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Stuart FL Homes Under $500,000 with No HOA

Stuart, FL Homes for Sale Under $500,000 with No HOA

A house in Stuart under $500,000 with no HOA is one of the most searched combinations on the Treasure Coast, and one of the harder ones to find. Most of these homes are older concrete-block houses in south Stuart and Port Salerno, on streets platted in the 1950s through 1980s before homeowner associations were common. You pay no monthly dues, you can park a boat or work truck in the driveway, and you can fence the yard or add a shed without asking a board.

The live listings on this page show single-family homes in Stuart and Sewall's Point listed under $500,000 with no HOA, and they update automatically from the MLS. Pushing the budget from $400,000 to $500,000 roughly doubles what you can choose from and brings in more 3-bedroom homes with garages, updated roofs and room for a pool.

What No-HOA Homes Under $500K Look Like in Stuart

Home type Single-family houses, mostly concrete block, many on lots of a quarter acre or more
Age Mostly built in the 1960s to 1990s; a few newer infill homes
Bedrooms Mostly 3 bedrooms; 2-bedroom homes at the low end, some 4-bedroom homes near the top
Where Mainly zip 34997 in south Stuart and Port Salerno, with some in 34994 near downtown
Utilities Many are on septic and some on well; check each listing
Fees No HOA dues. Some older subdivisions have a voluntary civic association with a small optional fee.

Where to Look

These older, no-HOA neighborhoods in south Stuart and Port Salerno have the most homes in this price range:

Golden Gate sits next to Sandsprit Park and the Manatee Pocket boat ramp and has room for boats and RVs, though some lots are zoned multi-family, so check zoning before you buy. Dixie Park and Coral Gardens are a short drive to downtown Stuart and the Roosevelt Bridge. For homes with a private pool at this price, also see Stuart pool homes.

Thinking about buying or selling a no-HOA home in Stuart under $500K?

Well-priced no-HOA homes get multiple offers. Get pre-approved and on our alert list first.

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What to Check on a No-HOA Home

Item Why it matters
Roof and insurance Insurers look hard at roofs over 15 years old. Ask the roof age and get an insurance quote during your inspection period.
Septic and well Many homes here are on septic and some on well water. Ask the age of the system and get it inspected.
4-point and wind mitigation Insurers usually ask for these on older homes, and a good wind mitigation report can lower your premium.
Zoning and deed restrictions No HOA does not always mean no rules. Some plats still carry recorded deed restrictions, and Martin County zoning controls what you can add or park.
Permits Older homes often have additions or enclosed porches. Check Martin County permit records so unpermitted work does not become your problem at resale.
Loan type FHA and VA loans work well at this price, but the home must meet condition standards, so flag repairs early.

AL is both a Florida real estate broker associate with RE/MAX and a licensed mortgage loan officer (NMLS #1883073). He can pre-approve you for a conventional, FHA or VA loan and tell you which older homes will pass an appraisal. Call (772) 359-1926.

Also see: all Stuart homes with no HOA, Stuart homes under $400K, Stuart homes $400K to $500K and Stuart homes and condos under $300K.

FAQs

Are there houses in Stuart under $500,000 with no HOA?

Yes. Most are older single-family homes in south Stuart and Port Salerno, in zip 34997. The live listings on this page show what is for sale now.

Which Stuart neighborhoods have no HOA?

Dixie Park, Coral Gardens, Hibiscus Park, Palm Lake Park, Golden Gate and much of Port Salerno have no homeowner association. Some have a voluntary civic association.

Can I park a boat or RV at a no-HOA home in Stuart?

Usually, yes, subject to Martin County or City of Stuart zoning rules. Golden Gate and Port Salerno are popular with boaters because of the Manatee Pocket ramps nearby.

Can I use an FHA loan on a Stuart home under $500K?

Yes. The home has to meet FHA condition standards, so older homes need a close inspection, but most well-kept block homes qualify.

Thinking about buying or selling a no-HOA home in Stuart under $500K?

Get new listings as soon as they hit the MLS, and a pre-approval that lets you move fast.

RE/MAX - local Stuart and Treasure Coast specialists