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Cresthaven

Cresthaven

Suburban Neighborhood in Pompano Beach, Florida

Broward County 33064

$391,841 Average Value
$363 Average Price per Sq Ft
47 Homes For Sale

A popular coastal community since the 1950s

Cresthaven, a primarily residential neighborhood in northeastern Pompano Beach, got its start in the 1950s. Its original residents were retirees who inhabited the area during the winter in petite vacation homes, which would remain shuttered during the summers. But within a few decades, residents began staying in Florida year-round. Neighborhoods like Cresthaven have been reinventing themselves ever since. “The neighborhood is in transition,” says Real Estate Broker Eli Williams of Royal International Realty, who’s sold in greater Miami for a decade. “With property values up and the neighborhood being so close to the beach, many homeowners are rehabbing and selling or buying first and then rehabbing. In fact, homes that need work are selling the fastest.” Today, nearly 9,000 people occupy this collection of tropical homes just 1 mile west of the Atlantic Ocean.

The nearby Atlantic Ocean is one of many reasons residents love the Cresthaven neighborhood.
The nearby Atlantic Ocean is one of many reasons residents love the Cresthaven neighborhood.
Nearby Pompano Beach is a major draw for the locals of the Cresthaven neighborhood.
Nearby Pompano Beach is a major draw for the locals of the Cresthaven neighborhood.
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Minutes from the beach and other hotspots

The quickest way to the beach from Cresthaven is to drive across the 14th Street drawbridge to North Ocean Park. This 2-acre public space is open daily and features distant views of the historic Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse. With such proximity to the sand, Cresthaven itself doesn’t need many outdoor areas to help residents unwind and relax. However, Cresthaven Park covers over an acre at the neighborhood’s heart, within walking distance of many locals. Young visitors can run loose on the playground while athletes take to the basketball and sand volleyball courts. Immediately south of the neighborhood, the Pompano Beach Municipal Golf Course features 18 public holes, a driving range and an enclosed dog park. Many residents can quickly walk to the neighborhood’s AMC Theatres to catch the latest flick.

The Pompano Beach Pier is a short drive from Cresthaven neighborhood of Pompano Beach, FL.
The Pompano Beach Pier is a short drive from Cresthaven neighborhood of Pompano Beach, FL.
Cresthaven Park in Pompano Beach, FL has athletic courts and open green spaces.
Cresthaven Park in Pompano Beach, FL has athletic courts and open green spaces.
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From senior mobile homes to five-bedroom ramblers

Most Cresthaven homes are arranged on a dense, gridded network of palm-peppered, sidewalk-free streets. Two-bedroom bungalows were the most common houses in Cresthaven’s early days. However, many have been expanded into three- and four-bedroom ranch-style homes to accommodate whole families. “These houses have good bones,” Williams says. “I’ve seen entire homes gutted and redone with crown molding and wood floors — unheard of until recently.” Cresthaven is also home to Haven House Condominiums, occupying six apartment-style buildings along Sample Road to the north. Meanwhile, Havenwood offers senior living in a cluster of well-maintained mobile homes to the west. These start at around $50,000 for two-bedroom, 1,100-square-foot units. Condos tend to cost in the $100,000s and $200,000s. The average home value is about $380,000, for which homebuyers might find a two-bedroom, recently renovated rambler. Prices peak at around $600,000 for five-bedroom ranch-style homes nearing 2,000 square feet.

Condominiums are an affordable option in the Cresthaven neighborhood of Pompano Beach, FL.
Condominiums are an affordable option in the Cresthaven neighborhood of Pompano Beach, FL.
The Cresthaven neighborhood of Pompano Beach, FL offers affordable well-maintained mobile homes.
The Cresthaven neighborhood of Pompano Beach, FL offers affordable well-maintained mobile homes.
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All-day breakfasts and flowing mimosas

Shopping centers operate in all four corners of Cresthaven, featuring everything from big-name retailers to independent eateries. Grocery stores include Whole Foods Market to the southwest and Ideal Food Basket to the northeast. The neighborhood is also across the street from Publix, Lowe’s, T.J.Maxx and other household names. When they don’t feel like eating in, locals can visit The Hen and the Hog, a trendy breakfast, brunch and lunch spot. Its reclaimed wood tables and vintage lightbulbs set the stage for comforting Southern eats, including smoked meat platters and brisket benedict. The tasty mimosas also keep customers coming back. Another local restaurant, The Breakfast Club, has served the neighborhood since 1981 with pancakes, grits, home fries and more.

Whole Foods Market is a short drive for the residents of the Cresthaven neighborhood.
Whole Foods Market is a short drive for the residents of the Cresthaven neighborhood.
The Hen and the Hog in the Cresthaven neighborhood is a trendy breakfast, brunch and lunch spot.
The Hen and the Hog in the Cresthaven neighborhood is a trendy breakfast, brunch and lunch spot.
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Three public schools within 2 miles

The neighborhood shares its name with Cresthaven Elementary School, which operates in the southwest corner. This public school has a C-plus from Niche and accommodates about 500 students. After fifth grade, these students join over 1,100 peers at Crystal Lake Middle School. It also has a C-plus and sits just west of the neighborhood. Finally, older teens head north to Deerfield Beach High School, rated a B-minus. Over 2,300 students have access to Deerfield Beach High’s magnet programs, including a four-year International Baccalaureate curriculum. Further, Somerset Pines Academy, also rated a B-minus, is a tuition-free K-8 charter school in the neighborhood.

Cresthaven Elementary School has various educational programs for students to enroll in.
Cresthaven Elementary School has various educational programs for students to enroll in.
Crystal Lake Middle School in Pompano Beach, Florida is a PBIS model school winner.
Crystal Lake Middle School in Pompano Beach, Florida is a PBIS model school winner.
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A straight shot to downtown Fort Lauderdale

U.S. Route 1 runs alongside Cresthaven to the east, taking drivers down Florida’s entire east coast to the Keys. Interstate 95 is a significant East Coast highway less than a mile west of the neighborhood. Both roads offer trips to and from downtown Fort Lauderdale, typically 20 to 40 minutes during rush hour. Several bus stops appear along the four major roads flanking Cresthaven.

Interstate 95 is an easy way to get around town for the folks of the Cresthaven neighborhood.
Interstate 95 is an easy way to get around town for the folks of the Cresthaven neighborhood.
Getting around the Cresthaven neighborhood of Pompano Beach, FL is easy with the county bus.
Getting around the Cresthaven neighborhood of Pompano Beach, FL is easy with the county bus.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International

28 min drive

Bus

Us1 & NE 24 S

Bus

Us1 & NE 25 S

Bus

Copans R & NE 12 A

Bus

Sample R & NE 16 T

Bus

Copans R & NE 5 A

Bus

Copans R & NE 9 A

Bus

Sample R & NE 10 T - (Sample Plaza)

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Cresthaven US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$405,000
Median Single Family Price
$429,950
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$220,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$159,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$363
Number of Homes for Sale
47
Last 12 months Home Sales
107
Months of Supply
5.30
Median List Price
$435,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,997
Median Year Built
1961
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,250
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,015
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
853
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
654
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
266
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
7,922
Median Age
40
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$54,767
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$67,804

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
79.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
23.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8%
% Population in Labor Force
67.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
55''
Average Winter Low Temperature
61°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

38 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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