Hillcrest Golf Course has small ponds on the property in Hollywood, FL.
Once a country club, always a country club
Hillcrest may have lost its golf course, but it never lost its country club vibe. Built on a former rock quarry in the 1960s, the original Hillcrest Golf and Country Club was surrounded by high-rise condo complexes in an active 55-plus community, the first of its kind in Broward County. But in 2016, the course was shuttered and the land sold, and Hillcrest’s development took a sharp residential turn with hundreds of new homes springing up across the former green.
Now, Hillcrest is a vibrant all-ages community with 70 acres of parkland to explore. Sitting about 6 miles from Hollywood Beach, the grounds offer a mix of gated streets, high-rise condos and attached townhouses, with a portion still dedicated to the Sunshine State’s seniors. Memorial Regional Hospital South is right down the road, and golfers have access to the historic Orangebrook Golf and Country Club nearby. There’s even a charter school on the property, which took over the former country club’s Playdium, and additional Broward County Public Schools are within a few miles. The complex even has its own police liaison.
“We take care of our people very, very well,” says Cindy Abraham, a longtime resident of Hillcrest and a Realtor with A Team Florida at Keller Williams Realty Professionals. Abraham is also the founder and editor of the community newspaper, Inside Hillcrest, which she says has over 2,000 email subscribers. “The buildings are all separately managed, so the paper kind of keeps everyone together.” Minutes from downtown shopping and the boardwalk, Hillcrest is becoming one of Hollywood’s most successful new developments, offering city convenience with a country club twist.
The new development in Hillcrest shows a variety of new-style homes.
Hillcrest’s newest homes can top $1 million
Parkview at Hillcrest, which comprises more than 300 detached homes and 340 townhouses, is the community’s newest addition, and its most expensive. The gated area features modern prairie-style homes with flat, tiled roofs, ranging from $750,000 to more than $1.3 million. Townhouses provide a modest $500,000 to $700,000 option while neighboring high-rise condo units tend to hover around $250,000 to $350,000 for two-bedroom layouts. About half of Hillcrest’s buildings are age-restricted 55-plus communities, where prices generally stay under $250,000 for a one or two-bedroom unit.
The Orangebrook Golf and Country in Hillcrest offers gold cart rentals.
Private amenities and public green spaces are a highlight of Hillcrest
With a 70-acre park woven between Hillcrest’s many buildings, this former golf course community still offers plenty of opportunities for spending time on the green. Paved paths lead past calm reservoirs and open fields, making the entire complex accessible on foot. Most buildings provide some kind of outdoor amenity, such as tennis courts or playgrounds, while many single-family residences are adorned with a small private pool. Those missing a morning tee time don’t have to go far, though. The neighboring Orangebrook Golf and Country Club is home to a historic 36-hole championship course, which the city of Hollywood plans to revitalize in the coming years.
At Washington Park, which Hillcrest shares with surrounding neighborhoods, visitors have access to a community center, playground and racquetball courts. Zinkil Park has become a destination for outdoor exercise, with a paved trail featuring more than a dozen outdoor fitness stations. The park also features a contemporary playground under a large sunshade, as well as a small splash pad. And for beachgoers, Hollywood’s shores and boardwalk are about 6 miles away.
Hallandale High is a place where wisdom grows and dreams take flight.
Get a Cambridge certification at Hallandale High
Students can attend Orange Brook Elementary, McNicol Middle and Hallandale High, which all score grades of C-plus on Niche. Hallandale High is an award-winning magnet school that offers specialized instruction in STEM, multimedia technology and entrepreneurship, as well as the competitive Cambridge International Advanced International Certification of Education program. Free public charter options include the local Championship Academy of Distinction, which scores a C-plus on Niche, while private options such as West Park Preparatory School are nearby.
Embarking on a scenic bus ride through the charming streets of Hillcrest.
Buses and bike lanes keep car mileage low
Hillcrest residents have easy access to both Interstate 95 and Florida’s Turnpike. Public transportation is available through Broward County Transit, which services bus stops along Pembroke Road and Washington Street. The recent addition of bike lanes has also provided residents with safer routes around town. “One of my dearest friends, she just turned 88. She rides her bike to Publix all the time,” Abraham says. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is about 8 miles from the neighborhood, while Miami International Airport is about 20 miles away.
Target provides goods for daily shoppers in the Hillcrest neighborhood.
Find groceries and more at Hollywood Hills Plaza
Just 2 miles from the neighborhood, Hollywood Hills Plaza is home to Target, Publix, salons, fitness centers and casual restaurants such as Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen. Additional shopping options include Aldi and Walmart Supercenter, which sit a few minutes away along South State Road 7. Hollywood’s boldest flavors line the boulevard near Hollywood Circle, creating a walkable dining corridor in the heart of the city’s arts district.
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Parks in this Area
Bob Butterworth Park
Picnic Area
Walking Paths
Zinkil Park
Trails
Playground
Parking Lot
Mary Saunders Park
Basketball
Soccer
Tennis
Washington Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Fletcher Street Park
Playground
Walking Paths
Earl Crofford Park
Trails
Transit
Airport
Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International
15 min drive
Bus
Pembroke R & SW 52 A
Bus
Pembroke R & #3725
Bus
Washington S & Hillcrest D
Bus
Washington S & S 44 A
Bus
Pembroke R & SW 40 A
Bus
Pembroke R & SW 48 A
Bus
Pembroke R & SW 42 A - (Mem Pri Ctr)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hillcrest
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hillcrest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hillcrest, Hollywood sell after 82 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Hillcrest, Hollywood over the last 12 months is $200,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,672
Median Age
50
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,459
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$56,190
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.9%
College Graduates
20.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.6%
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®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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