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Neighborhood guide · Broward County
Pembroke Pines real estate guide: prices, pros & cons, risks
Suburban Broward with newer single-family homes, parks and well-regarded schools. More house and yard for the budget — a drive, not a walk, to the beach.
Living in Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Pines is one of Broward's largest suburban cities, stretching west toward the Everglades. Planned communities, lakes, parks such as C.B. Smith Park and plenty of shopping make it a practical, suburban choice. Neighbouring Cooper City and Miramar share the same relaxed, residential feel.
The Florida Turnpike and I-75 make commuting to Fort Lauderdale or Miami straightforward.
Pembroke Pines real estate
Single-family homes with private yards and pools are the core of the market, many in HOA communities built from the 1990s onward. Townhomes and villas offer a lower entry point.
What to check
HOA rules and fees, school zoning, roof age and insurance. Some communities restrict rentals or require approval of tenants — important if you're buying as an investment.
An honest look
Pembroke Pines: pros & cons
Pros
- More house and yard for the budget
- Newer suburban communities
- Parks and lakes
- Turnpike and I-75 access
Cons
- Car-dependent
- 25–35 minutes to the beach
- HOA rules can limit rentals
Price orientation
Townhomes ≈$350K–$550K; homes ≈$550K–$1.2M
Broad orientation only; current comps from the MLS on request.Fit by buying goal
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Rentals & taxes
Short-term rentals: Restricted — varies by building / HOA.
Property tax: ≈1.9–2.2% of taxable value. How it works →
Rules change — we verify city rules and building documents before you buy.Interactive map
Schools, amenities & flood zones
Toggle layers — FEMA and OpenStreetMap data load on demand. Always confirm a specific address on the official FEMA map.
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Official data sources
- Schools & ratings — GreatSchools ↗
- Walk Score, Transit & Bike Score ↗
- Crime map (official police data) ↗
- FEMA flood map by address ↗
- County property appraiser: taxes & sales ↗
In line with Fair Housing guidance, we don't publish our own safety opinions or describe who a neighborhood is “for” — we link to independent official sources.
PDF guide
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Pros and cons, price orientation, FEMA zones, rental rules and taxes — to compare offline.
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FAQ
Questions about Pembroke Pines
Parks, planned communities and access to well-regarded schools, with larger homes and yards than coastal cities at a similar budget.
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