Lauderdale West 3 Sec 83- Homes for Sale

Lauderdale West 3 Sec 83- is an age-restricted 55+ community in Plantation, Broward County, Florida, governed under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA). Homes are priced from $305,000 to $419,900. At least one resident per home must be 55 or older. Pure Equity lists homes in Lauderdale West 3 Sec 83- 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 Lauderdale West 3 Sec 83- and the Plantation 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 Lauderdale West 3 Sec 83- Plantation homes for sale as of September 2026. The median asking price is $328,000.

That is 14% below the Plantation median of $383,000. On a per-foot basis, homes here ask about $261 per square foot, roughly in line with the city at $273. So the median price buys roughly 1,250 square feet of living area. With so few listings, though, treat these figures as a snapshot rather than a trend.

Listings here have averaged 126 days on the market. That tracks the Plantation average of 107 days, so pricing and terms follow the wider city market.

Homes listed in Lauderdale West 3 Sec 83- date from 1976 to 1977. That puts them between 49 and 50 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 Lauderdale West 3 Sec 83- price means in Florida closing terms. At $328,000, a 20% down payment comes to about $66,000, leaving a loan near $262,000.

Florida then taxes that loan twice. First, documentary stamp tax on the note runs 35 cents per $100, or about $918. Next, the intangible tax of 0.2% adds about $525. Buyers normally pay both at closing.

On the seller side, Florida deed stamps cost 70 cents per $100 of price. At the Lauderdale West 3 Sec 83- median, that is about $2,296.

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.

Recent Lauderdale West 3 Sec 83- listings show assignments to Mirror Lake (elementary), Plantation (middle) and Plantation (high). However, boundaries can change each year, so confirm the assignment for a specific address with Broward County Public Schools.