Cove Lakes
Stuart, Florida · Martin County · Single-family homes
Typical Prices: $550,000–$800,000
About Cove Lakes
Stuart · Martin County, Florida
Cove Lakes is an established residential neighborhood in Stuart, Martin County, Florida. County records show roughly 105 homesites, with homes built 1981–2014 and a median living area of about 2,443 sq ft.
Cove Lakes, also marketed as Legacy Cove, is a gated single-family home community in Stuart, Martin County, Florida, with roughly 105 homesites built between 1981 and 2014. Residents have access to a clubhouse, community pool, fitness center, tennis and basketball courts, playground and dog park, with HOA dues near $360 per month that include cable and common area maintenance. Homes sit on lake-front and preserve-view lots and are zoned for Pinewood Elementary, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle and Martin County High School. The listings below are pulled from a boundary drawn around the recorded plat, so you only see homes actually inside Cove Lakes.
Location context: Martin County is served by I-95, US-1, and the Florida Turnpike. Stuart to West Palm Beach runs ~40 min; to Fort Lauderdale ~70 min; to Port St. Lucie ~20 min. The county's low-density character and Intracoastal access attract buyers seeking a quieter Treasure Coast alternative to Palm Beach County.
Search Only Inside Cove Lakes
Most Stuart searches return everything in the zip code. The listings on this page — and this map search — use a boundary drawn from the neighborhood's recorded plat, so you only see homes for sale that are actually inside Cove Lakes.
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Neighborhood Snapshot
Cove Lakes — Stuart, Martin County (Martin County Property Appraiser data)
- Gated Entry
- Community Pool And Clubhouse
- Fitness Center
- Tennis And Basketball Courts
- Playground And Dog Park
- Lakefront And Preserve Homesites
- Sidewalks And Street Lights
- HOA Approximately $360/Month Including Cable And Common Areas
- Zoned schools: Pinewood (Martin), Dr. David L. Anderson, Martin County
- Homes built 1981–2014
- About 105 homesites
Why Choose Cove Lakes?
Key reasons buyers and sellers choose this Martin County community
Established Stuart Location
Cove Lakes sits in Stuart, within easy reach of Stuart / Treasure Coast employment, the beaches, and the Intracoastal. Martin County is served by I-95, US-1, and the Florida Turnpike.
Know the Real Value Before You Offer
Resale pricing in Cove Lakes swings with condition, updates, roof and A/C age, and insurance costs. Our team runs neighborhood comps and checks the details that move value before you commit.
Sell With a Neighborhood Expert
If you own in Cove Lakes, we track every sale inside the boundary, price your home against true in-neighborhood comps, and market it to buyers already searching this community.
Major Employers Within Commuting Distance
Key employment centers accessible from Stuart / Treasure Coast
Places of Interest
Water
- Sandsprit Park boat ramp~10 min
- Manatee Pocket (Port Salerno)~15 min
- St. Lucie Inlet~20 min
Beaches
- Stuart Beach~15 min
- Bathtub Reef Beach~20 min
- Jensen Beach~20 min
Healthcare
- Cleveland Clinic Martin North~10 min
- Cleveland Clinic Martin South~10 min
- Tradition Medical Center~25 min
Shopping
- Downtown Stuart~10 min
- Treasure Coast Square~10 min
- Publix / Kanner Hwy shops~5 min
Cove Lakes at a Glance
Home types: single-family homes
MLS subdivision names: Cove Lakes, Cove Lakes PUD, Legacy Cove
Active listing prices: $735K (1 active listing)
Recent sales: $586K–$870K (4 closed sales, last 12 months)
HOA: $360/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cove Lakes and buying or selling in Martin County
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Neighborhood Comps
Every sale inside the boundary, tracked — so offers and list prices are grounded in true in-community data.
Contract Guidance
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Buyers and Sellers
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