Location: Spring Valley
Price: $874,999
Beds/Baths: 4 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms
Living Area: 3,1694 sq ft
HOA: $320 / quarter
Style: Single Family Home | One Story
Year Built: 1994
Key Features: Waterfront, Pool

Disclosure: This is not my listing. This analysis is for educational purposes to help buyers understand market value and property features in Pembroke Pines.

Most buyers searching in the upper $800s are looking at homes in the 2,000–2,400 square foot range. This one has 2,839 square feet of living area and still has a private pool, a lakefront lot, a 2 car garage, and a dedicated office or den on top of four bedrooms. That combination at this price point is genuinely uncommon in Pembroke Pines right now.

The MLS lists 3,169 square feet, but the tax roll puts the living area at 2,839, the difference being the garage, screened porch, and other non living space. This is a distinction worth understanding before you run any numbers. At 2,839 square feet of actual living area, the price per square foot is closer to $308. That's still competitive for a lakefront pool home in western Pembroke Pines, where comparable feature sets regularly push past $1M, but it's a more accurate picture than the MLS figure suggests. When you're comparing homes, always check the tax roll square footage alongside the listing.

The office/den is worth noting separately. In a 4 bedroom home, a dedicated fifth room, whether it's a home office, playroom, or guest space, changes how the floor plan actually lives day to day. Vaulted ceilings and an open concept layout add to that. This isn't a home that just looks big on paper.

That said, the listing is being sold as is. For a buyer, that's not necessarily a red flag but it's a signal to go into the inspection with clear eyes and understand exactly what you're taking on. Budget for that process accordingly.

What "lakefront" means here and what to check

The waterfront on this property is lake facing, which in western Pembroke Pines typically means a retention or community lake and not canal access. The practical benefit is the view: screened in pool, patio, water behind the home. That's a real quality of life upgrade that's hard to find at this price.

The roof and shutters matter more than you might think

The listing specifically calls out a newer roof and complete accordion hurricane shutters. In Broward County right now, those two items are not cosmetic, they're financial. Insurers discount meaningfully for homes with full opening protection, and a newer roof can be the difference between an insurable property and one that requires a surplus lines policy at double the cost. Ask for the roof documentation and the permit history. If those check out, factor the insurance savings into your monthly cost comparison.

Schools and HOA

Silver Palms Elementary and Walter C. Young Middle serve this address and both are worth researching if schools are part of your decision. The HOA comes in at $320 per quarter, or roughly $107 per month, which is notably low for a community that includes a pool and common area maintenance. That's a number that often surprises buyers who are used to seeing HOA fees two or three times that in comparable Pembroke Pines communities.

The full cost picture

At $874,999 with 5% down, you're financing approximately $831,249. At today's 30 year fixed rate of 6.81%, that's roughly $5,422/month in principal and interest before taxes, insurance, and HOA. The 2025 tax bill came in at $5,768 annually, or about $481/month. Add HOA at $107 and whatever insurance looks like and you have a clear picture of what this home actually costs each month. Run that number before you fall in love with the square footage.

As of this writing, this home hit the market five days ago. It's priced at a level that reflects the as is condition and leaves room for updates but the fundamentals are strong: size, lot, location, schools, and a low HOA. The job for a serious buyer is verifying what the listing doesn't spell out, and deciding whether the math works at full ask or with room to negotiate.

Stay safe,

Mike

Disclaimer: This analysis is for educational purposes only and does not constitute a formal appraisal, property recommendation, or guarantee of value. Property information is based on public records and listing data, which may contain inaccuracies. Prospective buyers should conduct their own due diligence, including professional inspections and independent market analysis.