Martin County property record for 5401 SE Merion Way, Stuart, FL 34997
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,197 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,435 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-38-42-003-000-0003.0-2-0000 |
| Primary APN | 29-38-42-003-000-0003.0-2-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,197 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,769 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,197 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| View / Lot | Interior |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 222 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 46428 |
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| Street Address | 5401 SE MERION WAY |
| City | STUART |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34997-8751 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PUDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 IRONWOOD ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8 PAGE 40 PUBLIC RECORDS MARTIN COUNTY FLORIDA |
| Legal Range | 42E |
| Legal Township | 38S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | IRONWOOD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MARTIN FL |
| Township / Civil Division | PORT SALERNO-HOBE SOUND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 1410 |
5401 SE Merion Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Martin County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5401 SE MERION WAY, STUART, FL 34997-8751 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 27, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20212901395 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3240 / 977 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 6, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0024801089 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARTIN FL |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5401 SE MERION WAY, STUART, FL 34997-8751 |
| Document Number | 0032400977 |
| Book / Page | 3240 / 977 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 40 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2901395 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,850.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1701 SW CAPRI ST # ST264, 1701, PALM CITY, FL 34990-4537 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5401 SE MERION WAY, STUART, FL 34997-8751 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5401 SE Merion Way was $8,435 with exemptions applied, down 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Martin County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Martin County |
| Unified School District | Martin County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,435.00 (-2.82%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $563,730 Land $185,000 Building $378,730 | $563,730 Land $185,000 Building $378,730 |
| 2024 | $8,680.00 (-6.83%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,316.00 (+16.12%) Additional exemption filed | $589,766 (+28.81%) | $601,270 (+31.32%) Land $175,000 Building $426,270 |
| 2022 | $8,023.00 | $457,850 Land $137,700 Building $320,150 | $457,850 Land $137,700 Building $320,150 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5401 SE Merion Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 227 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 287 units insured incl. 60 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 49 (1981–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 43 of 49 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2024 · Hurricane Milton |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 5401 SE Merion Way is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 94% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | MARTIN CO UTILITIES serves 104,105 people · EPA ID FL4431891 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 17 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 311 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications, Verizon.
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