1969 SW Palm City Rd Unit C · Stuart, FL 34994

$85,000

1 bd · 1.0 ba · 699 sqft · Condo public records · 221 Days on market

Built 1972 $643/mo HOA · 38% of rent

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Why this score? — see what drove the C grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +20.9/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• DSCR +6.6/10.0
• 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

This is a desirable 1st floor, 1 bedroom, one bath on the 4th hole of the golf course. Golf is included in the monthly condo fees. There are 2 clubhouses, one on the riverside, shuffleboard, place to launch your kayak, heated pool. NO RENTALS FOR 3 YEARS Newly painted and little updates, granite counters in the kitchen and newer tile. It is a must see!!

Key facts

• Fitness center
• Billiards
• Golf course view

Tags

• GOLF COURSE VIEW
• REMODELED BATHROOM
• CUSTOM WALK-IN CLOSET
• HEATED POOL
• FITNESS CENTER
• BILLIARDS

Property features AI

Finance

• Financial info: Pets not allowed
• HOA & community: Homeowners association with monthly fee; Association fee covers management, common areas, cable TV, golf, hot water, insurance, laundry, grounds maintenance, structure maintenance, recreation facilities, reserve fund, road maintenance, sewer, taxes, trash, and water; Community features include clubhouse, golf, laundry facilities, library, non-gated neighborhood, on-site property manager, pool, putting green, and shuffleboard; Senior community

Exterior

• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Sewer connected; Water connected
• Home design: 2-story property; Resale
• Construction: Block and concrete construction
• Exterior features: Community pool

Interior

• Kitchen: Dishwasher; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central air conditioning
• Interior features: Unfurnished; Walk-in closet(s)

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 1-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $85k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $118 ($1k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $85k).
• Recommended offer: $75k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 8.0% 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); 259 active listings in the ZIP; 10 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 15d 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 33% 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 $588 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k 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.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 221 days — a 12% lower offer ($75k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts since 6y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $8k (9%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
• Current owner paid $69k; 23% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: HOA is 38% 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 $74,800 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 221 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% 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. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
7. 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?
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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: 2.01% ✓
• Cap rate: 7.96%
• Cash-on-cash: 5.94%
• DSCR: 1.26
• GRM: 4.2

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold

• IRR: -13.4%
• Equity multiple: 0.54×
• Total profit: $-10,846
• Equity at exit: $12,674

10-year hold

• IRR: -18.9%
• Equity multiple: 0.27×
• Total profit: $-17,396
• Equity at exit: $7,349

Cash invested: $23,800 (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: 259
• Price-to-rent: 4.2×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,707 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$446
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$106 /mo · $1,275/yr
• Insurance: −$35
• HOA: −$643
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$358
• Net cashflow: $118

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,557

Max offer price $85,000

Occupancy floor 88%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $177	-5% $147	+0% $118	+5% $89	+10% $59
Rent	-10% $-17	-5% $50	+0% $118	+5% $185	+10% $253
Rate	-1.0pp $161	-0.5pp $140	base $118	+0.5pp $96	+1.0pp $73

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: $21,250
• Closing costs: $2,550
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 10 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
2600 S Kanner Hwy Stuart, FL	1.0–2.0	1.5–2.0	890	$1,650	$1.85	15d	3	0.32mi
400 SE Central Pkwy Stuart, FL	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	918	$1,895	$2.06	15d	16	0.53mi
950 S Kanner Hwy Stuart, FL	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	850	$1,495	$1.76	15d	4	0.82mi
1041 SE Monterey Rd Unit 2-4 Stuart, FL	1.0	1.0	424	$1,375	$3.24	22d	1	0.91mi
1081 SE Monterey Rd Unit 3-31 Stuart, FL	1.0	1.0	424	$1,200	$2.83	24d	1	0.92mi
2104 SE Edler Dr Stuart, FL	1.0	1.0	726	$1,500	$2.07	24d	1	1.09mi
633 SW Cleveland Ave Stuart, FL	1.0	1.0	548	$2,100	$3.83	15d	1	1.17mi
906 SE Tarpon Ave Unit B Stuart, FL	1.0	1.0	600	$1,350	$2.25	24d	1	1.21mi
524 SW St Lucie Cres Stuart, FL	1.0	1.0	610	$1,925	$3.16	15d	5	1.27mi
3800 S Kanner Hwy Stuart, FL	3.0	1.0–2.0	970	$2,265	$2.34	15d	21	1.38mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $643 · $7,716/yr
• Likely covers: pool
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 13 events

1. 2026-05-11
   status Pending
2. 2026-04-30
   historical Active Under Contract
3. 2026-04-07
   price $85,000
4. 2025-10-01
   listed $93,500 Active
5. 2021-05-05
   soldstatus $69,000 Closed 356-char remark

   Show marketing remark (356 chars)

   This is a desirable 1st floor, 1 bedroom, one bath on the 4th hole of the golf course. Golf is included in the monthly condo fees. There are 2 clubhouses, one on the riverside, shuffleboard, place to launch your kayak, heated pool. NO RENTALS FOR 3 YEARS Newly painted and little updates, granite counters in the kitchen and newer tile. It is a must see!!

6. 2021-05-02
   status Pending 356-char remark

   Show marketing remark (356 chars)

   This is a desirable 1st floor, 1 bedroom, one bath on the 4th hole of the golf course. Golf is included in the monthly condo fees. There are 2 clubhouses, one on the riverside, shuffleboard, place to launch your kayak, heated pool. NO RENTALS FOR 3 YEARS Newly painted and little updates, granite counters in the kitchen and newer tile. It is a must see!!

7. 2021-04-17
   historical Active Under Contract 356-char remark

   Show marketing remark (356 chars)

   This is a desirable 1st floor, 1 bedroom, one bath on the 4th hole of the golf course. Golf is included in the monthly condo fees. There are 2 clubhouses, one on the riverside, shuffleboard, place to launch your kayak, heated pool. NO RENTALS FOR 3 YEARS Newly painted and little updates, granite counters in the kitchen and newer tile. It is a must see!!

8. 2021-02-18
   price $72,900 356-char remark

   Show marketing remark (356 chars)

   This is a desirable 1st floor, 1 bedroom, one bath on the 4th hole of the golf course. Golf is included in the monthly condo fees. There are 2 clubhouses, one on the riverside, shuffleboard, place to launch your kayak, heated pool. NO RENTALS FOR 3 YEARS Newly painted and little updates, granite counters in the kitchen and newer tile. It is a must see!!

9. 2020-12-14
   price $78,000 356-char remark

   Show marketing remark (356 chars)

   This is a desirable 1st floor, 1 bedroom, one bath on the 4th hole of the golf course. Golf is included in the monthly condo fees. There are 2 clubhouses, one on the riverside, shuffleboard, place to launch your kayak, heated pool. NO RENTALS FOR 3 YEARS Newly painted and little updates, granite counters in the kitchen and newer tile. It is a must see!!

10. 2020-11-10
    listed $82,000 Active 356-char remark

    Show marketing remark (356 chars)

    This is a desirable 1st floor, 1 bedroom, one bath on the 4th hole of the golf course. Golf is included in the monthly condo fees. There are 2 clubhouses, one on the riverside, shuffleboard, place to launch your kayak, heated pool. NO RENTALS FOR 3 YEARS Newly painted and little updates, granite counters in the kitchen and newer tile. It is a must see!!

11. 2015-12-10
    soldstatus $24,000
12. 1986-02-01
    soldstatus $31,000
13. 1983-02-01
    soldstatus $28,800

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

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: $20,481
• − Mortgage interest: −$4,761
• − Property taxes: −$1,275
• − Insurance: −$425
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,638
• − Management: −$1,638
• − HOA: −$7,716
• − Depreciation: −$2,473
• Taxable income: $554
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$133
• After-tax cash flow: $1,282/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

+195.1% since first listed

13 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-11 Pending — MCRTC
• 2026-04-30 Contingent — MCRTC
• 2026-04-07 Price Changed $85,000 MCRTC
• 2025-10-01 Listed $93,500 MCRTC
• 2021-05-05 Sold (MLS) $69,000 MCRTC
• 2021-05-02 Pending — MCRTC
• 2021-04-17 Contingent — MCRTC
• 2021-02-18 Price Changed $72,900 MCRTC
• 2020-12-14 Price Changed $78,000 MCRTC
• 2020-11-10 Listed $82,000 MCRTC
• 2015-12-10 Sold (Public Records) $24,000 Public Records
• 1986-02-01 Sold (Public Records) $31,000 Public Records
• 1983-02-01 Sold (Public Records) $28,800 Public Records

Property tax history

-10.3%/yr

Latest (2025): $160 · -4.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.