If you're 55+ and looking for low maintenance living in Pembroke Pines with resort style amenities, a free shuttle service, and an HOA that covers nearly everything, Colony Point is worth a serious look.

Built between 1979-1981, Colony Point is a gated, age restricted condo community sitting on 37 acres of tree lined, lakefront property in the heart of Pembroke Pines. It's not chasing luxury branding or Instagram aesthetics but it is delivering functional, affordable active adult living with amenities that rival communities charging twice as much.

This isn't a community where people buy and flip. People move here and stay. That tells you something.

Colony Point sits just off Pines Boulevard near the Pembroke Lakes Mall, putting you in the center of everything west Pembroke Pines has to offer. Memorial Hospital West is literally half a mile away. Publix, Walmart, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Fresh Market, and nearly every pharmacy you'd need are within a few minutes' drive.

The community itself is spread across six 5 story buildings with elevators, each holding 110 units, for a total of 662 condos (some sources say 742, either way, it's a substantial, established community). The buildings sit on beautifully maintained grounds surrounded on three sides by connecting lakes, with a jogging and walking path that loops the perimeter.

Inside the gates, you'll find assigned parking for residents, guest parking throughout, and a layout that feels suburban and peaceful without being isolated. It's quiet, but not empty. Orderly, but not sterile.

And if you don't want to drive? The community runs a free shuttle bus service three days a week to nearby shopping centers, grocery stores like Publix and Walmart, movie theaters, and the mall. For a 55+ community, that's a genuine quality of life feature and not a marketing gimmick.

Colony Point offers 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, and occasional 3 bedroom units ranging from approximately 680 sq ft to 1,187 sq ft. Floor plans are repeating models, so you generally know what you're getting. Most units feature:

Typical price range runs between $125K-$300K depending on size, floor, condition, and updates. Most active listings sit in the $140K-$220K range, making this one of the most affordable 55+ gated communities in Pembroke Pines.

Many units have been updated over the years: impact windows and doors, hurricane shutters, renovated kitchens with granite countertops and stainless appliances, updated flooring (tile, vinyl plank, or wood laminate), newer AC systems, tankless water heaters, and in unit washer/dryers. Corner units and top-floor penthouses command premium pricing due to extra windows, views, and no neighbors above.

What you won't get: Massive square footage or custom architecture. But what you will get is functional, easy to maintain living in a community where the HOA handles the heavy lifting.

Monthly HOA fees typically range from $650-$750/month depending on unit size and building. That sounds high until you break down what's included:

Translation: Your only monthly bills are electric, your mortgage (if you have one), and your personal contents insurance. Everything else is bundled. For someone downsizing or looking to simplify, that's a significant value.

The community also requires 20% down for conventional financing and a minimum 700 credit score in most cases. No leasing allowed. No pets. No one under 18. It's age restricted, and the HOA enforces it.

Colony Point isn't a sleepy retirement community where people disappear into their units and never come out. There's genuine activity here.

The clubhouse serves as the social hub, with a full calendar of events, activities, and clubs. Residents organize card games, billiards tournaments, movie nights in the theater (most Saturday nights), crafts and ceramics classes, and regular social gatherings. There's a library, multiple card rooms, and a multipurpose room for events.

Outside, the amenities are equally robust:

The grounds are meticulously maintained with seasonal flowers, manicured lawns, and mature trees. It's consistently mentioned as one of the most aesthetically attractive condo communities in the area, and that reputation holds up when you visit.

Colony Point has 24 hour manned gate security and roving patrol. It's not just a call box. There are actual people at the gate, and residents consistently mention feeling safe and secure.

Pembroke Pines as a city has lower crime rates than most similarly sized Florida cities, and Colony Point's gated setup adds another layer of control. The community is well lit, organized, and monitored.

The location also provides easy access to healthcare. Memorial Hospital West is half a mile away. Other nearby facilities include Florida Medical Center, Palmetto General Hospital, and multiple urgent care and specialty clinics. For a 55+ community, proximity to quality healthcare isn't optional, it's essential. Colony Point delivers.

This community makes sense for:

Who this is NOT for:

Let's say you're buying a 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit for $180,000 (middle of the current market range):

Purchase Price: $180,000
Down Payment (20%): $36,000
Loan Amount: $144,000
Interest Rate: 6.24% (current 30-year average)

Monthly Payment Breakdown:

Total Monthly Cost: $1,735-$1,810

No property taxes (covered in HOA via building insurance and reserves for the structure itself; you'd only pay minimal personal property taxes if applicable).
No water bill.
No cable/internet bill.
No exterior maintenance costs.

For under $2,000/month all in, you're living in a gated, lakefront, amenity rich community in Pembroke Pines with a free shuttle service and 24/7 security. That's hard to beat.

Colony Point consistently offers some of the lowest entry points for 55+ gated community living in Pembroke Pines. Comparable communities like Century Village, Hollybrook, and Park Place have similar amenities but often higher HOA fees or purchase prices.

Median listing price: $195K
Days on market: 95 days (recent average)
Price per sq ft: Approximately $180-$250 depending on condition and updates

Units with lake views, top floor locations, or recent renovations sell faster and command premium pricing. Ground floor corner units are popular for accessibility. First floor units with garden views are often the most affordable entry point.

Recent sales: 2BR/2BA units have sold between $160K-$270K depending on updates, views, and location within the community.

The Good:

What to Consider:

Building certification: Most buildings have passed their 40-year recertification inspections, which is critical in Florida. Verify this and check reserve fund levels before purchasing.

Colony Point isn't for buyers chasing modern luxury or brand new construction. It's for active adults who want a simple, affordable, maintenance free lifestyle in a secure, amenity rich community that actually functions the way it's supposed to.

If you're downsizing, retiring, or just tired of managing a house, Colony Point offers one of the best value propositions in Pembroke Pines' 55+ market. The free shuttle service alone sets it apart. Add in the lakefront setting, resort style amenities, and all inclusive HOA, and it's easy to see why people move here and stay for decades.