A river neighborhood in Palm City, Florida
Captain’s Creek, Palm City
About 154 single-family homes in southern Palm City, unincorporated Martin County, recorded as Captain’s Creek and also known as Orchid Bay, built mostly from 1994 to 2003.
Homes, years and sizes: Martin County property records (2025 tax roll).
Overview
About Captain’s Creek
Captain’s Creek is the recorded name; most people call it Orchid Bay, after its main street and its association. The 154 homes on the county roll went up mostly from 1994 to 2003, on lots of about half an acre.
The county records the plat as Captain’s Creek at PB 12, page 72, with Orchid Bay as its also-known-as name. A typical house has about 2,790 square feet of living area, most between about 2,400 and 3,850.
The Orchid Bay Property Owners Association holds about 54 acres of common land on the county record, including private streets and two large tracts. We confirm amenities, lakes and what the association maintains for a specific home.
It is in southern Palm City near the South Fork of the St. Lucie River, unincorporated Martin County, 34990, about half a mile from Four Rivers and Highlands Reserve.
At a glance
- Streets
- SW Orchid Bay Drive, SW Sea Holly Way, SW Jasmine Trace, SW Coral Tree Lane and SW Robys Way
- Home type
- Single-family homes
- Built
- Mostly 1996 to 2004
- Living area
- About 2,410 to 3,930 sq ft
- Zip code
- 34990
- County
- Martin County
- Association
- Orchid Bay Property Owners Association, Inc.
On the market now
Homes for Sale in Captain’s Creek
Listings inside the boundary of Captain’s Creek, 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.
$1,395,888
New Listing
5508 SW ORCHID BAY Drive Palm City, Florida
5 Beds 4 Baths 4,129 SqFt 0.52 Acres
$1,001,000
For Sale
5530 SW Orchid Bay Drive Palm City, Florida
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,817 SqFt 0.57 Acres
$849,000
Active Under Contract
5145 SW Spring Aster Court Palm City, Florida
7 Beds 4 Baths 3,967 SqFt 0.79 Acres
$719,000
For Sale
1542 SW JASMINE Trace Palm City, Florida
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,677 SqFt 0.64 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 Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 05:56:42 AM.
Closed sales
The Captain’s Creek Market
Closed sales inside the boundary of Captain’s Creek, 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.
No closed sales were recorded inside Captain’s Creek in the twelve months through October 2026. When a home here does sell, the price is set by the specific residence, so we pull every recent closing nearby for any home you are considering.
| Measure | Last 12 months | Year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 0 | 3 | |
| Active listings now | 0 |
BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of Captain’s Creek, 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 Captain’s Creek Association and What It Costs
Who runs the association, what governs it, and what current listings say the fee is.
| Association | Orchid Bay Property Owners Association, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Florida corporate record | Sunbiz document N26178, filed April 29, 1988 (opens in a new tab) |
| Governed by | Chapter 720, Florida Statutes (homeowners’ associations) |
| Water | We confirm any river, lake or canal frontage and dock rights for a specific lot. On the river route to the St. Lucie Inlet, NOAA’s Coast Pilot lists the fixed Palm City Bridge at 54 feet, two bascule bridges at Stuart (the railroad bridge and the Old Roosevelt Bridge) and two fixed highway bridges at 65 feet; which of them a boat from a given home passes, and the depth along the way, we confirm per home. |
Association Fees From Current Listings
| Association fee, median | $197 a month |
|---|---|
| Typical range | $197 to $206 a month |
| Usually covers | Common Areas, Security |
| Club membership | Not required |
From 4 current and recent BeachesMLS listings in Captain’s Creek, 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
- 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 Captain’s Creek
Places nearby.
Zoned Public Schools
Captain’s Creek 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 Captain’s Creek
- 1994
The first homes on the county roll were finished.
- 1997
The busiest year, with 31 homes completed.
- 1998
The median year built.
- 2018
The newest home on the county roll was completed.
Sources: Martin County 2025 tax roll (Florida Department of Revenue); Martin County GIS parcel and subdivision records (read 2026-10-21); NOAA U.S. Coast Pilot 4, chapters 10 and 12; Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz, read 2026-10-21).
The boundary
Captain’s Creek on the Map
Questions
Questions Buyers Ask About Captain’s Creek
What do homes in Captain’s Creek 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 Captain’s Creek the same as Orchid Bay?
Yes. The county records the plat as Captain’s Creek, also known as Orchid Bay, and the association is the Orchid Bay Property Owners Association.
How big are the lots in Captain’s Creek?
About half an acre on the county roll, larger than in most Palm City neighborhoods of the 1990s.
When were the homes in Captain’s Creek built?
Mostly from 1994 to 2003, according to the county roll, with the newest from 2018.
Is Captain’s Creek on the water?
It sits near the South Fork. We confirm river, lake or canal frontage and any dock for a specific lot.
How many homes are in Captain’s Creek, and when were they built?
Martin County property records list 153 residential parcels in Captain’s Creek, most built 1996 to 2004, with a typical living area of about 2,790 square feet.
Who runs the Captain’s Creek association?
Orchid Bay Property Owners Association, Inc. (Florida document N26178, filed April 29, 1988) governs the community; we confirm the current management company for each home.
What are the association fees in Captain’s Creek?
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 Captain’s Creek gated?
We have not found an official source on a gate; we confirm access for a specific home.
Which public schools serve Captain’s Creek?
Captain’s Creek 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 Captain’s Creek. 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.
