Neighborhood · Palm City, Florida
Bessey
Small-scale Palm City living close to the water
3
Homes for sale
$675,000
Median list price
$420
Avg price / sqft
96
Median days on market
Bessey is a compact Martin County community inside Palm City homes for sale, the kind of quiet residential pocket where you get suburban breathing room without giving up quick access to the St. Lucie River corridor and the coast beyond. Established enclaves like Pine Ridge At Martin Downs set the tone here, and with a handful of waterfront and pool homes in the mix, buyers can find everything from a right-sized single-story to a genuinely high-end address.
The market is thin and worth watching closely on the live map. With just three active listings and a median list price of $675,000 spanning a wide $259,000 to $2,044,000 range, this is a spot where each home tells its own story rather than following a template. Homes here take their time — a 96-day median on market — but sellers who priced right still captured 98% of asking over the past year.
Bessey is a community in Palm City, Florida.
Quick facts
$259,000 – $2.0M price range
1,561 sqft median home
$7,250/mo median rent
2 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Bessey
$2,044,000
545 SW Indianola St, Stuart FL 34994, STUART
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,274 sqft
$259,000
820 SW Palm City Road, Stuart FL 34994, STUART
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,281 sqft
$675,000
624 SW St. Lucie Crescent # 206, Stuart FL 34994, STUART
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,561 sqft
Every active listing inside the Bessey boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Bessey market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$547,500
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
402 days
Median time to sell
Bessey vs Palm City
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Bessey boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Bessey is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Bessey home
≈ $4,146/mo
$675,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$7,250/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
472
Median age
60
Median income
$91,250
Median home value
$451,700
Beyond the listings
Living in Bessey
Appearance oriented
Top 1% in the U.S.Fitness Fashion
Workout clothes aren't just for working out anymore. This population enjoys wearing name-brand athletic apparel for fashion and functional purposes.
Lifestyles
Top 1% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Active
Top 2% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Appearance oriented
Top 2% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Food & Drink
Top 3% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Active
Top 3% in the U.S.Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Straight answers
Bessey FAQs
Is Bessey a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, low-density residential pocket of Palm City with established communities like Pine Ridge At Martin Downs and easy reach to the St. Lucie River area. With only three active listings, it appeals to buyers who want a settled, uncrowded setting rather than a fast-turnover market.
Is Bessey expensive?+
It sits in the mid-to-upper range for the area, with a median list price of $675,000 and an average of about $420 per square foot. That said, the range is wide — from $259,000 up to $2,044,000 — so there's room for very different budgets.
What do homes cost in Bessey?+
Current active listings have a median list price of $675,000, while the two homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $547,500. Median home size is around 1,561 square feet, so pricing reflects both compact homes and larger luxury properties.
How is the market in Bessey?+
It's a slow, small-inventory market with just three homes active and a 96-day median time on market. Sellers who price correctly do well, capturing about 98% of asking on average over the past year.
What about HOA fees and taxes?+
Median property tax is roughly $4,564 per year, which is manageable for Martin County. HOA data isn't reported for the current listings, so fees will vary by specific community — worth confirming on any home you consider.
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