California Club

It's a practical choice for buyers who want to be in Broward County near the coast without the high price tags of neighborhoods to the east. With a mix of waterfront and pool homes across communities like Hillcrest and Miramar Isles, there's variety at a reasonable cost. The median rent of $2,400/mo also makes it viable for investors.

Not by South Florida standards — the median list price is $277,500, and active listings range from $99,000 all the way up to $1,089,000. Only two homes on the market are priced above $1 million, so the vast majority of inventory sits in an accessible range for first-time and move-up buyers.

Expect to pay around $249 per square foot, with a median home size of about 1,320 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 137 homes sold at a median price of $260,000, giving you a solid read on real closing values versus asking prices.

There are 163 active listings and homes are taking a median of 59 days to sell, which gives buyers time and leverage. Sellers are getting about 95% of asking on average, so there's typically some negotiating room built into the process.

The median HOA runs about $700/mo, which is worth factoring into your monthly budget, especially in gated or waterfront communities. Property taxes are comparatively modest at a median of $3,085 per year — always confirm the exact figures for any specific home before making an offer.