MiraLago: Parkland's Lakefront Resort (Where Your Backyard View Beats Every Vacation Photo You've Ever Posted)

The Clubhouse: 24,000 Square Feet of “Wait, This Comes With My HOA?”

Let's get right to the crown jewel. The MiraLago clubhouse isn't one of those sad rooms with a vending machine and a folding table. This is a legit 24,000-square-foot resort facility sitting right on Lake Majesty, and honestly, some actual resorts would be jealous. Walk through the grand staircase entrance and you've got a full spa with steam and sauna rooms, a state-of-the-art fitness center with lockers (no excuses), spin rooms, yoga and dance studios, and enough equipment to make your old gym membership feel like a garage sale find.

Downstairs? A grand ballroom for the big events, a gathering lounge for the not-so-big events, a billiard room for the “I swear I used to be good at this” events, plus a party room, hobby room, and a full business center. The resort-style pool area includes a heated saltwater pool (because regular chlorine is apparently so 2015), a children's splash park for the little ones to lose their minds in, and enough lounge chairs that you won't have to do the “towel on the chair at 6 AM” cruise ship move.

Oh, and there's a second clubhouse — the Cascata clubhouse — because apparently one wasn't enough. Between the two, you've got multiple pools, social spaces, and more amenities than most all-inclusive vacations. Your HOA fee is starting to look like a bargain.

The Homes: Three Flavors of “I Live Here Now”

Lennar built MiraLago with three distinct collections, so whether you're a downsizing empty-nester, a growing family, or someone who just really likes having a lot of bathrooms, there's something here for you. Homes range from 1,887 to 4,676 square feet across townhomes, single-family homes, and full-on estate properties with 3 to 6 bedrooms, spacious dens, 2- to 3-car garages, and many with private pools.

The interiors are where Lennar flexed a little — modern finishes, smart-home technology (your house might actually be smarter than you), gas ranges for the aspiring chef, impact windows and doors throughout (because this is still Florida and hurricanes don't check your calendar), and that seamless indoor/outdoor living flow with big lanais overlooking lake or preserve views. Your morning coffee comes with egrets. Your evening glass of wine comes with sunsets. Not a bad deal.

Prices? Townhomes in the TownParc section start in the high $500Ks, the single-family sweet spot lands around $900K–$1.1M, and if you want the full estate experience with all the bells and whistles, you're looking at $1.5M up to $2.6M+ for the premium lakefront lots. (Pro tip: That median around $950K gets you serious house in a serious neighborhood without the serious attitude.)

MiraLago Market Report: Last 12 Months

The MiraLago market is doing what Parkland does best — holding strong, moving at a healthy pace, and reminding everyone that lakefront gated living in A-rated school territory doesn't exactly go on clearance. Homes are selling at about 97% of asking price, which means sellers are realistic and buyers aren't getting fleeced. That's the sweet spot nobody talks about.

Recent Sales That Closed

Community Life: Your Social Calendar Just Got Booked

MiraLago figured out something most neighborhoods miss — amenities only matter if people actually use them. Between the two clubhouses, the sports facilities, and a social committee that apparently never sleeps, this place stays active without feeling forced. You'll actually know your neighbors here, and not just the “awkward wave from the driveway” kind of knowing.

Monthly HOA runs about $300–$400 depending on your section. For what you get? That's cheaper than most gym memberships plus a pool membership plus a social club. And nobody's asking you to sign a three-year contract.

Schools: The Real Reason Half These Families Moved Here

Let's be honest — Parkland's school zoning is the quiet engine driving most of the real estate demand here. MiraLago families are zoned for some of the highest-rated public schools in all of Broward County, and it's not even particularly close.

• ✦Heron Heights Elementary: A-rated — one of the top elementary schools in the county. Walking distance for some MiraLago families.
• ✦Park Trails Elementary: Also A-rated, also nearby. You've got options before the kid even hits middle school.
• ✦Westglades Middle School: A-rated with the highest proficiency scores in reading, math, and biology in the entire county. Not a typo.
• ✦Marjory Stoneman Douglas High: A+ rated with a 99% graduation rate. Strong academics and athletics — the full package.

Good schools aren't just good for kids — they're good for property values. The two tend to travel together, and in Parkland, they've been traveling together for a long time.

Location: Parkland Peace With Big-City Access

Parkland figured out the suburban sweet spot — close enough to everything, far enough from the chaos. MiraLago sits in the northwestern corner of Parkland, tucked away enough to feel private but connected enough that you're never more than a quick drive from whatever you need.

• ✦Fort Lauderdale beaches: ~30 minutes east on Sawgrass
• ✦Boca Raton: ~20 minutes north — shopping, dining, Town Center Mall
• ✦Miami: ~45 minutes south via I-95 or Turnpike
• ✦Sawgrass Expressway: Minutes away — your commute corridor
• ✦Coral Springs: Right next door — Coral Square Mall, dining, everything

Why Buy in MiraLago?

• ✦Guard-gated lakefront community with 530 homes on stunning Lake Majesty — not a retention pond
• ✦24,000 sq ft clubhouse plus the Cascata clubhouse — two resort facilities, one HOA fee
• ✦Heated saltwater pool, splash park, fitness center, sauna, steam rooms — cancel every other membership
• ✦Tennis, pickleball, basketball, sportsplex — your weekend plans are permanently sorted
• ✦A+ rated Marjory Stoneman Douglas High and A-rated elementary/middle schools within minutes
• ✦Lennar-built homes with smart-home tech, impact windows, gas ranges, and modern finishes throughout
• ✦Median ~$950K — serious house, serious neighborhood, surprisingly reasonable for what you get
• ✦No state income tax saves $12K–$25K+ annually for households earning $200K+
• ✦Property tax savings of $4K–$11K/year vs NY/NJ on the same value home
• ✦Parkland is consistently ranked one of the safest cities in Florida — your peace of mind has a zip code

Bottom Line

MiraLago is the kind of neighborhood that quietly ruins every other neighborhood for you. Once you've had morning coffee overlooking Lake Majesty, used a 24,000-square-foot clubhouse like it's your personal living room, and watched your kids walk to A-rated schools — going back to shoveling snow and writing checks to Albany starts to feel like a practical joke someone forgot to end.

Ready to see it for yourself? Beth and Griff will show you around. Fair warning: most people who tour MiraLago start mentally packing before they leave the clubhouse parking lot.