Turtle Creek is a gated golf community with a Tequesta address, on the Martin County side, anchored by the private Turtle Creek Club, where membership is not mandatory. Its 1969 course by Joe Lee, renovated in 2016 by local architect Kipp Schulties, is known for open fairways and challenging greens, and the community includes riverfront homes with private docks.
Stefan’s take
Turtle Creek has a classic Old Florida vibe. It sits on the Martin County side with a Tequesta address, and while the country club is private, membership is not mandatory. That, plus a real variety of homes, from single-family homes and waterfront estates to condos and villas, makes it one of the more flexible club communities in the area.
Turtle Creek at a Glance
- Location: Tequesta address, Martin County
- Opened: 1969
- Golf: 18-hole, par 72 course by Joe Lee, renovated in 2016 by Kipp Schulties
- Homes: single-family homes, golf and waterfront estates, condos and villas
- Type: gated community with a private club; membership is not mandatory
The Club and Amenities
The renovated course features Celebration Bermuda grass on tees, fairways and rough with TifEagle greens. The club also offers an expanded driving range and practice area, caddie services, a renovated clubhouse with a grille room overlooking the 9th green and a year-round social calendar.
Homes in Turtle Creek
Turtle Creek offers single-family golf estate homes, plus riverfront residences, some with private lifts and docks.
Location
The club is in Tequesta, minutes from Jupiter’s Indiantown Road corridor, US-1, the Jupiter Inlet and Jupiter Island beaches.
What to Know Before You Buy
- Membership: confirm current membership requirements, initiation and dues directly with the club.
- Riverfront homes: verify dock, lift and water depth details for your boat.
- Association costs: review HOA fees and rules for the specific home.
- Insurance and flood zones: waterfront and low-lying lots can carry higher insurance costs and flood requirements; get quotes early.
- Homestead: if this will be your primary residence, file for the homestead exemption with the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser by March 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the Turtle Creek golf course? Joe Lee designed it in 1969; Kipp Schulties led a renovation completed in 2016.
Is membership required at Turtle Creek? The club is private, but membership is not mandatory, and the community is gated.
Is Turtle Creek in Jupiter or Tequesta? Turtle Creek has a Tequesta address and sits on the Martin County side.
Homes for Sale in Turtle Creek
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Sources
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
