Martin County property record for 9491 SW Merlin Ct, Stuart, FL 34997
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,614 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.034 acres (1,481 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $219,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,676 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-39-40-006-000-0119.0-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-39-40-006-000-0119.0-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,614 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,874 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 691 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 1,481 sqft (0.034 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Concrete/Masonry Porch |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 384278 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 9491 SW MERLIN CT |
| City | STUART |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34997-8923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | PUDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 119 PH 3 RIVER MARINA PUD PHS 3 & 5 (PB 16 PG 42) |
| Legal Range | 40E |
| Legal Township | 39S |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER MARINA |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 119 |
| Jurisdiction | MARTIN FL |
| Township / Civil Division | INDIANTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 1702 |
9491 SW Merlin Ct, a townhouse, is held in a trust since September 2020.
Source: Martin County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11930 TORREYANNA CIR, PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33412-1638 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer LIGHTHOUSE TITLE, LIGHTHOUSE TITLE SVCS |
| Apr 28, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage THE MORTGAGE FIRM INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20202838793 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3159 / 1669 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARTIN FL |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 9491 SW MERLIN CT, STUART, FL 34997-8923 |
| Document Number | 0031591669 |
| Book / Page | 003159 / 001669 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2838793 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Title Company | LIGHTHOUSE TITLE, LIGHTHOUSE TITLE SVCS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,533.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 9491 SW MERLIN CT STUART FL 349978923, STUART, FL 34997-8923 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARTIN FL |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 9491 SW MERLIN CT, STUART, FL 34997-8923 |
| Document Number | 0029210633 |
| Book / Page | 02921 / 0633 |
| Map Reference | MB16 PG42 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2631860 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | PRINCETON TITLE & ESCROW LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,365.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4610 RGA BLVD205, 4610, PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33418 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9491 SW MERLIN CT, STUART, FL 34997-8923 |
| Document Number | 0002631861 |
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| Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2631861 |
| Name | THE MORTGAGE FIRM INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9491 SW Merlin Ct was $4,676, up 2.7% 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 | $4,676.00 (+2.68%) | $290,667 | $308,970 Land $115,000 Building $193,970 |
| 2024 | $4,554.00 (+7.51%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,236.00 (+9.71%) | $240,221 (+1%) | $279,220 (+8.9%) Land $90,000 Building $189,220 |
| 2022 | $3,861.00 | $218,383 | $256,390 Land $75,000 Building $181,390 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9491 SW Merlin Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 74 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 74 in force |
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 9491 SW Merlin Ct is moderate, ranking above 65% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 65% of the US · above 42% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | ST. LUCIE FALLS private · serves 499 people · EPA ID FL4434014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from MARTIN CO UTILITIES |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024) 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 | 11 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 299 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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