Emerald Bay Club
Emerald Bay Club is a private, gated golf community on Lake Palestine with a championship 18-hole course. Members enjoy free, unlimited golf use with no trail or green fees. Practice facilities include chipping greens, putting areas, and a driving range. The clubhouse includes a dining room, bar-lounge, party room, and event stage. Club dues cover course, clubhouse, pool, tennis, and basketball court maintenance.
Emerald Bay hosts swimming pool, playground, lighted tennis/pickleball, and basketball courts. Members access a community boat ramp, pier, picnic areas, and lake swimming. The non-denominational church, activities, and nearby amenities foster a welcoming environment. Located twelve miles south of Tyler, it offers restaurants, shopping, medical facilities, and bank access. Security is strong with 24/7 gated protection and nearby fire and ambulance services.
Emerald Bay Golf Course
Emerald Bay Club features an 18-hole private championship golf course opened in 1972. It plays to a par 71 from the back tees, spanning 6,622 yards. The course rating is 70.9 with a slope of 121. Water comes into play on several holes, including three forced carries. The signature 14th hole is a demanding 563-yard par-5.
Grass type and architect details are not publicly listed for the course. Conditions are noted as well-groomed fairways and greens, offering a friendly yet challenging experience. The course includes bunkers, though exact counts are unavailable. The shortest hole is the 137-yard, par-3 second hole. Overall, Emerald Bay blends strategic variety with scenic East Texas play.
Emerald Bay Golf Membership Costs and Initiation Fees
Emerald Bay Club charges a Club New Member Initiation Fee of $16,237.50. There’s also an HOA initiation fee of $500 and a MUD initiation of $2,000, totaling $18,737.50. An additional $125 application fee is due upon submission. Monthly dues include Club Dues at $313.37, Club Capital Dues at $29.40, and HOA dues around $68.26. These ongoing fees maintain access to club amenities and infrastructure.
Membership is automatically included when purchasing a home or lot in Emerald Bay. The initiation fee is paid at closing through the title company. Ownership grants member access—with golf included and no extra golf membership cost. Homes and lots come with full club privileges bundled. Residents benefit from included golf, clubhouse, pool, and other amenities.
Emerald Bay Club Real Estate
Emerald Bay Club features a variety of home styles, including custom waterfront residences, ranch-style homes, and townhouses. The average listing price is approximately $349,000, with active prices ranging from around $15,000 to $784,000. A recent sale example includes a custom waterfront home of over 5,000 sq ft sold for $1,189,000. HOA dues cover maintenance for amenities and common areas, though exact amounts vary by property type. Real estate taxes reflect Bullard’s effective rate near 1.66 percent, higher than the national average yet typical locally.
The community offers homes from under $250K for one-level options up to high-end luxury properties. Recent market data shows median listing prices near $390,000 and average sale price around $449,000. HOA fees support the golf course, clubhouse, pool, and other shared facilities. Property tax burdens run higher than average, with annual bills averaging around $5,200 based on local rates. Prospective buyers should budget for both HOA fees and elevated property taxes when considering Emerald Bay real estate.