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# Stuart & Jensen Beach: Luxury Coastal New Construction in Martin County

February 2, 2026 5 min read

Martin County is the Treasure Coast's premium market. Stuart, Jensen Beach, and Hobe Sound consistently price 30–60% above neighboring St. Lucie County. Here's why, and what new construction is actually available.

## The premium is real, and earned

Martin County is **deliberately growth-restricted.** A four-story building height limit, strict comp-plan zoning, and a long history of conservation easements keep density low. The result: less inventory, less traffic, and prices that reflect scarcity.

## What's available in new construction

New construction in Martin County is limited compared to St. Lucie. Most opportunities are:

- **Infill custom homes** on barrier-island and riverfront lots ($1.5M+)
- **Boutique gated communities** with 20–60 homes total
- **Florida-certified builders** rather than the national volume builders

The big nationals, D.R. Horton, Lennar, have very limited Martin County inventory.

## Lifestyle

- Walkable downtown Stuart with award-winning dining
- Direct St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon access
- Top-rated public schools relative to the rest of the Treasure Coast
- Easy 90-minute drive to Palm Beach International or Orlando airports

## Who it fits

Martin County is the right answer for buyers who: - Have a $1M+ budget and want premium location and finishes - Want true small-town Florida lifestyle (no big-city sprawl) - Need waterfront, deep-water dockage, or barrier-island access

If your budget tops out around $500K, you'll get more home for the money in St. Lucie or Brevard, and that's perfectly fine. But if Martin County is in range, very few Florida markets offer this combination of lifestyle, schools, and built-in scarcity.

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