1955 SW Palm City Rd Unit I · Stuart, FL 34994

$66,500

1 bd · 1.5 ba · 819 sqft · Condo public records · 48 Days on market

Built 1972 $81/sqft · 43% below area Est $117k · 43% under $721/mo HOA · 36% of rent

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• Cash flow +30.0/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Schools +4.5/10.0
• Livability +4.2/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Rent growth +2.3/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to easy, carefree living in this well maintained 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom second-floor condo ideally situated in Monterey Yacht & Country Club—a vibrant 55+ community in the heart of Stuart. From the moment you step inside, you’ll appreciate how lovingly cared for and truly move-in ready this residence is. Being offered fully furnished and turnkey, it’s the perfect opportunity to start enjoying the Florida lifestyle right away. Step out onto the private lanai and take in peaceful golf course views framed by a mature oak tree, creating the perfect setting for morning coffee or relaxing evenings. Location is everything—and this unit delivers. Just a short distance to the clubhouse, you’ll have convenient access to all the amenities that make this community so special. Residents enjoy unlimited golf, a heated pool, bocce, shuffleboard, billiards, fitness center, fishing pier, and two active clubhouses, offering endless ways to stay social and engaged. The monthly condo fee covers cable, internet, water, sewer, building insurance, and professional management, allowing you to enjoy a truly low-maintenance lifestyle. Centrally located in Stuart, you’re only minutes from shopping, dining, medical facilities, downtown Stuart, and the beautiful Treasure Coast beaches. Whether you’re looking for a winter escape, an affordable golf course retreat, or a full-time residence, this condo offers an unbeatable combination of comfort, convenience, and relaxed Florida living.

Key facts

• $721 HOA
• Parking
• Community pool

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 1-bed/1.5-bath condo listed at $66k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $396 ($5k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $66k).
• Recommended offer: $65k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 13.4% vs local median 4.1% in Stuart — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 84/100 on livability (#39 in FL, #790 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: commute A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: crime C-, employment C-, amenities D.
• Martin (suburban): math 52% / reading 53% proficiency, ranked #24 of 73 in FL (top 33%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
• Market conditions: Rents soft (-0.7%/yr); 256 active listings in the ZIP; 28 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 22d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 737 units permitted in Martin County in 2024 (167 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 38% of the median local income ($63k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $460 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Martin County population projected at +19% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 0.0% rent growth), your $19k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 48 days — a 3% lower offer ($65k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• Current owner paid $23k; list at $66k implies a 189% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: HOA is 36% of rent.
• Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk; severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→25/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $64,505 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 48 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1972 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
4. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. Schools are A-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
7. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
8. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
9. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 3.00% ✓
• Cap rate: 13.44%
• Cash-on-cash: 25.51%
• DSCR: 2.13
• GRM: 2.8

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $117,019
• List price: $66,500
• Delta: -43.17%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 13.0%
• Equity multiple: 1.49×
• Total profit: $9,052
• Equity at exit: $9,915

10-year hold

• IRR: 17.1%
• Equity multiple: 2.05×
• Total profit: $19,639
• Equity at exit: $5,750

Cash invested: $18,620 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Florida: 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

3-day pay-or-quit; preempts local rent control; landlord-friendly statutes. Court speed varies by county.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 34994

• Home prices YoY: -27.1%
• Rents YoY: -0.7%
• Active inventory: 256
• Price-to-rent: 2.8×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,998 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$349
• Tax from tax record: −$85 /mo · $1,025/yr
• Insurance: −$28
• HOA: −$721
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$420
• Net cashflow: $396

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,497

Max offer price $66,500

Occupancy floor 75%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $433	-5% $415	+0% $396	+5% $377	+10% $358
Rent	-10% $238	-5% $317	+0% $396	+5% $475	+10% $554
Rate	-1.0pp $429	-0.5pp $413	base $396	+0.5pp $379	+1.0pp $361

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $16,625
• Closing costs: $1,995
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 28 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1900 S Kanner Hwy Unit 2-203 Stuart, FL	2.0	2.0	1086	$1,800	$1.66	14d	1	0.17mi
1950 SW Palm City Rd Stuart, FL	2.0	2.0	1031	$3,150	$3.05	24d	3	0.22mi
1950 SW Palm City Rd Unit 4-4205 Stuart, FL	2.0	2.0	938	$2,400	$2.56	14d	1	0.22mi
2600 S Kanner Hwy Stuart, FL	1.0–2.0	1.5–2.0	890	$1,650	$1.85	14d	3	0.40mi
400 SE Central Pkwy Stuart, FL	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	918	$1,895	$2.06	14d	16	0.56mi
950 S Kanner Hwy Stuart, FL	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.5	1062	$1,495	$1.41	24d	5	0.75mi
950 S Kanner Hwy Stuart, FL	2.0	2.0	1019	$1,888	$1.85	21d	3	0.75mi
950 S Kanner Hwy Stuart, FL	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	850	$1,495	$1.76	14d	4	0.75mi
2819 SW Cornell Ave Palm City, FL	2.0	1.5	1060	$2,150	$2.03	21d	1	0.81mi
801 SE Central Pkwy #7 Stuart, FL	2.0	2.0	1046	$2,150	$2.06	14d	1	0.81mi
633 SW Cleveland Ave Stuart, FL	1.0	1.0	548	$2,100	$3.83	14d	1	1.10mi
2104 SE Edler Dr Stuart, FL	1.0	1.0	726	$1,500	$2.07	24d	1	1.16mi
2118 SE Edler Dr Unit B Stuart, FL	2.0	2.0	876	$1,995	$2.28	24d	1	1.17mi
917 SE Nassau Ave Stuart, FL	2.0	1.0	832	$3,800	$4.57	24d	1	1.17mi
917 SE Nassau Ave Stuart, FL	2.0	1.0	832	$1,900	$2.28	21d	1	1.17mi
2124 SE Edler Dr Stuart, FL	2.0	2.0	876	$1,800	$2.05	24d	1	1.17mi
524 SW St Lucie Cres Stuart, FL	1.0	1.0	610	$1,925	$3.16	14d	5	1.19mi
906 SE Tarpon Ave Unit B Stuart, FL	1.0	1.0	600	$1,350	$2.25	24d	1	1.20mi
544 SW 35th St Palm City, FL	2.0	1.0	850	$1,850	$2.18	24d	1	1.23mi
1485 SW Silver Pine Way Unit 107 B-2 Palm City, FL	1.0	1.0	830	$1,650	$1.99	24d	1	1.25mi
664 SW 35th St Unit 6 Palm City, FL	2.0	1.5	900	$1,850	$2.06	14d	1	1.26mi
664 SW 35th St Apt 3 Palm City, FL	2.0	1.5	900	$1,775	$1.97	14d	1	1.26mi
1215 SE Glenwood Dr Stuart, FL	2.0	2.0	1089	$1,859	$1.71	14d	10	1.27mi
1605 SW Silver Pine Way Unit F2 Palm City, FL	2.0	2.0	1111	$2,000	$1.80	24d	1	1.36mi
3031 SE Aster Ln Unit 608 Stuart, FL	2.0	2.0	1019	$1,870	$1.84	24d	1	1.39mi
3151 SE Aster Ln #1306 Stuart, FL	2.0	2.0	1034	$1,800	$1.74	24d	1	1.40mi
41 SW Seminole St Stuart, FL	3.0	1.0–2.5	1353	$8,333	$6.16	24d	3	1.45mi
3800 S Kanner Hwy Stuart, FL	3.0	1.0–2.0	970	$2,265	$2.34	14d	21	1.47mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $721 · $8,652/yr
• Likely covers: watersewerinternetcableinsurancepoolgym
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 9 events

1. 2026-06-08
   status $66,500 Pending 48 DOM
2. 2026-06-07
   days on market $66,500 Active Under Contract 48 DOM
3. 2026-06-03
   days on market $66,500 Active Under Contract 44 DOM
4. 2026-06-02
   days on market $66,500 Active Under Contract 43 DOM
5. 2026-06-01
   days on market $66,500 Active Under Contract 42 DOM
6. 2026-05-31
   days on market $66,500 Active Under Contract 41 DOM
7. 2026-05-31
   days on market $66,500 Active Under Contract 40 DOM
8. 2026-04-20
   listed $66,500 Active 1536-char remark

   Show marketing remark (1536 chars)

   Welcome to easy, carefree living in this well maintained 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom second-floor condo ideally situated in Monterey Yacht & Country Club—a vibrant 55+ community in the heart of Stuart. From the moment you step inside, you’ll appreciate how lovingly cared for and truly move-in ready this residence is. Being offered fully furnished and turnkey, it’s the perfect opportunity to start enjoying the Florida lifestyle right away. Step out onto the private lanai and take in peaceful golf course views framed by a mature oak tree, creating the perfect setting for morning coffee or relaxing evenings. Location is everything—and this unit delivers. Just a short distance to the clubhouse, you’ll have convenient access to all the amenities that make this community so special. Residents enjoy unlimited golf, a heated pool, bocce, shuffleboard, billiards, fitness center, fishing pier, and two active clubhouses, offering endless ways to stay social and engaged. The monthly condo fee covers cable, internet, water, sewer, building insurance, and professional management, allowing you to enjoy a truly low-maintenance lifestyle. Centrally located in Stuart, you’re only minutes from shopping, dining, medical facilities, downtown Stuart, and the beautiful Treasure Coast beaches. Whether you’re looking for a winter escape, an affordable golf course retreat, or a full-time residence, this condo offers an unbeatable combination of comfort, convenience, and relaxed Florida living.

9. 1997-07-21
   soldstatus $23,000

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast FL · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $1,025 · $85/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,025 · $85/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 6/10 Major FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 74% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥106°F today · 25 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 10/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $23,979
• − Mortgage interest: −$3,725
• − Property taxes: −$1,025
• − Insurance: −$332
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,918
• − Management: −$1,918
• − HOA: −$8,652
• − Depreciation: −$1,935
• Taxable income: $4,474
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,074
• After-tax cash flow: $3,676/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Martin
• NCES district ID: 1201290
• Math proficiency: 52% ▼ -14.00%
• Reading proficiency: 53% ▼ -4.00%
• Median HH income: $52,482
• Composite: 45.1/100
• National rank: #2690
• State rank: #24 of 73 in FL

Livability — Stuart

• Score: 84/100
• State rank: #39
• US rank: #790

Category grades

Amenities D Commute A+ Cost of living A- Crime C- Employment C- Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings A+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Martin County · 165,223 people
• City population: 65,812
• Metro: Port St. Lucie, FL
• Population (ZIP): 18,737
• Household income: $62,533
• Rent vs Own: 42.1% rent · 57.9% own
• Severe rent burden: 1408.0

Population outlook (Martin County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 172,383 people
• By 2030: 180,192 · +4.5%
• By 2040: 194,114 · +12.6%
• By 2050: 204,992 · +18.9%
• By 2075: 229,641 · +33.2%
• By 2100: 232,146 · +34.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Majority White (65%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 65% Hispanic / Latino 21% Two or more races 12% Black 11%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 6% Puerto Rican 5% Cuban 1%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 5% Lithuanian 3% Slovak 2%
• Foreign-born: 12% · Canada
• Languages at home: 80% English-only · Spanish 16% Russian/Polish/Slavic 2% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Martin

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+31.1) · D 34.1% · R 65.2%
• 2008→2024 swing: -17.5pp toward R · 2008: -13.6pp · 2024: -31.1pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+31.1 2020: R+24.6 2016: R+26.9 2012: R+22.9 2008: R+13.6

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -130.08%
• Current HPI: 349.7061
• Rent YoY: ▼ -0.69%
• Metro: Port St. Lucie, FL
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.28%
• F500 in state: 36

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in FL)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Industrial Technology	2	$29B
▸Insurance	2	$17B
▸Retail	1	$60B
▸Technology Distribution	1	$58B
▸Homebuilding	1	$35B
▸Technology Manufacturing	1	$35B

Price history

+189.1% since first listed

2 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-20 Listed $66,500 MCRTC
• 1997-07-21 Sold (Public Records) $23,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+9.5%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,025 · -13.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.