A riverfront neighborhood in Stuart, Florida
North River Shores, Stuart
About 407 homes across six recorded sections on the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, in unincorporated Martin County just west of the City of Stuart, built mostly in the 1960s and 1970s.
Homes, years and sizes: Martin County property records (2025 tax roll).
Overview
About North River Shores
North River Shores grew up along the tidal North Fork of the St. Lucie River in the 1960s and early 1970s. The county roll dates the oldest house to 1956 and the busiest year to 1969, and lists about 407 built homes across North River Shores Sections 1 through 6.
Section 4 is the largest, followed by Sections 6, 2 and 3. Most homes are single-family houses of about 1,600 to more than 3,800 square feet; the roll also lists about 30 small multifamily buildings and seven vacant lots.
Most homes went up between the early 1960s and 2004, and a few new houses have been finished each year since, the newest in 2025. With lots and houses of different ages side by side, we pull permits, the roof and the flood zone for a specific home.
It is a census-designated place in unincorporated Martin County with a Stuart address, mostly in the 34994 ZIP, bordered by the City of Stuart to the east and the North Fork to the south. U.S. 1 runs along its eastern edge toward downtown Stuart. The Estuary, a separate planned development, has its own page.
At a glance
- Streets
- NW Spruce Ridge Drive, NW Fork Road, NW Pine Lake Drive, NW Lakeside Trail and NW River Trail
- Home type
- Single-family homes
- Zip code
- 34994, 34996
- County
- Martin County
- Association
- North River Shores Property Owners’ Association, Inc.
On the market now
Homes for Sale in North River Shores
Listings inside the boundary of North River Shores, newest first, updated through the day from BeachesMLS. Right now 4 homes are listed, averaging $1,287,000.
$675,000
For Sale
1222 NW GREEN PINE Lane Stuart, Florida
3 Beds 3 Baths 1,897 SqFt 0.71 Acres
$698,000
For Sale
1776 NW Palmetto Court Stuart, Florida
5 Beds 2 Baths 2,250 SqFt 0.56 Acres
$2,795,000
For Sale
1910 NW Cove Circle Stuart, Florida
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,706 SqFt 0.64 Acres
$980,000
For Sale
1023 NW SPRUCE RIDGE Drive Stuart, Florida
4 Beds 3 Baths 1,988 SqFt 0.44 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 08:16:01 AM.
Closed sales
The North River Shores Market
Closed sales inside the boundary of North River Shores, 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.
North River Shores recorded 11 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 | 11 | 8 | +38% |
| Median sale price | $950,000 | $513,000 | +85% |
| Median price per sq ft | $422 | $246 | +72% |
| Middle 80% of sales | $283,000 to $4,517,000 | $289,000 to $625,000 | |
| Active listings now | 4 | ||
| Median asking price now | $839,000 | ||
| Months of supply now | 4.4 |
BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of North River Shores, 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 North River Shores Association and What It Costs
Who runs the association, what governs it, and what current listings say the fee is.
| Association | North River Shores Property Owners’ Association, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Florida corporate record | Sunbiz document 730706, filed September 18, 1974 (opens in a new tab) |
| Governed by | Chapter 720, Florida Statutes (homeowners’ associations) |
| Water | The neighborhood borders the tidal North Fork of the St. Lucie River; which homes have frontage or a dock, and the route to open water, we confirm for a specific home. |
Association Fees From Current Listings
| Association fee, median | $22 a month |
|---|---|
| Typical range | $15 to $500 a month |
| Club membership | Not required |
From 5 current and recent BeachesMLS listings in North River Shores, 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
- Property owners association North River Shores Property Owners’ Association, Inc. is on file with the state (filed 1974); we confirm for a specific home whether one applies.
- Flood zone Homes near the river can sit in a flood zone; we pull the flood zone and any elevation certificate for a specific 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 North River Shores
Places nearby.
Zoned Public Schools
North River Shores 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 North River Shores
- 1956
The oldest house on the county roll in North River Shores was built.
- 1969
The busiest year on the roll, with 41 homes finished; most of the neighborhood went up between the early 1960s and 1972.
- 2004
Building had largely filled the six sections by now.
- 2025
The newest homes on the roll were finished.
Sources: Martin County 2025 tax roll (Florida Department of Revenue), Wikipedia (North River Shores, Florida).
The boundary
North River Shores on the Map
Questions
Questions Buyers Ask About North River Shores
What do homes in North River Shores cost right now?
Right now 4 homes are listed for sale inside North River Shores, at an average asking price of $1,287,000 (about $548 per square foot), as of November 6, 2026. The market section above shows what homes here actually sold for over the past year.
Is North River Shores in the City of Stuart?
No. It is an unincorporated census-designated place in Martin County, bordered by the City of Stuart to the east, with a Stuart mailing address. County rules govern zoning and permits.
Is North River Shores on the water?
It borders the tidal North Fork of the St. Lucie River. Which homes have frontage or a dock, and the route to open water, we confirm for a specific home.
When were the homes in North River Shores built?
Mostly in the 1960s and early 1970s. The county roll dates the oldest house to 1956 and the busiest year to 1969, and new houses are still added now and then.
Is The Estuary part of North River Shores?
The Estuary was recorded as The Estuary at North River Shores and sits inside the same Census area, but it is a separate planned development of condominiums and houses, with its own page.
How many homes are in North River Shores, and when were they built?
There are about 407 homes in North River Shores.
Who runs the North River Shores association?
North River Shores Property Owners’ Association, Inc. (Florida document 730706, filed September 18, 1974) governs the community; we confirm the current management company for each home.
What are the association fees in North River Shores?
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 North River Shores gated?
No gate that we have found; these are older platted streets, and we confirm access for a specific home.
Which public schools serve North River Shores?
North River Shores 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 North River Shores. 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.
