Thurston Estates is a neighborhood of about 140 custom estate homes within PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens. Homes look out on lakes and the Fazio course, and the PGA National Resort, its five championship courses and optional club membership are all close at hand.
Stefan’s take
Thurston Estates is custom living on the Fazio course: big homes, pools and cabanas, and lake views that make the backyard the best room in the house. It has a relaxed, established feel, with the resort just down the road.
Thurston Estates by the Records
- Homes: about 140 custom estate homes
- Typical lot: about 0.31 acre (middle half of lots: 0.28 to 0.33 acre)
- Owner-occupied: about 85% of homes carry a homestead exemption
- Jurisdiction: City of Palm Beach Gardens
Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser parcel data. Thurston Estates shares numbered PGA Resort Community plats with neighboring streets, so counts are approximate. Owner-occupied share is the percentage of homes with a homestead exemption, which marks a primary residence.
The Essentials
- Location: within PGA National, Palm Beach Gardens
- Views: lakes and the Fazio course
- Homes: large custom estate homes, many with pools and cabanas
- Association: its own association, under the PGA Property Owners Association master association
- Golf and resort: minutes from the PGA National Resort, its spa and five championship courses
- Club membership: private and optional; it may or may not come with a given home
Golf, Resort and Club Access
Thurston Estates sits inside PGA National, so the PGA National Resort, its spa and dining, and five championship courses, including the Champion course that hosts the PGA TOUR’s Cognizant Classic, are just minutes from your door. Club membership is private and optional. Some homes come with one and many don’t, so you can choose golf, sports or social access, or none at all, to fit how you live. The PGA Property Owners Association maintains parks and green space across the community, which keeps the grounds spacious and the overall feel relaxed.
Homes in Thurston Estates
Thurston Estates is a neighborhood of custom estate homes designed with luxury and elegance, many with pools and cabanas. Homes look out on lakes or the Fazio course, and the PGA Burwick Park is close by. Streets include Thurston Drive, Cambria Road and Berwick Road.
Getting Around
Thurston Estates is about 8 minutes from Florida’s Turnpike at PGA Boulevard and 10 minutes from I-95. The Gardens Mall and Downtown at the Gardens are about 12 minutes away, and the beach at Juno is about 21 minutes east.
Drive Times
| Destination | Approx. drive |
|---|---|
| Juno Beach Pier | 21 min |
| The Gardens Mall | 12 min |
| I-95 at PGA Boulevard | 10 min |
| Florida’s Turnpike at PGA Boulevard | 8 min |
| Jupiter Medical Center | 21 min |
| DJT International Airport | 28 min (16.2 mi) |
| Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | 23 min (14.1 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 Thurston Estates association and the PGA Property Owners Association.
- Club membership: decide whether you want PGA National Members Club access, and confirm whether the home you like includes it.
- Custom homes, custom comps: values vary with renovation, lot and view, so compare homes that truly match.
- 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
- PGA National: the master community, with more than 40 neighborhoods and five championship courses
- The Island: about 110 custom single-family homes
- Preston Estates: about 180 custom estate homes
- Glengary: about 100 custom single-family homes
Frequently Asked Questions
How many homes are in Thurston Estates? About 140 custom estate homes.
Is club membership required in Thurston Estates? No. Club membership at PGA National is private and optional, and it may or may not be included with a given home.
What can residents enjoy nearby? The PGA National Resort, its spa and dining, five championship courses and the parks maintained by the PGA Property Owners Association.
Ready to Look in Thurston Estates?
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Sources
- PGA Property Owners Association: Communities
- PGA Property Owners Association: community descriptions (PDF)
- Palm Beach County Property Appraiser parcel data
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
