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Willoughby turns vacationers into residents
Willoughby is a bustling neighborhood in Stuart’s southern region that not only contains many major amenities — a popular golf club, a waterpark, a hospital and a fire station, to name a few — it is just 5 miles from Stuart Beach, which draws out-of-towners looking for sun and surf. And then many of them decide to stay. “We get a lot of people who vacation here and decide to stay, or they return and purchase,” says Diana Bruton, a Realtor and broker with Treasure Coast Realty who has been selling in the area for 39 years. "I think a big reason is because we're outgoing and friendly here.” Another reason is that Willoughby offers a lifestyle that will fit just about anyone who puts down roots there. “Single-family, multifamily, gated communities, golf communities, waterfront properties. You can really find whatever you want here," Bruton says.
A wide range of houses are available, including homes in the Willoughby Golf Club
Willoughby offers a range of housing options, making it easy for home buyers to find the right fit. Gated condos and townhouses are abundant throughout the neighborhood, offering one, two or three bedrooms ranging in price from $150,000 to $500,000, with higher-priced units providing luxury amenities. Most single-family homes are concentrated in gated communities on the neighborhood's south side and are New Traditional builds with two, three or four bedrooms. They range from the high $200,000s to the mid $500,000s, with higher-priced homes featuring bigger lawns and, sometimes, lake views. Larger New Traditional and estate-style homes in the gated Willoughby Golf Club subdivision offer more square footage and golf course views. Prices for these homes can range from the high $500,000s to nearly $2 million, with higher-priced homes sitting on sprawling, manicured lawns. In the neighborhood's north section, two- and three-bedroom midcentury-era ramblers and bungalows sit along St. Lucie River, ranging in price from the low $400,000s to the mid $500,000s. While they can run small — most average about 1,000 square feet — they often offer enviable water views and backyard docks. Those 55 years and older can find two-bedroom manufactured homes in the gated communities of Riverland and Leisure Village, ranging from $90,000 to $150,000.
Regarding crime, Willoughby scores a 6 out of 10 on the CAP Index, two points higher than the national average. The Martin County Jail is located in the neighborhood, along with the Martin Girls’ Academy, a juvenile detention center, and the Martin County Sheriff's Office.
Home in Willoughby closer to the water tend to have a more island style.
Row of waterfront homes in Willoughby with private docks.
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Willoughby residents can enjoy a day at the Sailfish Splash water park.
Kiplinger Nature Preserve and The Sailfish Splash Waterpark are popular outdoor destinations
Golfers can join the Willoughby Golf Club, located in the heart of the neighborhood. Membership also includes access to a pool, tennis and pickleball courts and the wellness center, which offers a gym and fitness classes. When residents want to spend time in nature, they head to the nearby Kiplinger Nature Preserve, which offers stroller-friendly boardwalks and dirt paths that weave past mangrove swamps and around flatwoods. “It’s popular,” Bruton says. “I'll drive by there, and most days, I see at least seven cars in the parking lot." The Sailfish Splash Waterpark is another favorite outdoor recreation, especially for families with kids, and offers water slides, a lazy river and a shaded picnic area. The waterpark also features state-of-the-art pools and facilities that host county, state and NCAA swim meets throughout the year.
Aerial overview of Martin County Senior High Schools serving Willoughby students.
Kids can get involved in many clubs at Martin County High
The Martin County School District serves the neighborhood. Children may start school at Pinewood Elementary, which serves kindergarten through 5th grades and is rated a B-minus by Niche. They can move on to J.D. Parker Middle School, which rates a B, and Martin County High School, which rates an A-minus. Martin County High offers multiple clubs and organizations, including Art Club, Voices of Women Club and Television Production.
Dining out options and shopping conveniently located in the neighborhood
Local and small-chain restaurants are scattered throughout the neighborhood. The aptly named Fresh Catch Seafood Grill serves freshly caught seafood as well as steak, chicken and pasta in a casual atmosphere. Casa Giuseppe’s offers pizza and other Italian fare, and Southern Pig & Cattle Co. serves up barbecue, ribs and a small selection of seafood. Residents head to Martin Square Shopping Center to pick up groceries at Sprouts, cross Southeast Indian Street to get to Publix or head down Route 1 to Aldi and Walmart. Lowe’s, Home Depot and Staples are also located in this area.
Many Willoughby residents enjoy a night out to eat at Giuseppe's Restaurant in Willoughby.
Willoughby residents are just a short drive to Downtown Stuart..
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The bus stops in Willoughby are covered with seating.
Residents take Southeast Dixie Highway and South Kanner Highway to get around
Public transportation is limited in the neighborhood, though residents can pick up the Martin County bus at stops along Southeast Willoughby Boulevard. Most residents drive to get around, and Southeast Dixie Highway and South Kanner Highway border the neighborhood and provide quick access to downtown Stuart and Port Salerno. The Cleveland Clinic Family Health Center is off South Kanner Highway, providing general medical and urgent care services. Witham Field is a general-use airfield for small jets and private planes; residents take commercial flights out of Palm Beach International Airport, about 40 miles away, and Orlando International Airport, about 135 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Jock Leighton Park
Football
Concessions
Parking Lot
Memorial Park
Sandsprit Park
L. CPL Justin Wilson Memorial Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Kiplinger Nature Preserve Park
Wojcieszak Ballpark
Baseball/Softball
Concessions
Transit
Airport
Palm Beach International
51 min drive
Bus
Us 1 & Monterey Rd
Bus
Willoughby Blvd & Health Department
Bus
Us 1 & Market Pl
Bus
Willoughby Blvd & Martin County High
Bus
Us 1 & Indian St (Connection Point)
Bus
Walmart (Stuart)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Willoughby
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Willoughby, Stuart sell after 78 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Willoughby, Stuart over the last 12 months is $434,649, up 15% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
9,395
Median Age
44
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$50,831
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,901
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.8%
College Graduates
31.5%
Advanced Degrees
9.5%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
54.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
63''
Average Winter Low Temperature
56°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
39/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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