Best Luxury Neighborhoods in Plantation, FL

Plantation, Florida has a surprisingly broad luxury housing market, with everything from gated lakefront estates to large custom homes on acre-sized lots.

For buyers searching for high-end real estate, the two areas that stand out most are Hawks Landing and Plantation Acres. They offer very different versions of luxury: Hawks Landing is more structured and amenity-driven, while Plantation Acres is more about land, privacy, and custom estate properties.

If you're actively looking for a luxury home, browse our Realtors in Plantation, FL directory to find local real estate professionals serving Plantation.

Hawks Landing

Hawks Landing is one of Plantation's best-known luxury communities.

It is a guard-gated residential development with large single-family homes, lakefront properties, private pools, and community amenities. Current listings show homes ranging from roughly the mid-$1 million range to several million dollars, depending on size, location, upgrades, and lot characteristics.

As of June 2026, Realtor.com reported a median listing price of approximately $2.48 million in Hawks Landing.

That makes it one of the clearest luxury submarkets within Plantation.

What Makes Hawks Landing Different?

Hawks Landing is attractive to buyers who want more than just a large home.

The community is known for its guarded entrance, clubhouse, fitness facilities, tennis, pickleball, playground areas, and other shared amenities. Current property listings also highlight waterfront lots, resort-style pools, large garages, upgraded kitchens, and high-end outdoor living areas.

Some homes in the community are extremely substantial. One current Hawks Landing listing is a 12,413-square-foot lakefront estate on nearly an acre, illustrating the upper end of what is available in the neighborhood.

For buyers looking for gated luxury, amenities, lake views, and larger newer-style homes, Hawks Landing is usually one of the first Plantation neighborhoods to consider.

Plantation Acres

Plantation Acres offers a completely different type of luxury.

Instead of a uniform gated-community environment, buyers can find larger custom homes, more expansive lots, estate properties, pools, extensive landscaping, and an equestrian influence.

The area is particularly attractive to buyers who value space and privacy.

Plantation Acres contains some of Plantation's largest residential properties, and current luxury listings include newly built custom homes on lots exceeding an acre. One recent listing in Plantation Acres featured a seven-bedroom custom pool home on more than one acre priced above $5 million.

That kind of property is difficult to replicate in more densely developed parts of Broward County.

Hawks Landing vs. Plantation Acres

The biggest difference between these two areas is the type of luxury they offer.

Hawks Landing is better suited to buyers who want:

• Guard-gated access

• Community amenities

• Lakefront properties

• A more uniform luxury-community environment

• High-end homes without maintaining an acre or more of land

Plantation Acres may be better for buyers who want:

• Larger lots

• More privacy

• Custom estate homes

• Greater separation from neighboring properties

• More outdoor space

• An equestrian or semi-rural feel

Neither is automatically better.

A buyer who loves Hawks Landing's clubhouse and gated structure may have little interest in maintaining a large Plantation Acres property, while someone prioritizing land and privacy may prefer Plantation Acres immediately.

What Does Luxury Cost in Plantation?

Luxury pricing varies significantly depending on the neighborhood.

Hawks Landing currently has listings ranging from around the mid-$1 million level to homes above $8 million, while the neighborhood's median listing price sits around $2.48 million.

Plantation Acres also has a wide range.

Some properties are older estate homes on larger lots, while others are newer custom builds with luxury finishes, pools, multiple garages, and substantial square footage.

This means buyers shouldn't judge a luxury property only by its neighborhood name.

Lot size, year built, renovations, waterfront location, roof condition, insurance cost, pool condition, and major systems can all have a major effect on value.

Luxury Homes Still Require Due Diligence

Even at higher price points, buyers should investigate the same fundamentals that matter elsewhere in South Florida.

A luxury home may still have an aging roof, outdated HVAC equipment, older plumbing, insurance concerns, or significant exterior-maintenance costs.

If you're evaluating an existing luxury property, Trending Plantation FL has directories for roofing companies in Plantation, FL, HVAC companies in Plantation, FL, plumbers in Plantation, FL, and electricians in Plantation, FL.

For properties needing substantial upgrades, you can also browse home remodeling contractors in Plantation, FL.

Consider the Cost of the Property, Not Just the Purchase Price

Luxury homes can carry significant ongoing expenses.

Larger pools, extensive landscaping, irrigation, roof replacement, exterior maintenance, insurance, HOA fees, and higher utility costs can all materially affect the monthly and annual cost of ownership.

Plantation Acres properties may require more landscaping and lawn maintenance because of their lot size.

Hawks Landing buyers need to consider HOA expenses and community requirements in addition to the cost of maintaining the individual home.

If you're estimating outdoor-maintenance costs, browse our landscaping companies in Plantation, lawn care services in Plantation, and pool cleaning services in Plantation directories.

Are There Other Luxury Areas in Plantation?

Yes.

Plantation contains luxury homes outside Hawks Landing and Plantation Acres, particularly around larger lots, golf-course areas, waterfront locations, and individual upscale developments.

However, these two neighborhoods are the easiest starting point because they represent two distinct ends of the Plantation luxury market.

Hawks Landing provides a recognizable gated luxury-community experience.

Plantation Acres provides estate-style living with larger parcels and more privacy.

Buyers seeking something between the two may find individual high-end homes throughout Jacaranda, western Plantation, or other established residential areas.

Which Luxury Neighborhood Is Best for You?

If your priorities are security, shared amenities, lake views, and a formal gated-community setting, start with Hawks Landing.

If your priorities are land, privacy, custom architecture, and larger outdoor spaces, start with Plantation Acres.

It is worth touring both areas because they feel very different despite being located in the same city.

A local agent can also help compare current inventory, recent sales, HOA requirements, lot sizes, property condition, and off-market opportunities.

Browse our Realtors in Plantation, FL directory to find real estate professionals serving Plantation.

For official information about Plantation planning, parks, and city services, visit the City of Plantation.