Steeplechase By the Numbers

Steeplechase consists of 325 single-family custom estate homes. Because construction was custom from the beginning, no two homes are alike. You'll see Mediterranean estates, traditional builds, contemporary renovations, ranch-style homes, and large private compounds throughout the neighborhood. Floor plans typically offer 3 to 6+ bedrooms.

No Clubhouse — By Design

One of the first questions buyers ask is whether Steeplechase has a clubhouse, community pool, or shared tennis courts. It doesn't. That's intentional.

The premise of Steeplechase is that the home itself is the lifestyle package. Instead of paying for shared amenities, owners have the space to build private amenities on their own property:

• Nearly every home has a private pool
• Many include private tennis courts or sport courts
• Guest houses
• Summer kitchens
• Putting greens
• Waterfalls and other custom outdoor improvements

It's not a missing amenity — it's the design. And it's exactly what makes Steeplechase feel different from other luxury communities in the area.

Security & HOA

Steeplechase combines land and privacy with a relatively low annual HOA. The HOA has historically run under $3,000 per year and primarily supports the gated security structure of the community:

• Manned gate at the front entrance
• Manned gate at the rear entrance
• 24-hour roaming security patrol

That fee structure is one of the main reasons the community stands apart from other luxury neighborhoods with heavier shared-amenity packages and materially higher monthly dues. Here, you're not paying to maintain a clubhouse or community pool — you're paying for real security and common-area maintenance.

Pricing Reality in Steeplechase

Steeplechase has a wide pricing spread because the homes are not interchangeable products:

Price depends on lot position, renovation quality, home size, and overall estate finish level. The 138-day average days on market tells you something important: this isn't an impulse market. Buyers here are usually deliberate. They compare lot quality, construction quality, privacy, and renovation recency before making a move. That gives you time to evaluate properly — but it also means the truly excellent homes at fair prices don't sit long.

How to Evaluate a Steeplechase Property

In Steeplechase, you're not just buying a house. You're buying a house plus a full acre or more of land. That means the lot matters as much as the structure. Here's how to evaluate the three dimensions that move price:

1. Lot Position

• Lake frontage: Usually commands a premium for view and openness
• Cul-de-sac lots: Often provide larger footprints and more privacy
• Oak canopy streets: The signature visual character of the neighborhood
• Pond frontage: Peaceful setting, typically less dramatic than larger water frontage
• Interior lots: Often represent the strongest value entry point

2. Structure Quality

• Original construction vs. major renovation
• Roof age and insurability
• Electrical systems and panel updates
• Number and age of HVAC systems
• Generator presence

3. Private Amenities

• Pool and spa quality
• Tennis or sport court condition
• Guest house usability
• Outdoor kitchen and hardscape quality
• Landscaping maturity and privacy value

These three dimensions — lot, structure, and private amenities — are what move price across the $2M to $11M+ range within the same community.

Location & Schools

Steeplechase is located in Palm Beach Gardens east of the Florida Turnpike, between Northlake Boulevard and Beeline Highway, generally within ZIP codes 33418 and 33410.

School assignments commonly associated with Steeplechase are:

• Elementary: Grove Park Elementary
• Middle: John F. Kennedy Middle School
• High: Palm Beach Gardens Community High School

School zoning should always be verified by exact property address through the Palm Beach County school district before making a final decision.

Steeplechase vs Horseshoe Acres

Steeplechase was originally platted as Horseshoe Acres West. Horseshoe Acres sits directly to the east and shares some of the same area character and school zoning — but the two communities attract very different buyers:

• Steeplechase: non-equestrian, custom estates, higher price point, more formal gated privacy, double manned gates
• Horseshoe Acres: equestrian orientation, older housing stock, lower price point, strong old Florida character

If you prioritize custom architecture and a higher-end luxury profile without equestrian use, Steeplechase is the choice. If horses are part of the buying decision, Horseshoe Acres is the more logical starting point.