6960 SW Gaines Ave, Stuart, FL 34997 Property Records

Martin County property record for 6960 SW Gaines Ave, Stuart, FL 34997

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 2,409 sqft · built 1986
Lot Size0.622 acres (27,094 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$500,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill$8,926 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Mortgage
May 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN55-38-41-410-000-0005.0-1-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN55-38-41-410-000-0005.0-1-0000
Alternative APNs
  • 55-38-41-410-000-00050-1
  • 45085

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,409 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,876 sqft
1st Floor Area2,409 sqft
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1986
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1986
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area27,094 sqft (0.622 acres)
View / LotCanal Front
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area467 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool TypeIn-Ground Pool
Pool Area512 sqft
PorchOpen Concrete/Masonry Porch
Porch Area545 sqft
Boat AccessBoat Access
Boat LiftBoat Lift

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number45085
Street Address6960 SW GAINES AVE
CitySTUART
StateFL
Zip34997-7411
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionLEAWOOD ESTATES LOT 5
Legal Range41E
Legal Township38S
Legal Section55
Legal SubdivisionLEAWOOD ESTATES
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionMARTIN FL
Township / Civil DivisionPORT SALERNO-HOBE SOUND
Census Block Group1
Census Block1021
Census Tract1103

Owner

Source: Martin County records, as of September 29, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address6960 SW GAINES AVE, STUART, FL 34997-7411
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 22, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
INTERCONTINENTAL CAPITAL GROUP INC
May 22, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 22, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 22, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 12, 1992 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20182696081
Deed Book / Page2994 / 262
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARTIN FL
Property Address6960 SW GAINES AVE, STUART, FL 34997-7411
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyPATCH REEF TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6960 SW GAINES AVE, STUART, FL 34997-7411

Mortgage

Document Number0031831800
DateDec 22, 2020
Book Page3183/1800
Instrument2857287
Lender
NameINTERCONTINENTAL CAPITAL GROUP INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressMELVILLE, NY 11747
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueNov 1, 2050

May 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMARTIN FL
Recording DateMay 22, 2018
Property Address6960 SW GAINES AVE, STUART, FL 34997-7411
Document Number0029940262
Book / Page02994 / 0262
Map ReferenceMB8 PG55
Instrument DateMay 18, 2018
Instrument2696081
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 22, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,500.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address41 MARTIN AVE, 41, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314-6805

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6960 SW GAINES AVE, STUART, FL 34997-7411

Mortgage

Document Number0002696082
DateMay 22, 2018
Instrument2696082
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Martin County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountyMartin County
Unified School DistrictMartin County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$8,926.00 (+6.66%) Additional exemption filed$539,321 (+5.99%)$707,310 (-9.12%) Land $427,500 Building $279,810
2024$8,369.00 (+1.81%)
2023$8,220.00 (+3.49%) Additional exemption filed$508,857 (+3%)$778,260 (+23.71%) Land $450,000 Building $328,260
2022$7,943.00 Homeowner's exemption$494,036$629,080 Land $385,200 Building $243,880

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 186 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies218 units insured
incl. 32 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims170 (1979–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA25 of 170
Most Recent ClaimOct 2025 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Frances, Sep 2004 · 75 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Oct 1999 · 18 claims
  • Severe Flooding, Oct 1995 · 47 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 67% of the US · lower than 92% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMARTIN CO UTILITIES
serves 104,105 people · EPA ID FL4431891
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2025
Lead4 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting17
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 80 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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