Experience Jupiter like it used to be! Serenity surrounds this beautiful home offering 400+ feet of river frontage. While only 15 minutes to the Jupiter Inlet, you're tucked away on the northwest fork of the Loxahatchee River where otters, osprey, tarpon and manatees are your neighbors. This custom, river retreat features an updated kitchen, modern master bathroom, hurricane impact glass, new metal roof (2012) and resort-style pool & spa area with Tiki bar and cozy fire pit for year round enjoyment, day & night! Above the garage is a writer/artist getaway, also ideal as a one bedroom, private guest suite. Don't miss this nature's hideaway!
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$919Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mark Eble• Water Pointe Realty Group
Listed by Jaye Parker• Water Pointe Realty Group
Contact: 561-762-2112
Bought with Brandon Solomon• Douglas Elliman Jupiter
Bought with Matthias Fretz• Douglas Elliman Jupiter
The Point Lot on the wild and scenic Loxahatchee River offers wide water views and the best of Florida's flora and fauna. With depths of 10 feet of more this location is a haven to snook and will impress any avid Fisherman...shhh that's a secret! This charming Florida style home sits neatly on just under 1/2 acre point lot on the Loxahatchee River at the very end of a private road. The main house has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with Great Room, large Kitchen, formal dining room and den. The detached two car garage has a large attached shed for storage or golf cart with office and bath on the second floor. Soaring ceilings in the main house bring the charm of cottage living while the views to the river from every window say ''This is the best that Florida h... (see supplement for full rema The Point Lot on the wild and scenic Loxahatchee River offers wide water views and the best of Florida's flora and fauna. With depths of 10 feet of more this location is a haven to snook and will impress any avid Fisherman...shhh that's a secret!This charming Florida style home sits neatly on just under 1/2 acre point lot on the Loxahatchee River at the very end of a private road. The main house has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with Great Room, large Kitchen, formal dining room and den. The detached two car garage has a large attached shed for storage or golf cart with office and bath on the second floor. Soaring ceilings in the main house bring the charm of cottage living while the views to the river from every window say ''This is the best that Florida has to offer.'' Over 450 feet of seawall wrap around the point to a protected deep water creek where the boat dock and lift are located. Take a spin down river and within 20 minutes you can be at the Jupiter Inlet or 5 minutes in the other direction leads you into pristine Jonathan Dickinson State Park with its centuries old cypress. As you arrive at the personal gate to this point estate, you feel welcomed home. Lovely flowers and trees are abundant and offer as much privacy as you need. thru the double doors you step into a Grand Gathering room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace and sprauling bookcases with an easy flow into the Kitchen and formal dining roon. Every window offers a view of the river. Open swimming pool allows the beauty of the river and lawns to be seen from inside while offering privacy from the riverside.
Public Records
Feb 3, 1993
Sold
$410,000
$120/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1990
Sold
$30,000
$9/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$38,640 (−10.7%)
$1,953,600 + $469,510
$2,423,110
2024
$43,278 (+6.3%)
$1,953,600 + $469,510
$2,423,110
2023
$40,713 (+3.4%)
2022
$39,358 (+23.2%)
2021
$31,944 (+132.0%)
$1,463,000 + $361,050
$1,824,050
2020
$13,767 (+1.1%)
2019
$13,615 (+2.5%)
2018
$13,287 (+6.4%)
2017
$12,488 (+1.3%)
2016
$12,324 (+4.2%)
2015
$11,829 (+1.6%)
2014
$11,642
Tax history for 8657 SE Merritt Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$38,640 (−10.7%)
$1,953,600 + $469,510
$2,423,110
2024
$43,278 (+6.3%)
$1,953,600 + $469,510
$2,423,110
2023
$40,713 (+3.4%)
2022
$39,358 (+23.2%)
2021
$31,944 (+132.0%)
$1,463,000 + $361,050
$1,824,050
2020
$13,767 (+1.1%)
2019
$13,615 (+2.5%)
2018
$13,287 (+6.4%)
2017
$12,488 (+1.3%)
2016
$12,324 (+4.2%)
2015
$11,829 (+1.6%)
2014
$11,642
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
3,088
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Martin County
APN
22-40-42-002-000-00260-5
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
Oct 13, 2020 • Final
Residential remodel
Renovate the master bathroom and relocate the bathtub, toilet, and shower. No additional square footage, windows, or doors will be added.
Bathroom
Remodel
May 22, 2020 • Final
Heating-a/c-refrig residential changeout
Replace the existing air conditioning system with a new 16 SEER 3.5 ton Daikin unit and a 10kw heater.
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage, Detached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Main Level Bathrooms: 4
Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Bedroom Layout - Split, Roman Tub
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Furnished: Unfurnished
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Window Features: Blinds, Plantation Shutters, Single Hung Metal, Sliding
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Inside
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Stories Total: 2
Building Area Total: 4,432
Building Area Source: Public Records
Construction Materials: Frame
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio - Screened, Deck, Patio
Roof: Metal
Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Has Spa
Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Resale
Security Features: Security System Owned, Gated - No Guard
Living Area: 3,424
Lot Information
Lot Features: Fruit Tree(s)
Waterfront YN: Yes
Waterfront Features: Fixed Bridge, Ocean Access, Point Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,614.60
Tax Year: 2020
Parcel Number: 224042002000002605
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Zoned
Location
Multi-Family Financial Information
Pets Allowed: Yes, No Restrictions
HOA Information
Association Amenities: None
Location Information
Direction Faces: Northwest
Directions: Loxahatchee River Rd. to end, follow left onto SE Loxahatchee River Rd.; turn right onto SE Merritt Way. Follow to the end; 8657 is the last house.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,088
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Martin County
APN: 22-40-42-002-000-00260-5
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hobe Sound Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.9mi
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Murray Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 11.3mi
4/10
South Fork High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.8mi
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$2.99M – $3.62M
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