Condo in Hutchinson Island South, St. Lucie County, FL · 117 units · built 1988
The Empress
9600 S Ocean Dr, Hutchinson Island South, FL 34957
Overview
Empress is a well-maintained oceanfront condominium community known for its prime location and stunning views of the beach and ocean. Residents and visitors enjoy a relaxing environment featuring a temperature-controlled pool and direct beach access, making it a desirable retreat on the island.
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At a glance
Facts, not verdicts- Structure
- Built 1988
- Milestone
- Inspection applies
- Flood
- Being verified
- Wind
- Being verified
- Fees
- Being verified
- Reviews
- 3 themes
117 residential units on record.
Is The Empress safe? Structure & milestone status
Applicability is a factual classification — it does not indicate that any inspection is overdue or that a building has a problem.
What are the HOA fees at The Empress?
Fee information for this building is being verified from public records.
Local condo market — Hutchinson Island South, FL 34957
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What is the flood risk at The Empress?
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Permits & activity
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What residents say about living at The Empress
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Frequently asked
Is The Empress safe to live in?
Aedificio doesn't grade or judge buildings. What we can tell you is factual, and as a building of 3+ stories it falls under Florida SB 4-D milestone-inspection requirements. Applicability is a regulatory classification and does not indicate any problem. For a professional assessment, consult a licensed inspector.
What are the HOA fees at The Empress?
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Does The Empress require a milestone inspection?
Yes — as a building of three or more stories it is within the class covered by Florida SB 4-D milestone inspections. This is a factual classification about the building class; Aedificio does not publish whether an inspection is complete or overdue.
Can you get a mortgage on a condo here?
Condo mortgage eligibility depends on the project's "warrantability" (Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac criteria: owner-occupancy, reserves, litigation, insurance). Aedificio surfaces the public inputs; your lender makes the warrantability determination.
Is The Empress in a flood zone?
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