Moving to Miramar, FL: What to Know Before You Buy

If you are planning a move to Miramar, you are looking at one of the most practical locations in South Florida. The city sits in southwest Broward County right on the Miami-Dade line, so it works whether your job, family or favorite places are in Broward, in Miami, or in both. This guide covers how the city is laid out, which neighborhoods fit which priorities, what homes cost right now, and the steps that make a move smoother.

Where Miramar is and how you get around

Miramar runs east to west between US-441 and the edge of the Everglades, with Pembroke Pines to the north and Miami Gardens and the rest of Miami-Dade to the south. Three roads do most of the work: I-75 along the west side, Florida's Turnpike through the middle, and US-441 in the east. Miramar Parkway and Pembroke Road are the main east-west routes inside the city.

Commutes vary a lot by direction and time of day. According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, about one in five Miramar commuters gets to work in under 20 minutes, and about one in ten spends 45 minutes or more. Before you choose a neighborhood, drive your actual commute at rush hour.

Eastern Miramar vs. western Miramar

The biggest decision most buyers make is which side of the city to focus on, because the two halves feel quite different.

Eastern Miramar

The older part of the city has established single-family neighborhoods, many built from the 1950s through the 1980s, on streets without the gates and clubhouses of newer communities. Prices are generally lower, HOA fees are often lower or absent, and there is room to renovate. ZIP codes 33023 and 33025 cover much of this area, along with parts of neighboring cities.

Western Miramar

West of Florida's Turnpike and especially near I-75, Miramar is mostly planned communities built from the 1990s onward. Many are arranged around lakes, with sidewalks, parks, pools and clubhouses, and most have homeowners associations. ZIP codes 33027 and 33029 cover much of the west and are shared with parts of Pembroke Pines. If you want to compare the two sides in more detail, read what your Miramar dollar actually buys, east to west and our guide to living around the lakes in Miramar.

What homes cost in Miramar right now

As of October 4, 2026, there were 444 homes and condos for sale in Miramar on the MIAMI MLS, with a median list price of $545,000. Single-family homes made up the largest share, about 260 of those listings, followed by condos, townhomes and villas. The median listing had been on the market for 43 days. For renters, there were about 270 active rentals with a median asking rent of $2,750 a month.

Those are citywide numbers. A renovated lakefront home in the west and an original 1960s house in the east can be several hundred thousand dollars apart, so the median is a starting point, not a budget. If you are deciding between a townhome and a house, our comparison of townhomes and single-family homes in Miramar walks through the trade-offs.

Costs to plan for beyond the price

HOA fees. Most western communities have an association, and some have a master association on top. Ask for the budget, the reserves and any upcoming special assessments, and read the rules on rentals, parking and exterior changes.

Property taxes. Taxes reset based on the purchase price after a sale, so the seller's tax bill is not a good guide to yours. If the home will be your primary residence, apply for Florida's homestead exemption with the Broward County Property Appraiser by March 1 of the year after you buy. It can reduce the taxable value by up to $50,000 and caps future increases in assessed value at 3% a year or the rate of inflation, whichever is lower.

Insurance. Roof age, wind mitigation features and flood zone drive the cost of coverage in South Florida more than the age of the home itself. Get insurance quotes during your inspection period, not after. Our article on why newer homes are not always cheaper to insure explains what underwriters look at.

Schools

Public schools in Miramar are part of Broward County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries can change and do not always follow neighborhood lines, so confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the district before you make an offer.

Parks, culture and everyday life

Miramar Regional Park, a 173-acre park west of I-75 on Miramar Parkway, is the city's largest recreation space. Miramar Town Center is the civic heart of the city, with City Hall, the public library and the Miramar Cultural Center, which has an 800-seat theater and an art gallery. The area has been adding restaurants and events; see what is opening at Miramar Town Center.

Steps to make your move smoother

1. Get pre-approved first. A lender's pre-approval tells you your real budget and makes your offer stronger.
2. Pick a side of the city. Decide whether you want an established neighborhood in the east or a planned community in the west, then narrow down from there.
3. Test the commute. Drive it at the hours you will actually travel.
4. Read the HOA documents early. Fees and rules can change which homes make sense for you.
5. Quote insurance during inspections. It is part of the cost of the home.
6. Work with someone local. Leslie has sold homes across Miramar and can tell you what a street, a community or a price really means.

For neighborhood data, current listings and homes Leslie has sold in the city, see the Miramar neighborhood guide, or read it en español. To compare Miramar with its neighbor, read Pembroke Pines vs. Miramar.