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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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| 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 |
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.
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.
| 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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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.
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.
Recent listings show about $25 per month, and some creekfront estates list no HOA restrictions. Confirm for the specific home.
About 178, according to recent listings.
No. The neighborhood is entered across a wooden covered bridge.
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.
Free, no-obligation home value report and a local answer to any Rustic Hills question.
Call (772) 359-1926What's My Rustic Hills Home Worth?Get Pre-QualifiedRE/MAX serving Rustic Hills and Palm City
Closed sales in Rustic Hills, updated from the MLS. Want to know what your home would sell for today? Call (772) 359-1926.