A neighborhood beside Lost Lake in Hobe Sound, Florida
The Preserve, Hobe Sound
A neighborhood of 313 single-family homes beside the Lost Lake golf course in western Hobe Sound, recorded in three plats with private roads, preserve and water tracts.
Homes, years and sizes: Martin County property records (2025 tax roll).
Overview
About The Preserve
The Preserve is a neighborhood of 313 houses beside the Lost Lake golf course, recorded in three plats around preserve land and water. Its streets are named for native plants, from SE Bay Cedar Circle to SE Marsh Fern Lane.
The county roll records Preserve Plats 1, 2 and 3, with private roads, preserve, water, recreational and green tracts held in common. The typical lot is about 7,900 square feet, and most fall between about 6,800 and 10,000.
The Retreat, The Preserve, Double Tree and the Falls at Lost Lake sit side by side around the Lost Lake golf course. The course itself is held by a separate private owner, not by the neighborhood associations.
It is in the 33455 ZIP in unincorporated Martin County, in western Hobe Sound a short drive from Jonathan Dickinson State Park and the beaches on Jupiter Island. We confirm the year built and size for a specific home from the property appraiser.
At a glance
- Streets
- SE Bay Cedar Cir, SE Inkwood Way, SE Fiddlewood Ln, SE Sweetbrier Ter and SE Marsh Fern Ln
- Home type
- Single-family homes
- Zip code
- 33455
- County
- Martin County
- Association
- The Preserve of Hobe Sound Homeowners Association, Inc.
On the market now
Homes for Sale in The Preserve
Listings inside the boundary of The Preserve, 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.
$679,000
New Listing
5189 SE Inkwood Way Hobe Sound, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,017 SqFt 0.18 Acres
$539,900
Pending
5203 SE SWEETBRIER Terrace Hobe Sound, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,017 SqFt 0.27 Acres
$515,000
For Sale
7508 SE Autumn Lane Hobe Sound, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,017 SqFt 0.17 Acres
$489,000
For Sale
4958 SE Heartleaf Terrace Hobe Sound, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,017 SqFt 0.17 Acres
$589,000
For Sale
5263 SE Sweetbrier Terrace Hobe Sound, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,017 SqFt 0.18 Acres
$490,000
For Sale
7708 SE BAY CEDAR Circle Hobe Sound, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,017 SqFt 0.19 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 06:26:08 PM.
Closed sales
The Preserve Market
Closed sales inside the boundary of The Preserve, 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.
The Preserve recorded 17 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.
| Measure | Last 12 months | Year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 17 | 13 | +31% |
| Median sale price | $510,000 | $540,000 | -6% |
| Median price per sq ft | $253 | $268 | -6% |
| Middle 80% of sales | $425,000 to $735,000 | $489,000 to $625,000 | |
| Active listings now | 0 |
BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of The Preserve, 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 Preserve Association and What It Costs
Who runs the association, what governs it, and what current listings say the fee is.
| Association | The Preserve of Hobe Sound Homeowners Association, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Florida corporate record | Sunbiz document N30653, filed February 13, 1989 (opens in a new tab) |
| Governed by | Chapter 720, Florida Statutes (homeowners’ associations) |
| Club | The Lost Lake golf course next door is held by a private owner, separate from this association on the county record; we confirm any club membership tie for a specific home. |
Association Fees From Current Listings
| Association fee, median | $317 a month |
|---|---|
| Typical range | $317 to $317 a month |
| Association or manager named in listings | The Preserve At Hobe Sound, The Preserve Of Hobe Sound |
| Usually covers | Cable TV, Common Areas, Maintenance Grounds, Recreation Facilities |
| Club membership | Not required |
From 29 current and recent BeachesMLS listings in The Preserve, 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
- Common tracts The roll shows private roads, preserve, water and recreational tracts held in common, so we confirm the association’s budget and reserves for their upkeep.
- Golf club Any Lost Lake club membership is separate from the association; we get current terms in writing on request.
- 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 The Preserve
Places nearby.
Zoned Public Schools
The Preserve 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 The Preserve
- 1989
The Preserve of Hobe Sound Homeowners Association, Inc. was filed with the State of Florida on February 13.
Sources: Martin County 2025 tax roll (Florida Department of Revenue); Martin County Property Appraiser parcel records; Florida Division of Corporations record N30653.
The boundary
The Preserve on the Map
Questions
Questions Buyers Ask About The Preserve
What do homes in The Preserve 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 The Preserve part of Lost Lake?
It sits beside the Lost Lake golf course with its own recorded plats. We confirm from the recorded documents whether its association ties to the Lost Lake club.
What is held in common in The Preserve?
The county roll shows private roads, preserve, water, recreational and green tracts held in common across Plats 1, 2 and 3.
How big are the lots in The Preserve?
The typical lot is about 7,900 square feet on the county roll. Most fall between about 6,800 and 10,000 square feet.
Do you have to join a golf club to live in The Preserve?
We confirm it from the recorded documents for a specific home, since club terms can differ from the association’s.
How many homes are in The Preserve, and when were they built?
There are about 313 homes in The Preserve.
Who runs the The Preserve association?
The Preserve of Hobe Sound Homeowners Association, Inc. (Florida document N30653, filed February 13, 1989) governs the community; we confirm the current management company for each home.
What are the association fees in The Preserve?
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. Club dues, where a club applies, are on request.
Is The Preserve gated?
We confirm gate and access arrangements for a specific home.
Which public schools serve The Preserve?
The Preserve 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 The Preserve. 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.
