Playland Country Estates in Hollywood

Playland Country Estates Homes for Sale in Hollywood, FL

Hollywood · Broward County

An established, mid-century single-family neighborhood of roughly 458 homes in central Hollywood, convenient and value-oriented.

Mid-century homesCentral HollywoodEstablished
Live Market Pulse
75/100
Momentum
Seller's 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
$455K
Median Price
1.1mo
Supply
56days
Avg DOM
Strong
Seller Leverage
$378/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Playland Country Estates, also marketed as Playland Estates, is an established single-family neighborhood of roughly 458 homes in central Hollywood, with reporting tracing the community to 1959. It is a value-oriented, condition-and-lot buy in a convenient location near shops, schools, and transport. The read is to confirm any HOA status, read the home's condition closely on mid-century construction, and comp within the neighborhood. Central Hollywood's location in a high-demand county underpins steady demand for attainable single-family homes."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Playland Country Estates market snapshot (as of June 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $455K ($378 per sq ft), with homes averaging 56 days on market and 1.1 months of supply, a seller's market (limited data). Based on 21 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Playland Country Estates, also marketed as Playland Estates, is an established single-family neighborhood in central Hollywood, Broward County (ZIP 33021), of roughly 458 homes with reporting tracing the community to 1959.

Most homes feature open floor plans reported up to about 2,000 square feet, typically with a garage or carport, a spacious lawn, a patio, and in some cases a private pool. Confirm the exact size and layout for a specific property.

As a mid-century neighborhood, it may or may not have a mandatory HOA depending on the section; confirm the HOA status, any dues, and what they cover for a specific home, and budget for the upkeep of an older house.

Value here turns on the home's condition and the lot. An updated home and an original mid-century one can list differently for good reason; this guide reflects the community's general character, so confirm the details for a specific home.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an attainable, established single-family home in central Hollywood
  • Buyers who value a convenient location near shops, schools, and transport
  • Buyers comfortable confirming the HOA status and reading mid-century condition
  • Buyers who want a value-oriented home in a high-demand Broward city

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a gated luxury community or new construction
  • Buyers who want a large acreage lot or waterfront
  • Buyers who want resort-style amenities and a clubhouse
  • Buyers unwilling to budget updates on a mid-century home

How Playland Estates is performing right now

75/100
momentum
Seller's Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
1.1Months of supplytight
56Median days on marketdays
2 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand
21Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+11%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 Playland Estates 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 Playland Country Estates buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Playland Estates

Live MLS inventory for Playland Country Estates. 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.

Active and pending Playland Estates listings 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.

Interstate 95 (Hollywood Blvd or Sheridan)~5 to 10 min · north-south interstate
Florida's Turnpike (Hollywood Blvd)~5 to 10 min · west
Downtown Hollywood and the beach~15 to 20 min · east
Memorial Regional Hospital~5 to 10 min · Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Int'l (FLL)~15 to 20 min · northeast
Aventura and shopping~15 to 25 min · south

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
Playland Estates (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

Playland Estates 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 Playland Estates address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Playland Country Estates, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Playland Country Estates

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is durable demand for attainable, established single-family homes in central Hollywood, a convenient location in a high-demand county. The watch items are the HOA status, condition on mid-century construction, and insurance.

Established, attainable single-family neighborhood

BullishA large, established single-family neighborhood at an attainable price point supports steady, value-oriented demand. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Established, attainable single-family neighborhood

Convenient central Hollywood location

BullishProximity to I-95, the Turnpike, the beach, the hospital, and the airport underpins steady demand. impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Convenient central Hollywood location

Mid-century stock means condition varies

NeutralHomes dating to 1959 carry roofs and systems well past typical replacement windows; condition drives value. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Mid-century stock means condition varies

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 Playland Country Estates, 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. April 2025
    Market

    Broward single-family demand stays strong in 2025

    Local reporting noted strong single-family demand across Broward in 2025, with nearby Pembroke Pines sales up about 17 percent year over year and inventory among the lowest in the county. Why it matters: A tight Broward market supports steady resale for attainable single-family product, so condition and the lot drive where a home lands. 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 Playland Estates, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the HOA status. Verify whether a specific home has a mandatory HOA, any dues, and what they cover, since it varies by section.

2

Read the home's condition hard. On mid-century construction, confirm roof age, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical and budget for modernization.

3

Confirm flood status by address. Verify the flood zone and insurance picture for a specific lot in central Hollywood.

4

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

5

Comp within the neighborhood. Price against the closest Playland sale by condition and lot, not a city-wide average.

Best Buy
An updated home on a good lot priced to recent neighborhood comps, with the HOA status and flood zone confirmed.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting roof, systems, and modernization on a mid-century home.
Best Lot
Better lots and updated homes over dated, interior ones; condition is the swing.
Smart Timing
Broward demand is steady; condition and the lot matter 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

Playland Country Estates, also marketed as Playland Estates, is an established single-family neighborhood in central Hollywood, Broward County, of roughly 458 homes with reporting tracing the community to 1959. Most homes feature open floor plans reported up to about 2,000 square feet, typically with a garage or carport, a spacious lawn, a patio, and in some cases a private pool. This guide reflects the community's general character; value turns on the home's condition and the lot, so confirm the HOA status and any dues, the roof and systems, flood considerations, and the school assignment by address for a specific home 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 mid-century homes
$254K to $416K

Original or dated homes, the more attainable way in. The cost to update an older home drives value.

Lowest entry
Core: updated homes
$416K to $490K

Renovated homes with newer kitchens, baths, roofs, and systems, the heart of the neighborhood. Condition sets where these land.

Most inventory
High: larger updated pool homes
$490K to $500K

Larger fully updated homes, some with pools, the top of the local range. Move-in condition drives 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.

$254K to $416K
Entry: original mid-century homes
Original or dated homes, the more attainable way in. The cost to update an older home drives value.
$416K to $490K
Core: updated homes
Renovated homes with newer kitchens, baths, roofs, and systems, the heart of the neighborhood. Condition sets where these land.
$490K to $500K
High: larger updated pool homes
Larger fully updated homes, some with pools, the top of the local range. Move-in condition drives 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
Asking price per square foot
Renovated$473
Original$370
Median days on market
Renovated54
Original56

From current Playland Estates listings (renovated 2, original 2); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

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 Hollywood 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 Playland Estates

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 central location is the draw. The deal is won or lost on the condition, the lot, and confirming the HOA status.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.3B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.4/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency8.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.8/10

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 Playland Estates 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
  • Better lots and updated homes hold value best
  • Condition is the biggest swing on a mid-century home
  • Confirm the HOA status and any dues
  • Confirm the flood zone and insurance
  • Comp within the neighborhood and confirm specifics

At Playland Country Estates the value drivers are the home's condition and the lot, in an established mid-century single-family neighborhood. Updated homes hold value over original ones, and the cost to modernize a mid-century home is the swing. Confirm the HOA status, the roof, the systems, and the flood zone for a specific home, and compare against the closest Playland sale rather than a city-wide average.

Playland Estates in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an attainable, established single-family home in central Hollywood.
Strong onAffordability, a convenient central location, and quick access to I-95, the Turnpike, and the beach.
WatchThe HOA status and the condition of a mid-century home, plus flood and insurance.
Not forBuyers who want a gated luxury community, new construction, or resort-scale amenities.
The edgeAn attainable, established single-family home in central Hollywood holds value when the condition and lot check out.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Established single-family neighborhood of about 458 homes
  • Mid-century stock tracing to 1959
  • Confirm the HOA status for a specific home
  • Budget the upkeep of a mid-century home
  • Condition and the lot drive value

As a mid-century neighborhood, Playland Country Estates may or may not have a mandatory HOA depending on the section. Confirm the HOA status, any dues, and what they cover for a specific home, and budget for the upkeep of an older house.

If there is an HOA, confirm exactly what it covers; otherwise the trade-off is no dues with condition varying home to home. Recreation is public parks and city facilities nearby.

An established neighborhood without a large amenity club; the convenient central location is the defining feature rather than an amenity campus.

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 Playland Estates, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Playland Estates, 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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Playland Estates Market Scorecard

Seller's Market (limited data)

Playland Estates is currently a seller's market (limited data). About 1.1 months of supply, a median asking price of $489,500, and homes go under contract in about 56.5 days.

1.1
Months supply
$489,500
Median list
$455,450
Median sold
$378
Per sqft
56.5
Days on mkt
2/2/21
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33021 ZIP is $455,848, about 32.4% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

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

How many homes are in Playland Country Estates?
Reporting describes roughly 458 single-family homes in central Hollywood, with the community tracing to 1959.
When were the homes built?
Reporting traces the community to 1959, so the stock is mid-century; confirm the roof, systems, and any updates on a specific home.
Is Playland Country Estates the same as Playland Estates?
Yes. The neighborhood is marketed under both Playland Country Estates and Playland Estates in central Hollywood.
What kinds of homes are here?
Single-family homes with open floor plans reported up to about 2,000 square feet, often with a garage or carport, a patio, and in some cases a private pool.
Does Playland Country Estates have an HOA?
As a mid-century neighborhood it may or may not have a mandatory HOA depending on the section. Confirm the HOA status and any dues for a specific home before buying.
Is there a CDD fee?
Confirm whether any CDD or special assessment applies to a specific parcel as a matter of course; reporting centers on an established neighborhood rather than a CDD community.
What schools serve Playland Country Estates?
The neighborhood is part of Broward County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and changes periodically, so confirm the exact zoned schools for a specific home with the district.
How central is the location?
It sits in central Hollywood minutes from I-95 and the Turnpike, with downtown Hollywood, the beach, the hospital, and the airport a short drive.
Should I worry about home condition?
Read it closely. With mid-century construction, confirm the roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical and budget for modernization accordingly.
What is the median home price here?
It is a condition-driven market where the lot and the level of updating set the number. The right read is the comparable-sales analysis on a specific home rather than a single figure.
Is Playland Country Estates a good investment?
An attainable, established single-family neighborhood in central Hollywood in a high-demand county supports steady demand, with value turning on condition and the lot. 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 condition drives value, having your own representation to read the home and the comps is the highest-leverage decision you make.
What is the area like?
It is an established, attainable single-family neighborhood in central Hollywood, convenient to highways, the beach, the hospital, and the airport.
You want an attainable, established single-family home in central HollywoodExcellent fit
You value a convenient location near shops, schools, and transportExcellent fit
You are comfortable confirming the HOA status and reading mid-century conditionExcellent fit
You want a value-oriented home in a high-demand Broward cityExcellent fit
You will confirm the HOA status, flood zone, and conditionExcellent fit
You want a gated luxury community or new constructionProbably not
You want a large acreage lot or waterfrontProbably not
You want resort-style amenities and a clubhouseProbably not
You are unwilling to budget updates on a mid-century homeProbably not
You want a high-profile, name-recognition addressProbably not

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