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Coconut Creek Foreclosures

Posted: January 26, 2011 | Fort Lauderdale Neighborhoods 0

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Coconut Creek

Coconut Creek, a medium-sized city located in the southeast portion of Florida, has a population of 43, 327. Located in Broward County, Coconut Creek lies just northwest of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Coconut Creek is approximately 10 miles from the beautiful east coast of Florida, with the closest beaches being Deerfield Beach and Pompano Beach. Residents in Coconut Creek can enjoy a day at the beach, with a 15-20 minute drive there and back. Coconut Creek is primarily a residential area from which most residents commute to work. Fort Lauderdale, FL, is about a 20 minute commute. Because Coconut Creek is located conveniently close to the Florida turnpike, this area is about a 40-45 minute commute to Miami, FL.

Coconut Creek is beautified with trees, natural parks, and natural habitats, and this area was the 11th in the country to be named by our country as a “certified residential habitat.” Coconut Creek residents have access seven public schools supported by Broward County: Coconut Creek Elementary School, Tradewinds Elementary, Winston Park Elementary, Lyons Creek Middle School, Monarch High School, North Broward Preparatory High School, and Coconut Creek High School.

Coconut Creek is also home to the well known Butterfly World, a recreational area wherein families can walk freely with hundred of butterflies. This area is also home to the Seminole Casino and The Promenade at Coconut Creek.

Sports lovers will find plenty of entertainment for each season. The Miami Dolphins practice nearby in Davie, FL at Nova Southeastern University and plan weekly during football season in Miami, FL. The Florida Panthers, the NHL team, practice and play locally in Sunrise, FL, at the Bank Atlantic Center. Baseball lovers can attend a Florida Marlins game at the Sun Life Stadium nearby off of I-75. Last but not least, the Miami Heat practice and play just south of here in Miami.

The per capita income in Coconut Creek in 2000 was $25,590, which is upper middle income relative to Florida, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. Those looking for homes for sale will find an abundance of moderately priced homes in this area ranging from single family detached to family townhomes. Short sales and foreclosures in the Coconut Creek area also present an opportunity for many new homeowners to begin living in this area. Short sales and foreclosures in the Coconut Creek area are generally within the average range for the state of Florida.

Popular areas located close to Coconut Creek are Boca Raton, Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hillsboro Beach, Lighthouse Point, Mission Bay, Plantation, Pompano Beach, and Whisper Walk.

The market has improved over the past year but there are still quite a few coconut creek foreclosures and homes for sale. Please let one of our agents know how we can help.

Call 561-451-5700 for more information or a free Coconut Creek Foreclosure list!