal Housing Opportunity.
