Hobe Sound, FL Real Estate Guide
Tucked between Stuart and Jupiter, Hobe Sound is the kind of quiet, nature-rich beach town that Florida buyers dream about, and that its famous neighbor, ultra-exclusive Jupiter Island, keeps firmly on the map. With a national wildlife refuge, an undeveloped Atlantic shoreline, and a price range spanning modest mainland homes to oceanfront estates, Hobe Sound rewards a closer look. Here’s your guide to Hobe Sound, FL real estate.
- Hobe Sound is an unincorporated community in Martin County, between Stuart and Jupiter, with about 13,163 residents (2020 Census).
- It’s home to the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge (est. 1969), one of the Southeast’s top sea-turtle nesting areas.
- Adjacent Jupiter Island is consistently ranked among America’s wealthiest enclaves.
- Prices range widely, from attainable mainland homes to oceanfront estates, against a Martin County median near $470,000.
Hobe Sound’s draw is its quiet, protected coastline. Photo: Vasilis Karkalas / Pexels.
Where is Hobe Sound, and what’s it like?
Hobe Sound is an unincorporated community in Martin County, sitting roughly 12 miles southeast of Stuart and about 25 miles north of West Palm Beach, putting it squarely between Stuart and Jupiter. With about 13,163 residents as of the 2020 Census (up from 11,521 in 2010), it has the feel of a small, slow-paced beach town rather than a built-up resort. That quiet character, more nature than nightlife, is exactly what draws buyers here.
What makes Hobe Sound special?
Its protected nature is the headline. Hobe Sound is home to the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge (established 1969), a roughly 1,035-acre refuge the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service describes as one of the most productive sea-turtle nesting areas in the southeastern United States, with the largest contiguous stretch of undeveloped beach in southeast Florida. Four sea-turtle species, loggerhead, leatherback, green, and Kemp’s ridley, nest along its shore.
That conservation legacy keeps Hobe Sound’s coastline wild and uncrowded, a rare thing on Florida’s southeast coast, and it’s a major part of why residents and second-home buyers value the area.
What is the Hobe Sound real estate market like?
Hobe Sound spans an unusually wide price range for a small town. On the mainland, you’ll find attainable single-family homes and established neighborhoods priced around or below the Martin County median of roughly $470,000 (Redfin, early 2026). At the other extreme, the barrier island and the adjacent Town of Jupiter Island, which shares the 33455 ZIP code, is consistently ranked among the wealthiest enclaves in America, home to oceanfront estates that trade for many millions.
That range is the opportunity: Hobe Sound lets buyers choose their tier, from a practical inland home to a trophy coastal property, within one community. Because local sale data on a town this small can be thin and volatile, work from current, address-specific comps rather than a single “Hobe Sound median.”
Who is Hobe Sound right for?
It suits buyers who prize quiet, nature, and privacy over bustle, retirees, second-home buyers, nature lovers, and anyone who wants Jupiter and Stuart within easy reach without their density. Families and boaters appreciate the access to beaches, the Intracoastal, and refuge trails. If you want a calmer base on the Treasure Coast with luxury optionality next door, Hobe Sound fits. Compare it with nearby Stuart and the waterfront village of Tequesta to find your best match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hobe Sound, FL?
Hobe Sound is an unincorporated community in Martin County, on Florida’s Treasure Coast, located between Stuart (about 12 miles northwest) and Jupiter to the south. It had about 13,163 residents as of the 2020 Census.
What is the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge?
It’s the Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1969 and spanning roughly 1,035 acres. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service calls it one of the Southeast’s most productive sea-turtle nesting areas, with the largest contiguous undeveloped beach in southeast Florida.
How much do homes cost in Hobe Sound?
Prices range widely. Mainland homes often sit around or below the Martin County median of about $470,000 (Redfin, early 2026), while oceanfront estates on adjacent Jupiter Island reach into the millions. Use current address-specific comps rather than a single town median.
Is Hobe Sound the same as Jupiter Island?
No, but they’re closely linked. The Town of Jupiter Island is the barrier-island municipality adjacent to Hobe Sound, sharing the 33455 ZIP code. Jupiter Island is among America’s wealthiest enclaves, while Hobe Sound proper offers a broader mix of homes.
Who should buy in Hobe Sound?
Buyers who want a quiet, nature-rich beach town with privacy and a range of price points, retirees, second-home buyers, nature lovers, and those who want Jupiter and Stuart nearby without the crowds.
Discover Hobe Sound
The Cahur Group serves Hobe Sound and all of Martin and Palm Beach County, from mainland homes to coastal estates. Contact us or call 561-401-5758 to explore the area.
Cibie Cahur is the founder and lead agent of The Cahur Group at Keller Williams Realty, serving Palm Beach and Martin County, Florida. A Top 1% Keller Williams agent from 2017 to 2024, she leads an eight-agent team and works with buyers and sellers in English, Spanish, and French. Reach her at 561-401-5758.
Sources
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge, retrieved 2026-06-02, https://www.fws.gov/refuge/nathaniel-p-reed-hobe-sound
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (Hobe Sound CDP; Stuart; Tequesta populations), retrieved 2026-06-02, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobe_Sound,_Florida
- U.S. Census Bureau (Jupiter Island income data, 2010), via Wikipedia, retrieved 2026-06-02, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jupiter_Island,_Florida
- Redfin, Martin County, FL Housing Market (early 2026), retrieved 2026-06-02, https://www.redfin.com/county/478/FL/Martin-County/housing-market