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Invitation-Only Golf Community, Jupiter
Jack Nicklaus' personal design on 488 acres in Jupiter. Approximately 68 estate lots, a 40,000-square-foot Tuscan-style clubhouse, and an invitation-only membership limited to property owners.
Jupiter, 33477
Jupiter, 33477
Jupiter, 33477
Jupiter, 33477
Jupiter, 33477
Jupiter, 33477
Jupiter, 33477
Jupiter, 33477
Jupiter, 33477
Jupiter, 33477
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The Bears Club is an invitation-only golf community in Jupiter, established in 1999 as a collaboration between Jack Nicklaus and a small group of founding members. Approximately 68 estate lots sit on 488 gated acres, one of the highest land-to-home ratios of any private golf community in Palm Beach County. A handful of lots remain undeveloped, offering the rare possibility of new construction within an established community.
The community contains two distinct product types. Estate homes on 100 and 200-series addresses are custom single-family residences on lots ranging from 0.81 to 2.40 acres, with living areas from roughly 5,600 to over 16,000 square feet and HOA fees of $1,583 to $2,005 per month. Cluster homes on 400-series addresses are attached or semi-attached units in the 3,200 to 4,800 square-foot range, with HOA fees of $2,388 to $3,666 per month reflecting shared amenity costs. Both carry full membership privileges, but the two tiers are not directly comparable on a price-per-square-foot basis. All fee figures as of early 2026.
Membership requires property ownership and existing-member sponsorship. There is no published initiation fee and no waitlist. That structure keeps the roster small enough that members know each other by name, and it keeps the golf course virtually empty on any given morning.
The Nicklaus Legacy
Jack Nicklaus designed the course and co-developed the community. His involvement set the tone for a membership that skews toward serious golfers and principals who prioritize privacy over social programming. Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan are among the residents whose presence is publicly known.
Community Character
Bears Club operates more like a private sporting estate than a country club. There is no swim team, no large-scale social calendar, no marketing committee. The amenities exist to serve the members who are there, not to attract new ones. Nothing requires a reservation.
Jack Nicklaus Signature Design
Nicklaus designed this course for golfers who play five days a week, not resort guests playing once. The routing moves through mature native landscaping with minimal housing intrusion, and the layout emphasizes shot selection over distance.
Each hole offers multiple angles from the tee. Wide fairways narrow at strategic points, and the green complexes reward precise approach play. With the membership this small, a foursome can play 18 in under four hours most mornings without seeing another group.
Strategic Routing
Walk-On Availability
Tour-Level Conditioning
Bears Club Homes for Sale
Post-2022 Repricing
The Bears Club recorded 13 sales between January 2023 and February 2026, totaling $207 million at an average of $1,517 per square foot. That post-2022 average is 140% above the community's pre-COVID figure of $633/SF. The representative estate home transaction in the current market falls in the $13 to $17 million range, at $1,200 to $1,900 per square foot, on 9,000 to 10,000 square feet of living area.
The community's all-time record, $48 million at 152 Bears Club Drive, closed in February 2025 at $2,938/SF on a 2021-built, 16,337 SF estate. Turnover remains low, with one to three homes listed at any given time and a significant share of activity occurring off-market. Buyers comparing Bears Club to other Jupiter golf communities should note that Old Palm and Loxahatchee Club operate at materially lower price points with different membership structures. Browse all $5M+ properties in Palm Beach County.
Buyer Intelligence
HOA cost differential between product types. The monthly carrying cost gap between estate homes ($1,583 to $2,005) and cluster homes ($2,388 to $3,666) is significant and often surprises buyers. The higher cluster HOA reflects shared maintenance, landscaping, and structural costs on a smaller-format attached product. Request the most recent fee schedule and any pending special assessments before making an offer on either product type. All figures as of early 2026.
Architectural review and new construction. A handful of undeveloped lots remain at The Bears Club. Any new construction or significant renovation is subject to the community’s architectural review process, which governs design standards, materials, setbacks, and construction timelines. Buyers interested in building should request the current design guidelines and review board approval timeline before closing on a lot.
Insurance considerations. The Bears Club is an inland community with no direct coastal exposure, which generally results in lower windstorm insurance premiums than oceanfront or Intracoastal properties. However, homes range from 2001 to 2025 construction. Roof age, building code vintage, and compliance with current Florida Building Code wind mitigation standards all affect insurability and premium levels. Buyers of older homes should obtain a wind mitigation inspection and four-point inspection before closing.
Resale dynamics and pricing discipline. The community has averaged roughly four transactions per year over the past decade and went the entire 2022 calendar year with zero sales. The post-2022 repricing (from $633/SF pre-COVID to $1,517/SF) has been among the strongest in Palm Beach County, but the unsold listing record is equally instructive: 57 listing records with zero closings and over 12,000 cumulative days on market illustrate the cost of overpricing in a thin market. See our complete sales history and unsold listings analysis for the full data.
Tax context. For buyers establishing Florida as their primary domicile, the homestead exemption and Save Our Homes cap create significant long-term tax advantages. On a $15 million asset appreciating at even modest rates, the Save Our Homes cap (which limits assessed value increases to 3% annually regardless of market movement) produces a growing gap between assessed and market value over time. Non-homesteaded properties are reassessed at full market value annually, a meaningful carrying cost difference for seasonal residents. Coordinate with tax counsel before closing.
Invitation Only
Membership at The Bears Club is by invitation only, with no published initiation fee and no waitlist. The process from initial introduction to closing typically takes several months, and buyers should begin the relationship-building process well before identifying a specific property. The process has four stages:
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An existing member sponsors your candidacy. There is no public application form. If you do not have an existing connection, an advisor with relationships inside the community can facilitate an introduction.
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The membership committee evaluates all candidates before any property transaction. If a buyer is not approved, the transaction does not proceed.
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Approved candidates may purchase an available estate or undeveloped lot. Ownership is required for membership.
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Closing activates all club privileges.
Beyond the Course
Tuscan-style architecture with a formal dining room, casual grille, card rooms, private meeting spaces, and a pro shop. Seasonal menus in both dining venues; the kitchen routinely accommodates dietary requirements and private dining requests.
Full-length driving range, dedicated short-game area with practice bunkers, and a putting green maintained to match course conditions. Private instruction available.
Full fitness center with personal training, a separate yoga and stretching studio, and a heated pool with private cabana seating.
Single-entry gate with 24-hour staffed guardhouse, vehicle registration, and perimeter monitoring. All visitors cleared by name before entry.
Jupiter, Florida
The Bears Club sits on Central Boulevard in Jupiter, within the quiet residential corridor that has drawn more PGA Tour professionals than any other city in the country.
Carlin Park and Jupiter's public beaches are about ten minutes east of the gate. Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is 20 to 25 minutes south, with private FBO access through Signature and Atlantic Aviation. Worth Avenue and the cultural institutions of Palm Beach are half an hour south.
How It Compares
Common Questions
The Bears Club has two product types at different price tiers. In the post-2022 market, estate homes (100/200-series addresses) have traded between $7.5 million and $48 million, with the representative transaction falling in the $13 to $17 million range at $1,200 to $1,900 per square foot. Cluster homes (400-series addresses) are a smaller-format attached product, with the most recent comparable at $5.6 million. See the About section above for full specifications on each product type. All figures as of early 2026.
The community’s average price per square foot has risen from $633 before COVID to $1,517 in the post-2022 era, a 140% increase. Two repeat sales illustrate the trend: 103 Bears Club Drive sold for $8.3 million in 2017 and resold for $17 million in 2024. 162 Bears Club Drive sold for $7.8 million in 2020 and has since traded twice, most recently at $15.3 million in late 2024. The unsold listing record is equally instructive: overpriced listings accumulated over 12,000 days on market without closing. See our complete sales history and unsold listings analysis for the full data.
The comparison table above covers the structural differences. The qualitative differences matter just as much. Bears Club is the smallest and most golf-focused of the three, with minimal social programming, a post-2022 average of $1,517/SF, and a membership that skews toward principals who want privacy and a serious course. Old Palm is larger, includes membership with purchase (no separate approval process), averages $1,165/SF post-2022, and has a more active social calendar. Loxahatchee Club sits between the two in scale and culture, with a Nicklaus course, a six-figure initiation process, and a post-2022 average of $819/SF. The right choice depends on how you use a club: daily golf with limited programming, or a fuller country club experience. All $/SF figures as of early 2026.
Membership is by invitation only with no publicly disclosed initiation fee. Real estate ownership is required. There is no separate membership application, no waitlist, and no published fee schedule. Monthly HOA fees are detailed in the About section above and range from $1,583 to $3,666 depending on product type. All figures as of early 2026.
The community recorded 40 total sales over the past decade, averaging roughly four per year, and went the entire 2022 calendar year with zero transactions. Most activity occurs through private negotiations before reaching MLS. For the complete transaction record, see our Bears Club sales history analysis.
No. Bears Club Villas (also referenced as Bears Club Golf Villas Condominium) is a separate community with its own HOA structure, pricing tier, and condominium association. It shares the general geographic area and the Bears Club name, but is operationally and legally distinct. Our market data and pricing analysis cover Bears Club main estate and cluster homes only. The two should not be conflated when evaluating transactions or comparables.
No. The Bears Club and Trump National Jupiter / Ritz-Carlton Golf Club are separate communities with different ownership structures, membership models, pricing tiers, and HOA arrangements. They share a general geographic area in Jupiter but are distinct in every operational respect.
The Buyer Intelligence section above covers insurance and tax considerations in detail. The key figures: The Bears Club’s inland position generally yields lower windstorm premiums than coastal properties, but construction vintage (2001 to 2025) affects insurability. On the tax side, the community’s record sale at 152 Bears Club Drive carried an annual property tax of $477,191 in 2024. For buyers establishing Florida domicile, the homestead exemption and Save Our Homes cap produce compounding savings on assets at this level. Non-homesteaded properties face full annual reassessment. Coordinate with both insurance and tax counsel before closing.
Annual carrying costs vary by product type and assessed value. For a representative $15 million estate home: HOA fees run $1,583 to $2,005 per month ($19,000 to $24,000 annually), property taxes for a non-homesteaded property are assessed at full market value (the 2024 tax on the $48M record sale was $477,191, providing a reference point for the mill rate), and windstorm/flood insurance on an inland property of this construction quality typically runs lower than coastal equivalents but varies with roof age and building code vintage. Homesteaded buyers benefit from the Save Our Homes cap, which limits annual assessment increases to 3% regardless of market appreciation. For cluster homes, the monthly HOA is higher ($2,388 to $3,666) reflecting shared structural maintenance. Request the full fee schedule, most recent tax bill, and current insurance summary for any specific property before making an offer. All figures as of early 2026.
Yes. A handful of undeveloped lots remain within the community. Any new construction is subject to the Bears Club architectural review process, which governs design standards, materials, setbacks, landscaping, and construction timelines. The review board approval process adds time beyond standard municipal permitting. Buyers interested in building should request the current design guidelines and a realistic timeline from introduction through certificate of occupancy, which can extend well beyond two years when accounting for membership approval, architectural review, permitting, and construction. The lot itself may trade in the $5 to $10 million range depending on size and position, with total project costs (lot plus construction) typically reaching $20 million or more for a finished estate. These figures are approximate and depend on scope.
Rental restrictions at The Bears Club are governed by the community’s covenants and the membership committee. This is not a community designed for investor-owners or short-term rental income. Prospective buyers who intend to use the property seasonally and rent during off-months should confirm the current rental policy, minimum lease terms, and any approval requirements directly with the club before purchasing. The membership model (invitation-only, property-ownership required) inherently limits the rental pool and is structured to maintain a resident-owner community.
The Bears Club is zoned for Jupiter public schools within the School District of Palm Beach County. Private school options in the immediate area include Jupiter Christian School and The Benjamin School (K-12, roughly 15 minutes south in North Palm Beach). Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches and Palm Beach Day Academy are within 25 to 30 minutes in West Palm Beach. Several families in the community also use Ransom Everglades or Palmer Trinity in Miami-Dade County for boarding-age students. For families relocating from out of state, the school landscape is a meaningful part of the diligence process, and we can connect you with local education consultants who specialize in placement.
Inventory at The Bears Club is consistently limited. We can walk you through what ownership and membership look like and help determine whether it's the right fit.