Martin County property record for 500 SE Cortez Ave, Stuart, FL 34994
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,054 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.448 acres (19,515 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $12,500 (Jul 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $1,085 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-38-41-022-002-00070-1 |
| Primary APN | 04-38-41-022-002-00070-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,054 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,054 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 19,515 sqft (0.448 acres) |
| Pool Area | 450 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 338 sqft |
| Deck Area | 130 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 21947 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 500 SE CORTEZ AVE |
| City | STUART |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34994-2414 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STYPMANN PARK SECOND ADDN LOTS 7 TO 14 INC BLK 2 |
| Legal Range | 41E |
| Legal Township | 38S |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | STYPMANN PARK |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-14 |
| Jurisdiction | MARTIN FL |
| Township / Civil Division | STUART |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1046 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
Source: Martin County records, as of December 24, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 500 SE CORTEZ AVE, STUART, FL 34994-2414 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0014951027 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Martin County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Martin County |
| Municipality | Stuart City |
| Unified School District | Martin County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $105,731 (+5.99%) | $370,890 (-4.78%) Land $216,000 Building $154,890 | |
| 2024 | $1,085.00 (+3.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,046.00 (+6.73%) Additional exemption filed | $99,760 (+3%) | $389,490 (+11.22%) Land $216,000 Building $173,490 |
| 2022 | $980.00 Homeowner's exemption | $96,855 | $350,210 Land $184,500 Building $165,710 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 43 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 58 units insured incl. 15 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 48 (1979–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 34 of 48 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2022 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.7% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | STUART, CITY OF - WATER PLANT serves 16,841 people · EPA ID FL4430259 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 18 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 303 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Blue Stream, Hotwire Communications, T-Mobile.
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