Martin County - The Estuary (North River Shores, St. Lucie: insurance, home, neighborhood)

[davidLi]

I think we have found where we want to live.
Does anyone know any good information about the Estuary in Martin County.
Is it a good place to live?

[Lilybeans]

Originally Posted by davidLi

I think we have found where we want to live.
Does anyone know any good information about the Estuary in Martin County.
Is it a good place to live?

It's nice. Close to the mall; lot's of traffic when you get to US 1, but a nice place. What do you want to know?

North River Shores is nice. You can't go wrong in Martin County.

[davidLi]

We are going to buy a home in the Estuary. the deal will be final tomorrow
Is the area safe?
I know the schools are much better. We tried to get our 14 year old into PSL schools as we are staying on the island for now. They assigned him to Northport. I did a visit. No way. He has been in an a rated school system in the townships of Indiana. I cant do that to him. That was our reason to choose Martin County. People did not lie when they talked about the schools.
Do you think the value will hold. We are paying the price that I posted earlier for a 3/2/2 with a pool and on the canal on a cul da sac.
What are the downfalls to living there?
Are there a good ratio of kids for ours to meet?
Thanks

[Lilybeans]

Originally Posted by davidLi

We are going to buy a home in the Estuary. the deal will be final tomorrow
Is the area safe?
I know the schools are much better. We tried to get our 14 year old into PSL schools as we are staying on the island for now. They assigned him to Northport. I did a visit. No way. He has been in an a rated school system in the townships of Indiana. I cant do that to him. That was our reason to choose Martin County. People did not lie when they talked about the schools.
Do you think the value will hold. We are paying the price that I posted earlier for a 3/2/2 with a pool and on the canal on a cul da sac.
What are the downfalls to living there?
Are there a good ratio of kids for ours to meet?
Thanks

Martin County on the whole is very safe. I'm sure the Estuary is fine. The downfalls that I would see are pretty few-close to the mall,forced to travel on US1 (but who isn't) and a 20 minute drive just to get to the turnpike or I95.

The mall has a fair bit of problems.

It's a nice place to live. As far as kids, who did you see around the neighborhood? You should go knock on some doors and ask the neighbors before you put money down. Also, go back in the night and see what it's like there.

Martin County schools have traditionally been much better than St. Lucie, and I advise anyone who has a choice to stay in Martin County.

Values? Who knows. They aren't making anymore waterfront. It might dip iin the short term, but not by much, and it will surely appreciate over the long haul.

Insurance is quite expensive, and you should call the tax collector and find out what the taxes are.

[davidLi]

Thanks Lil
Taxes are the pits for sure, Insurance is high but I have a few connections that can keep it in the 1000 a year range, still high.
Traffic, I am used to that. Coming from Indianapolis which has its fair share of congestion.
It seems to be the best deal in the area as it is lower priced than the Pines or anything around pineapple park and the home has been totally redone.
It will be our home for many years it looks.
Thanks Its always good to get the info from those that know

[Lilybeans]

I'm sure you will enjoy living there.