NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 SW Harbor St Stuart, FL 34997

South Stuart Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $668,000 - $750,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,243 Sq Ft
$311/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 19, 2021

Last sale price $451,500 $201 Per Sq Ft

Est. 54% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,174/month

61 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property has ocean access
  • Boat Dock
  • Boat Ramp
  • Martin County High School Rated A-
  • Home fronts a seawall
  • Canal View

About This Home

As of February 2021

Waterfront on the St. Lucie River in Tranquil Harbor Estates. Toys welcome! Boaters paradise with ocean access, no fixed bridges. Dock boasts 10K lift, outdoor shower plus 2 decks for outdoor relaxation, and enjoyment. Spacious, open floor plan in need of a total remodel. Get your HGTV inspirations flowing. Super floorplan with loads of potential. All 3 bedrooms are large, vaulted ceilings, great room design, wood burning fireplace, CBS construction with brick siding, charming front porch, large screened patio, indoor laundry with utility sink, accordion shutters and whole house generator. Built in 1983, with great “bones” in need of total remodel. Convenient location near shopping, highways & minutes to historic downtown Stuart. Voluntary HOA only $100/yr allows access to waterfront part and community boat ramp. NO DEED RESTRICTIONS! Bring your interior design ideas and toys. Hidden Gem in Stuart!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Albert

RE/MAX of Stuart License #614076 Listed on: 11/25/2020

RE/MAX of Stuart

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Albert

RE/MAX of Stuart License #614076 Listed on: 11/25/2020

RE/MAX of Stuart

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,998

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 125
  • Home fronts a seawall
  • Cul-De-Sac

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,243 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Canal Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Property has ocean access
  • Canal Access
  • Boat Ramp

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Generator Hookup
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Boat Dock

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,998

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Directions: Kanner to west on Salerno to right on Gaines to left on Harbor Street into Harbor Estates. On left.
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.286
  • Lot Size: 100 x 125
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached,Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Harbor Estates
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace
  • Living Area: 2243.0
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Brick, Block, Concrete
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Pool Private: No
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: Canal
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Canal Access, No Fixed Bridges, Ocean Access, Seawall, Boat Ramp/Lift Access
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Generator Hookup
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Water Available, Water Connected, Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Public, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Dock
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2998.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 2022
Sold by
Lapikas John A and Lapikas Linda
Bought by
Lapikas Joint Revocable Trust
Current Estimated Value
$696,680

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 25, 2020
Closed on
Feb 19, 2021
Sold by
Wood Danielle S and Smith Terrell W
Bought by
Lapikas John A and Lapikas Linda
Seller's Agent
Julie Albert
RE/MAX of Stuart
Buyer's Agent
Julie Albert
RE/MAX of Stuart
List Price
$459,000
Sold Price
$451,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,500
-1.63%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.30%
Original Mortgage
$529,150
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2019
Sold by
Smith Laura P
Bought by
Smith Laura P and Laura P Smith Declaration Of T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 1983
Bought by
Smith Laura P
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lapikas Joint Revocable Trust -- Peter M Feaman Pa
Lapikas John A $451,500 Attorney
Smith Laura P -- Accommodation
Smith Laura P $35,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lapikas John A $529,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/19/2021 02/19/21 Sold $451,500 -1.6% $201 / Sq Ft
01/20/2021 01/20/21 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2020 11/20/20 For Sale $459,000 -- $205 / Sq Ft
Source: Martin County REALTORS® of the Treasure Coast

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,417 $416,255 -- --
2024 $6,296 $404,524 -- --
2023 $6,296 $392,742 $0 $0
2022 $6,080 $381,303 $0 $0
2021 $7,505 $410,210 $270,000 $140,210
2020 $3,039 $197,022 $0 $0
2019 $2,998 $192,592 $0 $0
2018 $2,905 $189,000 $0 $0
2017 $2,428 $185,114 $0 $0
2016 $2,700 $181,308 $0 $0
2015 $2,562 $180,048 $0 $0
2014 $2,562 $178,619 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Julie Albert

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Julie Albert

    RE/MAX

    (772) 341-3182

    11 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Julie Albert
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Map

Source: Martin County REALTORS® of the Treasure Coast

MLS Number: M20026674

Martin County REALTORS® of the Treasure Coast

APN: 55-38-41-007-000-00081-3

Florida Martin County Stuart 34997 South Stuart

540 SW Harbor St, Stuart, FL

Not Listed for Sale

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