Oriole Golf & Tennis Club

Independent Assessment

Oriole Golf & Tennis Club is independently confirmed as a distinct community from Oriole Gardens: it has its own HOA website and centers on the on-site Oriole Golf Club course, while Oriole Gardens has no golf course and its own separate neighborhood associations. Total unit count is not fully settled — 781 units is the more frequently cited figure across independent sources (Redfin, 55places-style aggregators), while at least one source cites 864 units; 781 is treated as the primary figure, with the discrepancy flagged. Independent sources report HOA fees of $350-$550/month and buyer-screening requirements including a credit score in the 700s and a minimum income threshold.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want on-site golf and tennis access bundled into a relatively affordable HOA, without a separate club membership fee, and who qualify under the community's credit-score and income screening, are the best fit for Oriole Golf & Tennis Club. Its central Margate location near the Sawgrass Expressway also suits buyers who want quick access to Sunrise, Coral Springs, and greater Fort Lauderdale.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Oriole Golf & Tennis Club's condominiums were built beginning in the early-to-mid 1970s around the Oriole Golf Club course, which opened in 1971 as an 18-hole, par-72 layout. Units generally run 710-1,250 sq ft with 1-2 bedrooms and 1-2 bathrooms, with on-site carport parking. The original residential developer and a precise construction-completion date have not been independently confirmed from a primary source, and the total unit count (781 vs. 864 across sources) remains unreconciled.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Reported pricing runs roughly $80,000-$260,000, with condos starting in the low $100,000s per market commentary — positioning Oriole Golf & Tennis Club as a genuinely affordable entry point for buyers who specifically want on-site golf access, well below the entry price of larger golf-oriented communities like Palm Aire or Wynmoor Village. Buyers should pull current comparable sales for the specific building.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Oriole Golf & Tennis Club has been fully built out and resale-only for roughly five decades. There is no builder warranty, so a standard home inspection is essential, along with a request for the building's current reserve study and SIRS/milestone-inspection status, and confirmation of the community's current buyer-screening thresholds (credit score, income minimum) before making an offer.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Broward County and City of Margate real estate tax; buyers should confirm the current rate and assessed value directly with the Broward County Property Appraiser. Given the early-to-mid-1970s construction vintage, buyers should request the specific building's current SIRS status, most recent milestone/40-year inspection results, and 3-year HOA fee history, and get a current HO-6 insurance quote before making an offer.

Golf

The on-site Oriole Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 semi-private course open to the public that opened in 1971. Golf access for residents is bundled into the community's HOA-based lifestyle rather than requiring a separate country-club membership, though whether residents receive complimentary or discounted play versus standard public greens fees (reported around $60-$75 for a public tee time) has not been independently confirmed. Buyers who golf regularly should confirm the specific resident-access terms and current course-maintenance condition directly.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

With the golf course threading through the community, many units offer course views, and the clubhouse, pool, tennis, and golf combination gives Oriole Golf & Tennis Club a genuine country-club character at a notably lower price point than comparable golf communities elsewhere in Broward. The community's smaller scale (roughly 781 units) relative to Broward's mega-communities means less extensive organized social programming but a quieter, more intimate atmosphere.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Oriole Golf & Tennis Club sits in Margate (zip 33063) near the Sawgrass Expressway, providing quick access to Sunrise, Coral Springs, and Fort Lauderdale; Sawgrass Mills is roughly 10 minutes away. It is inland, roughly 25 minutes or more from the Atlantic coast.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Oriole Golf & Tennis Club is consistently and independently reported as an age-restricted 55+ community, with at least one resident per household required to be 55 or older. The recorded HOPA deed language and the specific occupancy-verification process were not independently found. Buyers should confirm current HOPA certification and occupancy compliance directly with the HOA before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Oriole Golf & Tennis Club is a pet-free community, a firm dealbreaker for pet owners. Buildings date to the early-to-mid 1970s, so SB 4-D milestone-inspection and SIRS reserve-funding requirements apply, and buyers should request current documentation rather than assume compliance. Rental restrictions (no leasing until after two years of ownership, with additional restrictions) limit flexibility for buyers considering the unit as an investment property. Golf course condition and maintenance quality should be assessed directly rather than assumed from marketing materials.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Oriole Golf & Tennis Club's closest comparison is its neighbor Oriole Gardens — similar Margate location and era, but Oriole Golf & Tennis Club includes on-site golf and tennis while Oriole Gardens does not, and the two are separately governed with different unit counts and HOA fees. Relative to Broward's other golf-oriented condo communities like Palm Aire in Pompano Beach or Wynmoor Village in Coconut Creek, Oriole Golf & Tennis Club offers meaningfully lower entry pricing in exchange for a smaller clubhouse and less extensive social programming.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available units, recent comparable sales, and confirm the community's current buyer-screening requirements and building-specific reserve status.

Is Oriole Golf & Tennis Club the same as Oriole Gardens?

No — they are adjacent but separate communities in Margate with different HOAs, unit counts, and amenities. Oriole Golf & Tennis Club includes an on-site golf course and tennis courts; Oriole Gardens does not.

Is Oriole Golf & Tennis Club age-restricted?

Yes — it is consistently reported as an age-restricted 55+ community. The recorded HOPA deed language was not independently pulled, so buyers should confirm current certification with the HOA.

Are pets allowed?

No — Oriole Golf & Tennis Club is reported as a pet-free community.

What are the buyer requirements?

Reported requirements include a minimum credit score of 725 and a minimum annual income of roughly $40,000, plus a restriction on leasing units until after two years of ownership. Confirm current thresholds directly with the association.