Emerald Lakes vs Jensen Beach Country Club
Two Martin communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-08.
| Metric | Emerald Lakes | Jensen Beach Country Club |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $277K | $471K |
| Price per sq ft | $202 | $261 |
| Avg days on market | 50 days | 67 days |
| Months of supply | 4.0 mo | 5.0 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 12 | 12 |
The verdict
Jensen Beach Country Club carries the higher median price — about 70% above Emerald Lakes. Homes in Emerald Lakes sell faster (50 days on market vs 67). Emerald Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (4.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
Emerald Lakes and Jensen Beach Country Club are about 9 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Martin County.
| Emerald Lakes | Jensen Beach Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Martin County, FL | Martin County, FL |
| City / area | Stuart | Jensen Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 12 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 15 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Emerald Lakes | Jensen Beach Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 5 |
| Under contract | 4 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $279K to $459K | $410K to $775K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Emerald Lakes homes for sale · Jensen Beach Country Club homes for sale.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Emerald Lakes | Jensen Beach Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Seawind | Jensen Beach |
| Middle | Murray | Stuart |
| High school | South Fork | Jensen Beach |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Emerald Lakes is the lower entry point (median $277K vs $471K). Sellers get a faster sale in Emerald Lakes (50 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Jensen Beach Country Club more expensive than Emerald Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Jensen Beach Country Club is $471,000 versus $277,000 in Emerald Lakes, about 70% higher.
How far apart are Emerald Lakes and Jensen Beach Country Club?
About 9 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Martin County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
What high schools serve Emerald Lakes and Jensen Beach Country Club?
Listings in Emerald Lakes most often report South Fork; listings in Jensen Beach Country Club report Jensen Beach. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Emerald Lakes homes, photos & schools · Jensen Beach Country Club homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.