Port Salerno

What is Port Salerno?

Port Salerno is a Martin County community with fishing-village roots, centered on the Manatee Pocket, where working fishing boats are still docked. It was renamed Port Salerno in 1960.

Where is Port Salerno?

Port Salerno is about five miles southeast of Stuart and about eight miles northwest of Hobe Sound, so it sits between two very different Martin County towns.

Is Port Salerno its own city?

No. Port Salerno is unincorporated, so Martin County governs it rather than a city of its own. County rules and services apply.

Do homes in Port Salerno need flood insurance?

It depends on the flood zone of the specific property, and lenders often require it in higher-risk zones. Homes near the Manatee Pocket can be very different from homes farther inland. I check the flood zone and get an insurance quote before you write an offer, so there are no surprises at closing.

How do schools work for a Port Salerno address?

Port Salerno is in the Martin County School District, one county-wide district. Which school a home is zoned for depends on the address, so I confirm the assignment with the district before you make an offer.

What should I know about the homestead exemption if I buy in Port Salerno?

If Port Salerno will be your permanent home, you can claim Florida’s homestead exemption, and with it the Save Our Homes cap on how fast your assessed value can rise. You need to own and live in the home by January 1 and file by March 1. I walk every buyer through this and put it in writing right after closing.