A neighborhood inside the City of Stuart, Florida

Sarita Heights, Stuart

A neighborhood of 133 single-family homes east of downtown, inside the City of Stuart, built mostly from 1972 to 1978 on the Sarita Heights West plats.

133Homes on the county roll
1973–1978Years most homes were built
1,410Typical living area, sq ft
HousesHome type

Homes, years and sizes: Martin County property records (2025 tax roll).

Overview

About Sarita Heights

Sarita Heights is a compact neighborhood of short lanes named for the shore, from SE Starfish Lane to SE Sand Dollar Lane. The county roll counts 133 single-family homes, nearly all built in the 1970s.

The homes sit on the Sarita Heights West plats, recorded at PB 6, page 53 and PB 7, page 17 (Section Three). Most were built from 1972 to 1978 and have about 1,150 to 1,860 square feet of living area on the roll.

Sarita Heights is a different plat from the older Sarita Addition to Broadway nearby; we confirm the recorded subdivision for a specific home.

County parcel records place it inside the City of Stuart, mostly in the 34996 ZIP, east of downtown and close to the Stuart Causeway to Hutchinson Island.

At a glance

Streets
SE Starfish Lane, SE Seashell Lane, SE Sand Dollar Lane, SE Sandpiper Lane, SE Dolphin Drive and SE 13th Street
Home type
Single-family homes
Built
Mostly 1973 to 1978
Living area
About 1,150 to 1,860 sq ft
Zip code
34996, 34994
County
Martin County

On the market now

Homes for Sale in Sarita Heights

Listings inside the boundary of Sarita Heights, 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.

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Closed sales

The Sarita Heights Market

Closed sales inside the boundary of Sarita Heights, 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.

Sarita Heights recorded 5 closed sales in the twelve months through October 2026. Medians, so one unusual sale does not move them; we break the numbers out by home type for any home you are considering.

MeasureLast 12 monthsYear beforeChange
Homes sold55flat
Median sale price$440,000$380,000+16%
Median price per sq ft$311$285+9%
Active listings now0

BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of Sarita Heights, 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 Sarita Heights Association and What It Costs

Who runs the association, what governs it, and what current listings say the fee is.

AssociationWe confirm the association, its manager and its documents for each home.

Association Fees From Current Listings

Association fees for Sarita Heights vary by building and plan. We confirm the current fees for the home you want and walk you through them.

What Else to Check

  • 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 Sarita Heights

Places nearby.

Downtown Stuart Riverwalk (opens in a new tab)The City of Stuart’s boardwalk along the St. Lucie River downtown, with live music on weekends.
Flagler Park (opens in a new tab)City of Stuart waterfront park beside City Hall on the St. Lucie River, with picnic areas, a playground and a basketball court.
Stuart Beach (opens in a new tab)Martin County’s guarded beach at 889 NE Ocean Boulevard on Hutchinson Island.
Elliott Museum (opens in a new tab)The Historical Society of Martin County’s museum on NE Ocean Boulevard, beside Stuart Beach.
Stuart Heritage Museum (opens in a new tab)Local history museum in downtown Stuart.

Zoned Public Schools

Sarita Heights 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.

Find the Zoned School for an Address

How it came to be

A Short History of Sarita Heights

  1. 1972

    The earliest homes on the county roll were built.

  2. 1974

    The median year built.

  3. 1978

    Most of the neighborhood was finished.

  4. 2022

    The newest home on the county roll.

Sources: Martin County 2025 tax roll (Florida Department of Revenue), Martin County Property Appraiser parcel records; Martin County subdivision records (Sarita Heights West, PB 6, page 53; Sarita Heights West Section Three, PB 7, page 17).

The boundary

Sarita Heights on the Map

Questions

Questions Buyers Ask About Sarita Heights

What do homes in Sarita Heights 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.

Is Sarita Heights in the City of Stuart?

Yes. Martin County parcel records place its homes inside the City of Stuart.

When were the homes built?

Mostly from 1972 to 1978, according to the county roll, with the median in 1974.

Is Sarita Heights the same as Sarita Addition to Broadway?

No. They are separate recorded subdivisions. Sarita Heights is on the Sarita Heights West plats.

Is there a homeowners association?

We have not found one on the county record. We confirm any association or deed restriction for a specific home.

How many homes are in Sarita Heights, and when were they built?

Martin County property records list 133 residential parcels in Sarita Heights, most built 1973 to 1978, with a typical living area of about 1,410 square feet.

What are the association fees in Sarita Heights?

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 Sarita Heights gated?

We confirm gate and access arrangements for a specific home.

Which public schools serve Sarita Heights?

Sarita Heights 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.

Sarita Heights · Stuart

Let Us Take Care of the Details

Tell us the street or the home in Sarita Heights. 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