A neighborhood in Stuart, Florida
Tropical Estates, Stuart
About 34 single-family homes on lots near an acre off SW Kanner Highway in southwest Stuart, unincorporated Martin County, built mostly from 1975 to 1981.
Homes, years and sizes: Martin County property records (2025 tax roll).
Overview
About Tropical Estates
Tropical Estates is a small neighborhood of large lots off SW Kanner Highway in southwest Stuart. The county roll lists 34 houses, most on lots of about three quarters of an acre to more than an acre.
The roll records three sections, 2, 3 and 4. Most homes were built from 1975 to 1981, with a few later, and they run from about 1,690 to 2,620 square feet of living area.
The streets are SW 18th Avenue, SW Perry Terrace, SW Tropical Avenue and SW Perry Lane.
It is in unincorporated Martin County with a Stuart address, in the 34997 and 34994 ZIPs, near St. Lucie Falls and Locks Landing.
At a glance
- Streets
- SW 18th Avenue, SW Perry Terrace, SW Tropical Avenue and SW Perry Lane
- Home type
- Single-family homes on large lots
- Built
- Mostly 1977 to 1981
- Living area
- About 1,690 to 2,620 sq ft
- Zip code
- 34997, 34994
- County
- Martin County
On the market now
Homes for Sale in Tropical Estates
Listings inside the boundary of Tropical Estates, 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.
No properties found
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 is refreshed at least every 12 hours.
Closed sales
The Tropical Estates Market
Closed sales inside the boundary of Tropical Estates, 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 | $575,000 | $285,000 | +102% |
| Median price per sq ft | $363 | $180 | +102% |
| Active listings now | 0 |
BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of Tropical Estates, 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 Tropical Estates Association and What It Costs
Who runs the association, what governs it, and what current listings say the fee is.
| Association | We confirm the association, its manager and its documents for each home. |
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Association Fees From Current Listings
Association fees for Tropical Estates 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 Tropical Estates
Places nearby.
Zoned Public Schools
Tropical Estates 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 Tropical Estates
- 1975
The first homes on the county roll were finished.
- 1979
The middle of the build-out on the roll.
- 1999
The newest home on the roll was finished.
Sources: Martin County 2025 tax roll (Florida Department of Revenue); Martin County GIS municipal boundaries and address points (every parcel tested, October 2026).
The boundary
Tropical Estates on the Map
Questions
Questions Buyers Ask About Tropical Estates
What do homes in Tropical Estates 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.
How big are the lots in Tropical Estates?
Most are about three quarters of an acre to more than an acre, per the county roll.
Where is Tropical Estates?
Off SW Kanner Highway in southwest Stuart, in unincorporated Martin County with a Stuart address.
When were the homes built?
Mostly from 1975 to 1981, according to the county roll.
Does Tropical Estates have an HOA?
We have found no association recorded. Deed restrictions can still apply, so we confirm them for a specific home.
How many homes are in Tropical Estates, and when were they built?
Martin County property records list 34 residential parcels in Tropical Estates, most built 1977 to 1981, with a typical living area of about 1,970 square feet.
What are the association fees in Tropical Estates?
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 Tropical Estates gated?
These are public streets as far as we have found; we confirm access for a specific home.
Which public schools serve Tropical Estates?
Tropical Estates 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 Tropical Estates. 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.
