Gardens at Pembroke Lakes in Pembroke Pines

Gardens at Pembroke Lakes Homes for Sale in Pembroke Pines, FL

Pembroke Pines · Broward County

An established condominium community in Pembroke Pines, attainable lake-area units in a convenient West Broward location.

Established condosAttainableConvenient West Broward
Live Market Pulse
50/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$270K
Median Price
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Supply
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Avg DOM
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Seller Leverage
$212/sf
Median $/Sqft
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1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Gardens at Pembroke Lakes is an established condominium community in Pembroke Pines, in the convenient West Broward corridor near I-75 and the Turnpike. Reported figures describe compact units roughly 980 to 1,225 square feet governed by a condominium association dating to the early 1980s. This is a condition-and-association buy: the read is to confirm the monthly condo dues, what they cover, the reserve and any pending assessment, and to comp within the building rather than against the wider city. The convenient location and attainable price point are the durable draw; condo financing and association health are the items to verify before you rely on them."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Gardens at Pembroke Lakes market snapshot (as of June 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $270K ($212 per sq ft), a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 1 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Gardens at Pembroke Lakes is an established condominium community in Pembroke Pines, Broward County, in the convenient West Broward area near I-75 and Florida's Turnpike. Reporting describes a condominium association established in the early 1980s.

The homes are condominium units, with reported sizes roughly in the 980 to 1,225 square foot range. This is an attainable, value-oriented pocket rather than a luxury or new-construction community; confirm the unit size, layout, and floor for a specific property.

As a condominium community, monthly dues fund the building, common areas, and reserves. Confirm the current dues, what they cover, the reserve position, and any pending special assessment for the specific unit before you rely on them.

The location offers convenient access to the Pembroke Lakes Mall, the Shops at Pembroke Gardens, I-75, and the Turnpike. Value turns on the unit's condition and the association's financial health; this guide reflects the community's general character, so confirm the specifics for a particular unit.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an attainable, established condominium in Pembroke Pines
  • Buyers who want a convenient West Broward location near I-75 and the Turnpike
  • Buyers comfortable confirming condo dues, reserves, and financing
  • Buyers who value a lower-maintenance, lock-and-leave residence

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a single-family home with a private yard
  • Buyers who want new construction or a gated luxury community
  • Buyers who cannot use condo financing or want no association
  • Buyers unwilling to confirm the association's reserve and assessment status

How Gardens at Pembroke Lakes is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
67Median days on marketdays
0 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
1Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from BeachesMLS, as of June 15, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Gardens at Pembroke Lakes listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Gardens at Pembroke Lakes buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Gardens at Pembroke Lakes

Live MLS inventory for Gardens at Pembroke Lakes. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

No homes are actively for sale in Gardens at Pembroke Lakes right now, so its recent closed sales are shown, as of 2026-06-15, priced high to low. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from BeachesMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Pembroke Lakes Mall~5 to 10 min · central Pembroke Pines
The Shops at Pembroke Gardens~5 to 10 min · dining and retail
Florida's Turnpike~5 to 10 min · approximate, varies with traffic
I-75~5 to 10 min · north-south interstate
Memorial Hospital Pembroke~10 to 15 min · healthcare
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL)~20 to 30 min · east

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Gardens at Pembroke Lakes (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Broward County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Gardens at Pembroke Lakes is served by Broward County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Gardens at Pembroke Lakes address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Gardens at Pembroke Lakes, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Gardens at Pembroke Lakes

Our read on what is being built around Gardens at Pembroke Lakes, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is steady demand for attainable, established condos in the convenient West Broward corridor, where the unit's condition and the association's financial health drive value. The watch items are condo dues, reserves, and Florida's tighter condominium rules.

Attainable, established condo stock

BullishAn attainable, established condominium pocket in a convenient location supports steady, value-oriented demand. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Attainable, established condo stock

Convenient West Broward location

BullishProximity to I-75, the Turnpike, the Pembroke Lakes Mall, and the Shops at Pembroke Gardens supports convenience and resale interest. impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Convenient West Broward location

Condo reserve and assessment scrutiny

NeutralFlorida's tightened condominium reserve and inspection rules make association health and any assessment the key item to verify per unit. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Condo reserve and assessment scrutiny

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Gardens at Pembroke Lakes, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. January 2024
    Regulation

    Florida condo reserve and inspection rules take full effect

    Reporting describes Florida's milestone inspection and full structural reserve study requirements for many condominium associations taking effect for the 2025 budget year, raising scrutiny of reserves and assessments statewide. Why it matters: For any established condo, the association's reserve study and assessment picture is now central to the buy; confirm it for the specific unit. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Gardens at Pembroke Lakes, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the condo dues and what they cover. Verify the current monthly dues, the inclusions, and any master or recreation fee for the specific unit.

2

Read the reserves and any assessment. Request the budget, reserve study, and minutes, and confirm whether a special assessment is pending under Florida's condo rules.

3

Verify condo financing. Confirm the building's approval status for conventional, FHA, or VA financing before you assume a loan type.

4

Comp within the community. Price against the closest comparable unit in Gardens at Pembroke Lakes, by floor and view, not a city-wide average.

5

Confirm the school zoning by address. Verify the exact assignment with Broward County Public Schools for the specific unit.

Best Buy
An updated, well-kept unit priced to comparable building sales, with dues and reserves confirmed.
Biggest Risk
A pending special assessment, an underfunded reserve, or a financing-restricted building.
Best Lot
Higher floors and lake or open views hold value over lower, interior units.
Smart Timing
Demand is steady for attainable, convenient condos; the association's health matters more than timing.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Gardens at Pembroke Lakes is an established condominium community in Pembroke Pines, Broward County, in the convenient West Broward area near I-75, Florida's Turnpike, the Pembroke Lakes Mall, and the Shops at Pembroke Gardens. Reporting describes a condominium association dating to the early 1980s and compact units roughly 980 to 1,225 square feet. This guide reflects the community's general character; value turns on the unit's condition and the association's financial health, so confirm the dues, the reserve study, any pending assessment, the financing status, flood considerations, and the school assignment by address for a specific unit before relying on them.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: original units
$270K to $270K

Older or unrenovated units, the more attainable way in. The cost to update and the dues drive value.

Lowest entry
Core: updated units
$270K to $270K

Renovated units with newer kitchens, baths, and flooring, the heart of the community. Condition sets where these land.

Most inventory
High: larger or view units
$270K to $270K

Larger, higher-floor, or lake-view units, the top of the local range. Move-in condition and the view drive the premium.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$270K to $270K
Entry: original units
Older or unrenovated units, the more attainable way in. The cost to update and the dues drive value.
$270K to $270K
Core: updated units
Renovated units with newer kitchens, baths, and flooring, the heart of the community. Condition sets where these land.
$270K to $270K
High: larger or view units
Larger, higher-floor, or lake-view units, the top of the local range. Move-in condition and the view drive the premium.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Pembroke Pines locationStrong
Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Gardens at Pembroke Lakes

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The convenient West Broward location and the attainable price are the draw. The deal is won or lost on the unit's condition and the association's reserves.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.8B- · Buy Score
Resale Strength6.8/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency8.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.6/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Gardens at Pembroke Lakes is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live BeachesMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live BeachesMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium

Fill = price per square foot; ring = by realized $/sqft per unit. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from BeachesMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Higher floors and lake or open views hold value best
  • The unit's condition is the biggest swing
  • Confirm dues, reserves, and any assessment
  • Verify the building's financing status
  • Comp within the building and confirm specifics

At Gardens at Pembroke Lakes the value drivers are the unit's condition, the floor and view, and the association's financial health, in an attainable, established Pembroke Pines condo. Higher floors and lake or open views hold value over lower, interior units. Confirm the dues, the reserve study, any pending assessment, and the building's financing status for the specific unit, and compare against the closest comparable unit rather than a city-wide average.

Gardens at Pembroke Lakes in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an attainable, established condominium in Pembroke Pines.
Strong onAffordability, a convenient West Broward location, and quick access to I-75, the Turnpike, and the malls.
WatchThe condo dues, reserves, and any special assessment, plus the building's financing status.
Not forBuyers who want a single-family home, a private yard, new construction, or no association.
The edgeAn updated, attainable condo in a convenient location is a durable value when the association checks out.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Established condominium community in Pembroke Pines
  • Convenient West Broward location near I-75 and the Turnpike
  • Confirm dues, reserves, and any assessment
  • Verify condo financing for the building
  • Condition and the association's health drive value

As a condominium community, Gardens at Pembroke Lakes is governed by a condominium association reported to date to the early 1980s. Confirm the current monthly dues, what they cover, and the reserve position for the specific unit, and budget for the upkeep of an established building.

Condo dues typically cover building exterior and common-area maintenance, master insurance, and reserves; confirm the exact inclusions, any recreation or master fee, and whether water or other utilities are included for the specific unit.

Confirm the community's amenities, such as any pool or common areas, for the specific building; the convenient central location and attainable price are the defining features rather than a large amenity club.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Gardens at Pembroke Lakes, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Gardens at Pembroke Lakes, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Gardens at Pembroke Lakes Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Gardens at Pembroke Lakes is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Months supply
n/a
Median list
$270,000
Median sold
$212
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
0/0/1
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33026 ZIP is $447,086, about 3.3% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: BeachesMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gardens at Pembroke Lakes a condominium community?
Yes. Reporting describes Gardens at Pembroke Lakes as a condominium community with a condominium association dating to the early 1980s. Confirm the unit type and association details for a specific property.
What are the condo dues at Gardens at Pembroke Lakes?
As a condominium community, monthly dues fund the building, common areas, and reserves. Confirm the current dues, the inclusions, and any pending assessment for the specific unit before buying.
What do the condo dues cover?
Typically the building exterior, common-area maintenance, master insurance, and reserves, and sometimes water or other utilities. Confirm the exact inclusions for a specific unit.
How big are the units?
Reported sizes run roughly 980 to 1,225 square feet. Confirm the exact size, layout, and floor for a specific unit.
Can I finance a unit here?
Often yes, but condo financing depends on the building's approval status for conventional, FHA, or VA loans. Confirm the building's status before assuming a loan type.
Is there a special assessment?
Under Florida's condominium reserve and inspection rules, confirm the reserve study, the budget, and any pending or recent special assessment for the specific unit.
What schools serve Gardens at Pembroke Lakes?
The community is part of Broward County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and changes periodically, so confirm the exact zoned schools for a specific unit with the district.
Is there a CDD fee?
Confirm whether any master, recreation, or special assessment applies to a specific unit as a matter of course.
Is Gardens at Pembroke Lakes affordable?
It is an attainable, value-oriented condominium community, though prices move with the market; confirm current pricing for a specific unit.
Is Gardens at Pembroke Lakes a good investment?
An attainable, established condominium in a convenient West Broward location supports steady demand, with value turning on the unit's condition and the association's financial health. This is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy here?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Because the unit's condition and the association's health drive value, having your own representation to read the building, the reserves, and the comps is the highest-leverage decision you make.
How is the commute and the location?
It is convenient West Broward, minutes to I-75, the Turnpike, the Pembroke Lakes Mall, and the Shops at Pembroke Gardens, with the airport a short drive east.
What is the area like?
It is an established, attainable condominium community in central Pembroke Pines, convenient to highways, shopping, dining, and healthcare.
You want an attainable, established condominium in Pembroke PinesExcellent fit
You want a convenient West Broward location near I-75 and the TurnpikeExcellent fit
You are comfortable confirming dues, reserves, and financingExcellent fit
You value a lower-maintenance, lock-and-leave residenceExcellent fit
You will comp within the building and confirm specificsExcellent fit
You want a single-family home with a private yardProbably not
You want new construction or a gated luxury communityProbably not
You cannot use condo financing or want no associationProbably not
You are unwilling to confirm reserves and any assessmentProbably not
You want resort-style amenities and a large lotProbably not

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