Miramar Florida

Insights from a Local Real Estate Agent

By Michele Noonan | Miramar Realtor | Listing Specialist

Miramar is one of Broward County's largest and fastest-growing cities — a planned suburb that's grown from under 200 residents at incorporation to well over 130,000 today. As a Miramar real estate agent with more than two decades of experience in Broward County, I know how that growth has shaped pricing, inventory, and buyer demand across this city's neighborhoods. Whether you're buying, selling, or just trying to understand what makes Miramar different, here's what you need to know about Miramar: its neighborhoods, schools, and lifestyle, current market insights, and what it actually takes to sell here successfully.

Where is Miramar FL Located?

Miramar sits in southern Broward County, a suburb of the greater Miami metropolitan area. As of 2025, the city's population was estimated at 139,431, making it the fourth-largest city in Broward County and the sixth-largest in the Miami metro area.

Miramar borders Pembroke Pines to the east, Southwest Ranches and unincorporated Broward to the west, and Miami-Dade County to the south. I-75 and the Florida Turnpike both run through the city, giving residents strong access to both Broward and Miami-Dade job centers.

A Brief History of Miramar FL

Miramar was incorporated on May 26, 1955, founded by developer A.L. Mailman as a planned "bedroom community" for nearby Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Mailman named the city after the Miramar district of Havana, Cuba — "Miramar" translates to "look at the sea" — after a summer home he owned there.

Growth was slow at first: the city had fewer than 200 residents at incorporation. That changed dramatically over the following decades — Miramar grew from roughly 5,500 residents in 1960 to more than 122,000 by 2010, and it has continued growing since, driven largely by master-planned gated communities built from the 1990s onward.

What Makes Miramar FL Different

Scale and newer construction — Because so much of Miramar's growth happened from the 1990s through the 2010s, housing stock here skews notably newer than in older Broward cities like Fort Lauderdale or Plantation, with more master-planned gated communities built around consistent architectural standards.

Central location between two metros — Miramar's position between Fort Lauderdale and Miami gives residents genuine flexibility for commuting to either metro area, which is a significant draw for buyers who work across county lines.

Lakes and water features — Many of Miramar's largest communities are built around man-made lakes, giving a large share of the city's housing stock lake views as a standard feature rather than a premium add-on.

Diversity and growth — Miramar is one of the most demographically diverse cities in Broward County, and its continued population growth has kept new construction and resale activity both consistently active.

HOA Considerations

The overwhelming majority of residential communities in Miramar operate under an HOA, given how much of the city was built through master-planned development rather than organic growth. Guard-gated communities in West Miramar — including Riviera Isles, Monarch Lakes, and Silver Falls — carry HOA fees that fund 24/7 security, clubhouse amenities, and common area maintenance. Buyers should always confirm exactly what a given HOA fee covers, since amenity packages and security staffing vary significantly between communities even within the same part of the city.

Miramar's Neighborhoods

Miramar contains a wide range of gated residential communities, most concentrated in the western part of the city. These are the neighborhoods most relevant to buyers and sellers I work with.

Riviera Isles

Riviera Isles is widely considered one of Miramar's most desirable communities, featuring Mediterranean-style homes, lush landscaping, and resort-style amenities including swimming pools, tennis courts, and a clubhouse. The gated community consists of more than 1,300 homes surrounding 225-acre Lake Riviera, with many properties near Lake Sunset Falls as well. It's considered one of the best neighborhoods in Miramar for families, with A-rated school zones and family-oriented amenities.

Current Price Range: [To be added — provide current range or let me research it]

Silver Lakes

Silver Lakes is one of the largest residential developments in Broward County, made up of 39 gated and non-gated subdivisions totaling 5,626 homes, including sections like Sapphire Park and Pelican Cove. Built primarily between 1994 and 2006, homes range from 2 to 7 bedrooms and roughly 1,176 to 4,842 square feet. Amenities include a clubhouse, pool, sun deck, recreation center, European-style health spa, and lakeside walking trails. I have direct transaction experience in this community — see Market Insights below for specifics.

Current Price Range: $549,900 to $1,750,000

Sunset Lakes

Sunset Lakes is a master-planned, gated community in west Miramar spanning about 1,857 acres across 18 subdivisions, with roughly 1,800 to 2,200 homes. Architecture leans Mediterranean and Spanish Revival, with tiled roofs, arched entrances, and palm-lined streets. Amenities include a clubhouse, pool, spa, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, and walking trails, with easy I-75 access via Miramar Parkway. I have direct transaction experience in this community — see Market Insights below for specifics. Pricing across the community ranges from roughly $357,900 to $2,198,000.

Current Price Range: $357,900 to $2,198,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miramar, FL a good place to live?

Miramar is one of Broward County's fastest-growing and most demographically diverse cities, known for its master-planned gated communities, newer housing stock, and central location between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. It's a strong fit for buyers who want modern construction, lake views, and HOA-maintained communities.

What schools serve Miramar, FL?

Miramar is served by Broward County Public Schools, and the city is also home to well-regarded charter options including Somerset Academy Miramar. School zone assignments vary by specific neighborhood and should always be verified directly.

How far is Miramar from Miami and Fort Lauderdale?

Miramar's location gives it genuine flexibility for both metro areas — downtown Fort Lauderdale is roughly 25 to 30 minutes north, and downtown Miami is roughly 25 to 30 minutes south, depending on traffic and specific neighborhood.

What is the cost of living in Miramar, FL?

Cost of living in Miramar varies by neighborhood and community type, from townhomes in the $300,000s to gated single-family communities well above $1,000,000. Newer construction and HOA-maintained amenities are standard across most of the city's gated communities, which factors into monthly carrying costs beyond the mortgage itself.

Miramar Florida Market Insights

Miramar's market has stayed active through 2026, with home prices generally landing in the $525,000 to $575,000 range and homes typically selling within roughly 60 to 90 days depending on pricing and condition. Because so much of Miramar's housing stock sits inside master-planned gated communities, pricing here depends heavily on which specific community a home is in — HOA amenities, lake access, and construction era all move the number more than they would in an older, less planned city. That community-by-community knowledge is what actually determines whether a home is priced to sell or priced to sit.

Want to know what your own Miramar home is worth right now? Request a home valuation. And if you're comparing agents before deciding who to list with, my How to Choose a Real Estate Agent guide walks through exactly what to ask.

Thinking About Selling Your Miramar Home?

Miramar's gated communities each carry their own HOA structure, amenity package, and buyer pool, and pricing a home here correctly means understanding those distinctions. If you're considering selling, the right first step is understanding exactly where your home sits in today's market.

Request Your Miramar Home Valuation or call me directly: 954.882.8900

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