Martin County property record for 5438 SE Major Way, Stuart, FL 34997
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,566 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.581 acres (25,308 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100 (Dec 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $3,965 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 49-38-41-610-000-0005.0-2-0000 |
| Primary APN | 49-38-41-610-000-0005.0-2-0000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3,566 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,256 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,694 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 25,308 sqft (0.581 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 690 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 450 sqft |
| Porch | Open Concrete/Masonry Porch |
| Porch Area | 480 sqft |
| Deck Area | 488 sqft |
| Patio Area | 592 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 39854 |
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| Street Address | 5438 SE MAJOR WAY |
| City | STUART |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34997-2420 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B |
| Legal Description | HORSESHOE HEIGHTS LOT 5 |
| Legal Range | 41E |
| Legal Township | 38S |
| Legal Section | 49 |
| Legal Subdivision | HORSESHOE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MARTIN FL |
| Township / Civil Division | PORT SALERNO-HOBE SOUND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 1302 |
5438 SE Major Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2025.
Source: Martin County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5438 SE MAJOR WAY, STUART, FL 34997-2420 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 1, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1155 / 311 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0035252073 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARTIN FL |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Property Address | 5438 SE MAJOR WAY, STUART, FL 34997-2420 |
| Document Number | 0035252073 |
| Book / Page | 3525 / 2073 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 32 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 3150530 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5438 SE MAJOR WAY, STUART, FL 34997-2420 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5438 SE MAJOR WAY, STUART, FL 34997-2420 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5438 SE Major Way was $3,965, down 0.5% 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 | $3,965.00 (-0.48%) Additional exemption filed | $264,361 (+2.9%) | $656,880 (+1.76%) Land $280,000 Building $376,880 |
| 2024 | $3,984.00 (+2.28%) Additional exemption filed | $256,911 (+3%) | $645,550 (+5.74%) Land $280,000 Building $365,550 |
| 2023 | $3,895.00 (+3.81%) Additional exemption filed | $249,429 (+3%) | $610,520 (+12.95%) Land $280,000 Building $330,520 |
| 2022 | $3,752.00 Homeowner's exemption | $242,165 | $540,540 Land $265,000 Building $275,540 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5438 SE Major Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 16 flood claims nearby since 1994.
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 File median of 167 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 253 units insured incl. 86 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1994–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 5438 SE Major Way is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 92% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SEACOAST WEST public/private · serves 1,975 people · EPA ID FL4505018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from PALM BEACH COUNTY WATER UTILITIES |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Also Mapped Here | MARTIN CO UTILITIES |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 349 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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