Sunrise, Florida
Sunrise
Attainable West Broward — lake-lined 1980s–2000s neighborhoods next to Sawgrass Mills, the arena and the Sawgrass Expressway.
- ZIPs 33313–33326
- Welleby, Springtree, Sawgrass Preserve
- Sawgrass Mills & arena district
- Sawgrass Expressway, I-595 and I-75
By Ana Lopez, REALTOR® · Updated September 2, 2026
Quick answer
Sunrise is a city of about 97,000 residents in west-central Broward (ZIP codes 33313–33326), best known regionally for Sawgrass Mills and the arena district. Its residential side is a mix of 1970s–80s neighborhoods east of University Drive, planned lake communities such as Welleby and Springtree in the middle, and newer gated pockets — Sawgrass Preserve, Sawgrass Pointe — toward the Sawgrass Expressway. Prices sit below Plantation and Weston for comparable homes, which is why Ana Lopez brings first-time buyers and value-focused families here.
How the city is laid out
East Sunrise, around Sunset Strip and Sunrise Boulevard, holds the original 1960s–70s homes and the large Sunrise Lakes condominium community. The center — Welleby, Springtree, Sunrise Golf Village — was built in the 1980s–90s around lakes and parks with a mix of single-family homes, townhomes and villas. West of Flamingo Road, near Sawgrass Mills, sit the newest gated communities and townhome developments, plus the city's Sawgrass Corporate Park employment center.
Homes, fees and what to check
Sunrise offers one of West Broward's widest price ranges: condos and villas at entry prices, 1980s single-family homes on lakes, and 2000s gated homes at the top. Many communities have HOAs with lake and common-area maintenance; condo associations here face the same reserve and inspection requirements as elsewhere in Florida, so budgets and financials matter. Roof age and window protection remain the biggest insurance drivers, and Ana confirms both before you fall in love with a floor plan.
Schools, amenities and commute
Broward County Public Schools serve the city (confirm zoning by address). Everyday amenities are unusually close — Sawgrass Mills, the arena, Welleby Park and the BB&T-era entertainment district — and the Sawgrass Expressway, I-595 and I-75 all touch the city, putting downtown Fort Lauderdale about 25 minutes away and Miami International Airport 40–50 depending on traffic.
Who tends to choose Sunrise
First-time buyers who want a house or townhome under West Broward's median; families who value lake and park settings at attainable prices; investors near the corporate park and Sawgrass Mills; and downsizers in the villa communities. Sellers benefit from strong entry-level demand, especially for updated homes with newer roofs.
Thinking about Sunrise?
Ana can walk you through current inventory, pricing trends and the trade-offs between neighboring communities.
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See all homes in SunriseFrequently asked questions
Is Sunrise more affordable than Plantation or Weston?
Generally yes for comparable homes — it is one of West Broward's more attainable cities, with condos and villas at the entry level and 1980s lake homes in the middle.
Which Sunrise communities are gated?
Newer pockets near Sawgrass Mills such as Sawgrass Preserve and Sawgrass Pointe, plus several townhome developments; most 1970s–80s neighborhoods are open.
What is Sunrise Lakes?
A large, established condominium community in east Sunrise; several of its phases are age-restricted (55+), so eligibility and association rules must be confirmed per building.
How is the commute from Sunrise?
The Sawgrass Expressway, I-595 and I-75 all serve the city, so most commutes to Fort Lauderdale run 25–30 minutes and to Miami 40–50 outside peak hours.
By Ana Lopez, REALTOR® · Updated September 2, 2026