A neighborhood in Stuart, Florida

Duckwood, Stuart

About 139 single-family homes on duck-named streets in south Stuart, unincorporated Martin County, built from 1986 to 1990 beside a wetland preserve.

139Homes on the county roll
1987–1989Years most homes were built
1,530Typical living area, sq ft
HousesHome type
1985Association incorporated

Homes, years and sizes: Martin County property records (2025 tax roll).

Overview

About Duckwood

Duckwood is a small planned neighborhood built in five years. The county roll counts 139 homes, all finished from 1986 to 1990, on streets named for ducks: Canvas Back, Bluebill and Wigeon.

The roll records Duckwood as a PUD with its own lakes, private streets and a wetland preservation tract held in common. Homes have about 1,150 to 1,950 square feet of living area on lots of roughly 8,500 square feet.

The research we have notes a clubhouse and pool. What the association covers is something we confirm for a specific home.

It is in unincorporated Martin County with a Stuart address, in the 34997 ZIP, next to Parkwood and a short drive from Port Salerno.

At a glance

Streets
SE Lillian Court, SE Canvas Back Place, SE Bluebill Place and SE Wigeon Court
Home type
Single-family homes
Built
Mostly 1987 to 1989
Living area
About 1,160 to 1,950 sq ft
Zip code
34997
County
Martin County
Association
Duckwood Homeowners Association, Inc.

On the market now

Homes for Sale in Duckwood

Listings inside the boundary of Duckwood, 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.

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Live from BeachesMLS · Guide updated October 2026

Closed sales

The Duckwood Market

Closed sales inside the boundary of Duckwood, 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.

Three 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.

MeasureLast 12 monthsYear beforeChange
Homes sold33flat
Median sale price$330,000$410,000-20%
Median price per sq ft$243$255-5%
Active listings now0

BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of Duckwood, 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 Duckwood Association and What It Costs

Who runs the association, what governs it, and what current listings say the fee is.

AssociationDuckwood Homeowners Association, Inc.
Florida corporate recordSunbiz document N09316, filed May 16, 1985 (opens in a new tab)
Governed byChapter 720, Florida Statutes (homeowners’ associations)

Association Fees From Current Listings

Association fee, median$182 a month
Typical range$182 to $183 a month
Usually coversCommon Areas, Cable TV, Internet, Recreation Facilities
Club membershipNot required

From 5 current and recent BeachesMLS listings in Duckwood, 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 Duckwood

Places nearby.

Halpatiokee Regional Park (opens in a new tab)County park on the South Fork of the St. Lucie River with trails, paddling, sports fields, and tennis and pickleball courts.
Stuart Beach (opens in a new tab)Guarded county beach at 889 NE Ocean Boulevard on Hutchinson Island.
Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center (opens in a new tab)Marine life nature center on Hutchinson Island between the Indian River and the ocean.
Elliott Museum (opens in a new tab)History exhibits, vintage cars and art at 825 NE Ocean Boulevard, run by the Historical Society of Martin County.
Martin County Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)The county guide to parks, beaches, boat ramps and programs.

Zoned Public Schools

Duckwood 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.

Find the Zoned School for an Address

How it came to be

A Short History of Duckwood

  1. 1986

    The first homes were finished.

  2. 1989

    The busiest year on the county roll, with 50 homes completed.

  3. 1990

    The last homes were finished, completing the neighborhood.

Sources: Martin County 2025 tax roll (Florida Department of Revenue), legal descriptions on the Martin County roll.

The boundary

Duckwood on the Map

Questions

Questions Buyers Ask About Duckwood

What do homes in Duckwood 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.

When was Duckwood built?

The county roll dates every home to 1986 through 1990.

Does Duckwood back to a preserve?

The county roll lists a wetland preservation tract in Duckwood held in common. We confirm which homes border it.

Are the streets in Duckwood private?

The county roll records a private streets tract. We confirm who maintains them for a specific home.

Where is Duckwood in Stuart?

In south Stuart in unincorporated Martin County, in the 34997 ZIP, next to Parkwood and near Port Salerno.

How many homes are in Duckwood, and when were they built?

Martin County property records list 139 residential parcels in Duckwood, most built 1987 to 1989, with a typical living area of about 1,530 square feet.

Who runs the Duckwood association?

Duckwood Homeowners Association, Inc. (Florida document N09316, filed May 16, 1985) governs the community; we confirm the current management company for each home.

What are the association fees in Duckwood?

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 Duckwood gated?

We have not found an official source confirming a gate; we confirm access for a specific home.

Which public schools serve Duckwood?

Duckwood 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.

Duckwood · Stuart

Let Us Take Care of the Details

Tell us the street or the home in Duckwood. 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