A neighborhood of newer homes in Stuart, Florida

Legacy Cove, Stuart

A neighborhood of 238 single-family homes on the Cove Isle and Cove Lakes plats, in unincorporated Martin County with a Stuart address, built from 2004 to 2014.

238Homes on the county roll
2004–2013Years most homes were built
2,270Typical living area, sq ft
HousesHome type
2003Association incorporated

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

Overview

About Legacy Cove

Legacy Cove is the community name for two recorded neighborhoods: the Cove Isle PUD and the Cove Lakes PUD. Together the county roll counts 238 single-family homes, built from 2004 to 2014.

Cove Isle is recorded at PB 15, page 76 and Cove Lakes at PB 16, page 36. Most homes went up in 2004 and 2005, with the rest finished by 2014. The typical home has about 2,270 square feet of living area, and most fall between about 1,890 and 2,760.

County records show common land held by Cove Isle Community Association, Inc. Street names such as SE Lake Legacy Way point to the lakes inside the community. We confirm the association, the amenities and the lot for a specific home.

It is in unincorporated Martin County with a Stuart address, in the 34997 ZIP, on the south side of Stuart near SE Cove Road and Halpatiokee Regional Park.

At a glance

Streets
SE Legacy Cove Circle, SE Conference Circle, SE Summit Trail, SE Lake Legacy Way, SE Illusion Isle Way and SE Tradition Trace
Home type
Single-family homes
Built
Mostly 2004 to 2013
Living area
About 1,890 to 2,760 sq ft
Zip code
34997
County
Martin County
Association
Cove Isle Community Association, Inc.

On the market now

Homes for Sale in Legacy Cove

Listings inside the boundary of Legacy Cove, 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.

Beaches MLS

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.

Live from BeachesMLS

Closed sales

The Legacy Cove Market

Closed sales inside the boundary of Legacy Cove, 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.

MeasureLast 12 monthsYear beforeChange
Homes sold48-50%
Median sale price$565,000$573,000-1%
Median price per sq ft$238$244-2%
Active listings now0

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

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

AssociationCove Isle Community Association, Inc.
Florida corporate recordSunbiz document N03000008463, filed September 30, 2003 (opens in a new tab)
Governed byChapter 720, Florida Statutes (homeowners’ associations)
WaterSome lots are on community lakes; there is no boat access we can confirm from official records.

Association Fees From Current Listings

Association fee, median$361 a month
Typical range$329 to $362 a month
Usually coversCommon Areas, Security, Cable TV, Maintenance Grounds, Recreation Facilities, Reserve Fund
Club membershipNot required

From 6 current and recent BeachesMLS listings in Legacy Cove, 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 Legacy Cove

Places nearby.

Halpatiokee Regional Park (opens in a new tab)County park on SW Lost River Road: 65 acres of fields, courts and trails inside about 500 acres of wetland preserve.
Sandsprit Park (opens in a new tab)County park at the mouth of Manatee Pocket in Port Salerno, with boat ramps, a dock, beach areas and picnic space.
Kiplinger Nature Preserve (opens in a new tab)County preserve at 4146 S. Kanner Highway on the South Fork of the St. Lucie River, with a trail, footbridges and a floating dock for kayaks.
Bathtub Beach (opens in a new tab)County beach at 1585 SE MacArthur Boulevard, sheltered by a worm reef just offshore, with Ocean Rescue staff on duty daily.
Stuart Beach (opens in a new tab)Martin County’s guarded beach at 889 NE Ocean Boulevard on Hutchinson Island.

Zoned Public Schools

Legacy Cove 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 Legacy Cove

  1. 2004

    The first Legacy Cove homes on the county roll were built.

  2. 2005

    The median year built.

  3. 2014

    The last homes were completed.

Sources: Martin County 2025 tax roll (Florida Department of Revenue), Martin County Property Appraiser parcel records; Martin County subdivision records (Cove Isle PUD, PB 15, page 76; Cove Lakes PUD, PB 16, page 36).

The boundary

Legacy Cove on the Map

Questions

Questions Buyers Ask About Legacy Cove

What do homes in Legacy Cove 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 Legacy Cove the same as Cove Isle and Cove Lakes?

Yes. Legacy Cove is the community name; the county records the homes on two plats, the Cove Isle PUD and the Cove Lakes PUD.

When were the homes in Legacy Cove built?

From 2004 to 2014, according to the county roll, with most finished in 2004 and 2005.

Is Legacy Cove gated?

Sources disagree. We confirm gate and access arrangements for a specific home.

How big are the homes?

The typical home has about 2,270 square feet of living area on the county roll. Most fall between about 1,890 and 2,760.

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

Martin County property records list 238 residential parcels in Legacy Cove, most built 2004 to 2013, with a typical living area of about 2,270 square feet.

Who runs the Legacy Cove association?

Cove Isle Community Association, Inc. (Florida document N03000008463, filed September 30, 2003) governs the community; we confirm the current management company for each home.

What are the association fees in Legacy Cove?

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 Legacy Cove gated?

We confirm gate and access arrangements for a specific home.

Which public schools serve Legacy Cove?

Legacy Cove 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.

Legacy Cove · Stuart

Let Us Take Care of the Details

Tell us the street or the home in Legacy Cove. 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