The Bear's Club in Jupiter

The Bear's Club

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

Jupiter's ultra-exclusive Jack Nicklaus club, invitation-only estates on a Signature course.

Invitation-only clubJack Nicklaus Signature golfEstate residences
Live Market Pulse
32/100
Momentum
Buyer's Market
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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Built fromLive BeachesMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$14.00M
Median Price
20mo
Supply
353days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$1709/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"The Bear's Club is among the most exclusive golf communities in the country, founded by Jack Nicklaus as a non-equity, invitation-only club on 401 acres in Jupiter, with a small number of estate residences around an 18-hole Nicklaus Signature course and a 40,000 square-foot clubhouse. The read is trophy-tier scarcity: roughly 55 estates on one-acre lots plus a handful of golf villas, cottages, and vintage estates, drawing a high-profile resident base, with values from a few million into the tens of millions. The buy turns on the residence and lot, an honest read of a custom estate, and confirming the invitation-only membership and club costs."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

The Bear's Club market snapshot (as of June 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $14.0M ($1709 per sq ft), with homes averaging 353 days on market and 20.0 months of supply, a buyer's market. Based on 3 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

The Bear's Club is an ultra-exclusive, non-equity, invitation-only golf and residential community on 401 acres in Jupiter (ZIP 33477), Palm Beach County, founded by Jack Nicklaus (The Bear's Club profiles).

It centers on an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course threading through pine and palmetto, with a 40,000 square-foot clubhouse, and a small, curated residential base.

The residences are reported as roughly 55 estate homes on one-acre lots, 17 golf villas, 14 club cottages, and 13 vintage estate homes, with values reported from under a few million for cottages up past $20 million for the largest estates. It has drawn a high-profile resident base.

Because this is an invitation-only club, the membership process and costs are central and distinct from a typical community; confirm them directly. Value turns on the specific residence and lot, an honest read of a custom estate's condition, and the club and membership picture, far more than any list figure.

Best for

  • Buyers seeking a trophy-tier, invitation-only Jack Nicklaus golf community
  • Buyers who want a custom estate on a private Signature course with extensive amenities
  • Buyers prepared for an invitation-only membership process and its costs

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want an open or quickly accessible community
  • Buyers seeking an attainable price point or a low carrying cost
  • Buyers who do not want a club membership process

How The Bear's Club is performing right now

32/100
momentum
Buyer's Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
20Months of supplytight
193Median days on marketdays
1 : 5Under contract vs for salestrong demand
3Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+45%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from BeachesMLS, as of June 13, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current The Bear's Club listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in The Bear's Club buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in The Bear's Club

Live MLS inventory for The Bear's Club. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending The Bear's Club listings as of 2026-06-13, priced high to low. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from BeachesMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Florida's Turnpike / I-95 (Donald Ross / Indiantown)~5 to 10 min · approximate
The Gardens Mall / PGA corridor~10 to 15 min · shopping and dining
Jupiter and Juno beaches~15 to 20 min · east to the coast
Worth Avenue (Palm Beach)~25 to 35 min · south
Jupiter Medical Center~10 to 15 min · nearby hospital
Palm Beach International (PBI)~30 to 40 min · south

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
The Bear's Club (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Palm Beach County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

The Bear's Club is served by Palm Beach County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any The Bear's Club address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at The Bear's Club, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in The Bear's Club

Our read on what is being built around The Bear's Club, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is extreme scarcity: a small, invitation-only Nicklaus community where a handful of residences trade and the club process gates the buyer pool. The watch items are the membership process and costs, the residence and lot, and a custom estate's condition.

Invitation-only, non-equity Jack Nicklaus club

BullishExtreme exclusivity and a small residence count create durable scarcity, but the invitation-only process gates access; confirm the membership path and costs. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Invitation-only, non-equity Jack Nicklaus club

Curated mix of estates, villas, and cottages

NeutralA small, varied residence base means each sale is unique and values span a wide range; read the specific residence. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Curated mix of estates, villas, and cottages

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting The Bear's Club, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. Founded by Jack Nicklaus
    Club

    Ultra-exclusive Nicklaus golf community on 401 acres

    The Bear's Club is a non-equity, invitation-only Jupiter community founded by Jack Nicklaus on 401 acres, with an 18-hole Nicklaus Signature course, a 40,000 square-foot clubhouse, and roughly 55 estate residences plus golf villas, cottages, and vintage estates (community profiles). Treat figures as reported and confirm. Why it matters: Scarcity and the invitation-only process are the defining facts; confirm the membership path and read the residence. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in The Bear's Club, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the membership process and costs directly, since The Bear's Club is invitation-only and non-equity, and the membership path is central to a purchase.

2

Read the specific residence and lot, since estates, golf villas, club cottages, and vintage estates are very different.

3

Read a custom estate's condition honestly, the roof, systems, and finish, since these are bespoke homes.

4

Confirm the full carrying cost, the club dues and any minimums alongside the home.

5

Comp within The Bear's Club, since this is a unique, thin market that does not compare to open communities.

Best Buy
The residence and lot that fit your needs within the club, matched to the membership path and an honest condition read.
Biggest Risk
Underestimating the invitation-only process or the carrying cost, or misreading a bespoke estate.
Best Lot
Estate lots on the course and the largest parcels command the highest premiums in a thin market.
Smart Timing
Confirm the membership path and the full carrying cost before you write.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

The Bear's Club is an ultra-exclusive, non-equity, invitation-only golf and residential community on 401 acres in Jupiter (33477), founded by Jack Nicklaus, with an 18-hole Nicklaus Signature course and a 40,000 square-foot clubhouse. The residences are reported as roughly 55 estate homes on one-acre lots, 17 golf villas, 14 club cottages, and 13 vintage estate homes, with a high-profile resident base. The membership process and costs are central and distinct; confirm directly. It is zoned to Palm Beach County public schools by address; verify with the district.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: club cottages and golf villas
$12.65M to $14.00M

The most attainable residences are the club cottages and golf villas. Even here, the invitation-only membership process and costs are central; confirm them first.

Lowest entry
Mid: vintage and smaller estate homes
$14.00M to $41.00M

The middle is vintage estate homes and smaller estates. The residence, lot, and condition separate these in a thin market.

Most inventory
High: large custom estates on one-acre lots
$41.00M to $41.00M

The top end is large custom estates on one-acre lots, which can reach into the tens of millions. These trade on the lot, the course frontage, and bespoke finish.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$12.65M to $14.00M
Entry: club cottages and golf villas
The most attainable residences are the club cottages and golf villas. Even here, the invitation-only membership process and costs are central; confirm them first.
$14.00M to $41.00M
Mid: vintage and smaller estate homes
The middle is vintage estate homes and smaller estates. The residence, lot, and condition separate these in a thin market.
$41.00M to $41.00M
High: large custom estates on one-acre lots
The top end is large custom estates on one-acre lots, which can reach into the tens of millions. These trade on the lot, the course frontage, and bespoke finish.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Intracoastal West locationStrong
Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in The Bear's Club

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The Nicklaus name, the invitation-only club, and the scarcity are priced into every Bear's Club listing. The deal is won on the residence, the lot, and the membership path, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.8A · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.8/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency8.6/10
Long-Term Defensibility9.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage5.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on The Bear's Club is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live BeachesMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live BeachesMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
GolfLake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from BeachesMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Estate lots on the course and the largest parcels command the top premiums.
  • A thin market means each residence is unique.
  • The membership path matters as much as the lot here.

In a tiny, invitation-only community like The Bear's Club, each residence is unique and the lot, course frontage, and condition set value in a thin market. Estate lots on the Nicklaus course and the largest one-acre parcels command the highest premiums. Compare a residence only within the club, and confirm the membership path before the finishes.

The Bear's Club in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers seeking a trophy-tier, invitation-only Jack Nicklaus golf community in Jupiter.
Strong onExtreme scarcity, a Nicklaus Signature course, a 40,000 square-foot clubhouse, and a curated, high-profile community.
WatchThe invitation-only membership process and costs, the residence and lot, and a custom estate's condition.
Not forBuyers who want an open community, an attainable price, a low carrying cost, or no membership process.
The edgeA thin, unique market rewards a prepared, well-represented buyer who understands the membership path.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • The club is non-equity and invitation-only; the process gates access.
  • Confirm the full membership and carrying-cost picture directly.
  • A small residence count makes each sale unique.
  • Estate lots on the course command the highest premiums.
  • Comp within the club, not against open communities.

The Bear's Club is a non-equity, invitation-only club, so the cost structure is distinct: a community or property-owners assessment plus club membership and dues, with an invitation-only membership process. Treat any figure as reported and confirm the full membership and carrying-cost picture directly before you offer.

Community assessments generally cover the gated, secured grounds and common areas; the club membership covers the golf course, the clubhouse, and amenities. Confirm exactly what each covers.

An 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature course, a 40,000 square-foot clubhouse, and extensive amenities, operated as a non-equity, invitation-only club. Confirm the membership process, initiation, dues, and any minimums directly.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In The Bear's Club, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping The Bear's Club, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your The Bear's Club home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in The Bear's Club matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in The Bear's Club year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

The Bear's Club Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

The Bear's Club is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,099,999, and homes go under contract in about 68 days.

2.2
Months supply
$1,099,999
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$321
Per sqft
68
Days on mkt
7/6/39
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Zoom out for the wider market: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard.

Live data: BeachesMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bear's Club?
An ultra-exclusive, non-equity, invitation-only golf and residential community on 401 acres in Jupiter, founded by Jack Nicklaus, with an 18-hole Nicklaus Signature course and a 40,000 square-foot clubhouse.
How exclusive is The Bear's Club?
Very. It is invitation-only with a small residence count (roughly 55 estates plus golf villas, cottages, and vintage estates) and has drawn a high-profile resident base. The membership process gates access.
Is membership required at The Bear's Club?
The club is non-equity and invitation-only, so membership and its process are central to owning here. Confirm the membership path, initiation, dues, and any minimums directly with the club.
What kinds of homes are in The Bear's Club?
Roughly 55 estate homes on one-acre lots, plus 17 golf villas, 14 club cottages, and 13 vintage estate homes, with values reported from a few million into the tens of millions.
Who designed the golf course?
Jack Nicklaus; it is an 18-hole Nicklaus Signature course on 401 acres of pine and palmetto.
What are the costs at The Bear's Club?
A community assessment plus club membership and dues, with figures that are distinct to an invitation-only club. Treat any figure as reported and confirm the full picture directly.
Where is The Bear's Club located?
In Jupiter (33477), in the heart of the Northern Palm Beaches, minutes from the PGA corridor and The Gardens Mall, with Worth Avenue a short drive south.
What schools serve The Bear's Club?
It is zoned to Palm Beach County public schools by home address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Is The Bear's Club a good investment?
Extreme scarcity and the Nicklaus name support durable value, but it is a thin, unique market gated by an invitation-only process. Run the full membership and carrying cost and read the specific residence before deciding.
How many homes are in The Bear's Club?
A small, curated number, reported as roughly 55 estates plus 17 golf villas, 14 club cottages, and 13 vintage estate homes.
What should I check before buying in The Bear's Club?
The invitation-only membership process and costs, the residence and lot, a custom estate's condition, and the full carrying cost, then comp within the club.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in The Bear's Club?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. In an invitation-only club where the membership path and a bespoke estate drive the decision, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You are seeking a trophy-tier, invitation-only Jack Nicklaus golf communityExcellent fit
You want a custom estate on a private Signature course with extensive amenitiesExcellent fit
You are prepared for an invitation-only membership process and its costsExcellent fit
You want an open or quickly accessible communityProbably not
You are seeking an attainable price or a low carrying costProbably not
You do not want a club membership processProbably not

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The Bear's Club median home price history from 2012 to 2026, chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in The Bear's Club, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
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