Jupiter Hills, an Old-Money Golf Address in Tequesta
Jupiter Hills sits behind the gate in the Village of Tequesta, at the northern edge of Palm Beach County just south of Jonathan Dickinson State Park. The community of roughly 212 homes, estates, townhomes, and condos, was built around the private Jupiter Hills Club, founded in 1969 by an investor group that included Bob Hope, William Clay Ford, and Alex G. Spanos on land acquired from the John D. MacArthur Foundation. That lineage gives the club its quiet, invitation-driven reputation, and the neighborhood its understated character.
For buyers, the most important thing to understand up front is the separation between real estate and the club. Unlike a mandatory-membership community such as Admirals Cove, owning a home in Jupiter Hills does not require joining the Jupiter Hills Club. The homes range from condos and townhomes to large single-family estates, with the marquee estates reaching well into the multi-million-dollar tier. Which one fits comes down to how you want to live behind the gate, and whether the club lifestyle is part of the plan or not.
— Dylan Snyder, The Snyder Group | Compass
Quick Facts, Jupiter Hills
| Location | Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, FL (ZIP 33469) |
| Size | ~212 homes, gated; built circa 1980–2015 |
| The Club | Jupiter Hills Club, founded 1969; private, invitation-driven |
| Club Membership | Membership and equity are required to join the club; not required to own a home |
| Golf | Two private courses: the Hills (George Fazio, 1970) & the Village (Tom Fazio, 1982) |
| Home Types | Single-family estates, townhomes, condos |
| School District | Martin County School District (unincorporated Martin County; Tequesta 33469 mailing address) |
| State Income Tax | None (Florida) |
The Jupiter Hills Club, Private and Optional
The Jupiter Hills Club is a private, invitation-driven club founded in 1969, and it anchors the lifestyle here. The detail that surprises most out-of-area buyers is this: club membership is not required to own a home in Jupiter Hills. Real-estate ownership and club membership run on separate tracks, which is the opposite of a mandatory-membership community where the club comes with the house.
If you do want to join, the club carries an invitation-driven, equity structure, membership and equity are required to belong. Reported initiation, dues, and equity figures vary widely across third-party sources and are not officially published, so I will not put a number on the page that could be wrong or stale. Instead, I will help you get the current, official figures directly from the club for your situation before you make any commitment, so the picture is accurate from day one.
Why it matters: the separation gives buyers real flexibility. You can own behind the gate purely for the privacy and the setting, join the club for golf and social life, or weigh the two decisions independently. For a buyer who would rather not be tied to a mandatory club, that flexibility is exactly the appeal, and I will tell you when a different community is the better structural fit.
Two Fazio Courses Behind the Gate
Jupiter Hills is built around two private championship courses. The Hills Course was designed by George Fazio and opened in 1970; the Village Course was designed by Tom Fazio and opened in 1982. Both are part of the private, invitation-driven Jupiter Hills Club, and course access runs through club membership, which is separate from owning a home here.
The golf is a large part of why the club carries the reputation it does. For a buyer who plays seriously, the two-course setup and the club's quiet, established membership are the draw. For a buyer who simply wants the gated setting and the address, the courses sit just outside the door without obligating you to join. I will help you weigh the golf against the membership commitment honestly, rather than assume the club is part of the purchase.
Types of Homes in Jupiter Hills
Jupiter Hills offers a range inside one gate, from condos and townhomes to large single-family estates. Reported sizes from community real-estate listings run from roughly 1,500 square feet for condos up to around 8,100 square feet for the largest estates; confirm the exact size, lot, and section for any specific home. Each type carries its own ownership math, and none of it requires club membership. Tap a type to see matching listings.
Single-Family Estates
The marquee Jupiter Hills homes, large estates that reach into the multi-million-dollar tier, reported from roughly 1,985 to 8,131 square feet. Confirm lot size, section, roof and systems age, and HOA scope for the specific property.
Browse estate homes →Townhomes
Lower-maintenance townhomes, reported around 2,924 to 3,431 square feet, for seasonal and lock-and-leave owners who still want the gated setting. Check association reserves, assessments, and rental rules before buying.
Browse townhomes →Amenities Behind the Gate
The Clubhouse & Golf
The private Jupiter Hills Club anchors the community with its clubhouse and two Fazio courses. Club facilities run through membership, which is separate from home ownership, confirm what is included with your membership category.
Fitness, Pool & Tennis
Community listings describe on-community amenities including a fitness center, swimming pool, and tennis courts. Confirm exactly which amenities apply to a specific home and association before you rely on them.
Gated & Private
Jupiter Hills is a gated community with a quiet, established character, set just south of Jonathan Dickinson State Park. The privacy and the setting are a large part of the appeal here.
Location
Minutes to downtown Jupiter and Tequesta's dining, with Palm Beach International Airport roughly 25 miles south, about a 30–35 minute drive depending on traffic.
Schools Serving Jupiter Hills
Here is the detail buyers most often get wrong: Jupiter Hills sits in unincorporated Martin County, even though its mailing address is Tequesta, 33469. It is therefore served by the Martin County School District, not Palm Beach County. Checked against the Martin County district's own high-school attendance-boundary layer for the community (2026-07-24), the zoned high school is South Fork High School. Martin County publishes only the high-school zone as an online layer, so the elementary and middle assignments must be confirmed directly with the district. Riverbend Academy, a small PK–12 program, is in Tequesta. The notes below are factual, not quality rankings.
| School | Grades | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork High School | 9–12 | Public (Martin County) | Zoned high school, confirmed via the Martin County district's attendance-boundary layer (2026-07-24) |
| Elementary & middle (Martin County) | K–8 | Public (Martin County) | Assigned by exact address; Martin County does not publish elementary/middle zones online, so confirm both with the district |
| Riverbend Academy (Tequesta) | PK–12 | Private | A small PK–12 program in Tequesta |
Because Jupiter Hills is Martin County, the Palm Beach County schools sometimes listed for a Tequesta 33469 address (Limestone Creek, Jupiter Middle, Jupiter High) do not serve it. Verify the current zoned schools and any program options with the Martin County School District before a purchase decision.
Where to Eat Near Jupiter Hills
The Tequesta and Jupiter area around Jupiter Hills leans chef-led and waterfront, fine-dining Italian, coastal Mediterranean, and seafood near the inlet. These are established area spots; hours and ownership change, so confirm current details before relying on them.
Evo Italian (Tequesta)
Fine-dining Italian with house-made pastas and seafood, a longtime Tequesta favorite for a quieter evening out.
The Salty Zebra (Tequesta)
A chef-led bistro known for scratch cooking and European technique, in the Tequesta dining cluster minutes from the gate.
Blue Pointe Bar and Grill (Tequesta)
Waterfront seafood and American fare, a casual option close to home for everyday dining.
Jetty's Waterfront (Jupiter)
Waterfront dining near the Jupiter Inlet with Jupiter Lighthouse views, a short drive south of the community.
LILA Coastal Mediterranean (Tequesta)
Coastal Mediterranean cooking, part of Tequesta's growing scratch-kitchen lineup.
Buco Kitchen & Bar (Tequesta)
Modern Italian-American with wood-fired dishes, a relaxed neighborhood table in Tequesta.
Parks, River & the Coast
Beyond the gate, the setting is the draw: Jupiter Hills sits just south of one of Florida's largest state parks, with the Loxahatchee River, the Jupiter Inlet, and Atlantic beaches a short drive away. It is an outdoors-and-water lifestyle rather than a nightlife scene, which is much of the appeal.
Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Adjacent just to the north in Martin County, more than 11,000 acres of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, camping, and frontage on the Loxahatchee River, a recognized birding destination with 150-plus species recorded.
The Loxahatchee River
Designated a National Wild and Scenic River in 1985, Florida's first, the Loxahatchee is open to kayaking, canoeing, and boating, with wildlife along its winding course.
Jupiter Inlet & Beaches
The Jupiter Inlet and the area's Atlantic beaches sit a short drive south, with boating, fishing, and beach access, plus the historic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.
Golf & the Gate
Inside the community, the two private Fazio courses and the gated setting define daily life for members; for non-members, the privacy and the proximity to nature carry the lifestyle.
Jupiter Area Market Snapshot
Jupiter Hills pricing spans a wide range, from condos and townhomes to multi-million-dollar estates, and sits at the top of the area market. The snapshot below pulls live from the MLS feed for the Jupiter area (Jupiter Hills is one community within it) and refreshes automatically; for a Jupiter Hills-specific read, browse current listings or reach out. Hover any bar for that month's detail.
Data Sources & Verification: live MLS feed via Lofty, Jupiter area. Jupiter Hills is one community within this area. Data last verified: June 2026.
My Honest Take on Jupiter Hills
What I tell buyers who ask about Jupiter Hills
If you want a private, gated golf setting with an old-money quiet and you do not want to be locked into a mandatory club, few places in northern Palm Beach County match Jupiter Hills. You get two Fazio courses and an invitation-driven club at the door, the privacy of a small, established community, and the rare flexibility of owning without being required to join. Set against Jonathan Dickinson State Park and the Loxahatchee River, with Florida's no-state-income-tax math underneath, the setting does a lot of the work.
What Jupiter Hills doesn't do well
This is a quiet, low-key community, not a high-energy, amenity-packed resort, and that is the point for the right buyer but a drawback for another. If you want the club lifestyle, the membership is invitation-driven and the equity and dues are a real, separate commitment, and the published figures conflict, so you must confirm them directly with the club. It is also not a waterfront-dockage community or a walkable town, and the home and the club are genuinely two decisions, not one.
Who it's best for, and who should look elsewhere
Best for: buyers who want a private, gated golf address with old-money quiet, serious golfers drawn to the invitation-driven club, and owners who value the flexibility of buying without a mandatory membership.
May not suit: buyers who want a deep-water dock and big-boat access (look at Admirals Cove), those who want a walkable town center or a large, high-energy amenity slate, or buyers who specifically want a community where one club membership comes with the home. I will tell you honestly when one of those is the smarter match.
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About Dylan Snyder
Dylan Snyder
The Snyder Group | Compass · FL Lic. SL698137
Dylan Snyder is the founder of The Snyder Group with Compass and a second-generation real estate professional based in Palm Beach County. With more than 25 years of experience, Dylan helps buyers and sellers evaluate luxury, gated, golf, and club communities throughout Jupiter, Tequesta, and northern Palm Beach County, with an emphasis on long-term relationships, deep local knowledge, and straight answers on the true cost of ownership.
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