Waterfront Fort Lauderdale, beachside Hollywood and the family suburbs of Plantation, Weston and Pembroke Pines. Compare home types, HOAs and commutes.
Broward County sits just north of Miami-Dade, with Fort Lauderdale as its county seat. Buyers come for waterfront homes along the canals and Intracoastal, beach condos in Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale, and suburban HOA communities in Plantation, Weston and Pembroke Pines, often with more space for the money than coastal Miami.
Fort Lauderdale is the county seat of Broward County, known for its canals, the New River and the Intracoastal Waterway, which is why it's often called the Venice of America. Homes range from canal-front single-family houses with docks to beachfront and downtown condos. Waterfront buyers should check seawall condition, dock rights, bridge clearance and flood insurance.
Plantation is a city in central Broward County, just west of Fort Lauderdale. It's known for established neighborhoods with mature trees and larger lots, plus townhomes and condos near its shopping districts. Its central location gives quick access to I-595, the Florida Turnpike and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Weston is a master-planned city in southwest Broward County, bordering the Everglades. Most homes are single-family houses and townhomes in HOA communities, many of them gated, with lakes, parks and community amenities. Families often choose Weston for its schools and parks, so homes near popular schools tend to sell quickly.
Pembroke Pines is one of the largest cities in Broward County, in the southwest part of the county near the Miami-Dade line. It offers single-family homes, townhomes, condos and 55+ communities, many in HOA neighborhoods. Its location between Miami and Fort Lauderdale makes it popular with commuters to both.
Hollywood is a coastal city in southeast Broward County, between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Homes range from oceanfront and Intracoastal condos near the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk to single-family homes in established neighborhoods west of the beach. Beach and waterfront buyers should check flood zones, condo inspections and reserves, and insurance costs early.
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