A neighborhood in Stuart, Florida

Tropical Estates, Stuart

About 34 single-family homes on lots near an acre off SW Kanner Highway in southwest Stuart, unincorporated Martin County, built mostly from 1975 to 1981.

34Homes on the county roll
1977–1981Years most homes were built
1,970Typical living area, sq ft
HousesHome type

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

Overview

About Tropical Estates

Tropical Estates is a small neighborhood of large lots off SW Kanner Highway in southwest Stuart. The county roll lists 34 houses, most on lots of about three quarters of an acre to more than an acre.

The roll records three sections, 2, 3 and 4. Most homes were built from 1975 to 1981, with a few later, and they run from about 1,690 to 2,620 square feet of living area.

The streets are SW 18th Avenue, SW Perry Terrace, SW Tropical Avenue and SW Perry Lane.

It is in unincorporated Martin County with a Stuart address, in the 34997 and 34994 ZIPs, near St. Lucie Falls and Locks Landing.

At a glance

Streets
SW 18th Avenue, SW Perry Terrace, SW Tropical Avenue and SW Perry Lane
Home type
Single-family homes on large lots
Built
Mostly 1977 to 1981
Living area
About 1,690 to 2,620 sq ft
Zip code
34997, 34994
County
Martin County

On the market now

Homes for Sale in Tropical Estates

Listings inside the boundary of Tropical Estates, 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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Closed sales

The Tropical Estates Market

Closed sales inside the boundary of Tropical Estates, 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.

One closed sale 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 sold11flat
Median sale price$575,000$285,000+102%
Median price per sq ft$363$180+102%
Active listings now0

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

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

AssociationWe confirm the association, its manager and its documents for each home.

Association Fees From Current Listings

Association fees for Tropical Estates vary by building and plan. We confirm the current fees for the home you want and walk you through them.

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 Tropical Estates

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.
Downtown Stuart Riverwalk (opens in a new tab)The City of Stuart’s boardwalk along the St. Lucie River downtown, with live music on weekends.
Stuart Beach (opens in a new tab)Martin County’s guarded beach at 889 NE Ocean Boulevard on Hutchinson Island.
Martin County Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)The county guide to parks, beaches, boat ramps and programs.
The Lyric Theatre (opens in a new tab)Performing arts theater in downtown Stuart, with concerts and live performances.

Zoned Public Schools

Tropical Estates 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 Tropical Estates

  1. 1975

    The first homes on the county roll were finished.

  2. 1979

    The middle of the build-out on the roll.

  3. 1999

    The newest home on the roll was finished.

Sources: Martin County 2025 tax roll (Florida Department of Revenue); Martin County GIS municipal boundaries and address points (every parcel tested, October 2026).

The boundary

Tropical Estates on the Map

Questions

Questions Buyers Ask About Tropical Estates

What do homes in Tropical Estates 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.

How big are the lots in Tropical Estates?

Most are about three quarters of an acre to more than an acre, per the county roll.

Where is Tropical Estates?

Off SW Kanner Highway in southwest Stuart, in unincorporated Martin County with a Stuart address.

When were the homes built?

Mostly from 1975 to 1981, according to the county roll.

Does Tropical Estates have an HOA?

We have found no association recorded. Deed restrictions can still apply, so we confirm them for a specific home.

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

Martin County property records list 34 residential parcels in Tropical Estates, most built 1977 to 1981, with a typical living area of about 1,970 square feet.

What are the association fees in Tropical Estates?

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 Tropical Estates gated?

These are public streets as far as we have found; we confirm access for a specific home.

Which public schools serve Tropical Estates?

Tropical Estates 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.

Tropical Estates · Stuart

Let Us Take Care of the Details

Tell us the street or the home in Tropical Estates. 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