7 Things Nobody Tells You About Four Seasons at Parkland

1. It Is Literally the Only One in Broward County

Four Seasons at Parkland is the only luxury single-family 55+ community in all of Broward County. Every other major 55+ community — Century Village, Wynmoor, Kings Point, Hollybrook, Mainlands — is either condos, or in Mainlands' case, older single-family homes in the $200K-$400K range. If you want new-construction luxury single-family at $900K+ with 55+ age restriction in Broward, this is your only option. There is no comparison shopping within the county — your alternatives are in Palm Beach County (GL Homes Valencia series, Boca communities) or staying put.

2. No SB 4-D Exposure — And That Matters More Than You Think

While every condo community in Broward is navigating structural reserve studies, milestone inspections, and the possibility of five-figure special assessments, Four Seasons owners face none of that. Single-family homes on individually owned lots are not subject to Florida SB 4-D. Your roof is your roof. Your plumbing is your plumbing. No building-level reserve shortfalls. No surprise $25,000 assessments because the building next to yours needs concrete restoration. For buyers who have been researching Broward condos and are alarmed by the financial unknowns, Four Seasons eliminates that entire category of risk.

3. K. Hovnanian Construction — Know the Warranty Structure

K. Hovnanian Homes is a national builder founded in 1959. Four Seasons is their 55+ brand with communities across multiple states. Their homes come with a tiered warranty structure: typically 1 year on workmanship, 2 years on mechanical systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC), and 10 years on structural components. Since Four Seasons at Parkland broke ground in 2015 with ongoing construction, some homes are still within warranty periods. Buyers of older resale units (2015-2018 construction) will be outside most warranty coverage — factor that into your maintenance reserve budget.

4. The HOA Is Modest for What You Get — But You Own Your Maintenance

At $350-$534/month, Four Seasons' HOA covers the 24,000 sq ft clubhouse, resort pool, tennis and pickleball courts, fitness center, a full-time lifestyle director, 24/7 guard-gated security, and common area maintenance. That is a reasonable fee for the amenity package. But unlike a condo community where the HOA handles your exterior maintenance, roof, and building insurance, at Four Seasons you handle all of that yourself. Budget accordingly: your annual maintenance reserve should be $3,000-$6,000 on top of the HOA for a home in the $900K-$1.2M range.

5. Parkland Is Not Just a City — It Is an Identity

Parkland, Florida has a specific community identity: A-rated schools, one of the lowest crime rates in Broward County, a deliberately suburban and family-oriented character. The city's population is approximately 35,000, and it consistently ranks among the safest cities in Florida. For 55+ buyers, the school ratings do not directly matter — but the community culture that produces those ratings (involved residents, well-maintained neighborhoods, responsive local government) creates a quality-of-life environment that does matter. The Parkland zip code carries weight in Broward County real estate.

6. The Community Is Sold Out — You Are Buying Resale

K. Hovnanian has completed construction at Four Seasons at Parkland. There are no new homes available from the builder. All purchases are now resale transactions. This means you are buying from individual homeowners at market-determined prices, not from a builder at a fixed price sheet. The average resale price as of late 2025 was approximately $971,000 with a list-to-sell ratio of 95% and approximately $275 per square foot. With only 538 homes in the community, inventory is limited — typically fewer than 20 listings available at any given time.

7. The Real Comparison Is Not Century Village — It Is Palm Beach County

Four Seasons buyers do not cross-shop with $200K condos in Tamarac. They cross-shop with GL Homes' Valencia series in Boynton Beach ($500K-$1.2M), Seven Bridges in Delray Beach ($700K-$2M+), and Boca Raton luxury communities. The competitive set is Palm Beach County, not Broward County condo communities. When evaluating Four Seasons, the meaningful questions are: Do you want to be in Broward (Fort Lauderdale airport, Broward tax rates) or Palm Beach (Palm Beach airport, Palm Beach cultural institutions)? Is 538 homes intimate enough or do you want a larger community? Does K. Hovnanian construction compare favorably to GL Homes or Toll Brothers? These are the real decision factors — not whether Four Seasons is "better" than Wynmoor, because they serve completely different buyers.