Oakwood in Coral Springs

Oakwood Homes for Sale in Coral Springs, FL

Coral Springs · Broward County

A no-HOA, close-knit Coral Springs neighborhood of ranch homes backing to the river.

No HOARiver-backing lotsAward-winning neighborhood
Live Market Pulse
84/100
Momentum
Seller's Market
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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Built fromLive BeachesMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$739K
Median Price
0.9mo
Supply
61days
Avg DOM
Strong
Seller Leverage
$302/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Oakwood is one of Coral Springs' most beloved neighborhoods, a no-HOA enclave of contemporary and Spanish Mission ranch homes from 1979 to 1990 on lots up to half an acre, some backing to the Stranahan River. The read is character and community without an HOA: large manicured lots, a famously close-knit culture, river access for paddling and fishing, two parks, and B-rated schools, in a private, established setting. The buy turns on the lot (river-backing or larger), the home's condition, and the block."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Oakwood market snapshot (as of June 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $739K ($302 per sq ft), with homes averaging 61 days on market and 0.9 months of supply, a seller's market. Based on 13 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Oakwood is a neighborhood in Coral Springs (ZIP 33071), Broward County, made up of three main subdivisions (Oakwood, The Oaks, and Glenoaks), known for its absence of HOA requirements and a private neighborhood feel (Oakwood profiles).

Homes are primarily contemporary and Spanish Mission-inspired ranches built between 1979 and 1990, with some multi-story Spanish Mission dwellings, on manicured lots up to half an acre, with some properties backing to the Stranahan River for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing.

The neighborhood was voted the best in Coral Springs in a 2015 survey for its close-knit culture, with two parks (Whispering Oaks Park and Oakwood Park) offering lawns, playgrounds, and river access. It is served by Broward County Public Schools (Riverside Elementary, Ramblewood Middle, J.P. Taravella High).

Because there is no HOA, value rests on the lot (river-backing or larger), the home's condition and any updates, and the block. Confirm condition, permitting on any additions, insurability, and the school assignment before you offer.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a no-HOA Coral Springs home on a large lot with character
  • Buyers who value a close-knit neighborhood with parks and river access
  • Buyers open to a 1979 to 1990 ranch they can update

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich HOA community
  • Buyers who want new construction or a uniform streetscape
  • Buyers who want a waterfront, ocean-access lot

How Oakwood is performing right now

84/100
momentum
Seller's Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0.9Months of supplytight
61Median days on marketdays
5 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
13Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
-12%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 Oakwood 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 Oakwood buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Oakwood

Live MLS inventory for Oakwood. 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.

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The takeaway

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

University Drive / Sample Rd~5 to 10 min · shopping and dining, approximate
Sawgrass Expressway~5 to 10 min · north
Florida's Turnpike~10 to 15 min · east
Coral Springs Medical Center~5 to 10 min · nearby hospital
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Int'l (FLL)~35 to 45 min · southeast
Atlantic beaches (Deerfield / Pompano)~30 to 40 min · east to the coast

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
Oakwood (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

Oakwood 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 Oakwood address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Oakwood, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Oakwood

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a no-HOA, close-knit Coral Springs neighborhood of large-lot ranches, some river-backing, steadily updating its 1980s stock. The watch items are a home's condition and any rebuild, permitting, insurability, and the lot.

No-HOA neighborhood with large lots and river access

BullishA no-HOA enclave of large-lot ranches with parks and Stranahan River access supports durable demand and design freedom; condition varies by home. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

No-HOA neighborhood with large lots and river access

Award-winning, close-knit culture

BullishA neighborhood voted best in Coral Springs for its community feel supports steady demand; confirm the specific block and lot. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Award-winning, close-knit culture

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 Oakwood, 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. 1979 to 1990
    History

    No-HOA Coral Springs neighborhood of large-lot ranches

    Oakwood is a no-HOA Coral Springs neighborhood (Oakwood, The Oaks, Glenoaks) of contemporary and Spanish Mission ranches built 1979 to 1990 on lots up to half an acre, some backing to the Stranahan River, voted the best neighborhood in Coral Springs in 2015 (neighborhood profiles). Treat details as reported and confirm. Why it matters: No HOA, large lots, and river access are the value; read the block and a 1980s home's condition. 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 Oakwood, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the lot, since river-backing and larger lots hold value better, and confirm river access and any setback rules.

2

Read the home's condition, the roof, HVAC, and any updates, since the stock dates to 1979 to 1990.

3

Verify permitting on any additions or rebuilds and that prior work was closed out.

4

Check insurability, roof age and wind mitigation drive premiums on older homes.

5

Comp by lot and condition, not the neighborhood average, and confirm the school assignment by address.

Best Buy
An updated ranch on a large or river-backing lot, priced to condition, with a confirmed school assignment.
Biggest Risk
Underpricing a 1980s home's systems, or unpermitted prior work.
Best Lot
River-backing and larger lots hold value better than standard interior lots.
Smart Timing
Confirm condition, permitting, insurability, and the school assignment before you write.
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

Oakwood is a no-HOA Coral Springs neighborhood (33071) of three subdivisions (Oakwood, The Oaks, Glenoaks) of contemporary and Spanish Mission ranch homes built 1979 to 1990 on lots up to half an acre, some backing to the Stranahan River for paddling and fishing. It was voted the best neighborhood in Coral Springs in 2015 for its close-knit culture, with two parks and B-rated schools (Riverside Elementary, Ramblewood Middle, J.P. Taravella High). It is a non-HOA single-family neighborhood; verify the schools and any river-lot rules with the district and city.

The takeaway

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

Entry: original ranches needing updates
$417K to $696K

The lower end is original 1980s ranches needing updates. The no-HOA, large-lot character supports pricing; price the systems honestly before assuming a bargain.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated ranch homes
$696K to $775K

The core is updated ranch homes on large lots. Condition, the lot, and the block separate these more than square footage.

Most inventory
High: river-backing and fully renovated homes
$775K to $865K

The top end is river-backing lots and fully renovated homes. These trade on the lot, the river access, and the finish.

Strongest resale

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

$417K to $696K
Entry: original ranches needing updates
The lower end is original 1980s ranches needing updates. The no-HOA, large-lot character supports pricing; price the systems honestly before assuming a bargain.
$696K to $775K
Mid: updated ranch homes
The core is updated ranch homes on large lots. Condition, the lot, and the block separate these more than square footage.
$775K to $865K
High: river-backing and fully renovated homes
The top end is river-backing lots and fully renovated homes. These trade on the lot, the river access, and the finish.

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 Coral Springs 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 Oakwood

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 no-HOA freedom, the large lots, and the close-knit culture are priced into every Oakwood listing. The deal is won on the lot, the home's condition, and the block, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.2A- · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.4/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency8.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.4/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.2/10

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 Oakwood 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
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. 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
  • River-backing and larger lots hold value better than standard lots.
  • Condition and the block drive value as much as the lot here.
  • No HOA means design freedom on the lot.

In a no-HOA neighborhood like Oakwood, the lot and the condition set value. River-backing and larger lots hold value better than standard interior lots, and condition and the block do the rest. Compare a home against the closest sale in its own lot and condition tier, and verify permitting and schools before the finishes.

Oakwood in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a no-HOA Coral Springs home on a large lot with character and river access.
Strong onNo HOA, large manicured lots, river-backing options, parks, and a famously close-knit neighborhood.
WatchA 1980s home's roof and systems, permitting on additions, insurability, and the lot and block.
Not forBuyers who want a gated HOA community, new construction, or an ocean-access waterfront lot.
The edgeNo HOA plus large lots and river access is durable value, and condition and lot separate the homes.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • No HOA: your costs are upkeep and insurance, not dues.
  • Large lots up to half an acre, some river-backing.
  • Stock dates to 1979 to 1990; read the systems.
  • Verify permitting on additions and rebuilds.
  • Condition and lot drive value.

Oakwood is a no-HOA neighborhood, so there are generally no mandatory HOA dues. The real costs are the upkeep and insurance of a 1980s or updated home and standard taxes. Budget those rather than association fees.

There is no HOA and no association-funded common areas; the shared amenities are the public parks (Whispering Oaks Park and Oakwood Park) and Stranahan River access. Confirm what applies to a specific home.

There is no club; the appeal is the no-HOA freedom, the large lots, the parks, and river access for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Confirm river access and any rules for a river-backing lot.

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 Oakwood, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Oakwood, 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Oakwood?
In Coral Springs (ZIP 33071), Broward County, a no-HOA neighborhood of three subdivisions (Oakwood, The Oaks, Glenoaks) near University Drive and the Stranahan River.
Does Oakwood have an HOA?
No. Oakwood is known for its absence of HOA requirements, giving owners design freedom and a private neighborhood feel; budget for upkeep and insurance instead of dues.
What kinds of homes are in Oakwood?
Primarily contemporary and Spanish Mission-inspired ranches built between 1979 and 1990, with some multi-story Spanish Mission homes, on manicured lots up to half an acre.
Are there waterfront homes in Oakwood?
Some homes back to the Stranahan River, which is used for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Confirm river access and any rules for a river-backing lot.
What schools serve Oakwood?
It is served by Broward County Public Schools, including Riverside Elementary, Ramblewood Middle, and J.P. Taravella High. Assignment is by address and can change, so verify with the district.
What parks are in Oakwood?
Whispering Oaks Park and Oakwood Park, offering large lawns, playgrounds, and access to the Stranahan River.
Is Oakwood a good neighborhood?
It was voted the best neighborhood in Coral Springs in a 2015 survey for its close-knit culture, with residents known for a strong community feel.
What should I check before buying in Oakwood?
A 1980s home's roof and systems, permitting on any additions, insurability and wind mitigation, the lot (river-backing or larger), and the confirmed school assignment.
Is Oakwood a good investment?
A no-HOA neighborhood with large lots, river access, parks, and a strong community in Coral Springs supports durable demand, but value turns on the lot, condition, and the block. Run a condition and insurance read before deciding.
How far is Oakwood from the beach?
The Deerfield and Pompano beaches are roughly 30 to 40 minutes east; Coral Springs is an inland city. Times are approximate.
Is Oakwood gated?
No, it is a no-HOA, non-gated neighborhood with a private, established feel rather than gated amenities.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Oakwood?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. In a no-HOA neighborhood where the lot and condition drive value, having your own representation to read the home, the permits, and the comps is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want a no-HOA Coral Springs home on a large lot with characterExcellent fit
You value a close-knit neighborhood with parks and river accessExcellent fit
You are open to a 1979 to 1990 ranch you can updateExcellent fit
You want a gated, amenity-rich HOA communityProbably not
You want new construction or a uniform streetscapeProbably not
You want a waterfront, ocean-access lotProbably not

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