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Rustic Hills Homes for Sale

Rustic Hills Homes for Sale in Palm City, FL

Rustic Hills is one of Palm City’s most distinctive neighborhoods: a waterfront enclave of about 178 homes on Bessey Creek, Martin County, FL 34990, entered across one of the few wooden covered bridges left in Florida. It began in the early 1970s as a fishing camp and has grown into a close-knit community with a Key West feel, winding one-lane roads and lush tropical landscaping along SW Covered Bridge, Evergreen, Peninsula, Rustic, Cedar Trail, Murphy Road and Bessey Creek Trail. Many homes sit on ocean-access canals with private docks, and a handful of larger estates sit on acreage along the creek. This page gathers every Rustic Hills listing in one live feed, with recent sales and a market snapshot below.

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Rustic Hills at a Glance

Location Bessey Creek, Palm City, Martin County, FL 34990
Size About 178 homes (per recent listings)
Home types Single-family homes, from 1970s originals to renovated and newer Key West-style builds
Built 1971 to 2017
Water Most homes are on ocean-access canals or Bessey Creek; check each listing for fixed bridges and depth
Lots From canal lots of about a quarter acre to estates of 2+ acres on the creek
Gate No; the entrance is a wooden covered bridge
55+ No
HOA About $25/month per recent listings; some creekfront estates list no HOA restrictions (confirm per home)
Schools (per listings) Bessey Creek Elementary; confirm by address with the Martin County School District

The Covered Bridge and the Key West Feel

Few neighborhoods announce themselves the way Rustic Hills does. You drive in across a wooden covered bridge, onto narrow one-lane streets lined with tropical landscaping, and the pace slows down. Homes range from original 1970s cottages to fully renovated Key West-style houses with metal roofs and impact glass. That variety means two homes a block apart can be very different buys, so compare condition, roof age and dock details carefully.

Boating From Rustic Hills

Many homes have private docks on canals that lead to Bessey Creek, the St. Lucie River, the inlet and the Atlantic. Some creek routes pass under a fixed bridge, which limits mast height and larger boats, so confirm the route, water depth and any bridge clearance for your boat before you make an offer. For gated waterfront with a community marina, compare Palm Cove; for other canal neighborhoods, see Hideaway Isles and Seagate Harbor.

What to Check Before You Buy in Rustic Hills

Water access Confirm canal depth, fixed bridges on the route and dock or lift condition.
Flood zone and elevation Get the flood zone, an elevation certificate and an insurance quote early.
Age and renovations Many homes date from the 1970s; ask about roof, windows, wiring and permits for past renovations.
Utilities Confirm water source and sewer or septic for the specific street.

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Rustic Hills FAQs

Where is Rustic Hills in Palm City?

On Bessey Creek in Palm City, Martin County, FL 34990, along SW Covered Bridge, Evergreen, Peninsula, Rustic, Cedar Trail, Murphy Road and Bessey Creek Trail.

Is Rustic Hills waterfront?

Many homes are on ocean-access canals or Bessey Creek with private docks. Check each listing for water depth and any fixed bridges on the route.

What is the HOA in Rustic Hills?

Recent listings show about $25 per month, and some creekfront estates list no HOA restrictions. Confirm for the specific home.

How many homes are in Rustic Hills?

About 178, according to recent listings.

Is Rustic Hills gated?

No. The neighborhood is entered across a wooden covered bridge.

How much do homes in Rustic Hills cost?

It ranges widely from original cottages to creekfront estates, so the live listings at the top of this page and the recent sales below are the best guide. Call (772) 359-1926 for comparables.

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Recently Sold in Rustic Hills

Closed sales in Rustic Hills, updated from the MLS. Want to know what your home would sell for today? Call (772) 359-1926.

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