Marvin Lane and Sunshine Ranches community, aerial view

The Community

Sunshine Ranches. The Original Luxury Enclave.

The original luxury enclave within Southwest Ranches — and the one that set the standard. Only 575 estates across 4.2 square miles, each on a minimum of two acres. The designation needs no explanation.

Proximity & Location

Close to both Fort Lauderdale and Miami, the Atlantic beaches are less than thirty minutes away — close enough for breakfast watching the sun come up over the water. Fifteen minutes west, the open water and sawgrass of the Everglades stretch to the horizon — one of the most spectacular places in the world to watch the sun go down. Everything South Florida has to offer is accessible. None of it follows you home.

Fort Lauderdale Beach — less than 30 min

The Everglades — 15 min west

Community Character

There is something that happens when you turn off the main road and into Sunshine Ranches that no marketing material fully prepares you for. You might pass a neighbor on horseback. The wide road setbacks — designed specifically to accommodate equestrian traffic — mean that horses are not a curiosity here but a part of daily life. You might see a family in a golf cart heading to dinner, or kids riding to a friend's house. The scale of the lots means that life here has a pace and a texture that is genuinely uncommon twenty minutes from two international airports. This is what daily life looks like here.

Equestrian Heritage

Horses walking the streets are not an uncommon sight — Sunshine Ranches was designed with wide road easements specifically to accommodate equestrian traffic. It is part of what makes this community unlike anywhere else in South Florida. The nearby Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park offers riding arenas, paddocks, and community event space — open to all residents.

Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park, riding arenas and paddocks

Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park — less than 5 min

Schools & Families

Families in Sunshine Ranches are served by Broward County Public Schools. Hawkes Bluff Elementary, less than a mile away, is a top-rated public school that is consistently well-regarded and genuinely beloved in the community. The area is also close to several of South Florida's top-rated private middle school and high school academies.

  • 2+ Acre Min Lots
  • Equestrian Trails
  • 20 minutes to FLL Airport

Direct from the Owner

Private Showings by Appointment. Buyer’s Agents Welcome.

This estate is currently in a private pre-market phase. A limited number of showings are being arranged ahead of formal listing. Qualified buyers and the brokers who represent them are invited to inquire. Co-brokerage terms are available to registered buyer’s agents upon inquiry.

We built this home to be lived in.
We hope you’ll come experience it.

— The Owner

For showing confirmations — we may text you updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Sunshine Ranches and Southwest Ranches?

Southwest Ranches is the incorporated town. Sunshine Ranches is one of its sub-communities — the original equestrian enclave platted in the 1950s, with 575 estates on lots of two acres or larger. The postal address is Southwest Ranches; the neighborhood identity is Sunshine Ranches.

How large is the Sunshine Ranches community?

Approximately 575 estates across 4.2 square miles, all on lots of two acres or larger.

Is there an HOA in Sunshine Ranches?

Sunshine Ranches has an optional homeowners association — membership is not mandatory. The association exists to protect and advance the property interests and civic character of the community, not to impose restrictions or fees. There is no mandatory HOA obligation associated with this property.

Are horses allowed in Sunshine Ranches?

Yes. Sunshine Ranches retains its equestrian character — wide road setbacks were designed specifically to accommodate horses, riding trails run through the community, and the nearby Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park offers riding arenas and paddocks open to residents.

What schools are near the property?

The property is convenient to both highly regarded public schools and private institutions throughout the Broward County area. Buyers with school-age children are encouraged to verify current zoning and enrollment options directly with Broward County Public Schools, as boundaries are subject to change.

How long is the commute to Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and the airports?

Approximately twenty minutes to Fort Lauderdale, thirty minutes to Miami, and convenient access to both Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Miami International Airport (MIA). The Atlantic beaches are less than thirty minutes east; the Everglades are fifteen minutes west.