Single Family Homes in Plantation, FL Under $500,000: What Your Money Gets You
By Michele Noonan | Licensed Realtor | 22-Year Plantation & Hawks Landing Resident | Keller Williams
If you are searching for a single family home in Plantation, Florida under $500,000, the good news is that options exist. The honest news is that you need to know what to expect — because at this price point, Plantation looks very different from the gated luxury communities the city is best known for.
This guide is built from real MLS data covering closed sales from January 1, 2026 through June 29, 2026 — the first half of the year. No guesswork, no generalities — just an honest look at what has actually sold, what neighborhoods those homes were in, and what buyers at this price point are getting for their money. At this price point gated communities are rare; only one community (Sunset Cove) in this list is a gated community.
What the Market Looks Like Under $500,000 in Plantation — First Half of 2026
Based on MLS closed sales data from January 1, 2026 through June 29, 2026, here is what the numbers show:
- Total closed single family sales under $500,000: 35 homes
- Average sold price: $461,883
- Average days on market: 96 days
- Average square footage: 1,619 sq ft
- Highest sale: $500,000 — 9918 NW 2nd Court (Quatraine)
- Lowest sale: $359,000 — 9855 Fairway Cove Lane (Fairway Cove)
- Homes with a pool: 3 of 35 (9%) — extremely rare at this price point
- Waterfront homes: 4 of 35 (11%) — uncommon but not impossible
Days on Market — What the Data Tells Sellers
The days on market breakdown reveals a polarized market. Homes priced correctly moved fast. Homes priced too high sat for months:
- Sold in under 30 days: 14 homes (40%)
- Sold in 30–90 days: 7 homes (20%)
- Sold in over 90 days: 14 homes (40%)
With an average of 96 days on market, this price range is notably slower than higher price bands. The homes that moved quickly were priced sharply from day one. The homes that sat collected days on market and typically closed below asking.
The Neighborhoods Where Under $500,000 Buys a Single Family Home
1. Quatraine — The Most Active Neighborhood at This Price Point
HOA: Yes — approximately $125 to $138 per month. Includes community pool and common area maintenance.
Sales in first half of 2026: 11 homes | Average sold price: $476,364 | Average DOM: 110 days
Quatraine is by far the most active community for single family homes under $500,000 in Plantation. Located near Central Park, this well-established neighborhood offers solid homes in a convenient location. Homes here are typically 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built between 1987 and 1991, ranging from approximately 1,376 to 1,820 square feet.
Note: Quatraine appears in MLS records under two legal plat descriptions — Jacaranda Parcel 608 and Jacaranda Parcel 216. These are sections of the same Quatraine community.
Recent closed sales include:
- 9918 NW 2nd Court — $500,000 | 4 bed/2 bath | 1,820 sq ft (January 2026)
- 9900 NW 2nd Court — $498,000 | 3 bed/2 bath | 1,494 sq ft (April 2026)
- 9913 NW 2nd Court — $490,000 | 3 bed/2 bath | 1,516 sq ft (April 2026)
- 9831 NW 2nd Court — $440,000 | 3 bed/2 bath | 1,516 sq ft (March 2026)
- 9828 NW 2nd Street — $465,000 | 3 bed/2 bath | 1,500 sq ft (January 2026)
- 9834 NW 2nd Court — $437,000 | 3 bed/2 bath | 1,376 sq ft (February 2026)
- 875 NW 99th Avenue — $467,000 | 3 bed/2 bath | 1,494 sq ft (March 2026)
- 828 NW 99th Avenue — $480,000 | 3 bed/2 bath | 1,460 sq ft (April 2026)
- 805 NW 98th Avenue — $480,000 | 3 bed/2 bath | 1,390 sq ft (January 2026)
2. Breezeswept Park Estates — No HOA, Freedom to Personalize
HOA: None. No fees, no restrictions.
Sales in first half of 2026: 6 homes | Average sold price: $455,000 | Average DOM: 92 days
Breezeswept Park Estates is one of Plantation's largest neighborhoods, with 719 single family homes built primarily between 1959 and 1965. The absence of an HOA is a genuine selling point for buyers who want to personalize their home without approval processes or monthly fees.
Recent closed sales include:
- 4688 NW 1st Street — $475,000 | 4 bed/2 bath | 1,467 sq ft (May 2026)
- 151 NW 49th Avenue — $475,000 | 3 bed/2 bath | 1,514 sq ft (April 2026)
- 4827 NW 2nd Court — $450,000 | 3 bed/2 bath | 1,444 sq ft (June 2026)
- 4738 NW 5th Street — $450,000 | 3 bed/2 bath | 1,456 sq ft (February 2026)
- 4712 NW 1st Street — $405,000 | 3 bed/2 bath | 1,545 sq ft (March 2026)
3. Jacaranda Pointe — Gated, With Amenities
HOA: Yes — approximately $201 per month. Includes gated access, community pool, grounds maintenance, and trash removal.
Sales in first half of 2026: 3 homes | Average sold price: $435,000 | Average DOM: 117 days
Jacaranda Pointe is a gated single family community — one of the only gated options at this price point in Plantation. Homes are typically 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built around 1990, ranging from approximately 1,390 to 1,956 square feet.
Note: Jacaranda Pointe appears in MLS records as Jacaranda Parcel 218.
Recent closed sales includes:
- 9454 NW 8th Circle — $420,000 | 4 bed/2 bath | 1,956 sq ft (May 2026)
- 9576 NW 8th Circle — $465,000 | 4 bed/2 bath | 1,956 sq ft (June 2026)
4. Plantation Gardens — Mid-Century Character, Larger Lots
HOA: None.
Sales in first half of 2026: 3 homes | Average sold price: $453,333 | Average DOM: 28 days — fastest in this price range
Plantation Gardens is one of Plantation's original neighborhoods, with homes built as far back as 1956. These mid-century homes tend to be slightly larger than comparable Breezeswept properties and consistently moved faster than any other neighborhood in this price range.
Recent closed sales includes:
- 724 Garden Court — $450,000 | 3 bed/2 bath | 2,122 sq ft (January 2026)
- 5349 Balsam Terrace — $460,000 | 3 bed/2 bath | 1,982 sq ft (May 2026)
- 5333 Plantation Road — $450,000 | 3 bed/2 bath | 1,284 sq ft (May 2026)
5. Bayberry Village — Low HOA, Community Pool
HOA: Yes — low monthly fees (verify current amount with listing agent). Includes community pool.
Sales in first half of 2026: 2 homes | Average sold price: $465,000 | Average DOM: 76 days
Recent closed sales includes:
- 967 NW 89th Avenue — $480,000 | 3 bed/2 bath | 1,616 sq ft (March 2026)
- 8949 NW 9th Place — $450,000 | 3 bed/2 bath | 1,462 sq ft (June 2026)
Additional Neighborhoods That Appeared in This Price Range
- Happy Dale — No HOA | 2 sales | avg $469,950 | avg DOM 119 days
- Golf View Heights — No HOA | 4310 SW 9th Court — $420,000 | 3 bed/2 bath | 1,336 sq ft | Pool (March 2026)
- Sunset Cove — Built 1993 | 10160 NW 3rd Court — $475,000 | 3 bed/2 bath | 1,776 sq ft (May 2026)
- Melaleuca Isles — Waterfront community | 180 SW 125th Avenue — $500,000 | 3 bed/2 bath | 1,544 sq ft (April 2026)
- Bridgewater at Plantation — Built 1990 | 1145 NW 111th Avenue — $499,000 | 3 bed/2 bath | 1,608 sq ft (May 2026)
- Plantation Sunrise Heights — 6828 NW 13th Street — $443,000 | 4 bed/1 bath | 1,412 sq ft (March 2026)
- Riviera Isles — Built 2003 | 5012 SW 155 — $470,000 | 3 bed/2 bath | 2,003 sq ft (March 2026)
- Fairway Cove — 2,328 sq ft, waterfront, built 1996 | 9855 Fairway Cove Lane — $359,000 | 3 bed/2 bath (under contract)
What You Are NOT Getting Under $500,000 in Plantation
- No gated communities — In this list Sunset Cove is the only gated community.
- No pools in most cases — only 3 of 35 closed sales included a pool (9%)
- No waterfront in most cases — only 4 of 35 closed sales were waterfront (11%)
- Older homes — most were built between 1955 and 1992; budget for updates
- Smaller square footage — average of 1,619 sq ft across all closed sales
What This Data Means for Plantation Sellers & Homeowners
If you own a home in Plantation priced under $500,000, do not assume your competition is limited to your own subdivision. This report covers 35 closed sales spread across at least a dozen different communities in the first half of 2026 — Quatraine, Breezeswept Park Estates, Jacaranda Pointe, Plantation Gardens, Bayberry Village, and smaller pockets like Happy Dale and Golf View Heights — all pulling from the same pool of buyers in the same six-month window.
If your own neighborhood only produced one or two closed sales in that period, thin local inventory does not mean thin competition. It means your buyer is very likely cross-shopping your listing against a comparable home a few streets over in a different subdivision entirely — one they found just as easily on the MLS. A buyer looking under $500,000 in Plantation is not searching "Breezeswept Park Estates." They are searching a price range and a city, and every active listing in that range is on their list regardless of which sign is in the yard.
That is exactly why pricing your home against only the sales in your own community can be a costly mistake. Quatraine's 110-day average DOM tells a very different story than Plantation Gardens' 28-day average — even though both sit in the same price band. Knowing where your home really lands against that citywide competition, not just your immediate neighbors, is what determines whether it sells in the first 30 days or sits.
What This Data Means for Plantation Buyers
If you are shopping under $500,000 in Plantation, your biggest competition is in Quatraine. Eleven closed sales in six months makes it the most active entry-level community in the city — and nine of those eleven homes went under contract in under 30 days. That is not a slow market. If a well-priced home appears in Quatraine, it goes quickly.
Plantation Gardens is worth a very close look if you want speed on your side. Three closed sales, 28-day average DOM, and no HOA. Buyers who know this neighborhood move on it fast.
At this price point, pools and waterfront are rare. If either is a must-have, expect to compete hard for the few options that exist — or consider stretching your budget into the $500,000–$600,000 range where both become significantly more common.
Is Under $500,000 a Good Entry Into Plantation FL?
Yes — with the right expectations. Plantation's school zones, central Broward location, and overall quality of life make even its most affordable single family neighborhoods genuinely desirable. A 3 bed/2 bath home in Quatraine or Breezeswept Park Estates is not a compromise — it is a real home in a real city with strong long-term fundamentals.
The buyers who do best at this price point go in with clear eyes: they know they are buying an older home, they have a realistic renovation budget, and they understand that Plantation's underlying market will support their investment over time.
Thinking About Buying or Selling in Plantation?
Whether you are a buyer trying to find your way into this market or a homeowner in one of these neighborhoods wondering what your home is worth today — the data is clear and I am happy to walk you through it.
Michele Noonan is a South Florida listing specialist with over 20 years as a Hawks Landing resident and 22 years in Plantation. She serves homeowners in Hawks Landing, Isles at Weston, Plantation, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, and surrounding Broward County communities. Her finance-driven approach combines hyperlocal market expertise with strategic pricing and professional marketing to help sellers maximize their results at the closing table.
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