Tequesta is a small village of about 6,000 people just north of Jupiter. It was founded in the 1950s as a planned community centered on the Tequesta Country Club, named for the Tequesta people who first lived in the area, and incorporated in 1957. It sits at the northern edge of the Miami metropolitan area, where Palm Beach County gives way to Martin County.
Why people choose it
Buyers often come for the village scale, the proximity to the water and the quieter pace compared with the busier parts of Jupiter. Coral Cove Park and Blowing Rocks Preserve are nearby, and Jupiter’s restaurants, beaches and Abacoa district are a short drive south.
Homes and what to expect
Housing includes established single-family neighborhoods, waterfront and water-access homes, and condominium and townhome communities. Because parts of the area are on or near the water, dock, seawall, bridge clearance and flood zone need to be confirmed for each property rather than assumed.
What I check on every home here
- Flood zone, elevation and the home’s flood and wind insurance history
- Roof age, impact windows or shutters, and mechanical systems
- Seawall, dock and bridge clearance on waterfront homes
- HOA or condo reserves, fees, rental rules and planned assessments
- Prior permits, renovations and whether the work was done to code
Population and size figures are from the 2020 Census as published at the time of writing. Taxes, insurance, flood zones, HOA and club terms vary by property and change over time, so confirm current details for any home you are considering.