The Martin County Property Appraiser is responsible for identifying, locating, and valuing all taxable property located in Martin County, Florida. Property values established by this office are used by local governments, municipalities, school districts, and special districts to calculate annual property taxes.
Martin County includes areas such as Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Hobe Sound, and Indiantown. The Martin County Property Appraiser database contains records for residential homes, waterfront properties, condominiums, agricultural land, and commercial properties.
Homeowners, investors, attorneys, lenders, and property researchers frequently use the Martin County Property Appraiser website to verify property ownership, locate parcel numbers, analyze property values, review tax history, and research real estate before buying property.
Martin County Property Appraiser Quick Tools
Search property ownership records, parcel numbers, and property values.
Search Property RecordsApply for homestead exemption and other property tax exemptions.
Apply for HomesteadView property tax bills and pay online.
Pay Property TaxesOfficial property tax information from Florida Department of Revenue.
Florida Property Tax GuideMartin County Property Appraiser Office Information
Martin County Property Appraiser
3473 SE Willoughby Blvd
Suite 101
Stuart, Florida 34994
Phone: (772) 288-5608
Official Website
https://www.pa.martin.fl.us
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
How to Search Martin County Property Records (Step-by-Step)
Open Property Search- Open the Martin County Property Appraiser website.
- Click the Property Search tool.
- Choose search method:
- Property Address
- Owner Name
- Parcel Number
- Enter the property details.
- Click Search.
- Select the correct property record.
- The property details page will display:
- Owner name
- Parcel ID
- Legal description
- Land value
- Building value
- Market value
- Taxable value
- Sales history
How Property Taxes Are Calculated in Martin County
Property taxes are calculated using the taxable property value and the millage rate set by local government authorities.
Example calculation:
- Market Value: $420,000
- Homestead Exemption: $50,000
- Taxable Value: $370,000
- Millage Rate: 16 mills
Estimated annual property tax:
$370,000 × 0.016 = $5,920
Understanding the TRIM Notice
The TRIM Notice (Truth in Millage) is mailed to property owners every August. This notice shows your property’s assessed value and proposed property taxes.
- Market value
- Assessed value
- Taxable value
- Proposed tax rates
- Public hearing dates
Martin County GIS Parcel Maps
GIS parcel maps allow property owners and investors to visualize property boundaries, zoning districts, flood zones, and surrounding parcels.
Open GIS Parcel MapLocal Real Estate Case Study – Property Research in Stuart
A buyer researching waterfront homes in Stuart used the Martin County property search portal to compare recent property sales.
One property listed for $720,000 had nearby comparable sales between $760,000 and $785,000. After reviewing parcel records and property characteristics, the buyer negotiated and purchased the property for $705,000.
The property was later appraised at $775,000, demonstrating how property appraiser data can help buyers identify undervalued real estate opportunities.
Common Property Record Errors
- Incorrect square footage
- Outdated ownership records
- Missing homestead exemptions
- Incorrect property classification
If you find an error you should contact the Martin County Property Appraiser office to request a correction review.
Property Research Checklist Before Buying Real Estate
- Verify parcel number
- Check property tax history
- Review sales history
- Check zoning classification
- Review flood zone status
- Check building permits
Frequently Asked Questions
Determines property values used to calculate property taxes.
Yes property records are public records.
Use the official property search portal.
A unique identification number assigned to each property.
March 1 each year.
A notice showing proposed property taxes.
Local government authorities.
Yes investors frequently analyze property records.
Through the Martin County Tax Collector website.
3473 SE Willoughby Blvd, Stuart, Florida.
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