St. George Estates at BallenIsles, Palm Beach Gardens FL: Community Guide

St. George Estates is a neighborhood of about 65 estate homes inside BallenIsles Country Club, the 24-hour guard-gated club community in Palm Beach Gardens. Residents are minutes from the newly expanded clubhouse, 54 holes of golf, a 22-court tennis complex and five dining venues, all set among mature trees and beautifully manicured grounds.

Stefan’s take

St. George Estates is one of the original BallenIsles neighborhoods, with about 65 homes on lots of nearly four-tenths of an acre and big, mature trees. It is also one of the closest to The Gardens Mall. Established and elegant.

St. George Estates by the Records

  • Homes: about 65 estate homes
  • Typical lot: about 0.38 acre (middle half of lots: 0.36 to 0.48 acre)
  • Owner-occupied: about 74% of homes carry a homestead exemption
  • Jurisdiction: City of Palm Beach Gardens

Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser parcel data. BallenIsles neighborhoods are recorded on shared plats, so counts are approximate and assigned by street. Owner-occupied share is the percentage of homes with a homestead exemption, which marks a primary residence.

The Essentials

  • Location: within BallenIsles Country Club, off PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens
  • Homes: about 65 estate homes
  • Gated: yes, BallenIsles has 24-hour staffed guard gates
  • Association: its own neighborhood association, within the BallenIsles master association
  • Club: BallenIsles Country Club, a member-owned equity club with several membership categories
  • Setting: mature trees, lakes, fairways and manicured landscaping throughout

Golf, Tennis and the Clubhouse

Living in St. George Estates puts the full BallenIsles lifestyle a short golf-cart ride away. The club recently completed a major renovation and expansion, and the 115,000-square-foot clubhouse now includes five dining venues, a resort-style pool and an expanded fitness and wellness center. Golfers enjoy three 18-hole courses, the East, North and South, 54 holes in all, with roots going back to the original PGA National Golf Club. Racquet players have 22 Har-Tru tennis courts with a stadium court, plus pickleball.

BallenIsles is a member-owned equity club with several membership categories, from full golf to sports and social. Membership terms can vary, so confirm what applies to the specific home you are considering. Across the community, the mature trees and manicured grounds keep the feel spacious, private and relaxed.

Homes in St. George Estates

St. George Estates is about 65 estate homes on St. George Place, one of the original BallenIsles neighborhoods. Many homes enjoy lake, golf or garden views, and the mature landscaping gives each street a settled, established look.

Getting Around

From St. George Estates, I-95 at PGA Boulevard is about 7 minutes and the Turnpike about 8. Shopping and dining at The Gardens Mall are about 10 minutes away, and Juno Beach is about 18.

Drive Times

DestinationApprox. drive
Juno Beach Pier18 min
The Gardens Mall10 min
I-95 at PGA Boulevard7 min
Florida’s Turnpike at PGA Boulevard8 min
Jupiter Medical Center18 min
DJT International Airport27 min (17 mi)
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts21 min (13.2 mi)

Approximate drive times in light traffic, the median of five homes across the community, calculated with OpenStreetMap routing. Peak-hour and season traffic run longer.

Before You Make an Offer

  • Associations: budget for the St. George Estates neighborhood association and the BallenIsles master association.
  • Club membership: ask which BallenIsles membership category fits how you live, and confirm what applies to the home you are considering, including any equity or initiation contribution.
  • Flood and insurance: ask for the elevation certificate if one exists, and get wind and flood quotes during your inspection period.
  • Taxes after you buy: your bill resets to market value after a sale, so file for homestead with the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser by March 1 if the home will be your primary residence.

Compare It With

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in St. George Estates? About 65 estate homes, based on county records.

Is St. George Estates gated? Yes. St. George Estates is inside BallenIsles, which has 24-hour staffed guard gates.

Is club membership required in St. George Estates? BallenIsles is a member-owned equity club with several membership categories. Terms can vary, so confirm what applies to the specific home before you buy.

What can residents enjoy nearby? The renovated BallenIsles clubhouse with five dining venues, three championship golf courses, 22 tennis courts, pickleball, a resort-style pool and fitness center.

Ready to Look in St. George Estates?

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Community details are based on published sources and may change; confirm club, membership and association details directly before you buy. Stefan Levine, P.A. | Illustrated Properties LLC | License SL3228095