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$1,444,660$1,474 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 54How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $50,000 on May 9, 1988

281 SE MONTEREY AVE

STUART, FL 34996
2
Beds
1
Baths
980 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.4M
$786K low$2.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · May 9, 1988

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,208 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$104,198 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$101,262
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$315,810

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMartin
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete Blocks
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 488 ft²ElevatorPatio · 528 ft²Porch · 460 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
J. D. Parker Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Stuart Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Jensen Beach High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 mi

District: Martin County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 34996These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.146
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.13

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.72%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,526
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.618 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,363
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,961
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.74°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.60 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.65%

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How this home compares

281 Se Monterey Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 92% of homes in Martin County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Stuart 34996
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Martin County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Stuart 34996
  • Older than 87% of homes in Martin County

What homes are worth in Stuart 34996

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$94K$6.5M

This home is worth more than 81% of homes in Stuart 34996.

How it measures up in Stuart 34996

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Stuart 34996.

Estimated value$1,444,660
CheaperTypical $437,911Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1474
CheaperTypical $337Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area980 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,300 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.42 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 281 Se Monterey Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeStuart 34996Martin County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,444,66081% of homes92% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1474almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than980 ft²15% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac9% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than197123% of homes13% of homes

About 281 Se Monterey Ave

How much is 281 Se Monterey Ave, Stuart, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Se Monterey Ave, Stuart, FL is $1,444,660 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $785,830 to $2,103,490. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Se Monterey Ave, Stuart, FL last sell?

281 Se Monterey Ave, Stuart, FL last sold on May 9, 1988 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Se Monterey Ave, Stuart, FL?

281 Se Monterey Ave, Stuart, FL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 980 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 281 Se Monterey Ave, Stuart, FL built?

281 Se Monterey Ave, Stuart, FL was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Se Monterey Ave, Stuart, FL?

281 Se Monterey Ave, Stuart, FL is assigned to J. D. Parker Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Stuart Middle School (middle), rated B-; Jensen Beach High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Martin County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Se Monterey Ave, Stuart, FL compare to other homes in Stuart 34996?

Among the 7,404 homes in Stuart 34996, it is worth more than 81% of them ($1,444,660 against a typical $437,911), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($1474 against a typical $337), it is bigger than 15% of them (980 ft² against a typical 1,300 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.42 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1971 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Martin County, it is worth more than 92% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 281 Se Monterey Ave, Stuart, FL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 281 Se Monterey Ave, Stuart, FL was $1,208. The county assessed it at $104,198.

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