Lauderdale West

Independent Assessment

Lauderdale West's core facts were independently confirmed: more than 1,000 attached and single-family residences on 286 acres, an age-restricted 55+ designation, and two clubhouses with pools, a fitness center, and other amenities. Some descriptions include a mid-rise condominium section alongside the single-family homes, but independent sourcing instead describes the community's non-single-family housing as attached villas (not condominiums) — a materially different ownership and structural-reserve profile, since attached villas typically do not carry the same shared-building master-insurance and SB 4-D exposure that true condominium buildings do. The villa description is treated as better supported, and the condo-section claim is flagged as unconfirmed pending direct verification.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want to compare single-family and attached-villa ownership within the same established 55+ community, in a centrally located, well-regarded Broward suburb, are the best fit for Lauderdale West. It particularly suits buyers who value Plantation's city services and central access to Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Davie, and Sunrise over the lower price points found further west or in the coastal Broward cluster.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Lauderdale West comprises more than 1,000 attached villa and single-family residences on 286 acres, developed in an established, resale-only community. No confirmed original developer or precise construction date range was found from a primary source. Attached villas are reported at roughly 900-1,250 square feet with one or two bedrooms; single-family homes are reported at roughly 1,018-2,250 square feet with two to four bedrooms and an attached one- or two-car garage.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

The average home price is reported around $356,595, positioning Lauderdale West above many of Broward's older condo-based 55+ communities and generally in line with, or somewhat below, newer single-family active-adult developments in the county. Buyers should request current comparable sales by home type from a local agent, since live MLS data was not pulled.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Lauderdale West is an established, resale-only community with no new-construction option; buyers should expect no builder warranty and should budget for a standard inspection, with particular attention to system age given some descriptions placing original construction in the 1960s-1970s.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Broward County real estate tax; buyers should confirm the current millage rate and assessed value directly with the Broward County Property Appraiser for the specific property. Buyers should also confirm directly whether any section of the community is legally structured as a condominium subject to Florida's SB 4-D structural reserve requirements, or whether all housing here is attached-villa/single-family with individual owner-held insurance, since nothing in the sources resolved that distinction.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Lauderdale West's 286-acre landscaped setting with water views gives it a more spacious, established feel than some of Broward's denser condo-based communities, with two clubhouses and pools distributing social activity across the property. The mix of attached villas and single-family homes allows residents to choose their preferred ownership and maintenance model while sharing the same amenities and location.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Lauderdale West is centered around 1141 Lauderdale West Drive in Plantation, a centrally located Broward County suburb between Fort Lauderdale and Sunrise. Specific drive times were not independently measured, but Plantation's central location generally offers shorter drives to Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Davie, and Sunrise than communities further west in Tamarac or Margate; buyers should confirm current travel times to specific destinations directly.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Lauderdale West is independently and consistently described as an age-restricted 55+ active adult community. Nothing in the sources reviewed included the recorded HOPA deed language or the current age-verification procedure; buyers should confirm current certification and occupancy-compliance requirements directly with the community association before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

As an established community with homes reported to date from the 1960s-1970s in some descriptions, buyers should expect aging major systems in homes that haven't been substantially renovated, regardless of home type. Nothing in the sources confirmed whether any section of the community is a true condominium (with the associated master-insurance and SB 4-D exposure) or entirely attached-villa/single-family; buyers should clarify this distinction for the specific home under consideration, since it materially affects ownership structure and cost.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Lauderdale West's combination of attached and single-family housing under one HOA is a similar structure to Holiday Springs in Margate and Kings Point's villa/coach-home offerings, though at a more central Plantation location and a materially higher average price point than either. Buyers weighing a Plantation address's city-services and location advantages against price should compare Lauderdale West directly against Four Seasons at Parkland (single-family only, new construction, much higher price) and against the county's condo-based communities further west.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available homes by type (villa vs. single-family), recent comparable sales, and the current HOA fee and ownership structure for the specific property.

Is Lauderdale West age-restricted?

Yes — it is consistently described as an age-restricted 55+ active adult community. Confirm current age-verification procedures directly with the community association.

Does Lauderdale West include condominiums?

Conflicting information was found. Independent sourcing describes the community's attached housing as villa-style rather than true condominiums, while some secondary research describes a condo section. Buyers should clarify the exact ownership structure for any specific home before purchasing, since it affects insurance and structural-reserve obligations.

What is the HOA fee?

No confirmed current fee schedule was found. Reported figures range from roughly $100/month for single-family sections to $300-$350/month for higher-maintenance sections; confirm the current fee directly with the association.

How large is Lauderdale West?

The community spans 286 acres with more than 1,000 attached and single-family residences.