Eagle Trace: Coral Springs' Gated Golf Paradise (Where Even the Course Skips the Palm Trees)
If you're hunting for a spot in Coral Springs that feels like a private resort but doesn't come with a country-club price tag, welcome to Eagle Trace. This isn't your average subdivision — it's a lush, guard-gated community where 903 homes sprawl across seven charming neighborhoods, all wrapped around one of South Florida's most legendary golf courses. Built in 1983, it turned former swampland (yep, the kind with gators lurking nearby) into rolling fairways, sparkling lakes, and that “I can't believe I live here” vibe. Think Mediterranean-style estates, contemporary townhomes, and plenty of spots where your backyard view beats any postcard.
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Median Price
$775,000
Homes
903
Est.
1983
County
Broward
The Star of the Show: Eagle Trace Golf Club — PGA History on Your Doorstep
At the heart of everything? The Eagle Trace Golf Club (formerly a TPC course). This Arthur Hills masterpiece opened in 1983 as the very first member club in the PGA Tour's Tournament Players Club network. Par 72, stretching a solid 7,042 yards from the tips, with six sets of tees that'll humble your ego or let you feel like a champ — your call. It hosted the Honda Classic nine times (1984–1991 and again in '96), so yeah, legends have teed off right where you'll be practicing your swing.
What makes it extra special (and a little cheeky for Florida)? No palm trees on the course. Zero. Nada. It's got that Scottish-links-meets-Florida flair instead — think island greens that'll make your heart race, greens guarded by wooden bulkheads, and wind straight off the Everglades that turns a simple approach shot into an adventure. One year Greg Norman even called the setup “Mickey Mouse” after a brutal wind day. (Hey, if it's tough enough for the Shark, it's perfect for your Saturday morning foursome.)
The clubhouse is that classic colonial beauty with post-round dining, and the club still hosts the Champions Tour Q-School finals every other year. Pro shop, practice facilities, the works. Golf not your thing? No sweat — the views alone are worth the HOA fee.
Homes That'll Make You Want to Brag (and Never Leave)
Homes here range from cozy single-family gems to sprawling estates with pools and three-car garages. Most sit on generous lots with killer golf-course or water views, so your morning coffee comes with a free show of egrets, herons, and the occasional golf cart parade. Mediterranean roofs, big lanais, and that effortless Florida flow — many built in the '80s and '90s but updated to feel brand new.
Prices? You'll find solid options starting in the mid-$400Ks up to well over $2 million, depending on how fancy you want to go. (Pro tip: That median around $775–$825K gets you resort living without the resort mortgage.)
Eagle Trace Market Report: Last 6 Months (Oct 2025 – Feb 2026)
The real estate scene here is holding steady like a well-played approach shot — solid demand, a mix of single-family stunners and townhome gems, and prices that still feel like a steal compared to the rest of South Florida's glitzier spots. Homes are moving in about 94 days on average, the market's “somewhat competitive,” and that championship golf course view keeps buyers hooked.
Quick Market Stats · Oct 2025 – Feb 2026
Homes Sold
18
Median Sale Price
$773,000
Average Sale Price
$847,000
Price Range
$350K – $1.4M
Price Per Sq Ft
$269 – $335
Avg Days on Market
~94 days
Median prices dipped ~10% from last year, but inventory's tight and those premium golf/lake-view homes are still commanding strong numbers. Not a buyer's bonanza, but definitely not a bidding-war nightmare either.
Recent Sales That Closed (Last 6 Months)
$1.40M
7-bed estate
$1.255M
4-bed/5-bath golf-view
$1.20M
6-bed stunner
$1.17M
5-bed/5-bath beauty
$1.00M
5-bed family home
$885K
4-bed sweet spot
$855K
5-bed move-in ready
$820K
4-bed w/ updates
$775K
Everyday winner
$750K
Solid single-family
$425K
Townhome
$350K
Townhome entry point
Price Distribution · Where Most Buyers Land
Tax Break Paradise: How Much You Could Pocket Moving Here
Florida's “no state income tax” magic combined with Broward County property taxes that are way friendlier than what you're probably fleeing. We're talking real money back in your pocket every year — enough to fund a lifetime of clubhouse lunches and new golf clubs.
Property Tax on the Same ~$800K House
New Jersey
~$17,600/yr
2.2% effective rate
New York
~$12,000/yr
1.4–1.6% rate
Florida (Broward)
~$7,800/yr
~0.98% + homestead
State Income Tax Savings
NY State Tax
Up to 10.9%
NJ State Tax
Up to 10.75%
Florida Tax
0%
Fun Math for a Typical Eagle Trace Buyer:
- Property tax savings: $4K–$10K/year
- Income tax relief ($200K+ household): $10K–$25K/year
- Total annual “welcome to Florida” bonus: $15K–$35K
- Over 5 years? That's $75K–$175K you keep instead of handing to the taxman.
Enough to cover a few years of HOA fees, golf club dues, and still have cash left for that new driver you've been eyeing. Joke's on the old state: here you're paying less in taxes while living on a former TPC golf course with pickleball, tennis, and zero palm-tree-lined fairways. It's like the universe finally gave you a mulligan on your tax bill.
Community Life: Way More Than Just Golf
Eagle Trace isn't just for golfers (though they'll feel right at home). The social committee keeps the calendar packed and there's genuinely something for everyone — the kind of place where neighbors actually know each other.
5 Har-Tru Tennis Courts
Lighted for night owls who want to hit after the kids are in bed.
Pickleball Courts
Stay busy year-round. Fastest-growing sport meets the fastest-selling neighborhood.
Basketball & Playground
Friendly rivalries for the adults, energy-burning for the kids. Everybody wins.
Community Events
BBQs, outdoor movie nights with ice cream trucks, holiday parties, book clubs, and Fantastic Fridays gift-card giveaways.
And yes, there's a vintage fire truck rolling through with Paw Patrol characters during the holidays. Because why wouldn't there be?
Location Perks: Convenient Without the Chaos
Tucked east of the Sawgrass Expressway and just north of Atlantic Boulevard, you're minutes from everywhere. Quick hop to Fort Lauderdale beaches, Miami nightlife, or Palm Beach shopping. Top-rated Coral Springs schools are nearby (some kids can even walk), plus parks, dining, and that small-town Florida feel with big-city access.
- ✦Fort Lauderdale beaches: ~25 minutes east
- ✦Miami: ~40 minutes south via Turnpike
- ✦Palm Beach: ~45 minutes north
- ✦Sawgrass Expressway: Right there — commuting is a breeze
- ✦Schools: Top-rated Coral Springs public and charter schools within minutes
Why Eagle Trace Feels Like Home (With a Side of Humor)
This is where you come for the championship golf, stay for the pickleball tournaments and neighborly BBQs, and never leave because the views never get old. Whether you're chasing birdies on the course or just chasing the kids around the playground, life here is light, fun, and a little legendary. (And if your golf game is more “fore-gettable” than pro-level, don't worry — nobody's keeping score except the clubhouse bartender.)
Why Buy in Eagle Trace?
- ✦Championship TPC golf course designed by Arthur Hills — PGA Tour history literally in your backyard
- ✦Guard-gated community with 903 homes across seven neighborhoods — private but not pretentious
- ✦Median around $775K gets you resort-level living with golf-course or lake views
- ✦Five Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball, basketball, playground, and a packed social calendar
- ✦Top-rated Coral Springs schools within minutes — some walkable
- ✦No state income tax plus Broward County property taxes that beat NJ/NY by $5K–$10K annually
- ✦Sawgrass Expressway access — Fort Lauderdale beaches in 25 minutes, Miami in 40
- ✦Active community with BBQs, movie nights, holiday events, and neighbors who actually wave back
- ✦Homes from $350K townhomes to $1.4M+ estates — entry points for every budget
Bottom Line
Eagle Trace is moving at a comfortable pace with prices that still deliver resort-level living without the sticker shock. Median around $775K gets you serious square footage, views that beat any Zoom background, and a community that actually feels like one. Throw in those tax savings and it's not just a nice neighborhood — it's a smart financial move wrapped in fairway green.
Ready to make the move? Your wallet (and your golf game) will thank you. Fore!