The Arbors in Hobe Sound: A 2026 Guide to the Gated Neighborhood With No Club to Join
Quick answer: The Arbors is a gated, all-ages neighborhood of 190 single-family homes in Hobe Sound, Martin County, off Seabranch Boulevard west of Federal Highway. Homes were built from 1996 to about 2002 by six custom builders on quarter-acre lots, 1,600 to over 3,500 square feet. There's no golf course and no club; there is an HOA fee, and it covers two fishing lakes, about 100 acres of preserve with trails, and the gate. Recent sales ran roughly $660,000 to $1.1 million.
Most of the gated communities I write about come with a club, a course, and a second set of dues. The Arbors doesn't. It's a neighborhood of 190 custom homes on real lots, with a gate, two lakes and a lot of preserved land, and an HOA fee that's a fraction of what the club communities charge. For buyers who want Hobe Sound and want a gate but have zero interest in golf, this is often the answer.
The community at a glance
| Location | Hobe Sound (Martin County), west of Federal Highway at SE Seabranch Blvd. Minutes to I-95 and the Turnpike; Jupiter Island and Hobe Sound Beach are a short drive east |
|---|---|
| Homes | 190 single-family homes on quarter-acre lots, about 1,600 to 3,600 sq ft, 2 to 4 bedrooms. Built 1996 to about 2002 by six builders including Arthur Rutenberg, DeGeorge and Kennedy |
| Gate | Gated. Staffing not published |
| Age | All ages |
| Golf | None. Lost Lake Golf Club is nearby |
| Typical prices | Roughly $650,000 to $1.2 million (approximate) |
What it's like
The Arbors was founded in 1995 and built out over about six years, which is quick enough that it feels like one neighborhood but slow enough that six different builders left their mark. Arthur Rutenberg, DeGeorge Custom Homes and Kennedy Home Builders are three of them. You'll see model names like Coronado, Meadowlark, Savannah and Seabrook in listings. Strict design criteria and 15-foot side setbacks kept things consistent, and the quarter-acre lots mean you actually have a yard, which is getting rare in gated communities on the coast.
Amenities are simple: two fishing lakes, roughly 100 acres of preserve with walking and bike paths, and pavilions. One broker mentions a clubhouse; nobody else does, so I wouldn't count on it. There's no pool, no tennis, no fitness center. If you want those, you're driving to them. That's the trade for the fee.
Fees and prices
There is an HOA fee, with a $3,000 capital contribution at closing noted on one 2024 page. No club dues because there's no club. For Hobe Sound, where the club communities carry a much bigger monthly bill before you swing a club, that's a different category of monthly cost.
Prices reflect the lots and the custom construction. Six recent sales ran from about $660,000 to $1.1 million with an average around $895,000. Active listings were in the $899,000 to $1.2 million range, with one asking well above $2 million. One listing site shows a much wider range, down to the $400,000s, but its page also describes condos with a pool, which doesn't match anything else about this community, so I'd treat it as bad data.
Rentals are permitted with restrictions as of 2024. Pets are allowed with breed, size and number limits. Flood zone and insurance history weren't published; ask for both on the specific house.
Who it suits
Buyers who want a gated single-family neighborhood in Hobe Sound with a real yard, low fixed costs and no club to buy into. It's a good fit for families and for retirees who'd rather join a club elsewhere than pay for one at home. If you do want golf, the two obvious Hobe Sound comparisons are Loblolly at the top of the market and Medalist Village for a short course and a spa. The gated communities guide covers the rest of the coast.
Questions buyers ask about the Arbors
Does the Arbors have a golf course?
No. There's no course and no club. Lost Lake Golf Club is nearby if you want to join one separately.
What are the HOA fees at the Arbors?
There is an HOA fee, plus a $3,000 capital contribution at closing per one 2024 listing. There are no club dues.
How big are the lots at the Arbors?
Quarter-acre lots, with 15-foot side setbacks required by the design criteria. Homes run from about 1,600 to over 3,500 square feet.
Is the Arbors a 55+ community?
No. The Arbors is all ages.
Talk with William. William can pull current Arbors listings and recent sales, request the HOA documents and design criteria, and set up showings. Call or text (772) 800-2274 or send a message.
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Prices, fees and club rules change; confirm current details with the club and association. William Merchant, REALTOR®, RE/MAX Gold. Each RE/MAX office is independently owned and operated.
