A waterfront neighborhood in Hobe Sound, Florida
The Soundings, Hobe Sound
A waterfront neighborhood of 150 single-family homes on canals off the Intracoastal in Hobe Sound, built mostly from 1971 to 1999 on The Soundings plat and its first addition.
Homes, years and sizes: Martin County property records (2025 tax roll).
Overview
About The Soundings
The Soundings is a boating neighborhood on the mainland side of the Intracoastal, with streets laid out along canals. The county roll counts 150 houses, most built in two waves, the early 1970s and the 1980s.
The plat is recorded at PB 5, page 3, with replats of Blocks 6 and 7 at PB 5, pages 7 and 102, and Addition No. 1 at PB 5, page 103. The private streets and common parcels, including one on SE Soundings Drive, are held by the Soundings Yacht and Tennis Club. Star Island Way and Harbor Island Way carry the most homes.
The typical house has about 2,290 square feet of living area on the county roll, and most fall between about 1,670 and 3,440. Lots run close to a quarter acre to about 16,600 square feet. Rebuilds since 2000 sit beside the original 1970s houses.
It is in unincorporated Martin County with a Hobe Sound address in the 33455 ZIP, across the Intracoastal from Jupiter Island and a short drive to the beaches and the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge.
At a glance
- Streets
- SE Star Island Way, SE Harbor Island Way, SE Gulfstream Place, SE Hawksbill Way, SE Soundings Place, SE Seagrape Way and SE Pelican Island Way
- Home type
- Single-family homes
- Built
- Mostly 1972 to 1999
- Living area
- About 1,670 to 3,440 sq ft
- Zip code
- 33455
- County
- Martin County
- Association
- Soundings Yacht and Tennis Club, Inc.
On the market now
Homes for Sale in The Soundings
Listings inside the boundary of The Soundings, 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.
$3,200,000
Coming Soon
8985 SE HARBOR ISLAND Way Hobe Sound, Florida
3 Beds 4 Baths 2,920 SqFt 0.29 Acres
$2,250,000
For Sale
8945 SE HARBOR ISLAND Way Hobe Sound, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,329 SqFt 0.27 Acres
$3,650,000
For Sale
8884 SE Pelican Island Way Hobe Sound, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,420 SqFt 0.26 Acres
$4,385,000
For Sale
8967 SE Star Island Way Hobe Sound, Florida
4 Beds 5 Baths 3,860 SqFt 0.27 Acres
$4,385,000
For Sale
8967 SE Star Island Way Hobe Sound, Florida
4 Beds 5 Baths 3,860 SqFt 0.27 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 Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 at 01:09:56 PM.
Closed sales
The Soundings Market
Closed sales inside the boundary of The Soundings, 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.
Four closed sales 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 | 4 | 9 | -56% |
| Median sale price | $1,724,000 | $855,000 | +102% |
| Median price per sq ft | $735 | $445 | +65% |
| Active listings now | 0 |
BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of The Soundings, 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 Soundings Association and What It Costs
Who runs the association, what governs it, and what current listings say the fee is.
| Association | Soundings Yacht and Tennis Club, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Florida corporate record | Sunbiz document 730223, filed July 16, 1974 (opens in a new tab) |
| Governed by | Chapter 720, Florida Statutes (homeowners’ associations) |
| Club | The Soundings Yacht and Tennis Club, Inc. is the not-for-profit corporation that holds the private streets and common areas on the county record; we confirm what membership covers for a specific home. |
| Water | Homes sit on canals off the Intracoastal Waterway. By water, the Jupiter Inlet is about 8 miles south and the St. Lucie Inlet about 8 miles north. The route south passes the Bridge Road bridge in Hobe Sound, a drawbridge that opens on request. We check the route, the bridges and the dock depth for a specific home. |
Association Fees From Current Listings
| Association fee, median | $324 a month |
|---|---|
| Typical range | $220 to $324 a month |
| Association or manager named in listings | Campbell Property Management |
| Usually covers | Common Areas, Recreation Facilities |
| Club membership | Not required |
From 9 current and recent BeachesMLS listings in The Soundings, 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 recreation land The roll shows common recreation parcels, so we confirm the association, its amenities and every assessment from the disclosure summary.
- Docks and seawalls We confirm dock permits and seawall condition for a specific waterfront 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 The Soundings
Places nearby.
Zoned Public Schools
The Soundings 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 Soundings
- 1971
The oldest house in The Soundings on the county roll was built.
- 1972
The busiest building year on the roll, with 19 houses finished.
- 1974
Soundings Yacht and Tennis Club, Inc. was filed with the State of Florida on July 16.
- 1984
The median year built across the neighborhood.
- 1999
Nine in ten houses were finished by this year.
- 2024
The newest house on the county roll was completed.
Sources: Martin County 2025 tax roll (Florida Department of Revenue), legal descriptions on the Martin County roll; Martin County Property Appraiser parcel records; Florida Division of Corporations record 730223.
The boundary
The Soundings on the Map
Questions
Questions Buyers Ask About The Soundings
What do homes in The Soundings 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 Soundings on the water?
Yes. Homes sit on canals off the Intracoastal Waterway. We confirm frontage, dock rights and seawall condition for a specific home.
How far is The Soundings from an ocean inlet?
By water, the Jupiter Inlet is about 8 miles south and the St. Lucie Inlet about 8 miles north. Heading south, boats pass the Bridge Road drawbridge, which opens on request. We check the route and bridges for a specific boat.
When were the homes in The Soundings built?
Most went up from 1971 to 1999, with the median in 1984. A few houses have been built or rebuilt since 2000, the newest in 2024.
How big are the homes in The Soundings?
The typical house has about 2,290 square feet of living area on the county roll. Most fall between about 1,670 and 3,440 square feet.
How many homes are in The Soundings, and when were they built?
Martin County property records list 150 residential parcels in The Soundings, most built 1972 to 1999, with a typical living area of about 2,290 square feet.
Who runs the The Soundings association?
Soundings Yacht and Tennis Club, Inc. (Florida document 730223, filed July 16, 1974) governs the community; we confirm the current management company for each home.
What are the association fees in The Soundings?
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 Soundings gated?
Published sources disagree on whether The Soundings is gated; we confirm access for a specific home.
Which public schools serve The Soundings?
The Soundings 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 Soundings. 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.
