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Living in Margate
Margate is located about halfway between the larger cities of Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton. 55 plus communities in Margate offer a variety of amenities and features for active…
Margate is located about halfway between the larger cities of Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton. 55 plus communities in Margate offer a variety of amenities and features for active adults. There are also several nearby golf courses, casinos, and outdoor recreational options. With Fort Lauderdale only ten miles away residents have easy access to large city amenities, including a multitude of choices for dining, shopping, and relaxing.
Climate
Margate is in a tropical rainforest climate zone with hot and humid weather throughout most of the year. The area sees about 10 inches of rain per year, much of it falling during the month of August. Winter temperatures average from 63° to 73°. Summer in Margate is hot and humid with summer temperatures averaging 82° to 88° and 75% humidity.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Like many areas of Florida, Margate has a variety of beaches and seaside activities for active adults to enjoy. There are several other types of attractions nearby including:
Golfing
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- Oriole Golf Club
- Carolina Club Golf Course
- Eagle Lakes Golf Course
Outdoor spaces
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- Fern Forest Nature Center
- Lake Margate
- Cypress Greenway Bicycle Path
Attractions
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- Calypso Cove Aquatic Facility
- Butterfly World
- Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Cost of Living & Taxes
Florida is a popular retirement spot partially because of the state’s tax structure. Florida has no income tax, or estate tax. There is a 5.5% corporate income tax and property taxes can be high. There are several exemptions for seniors and low-income residents that can reduce the property tax burden. Property taxes and sales taxes vary by location, the property tax for Margate is 1.1% of assessed property fair market value. Greenacres sales tax is 7% which includes the 6% sales tax plus a 1% Broward County tax.
Health Care
There are three hospitals in the Margate area which are rated as high performing by U.S. News and World Reports. HCA Florida Northwest Hospital has 289 beds and has been recognized by Healthgrades with 15 different awards from Healthgrades. Broward Health Coral Springs has 250 beds and features over 50 medical specialties. HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital has 317 beds and has been recognized for the work in orthopedics and behavioral health care.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Margate, there are 2 large communities with over 1000 homes, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Margate has 83 homes, the largest has 1800 homes, and the average communities consists of 908 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Margate.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Margate stay on the market for around 277 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $197,206, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Paradise Gardens average around $346,819, while homes in Oriole Golf & Tennis Club average around $129,194.
11 communities near Margate
469 homes near Margate
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2 beds
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|735 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|930 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,156 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|930 sq ft
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|2 baths
|798 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,156 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,156 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,141 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|970 sq ft
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|2 baths
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,270 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|930 sq ft
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1 beds
|2 baths
|775 sq ft
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1 beds
|2 baths
|720 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,157 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,225 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|865 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,157 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|865 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,270 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,156 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,156 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|970 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|2 baths
|775 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|930 sq ft
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2 beds
|1 baths
|1,106 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,579 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|920 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,002 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,210 sq ft
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1 beds
|1 baths
|748 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,002 sq ft
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2 beds
|1 baths
|1,002 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,156 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,156 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|2 baths
|798 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,156 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,156 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|720 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,156 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Margate, there are 2 large communities with over 1000 homes, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Margate has 83 homes, the largest has 1800 homes, and the average communities consists of 908 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Margate.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Margate stay on the market for around 277 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $197,206, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Paradise Gardens average around $346,819, while homes in Oriole Golf & Tennis Club average around $129,194.
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