Lost River Plantation: Gated Waterfront Living in Stuart, Florida

Lost River Plantation is a gated community of 111 single-family homes set along the South Fork of the St. Lucie River in Stuart. Built by Kolter Homes beginning in the early 2000s, it was designed for boaters: nearly every home sits on the water, most have a private dock in the backyard, and the river connects to the St. Lucie Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean.

The community sits on SW Lost River Road just east of Kanner Highway and I-95, which makes it one of the easiest waterfront neighborhoods in Martin County to reach by car, while still feeling tucked away behind its gates and natural preserve.

The Homes

Homes in Lost River Plantation are concrete block and stucco construction, most with three-car garages, private pools, high ceilings and open, split floor plans. Typical homes offer four to five bedrooms and roughly 2,500 to 4,000 square feet of living space. Many lots back directly onto the river or a protected basin, with docks and boat lifts behind the house.

The community is made up of three neighborhoods that you will see named in MLS listings:

• Lost River Manor(s) - homes along SW Lost River Road and SW Quiet River Court, including some of the largest lots in the community.
• Lost River Cove - homes on SW Yacht Basin Way and SW Lost River Shores Drive.
• Lost River Bend - homes on SW River Bend Circle.

Boating and Amenities

Boating is the heart of life here. The South Fork leads out to the main St. Lucie River, downtown Stuart, the Indian River Lagoon and the St. Lucie Inlet. Many listings in the community describe deep-water access with no fixed bridges, and some docks can accommodate larger vessels; dock size, water depth and lift capacity vary by lot, so confirm the details for any home you are considering.

Residents also share a community marina and a clubhouse with a fitness center and social and community rooms.

Parks and Recreation Next Door

Lost River Plantation's closest neighbor is Halpatiokee Regional Park, at 8303 SW Lost River Road. It is Martin County's largest park, with about 65 acres of active park land surrounded by roughly 500 acres of preserve and about four miles of frontage on the South Fork. The park offers hiking, mountain biking and paddling trails, a canoe and kayak launch, soccer, football, softball and baseball fields, tennis and pickleball courts, a disc golf course and picnic pavilions. Halpatiokee is a Seminole word meaning "alligator water."

Across the river, Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park adds miles of protected shoreline, and the beaches of Hutchinson Island and the restaurants and shops of the Downtown Stuart Riverwalk are a short drive away.

Schools

Recent MLS listings in Lost River Plantation show the homes assigned to Crystal Lake Elementary School and Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School, part of the Martin County School District. High school assignments can change, so confirm the current zoning for a specific address with the Martin County School District.

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