Sunset Trace is a gated community of townhomes and villas in Martin Downs, Palm City, with a community pool and tennis courts. County records show roughly 247 homesites, with homes built 1984–1988 and a median living area of about 1,236 sq ft.
Sunset Trace is a guard-gated community in Palm City where townhouses make up most of the properties, with a median living area of 1,236 square feet. Amenities include a clubhouse, community room, pool, tennis courts, basketball court, playground, jogging path, picnic area, sidewalks, street lights, and on-site management; the monthly HOA fee is typically $640 and includes common areas, cable TV, reserve funds, security, roof repairs, pool service, pest control, and insurance. Assigned schools are Citrus Grove (Martin) Elementary, Hidden Oaks Middle, and Martin County High; sales closed in the past 12 months ranged from $150,000 to $365,000 with a median of $215,000, and active listings range from $205,000 to $280,000. The listings below come from the MLS subdivision records for Sunset Trace, so you only see homes actually inside the community.
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 Sunset Trace
Most Palm City searches return everything in the zip code. The listings on this page are matched by MLS subdivision name, and this map search uses the neighborhood's recorded plat boundary — either way you only see homes for sale that are actually inside Sunset Trace.
Refine by price, beds, and baths on the map, or save the search to be alerted the moment a new listing appears inside the boundary.
Neighborhood Snapshot
Sunset Trace — Palm City, Martin County (Martin County Property Appraiser data)
Gated Entry With Guard
Tennis Court(s)
Pool
Basketball Court
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Picnic Area
Community Room
Zoned schools: Citrus Grove (Martin), Hidden Oaks, Martin County
Homes built 1984–1988
About 247 homesites
Why Choose Sunset Trace?
Key reasons buyers and sellers choose this Martin County community
Established Palm City Location
Sunset Trace sits in Palm City, 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 Sunset Trace 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 Sunset Trace, 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
Cleveland Clinic / Martin HealthStuart ~15 min
Pratt & Whitney (via I-95)Jupiter ~25 min
Martin County SchoolsStuart ~15 min
Tradition Medical CenterPort St. Lucie ~20 min
Cummins AllisonStuart ~10 min
Places of Interest
Water
St. Lucie River boat ramps~10 min
Halpatiokee Regional Park~15 min
Manatee Pocket (Port Salerno)~20 min
Beaches
Stuart Beach~20 min
Jensen Beach~25 min
Bathtub Reef Beach~25 min
Healthcare
Cleveland Clinic Martin North~10 min
Cleveland Clinic Martin South~15 min
Tradition Medical Center~25 min
Shopping
Martin Downs Village Center~5 min
Treasure Coast Square (Stuart)~15 min
Downtown Stuart~15 min
Sunset Trace at a Glance
Home types: townhomes, villa, condos
MLS subdivision names: Sunset Trace, Sunset Trace @ Martin Downs, Sunset Trace At Martin Downs, Sunset Trace At Martin Downs (Aka Front Exp:Martin
Active listing prices: $205,000–$280,000 (active listings)
Recent sales: $150,000–$365,000 (23 closed sales, last 12 months)
HOA: $640/month
Also searched as: Sunset Trace Palm City, Sunset Trace townhouses for sale, gated community Palm City FL, Palm City Martin County real estate, Sunset Trace HOA fees, townhomes for sale Palm City, Sunset Trace community pool and tennis, Citrus Grove Elementary school zone homes
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sunset Trace and buying or selling in Martin County
What is Sunset Trace in Palm City?
Sunset Trace is a gated townhomes and villas neighborhood in Palm City, Martin County, Florida, established in the 1980s. Paradise Realty FLA represents buyers and sellers in Sunset Trace directly — our brokerage is based in Stuart and serves Martin, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties.
What do homes in Sunset Trace cost?
Based on the Martin County Property Appraiser's 2025 roll, the median assessed value in Sunset Trace is about $197,880; market listings typically fall around $200,000-$275,000 depending on size, updates, and lot. Our team pulls current in-neighborhood comps before you make or accept an offer.
Does Sunset Trace have an HOA?
Sunset Trace is a gated community with a mandatory homeowners association; dues and any membership requirements should be verified at contract. A local specialist can confirm current figures before you make an offer.
How does the neighborhood listing search work?
The listings on this page are pulled by MLS subdivision name for Sunset Trace (Martin County, Palm City), so they show only homes for sale inside the community rather than everything in the Palm City zip code. The map search uses the recorded plat boundary; open it to refine by price, beds, and baths, or save the search for alerts.
How does Paradise Realty FLA help Sunset Trace buyers and sellers?
Paradise Realty FLA is a Stuart-based brokerage that represents Sunset Trace buyers and sellers directly. Our team handles the dually licensed intake consultation (real estate and financing together), runs in-neighborhood comps, and coordinates every document and deadline through closing.
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A Stuart-based brokerage serving Martin, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties — direct representation, in-neighborhood comps, financing review, and transaction coordination through closing.
Never Miss an Opportunity
We offer a saved-search process that can track new listings, price changes, and back-on-market homes inside Sunset Trace and send you alerts — so you have the chance to act on opportunities before they are gone.
Never Pay Too Much
A list price is not a value. We offer a comparable market analysis (CMA) using closed sales inside Sunset Trace before you write an offer — just ask, and we will prepare it — so you can base your offer on what the home is worth, not what it is listed for.
Intake + Coordination
Dually licensed intake consultation, direct Realtor representation, and a transaction coordinator through closing.
Contract Guidance
Navigate inspections, insurance, financing contingencies, and negotiation with an advocate who knows Martin County resale terms.
Educational First
No pressure — we serve as your educational resource every step of the way.
Deadline Protection
Transaction coordinator monitors every contract deadline and contingency from acceptance to closing.
Buyers and Sellers
Whether you are buying into Sunset Trace or selling your home there, the same local expertise works for you.
