Patricia Lewis
One Sotheby's Int'l Realty
(754) 354-5782
88 Total Sales
1 in Sunshine Ranches
$4,400,000 Price
Sunshine Ranches
Suburban Neighborhood in Southwest Ranches, Florida
Broward County 33330
Very few places in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area remain a well-kept secret. Sunshine Ranches is one of these rare places, an equestrian wonderland where residents enjoy privacy, quiet and beautiful natural surroundings. Rolling hills, towering palm trees, swaying sawgrass and neighbors traveling around by horseback are a part of everyday life in this suburban retreat. You’ll find ranch-style homes, gated communities made up of Mediterranean-style single-family homes and villas, modern contemporary estates, and sprawling Italianate-style mansions sitting on lots with plenty of acreage. Many of these larger homes include barns and stables to keep horses, intricate landscaping, lakes with fountains and fences that keep the outside world far away. The gated communities come with resort-style amenities like swimming pools and tennis courts, while large estates, villas and mansions almost always come with their own pools. Due to this variety of home styles and sizes, prices in the area range from $755,000 ranch-style homes all the way up to $47,000,000 mansions sitting in their own private communes.
Children in the area attend Hawkes Bluff Elementary School, with an overall Niche grade of B-plus. Next, kids attend Walter C. Young Middle School, which has a Niche grade of B-plus. Teenagers attend West Broward High School, which offers an AICE Cambridge curriculum and has an overall Niche grade of A. The school was ranked the number 11 best high school in Broward County. After school, kids and adults alike can head to the expansive Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park. This lushly landscaped 20-acre park provides a scenic setting for locals to ride their horses. There are 10 acres of trails for riding or hiking, surrounded by native plants and wildlife. Residents can also use the park’s equestrian practice ring, play at the farm-themed playground and the horseshoe court and contemplate the beauty of nature at the equestrian oasis. Beyond Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park, the neighborhood has dozens of farms, stables and horse training facilities.
There are also a few pocket parks in the area. Natalie’s Cove Park features a small playground, a swing set and a few park benches. Meanwhile, Palomino Park is another small park offering a playground, walking paths and a basketball court. Waterford Park has various sports facilities for the local athlete, including tennis courts, basketball courts, sand volleyball and an open green space perfect for games of frisbee or catch. Soccer and football games are played at Flamingo Road Park, with fields for both. Retail therapy is close at hand, with Weston Commons, Countryside Shoppes, the Shoppes of Cooper City, Flamingo Falls, Sheridan Shoppes and Regency Square all being nearby shopping centers. Locals grab their morning cup from Cubico Coffee and watch the big game over German pub dishes and beers at Wunderbar Sports Bar & Grill.
Quality groceries are found at the family-owned Southwest Ranches Farmers Market. Locals can buy pasture-raised and grass-fed meats, pasture-raised eggs and raw dairy products from local Amish farmers. Fresh fruit and cottage jams are on offer at Alegria Mango Farm. Other groceries can be found at the nearby Publix Supermarket. Those looking for an equestrian lifestyle amid nature will find it in Sunshine Ranches, where privacy meets prestige.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Patricia Lewis
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Cinthia Ane-McGreevy
Cinthia Ane-McGreevy
Ane' & Co.
(754) 238-5292
110 Total Sales
1 in Sunshine Ranches
$2,690,000 Price
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Kendra Campbell Borja
Kendra Campbell Borja
EXP Realty LLC
(813) 694-3981
29 Total Sales
1 in Sunshine Ranches
$3,495,000 Price
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Valerie Tutor
Valerie Tutor
Responds QuicklyKingfisher Real Estate Inc.
(239) 323-1620
65 Total Sales
2 in Sunshine Ranches
$2,500,000 Price Range
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Eli Varon
Eli Varon
Responds QuicklyOne Sotheby's Int'l Realty
(754) 714-5585
90 Total Sales
1 in Sunshine Ranches
$3,250,000 Price
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Livan Bec
Livan Bec
Responds QuicklyLifestyle International Realty
(786) 671-6058
244 Total Sales
1 in Sunshine Ranches
$1,950,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Pasadena Park
Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Flamingo Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
Waverly Park
Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park
Rock Creek Park
- Basketball
- Lake
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sunshine Ranches | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunshine Ranches, Southwest Ranches sell after 103 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Sunshine Ranches, Southwest Ranches over the last 12 months is $3,335,919, down 23% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$2,700,000
Median Single Family Price
$3,224,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$839
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Months of Supply
6.60
Median List Price
$3,449,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-15%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
479
Median Year Built
1980
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,893
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,723
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
99,752
Open Houses
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Saturday, Apr 2612 - 3pm
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Saturday, Apr 2612:30 - 3:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,744
Median Age
45
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$129,750
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$150,519
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.7%
College Graduates
57.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
63''
Average Winter Low Temperature
60°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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