The Top Martin County Boat-Friendly Communities Home Buyers Should Consider

Every individiual home buyer has a specific wish list of home features they want in a new place to live. And in most coastal locations in South Florida, a private dock is somewhere near the top of that wish list for many. 

If Martin County has the right vibe and price point you're looking for, and finding a boat-friendly home is a top-priority, here's a closer look at just some of the area neighborhoods and communities you'll want to consider during your search.

Sailfish Point - Stuart, FL

Sailfish Point in Stuart sits close to the ocean, St Lucie Inlet, and the Indian River. This boat-friendly community is a great choice for a waterfront lifestyle. Sailfish Point has its own private marina with wet slips and easy ocean access.

There’s also an Oceanfront Clubhouse, plus buyers can choose from estates, single-family homes, villas, condos, or townhomes. The townhomes of Sailfish Point include personal boat slips.

Cove Point - Tequesta, FL

Cove Point in Tequesta is an exclusive community of only around two-dozen homes. Found on the north fork of the Loxahatchee River, many of the homes of Cove Point sit on short canals with boat docks.

Residents of the community can easily access the ocean via the river and Jupiter Inlet. The single-family homes of Cove Point offer water views and some private amenities. 

River Point - Stuart, FL

River Point is a luxury home community found in Stuart. The homes vary in size, style, and price point, but are sometimes on the market for prices in the multi-million-dollar range.

A great place to search if you’re looking for a boat-friendly community, some of the homes of River Point come with private boat lifts and views overlooking the St Lucie River. 

North River Shores - Stuart, FL

North River Shores is one of the oldest communities in Martin County, but still just as coveted today for the enjoyment of a boating lifestyle. Found on the north fork of the St Lucie River, North River Shores makes it easy to get out on the water.

The community has a private boat ramp plus some waterfront parks, and some of the homes of North River Shores even sit on lots with deep-water frontage. 

Governors Landing - Hobe Sound, FL

The prestigious community of Governors Landing offers some lakefront homes with docks at a nearby marina, as well as some canal homes with ocean-access docks.

Built up starting in the late 1980s, this means some of the homes of Governors Landing include private docks, making it easy to enjoy a true Florida boating lifestyle. The large single-family homes are also close to area beaches, parks, shopping, and more. 

Seagate Harbor - Palm City, FL

Seagate Harbor is a waterfront community found in Palm City. This established community has a number of deep-water canals, meaning unrestricted boating access to the St Lucie River, and to the ocean.

The community itself features a neighborhood boat ramp, but some of the riverfront homes in Seagate Harbor also offer private docks and boat lifts. Homes in the desirable boating community sometimes date back to the mid 1980s.