Area guide · Broward County, Florida
Plantation
A leafy, central Broward city just west of Fort Lauderdale, planned in the 1940s around one-acre lots and big shade trees.
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Plantation at a glance
Incorporated April 23, 1953
Frederick C. Peters, who bought about 10,000 acres around 1939, is considered its founder
Named for the Everglades Plantation Company, an early attempt to farm rice here
Plantation Acres, a rural district on the west side
Plantation Central Park (77 acres) and Plantation Heritage Park
Westfield Broward mall, opened in 1978, and the Plantation Walk redevelopment
The 2020 Census counted 38,596 housing units
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Single-family homes on mature, tree-lined streets (some on an acre or more in Plantation Acres), plus townhomes and condos.
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Where is Plantation?
Plantation is a city in Broward County, Florida, incorporated in 1953. The 2020 Census counted 91,750 residents.
What kinds of homes are in Plantation?
Single-family homes on mature, tree-lined streets (some on an acre or more in Plantation Acres), plus townhomes and condos. Ask me for current listings and recent sales.
How do I check flood zones and property taxes in Plantation?
Use the FEMA Flood Map Service Center for flood zones and the Broward County Property Appraiser for assessed values, exemptions and taxes. I check both on every home we consider.
Can Daniel Uribe help me buy, sell or rent in Plantation?
Yes. Daniel Uribe is a Compass agent based on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale and works across Broward and Miami-Dade, in English, Spanish and Italian. Call or WhatsApp 646-573-2921.
Sources: population from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (data.census.gov); incorporation dates and places from the City of Plantation and public records. Checked November 7, 2026. Facts are objective and public; please do your own research about any area that matters to you.