A master-planned community in Palm City, Florida
Martin Downs, Palm City
The 2,400-acre master plan at the center of Palm City, with about 3,400 homes on the county roll in houses, villas and condominiums built mostly from 1984 to 1997 around its golf courses.
Homes, years and sizes: Martin County property records (2025 tax roll).
Overview
About Martin Downs
Martin Downs started as a golf club. A mid-1970s plan called Palm City Ranch opened the Crane Creek course in 1976, and in 1978 a new developer took over the 2,400 acres and renamed them Martin Downs, after someone remarked that the land looked like Churchill Downs. Today the golf club is one part of a plan of about 3,400 homes.
The county roll counts about 3,400 homes on the residential Martin Downs plats: about 3,090 houses and villas and about 310 condominiums. Building ran from 1977 to 2024, with most finished from 1984 to 1997 and the busiest years in 1984 and 1988. A typical home has about 1,540 square feet of living area, from compact villas on small lots to larger houses in Crane Creek.
The neighborhoods went up around the courses through the 1980s and 1990s, each on its own recorded Martin Downs plat or parcel: Crane Creek, Sunset Trace, The Meadows, Monarch, Pine Ridge, Charter Club, Eagle Lake, Egret Pond and others. Most have their own association, and the Martin Downs Property Owners Association holds common land across the plan. The business park and Town Center along Martin Downs Boulevard are part of the plan but not counted as homes.
According to Hometown News, the club, then Martin Downs Country Club, opened two courses designed by Charles Ankrom: Crane Creek in 1976 and Osprey Creek, built from 1981 to 1982. The Crane Creek course closed during the recession of the mid-2000s and later reopened as Banyan Creek Golf Club. A new owner bought Martin Downs Golf Club in 2012 and upgraded Osprey Creek. Martin Downs is in unincorporated Martin County with a Palm City address in the 34990 ZIP, along Martin Highway and SW Martin Downs Boulevard near the Turnpike and I-95.
At a glance
- Streets
- SW Martin Downs Boulevard, SW Crane Creek Avenue, SW Sunset Trace Circle, SW Monarch Club Drive and SW Olympic Club Terrace
- Home type
- Single-family homes, villas and condominiums
- Built
- Mostly 1984 to 1997
- Living area
- About 1,240 to 2,690 sq ft
- Zip code
- 34990
- County
- Martin County
- Association
- Martin Downs Property Owners Association, Inc., plus neighborhood associations
Inside Martin Downs
The Neighborhoods of Martin Downs
Homes
Crane Creek
Houses on acre lots from 1978 to the early 1990s around the first Martin Downs course.
Homes and sizes on request
Homes
Monarch
About 519 houses on the plats around the Monarch course, built mostly from 1988 to 1999.
Homes and sizes on request
Homes
The Meadows
About 826 houses from 1988 to 1994 on numbered Martin Downs parcels at The Meadows.
Homes and sizes on request
Homes
Sunset Trace
Compact houses from 1984 to 1988 with Stamford, Wellesley and the Villas of Sunset Trace.
Homes and sizes on request
Homes
Pine Ridge
About 296 condominiums on SW Silver Pine Way, built from 1986 to 1995.
Homes and sizes on request
Homes
Charter Club
About 201 houses on its own Martin Downs plat, backing onto the Monarch course.
Homes and sizes on request
Homes
Eagle Lake
About 113 homes on a Martin Downs plat from the mid-1980s.
Homes and sizes on request
Homes
Martin Downs Golf Club
The Osprey Creek course and clubhouse, sold by membership separately from the homes.
Homes and sizes on request
On the market now
Homes for Sale in Martin Downs
Listings inside the boundary of Martin Downs, newest first, updated through the day from BeachesMLS. Right now 86 homes are listed, averaging $482,000.
$1,495,000
New Listing
2032 SW Racquet Club Drive Palm City, Florida
4 Beds 4 Baths 4,242 SqFt 1.64 Acres
$228,500
New Listing
1484 SW Silver Pine Way 102B Palm City, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,170 SqFt 33.84 Acres
$325,000
New Listing
3704 SW Quail Meadow Trail D Palm City, Florida
3 Beds 3 Baths 1,654 SqFt 0.04 Acres
$529,000
New Listing
1700 SW MONARCH CLUB Drive Palm City, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,793 SqFt 0.23 Acres
$535,000
New Listing
1700 SW Monarch Club Drive Palm City, Florida
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,793 SqFt 0.23 Acres
$325,000
New Listing
3704 SW QUAIL MEADOW Trail D Palm City, Florida
3 Beds 3 Baths 1,654 SqFt 0.04 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 Friday, November 6th, 2026 at 02:25:46 AM.
Closed sales
The Martin Downs Market
Closed sales inside the boundary of Martin Downs, 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.
Martin Downs recorded 173 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 | 173 | 126 | +37% |
| Median sale price | $363,000 | $370,000 | -2% |
| Median price per sq ft | $224 | $229 | -2% |
| Middle 80% of sales | $214,000 to $793,000 | $240,000 to $646,000 | |
| Active listings now | 86 | ||
| Median asking price now | $399,000 | ||
| Months of supply now | 6.0 |
BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of Martin Downs, 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 Martin Downs Association and What It Costs
Who runs the association, what governs it, and what current listings say the fee is.
| Association | Martin Downs Property Owners Association, Inc., plus neighborhood associations |
|---|---|
| Florida corporate record | Sunbiz document 767953, filed April 14, 1983 (opens in a new tab) |
| Governed by | Chapter 720, Florida Statutes (homeowners’ associations) |
| Club | Martin Downs Golf Club is one part of Martin Downs and sells its own memberships, separate from the neighborhood associations; we confirm current terms for a specific home, and dues are on request. |
Association Fees From Current Listings
| Association fee, median | $640 a month |
|---|---|
| Typical range | $464 to $667 a month |
| Association or manager named in listings | Advantage Property Management, Pine Ridge At Martin Downs, Sunset Trace |
| Usually covers | Cable TV, Common Areas, Security, Maintenance Grounds, Pool(s), Reserve Fund |
| Club membership | Not required |
From 40 current and recent BeachesMLS listings in Martin Downs, 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
- Golf club Membership is sold separately from the homes as far as we have found; we get current terms in writing on request.
- Layered associations Many Martin Downs neighborhoods have their own association and some sit under a master; we confirm every assessment from the disclosure summaries.
- 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 Martin Downs
Places nearby.
Zoned Public Schools
Martin Downs 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 Martin Downs
- Mid-1970s
M&W Land Development drew up the master plan for Palm City Ranch.
- 1976
Construction of the Crane Creek course began in April, with the first official tee shot that December.
- 1978
First Southern Holdings bought the 2,400-acre project and named it Martin Downs.
- 1982
The second course, Osprey Creek, was finished.
- 1988
The busiest building year on the county roll: about 481 Martin Downs homes finished.
- 2000s
The Crane Creek course closed during the recession; it later reopened as Banyan Creek Golf Club.
- 2012
A new owner bought Martin Downs Golf Club and upgraded the Osprey Creek course.
Sources: Hometown News, January 2019, Martin County 2025 tax roll (Florida Department of Revenue); Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz, read 2026-10-21).
The boundary
Martin Downs on the Map
Questions
Questions Buyers Ask About Martin Downs
What do homes in Martin Downs cost right now?
Right now 86 homes are listed for sale inside Martin Downs, at an average asking price of $482,000 (about $273 per square foot), as of November 6, 2026. The market section above shows what homes here actually sold for over the past year.
How many homes are in Martin Downs?
About 3,400 on the county roll across the residential Martin Downs plats, roughly 3,090 houses and villas and 310 condominiums.
How did Martin Downs get its name?
According to Hometown News, the developer who took over the project in 1978 named it Martin Downs after someone said the land reminded her of Churchill Downs.
How many golf courses are in Martin Downs?
Martin Downs opened with two, Crane Creek in 1976 and Osprey Creek in 1982. Hometown News reported in 2019 that Osprey Creek stayed with the club and Crane Creek reopened as Banyan Creek Golf Club. We confirm current ownership and terms.
Do you have to join the golf club to live in Martin Downs?
Not by owning a home alone, as far as we have found; the club sells its own memberships. We confirm whether any neighborhood ties membership to the deed for a specific home.
What neighborhoods are in Martin Downs?
Crane Creek, Monarch, The Meadows, Sunset Trace and Pine Ridge, plus Charter Club, Eagle Lake, Egret Pond, Quail Meadow, Palm Pointe, Parkside, Mill Creek, Osprey Creek and Mallard Creek. Each has its own plat and most have their own association.
How big is Martin Downs?
About 2,400 acres, according to Hometown News, with homes built mostly from 1984 to 1997.
How many homes are in Martin Downs, and when were they built?
Martin County property records list 3,400 residential parcels in Martin Downs, most built 1984 to 1997, with a typical living area of about 1,540 square feet.
Who runs the Martin Downs association?
Martin Downs Property Owners Association, Inc., plus neighborhood associations (Florida document 767953, filed April 14, 1983) governs the community; we confirm the current management company for each home.
What are the association fees in Martin Downs?
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 Martin Downs gated?
Some Martin Downs neighborhoods may have gated entrances and others are open; we confirm access for a specific home.
Which public schools serve Martin Downs?
Martin Downs 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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Tell us the street or the home in Martin Downs. 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.
New construction. Where this page mentions new or planned homes, prices, plans, features and timelines come from the builders and developers, are believed reliable but not guaranteed, and can change without notice. Renderings are artist’s concepts. Builders sell through their own sales teams; Monika Phillips and Douglas Elliman are not a builder’s sales agent unless a page says so. For homeowners’ association communities, review the disclosure summary and governing documents required by Chapter 720, Florida Statutes, before signing. Nothing on this page is an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any property in any state where the offering has not been registered or exempted as required, including New York and New Jersey. No sale may be made to a resident of such a state until those requirements are met.
