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Oriole Golf & Tennis Club — Margate's Affordable Golf Community Starting Under $100K

Oriole Golf & Tennis Club in Margate offers what every budget-conscious golf lover is looking for: on-site golf and tennis, HOA that includes community amenities, and an entry price starting in the low $100K range. Located in central Broward with Sawgrass Expressway access, Oriole provides a more affordable golf-community alternative to Hollybrook and Palm Aire.

600+Condo Units
$100K–$260KPrice Range
$350–$550Monthly HOA
GolfOn-Site Course
TennisCourts On-Site
MargateCentral Broward

The Affordable Golf Entry Point

For buyers who want golf access but can't reach Hollybrook's $150K+ pricing or Wynmoor's $120K+ with its stricter qualification requirements, Oriole provides an on-ramp. Condos start in the low $100K range, and the on-site golf course provides the recreational lifestyle without a separate club membership fee.

Margate as a city sits between Coconut Creek and Coral Springs in central Broward — a working-class suburban community with lower property values and a more modest character than Parkland or Plantation. The Sawgrass Expressway provides quick access to Sunrise, Coral Springs, and Fort Lauderdale. Sawgrass Mills is 10 minutes south. The setting is thoroughly suburban — shopping plazas, medical offices, and residential neighborhoods.

The community offers a clubhouse, pool, golf course, and tennis courts. The scale is smaller than Wynmoor or Hollybrook — 600+ units versus 1,900+ or 5,200+ — which means less social programming and a quieter community character. For some buyers, that's a feature: less governance complexity, fewer building-level associations, and a more intimate neighborhood feel.

The Cost Reality

At a $150K purchase price with a $450/month HOA, Oriole's annual carrying cost is approximately $7,785 ($5,400 HOA + $1,985 tax + $400 HO-6). That's competitive with Century Village in a mid-fee building — and you get golf access that Century Village Pembroke Pines includes but Century Village East does not. The trade-off: Oriole's clubhouse and social programming are smaller, the building-level financial health varies, and the community doesn't have the brand recognition or scale of the mega-communities.

What Works

  • On-site golf and tennis included in HOA
  • Entry price starting under $100K for budget buyers
  • Central Broward near Sawgrass Expressway
  • Smaller community — less complex governance
  • HOA $350–$550 — competitive for a golf community
  • 10 minutes to Sawgrass Mills

What You Need to Know

  • Aging condo construction — SB 4-D applies to 3+ story buildings
  • Smaller community = less organized social programming
  • Margate is a more modest city — less upscale than Coconut Creek or Parkland
  • No beach proximity — 25+ minutes to coast
  • Building-specific due diligence required — same dynamics as all Broward condos
  • Golf course condition varies — check current maintenance status

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