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| Detail | Meadowbrook Lakes |
|---|---|
| Location | Dania Beach, Broward County, FL |
| Community Type | 55+ age-restricted |
| Total Homes | 557 condominiums |
| Home Sizes | 935-1,200 sq ft |
| Bedrooms | 1-2 bedrooms, 1-2 bathrooms |
| Price Range | $170,000-$340,000 |
| Average Sale Price | ~$178,000 (median listing ~$244K) |
| Price Per Sq Ft | ~$171/sq ft |
| HOA Fee | $425-$593/month |
| HOA Covers | Insurance, ground maintenance, common areas, water, sewer, trash, amenities |
| Parking | Assigned parking spaces |
| Building Style | Mid-rise elevator buildings |
Location — Why Dania Beach Matters
Most Broward County 55+ communities cluster in Tamarac, Pembroke Pines, Coconut Creek, and Pompano Beach — all 8-15 miles from the coast. Meadowbrook Lakes is in Dania Beach, approximately 3 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. This makes it one of the closest 55+ communities to the beach in all of Broward County.
Practical proximity advantages: Dania Beach Pier is minutes away. Hollywood Broadwalk (2.5-mile oceanfront promenade) is a short drive or bike ride. Dania Pointe — a major shopping and dining destination — is within 2 miles. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is approximately 3 miles away, which is either a convenience (quick trips) or a noise consideration (flight paths) depending on your unit's position and the building's sound insulation.
For buyers who want the social structure of a 55+ community without giving up easy beach access, Meadowbrook Lakes occupies a geographic sweet spot that the inland communities cannot match.
The Community
Meadowbrook Lakes offers 557 condominiums in mid-rise elevator buildings arranged around scenic lake views. Most units feature open layouts with spacious master suites, walk-in closets, living and dining rooms, screened-in patios or balconies, and open kitchens. Many units have been renovated with impact windows, stainless steel appliances, ceramic or laminate flooring, and granite countertops.
Community amenities include a heated pool, clubhouse with kitchen and gathering space, BBQ and picnic areas, and social programming. The amenity package is more modest than the mega-communities (no theater, no golf, no shuttle service) but appropriate for a mid-size community where the primary draw is location and lake views rather than resort-scale facilities.
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Annual Cost Estimate at $240K Purchase Price
| Cost Category | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Property Tax (after homestead) | $3,770 | $314 |
| HOA Fee | $5,100-$7,116 | $425-$593 |
| Insurance (HO-6) | $1,500-$2,500 | $125-$208 |
| Maintenance Reserve | $500-$1,000 | $42-$83 |
| Total Annual Carry | $10,870-$14,386 | $906-$1,199 |
How Meadowbrook Lakes Compares
| Factor | Meadowbrook Lakes | Century Village PP | Leisureville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Dania Beach (3 mi to beach) | Pembroke Pines (12 mi to beach) | Pompano Beach (5 mi to beach) |
| Total Homes | 557 | 7,700 | 928 |
| Price Range | $170K-$340K | $80K-$350K | $80K-$385K |
| HOA/Mo | $425-$593 | $300-$1,000+ | $245-$700 |
| Home Types | Condos only | Condos only | SF + condos |
| Golf | No | No | Free 9-hole |
| Theater | No | 1,042 seats | No |
| Distance to FLL | ~3 miles | ~10 miles | ~13 miles |
Meadowbrook Lakes cannot compete with Century Village on amenity scale or with Leisureville on golf access. Its competitive advantage is singular: location. If proximity to the beach, the airport, and Dania Beach's emerging dining and shopping scene (Dania Pointe) matters more to you than a 1,000-seat theater, Meadowbrook Lakes delivers something the inland communities cannot.
What Buyers Should Verify
Airport noise. FLL is close. Some flight paths pass over or near the community. Visit the property at different times of day to assess noise levels from your specific unit. Upper-floor units may experience more aircraft noise than ground-floor units.
Building-specific HOA and reserves. The $425-$593/month HOA range indicates variation between buildings. Request the specific building's reserve study, insurance declaration, and 3-year fee history.
Flood zone status. Dania Beach's low elevation and coastal proximity mean some areas carry flood zone designations. Verify whether your building requires flood insurance and at what cost — this can add $500-$2,000+ per year to your carrying costs.
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