Martin County property record for 9496 SW Merlin Ct, Stuart, FL 34997
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,614 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.038 acres (1,664 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $209,900 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,733 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage Oct 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-39-40-006-000-0090.0-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-39-40-006-000-0090.0-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| 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 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 1,664 sqft (0.038 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 | 137912 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 9496 SW MERLIN CT |
| City | STUART |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34997-8922 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | PUDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 90 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 | 90 |
| Jurisdiction | MARTIN FL |
| Township / Civil Division | INDIANTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 1702 |
Source: Martin County records, as of September 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9496 SW MERLIN CT, STUART, FL 34997-8922 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 31, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HANCOCK MORTGAGE PARTNERS LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20162572623 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2851 / 1716 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARTIN FL |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 9496 SW MERLIN CT, STUART, FL 34997-8922 |
| Document Number | 0003190312 |
| Book / Page | 3572 / 767 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263190312 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9496 SW MERLIN CT, STUART, FL 34997-8922 |
| Document Number | 0003190312, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Book Page | 3572/767 |
| Instrument | 20263190312 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.37% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARTIN FL |
| Property Address | 9496 SW MERLIN CT, STUART, FL 34997-8922 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9496 SW MERLIN CT, STUART, FL 34997-8922 |
| Document Number | 0033440001 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3344/1 |
| Instrument | 2987550 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARTIN FL |
| Property Address | 9496 SW MERLIN CT, STUART, FL 34997-8922 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9496 SW MERLIN CT, STUART, FL 34997-8922 |
| Document Number | 0032300896 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3230/896 |
| Instrument | 2893281 |
| Name | HANCOCK MORTGAGE PARTNERS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SUGAR LAND, TX 77478 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2036 |
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 | $2,733.00 (-1.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $215,670 (+5.99%) | $311,030 (+10.62%) Land $115,000 Building $196,030 |
| 2024 | $2,763.00 (+2.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,707.00 (+3.96%) Additional exemption filed | $203,488 (+3%) | $281,180 (+8.88%) Land $90,000 Building $191,180 |
| 2022 | $2,604.00 Homeowner's exemption | $197,562 | $258,250 Land $75,000 Building $183,250 |
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 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.
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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