Neighborhood · Hobe Sound, Florida
Soundings
Waterfront living on Florida's Treasure Coast
3
Homes for sale
$4,385,000
Median list price
$1,274
Avg price / sqft
5
Median days on market
Soundings is a small, water-oriented enclave in Hobe Sound, the kind of Martin County address where a boat slip matters as much as the floor plan. Every active listing here is waterfront, and the pace is quiet and residential — a contrast to the busier stretches of Hobe Sound homes for sale closer to the highway. Families are zoned to South Fork High School and Murray Middle School, and nearby communities like Heritage Ridge and Papaya Village round out the area's range.
For a buyer today, this is a thin, high-end market — three active listings with a median list price of $4,385,000 and homes averaging $1,274 per square foot. Sellers here are getting about 98% of asking, and the median days on market is just five, so when the right waterfront home lands, it doesn't linger. Check the live map to see what's actually available right now.
Soundings is a community in Hobe Sound, Florida.
Quick facts
$3,750,000 – $4.4M price range
3,860 sqft median home
$3,600/mo median rent
2 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Soundings
$3,750,000
8884 SE Pelican Island Way, Hobe Sound FL 33455, HOBE SOUND
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,420 sqft
$4,385,000
8967 SE Star Island Way, Hobe Sound FL 33455, HOBE SOUND
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,860 sqft
$4,385,000
8967 SE Star Island Way, Hobe Sound FL 33455, HOBE SOUND
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,860 sqft
Every active listing inside the Soundings boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Soundings market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$2,650,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
40 days
Median time to sell
Soundings vs Hobe Sound
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 48.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Soundings boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Soundings is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Soundings home
≈ $23,909/mo
$4,385,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$3,600/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
736
Median age
54
Median income
$116,819
Median home value
$814,468
Beyond the listings
Living in Soundings
Lifestyles
Top 1% in the U.S.Student Life
There's more to student life than academics. It's about the experience - from classes and homecoming, to making lifetime friends and alumni events. These are students at school, taking classes online, or finding other ways to be students in their daily lives.
Beliefs
Top 1% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Culture
Top 2% in the U.S.Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
Attitudes
Top 2% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 2% in the U.S.Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Emotional
Top 2% in the U.S.Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Straight answers
Soundings FAQs
Is Soundings a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, waterfront-focused neighborhood in Hobe Sound where every active home fronts the water and two of three offer a pool. Families are zoned to South Fork High School and Hobe Sound Elementary, and the small scale keeps it residential and low-traffic.
Is Soundings expensive?+
Yes — this is a luxury market with a median list price of $4,385,000 and an average of $1,274 per square foot. All three active listings sit above $1M, so it's aimed at buyers at the top of the Hobe Sound range.
What do homes cost in Soundings?+
Active list prices run from $3,750,000 to $4,385,000, with a median home size of about 3,860 square feet. Over the last 12 months, two homes sold at a median price of $2,650,000, which shows how the closed market can land below current asking levels.
How is the market in Soundings?+
It's fast and tight — the median days on market is just five, and sellers are averaging 98% of asking. With only three active listings and two sales in the past year, inventory is scarce, so buyers should be ready to move when something lists on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median property tax here runs about $7,142 per year. HOA data isn't currently available for Soundings, so confirm any association dues and coverage directly on the specific listing you're considering.
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