Pembroke Pines, Florida
Pembroke Falls
A guard-gated, resort-style community in the heart of western Pembroke Pines.
- ZIPs 33027 & 33028
- 24-hour manned gate
- Clubhouse, resort pool, tennis
- Minutes to I-75 at Pines Blvd
By Ana Lopez, REALTOR® · Updated August 31, 2026
Quick answer
Pembroke Falls is a 24-hour guard-gated community of roughly 1,600 homes in western Pembroke Pines (ZIPs 33027–33028), built between 1996 and 2003 around a large central clubhouse with a resort pool, fitness center, tennis and basketball courts and a network of lakes. Its villages — Emerald Isles, Coral Bay, Grand Cypress, Sapphire Cove and others — hold mostly two-story single-family homes from about 2,000 to 4,500 square feet. Buyers pick Pembroke Falls for the amenities and the manned gate; Ana Lopez helps them understand its HOA and CDD structure before they commit.
What sets Pembroke Falls apart
Unlike neighborhoods that are simply gated, Pembroke Falls was built as a single resort-style community: one main entrance with a staffed guardhouse, a central clubhouse that functions as the social hub, and lakes threaded through nearly every village. The homes are relatively uniform in era — late 1990s to early 2000s — with tile roofs, two- and three-car garages and family-oriented floor plans. It sits just north of Pines Boulevard between Flamingo Road and I-75, so it is central to almost everything in Pembroke Pines while feeling removed from the traffic.
HOA, CDD and the real monthly cost
Pembroke Falls has a master association that funds the guardhouse, clubhouse, common areas and amenities, and it sits inside a Community Development District whose annual assessment appears on the tax bill. Together these are meaningfully higher than an ungated Pembroke Pines neighborhood, and buyers should compare the full monthly picture — mortgage, insurance, HOA and CDD — rather than the list price alone. Ana provides the current association budget, reserve status and the CDD assessment for any home under consideration.
Schools, shopping and commute
The community is zoned to Broward County Public Schools (confirm by address), and Pembroke Pines' charter schools are available through their lottery. Shopping and dining are minutes away along Pines Boulevard and at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens, and Memorial Hospital West is a short drive. I-75 is reachable via Pines Boulevard in a few minutes, which puts Fort Lauderdale and Miami roughly 30–40 minutes away outside peak hours.
Who tends to choose Pembroke Falls
Families who want a true amenity package — pool, gym, courts, activities — inside a manned gate; relocating professionals who value the predictability of a well-run master association; and buyers moving up from smaller homes elsewhere in Pembroke Pines or Miramar. Sellers here benefit from a recognizable community name and consistent buyer demand.
Thinking about Pembroke Falls?
Ana can walk you through current inventory, pricing trends and the trade-offs between neighboring communities.
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See all homes in Pembroke FallsFrequently asked questions
Is Pembroke Falls guard-gated 24 hours?
Yes. The main entrance has a staffed guardhouse around the clock, funded through the master association.
Does Pembroke Falls have a CDD?
Yes. The Community Development District assessment appears on the annual property tax bill; the remaining balance and yearly amount vary by lot, and Ana obtains the current figures before you make an offer.
What amenities are included?
A central clubhouse with a resort-style pool, fitness center, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds and lakes, all maintained by the master association.
What size are the homes in Pembroke Falls?
Mostly two-story single-family homes from roughly 2,000 to 4,500 square feet, built between 1996 and 2003, with two- or three-car garages.
By Ana Lopez, REALTOR® · Updated August 31, 2026