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About this home
Bring the Boat or RV! Charming 1925 vintage home just outside Downtown Stuart, offering the perfect blend of Old Florida character and modern comfort. With its tropical Key West-inspired feel, this beautifully remodeled home features an office, a sunroom, real wood floors throughout, impact windows, and a stylish updated kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and upgraded lighting. Step outside to your own private tropical retreat with lush landscaping, a screened patio, and a fully fenced yard, plus a spacious 45x12 workshop/storage shed for all your projects and gear. The lot offers dual property entrances with plenty of room for toys and space to expand the home if desired. A boat ramp is just minutes away, with quick access to waterfront dining, fishing, and cruising. Enjoy the best of both worlds, quiet, convenient living with Downtown Stuart's shops, dining, and charm just minutes from your door. House next door is also for sale, could own both.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$433Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Matthew Yorgey• Illustrated Properties LLC / S
Listed by Lisa Adams• Illustrated Properties LLC / S
Bessey, located between Downtown Stuart and the St. Lucie River, is a residential and historic Stuart neighborhood with a grid of shaded streets and a low-rise, small-town feel. The character concentrates around East Ocean Boulevard near the Roosevelt Bridge, where waterfront views meet a steady rhythm of marinas, galleries, and sidewalk dining. Architectural cues lean Florida vernacular—single-story cottages, mid-century ranch homes, and modest bungalows with deep porches and mature palms. The Stuart Heritage Museum and the Lyric Theatre add a cultural throughline beyond the riverfront. The Riverwalk frames daily routines with breezes, benches, and boat traffic. With parks and local cafés close by, the pace reads relaxed and walk-oriented.
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Offer insights
542 SW Halpatiokee St · $554,000
$547K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $547K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
119 days
The average home goes pending in 75 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
95.7%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Impact glass windows
Attic with pull-down stairs
Built-in features
Breakfast area
Combined living and dining area
Tub with shower
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms (both approx. 11 x 11)
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Kitchen
Built-in oven
Cooktop
Electric range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Freezer
Dishwasher
Disposal
Icemaker
Trash compactor
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Tankless electric water heater
Flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Electric heating
Central electric air conditioning
Exterior features
Covered patio and deck
Patio
Shed / outbuilding
Room for a pool
Fenced yard
Deck
Home design
Single-story frame home
Metal roof
Property faces south
Has a view
Parking
Driveway parking
Two parking spaces
RV access/parking
Boat parking
Security
Yard fenced
Motion detectors
Smoke detectors
Construction
Frame construction
Metal roof
Resale property
Utilities
Public water connected
Public sewer connected
Cable available
HOA & community
Non-gated community
Financial info
Pets allowed
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Refresh your soul and ignite the inspiration within at this 1925 built cottage. Impact glass throughout and light and bright spaces make finding the inspiration you have been looking for a breeze. Here a new start begins in its glory with a great lifestyle. Are you ready for the opportunity to experience downtown Stuart and be steps away from the water? This fully furnished home allows for pets and boat parking. Walk to the grocery store, bicycle to to the Downtown Stuart Farmers Market and many other dining and shopping opportunities.
Beaches MLS #R10790037
May 11, 2022
Sold
$475,000
$371/sq ft
Apr 12, 2022
Contingent
—
Apr 6, 2022
Listed
$400,000
$313/sq ft
+39
Discover this charming Carriage House full of warmth & character. Known as the ''Seahorse Cottage'', this beautiful restoration captures the very essence of yesteryear with its distinctive architectural features & combines them with today's modern design. The large separate/detached multi-use building allows you to flex your creative mind- be it Art Studio, Workshop, Flex Office, Home Gym, Personal Storage or pick a combination. Access from the rear of the property is optimal & with NO HOA bring your Boat, Trailer, Truck or Motorcycle - Pets are always welcome! This ''In-Town'' location brings you close to everything that Historic Downtown Stuart has to offer. Easy access to Café's, Waterfront dining, Boutique shoppes, the Lyric Theater & the St. Lucie River Boardwalk.
MCRTC #M20033806
May 11, 2022
Sold
$475,000
$371/sq ft
Apr 13, 2022
Pending
—
Apr 12, 2022
Contingent
—
Apr 6, 2022
Listed
$400,000
$313/sq ft
MCRTC #M20008542
Feb 14, 2018
Sold
$245,000
$191/sq ft
Feb 10, 2018
Pending
—
Jan 30, 2018
Contingent
—
Jan 25, 2018
Relisted
—
Jan 5, 2018
Contingent
—
Dec 19, 2017
Price Changed
$279,000
$218/sq ft
Nov 30, 2017
Listed
$289,000
$226/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 16, 1999
Sold
$89,900
$70/sq ft
MCRTC #M64841
Aug 24, 1999
Listed
$94,900
$74/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 16, 1998
Sold
$80,000
$63/sq ft
MCRTC #M54384
Oct 15, 1997
Listed
$84,000
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,186 (−19.5%)
$250,000 + $97,070
$347,070
2024
$7,682 (+11.0%)
$250,000 + $97,070
$347,070
2023
$6,922 (+31.3%)
$250,000 + $121,350
$371,350
2022
$5,270 (+128.9%)
$230,000 + $50,850
$280,850
2021
$2,303 (+1.1%)
2020
$2,278 (+2.2%)
2019
$2,229 (−45.1%)
$105,750 + $45,420
$151,170
2018
$4,062 (+18.9%)
$105,750 + $45,420
$151,170
2017
$3,416 (+198.8%)
$150,000 + $29,440
$179,440
2016
$1,143 (+0.2%)
2015
$1,141 (+1.4%)
2014
$1,125
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2000
Finished Sq. Ft.
932
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
932
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Martin County
APN
05-38-41-009-001-00140-3
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 46-56% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 106° expected this year, 21 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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Historical weather
Stuart, FL • 34994
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Stuart. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 542 SW Halpatiokee St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $210,000 and $1,350,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $210K to $1.4M.