Plantation, Florida
Plantation
Tree-lined, established and central — from half-acre Plantation Acres to gated Hawks Landing and walkable Midtown.
- ZIPs 33313–33325
- Plantation Acres, Jacaranda, Hawks Landing
- Midtown office & retail hub
- I-595 and Turnpike access
By Ana Lopez, REALTOR® · Updated September 2, 2026
Quick answer
Plantation is a mature city of about 95,000 residents in central Broward (ZIP codes 33313–33325), just west of Fort Lauderdale along Broward Boulevard and I-595. It pairs some of the county's most established residential neighborhoods — Plantation Acres' large lots, Jacaranda's golf-course homes, Plantation Isles' canals — with a major office and retail hub in Midtown and the Fashion Mall redevelopment. Ana Lopez points buyers to Plantation when they want mature landscaping, larger homes and a short drive to downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Neighborhood character
Plantation grew steadily from the 1950s onward, so its neighborhoods read like decades: Plantation Park and Central Park with mid-century ranches on generous lots; Plantation Isles with canal-front homes; Jacaranda and Jacaranda Lakes with 1970s–80s golf-course and lake homes; Plantation Acres with half-acre-plus estate lots and an equestrian feel in the west; and Hawks Landing, the guard-gated 1990s–2000s community around a country club. Mature oaks and banyans line the older streets — a look newer cities cannot buy.
Homes, lots and associations
Lot size is Plantation's calling card: quarter-acre lots are standard in most neighborhoods and half-acre-plus lots are common in the Acres. Many older sections have voluntary or no HOAs; Hawks Landing and several newer enclaves have master associations with gates and club components. Because much of the stock is 40–60 years old, roof age, plumbing (cast-iron drain lines in the oldest homes), electrical panels and window upgrades drive both insurance and negotiation — Ana builds these into every showing checklist.
Schools, work and commute
Broward County Public Schools serve the city (confirm zoning by address), and Plantation's Midtown corridor along Peters Road and University Drive hosts corporate campuses, healthcare and the Broward County offices — many residents work within the city. I-595 and the Turnpike are minutes away; downtown Fort Lauderdale is roughly 15–20 minutes, the Fort Lauderdale airport about 20, and Miami International Airport 40–50 depending on traffic.
Who tends to choose Plantation
Buyers who want a bigger lot and mature trees close to Fort Lauderdale; professionals working in Midtown or downtown; golfers and country-club buyers in Jacaranda and Hawks Landing; and renovators who value solid mid-century construction. Sellers of updated homes on large lots see consistent demand.
Thinking about Plantation?
Ana can walk you through current inventory, pricing trends and the trade-offs between neighboring communities.
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What is Plantation Acres?
The city's western estate district: half-acre to multi-acre lots, many with equestrian or agricultural uses, larger homes and a semi-rural feel minutes from I-595.
Do Plantation homes have HOAs?
Most older neighborhoods have voluntary or no associations; Hawks Landing and newer gated enclaves have master associations, and Jacaranda-area country-club communities may add club dues.
What should I inspect in an older Plantation home?
Roof age, drain lines (cast iron in the oldest homes), electrical panel, window protection and any unpermitted additions. Ana schedules the four-point and wind-mitigation inspections early because they drive insurance.
How far is Plantation from downtown Fort Lauderdale?
About 15–20 minutes via Broward Boulevard or I-595 outside peak hours — one of the shortest downtown commutes in West Broward.
By Ana Lopez, REALTOR® · Updated September 2, 2026