Sewall's Point

About Sewall's Point

Sewall's Point is not a neighborhood inside Stuart. It is its own incorporated town, chartered in 1957, sitting on a peninsula with water on three sides: the St. Lucie River to the south and west, the Indian River to the east.

Fewer than 1,000 homes, about 2,000 residents, its own commission, its own police department, and its own building department. There is no gate anywhere in town and no town-wide HOA. What protects the place is the town code, including a tree removal permit requirement and a Heritage Tree Program that is the reason Sewall's Point Road looks the way it does under the oaks.

Downtown Stuart is about five minutes west. Stuart Beach and Bathtub Reef on Hutchinson Island are about five to ten minutes east. The peninsula is roughly 4.1 square miles on paper, but only about 1.2 square miles of that is land. The rest is water.

What Sewall's Point is known for

• It's a town, not a subdivision. Its own charter since 1957, its own police, and a commission that has said no to density more than once. In 1970 it turned down multi-family buildings at the southern tip. That tip is High Point today.
• Water on three sides with private docks. Ocean access runs out through the St. Lucie Inlet. Depth, exposure, and views change depending on which side of the peninsula you are on.
• The canopy. Tree removal requires a town permit. The mature oak cover over the main road is protected on purpose, not by accident.
• Close to downtown and the beach. About five minutes to downtown Stuart and five to ten to the beaches on Hutchinson Island.

Things to do in Sewall's Point

Town Commons Park sits across from Town Hall, with a playground, benches angled at the water, fishing, and a gazebo residents can reserve. Bird Island, just offshore in the Indian River, is a state Critical Wildlife Area and nesting rookery. You watch it from a paddleboard or a boat, and nobody lands on it.

Indian RiverSide Park is just north in Jensen Beach, and Captain Henry Sewall's house was moved there and preserved. Sewall arrived in 1889, built on the riverbank, and gave the peninsula its name.

Everything else is a short drive: downtown Stuart for dinner and the Lyric Theatre, Hutchinson Island for the beach, and the local marinas and ramps for boating.

Areas of Sewall's Point

Locals split the peninsula into two halves, and they do not shop the same way.

North Sewall's Point includes Castle Hill and Sewall's Landing, and traces back to Racey's subdivision, platted in 1893. It is closer to Jensen Beach and northern Martin County.

South Sewall's Point includes Arbela, one of the earliest recorded subdivisions in South Florida at 26 parcels in 1891, plus Archipelago, High Point, Rio Vista, and Captain's Cove. It is closer to downtown Stuart, and the water widens where the two rivers meet at the tip.

Nearby in Martin County

Stuart · Jensen Beach · Hutchinson Island · Palm City · Sailfish Point · Mariner Sands

Homes and pricing

• Home types: Single-family homes on large lots, waterfront and interior, in a no-gate, no-HOA incorporated town. Housing stock runs from mid-century originals to recent custom builds on teardown lots.
• Typical price range: Interior, non-waterfront homes generally start in the high six figures. Waterfront with a usable dock moves into the millions, and estate waterfront near the confluence can list well into eight figures. The spread in this town is unusually wide for a town this size, which is why aggregator medians here are unreliable. Ranges move with the market, so reach out for current MLS numbers.

Who it suits

Buyers who want a real town address with water on three sides, big lots, and a protected canopy, and who would rather answer to Town Hall than to an HOA board. It suits boaters who want their access off their own dock, and anyone who wants five minutes to downtown Stuart and ten to the beach.

It is a weaker fit for buyers who want walkability, on-site golf or club amenities, or brand new construction with nothing to decide.

Sewall's Point guides

• Living in Sewall's Point, FL: North vs South, getting around, the water, and what the town costs
• Buying a Waterfront Home in Sewall's Point: the 7 things that decide the price, from dock depth to septic or sewer

Common questions about Sewall's Point

Is Sewall's Point part of Stuart?
No. Sewall's Point is its own incorporated town in Martin County, chartered on June 12, 1957, with its own commission, police department and building department. It borders Stuart to the west and unincorporated Jensen Beach to the north. Mail often reads Stuart or Jensen Beach, which is where the confusion comes from. Our guide to living in Sewall's Point covers how the town works.

Is Sewall's Point gated, and does it have an HOA?
Neither. There are no gates in Sewall's Point and no town-wide HOA. Privacy comes from low density, large lots, deep setbacks and heavy tree cover. The rules that shape the town are its own zoning and code, including the tree removal permit, rather than an HOA board.

What schools serve Sewall's Point?
The town lists Felix A. Williams Elementary, Stuart Middle School and Martin County High School, with Jensen Beach High School also serving the area. Martin County School District boundaries can change, so confirm the current assignment for a specific address before you make an offer.

Can you get to the ocean by boat from Sewall's Point?
Yes, out through the St. Lucie Inlet. What varies by address is the depth at your dock at low tide, your route, and whether the fixed A1A bridges sit between you and open water. The Evans Crary and Ernest Lyons bridges have roughly 65 feet of clearance, which works for most powerboats but matters for a tall sailboat. More in our Sewall's Point waterfront buyer's guide.

How deep is the water at Sewall's Point docks?
It varies by street and by which side of the peninsula you are on, so "deep water" in a listing is not enough on its own. Get a measured depth at mean low water for the specific dock before you commit to a boat.

Is Sewall's Point on septic or sewer?
Both, depending on the address. The town has been moving lower-lying areas from septic to sewer with state grant support. The sewer lines were reported complete in late 2025, and the remaining connections were tied to a June 2026 grant deadline. Confirm the status and any connection cost for a specific property before you write an offer.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Sewall's Point?
Yes. The town requires a tree removal permit and runs a Heritage Tree Program. Plan for it early if your plans include a pool, an addition or a new driveway.

What is the difference between North and South Sewall's Point?
North Sewall's Point traces back to Racey's 1893 subdivision and includes Castle Hill and Sewall's Landing, closer to Jensen Beach. South Sewall's Point includes Arbela, platted in 1891, plus Archipelago, High Point, Rio Vista and Captain's Cove, closer to downtown Stuart where the two rivers meet.

Can you buy in Sewall's Point without being on the water?
Yes. Interior homes get you the town, the canopy and the address at a very different price, with no seawall or dock to maintain.

How far is Sewall's Point from the beach?
About five to ten minutes east over the Ernest Lyons Bridge to Stuart Beach and Bathtub Reef on Hutchinson Island. Downtown Stuart is about five minutes west.

See Sewall's Point for yourself.