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Buttonwood Hammocks

Buttonwood Hammocks

Suburban Neighborhood in Margate, Florida

Broward County 33063

$381,680 Average Value
$275 Average Price per Sq Ft
15 Homes For Sale

Housing variety in an advantageous location

In Buttonwood Hammocks, conveniently placed commercial amenities blend almost seamlessly with tranquil residential corridors befitting the neighborhood’s name. This enclave offers a diverse array of housing types, filled with a mixture of single-family homes, townhomes and condos. The housing stock here was primarily built in the late 20th century, distinguishing it from some other pockets of town. And the crime score here ranks just slightly above the national average, according to the CAP Index. “Newer inventory,” says Shane Frankovic, owner and operator of Sellstate Partners Realty. “It offers more in terms of less things that need to be done, any repairs. Nice amenities as well.”

Modern two-story homes are sprinkled throughout the Buttonwood Hammocks neighborhood.
Modern two-story homes are sprinkled throughout the Buttonwood Hammocks neighborhood.
Cozy villas are an affordable housing option in the Buttonwood Hammocks neighborhood.
Cozy villas are an affordable housing option in the Buttonwood Hammocks neighborhood.
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Find a fit in Buttonwood Hammocks

Hop from one tree-dotted residential corridor to another in Buttonwood Hammocks and one can find a completely different style of home. Here, condo complexes stand down the road from attached villa-style houses, which are down the road from traditional detached single-family homes. The single-family houses in the neighborhood come with floor plans averaging almost 1,500 square feet and townhomes average just over 1,500 square feet. “What it comes down to right now with how prices are going up is affordability, and that area helps out for that,” says local Realtor Matthew Hornaday of eXp Realty, who has lived in South Florida for a dozen years. “Families looking for a larger home and something still in budget, that’s an area some people shift to.” Price tags here usually span from the $200,000s to the $300,000s for a condo or townhome, to the $300,000s to $500,000s for a single-family house.

Modern condominiums are popular in the Buttonwood Hammocks neighborhood of Margate, FL.
Modern condominiums are popular in the Buttonwood Hammocks neighborhood of Margate, FL.
Simplistic living is a common theme in the Buttonwood Hammocks neighborhood of Margate, FL.
Simplistic living is a common theme in the Buttonwood Hammocks neighborhood of Margate, FL.
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Local schools are conveniently close

The Broward County Public Schools system covers students in Buttonwood Hammocks, a district with a B-plus overall grade on Niche and one that allows enrollees to apply for the schools of their choice. But campuses kids here are specifically assigned to based on address include the B-minus-rated Coconut Creek Elementary, which offers a before- and afterschool program. Students can then move on to the C-plus-rated Margate Middle, where they can explore a STEM magnet program with instruction in mechanical and civil engineering, and biomedical engineering and biomechanics. The C-plus-rated Coconut Creek High is next, which includes a technical academy with programs on topics like health sciences and manufacturing. West Broward Academy is another option in the neighborhood, a C-plus-rated, tuition-free charter school that includes kindergarten to eighth grade. WBA has a research-based curriculum that puts a premium on math and science.

Welcome to Coconut Creek Elementary School in Buttonwood Hammocks of Margate, FL.
Welcome to Coconut Creek Elementary School in Buttonwood Hammocks of Margate, FL.
Coconut Creek High School is a short drive from the Buttonwood Hammocks neighborhood.
Coconut Creek High School is a short drive from the Buttonwood Hammocks neighborhood.
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Transportation can be a relative breeze

U.S. Route 441/State Road 7 runs right by Buttonwood Hammocks, a thoroughfare locals can use to navigate the city and beyond. This stretch connects with State Road 814, which can take drivers to Interstate 95. Florida’s Turnpike lies just east of the neighborhood as well, another important artery in the area. “It’s closer to major highways, like the Turnpike,” Frankovic says of Buttonwood Hammocks. “It’s just an easy way to commute to work.”

Residents of the Buttonwood Hammocks neighborhood often use the Turnpike to get around the area.
Residents of the Buttonwood Hammocks neighborhood often use the Turnpike to get around the area.
The Buttonwood Hammocks neighborhood of Margate, FL has multiple areas to catch the city bus.
The Buttonwood Hammocks neighborhood of Margate, FL has multiple areas to catch the city bus.
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Community hub is part of this area

Buttonwood Hammocks is home to one of the city’s crown jewels, the 12-acre Margate Sports Complex. This space is a hub for youth baseball with its three diamonds, and it also offers a covered multipurpose field and a covered playground. “It’s definitely a draw,” Hornaday says. Locals can also enjoy indoor recreation in the form of bowling at AMF Margate Lanes or laser tag, trampoline and a ropes course at the 12,000-square-foot Off The Wall.

Head to AMF in Buttonwood Hammocks for a night of bowling fun.
Head to AMF in Buttonwood Hammocks for a night of bowling fun.
Take the kids to Off The Wall in the Buttonwood Hammocks neighborhood of Margate, FL.
Take the kids to Off The Wall in the Buttonwood Hammocks neighborhood of Margate, FL.
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Retail and restaurants orbit all around

Myriad commercial attractions surround the homes of Buttonwood Hammocks. The neighborhood's southeast corner features the Coconut Creek Plaza shopping center, which includes a Publix supermarket, a Big Lots and a location of the popular La Rural Mexican Grill, known in part for its burritos. The U.S. Route 441/State Road 7 stretch offers many more amenities, like Festival-Presidente Supermarket, whose produce section is well-liked, plus restaurants including Pearl of the Island Caribbean Cuisine, renowned for its Haitian food.

La Rural Mexican Grill is a favorite in the Buttonwood Hammocks neighborhood of Margate, FL.
La Rural Mexican Grill is a favorite in the Buttonwood Hammocks neighborhood of Margate, FL.
Affordable groceries are found at Publix in the Buttonwood Hammocks neighborhood of Margate, FL.
Affordable groceries are found at Publix in the Buttonwood Hammocks neighborhood of Margate, FL.
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A steady stream of programming

The City of Margate supports a wide range of community events over the course of the year. Multiple events happen right in the neighborhood at Margate Sports Complex, including the Springtime Egg Hunt in March and the Fall Festival in October, featuring everything from scarecrow building to a haunted house to pony rides. The sports complex hosts periodic movie in the park nights, too.

Buttonwood Hammocks is a small residential neighborhood in the city of Margate.
Buttonwood Hammocks is a small residential neighborhood in the city of Margate.
The Buttonwood Hammocks neighborhood has green spaces galore for outdoor activities.
The Buttonwood Hammocks neighborhood has green spaces galore for outdoor activities.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International

29 min drive

Bus

Copans Rd & Us 441 (E)

Bus

Coconut Creek Pkw & Us 441

Bus

Us 441 & Village Plaza

Bus

Coconut Creek Pkw & Lakeside D

Bus

Lyons R & Hammock B

Bus

Banks R & Ccnt Crk Pkw

Bus

Us 441 & Coconut Creek Pkwy

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Buttonwood Hammocks US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 7 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$335,000
Median Single Family Price
$547,500
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$250,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$275
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Months of Supply
6.20
Median List Price
$337,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
561
Median Year Built
1987
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,498
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,530
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,159
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,099
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
1,315
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,178

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,219
Median Age
43
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$58,934
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,200

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88%
College Graduates
27.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.7%
% Population in Labor Force
76.7%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
59''
Average Winter Low Temperature
59°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

41 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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