North Lauderdale

Less than 10 miles west of the oceanfront, North Lauderdale Estates offers convenience and competitive home prices in central Broward County. Local Realtor Brian Hernandez, with Re/Max First, says, “You’re in a great location close to the main road,” referring to U.S. Highway 441, which runs north and south less than a mile east. “This neighborhood is at a price point slightly lower than the surrounding county, so it’s desirable not just for its good location but for its prices, too, and the market reflects that. I’m getting calls almost every day about properties in and around here,” he adds. You’ll find a variety of homes here, from pastel, stucco-clad townhomes and condos with Mansard-style dramatic rooflines to Spanish and Mediterranean-inspired ranch-style homes with red tile roofs and covered arcade-style front stoops. These 1970s and ‘80s homes are closely spaced, with narrow, but neatly trimmed front lawns. Many are shaded by tall palm trees and some even feature semi-circular driveways. Hernandez says: “Most houses here list for between $350,000 and $450,000,” adding that sale prices tend to range between $300,000 and $480,000. For a typical 1970s ranch-style home, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and original fixtures and flooring throughout, you can expect to pay around $330,000. “Sometimes the homes with the covered front porches enclose them to create additional living spaces and those tend to be priced at a higher point, especially if they’ve had some more interior updates,” says Hernandez. North Lauderdale Estates students are served by schools in the Broward County Public Schools system. Youngsters between preschool and fifth grade go to North Lauderdale Elementary, tweens in Grades 6 through 8 go to Silver Lakes Middle and teens finish up their grade school careers at Coconut Creek High School. All three schools earned C grades from Niche in 2023. That same year, North Lauderdale Elementary earned a 5/10 GreatSchools Summary Rating. At Coconut Creek High, students have the opportunity to earn high school and college credits simultaneously through the school’s partnership program with Atlantic Technical College. With Highway 441 less than a mile east, North Lauderdale Estates offers easy access to the surrounding metro. But for your everyday essentials, like groceries, you don’t need to venture far. Head to the Cyprus Lakes Town Center shopping center off 441 less than a mile away. There, you’ll find everything from your local Publix to salons, dentists and banks, as well as popular chain restaurants like Burger King and Pizza Hut. In that same shopping center, on the end opposite Publix, visit Kingston Grill for a taste of authentic Jamaican cuisine. The eatery is known for its regular fish-fry Saturdays. Your local Aldi is also nearby, less than a quarter mile north of Kingston Grill, on the other side of 441. But for a breath of fresh air, and to gather as a community, residents don’t need to leave North Lauderdale Estates at all. Braeburn Park, with its basketball courts and classic, colorful playground, lies at the heart of the neighborhood within half a mile of most homes. The sunny, fully fenced park sprawls between the end of Oak Hill and Braeburn, overlooking the backyards of the homes along Salem. Less than a quarter-mile south down Interlachen from the park, the Champions Hall Park and Community Center offer even more space for folks to gather, with rooms available to rent for events.

Many homebuyers move to South Florida for the assurances that a homeowners association provides, such as age restrictions and no pet policies. But for a multigenerational family or residents with beloved four-legged friends, North Lauderdale Village is appealing. The established community offers a residential freedom that is becoming increasingly uncommon. “It’s hard to find a neighborhood without HOA restrictions,” says Allison Goodwin a Realtor with VantaSure Realty LLC who has sold homes in the neighborhood. “Families that fall outside HOA rules for one reason or another can have a hard time finding a community where they fit.” Ranch-style homes are prominent among the midcentury housing that dominates the walkable neighborhood. Standard features include attached garages or carports. Several homes feature large front yards, and some include pools in the backyard. Prices typically range from the low $300,000s to the low $500,000s. Townhouses range from the low $300,000s for an established property to the high $300,000s for a more contemporary Spanish-style dwelling. The prices are among the most affordable in the area, says Ivan Cejas, a real estate agent with Floridian Realty Corp. who has nearly two decades of experience in the industry. He adds that the neighborhood primarily attracts first-time homebuyers and younger families. The neighborhood is far enough inland that flooding is rarely an issue. However, the high risk of winds is especially prevalent during hurricane season, and insurance rates may reflect that. Of the learning institutions that serve the neighborhood’s youngest students, Morrow Elementary is a C-rated school by Niche that offers a special program in computer science, and Pinewood Elementary is a B-plus-rated school that offers fifth-graders the opportunity to develop leadership skills by joining the safety patrol. Silver Lakes Middle, also a C-rated school, offers a STEM magnet program for high achievers with three tracks: science, computer/business systems and engineering. At Coconut Creek High, a C-plus-rated school, students can earn a career and technical education certificate and gain college credits through a dual enrollment program in partnership with Atlantic Technical College. Residents have access to a variety of outdoor recreational options conveniently located nearby. With the neighborhood serving as the midpoint, the Cypress Creek Greenway, a popular path for walkers, runners and cyclists, stretches from the Sawgrass Trailhead on the edge of the Everglades to Fern Forest Nature Center, which features a nature trail and exhibit hall. Highland Park is the largest of the neighborhood’s green spaces, offering 4 acres of activities anchored by its soccer fields. Exercise stations are the featured amenity at Jaycee Park. Fishing and paddle boarding are the featured activities at nearby Hampton Pines Park. Pompano Beach on the Atlantic Ocean is about 10 miles directly east. Dining options have a decidedly international flavor, most notably the Caribbean-inspired businesses off Southwest 81st Street. The Best in Broward Bakery serves Haitian patties and freshly baked Haitian bread. Randy’s Takeout next door is all about authentic Jamaican delicacies such as oxtail. Deluxe Restaurant serves up Haitian specialties for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sedano’s Supermarket, the largest Hispanic grocery chain in the country, is located in a nearby shopping center that also features Krakus Polish Deli, a small market selling cured and smoked meats and European beers. A nearby Walmart Supercenter provides one-stop shopping. Getting in and out of the neighborhood is easy. “North Lauderdale Village is also centrally located,” Goodwin says. “You can hop on the Sawgrass Expressway or Florida’s Turnpike and get to most of South Florida within an hour.” Broward County Transit buses provide convenient commutes. It’s less than a 20-mile drive to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.