Flipping houses in Broward County, FL: city-by-city data, tax deeds and realistic flip math
Broward County has about 1.98 million residents and a median home value near $415,000 in recent Census estimates. About 64% of homes are owner-occupied, but only about 49% are single-unit houses, because condos and townhomes make up much of the county. Values and housing types vary sharply from one city to the next.
That variety is the key to flipping in Broward. A 1960s block home in Lauderhill, a family home in Miramar and a mid-century house in Plantation are different deals with different buyers. Countywide, every flip shares a few rules: strict hurricane building standards, a court-based foreclosure process and tax deed sales for long-unpaid taxes. This guide compares the cities and walks through the math.
Broward cities compared for flips
Recent Census estimates show big differences in value, owner-occupancy and housing type across Broward's cities.
Plantation and Coral Springs
Medians near $603,000 to $609,000 and owner-occupancy near 62% to 67%, with family neighborhoods and strong resale.
Fort Lauderdale and Davie
Medians near $538,000 to $579,000. Fort Lauderdale has canal homes and older neighborhoods; Davie has larger lots.
Miramar and Pembroke Pines
Medians near $517,000 to $520,000 and owner-occupancy near 65% to 67%, with vacancy as low as 1.4% in Miramar.
Hollywood and Sunrise
Medians near $394,000 to $475,000, with older block homes, villas and condos.
Pompano Beach and Lauderhill
Medians near $323,000 to $361,000 and only 30% to 39% single homes, with lower entry prices and many condos.
Countywide
A median near $415,000, owner-occupancy near 64% and vacancy near 13%, with seasonal owners near the coast.
City medians are recent Census estimates. Price every flip from recent sales of similar updated homes nearby. Values change from city to city and street to street, so pull recent sales close to the property before you make an offer.
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Realtor & Broker · eXp Realty
Broward County in numbers
Broward County has about 1.98 million residents, a median home value near $415,000 and a median household income around $78,000 in recent Census estimates, with about 64% of homes owner-occupied, about 49% single-unit homes and vacancy near 13%.
Tourism, Port Everglades, the airport, healthcare, education and finance support jobs across the county.
Eastern cities have older homes and more condos, while western cities have newer suburban homes.
Insurance costs have risen sharply in Florida, so roofs, openings and flood exposure affect what buyers can afford.
Florida rules on permits, contractor licensing and disclosures apply to every flip, and Broward adds strict wind standards.
- Use non-approved products
- Skip title review on tax deeds
- Overestimate resale
- Use code-approved products
- Review title carefully
- Price from nearby updated sales
Broward resources
Shannon Thompson
Investor · Joe Homebuyer of Atlanta
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How to find flips in Broward County
- 1
Use targeted lead lists
Probate, absentee owner, long-time owner and preforeclosure lists help you reach owners before they list. Seasonal owners are common in coastal cities.
- 2
Watch public records
Foreclosure filings, online clerk sales and tax deed auctions show owners and properties under pressure.
- 3
Build a local team
Line up a licensed contractor who knows Broward product approvals, a title company and agents who know each city.
Before you buy
- Confirm the city's rules
- Search permit and code records
- Order a 4-point inspection
- Run a full title search
- Pull recent updated sales
- Budget a cushion
See also off-market property in Broward County and probate leads in Broward County.
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What Broward County buyers and owners search for
The Broward County property appraiser draws about 49,500 searches a month. Among cities, homes for sale in Pompano Beach draw about 880 and Plantation about 210.
Foreclosures get attention
Broward County foreclosures draw about 210 searches a month.
Building safety is on owners' minds
Broward County 40-year recertification draws about 40 searches a month with high advertiser bids.
Tax deeds have a niche
Broward County tax deed sale draws about 40 searches a month.
- 1Broward County property appraiserAbout 49,500
- 2Homes for sale Pompano BeachAbout 880
- 3Broward County foreclosuresAbout 210
- 4Broward County permitsAbout 210
- 5Homes for sale Plantation FLAbout 210
- 6Homes for sale Broward CountyAbout 170
- 7Broward County 40-year recertificationAbout 40
- 8Broward County tax deed saleAbout 40
How flippers can use this data
Use local data to find and price deals:
Search volumes are approximate. Figures are recent monthly estimates and change over time. Use them to understand interest, not as exact counts.
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Anthony Coletti
Real estate investor
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Tax deeds, hurricane code and foreclosures in Broward
Broward flips share countywide rules. Know them before you make an offer or bid. A tax deed property with title questions, a long-held family home in Miramar and a condo estate sale in Pompano Beach each call for a different timeline, budget and exit plan.
Tax deed sales
In Florida, unpaid property taxes lead to tax certificates, and if they stay unpaid, the property can be sold at a tax deed auction. Title issues, liens and occupancy can complicate these purchases.
- Tax certificates
- Tax deed auctions
Get title advice before bidding.
Broward hurricane standards
Broward is in Florida's high-velocity hurricane zone, where windows, doors and roofing products generally need specific product approvals.
- Product approvals
- Impact windows
Price code-approved products into your budget from the start.
Judicial foreclosure
Florida mortgage foreclosures go through the courts and end in a clerk's sale, often held online. The process often takes many months.
- Court process
- Online sales
Reach owners early in the case.
Building safety and condos
Older buildings in Broward can need periodic safety inspections, and Florida's newer condo rules add inspection and reserve requirements for many taller buildings. Assessments can follow.
Review building and association records before buying condos.
Questions before buying a Broward flip
- 1Which city and what rules apply?
- 2Are there open permits or code cases?
- 3Are there tax certificates or liens?
- 4Are windows and doors impact-rated?
- 5Is there a foreclosure case?
- 6What do updated homes nearby sell for?
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Running the numbers on a Broward flip
Start with the after-repair value and work backward. Code-approved products and insurance shape every Broward budget. Get contractor bids and insurance quotes before you make an offer, and compare your after-repair value with at least three recent sales of similar updated homes in the same city.
Profit = After-repair value − Purchase, repairs, holding, insurance and selling costs
Aim for a margin that survives surprises.
About 6.6% of the resale price. An open permit or title problem could cut this sharply, so research records before you buy.
Each city differs
Price from sales in the same city and neighborhood.
Impact openings sell
Buyers and insurers value code-approved windows.
Tax deeds need care
Title and occupancy issues can delay resale.
Speed protects profit
Every extra month adds financing and insurance cost.
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Probate investor · Los Angeles
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Investor · nearly 20 years
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Phillip Warrick
Full-time investor since 2003
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Flipping houses in Broward County, FL: FAQ
Short answers for investors flipping in Broward County. Tap a question to open it.
QIs Broward good for flips?Yes
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QWhat is the high-velocity hurricane zone?
QAre Florida foreclosures judicial?Yes
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