Stuart

Stuart at a Glance

Stuart is the county seat of Martin County and a boating town at heart, set where the St. Lucie River meets the Indian River Lagoon. It has a walkable historic downtown, a riverfront boardwalk and quick access to the beaches on Hutchinson Island, about 30 minutes north of Jupiter.

• Location: Martin County, on the St. Lucie River, about 30 minutes north of Jupiter
• History: incorporated in 1914 and chartered as a city in 1925; nicknamed the "Sailfish Capital of the World" since 1957
• Downtown: more than 50 local shops and restaurants, the Riverwalk and the historic Lyric Theatre
• Boating: the eastern end of the Okeechobee Waterway, with access to the Atlantic through the St. Lucie Inlet
• Market context: the Martin County single-family median was $655,000 in June 2026, according to MIAMI REALTORS

Downtown Stuart

Downtown is the heart of town. The Riverwalk runs along the St. Lucie River from Sunset Bay Marina to Seminole Street, and Flagler Avenue is lined with local shops and restaurants. The Lyric Theatre, which opened in 1926 and is on the National Register of Historic Places, hosts concerts and shows year-round, and the Stuart Heritage Museum tells the town's story a few doors down.

Homes in Stuart

Stuart's housing ranges from older cottages near downtown to gated golf communities and waterfront homes with deep-water access. Sailfish Point, at the southern tip of Hutchinson Island, is a private club community with a Jack Nicklaus course that opened in 1981, and Mariner Sands is a gated golf community of about 771 homes. Waterfront neighborhoods like Harbor Isles and Jensen's Harbor are popular with boaters.

Getting Around

Stuart sits on US-1 with quick access to I-95 and Florida's Turnpike. A Brightline station in downtown Stuart has been planned for years, but its timeline became uncertain in August 2026 after a federal grant went to other projects, so plan on driving to the West Palm Beach station for now.

Communities Near Stuart

Buyers comparing Stuart often look at Palm City, Hobe Sound and Jupiter. Read our guide to the best neighborhoods in Stuart for more.

Buying or Selling in Stuart

The Meyer Lucas Team can show you current Stuart listings, recent waterfront and golf sales and what your home is worth. Call (561) 406-5228 or email [email protected].

Frequently Asked Questions About Stuart

Why is Stuart called the Sailfish Capital of the World?

Stuart adopted the nickname in 1957 for the sailfishing just offshore, and boating and fishing are still a big part of life here.

How far is Stuart from Jupiter?

About 30 minutes by car, north on US-1 or I-95.

Is there a Brightline station in Stuart?

Not yet. A downtown Stuart station has been planned, but its timeline became uncertain in August 2026 after federal funding went elsewhere.

What schools serve Stuart?

Stuart is served by Martin County Schools. Confirm the schools for a specific address with the district.