$7,802,249Average Value$2,114Average Price per Sq Ft8Homes For Sale
Jack Nicklaus-inspired exclusive golf course community
Seventy-three PGA Tour victories. Eighteen major championships. One big love letter to South Florida in the form of a premier golf course community. Jack Nicklaus, the man behind the iconic Muirfield Village Golf Club in his home state of Ohio, wanted to replicate the experience in his adopted state. So the “Golden Bear” designed an 18-hole course that would become the centerpiece of Bear’s Club, an ultra-exclusive community nestled among 400 pristine acres in the southwest corner of Jupiter, less than 10 miles from his current home. “Jack Nicklaus has designed courses all over the world, but he only owns two – Muirfield Village and Bear’s Club,” says Vince Marotta, managing partner at Illustrated Properties and specialist in luxury real estate sales. “That’s an important distinction, because designing courses for developers is one thing, but there’s no committees here. He runs his club like a czar, and the best clubs are run that way, like Augusta National.”
Jordan, Els among big-name residents
Bear’s Club opened on the last day of 1999, and over the past 25 years, it has become one of the most sought-after golf communities in the country, attracting the type of big-name buyers who can afford the pinnacle of luxury living. Among its most well-known residents are four-time major champion Ernie Els and six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan, who recently purchased a $16 million home here. “When a customer calls me and says price is no option, I tell them they have two choices – live on the ocean or live at Bear’s Club,” Marotta says. Housing prices range from $2.6 million for a four-bedroom villa to $42 million for a 23,000-square-foot Palladian-style waterfront mansion. In between is a collection of stunning multimillion-dollar homes featuring Spanish- and French-influenced architectural styles and ranging in size from 3,100 to more than 10,000 square feet. “What’s great about the housing is that it’s very low density. The east side is all estate homes on 1-acre lots fronting the golf course,” Marotta says.
Modern multi level family homes are also available in Bear`s Club neighborhood.
If you are looking to purchase a mansion, look no further you will have it in Bear`s Club.
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Initial membership fees can be as much as $500,000
Homes are built around a meticulously maintained 18-hole layout that spans more than 7,100 yards of gently rolling, wooded terrain strategically populated with water hazards and more than 100 bunkers. Homeowners are not automatically granted club membership. Prospective members must apply, and it can take up to two years to be accepted, says Matthew Dugow, a real estate agent with Compass whose portfolio includes properties in the community. Membership requires an initiation fee of $350,000 to $500,000, and annual fees range from $20,000 to $30,000. Nicklaus’ wife, Barbra, had input into the design of the course’s sprawling, multi-story clubhouse, whose Mediterranean motif is the inspiration behind much of the residential aesthetic. Outside of the community, residents have access to Jupiter’s buzzy waterfront. Residents can store their boats at Cypress Island Marina and The Bluffs Marina, both within minutes of the community.
Cypress Island gated community has its own marina in the Bear's Club neighborhood.
The Juno Beach Pier offers picturesque ocean views in Bear's Club.
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1000 North attracts an upscale clientele
The second floor of the clubhouse features a dining room, but it is open only to members. However, most residents have their own personal chefs, Marotta says. As for dining out, Jordan and Els are partners in 1000 North, an upscale restaurant on the Jupiter waterfront. “You can have dinner overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and watch the boats go by,” Marotta says. “Many of the top 100 golfers in the world live in the area, so they will often frequent the restaurant. And you have to remember that Palm Beach County is basically a winter surrogate for the New York area, so if you don’t have a good restaurant, you’re not going to be in business for long. Because all these guys have personal chefs, when I see a place that has a lot of Bear’s Club members, I know it’s good.” When home-cooking is on the menu, residents have access to a nearby Publix. There are 16 retail stores and eight restaurants at Harbourside Place, an upscale retail center in downtown Jupiter.
Bear's Club locals can find Modern American fare served by waterfront at 1000 North restaurant.
Publix is the preferred grocery store for Bear's Club residents.
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The Benjamin School offers premier private education
Nicklaus is a trustee emeritus of The Benjamin School. Located south of the community, it is one of the premier co-educational private day schools in the country. It consists of a lower, middle and upper school on two campuses in North Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens. Opened in 1960, The Benjamin School serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The student-teacher ratio is 8-to-1. The area’s public-school options include Lighthouse Elementary School, rated B-minus by Niche; Beacon Cove Intermediate and Independence Middle schools, both rated A-minus; and William T. Dwyer High, an A-rated school.
The Benjamin school, serves students grades K through 12th in Bear's Club.
William T Dwyer High School is the closest option for the residents of Bear's Club.
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Gated, roaming security protects residents
Getting in and out of Bear’s Den is easy for residents, but there are only two access points, and there is not only gated security, but roaming security throughout the community. Donald Ross Road on the community’s southern edge provides direct access to the oceanfront less than 3 miles away. Florida State Road A1A runs adjacent to the community’s west side and allows for convenient travel up and down the coast. Palm Beach International Airport is about 18 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Bert Winters Park
Baseball/Softball
Boating
Fishing
Loggerhead Park
Fishing
Grills
Picnic Area
Juno Beach Park
Trails
Beach
Ocean
Kagan Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Juno Dunes Natural Area
Bike Trails
Trails
Parking Lot
FIND Dog Park
Dog Park
Transit
Airport
Palm Beach International
31 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bear's Club
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bear's Club, Jupiter sell after 138 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Bear's Club, Jupiter over the last 12 months is $21,500,711, up 117% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This signature Estate Home, one of only 46 that exist in the entire community, sits on a 1.25 acre lot in a most desirable locations in The Bear's Club. Overlooking the entire 14th hole on the Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, the back yard offers a dream like setting that is breathtakingly tranquil and private. Timeless architecture and the finest finishes make this home a ''must see'' for
Elegant French Country estate home located on over 1.6 acres on one of the most sought over locations within The Bears Club. This property features expansive lake and golf course views of the 13th and 14th hole of the Nicklaus Signature course at The Bears Club to the rear with views from the front facing living spaces of a largest manicured residential lake within the community. This was the
Enjoy the elegance of this custom, over 9,000 square ft estate located in the exclusive Bears Club in Palm Beach Gardens. Featuring five bedrooms, 7.2 bathrooms, 2 - 2 car garages. This spectacular home is situated on a beautiful lot with privacy and a resort-style backyard with outdoor loggia and a fireplace. Recently renovated and new roof. Additional luxuries include a first-floor master
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
166
Median Age
66
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
10.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
52.4%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$196,428
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$195,160
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
67.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.1%
% Population in Labor Force
37.6%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
62''
Average Winter Low Temperature
58°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
32/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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