Southwest Ranches Real Estate

Southwest Ranches is located in southwest Broward County between Griffin Road to the north, Sheridan Street to the South, Flamingo Road to the east and SR 27 to the west. It is approximately 13 square miles and is home to over 7,000 residents. The Town is a rural environment, filled with grazing animals, nurseries, farms, exquisite and unique scenery, and an abundance of wildlife. The zoning in the town is almost entirely rural residential and agricultural, which requires that lots must be a minimum of a full one to two acres. They also have a growing amount of zoning for recreation and open space, which preserves land for residents' enjoyment.

Located 15 miles southwest of Fort Lauderdale, Southwest Ranches was incorporated in the year 2000 to avoid annexation by the City of Pembroke Pines and to preserve its semi-rural lifestyle. Because the area has many horse ranches and is located in the southwestern part of Broward County, residents chose "Southwest Ranches" over many other potential town names. The town includes the neighborhoods of Country Estates, Green Meadow, Ivanhoe Estates, Rolling Oaks and Sunshine Ranches and a fantastic equestrian park featuring riding areas, tot lot and shady spots perfect for taking a rest. There are some small farms and equestrian ranches. The town generally stops streetlights and sidewalks from being built, a big difference from the cities of Cooper City, Davie Pembroke Pines and Weston that surround it.

There is always something to do near Southwest Ranches. If you enjoy outdoors Flamingo Gardens, botanical gardens and wild life sanctuary is a must. It features a touch of history with 60 acres of lush gardens, showcasing rare exotic and native plants. Tour the citrus groves and the Wray Botanical Collection. Explore the "Free-Flight" Aviary, Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary and historic Wray Home. There are also 2 world class golf courses The Grand Palms Golf & Country Club and Rain Tree Golf Resort. Next door in Pembroke pines there are strip malls lining most main roads, local shopping centers with big-name anchors, and a the sprawling Pembroke Lakes Mall located on west Pines Boulevard featuring a Burdines, Dillard's, Sears, as well as JCPenney's. Enjoy a profusion of restaurants, serving nearly every possible taste and cuisine just minutes away.

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