Driftwood
Ranch homes with vibrant exteriors
Many of the homes sitting along the quiet streets and palm trees of Driftwood are ranch homes, almost exclusively single-level constructions primarily built in the 1950s and 1960s. A few are from the 1970s, and there’s the occasional newer home as well. Pools are often found on the properties, and fenced or gated yards are also popular; whether lining the front yard or, sometimes, just the backyard, that privacy is an added feature in the neighborhood. Find stone patios adorning the fronts of homes, and the colorful variety of exteriors make Driftwood’s topography vibrant and filled with character. Pricing rarely falls below $300,000, typically ranging between $450,000 and $550,000, and some larger homes, including those with Spanish-influenced styling, have sold for over $1 million.
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Highly-rated schooling
Within Driftwood’s boundaries, two public schools serve the student population as part of the Broward County Public Schools district. Driftwood Elementary School receives a C-plus from Niche and hosts enrollment from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, while Driftwood Middle School is graded at a B-minus and is considered a magnet school. Hollywood Hills High School, serving grades nine through 12, is just a few minutes to the east of the neighborhood, off of Stirling Road. Receiving a C-plus rating with a student population of nearly 2,000, Hollywood Hills High offers athletics including football in the fall, boys’ and girls’ basketball in the winter and more.Outdoor opportunities await at a trio of parks
Over at the Driftwood Community Center, a quadrant of baseball fields awaits those wanting to take to the diamond. Complete with a concession stand and close to other complex amenities like a pool, shaded playground, lighted courts for basketball and tennis and a lit track facility, the community center is the area’s preeminent athletic outlet. The community center itself offers classes and programs, as well as opportunities to rent out the building. On the west side of Driftwood, Seminole Park offers a pair of picnic shelters and a playground, while closer to Sheridan Street on the south side Bicentennial Park features a lighted trail, play system and half-court for pickup basketball games.
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Motorsports munches and hailed hoagies
Grab a bite of local fame by visiting Sonny’s Famous Steak Hogies, featured on one of celebrity chef Guy Fieri’s programs, or plan an outing at one of two notable bar and grills just to the north of Driftwood. The Cage Bar and Grill’s logo is stylized like NASCAR’s branding and takes some design cues with stock car hoods and bumpers mounted on its walls, while Cloud 9 Lounge offers its patrons a sports-bar atmosphere along with karaoke and DJ nights. Chains include CVS and Wawa for various needs, and the Hollywood Palms Shopping Center features a Publix and the Flippers Cinema, which showcases the latest releases from the west coast’s version of Hollywood.
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Games, gaming and rocking out
To the east, just across the neighborhood boundary and Florida’s Turnpike, a pair of guitars stand back-to-back and rise 450 feet into the air. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood features three hotel structures, including the guitar-shaped centerpiece, and offers a casino, pools and restaurants for its visitors. “The Hollywood Strip and beach boardwalk is a great area to be at for entertainment,” Yecora says. “The Hard Rock offers a lot of restaurants and entertainment, and there’s also stadiums with concerts and football. As far as entertainment, there’s plenty to do.” Hard Rock Stadium is about 15 minutes south of Driftwood, where the NFL’s Miami Dolphins play their home games.
Drifting beyond Driftwood
Centrally located, Driftwood is within an hour or less to major cities and features of its area of Florida in each cardinal direction. Fort Lauderdale is about half an hour to the north, while Miami is just over half an hour to the south. Hollywood Beach is just under 30 minutes to the east, meaning Driftwood residents are never far from the coastline, and access to the Everglades is about an hour or more southwest via Ronald Reagan Turnpike. The Shark Valley Visitor Center is the primary entrance closest to Driftwood, one of the entrances to the 1.5 million acres of wetlands on the Florida peninsula. “Driftwood’s central location is very beneficial,” Yecora says. “You can be at the beach in 30 minutes and it’s very close to the Hard Rock and restaurants. It’s kind of like it’s in the middle of a small city between Miami and Fort Lauderdale.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nicole Motola
Nicole Motola
Lifestyle International Realty
(786) 745-3842
10 Total Sales
1 in Driftwood
$530,000 Price
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Tessa Beausoleil
Tessa Beausoleil
The Keyes Company
(954) 493-1920
55 Total Sales
1 in Driftwood
$640,000 Price
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Tatiana Boudreaux
Tatiana Boudreaux
Preview Properties, Inc
(954) 716-8654
16 Total Sales
1 in Driftwood
$431,000 Price
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Gabriela Rodriguez
Gabriela Rodriguez
Keller Williams Realty SW
(877) 764-2095
53 Total Sales
2 in Driftwood
$350K - $460K Price Range
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Wesley Ulloa
Wesley Ulloa
Luxe Properties
(786) 329-4594
576 Total Sales
2 in Driftwood
$560K - $625K Price Range
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Roxanne Krywacz
Roxanne Krywacz
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX 200 REALTY
(689) 600-2373
55 Total Sales
1 in Driftwood
$328,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Bicentennial Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Silver Lake Park
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Berman Park
Driftwood Community Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Youth Park ( the address is 200+mile away from this neighborhood )
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Disc Golf
Seminole Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Driftwood | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Driftwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Driftwood, Hollywood sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Driftwood, Hollywood over the last 12 months is $460,240, down 33% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$699,900
Median Sale Price
$460,240
Median Single Family Sale Price
$668,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$350,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-33%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$355
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,838
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1964
Months of Supply
5.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,266
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,213
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,183
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
100
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$6,470 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,991 Sq Ft
- 7531 Simms St
- Unit ID1071973P
- Hollywood, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,736
Median Age
40
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$80,521
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,073
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.6%
College Graduates
18.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
69''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
39
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
31
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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