Admirals Cove vs Jonathan's Landing
Jupiter · Palm Beach County
Admirals Cove and Jonathan’s Landing are Jupiter’s two marquee waterfront golf communities, and the honest difference is tier and intensity. Admirals Cove is the flagship: guard-gated, multiple courses, a deep-water marina, and club amenities at the very top of the market. Jonathan’s Landing offers golf, marinas, and Intracoastal access across a wider range of home types and price points, with a more relaxed club structure. Trophy versus versatility is the choice.
The figures, side by side
| Admirals Cove | Jonathan's Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Listings for sale now | 34 MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 10, 2026 | 19 MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 11, 2026 |
| Median asking price, homes | $12M MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 10, 2026 | $2.3M MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 11, 2026 |
| Median asking price, condos | $3.3M MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 10, 2026 | $649,750 MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 11, 2026 |
| Median asking price, all residential | $6.8M MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 10, 2026 | $754,000 MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 11, 2026 |
| Median asking price per square foot, all residential | $1,790 per sq ft MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 10, 2026 | $473 per sq ft MLS listing feed, listed now, as of November 11, 2026 |
| MLS closed sales, all residential, last 90 days | 7 MLS listing feed, closed sales, last 90 days, as of October 29, 2026 | 6 MLS listing feed, closed sales, last 90 days, as of September 30, 2026 |
| Median MLS closed price, all residential, last 90 days | $6.1M MLS listing feed, closed sales, last 90 days, as of October 29, 2026 | $1.8M MLS listing feed, closed sales, last 90 days, as of September 30, 2026 |
| Recorded sales, all residential, 3 months | 14 County property appraiser sales on the Florida tax roll, 3 months to August 2026, as of August 2026; September 2026 left out, the county roll is still recording that month: 648 sales against a usual 2,926 | None County property appraiser sales on the Florida tax roll, 3 months to August 2026, as of August 2026; September 2026 left out, the county roll is still recording that month: 648 sales against a usual 2,926 |
| Median recorded sale price, all residential, 3 months | $6.8M County property appraiser sales on the Florida tax roll, 3 months to August 2026, as of August 2026; September 2026 left out, the county roll is still recording that month: 648 sales against a usual 2,926 | Not available fewer than 5 recorded sales to measure |
| Recorded sales, all residential, 12 months | 35 County property appraiser sales on the Florida tax roll, 12 months to August 2026, as of August 2026; September 2026 left out, the county roll is still recording that month: 648 sales against a usual 2,926 | 2 County property appraiser sales on the Florida tax roll, 12 months to August 2026, as of August 2026; September 2026 left out, the county roll is still recording that month: 648 sales against a usual 2,926 |
| Median recorded sale price, all residential, 12 months | $5.7M County property appraiser sales on the Florida tax roll, 12 months to August 2026, as of August 2026; September 2026 left out, the county roll is still recording that month: 648 sales against a usual 2,926 | Not available fewer than 5 recorded sales to measure |
| Median recorded price per square foot, all residential, 12 months | $1,438 per sq ft County property appraiser sales on the Florida tax roll, 12 months to August 2026, as of August 2026; September 2026 left out, the county roll is still recording that month: 648 sales against a usual 2,926 | Not available fewer than 5 recorded sales with a building size to measure |
| Recorded parcels | 840 County property appraiser parcel list, current appraiser parcel list, as of November 4, 2026 | 52 County property appraiser parcel list, current appraiser parcel list, as of November 4, 2026 |
| Median year built | 1990 County property appraiser parcel records, current parcel records, as of October 26, 2026 | 1992 County property appraiser parcel records, current parcel records, as of October 26, 2026 |
| Median lot size | 0.5 acres County property appraiser parcel records, current parcel records, as of October 26, 2026 | 0.7 acres County property appraiser parcel records, current parcel records, as of October 26, 2026 |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) parcels | 64.9% County property appraiser parcel list, current appraiser parcel list, as of November 4, 2026 | 21.2% County property appraiser parcel list, current appraiser parcel list, as of November 4, 2026 |
| Homes in a FEMA high-risk flood zone | None of 64 FEMA flood maps, checked at each listed home, current FEMA flood maps, as of November 10, 2026 | 15.5% FEMA flood maps, checked at each listed home, current FEMA flood maps, as of November 9, 2026 |
| Median flood insurance policy cost | $1,260 a year FEMA National Flood Insurance Program policy data, ZIP 33477, zone X, single-family policies effective October 27, 2025 to October 27, 2026, as of October 27, 2026 | $1,260 a year FEMA National Flood Insurance Program policy data, ZIP 33477, zone X, single-family policies effective October 27, 2025 to October 27, 2026, as of October 27, 2026 |
| Median household income | $151,477 U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, ACS 2019 to 2023, census tract 3.01, as of October 8, 2026 | Not available fewer than 5 recorded sales carry a census tract to place this community |
Not available for either community yet: Parcels with a recorded mortgage.
Medians need at least five homes, sales or policies behind them. Each figure is read from its own source on the date shown.
Four ways these communities differ
Setting and lifestyle
Admirals Cove operates as a full luxury resort for its members: golf, marina, dining, and club life at an intensity and polish few communities anywhere match.
Jonathan’s Landing is quieter and more residential in temperament, a collection of distinct neighborhoods where golf and boating support daily life rather than define it.
Gating and privacy
Guard-gated with staffed security throughout; many homes sit on interior waterways with private dockage behind the gate.
Gated with a lower-key security posture, its neighborhoods spread along the Intracoastal with varying degrees of enclosure.
Golf and water
Multiple golf courses plus a protected deep-water marina capable of serving substantial yachts, the rare community where both pursuits are first-class.
Golf courses and marinas as well, with Intracoastal and ocean access; dockage capacity and depth vary by neighborhood, suiting a broad range of boats.
Homes and membership economics
Waterfront estates and club residences at the top of the Jupiter market, with membership economics commensurate with a flagship club.
Condos, villas, townhomes, and single-family homes across many price tiers, with club participation structured more flexibly.
Our honest read
Match the community to the boat and the budget. If you run a large vessel and want flagship golf and club service in the same gate, Admirals Cove is the definitive Jupiter address and is priced accordingly. If you want the golf-and-boating lifestyle with more home-type flexibility, gentler economics, and a quieter pace, Jonathan’s Landing delivers it convincingly. The two attract different buyers more often than they compete for the same one.
For the wider field, see our guide: Moving to Boca Raton and Palm Beach County.
Admirals Cove vs Jonathan's Landing, answered
Which community handles larger boats?
Admirals Cove, as a rule: its deep-water marina and interior canals are built for substantial yachts with quick inlet access. Jonathan’s Landing serves a broad boating population well, but capacity varies by neighborhood and slip, so we verify specific dockage against vessel specs.
Are these clubs mandatory membership?
Structures differ between the two communities and by neighborhood, and both have evolved their membership models over time. Confirm the current requirements for the specific property with the club during due diligence; we track the prevailing structures for clients.
Which is the better investment?
Admirals Cove sits at the top of the Jupiter market and has shown enduring trophy-asset demand. Jonathan’s Landing offers broader liquidity across price tiers. As always in club communities, the specific home, water frontage, and club health drive outcomes more than the gate name.