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Hutchinson Island Condos & Homes for Sale

Hutchinson Island Condos & Homes for Sale

Hutchinson Island is the barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon, running from the St. Lucie Inlet at Stuart north past the Fort Pierce Inlet. It is mostly a condo market. Oceanfront towers and low-rise buildings line A1A, with riverfront condos, a few single-family neighborhoods and gated Sailfish Point mixed in.

The island has no city of its own. Addresses carry Stuart, Jensen Beach, Fort Pierce or Hutchinson Island as the mailing city, and it spans Martin and St. Lucie counties. This page breaks the island into its four stretches so you can compare them, with every active and pending listing on the island shown on this page, updated automatically from the MLS.

Hutchinson Island at a Glance

Location Barrier island on the Treasure Coast, from the St. Lucie Inlet (Stuart) to north of the Fort Pierce Inlet
Mailing cities Stuart, Jensen Beach, Fort Pierce, Hutchinson Island
Zip codes 34996 (Stuart side), 34957 (Jensen Beach side), 34949 (Fort Pierce, both sides of the inlet)
Counties Martin (Stuart side) and St. Lucie (Jensen Beach and Fort Pierce sides)
Main property type Condos, from oceanfront high-rises to two-story riverfront buildings
Also available Single-family homes, townhomes, villas, and RV and manufactured-home lots at Nettles Island
Water Atlantic Ocean to the east, Indian River Lagoon to the west
Bridges Ernest Lyons Bridge (Stuart), Jensen Beach Causeway, and the South and North Causeways in Fort Pierce

The Four Stretches of Hutchinson Island

The Fort Pierce Inlet splits the island in two. Everything south of the inlet is South Hutchinson Island, which runs through Fort Pierce, Jensen Beach and Stuart zip codes. North Hutchinson Island runs from the inlet up into Indian River County. The listings on this page cover the St. Lucie and Martin County parts of the island.

Stuart Side (34996)

The southern tip, reached from the Ernest Lyons Bridge. This is where you find gated Sailfish Point with its marina and golf course, and the condo buildings of the former Indian River Plantation resort, including Sandpebble on the river and oceanfront buildings along NE Ocean Boulevard. Bathtub Reef Beach, Stuart Beach, the Elliott Museum and the House of Refuge are all on this stretch.

Jensen Beach Side (34957)

The longest condo stretch, from the Jensen Beach Causeway north along S Ocean Drive. Oceanfront buildings such as Island Beach Club, Oceana, Islandia, Ocean Dunes and Dune Walk sit on the beach side, with riverfront buildings and Nettles Island on the lagoon side. Jensen Beach Park and Sea Turtle Beach are here.

Fort Pierce, South of the Inlet (34949)

From the St. Lucie nuclear plant site north to the Fort Pierce Inlet, reached by the South Causeway. It mixes oceanfront condos, riverfront communities like Harbour Isle, and some of the island's best-known single-family streets in Thumb Point and Surfside. South Beach Park and the inlet jetty are at the north end.

North Hutchinson Island (34949)

North of the inlet, reached by the North Causeway. This stretch is almost all oceanfront and river-view condos along N Highway A1A, including Bryn Mawr Ocean Towers, Oceanique, Tiara Towers, Breakers Landing and Hibiscus by the Sea. Fort Pierce Inlet State Park and the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum are on this side.

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Condos, Homes & Lots on Hutchinson Island

Condos

Most listings on the island are condos. Oceanfront buildings give you direct beach access and ocean views; riverfront and Intracoastal buildings on the lagoon side trade the beach walk for sunset views, and often lower prices and docks. Buildings range from two-story walk-ups to elevator towers with pools, tennis and guarded entries.

Single-Family Homes

Houses are a smaller share of the island. You will find them in Sailfish Point on the Stuart side and in Thumb Point, Surfside and nearby streets south of the Fort Pierce Inlet, along with a handful of oceanfront estates on A1A. See houses for sale on Hutchinson Island.

Nettles Island

Nettles Island, on the lagoon side of the Jensen Beach stretch, is an RV and manufactured-home community with its own marina and clubhouse. See Nettles Island homes for sale.

Buying a Hutchinson Island Condo

Many buildings on the island date from the 1970s and 1980s and sit right on the water, so the building matters as much as the unit. Florida now requires milestone structural inspections and structural integrity reserve studies for many condo buildings three stories and taller, and these can lead to higher monthly fees or special assessments. Before you make an offer, ask for:

  • The most recent milestone inspection report, if the building needs one
  • The structural integrity reserve study and the current reserve balance
  • Any special assessments, approved or under discussion
  • The master insurance policy, including wind and flood coverage
  • Rental, pet and vehicle rules, and the buyer approval process

Rental rules vary a lot from building to building. Some allow seasonal rentals, others require long minimum leases or limit rentals to a few times a year. We read the current association documents with you instead of relying on the listing.

Financing

If you plan to finance, the lender reviews the condo association as well as you: its budget, reserves, insurance, inspections and owner-occupancy. AL is both a Florida real estate broker associate with RE/MAX and a licensed mortgage loan officer (NMLS #1883073), so he can check a building's financing picture early, before you spend money on inspections and appraisals.

Where Is Hutchinson Island?

Hutchinson Island sits on Florida's Treasure Coast, east of Stuart, Jensen Beach and Fort Pierce. The middle of the island is at about 27.35, -80.23. Approximate drive times from the island:

Destination From the island
Downtown Stuart ~10 min from the Stuart side
Downtown Jensen Beach ~5-10 min from the Jensen Beach side
Downtown Fort Pierce ~5-10 min from either Fort Pierce side
Port St. Lucie ~25-35 min
Palm Beach International Airport ~50-60 min from the Stuart side

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Looking at the mainland too? See Stuart 34996 homes, Jensen Beach homes for sale and Fort Pierce homes for sale.

Hutchinson Island FAQs

Is Hutchinson Island in Stuart, Jensen Beach or Fort Pierce?

All three. The island has no city of its own, so addresses use Stuart (34996), Jensen Beach (34957) or Fort Pierce (34949), and some listings show Hutchinson Island as the city. The Stuart side is in Martin County and the Jensen Beach and Fort Pierce sides are in St. Lucie County.

What is the difference between North and South Hutchinson Island?

The Fort Pierce Inlet divides them. South Hutchinson Island runs from the inlet south to the St. Lucie Inlet at Stuart. North Hutchinson Island runs from the inlet north into Indian River County.

Are most homes for sale on Hutchinson Island condos?

Yes. Condos make up most of the listings. Single-family homes are mainly in Sailfish Point, Thumb Point and Surfside, and Nettles Island has RV and manufactured-home lots.

Are there oceanfront condos for sale on Hutchinson Island?

Yes, along most of the island's length on A1A and S Ocean Drive. See Hutchinson Island oceanfront condos for the live listings.

Can I rent out a Hutchinson Island condo?

It depends on the building. Some allow seasonal rentals and others require long minimum leases or limit how often you can rent. Check the current association documents before you buy if renting matters to you.

Do Hutchinson Island condos allow pets?

Some do and some do not, and many that do have size or number limits. See pet-friendly condos on Hutchinson Island.

Can I get a mortgage on a Hutchinson Island condo?

Often, yes, but the lender reviews the condo association as well as you. AL, a licensed mortgage loan officer (NMLS #1883073), can check a building early. Call (772) 359-1926.

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Hutchinson Island Condos & Homes for Sale

The listings on this page update automatically from the MLS. We do not post static sold prices here because they go out of date quickly. For recent sales in a particular building, call us.