Tam O Shanter Homes for Sale

Tam O Shanter is the name locals use for Tam O Shanter Villas, the community in North Lauderdale recorded under that name in local MLS listings. It is a community in Broward County, Florida. Listings are priced around $318,500, about $231 per square foot, averaging 118 days on market. The homes date to 1972 to 1974. One home is currently for sale. Pure Equity lists homes in Tam O Shanter and represents buyers. Commission is negotiable, and what we are paid is agreed with you in writing before you commit to anything.

Pure Equity Realty covers Tam O Shanter and the North Lauderdale area. We list for 1%, which includes photography, MLS syndication, and negotiation support. Buyers pay nothing for representation. For current market data, see Florida Realtors' market statistics.

Our MLS feed shows a single listing for Tam O Shanter North Lauderdale homes for sale as of October 2026. The median asking price is $370,000.

That is 19% above the North Lauderdale median of $310,000. On a per-foot basis, homes here ask about $268 per square foot, compared with $246 across North Lauderdale. So the median price buys roughly 1,400 square feet of living area. With so few listings, though, treat these figures as a snapshot rather than a trend.

Homes listed in Tam O Shanter date from 1972, so they are about 54 years old.

All of these homes predate Florida's 2002 statewide building code. So roof age, window protection and the wind mitigation report matter a great deal for insurance.

In addition, most Florida insurers ask for a four-point inspection on homes 30 years or older. It covers the roof, electrical, plumbing and HVAC. Updated systems usually make coverage easier to place.

Here is what the median Tam O Shanter price means in Florida closing terms. At $370,000, a 20% down payment comes to about $74,000, leaving a loan near $296,000.

Florida then taxes that loan twice. First, documentary stamp tax on the note runs 35 cents per $100, or about $1,035. Next, the intangible tax of 0.2% adds about $591. Buyers normally pay both at closing.

On the seller side, Florida deed stamps cost 70 cents per $100 of price. At the Tam O Shanter median, that is about $2,587.

Finally, owner-occupants should file for the Florida homestead exemption by March 1. It removes up to $50,000 of assessed value. After that, Save Our Homes caps yearly assessment increases at 3% or inflation, whichever is lower. To see what these numbers mean for your budget, get pre-approved before you tour.