26°55′N — 80°10′W
Golf-Primary · Invitation Only · Est. 1999 · Jack Nicklaus
The Bear's Club
Guard-Gated · Nicklaus Signature Golf · Jupiter, Palm Beach County, Florida
Total Residences
~99
ENTRY PRICE
$7.4M+
Annual Liquidity
~10
Security
24/7 Guard
A · The Identifier
The Definitive Golf-First
Residential Enclave.
Founded in 1999 by Jack and Barbara Nicklaus, The Bear's Club is the definitive golf-first residential community in Palm Beach County. Set across approximately 401 acres in Jupiter, the enclave is built around a Jack Nicklaus Signature 18-hole championship course, 7,164 yards, par 72, slope 146 and a 40,000-square-foot Tuscan-style clubhouse. The community operates as a private, non-equity, invitation-only club, governed by a group of Founding Partners.
The residential fabric is intentionally low density: 55 estate homes on minimum one-acre lots, 17 golf villas, 14 club cottages, and 13 vintage estate homes, a total residential footprint designed to be impossible to replicate at this scale in Palm Beach County's northern corridor. Notable residents have included Michael Jordan and Ernie Els. The Bear's Club was named to Travel & Leisure Golf's 'America's Top 100 Golf Communities' and is consistently recognized as one of the world's most elite private clubs.
B · Technical Data Sheet
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Access Type |
Terrestrial, single manned guard-gated entry; invitation-only membership approval process |
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Security |
24/7 manned guard gate; HOA architectural review board; buyer approval process through club |
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Total Acreage |
~401 acres |
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Estate Homes |
55 estate residences (min. 1-acre lots) + 17 Golf Villas + 14 Club Cottages + 13 Vintage Estates |
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Lot Sizes |
Typically 0.5 – 2+ acres (estate parcels); custom build standard |
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Living Area Range |
~2,800 – 12,000+ sq. ft. |
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Entry Price |
$7.4M – $42M+ (2025–2026 active market) |
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Avg. Sale Price |
~$13.6M–$16.9M (last 12 months, June 2025) |
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Avg. Price / Sq. Ft. |
~$1,247 – $1,992 (MLS verified, 2025) |
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Annual Liquidity |
~10 transactions/year (MLS, last 12 months) |
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Club Membership |
Non-equity, invitation-only; initiation fee reported $350K–$500K; annual dues ~$20K–$30K |
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HOA |
Mandatory. The Bear's Club Property Owners' Association; monthly assessments in low thousands |
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Golf Course |
Jack Nicklaus Signature, 18-hole + Par-3 short course; 7,164 yards; par 72; slope 146 |
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Clubhouse |
40,000 sq. ft. Tuscan-style; fine dining, casual grille, spa, fitness, 4 member suites |
C · Nautical Specifications & Air Connectivity
Golf–Primary Community.
Robust Nautical Corridor Nearby.
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Jupiter Inlet / ICW Access
~5–10 min
Drive to Jupiter Inlet and Intracoastal Waterway. Direct access to Atlantic Ocean approximately 2 miles away; Jupiter Beach ~10 min drive.
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Admirals Cove Marina
~10 min
Private deep-water marina with full-service yacht facilities — the primary dockage option for Bear's Club residents. Harbourside Place Marina also ~10 min with waterfront dining and marina slips.
The Bear's Club is a golf-primary community. It does not include an on-site marina or direct waterfront access. However, the Jupiter corridor provides robust nautical infrastructure within a short drive, and the community's proximity to Palm Beach County's aviation network is a primary logistical advantage for the UHNWI buyer.
| Palm Beach International AirportPBI · Primary Commercial Hub | ~25–30 min | 18–22 miles via I-95. Nonstop service to major domestic and international destinations. Preferred for commercial arrivals. |
| North Palm Beach County GA AirportF45 · Closest GA Field | ~15 min | Closest general aviation field. Limited FBO services; suitable for smaller private aircraft and day-trip operations. |
| Witham Field / Stuart ExecutiveSUA · General Aviation | ~22 mi north | Quieter traffic; suitable for smaller charter aircraft. Alternative for northbound routing with lower congestion. |
| Fort Lauderdale ExecutiveFXE · Large-Cabin Private Aviation | ~55–60 min | Full-service FBO; preferred hub for large-cabin private aviation in South Florida. Handles ultra-long-range aircraft for international routing. |
The School Factor
Elite Education Proximity – Palm Beach County's Top-Ranked Private Institutions.
Palm Beach County's northern corridor is home to several of Florida's most academically rigorous independent schools. The Bear's Club sits within straightforward driving distance of the county's top-ranked private institutions.
| The Benjamin School | ~10–15 min | PK3–12 | Independent, non-sectarian | Motto: 'Second to None' | 8:1 student-teacher ratio | 1,284 students across 2 campuses: Lower/Middle in North Palm Beach (PK3–8); Upper in Palm Beach Gardens (9–12) | 100% college acceptance | Tuition: $26,740–$38,595 |
| The Weiss School | ~15 min | PK3–8 | Palm Beach Gardens | Gifted and high-ability learners; differentiated curriculum | Small class sizes | Frequently cited as Palm Beach County's top early education option for UHNWI families |
| Oxbridge Academy | ~25 min | Grades 6–12 | West Palm Beach | Project-based; IB-affiliated curriculum | Named among top 50 high schools nationally | 100% college matriculation; strong Harvard, Yale placements |
| Cardinal Newman High School | ~25 min | Grades 9–12 | West Palm Beach | Catholic, co-educational | Top-ranked Catholic high school in PBC | Strong AP program; athletics pipeline |
Data sourced from The Bear's Club Property Owners' Association, Brown Harris Stevens Palm Beach, ONE Sotheby's International Realty, MLS (Palm Beach County), Zillow, Redfin, Travel & Leisure Golf, Palm Beach Post, and verified FBO distance guides. All pricing reflects active market conditions as of 2025–2026 and is subject to change. For off-market inquiries and membership guidance, direct engagement with a qualified Palm Beach County luxury advisor is recommended.
Lifestyle & Strategic Distances
The Influence Radius
The Bear's Club operates as a self-contained private estate community while offering structured proximity to Palm Beach County's commercial, cultural, and medical infrastructure, and the gravitational pull of Palm Beach island.
Shopping & Dining
| PGA Boulevard Corridor (Palm Beach Gardens) | ~10 min |
| Harbourside Place, Jupiter | ~10 min |
| The Gardens Mall | ~15 min |
| Worth Avenue, Palm Beach | ~30 min |
| Downtown West Palm Beach / Clematis St. | ~27 min |
| Jupiter Beach | ~10 min |
Health & Concierge Medicine
| Jupiter Medical Center | ~10 min |
| Palm Beach Health Network | ~25–30 min |
| Cleveland Clinic Florida (Weston) | ~55 min |
Golf & Clubs
| The Bear's Club (on-site) | On-site |
| Admirals Cove Golf & Marina | ~10 min |
| Old Palm Golf Club (Palm Beach Gardens) | ~15 min |
| Maltz Jupiter Theatre | ~10 min |
| PGA National Resort & Spa | ~15 min |
F · Comparative Summary
Asset Overview
| Privacy Level | Extreme. Invitation-only; non-equity club membership; buyer HOA approval process; manned 24/7 gate |
| Architectural Vibe | Mediterranean / Tuscan (dominant). Custom estates; some modern/contemporary builds |
| Nautical Restriction | N/A. No on-site marina; deep-water access via Admirals Cove or Jupiter Inlet (~10 min) |
| Golf Course | Jack Nicklaus Signature, 18-hole + Par-3 short course | 7,164 yds | Par 72 | Slope 146 |
| Clubhouse | 40,000 sq. ft. Tuscan | Fine dining | Spa | Fitness | 4 member guest suites |
| Club Membership | Non-equity, invitation-only | Initiation: ~$350K–$500K | Annual dues: ~$20K–$30K |
| HOA | Mandatory. The Bear's Club Property Owners' Association | Monthly assessments: low thousands |
| Entry Price | $7.4M – $42M+ (2025–2026 active market); avg. sale ~$13.6M–$16.9M |
| School Access | The Benjamin School ~10–15 min | Weiss School ~15 min | Oxbridge ~25 min |
| Air Access (FBO) | PBI ~25–30 min | Witham Field (SUA) ~30 min | FXE ~55–60 min |
| Tax Jurisdiction | Palm Beach County, Florida. No state income tax (Tax Migration advantage) |
| Key Differentiator | Nicklaus Signature golf + ultra-low density (55 estates on 401 acres) + Palm Beach County's UHNWI social network |
Data Sources: MLS verified data (2025), The Bear's Club Property Owners' Association, Travel & Leisure Golf, Palm Beach County public records, and verified FBO distance guides. All pricing reflects active market conditions as of 2025–2026 and is subject to change. For off-market inquiries and membership guidance, direct engagement with a qualified South Florida luxury advisor is recommended.