Silver Lakes vs Towngate
Two Broward communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Silver Lakes | Towngate |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $678K | $695K |
| Price per sq ft | $371 | $344 |
| Avg days on market | 74 days | 71 days |
| Months of supply | 3.3 mo | 2.3 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 84 | 53 |
The verdict
Towngate carries the higher median price — about 3% above Silver Lakes. Homes in Towngate sell faster (71 days on market vs 74). Towngate is the tighter market on inventory (2.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Silver Lakes | Towngate | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Broward County, FL | Other County County, FL |
| City / area | Pembroke Pines | Pembroke Pines |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 45 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 29 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Silver Lakes | Towngate | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 23 | 10 |
| Under contract | 17 | 10 |
| Asking prices today | $535K to $950K | $540K to $980K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Silver Lakes homes for sale · Towngate homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Silver Lakes | Towngate | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 21 | n/a |
| Built | 1998–2000 (median 1998) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 3,060 sq ft | n/a |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Silver Lakes | Towngate | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Silver Lakes | Silver Palms |
| Middle | Glades (Broward) | Walter C. Young |
| High school | Everglades | Charles W. Flanagan |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Silver Lakes is the lower entry point (median $678K vs $695K). Sellers get a faster sale in Towngate (71 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Towngate more expensive than Silver Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Towngate is $695,000 versus $678,000 in Silver Lakes, about 3% higher.
Are Silver Lakes and Towngate in the same county?
No. Silver Lakes is in Broward County and Towngate is in Other County County; property-tax rates, school districts and permitting differ between the two.
What high schools serve Silver Lakes and Towngate?
Listings in Silver Lakes most often report Everglades; listings in Towngate report Charles W. Flanagan. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Silver Lakes homes, photos & schools · Towngate homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.