Turnbull Bay is one of New Smyrna Beach's most attainable golf-community options — established single-family homes set among oak-and-pine hammock around a scenic preserve golf course, with refreshingly low HOA dues. It's a quiet, well-located choice for golfers and families who want value without giving up the coastal-town lifestyle. Here's a local Realtor's guide before you buy or sell in Turnbull Bay.
| City | New Smyrna Beach, FL (Turnbull Bay area) |
|---|---|
| Community type | Established golf-course community (Turnbull Bay Country Club Estates) |
| Homes | Single-family, built ~1995–2005; roughly 1,066–2,393 sq ft |
| HOA | Low — roughly $23–$210/month depending on section |
| The golf | The Preserve at Turnbull Bay — an 18-hole, par-72, ~6,600-yard course running through a nature preserve |
| Setting | Oak-and-pine hammock along Turnbull Bay; minutes to downtown New Smyrna and the beach |
About the community
Turnbull Bay Country Club Estates built out between roughly 1995 and 2005 as a single-family golf-course community wrapped in an oak-and-pine hammock along Turnbull Bay. It has a friendly, low-key feel — neighborhood gatherings, holiday events, and golf tournaments — and it's genuinely well-located, just minutes from downtown New Smyrna Beach, Canal Street, and the shoreline. For buyers who want a golf-community lifestyle without a country-club price tag, it's one of the best values around.
Homes & prices
Homes here are single-family, generally in the 1,000 to 2,400 square-foot range, which keeps them attainable relative to the area's larger golf communities. HOA dues are low — roughly $23 to $210 a month depending on the section — another reason Turnbull Bay tends to offer strong value. You'll find both original homes and updated ones, and golf-course lots are the premium. Tell me your budget and whether you want a course view, and I'll pull what's available.
Golf & lifestyle
The centerpiece is The Preserve at Turnbull Bay — a challenging 18-hole, par-72 course running about 6,600 yards through a genuine nature preserve, one of the more scenic rounds in the area. Beyond golf, the community offers walking and biking trails, green spaces, and a clubhouse for gatherings. And because it's minutes from downtown New Smyrna, you're close to Canal Street's shops and restaurants, Flagler Avenue, and the beach — the full coastal-town lifestyle at an approachable price.
Frequently asked questions
Is Turnbull Bay a good value in New Smyrna Beach?
Yes — it's one of the more attainable golf communities in the area, with single-family homes generally 1,000–2,400 sq ft and notably low HOA dues (roughly $23–$210/month), which makes the golf-community lifestyle accessible without a country-club price.
What golf course is in Turnbull Bay?
The Preserve at Turnbull Bay — a challenging 18-hole, par-72 course running about 6,600 yards through a nature preserve along Turnbull Bay, and one of the more scenic courses in the New Smyrna area.
How much are HOA fees in Turnbull Bay?
They're low for a golf community — roughly $23 to $210 a month depending on the section. I can confirm the exact dues and what they cover for any specific home.
How far is Turnbull Bay from downtown and the beach?
Just minutes — it's close to downtown New Smyrna Beach, Canal Street's shops and restaurants, Flagler Avenue, and the shoreline, so you get a quiet golf-community setting with the coastal town right there.