MLS data updated Jul 16, 2026
The Grove at Stuart Crossing
New Meritage single-family homes in master-planned Stuart Crossing, Bartow
Bartow, FL
The Grove at Stuart Crossing is a newer single-family, new-construction community by Meritage Homes within Bartow's master-planned Stuart Crossing development in Polk County, offering resort-style pool, clubhouse, and pickleball amenities with easy highway access to Lakeland, Tampa, and Orlando.
Median sold: $316K · Median days on market: 44 · Sold-to-list: 98.1% · Source: Stellar MLS
About 0.1 months of inventory — homes are selling faster than new ones come on the market, so sellers hold the leverage (under 4 months = seller's market).
Aggregate statistics from recent Stellar MLS closed sales and live MLS inventory. A market read, not an appraisal of any home or a listing of individual sales.
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Ryan's Take on The Grove at Stuart Crossing
The Grove at Stuart Crossing draws buyers who want the quality and energy efficiency of a Meritage-built home without the premium attached to closer-in markets like Lakeland or the Tampa suburbs. As a broker covering Central Florida, I see this community consistently attract young families and first-time buyers who are keeping one eye on the I-4 corridor and the other on a monthly payment that actually works.
The employment anchor here is dual: Polk County's government core — courts, administration, healthcare — sits right in Bartow, while BayCare Bartow Hospital anchors the Stuart Crossing master plan itself. That puts healthcare workers, county employees, and state-agency staff within a short drive of home. For buyers commuting west toward Tampa or east toward Orlando, US 98 and quick I-4 access make those commutes manageable from a Bartow zip code.
What makes the housing stock distinctive is the sheer newness of everything. Meritage is actively building here, which means buyers get modern open floor plans, spray-foam insulation, and builder warranties — not the deferred maintenance conversation you have with resale. The master plan's commitment to 200-plus acres of green space, trails, and a resort-style amenity center gives the community a lifestyle feel that punches above its price tier.
Buyers cross-shopping this community typically look at Auburndale or Haines City for comparable new construction, or consider older resale inventory in Lakeland's south side — but few of those alternatives offer the same combination of master-planned infrastructure and a builder still actively delivering homes.
— Ryan Solberg, Broker/Owner, MaxLife Realty
Under Contract
9 homes pending in The Grove at Stuart Crossing · Avg. $370K
The Grove at Stuart Crossing · 3rd Quarter 2026
500 sales · Stellar MLS · last 12 mo
$316K
Median Sale Price
44 days
Median Days on Market
98.1%
Sold-to-List
$174
Median $/sqft
Recent Sales Map
29 recent individual sales in and around The Grove at Stuart Crossing · FL public records · no addresses published
Approximate sale locations — dots are offset ±1 home for privacy
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Listed | Sold ▼ | List Price | Sold Price | $/Sq Ft | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | 3,885 | — | 9/1/25 | — | $608,000 | $156 | — |
| — | — | 3,197 | — | 9/1/25 | — | $469,500 | $147 | — |
| — | — | 1,556 | — | 9/1/25 | — | $425,000 | $273 | — |
| — | — | 1,595 | — | 9/1/25 | — | $390,000 | $245 | — |
| — | — | 2,963 | — | 9/1/25 | — | $370,000 | $125 | — |
| — | — | 1,914 | — | 9/1/25 | — | $291,500 | $152 | — |
| — | — | 1,772 | — | 9/1/25 | — | $240,000 | $135 | — |
| — | — | 1,425 | — | 9/1/25 | — | $235,000 | $165 | — |
| — | — | 1,861 | — | 9/1/25 | — | $225,000 | $121 | — |
| — | — | 1,546 | — | 9/1/25 | — | $210,000 | $136 | — |
| — | — | 2,986 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $450,000 | $151 | — |
| — | — | 2,395 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $414,000 | $173 | — |
| — | — | 3,020 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $375,000 | $124 | — |
| — | — | 3,011 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $362,000 | $120 | — |
| — | — | 2,965 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $350,000 | $118 | — |
| — | — | 1,675 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $339,000 | $202 | — |
| — | — | 2,337 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $321,200 | $137 | — |
| — | — | 2,099 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $303,000 | $144 | — |
| — | — | 1,986 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $300,000 | $151 | — |
| — | — | 1,437 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $295,000 | $205 | — |
| — | — | 1,937 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $290,000 | $150 | — |
| — | — | 2,376 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $275,000 | $116 | — |
| — | — | 2,124 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $265,000 | $125 | — |
| — | — | 1,456 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $259,900 | $179 | — |
| — | — | 2,285 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $254,000 | $111 | — |
| — | — | 1,479 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $245,000 | $166 | — |
| — | — | 2,645 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $242,000 | $91 | — |
| — | — | 1,660 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $240,000 | $145 | — |
| — | — | 1,585 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $215,000 | $136 | — |
Currently For Sale
5 active listings in The Grove at Stuart Crossing
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$157/sqft
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$171/sqft
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| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | List Price | $/Sq Ft | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 2,193 | $350,790 | $160 | 240 |
| 4 | 3 | 2,503 | $381,070 | $152 | 10 |
| 4 | 3 | 2,193 | $344,850 | $157 | 66 |
| 4 | 3 | 2,193 | $359,790 | $164 | 45 |
| 4 | 3 | 2,486 | $424,390 | $171 | 164 |
The Grove at Stuart Crossing Market — Common Questions
Is The Grove at Stuart Crossing a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?+
The Grove at Stuart Crossing is currently a seller's market with about 0.1 months of inventory. About 0.1 months of inventory — homes are selling faster than new ones come on the market, so sellers hold the leverage (under 4 months = seller's market).
What is the median home sale price in The Grove at Stuart Crossing?+
Based on Florida Department of Revenue public records over the last 6 months, the median sale price in The Grove at Stuart Crossing is approximately $316K.
How many homes are for sale in The Grove at Stuart Crossing?+
There are currently 5 active listings in The Grove at Stuart Crossing, with homes selling at roughly 41.7 per month. That works out to about 0.1 months of inventory.
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Report generated July 19, 2026 at 8:15 AM ET· Powered by Stellar MLS
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