Flipping houses in Pembroke Pines: east-side ranches, 55+ condos and realistic flip math
Pembroke Pines has about 179,000 residents and a median home value near $517,000 in recent Census estimates. About 65% of homes are owner-occupied, about 59% are single-unit houses and vacancy is near 4%, so this is a stable, family-oriented market in southwest Broward County.
The city grew from east to west. The east side has 1960s and 1970s block homes that are classic flip stock, while the west side has newer homes from the 1990s and 2000s. Large age-restricted condo communities, including Century Village, add a separate market with its own association rules. This guide uses Census figures and local search data to compare ZIP codes and walks through flip math.
Pembroke Pines in numbers
Pembroke Pines has about 179,000 residents, a median home value near $517,000 and a median household income around $88,000 in recent Census estimates, with about 65% of homes owner-occupied, about 59% single-unit homes and vacancy near 4%.
Healthcare, education, retail and jobs across Broward and Miami-Dade support steady demand.
Families come for schools and parks, and retirees are drawn to the city's large 55+ communities.
East-side homes from the 1960s and 1970s often need roofs, windows, plumbing and full interior updates.
Florida rules on permits, contractor licensing and disclosures apply to every flip, and Broward adds strict wind standards.
- Use non-approved products
- Skip permit research
- Overestimate resale
- Use code-approved products
- Pull permit records
- Price from nearby updated sales
Florida resources
Listed and sold 25 properties and personally bought and sold four fix-and-flip properties, all generated from probate leads.
Carolynn Castillo
Realtor & Broker · eXp Realty
What Pembroke Pines buyers search for
Century Village Pembroke Pines draws about 5,400 searches a month, far more than homes for sale in Pembroke Pines at about 260. The 55+ condo market is a big part of local interest.
Local interest is steady
Pembroke Pines real estate draws about 320 searches a month.
Neighbors compete for buyers
Homes for sale in Davie draw about 320 searches a month, Cooper City about 260 and Miramar about 210.
Higher-end neighbors set a ceiling
Homes for sale in Weston draw about 110 searches a month.
- 1Century Village Pembroke PinesAbout 5,400
- 2Pembroke Pines real estateAbout 320
- 3Homes for sale Davie FLAbout 320
- 4Homes for sale Pembroke PinesAbout 260
- 5Homes for sale Cooper CityAbout 260
- 6Homes for sale Miramar FLAbout 210
- 7Homes for sale Weston FLAbout 110
- 8Pembroke Pines 55+ communitiesAbout 20
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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Pembroke Pines-area ZIP codes for flips
Recent Census estimates show Pembroke Pines-area medians from about $365,000 to about $620,000. Several ZIP codes carry a Hollywood mailing name.
West Pembroke Pines 33029 and 33028
Medians near $581,000 to $620,000, owner-occupancy near 78% to 90% and mostly single homes from the 1990s and 2000s.
Central 33027
A median near $433,000 and owner-occupancy near 78%, with a mix of homes and large 55+ condo communities.
East 33026 and 33024
Medians near $409,000 and owner-occupancy near 64% to 83%, with 1960s and 1970s block homes that are classic flip stock.
Southeast 33025
A median near $365,000 and owner-occupancy near 44%, with townhomes, condos and lower entry prices.
Nearby Southwest Ranches and Davie 33330 and 33331
Medians near $712,000 to $756,000, with larger lots and higher-end homes.
Nearby Weston 33332
A median near $909,000 and owner-occupancy near 87%, setting a high ceiling buyers compare against.
ZIP medians are recent Census estimates. Price every flip from recent sales of similar updated homes nearby. Values change from community to community, so pull recent sales close to the property before you make an offer.
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How to find flips in Pembroke Pines
- 1
Use targeted lead lists
Probate, long-time owner, absentee owner and preforeclosure lists help you reach owners before they list. Estate sales are common in east-side homes and 55+ communities.
- 2
Watch public records
Florida foreclosure filings, clerk sale lists and association lien filings show owners under pressure.
- 3
Build a local team
Line up a licensed contractor who knows Broward product approvals and an agent who knows both family and 55+ buyers.
Before you buy
- Search permit records
- Review condo or HOA documents
- Order a 4-point inspection
- Check roof age
- Pull recent updated sales
- Budget a cushion
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Real estate investor
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55+ condo rules, hurricane code and foreclosures in Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Pines has two very different flip markets. Know the rules for each before you make an offer. An original east-side ranch, a condo estate sale in a 55+ community and a west-side home in a foreclosure case each call for a different timeline, budget and exit plan.
55+ condo communities
Age-restricted communities require that most units have at least one older resident, and associations may approve buyers and limit rentals. Florida's newer condo inspection and reserve rules can lead to special assessments.
- Age rules
- Reserves
Review association documents, reserves and assessments before buying.
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. Association liens can also lead to foreclosure.
- Court process
- Association liens
Check for unpaid dues and liens.
East-side block homes
Homes from the 1960s and 1970s often have older roofs, cast-iron drains and single-pane windows. Updating these systems helps with insurance and resale.
Inspect systems before planning finishes.
Questions before buying a Pembroke Pines flip
- 1Is the property in a 55+ or condo community?
- 2What do reserves and assessments look like?
- 3How old is the roof?
- 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 Pembroke Pines flip
Start with the after-repair value and work backward. Code-approved products and insurance shape your budget on every single-family flip. 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 nearby.
Profit = After-repair value − Purchase, repairs, holding, insurance and selling costs
Aim for a margin that survives surprises.
About 9% of the resale price. A cast-iron drain replacement you missed could cut this sharply, so inspect before you buy.
Family layouts sell
Buyers want bedrooms, updated kitchens and usable yards.
Condos need extra review
Reserves and assessments can change the math.
Impact openings sell
Buyers and insurers value code-approved windows.
Speed protects profit
Every extra month adds financing and insurance cost.
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Flipping houses in Pembroke Pines: FAQ
Short answers for investors flipping in Pembroke Pines. Tap a question to open it.
QIs Pembroke Pines good for flips?Yes
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QWhat is the high-velocity hurricane zone?
QAre Florida foreclosures judicial?Yes
QWhere is the main flip stock?
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Pembroke Pines rewards flippers who update east-side homes well, review condo documents carefully and price from nearby updated sales.
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