The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 34990 sells for about $611,376, or $243 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.6%), a market in balance. Homes take about 75 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,015 a month.
ZIP 34990 — Palm City
The 34990 market is currently experiencing a cooling phase with home values hovering near $611K and a year-over-year decline of 0.6%. High inventory levels and a balanced market environment are forcing buyers to be more selective, while investors face thin margins requiring strict financial discipline.
This ZIP is suited for family buyers and investors who can navigate a higher-priced market with a need for disciplined underwriting and long-term planning.
Median prices moved down 0.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 75 days on market with 5.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.3% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.3% · poverty 5.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 34990, Martin County FL
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Florida) — Statewide Uniform Property Tax Lien Priority & Tax Deed Sale Enforcement: Unpaid real ad valorem and non-ad valorem taxes become a first-priority sovereign lien on January 1 of the tax year, superior to all mortgages and private liens. If unpaid by April 1 following the tax year, tax certificates are sold via competitive bidding under § 197.432. State (Florida) — Community Development District (CDD) Special Assessment & Financing Lien Mandate: Binds the parcel to non-ad valorem assessments levied directly by the CDD board to fund infrastructure bonds (capital assessments) and operations/maintenance (O&M assessments). State (Florida) — Florida Constitutional Homestead Exemption & Save Our Homes (SOH) Assessment Cap: Reduces taxable value by up to $50,000: base $25,000 exemption applies to all taxing authorities (including school districts); second $25,000 exemption applies to assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 for non-school millage. State (Florida) — Florida Ad Valorem Real Property Assessment & Tax Mechanics: Parcels are assessed annually at 100% just value (market value) as of January 1 by county property appraisers. Tax formula: Tax Bill = (Taxable Value / 1,000) * Total Levied Millage Rate. Assessed Value = Just Value - Assessment Limitations.
The ZIP features an 11% renter share with high mobility, requiring careful tenant screening and conservative financial buffers for investors.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and Zillow market reports.
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- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.411.1 mi
- Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast4.59.8 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.512.9 mi
- Elev8 Fun4.57.8 mi
- Clover Park4.612.9 mi
- Conchy Joe's Seafood4.310.2 mi
- Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa4.611.7 mi
- Busch Wildlife Sanctuary4.816.3 mi
- Waterfront4.76.6 mi
- Jensen Beach4.711.8 mi
- Dave & Buster's Port St. Lucie4.69.1 mi
- Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens4.78.7 mi
- Regal Treasure Coast Mall4.37.8 mi
- Sailfish Splash Waterpark4.46.4 mi
- Elliott Museum4.711.3 mi
- Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast4.59.8 mi
- House of Refuge Museum4.711.6 mi
- The Mansion at Tuckahoe4.89.8 mi
- Stuart Heritage Museum4.76.6 mi
- Jensen Beach4.711.8 mi
- Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens4.78.7 mi
- Whispering Pines Park4.67 mi
- Halpatiokee Regional Park4.76 mi
- Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center4.711.3 mi
- Pirate’s Cove Resort and Marina4.39.1 mi
- Indiantown Marina4.412.1 mi
- River Park Marina4.612.3 mi
- Safe Harbor Harborage Yacht Club4.47.1 mi
- US Sailing Center of Martin County, Inc.4.89.8 mi
- PGA Golf Club at PGA Village4.312.5 mi
- Hammock Creek Golf Club4.53.5 mi
- The Saints at Port St. Lucie Golf Course4.18.6 mi
- Champions Club at Summerfield4.48.4 mi
- Sailfish Sands Golf Course3.98.9 mi
- Treasure Coast Square4.37.9 mi
- Publix Super Market at Shoppes of St. Lucie West4.512.2 mi
- Publix Super Market at Tradition Square4.510 mi
- Publix Super Market at Darwin Square4.57.3 mi
- Tradition Village Center4.610.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.