Lauderdale West: A 55+ Community Guide for Plantation, Broward County
1,000+ homes, two clubhouses, an all-inclusive HOA — and a buyer approval bar worth knowing before you tour.
Lauderdale West is a well-established, active 55+ community in Plantation, Broward County, zip 33322, with 1,000+ homes built roughly 1968-1975 across several sections (2 Sec, 3 Sec, Sec 4, and a condo section). Amenities include two clubhouses, two heated pools with spas, a fitness center, sauna, card rooms, billiards, a library, ballroom, arts and crafts studio, three tennis courts, two bocce courts, six shuffleboard courts, and free courtesy bus service. The HOA covers cable/internet, lawn maintenance, roof repair/replacement, and exterior painting. Buyer approval requires 20% minimum down and a 720 credit score. Flexmls shows 57 closed sales in the trailing 12 months, $160,000-$431,000, median $310,000.
Lauderdale West comes up with 55+ buyers who want genuine community amenities and a low-maintenance HOA — but the association's buyer approval requirements are stricter than most, and worth knowing before you fall in love with a listing.
What does it cost to buy in Lauderdale West right now?
Over the trailing 12 months, 57 homes closed across Lauderdale West's sections, from $160,000 to $431,000, with a median of $310,000. This blends single-family homes, villas, and condos, which can differ meaningfully in price — ask which property type and section a listing belongs to before comparing prices.
MLS-verified: 57 closed sales in the trailing 12 months across single-family homes, villas, and condos, as of September 2026. Confirm current active inventory and comps, segmented by property type, through MLS before quoting a price to a client.
What should buyers know about HOA approval?
Lauderdale West's HOA requires a minimum 20% down payment and a 720 credit score for buyer approval — a notably strict bar for a non-country-club 55+ community, and one that can catch buyers off guard if they aren't prepared for it upfront. The HOA itself covers cable/internet, lawn maintenance, roof repair/replacement, and exterior painting, a genuinely comprehensive fee structure. Confirm the current monthly HOA amount directly with the association.
What amenities does the community offer?
Two clubhouses, two heated pools with spas, a fitness center, sauna, card rooms, a billiards room, a library, a ballroom, an arts and crafts studio, ping pong, three tennis courts, two bocce ball courts, six shuffleboard courts, and free courtesy bus service to shopping. This is an active 55+ community with organized clubs and resident activities.
Selling in Palm Beach or Miami-Dade before your move here?
Many buyers here have a current home to sell first, and we handle both ends of that move as one transaction.
What to verify before buying in Lauderdale West
Confirm which section and property type (single-family, villa, or condo) a listing belongs to, since pricing varies meaningfully across the community. Confirm the current monthly HOA fee directly with the association. And confirm your ability to meet the HOA's 20% down and 720 credit score approval requirement before writing an offer.
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Brian Wilder
The Wilder Real Estate Group
Palm Beach County Home For Sale
561-201-4717
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561-285-8809
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