Explore Hobe Sound

Florida's most coveted quiet market — Loblolly Bay, The Medalist, and unspoiled barrier island beauty between Jupiter and Stuart

Hobe Sound, Florida is one of South Florida's most coveted and least understood real estate markets — an unincorporated community in Martin County that sits between Jupiter to the south and Stuart to the north, on a barrier island and the adjacent mainland where the Intracoastal Waterway meets the Atlantic. Hobe Sound is home to some of Florida's most exclusive private communities, including Loblolly Bay, where residential lots have sold for more than $5 million, and The Medalist Golf Club, one of the most private and prestigious golf clubs in the world. Yet Hobe Sound also has a small-town character — a charming village center, Jonathan Dickinson State Park nearby, and a community of artists and old Florida families who have treasured this area for generations. The Cahur Group specializes in Hobe Sound real estate and can help you understand this layered and nuanced market.

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Why Buy in Hobe Sound, FL

Privacy at the highest level: Loblolly Bay and The Medalist are among the most private communities in Florida — no signage, no spectators, controlled access
Natural beauty: Jupiter Island and Hobe Sound’s barrier island offer some of Florida’s most pristine natural landscape — protected sea turtle beaches, mangroves, and the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge
Small-town authenticity: Unlike Jupiter or Palm Beach Gardens, Hobe Sound has resisted chain-restaurant and big-box development — galleries, independent restaurants, and a genuine community feel
Martin County quality of life: Part of Martin County, which maintains strict growth controls, lower density, and a quality of life benchmark that larger Palm Beach County communities struggle to match
World-class golf: The Medalist Golf Club — invitation-only, with a membership list that includes Tiger Woods and Greg Norman — calls Hobe Sound home

Hobe Sound Real Estate Market Overview

Market Characteristics

Two tiers: ultra-premium private estate market (Loblolly Bay, Medalist adjacent) and quality mid-market (Lost Lake, The Soundings)
Off-market transactions are common at the ultra-premium level
Intracoastal and golf frontage commands 25–50% premium over non-water/golf properties
Jonathan Dickinson State Park’s 11,500 acres provide permanent land value protection for neighboring properties
Martin County no-billboard ordinance contributes to Hobe Sound’s unspoiled character

Living in Hobe Sound, FL

Jonathan Dickinson State Park

One of Florida’s largest and most diverse state parks — 11,500 acres of protected wilderness bordering the Loxahatchee River — is located in Hobe Sound. The park offers kayaking, canoeing, fishing, camping, and guided river tours, and its protected status ensures that the natural landscape surrounding Hobe Sound cannot be developed.

Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge

Located on Jupiter Island and the adjacent barrier island, the Hobe Sound NWR protects 735 acres of coastal habitat including some of Florida’s most critical sea turtle nesting beaches. The refuge is open to the public for passive recreation.

Village of Hobe Sound

The Hobe Sound village center on US-1 features a growing collection of independent restaurants, art galleries, and specialty shops that give the community a character distinct from the chain-dominated commercial corridors of Palm Beach County.

Schools & Location

Hobe Sound feeds into Martin County School District, with Hobe Sound Elementary, Murray Middle School, and South Fork High School — consistently among Florida’s best. Hobe Sound is approximately 15 minutes north of Jupiter on US-1 or I-95, and 10 minutes south of Stuart.

Work With a Hobe Sound Real Estate Expert

Hobe Sound’s market requires genuine local knowledge — particularly at the ultra-premium level, where many transactions happen before a listing ever appears publicly. The Cahur Group has the relationships and market expertise to help buyers access Hobe Sound’s most exclusive communities and help sellers position their properties to reach the right buyer audience.

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